Finding Beauty in the Bible
Finding Beauty in the Bible

Author: Robert D. Miller II, OFS

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2023-08-31

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 166679533X

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We approach Raphael's "Agony in the Garden" or Fra Angelico's "Crucifixion" for their beauty and not primarily to learn about fifteenth-century fashion or even to decode the iconography. Yet the many books on the Song of Songs, whether they try to read the book as an ancient Near Eastern love song or a Christian allegory, miss the main point of this book: its aesthetic elements. "Aesthetics" is the appreciation of beauty. Aesthetics examines literary form as a response to content, the way poetics works with contents, the use of loaded semantic terms, even the sound created by words and what cognitive science tells us it does to listeners. This book uses the commentary format to accompany an individual's reading of the Song of Songs, focusing on these neglected aspects of the text. It both reads the book as it is meant to be read and opens up a new vista on this magnificent biblical text.

The Beauty of the Lord
The Beauty of the Lord

Author: Jonathan King

Publisher: Lexham Press

Published: 2018-05-30

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1683590597

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Why is God's beauty often absent from our theology? Rarely do theologians take up the theme of God's beauty—even more rarely do they consider how God's beauty should shape the task of theology itself. But the psalmist says that the heart of the believer's desire is to behold the beauty of the Lord. In The Beauty of the Lord, Jonathan King restores aesthetics as not merely a valid lens for theological reflection, but an essential one. Jesus, our incarnate Redeemer, displays the Triune God's beauty in his actions and person, from creation to final consummation. How can and should theology better reflect this unveiled beauty? The Beauty of the Lord is a renewal of a truly aesthetic theology and a properly theological aesthetics.

Beauty Secrets of the Bible
Beauty Secrets of the Bible

Author: Ginger Garrett

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 2007-09-09

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1418568708

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Every woman can accentuate her God-given beauty using the hidden treasures of the ancient Scriptures. Ginger Garrett reveals how every woman can accent her God-given beauty using the hidden treasures of the ancient Scriptures-where every scent and every act of beautification had spiritual and emotional significance. A woman's longing to present herself as physically beautiful is universal. Beauty is extolled throughout the Bible as complementing God's plan for women's lives. There are currently no books that examine the beauty practices of biblical women, the plants and products God created to accent their beauty, and the spiritual roots of feminine rituals. Beautiful women abound in the Bible: Queen Esther, the bride of Solomon, Delilah, Rachel, Sarah, and more. Their beauty was a gift from God, and God also supplied the many foods, spices, and oils that perfected each woman's appearance. In Beauty Secrets of the Bible, Ginger Garrett helps readers accent their God-given beauty using these secrets. Women who read the book will understand the essential oils and fragrances mentioned in Scripture (and why they are making a comeback) and will be able to create a regimen based on all-natural ancient products and techniques. Beauty Secrets of the Bible gives readers what other beauty books lack: the knowledge that a woman's unique earthly beauty is indeed a blessing from God that can be cultivated.

The Real Beauty Bible
The Real Beauty Bible

Author: Richard J. Brown

Publisher: Advantage Media Group

Published: 2019-05-14

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781599329987

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Find The New You Deciding to have plastic surgery can be a difficult decision--but it is also a courageous decision that can leave you liberated and empowered. If you want to feel confident and better in your clothes and in your skin, you can do it--you can rejuvenate your body and change your life. The Real Beauty Bible: Navigating Your Journey through Plastic Surgery is Dr. Richard Brown's guide to everything you need to know about plastic surgery. In this book, you'll learn: - the different types of procedures available, - how to choose a surgeon that's right for you, - the financial options available for surgery, and - what to do before and after surgery. You don't have to wish for a miracle to get the body you want. The most important thing is that you opt to get plastic surgery for no one else but yourself--to look and feel better. If you want to change the way you look, this book will give you the tools and the information to find the right surgeon for you.

Finding Beautiful
Finding Beautiful

Author: Rebecca Friedlander

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2019-04-30

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1493417657

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Americans spend millions on beauty products, weight-loss programs, and age-defying medical interventions each year. We set impossible standards and feel bad about ourselves when we don't reach them. Is beauty truly that difficult to attain? Or could it be that our idea of what's beautiful is simply too narrow? With engaging personal stories and dramatic before-and-after photography, filmmaker Rebecca Friedlander uncovers the true beauty of 12 women from various ethnicities and backgrounds, empowering us to shatter the lies of rejection, doubt, and low self-esteem. Utilizing compelling biblical truth and questions for personal reflection, Friedlander helps us identify our own personal battlegrounds, celebrate our uniqueness, and embrace God's definition of beautiful. Anyone who loves a great makeover story or who wants to explore their unique identity will love this eye-opening book. Let's stop letting the world define beauty and start being a voice that tells the world what true beauty actually looks like.

