An invitation to 12 historic dinner parties is offered by a dining historian who gracefully transverses ten centuries in Western history to answer the question, "What does it mean to dine?" of full-color photos; b&w illustrations throughout.

The book of Ruth is more than just a storge love story. The book of Ruth is a compelling story of transitional commitment to a new and different way of life and a new beginning of a relationship with the true and only Heavenly Father. And even more, within the story of Ruth are many hidden stories and pictures or hidden nuggets all of great moral and instructional value. This book has disclosed a few of those hidden nuggets, yet anyone who explores the book of Ruth will find their own hidden nuggets of stories and pictures yielding true value to life.

A treasure trove of inspiration, perspective and encouragement reflect Ms. Petty's lifetime pursuit of wisdom. A selection full of hope and praise. Truly a popular compendium of inspiration.

Apples of Gold in Settings of Silver: Applied Christianity 301 is the third and final part of a three-part series. It contains the third set of compilation of my favourite scriptures and quotes on different topics that would pass as words aptly spoken. The entire series was inspired by Proverbs 25:11 – “A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” (NIV) It is the truth spoken to the body of Christ in love that will make every one of us grow and become like Him; with each and every one getting involved. Each chapter concludes with a section called “Apple Seeds”; these “apple seeds” are nuggets intended by the author to emphasize key points of the chapter and then invites the reader to identify their own “Apple seeds” so the reading of the book is not just a ritual but an experience. So I recommend that you “read with a pencil!” Walk The Talk, Live The Faith, Build On The Rock

A collection of true stories; some written by Paul Burkhardt, including his testimony, and some written by his wife, Jo Anne Burkhardt, including her testimony.

This book compares New Testament and Rabbinical texts in order to recover the oral tradition accompanying the written Biblical text. Although New Testament Greek is a hellenistic idiom, it reflects a Semitic rather than a hellenistic culture. Therefore, Culbertson looks to Jewish sources in order to understand the Greek text, rather than to the philosophical, methodological, and literary sources of hellenistic culture. The author uses specific examples to illustrate various literary theories and to prove the value of a Listener Response Analysis of Gospel texts. A dozen parables are discussed in detail.

More than a generation has passed since the appearance of the last major Catholic Bible dictionary. It has been a fertile generation for biblical scholarship, an eventful time for biblical archaeology, and a fruitful time for the Church’s interpretation of the Bible. It is time for a new resource. Scott Hahn, internationally renowned theologian and biblical scholar, has inspired millions with his insight into the Catholic faith. Now he brings us this important reference guide, written specifically for Catholics, which contains more than five thousand clear and accessible entries and covers a wide range of people, places, and topics. From Genesis to Revelation, the whole of salvation history is presented and explained in smart, easy-to-understand prose. Catholic Bible Dictionary is an invaluable source of information, insight, and guidance for Catholics and others who are interested in enriching their understanding of Sacred Scripture. Scott Hahn draws from two millennia of scholarship to create an accessible and comprehensive tool for deeper and more rewarding biblical study.

In this exciting, interactive workbook for Lysa TerKeurst's DVD series based on her popular book What Happens When Women Say Yes to God (more than 55,000 copies sold), women personally explore God's joy and purpose for their lives through insightful questions and steps, special verses, and examples from the DVD's six sections: The Power of One: Why we celebrate women's stories The Five Questions: How to recognize God's leading Learning to Live Open Handed: How to receive God's best blessings Simple Acts of Obedience Change the World: Ways to have a transforming faith I Want to Say Yes, But I'm Afraid: How to trust God So What Does God Want Me to Do?: How to live in God's will Excellent for individuals or groups, this workbook companion to the DVD helps women discover and delight in God's joy and purpose for their lives.

One of Ray Bradbury’s classic short story collections, available for the first time in ebook.