From Alexander to Jesus

From Alexander to Jesus

Author: Ory Amitay

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2010-10-28

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 0520948173

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Scholars have long recognized the relevance to Christianity of the many stories surrounding the life of Alexander the Great, who claimed to be the son of Zeus. But until now, no comprehensive effort has been made to connect the mythic life and career of Alexander to the stories about Jesus and to the earliest theology of the nascent Christian churches. Ory Amitay delves into a wide range of primary texts in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew to trace Alexander as a mythological figure, from his relationship to his ancestor and rival, Herakles, to the idea of his divinity as the son of a god. In compelling detail, Amitay illuminates both Alexander’s links to Herakles and to two important and enduring ideas: that of divine sonship and that of reconciliation among peoples.


Behold Your God

Behold Your God

Author: Myrna Alexander

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780310371311

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Behold Your God is a Bible study workbook in which Myrna Alexander helps us study God's character and person. The author emphasizes that what once was appropriate for only the seminary student or theologian is essential to the faith of all believers. Behold Your God includes an introduction to Scripture verses and themes, questions with space for answers at the end of each chapter, and helps for study group leaders. "To consistently lean on God alone, we must know Him," and "To know Him, we must know what He is like." Each lesson in Behold Your God studies a particular truth about the character of God: - Love - Supreme and Sovereign - All-powerful - Good - Omniscient - All-wise - Omnipresent - Immutable - Faithful - Holy - Just - To be praised -- Behold Your God helps readers understand what God is really like and encourages practical application of this knowledge to daily living. Addressing contemporary and biblical issues, the Woman's Workshop series and the Workshop series for men and women are ideal for group or individual Bible study.


Proof of Heaven

Proof of Heaven

Author: Eben Alexander

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-10-23

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1451695195

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Shares an account of his religiously transformative near-death experience and revealing week-long coma, describing his scientific study of near-death phenomena while explaining what he learned about the nature of human consciousness.


Christian Spirituality

Christian Spirituality

Author: Donald Alexander

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 1989-01-11

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780830812783

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How can we grow closer to God? Is there a secret to spiritual life? Do we need a second blessing? Is sanctification instantaneous or is it a process? The nature of Christian spirituality has been widely debated throughout the history of the church. Donald L. Alexander brings together five scholars in a fascinating debate on sanctification and spirituality.


The Story of Jesus

The Story of Jesus

Author: Jane Werner Watson

Publisher: Golden Books

Published: 2007-01-09

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9780375839412

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An introduction to Jesus for very young children -- a perfect gift for the holiday season! A gentle look at Jesus's birth, childhood, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection. Written in a simple, warm style, with colorful illustrations that will captivate and inspire.


Jesus and the Eyewitnesses

Jesus and the Eyewitnesses

Author: Richard Bauckham

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2008-09-22

Total Pages: 553

ISBN-13: 0802863906

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Noted New Testament scholar Bauckham challenges the prevailing assumption the accounts of Jesus circulated as "anonymous community traditions," instead asserting that they were transmitted in the name of the original eyewitness.


The Final Days of Jesus

The Final Days of Jesus

Author: Andreas J. Köstenberger

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2014-01-31

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1433535130

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The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the most important event in human history. The Gospel writers understood this, devoting a proportionally large amount of space to Jesus's arrest, trial, crucifixion, and empty tomb. But how do the four Gospel accounts fit together? What really happened and what does it all mean? Combining a chronological arrangement of the biblical text with insightful commentary from Andreas J. Köstenberger, one of evangelicalism's brightest scholars, along with Justin Taylor, a well-known leader and blogger, this book offers readers a day-by-day guide to Jesus's final week on earth. Complete with a handy, quick-reference glossary and numerous maps illustrating key biblical locations, The Final Days of Jesus will help readers understand the geography, timeline, and background of Jesus's final days while serving as a devotional guide for meditating on the most important week in human history.


Son of Man

Son of Man

Author: Alexander Men

Publisher: St Vladimir's Seminary Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9781879038288

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Fr Men's major work on the history of Christianity. Written over a period of 40 years as part of an 8-volume series on the history of religion. Christ's life described through the Gospels and Epistles.


Cousin Camp

Cousin Camp

Author: Susan Alexander Yates

Publisher: Revell

Published: 2020-03-31

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1493423312

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In a world where our families are more scattered than ever, true and lasting family connections are hard to forge and even harder to maintain--and they don't happen by accident. For grandparents who long to create a close-knit bond in their family, popular speaker and parenting expert Susan Alexander Yates has a revolutionary new book. Cousin Camp is an inspiring, practical book that outlines how grandparents can plan and host a camp. Grandmother to 21 grandchildren, Yates has been creating cousin camps and family camps for years. Now she passes on what she's learned so you can help your children and grandchildren develop meaningful, lasting connections with each other--and with you! Full of specific, practical ideas and hilarious stories, this book contains everything you need to know from initial planning (who, when, and where) to a daily schedule to specific ways to build friendships among family members. Yates also includes plenty of ideas for family camps and reunions to draw everyone closer.