Seeing Beautiful Again
Seeing Beautiful Again

Author: Lysa TerKeurst

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2021-03-30

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1400218934

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In the middle of the pain you didn't cause, the change you didn't want, the reality you didn't know was coming . . . your life can still be beautiful. We all have stories full of sorrow and celebration. But with God, there's always more going on than what we see. New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst encourages you to hope again through 50 devotions that will help you find redemption in every part of your story. Lysa, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, assures us that the aching pain we feel is proof there's a beautiful remaking already in process if we don't give up. Through these 50 devotions, Scriptures, prayer prompts, and personal notes from Lysa, you will: Gain healthier ways to process your pain Learn to see your situations through truth-based perspectives Disempower the lie that how you feel about your life is the full story by Remember that with God there's always something more true, lovely, and good right now Stop feeling alone in your struggles by spending guided time with God each day While there's no denying there are parts of our story we'd love to edit out, what if those circumstances are the unlikely ingredients God is using to weave together a greater good we'd never want to miss out on? Together we'll discover the indescribable gift of our God, who breathes life into even the shattered pieces of our stories, creating something new and more beautiful than ever before. Look for additional bestselling books from Lysa TerKeurst: Forgiving What You Can't Forget It's Not Supposed to Be This Way Uninvited The Best Yes

This Beautiful Book
This Beautiful Book

Author: Steve Green

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 2019-11-12

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0310356113

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In This Beautiful Book, Steve Green - founder of The Museum of the Bible - highlights life-changing themes woven through the mosaic of the Bible's various stories, reveals a new way to engage Scripture as a whole, and inspires deep appreciation for the Bible's connection to your life. The most popular and culture-shaping text in the world, the Bible is still the least understood book of all time. The Bible's collection of history, poetry, genealogy lists, and mystifying prophecies often prove puzzling to readers. And when this text is read in pieces, we're left with only a half-impression of the vibrant mosaic. This Beautiful Book highlights the thematic threads woven throughout the ancient writings and shows us a new way to engage with Scripture as a whole. Through insights gained from firsthand experiences in leading and developing the first world class Bible museum, Green invites readers to step back from the individual stories of the Bible and consider the Bible as a whole. He reveals the completeness, connection, and transformative power of Scripture. Along with stunning retellings of biblical stories, Green helps readers see the story within the story, and draws the careful connections that help us appreciate the richness of the Bible story as a single story. Each page will spark or embolden your faith in a God who speaks to us across the centuries. A truly captivating experience, this book will instill in you a deep appreciation for Scripture and its profound connection to your own life story.

Beautiful in God's Eyes
Beautiful in God's Eyes

Author: Elizabeth George

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2017-10-01

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0736970495

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Beauty is more than skin deep— it starts in the heart and works outward Exploring the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 31, Bible teacher Elizabeth George reveals how you can become a woman of true beauty—a woman who desires to honor God in all that she says and does. Beautiful in God's Eyes helps you make each day immensely meaningful as you delight in God and discover how to... experience instant progress toward personal goals manage daily life more effectively tap into unlimited energy apply biblical principles to enhance relationships move from the ordinary to the extraordinary You can experience a richer, more exciting spiritual walk as you embrace God's design for true beauty in your life.

The Inner Beauty Bible
The Inner Beauty Bible

Author: Laurey Simmons

Publisher: HarperThorsons

Published: 2017-04-20

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780008196745

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True beauty radiates from the inside out and this modern day handbook shows you how to create beautiful sacred spaces and simple rituals that will strengthen your connection to inner beauty. Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. - Kahlil Gibran To let our inner beauty shine out, we need to find time and space in our busy lives to polish our hearts and nourish our souls. When life is crazy we get carried away with making everyone else happy, meeting deadlines and cramming schedules. One of the best ways to re-connect with our best qualities,our intentions and dreams is to introduce sacred space and ritual into our lives. The Inner Beauty Guide shows you how to do this. With sections on creating your own sacred space and specific rituals to ease you in to the day, such as using crystals and water to energise the morning, a mindful sensory wake up practice and an Ayurvedic water blessing, as well as some sumptuous bathing rituals to release the tension at the end of the day. Combining ancient wisdom from many traditions with modern day mindfulness, this is your one-stop guide to beauty and wellbeing from the inside out..

Holy Bible (NIV)
Holy Bible (NIV)

Author: Various Authors,

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2008-09-02

Total Pages: 6637

ISBN-13: 0310294142

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The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.