Showing titles in Biblical Biography

What was it like to be a woman in the biblical period? It depended, in part, on who you were: a queen, a judge, a primary wife, a secondary wife, a widow, a slave, or some other kind of "ordinary woman". In Women in the Bible, Jaime Clark-Soles investigates how women are presented in Scripture, taking into account cultural views of both ancient societies as well as our own. Most of Christendom still excludes women from religious leadership, and many Christians invoke the Bible to circumscribe women's leadership in the public square and in the home as well.

In late 1956, an item in the Times of London stunned England's literary set. Confirmed bachelor and celebrated Christian apologist C.S. Lewis announced his marriage to Joy Gresham. His choice could not have been more unlikely. Joy was an American, a divorcee, an ex-communist, and a former atheist. Yet this extraordinary and fascinating woman made a great impact on Lewis and his writings in the short time they had together.

Through vivid narratives that transport you to ancient battlefields and midnight wrestling matches, royal bedchambers and prison cells, Dangerous Grace reveals how God works through the unlikely, the unqualified, and the thoroughly human. These aren't tales of spiritual superheroes, but of broken people who discovered grace in their darkest moments.

He Risked Everything to Bring God’s Word to the People. In an age of spiritual darkness, when the Bible was shackled in Latin and kept from the hands of ordinary men and women, one man dared to defy kings and clergy alike. GOD’S OUTLAW tells the gripping true story of William Tyndale—the fearless scholar, translator, and martyr—whose unwavering devotion to Scripture and relentless pursuit of truth changed the course of history. From the stone corridors of Oxford and Cambridge to the hidden presses of continental Europe, Edward D. Andrews vividly captures Tyndale’s bold mission to ...

An exhilarating story of a young Navy SEAL whose relentless faith transformed his life and inspired everyone who knew his courageous story. In A Warrior’s Faith, Ryan Job’s close friend, Robert Vera, recounts how the highly decorated Navy SEAL’s unstoppable sense of humor, positive...

What the Isle of Patmos truly looked like for John when he first penned Revelation (and how that defies our classic depictions of the “solitary revelator”) Varying interpretational approaches to Revelation, and answers to the multiple questions in Church that they each raise. Clear-cut, comprehensible explanations behind even the most enigmatic and hard-to-understand symbols in Revelation that anyone can read and understand.

Do you find it more difficult to think of Jesus Christ as a human, like you, than to think of him as God? You may believe in God, and you may believe Jesus is God, but many Christians find it difficult to think of him as a real person--fully human as he was fully divine. Award-winning author Max...

Cuando Mel Gibson estrenó ‘La Pasión de Cristo’, multitud de detalles sorprendieron al gran público, aunque no así a los que ya habían leído la obra de Ana Catalina Emmerick, una mística alemana del Siglo XIX que describió con la precisión de un testigo presencial la pasión y muerte de Jesús, y cuyo relato sirvió de guión al director australiano. Pero las visiones de Ana Catalina no se detienen en el Calvario, en realidad abarcan casi toda la Historia Sagrada. ¿Era Job el tatarabuelo de Abraham y vivía en el Mar Negro? ¿Se salvó Abraham de una matanza de bebés, ...

When a mass shooter killed five people in an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, grieving people graffitied James Dobson's Focus on the Family headquarters with the words "Their blood is on your hands." Such an accusation comes as no surprise to Amber Cantorna-Wylde, whose father is a Focus on the Family executive and cast Amber out of her family when she came out in 2012.

Samson received divine and mighty power to assist the Israelites yet at the same time he grappled with huge deficiencies and personal vulnerabilities. An irritating challenge that constantly tested him was the allure that Philistine women had upon him; they fascinated and delighted him and consequently exacerbated his sexual needs. His human nature with all of its complexities and frailties got in the way and distracted him from his commission. It seems that the mighty power that he exercised increased his testosterone, which created moral dilemmas for the Israelite Judge, yet ironically, ...

You will learn what social and political events transpired during the Intertestamental Period that led to a movement of numerous “false messiahs” whose military pursuits splintered the Jews into various disjointed sects—each with their own misguided, documented messianic expectations.

