"A book about the families in the Bible"--

This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. No book except the Bible itself had a greater influence on the Middle Ages than City of God. Since medieval Europe was the cradle of today's Western civilization, this work by consequence is vital for understanding our world and how it came into being. Saint Augustine is often regarded as the most influential Christian thinker after Saint Paul, and City of God is...

Grasp the Majesty, Beauty, and Significance of God's Dwelling Places! At various points in Israel's history, God dwelt in specific, significant places, most notably in the tabernacle and the temple. These structures, meticulously planned, extravagantly furnished, and regularly frequented by the devout, were more than just places of worship and sacrifice. They were pictures of God's relationship with his chosen people and of the atoning work that would...

To get the most out of studying the Bible usually requires a concordance, a dictionary, a topical Bible, and a handbook. The Zondervan All-in-One Bible Reference Guide combines the best features of all four-in one convenient location.This easy-to-use resource covers a wide range of topics, people, places, events, and themes from Scripture. Entries are arranged alphabetically, making it easy for us to find the information needed to expand our understanding...

Through an examination of the life, ministry, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus, Rosemary Hyslop shares who we are created to be. As we see the truth and fullness of His life, we can enter our own. The more we understand the humanity of God in the Son of Man, the more we understand our own humanity, not just the depths to which we may fall, but the heights to which we are called. Explore “God's Humanity: The Shocking Wonder of the Incarnation”...

Return to the Bible as it was before chapters and verses. The Bible isn't a single book. It's a collection of many books that were written, preserved and gathered together so that they could be shared with new generations of readers. The Bible is an invitation to you to first view the world in a new way, and then to become an agent of the world's renewal. The Books of the Bible, NIV helps you have a more meaningful encounter with the sacred writings...

"James Luther Adams, one of the most beloved teachers, raconteurs, scholars and editors of the 20th century, wrote in small units rather than full-length books. No one has mastered this vast body of material or grasped its inner coherence better than Beach, who not only edited several earlier volumes of Adams's works but has now compiled the main themes into this compelling, coherent, readable and delightfully integrated whole. It is a magnificent...

This First New Testament Book Gives You an Up-Close Look at the Savior of the World! What did the arrival of the promised Messiah mean for the Jews of Matthew's day? What does it mean for you today? The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Matthew gives you valuable insights into Christ's life and teachings, death, and resurrection so you can more fully experience the purpose and power of King Jesus at work in your life. Be Smart About Christ's Birth...

Continuously in print since 1973, this fifth edition of the classic Zondervan Handbook to the Bible has been updated with new imagery. From the history and design of the temple in Jerusalem to God's relationship with the universe, you'll find it here. The land, culture, battles, feast days, heroes, and villains of Scripture come alive through spectacular color-filled articles and images of meticulous clarity and detail. Special features include:...

What was unearthed in Solomon's great cities? Where did archaeologists learn about the great flood? How do these discoveries reveal secrets about King Herod? The events of the Bible may have happened long ago and far away, but they happened to real people living in real places. Modern archaeologists have made stunning finds over the past century or so that validate the historical accuracy of the Bible. These finds allow us to understand Scriptures...