In this incredibly unique work and writing style—from longtime pastor, media personality, conference speaker, and internationally acclaimed bestselling author Carl Gallups—you'll walk directly into the Garden of Eden — where Adam and Eve encountered the great tempter. You'll be placed inside the ark, experiencing the horror of Noah's family as they heard the agonized cries of their neighbors, struggling in vain to survive the deluge. The anguish of our Savior will explode into intense reality as He struggles with his human emotions—and the goading of the tempter—on the night He was betrayed.

In the much-awaited follow-up to Cross-Examined: Putting Christianity on Trial, trial lawyer John W. Campbell demonstrates why Christians are fundamentally wrong about Jesus, the leader of the movement that developed into modern Christianity. Using the most up-to-date research and findings, Campbell shows, among other things, why Jesus was not the Jewish Messiah, why the true Jesus was replaced by Paul's Christ of faith, and why Jesus was not resurrected from the dead. Campbell explains who Jesus really was, what he believed, and why he would be so disappointed with modern Christianity.

This is the story of one of Church history's most revered women, the godly mother of John and Charles Wesley. This biography recounts the story of a woman who used her strong leadership and faith to raise well educated and spiritually disciplined children. Her unwavering devotion to God and family in the face of grief, poverty, and a sometimes difficult marriage is a tremendous inspiration.

Men's conference speaker and best-selling author Steve Farrar takes listeners through the psalms to see how David endured crushing pressure and fiery trials and emerged a great man, shaped by the hand of God. Men facing difficult challenges in life will relate to chapters on depression, betrayal, when your family is falling apart, living with a bad decision, living with your critics, and when your career is interrupted.

Are you trying to follow Jesus, but feel like you are falling short? Are you discouraged, fatigued, and feel like you are sometimes just going through the motions? Or perhaps you feel good about your relationship with Jesus, but deep down, you know there is something missing. There has to be more! So many Christians are trying to follow Jesus but are feeling lost or lukewarm along the way. You read about the Holy Spirit, and you see the miracles throughout Acts. You hear Jesus, or Paul, or Peter talk about a new power, but you are bewildered by what this power would – could – actually ...

Son of Man is an honest-to-Bible account of Jesus and the world he lived in. Two things make this biography unique: First, it arranges the Gospels chronologically to help the listener see how, and maybe more importantly, why things unfolded as they did. Second, it tells Jesus's story in the context of his culture. The geography, climate, politics, racism, social norms, religion, traditions, economics, morality, language, and customs of the second temple era play key roles in this narrative.

In the heart of ancient Israel, an unassuming Levite named Asaph lived a life of quiet obscurity. He might have called himself flawed and unworthy, incapable of achieving anything significant on his own. Yet, Asaph’s name has echoed through the centuries. His psalms and melodies have been sung in the joy and sorrow of Israel’s people, resonating across generations. Today, they continue to inspire and comfort the church in moments of worship and reflection. This captivating narrative brings to life the story of an ordinary man chosen by God for extraordinary purposes. Walk alongside ...

For Such a Time as This—Your Courage Matters. From orphan to queen, Esther’s life shows that God can use anyone—no matter how hidden or hesitant—to accomplish His plans. In Lessons from Queen Esther’s Story, discover how her grit, grace, and faith in the unseen turned the tide for her people—and how those same principles can guide you today. You will learn how to: Stand tall when you feel small. Trust God’s timing and His mysterious ways. Influence others without losing your voice. Embrace divine purpose, even when afraid. Esther’s story is more than ancient history—it’s...

Elijah and Elisha are two of the most significant people in the Old Testament. Alan Toms recounts the major events from their lives and brings out some important lessons today for any Christian who wants to serve God like they did - lessons about faith, trust, obedience, knowing God's will in the ups and downs of life. CHAPTER ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO ELIJAH CHAPTER TWO: AT CHERITH’S BROOK CHAPTER THREE: IN THE WIDOW’S HOME CHAPTER FOUR: RAISING THE DEAD CHAPTER FIVE: AT CARMEL CHAPTER SIX: PRAYING FOR RAIN CHAPTER SEVEN: DISCOURAGED CHAPTER EIGHT: IN THE CAVE AT HOREB CHAPTER NINE: ...