From Gods to God

From Gods to God

Author: Avigdor Shinan

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2012-12-01

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 0827611447

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The ancient Israelites believed things that the writers of the Bible wanted them to forget: myths and legends from a pre-biblical world that the new monotheist order needed to bury, hide, or reinterpret. Ancient Israel was rich in such literary traditions before the Bible reached the final form that we have today. These traditions were not lost but continued, passed down through the ages. Many managed to reach us in post-biblical sources: rabbinic literature, Jewish Hellenistic writings, the writings of the Dead Sea sect, the Aramaic, Greek, Latin, and other ancient translations of the Bible, and even outside the ancient Jewish world in Christian and Islamic texts. The Bible itself sometimes alludes to these traditions, often in surprising contexts. Written in clear and accessible language, this volume presents thirty such traditions. It voyages behind the veil of the written Bible to reconstruct what was told and retold among the ancient Israelites, even if it is “not what the Bible tells us.”


From Gods to God

From Gods to God

Author: Yair Zakovitch

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2012-12-01

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 0827609086

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"Published by the University of Nebraska Press as a Jewish Publication Society book."


Gods and the One God

Gods and the One God

Author: Robert McQueen Grant

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 1988-01-01

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780664250119

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Compares early Christian beliefs about God with the religious beliefs of others in the Roman Empire and traces the development of Christian theology


No Other Gods

No Other Gods

Author: Kelly Minter

Publisher: David C Cook

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9780781448970

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Minter explores what happens when good desires become false gods, robbing people of an intimate relationship with the heavenly Father. (Christian)


You Shall Be as Gods

You Shall Be as Gods

Author: Erich Fromm

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2013-02-26

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 1480401927

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From the social philosopher and New York Times–bestselling author of The Sane Society: An analysis of the Old Testament as a revolutionary humanist work. The Old Testament is one of the most carefully studied books in the world’s history. It is also one of the most misunderstood. This founding text of the world’s three largest religions is also, Erich Fromm argues, an impressive radical humanist text. He sees the stories of mankind’s transition from divided clans to united brotherhood as a tribute to the human power to overcome. Filled with hopeful symbolism, You Shall Be As Gods shows how the Old Testament and its tradition is an inspiring ode to human potential. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.


No Other Gods - Revised & Updated - Bible Study Book

No Other Gods - Revised & Updated - Bible Study Book

Author: Kelly Minter

Publisher: Lifeway Church Resources

Published: 2017-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781430032359

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We often think of idols as ancient graven images or golden calves, but God's people still battle idolatry every day. Our idols look more familiar-money, fame, power, work, ministry, and people. We serve these gods above the one true God and miss the unrivaled joy of following and knowing Jesus Christ. In this 8-session revised and expanded study from Kelly Minter, learn to identify the gods you may be unknowingly serving and the lies they tell you. As you dethrone your modern-day idols, you'll be set free for the more abundant life Jesus gives. You'll discover Jesus can do what no other god can. ALSO AVAILABLE No Other Gods leader kit includes resources for leading an 8-session group study: one Bible study book, two DVDs, and extra leader resources. DIGITAL RESOURCES E-book, video and audio teaching sessions, and promotional materials available at www.LifeWay.com/NoOtherGods Book jacket.


The Five Gods of the Bible

The Five Gods of the Bible

Author: Helgard Müller

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06-25

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 9781977223456

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God in Heaven and the LORD on the Earth This book will captivate you as soon as you begin to see the five Gods in the Bible. The Hebrew Bible is written in allegories to differentiate God in heaven from the LORD on the earth. Moses mentions God and the four different LORDS (Yahwehs) on earth in the book of Exodus. Jesus illustrates these five different deities in depth throughout His parables, and so do the prophets Daniel and Enoch, as well as the Psalms. Jesus gave several distinctions to differentiate the Son of God from the Son of Man, and that these two Sons have their own monarchy. The ancient writers of the Hebrew scriptures gave certain continuously characteristic clues to differentiate God in heaven from the LORD on earth--for instance, that God in heaven lives in His palace among women, whereas the LORD on the earth lives in His temple among men. Literally hundreds of scriptures throughout the Bible mentions the four different LORDS on the earth, whereas God is in heaven. As soon as you start studying the Torah, the five books of Moses, and all the prophets, you will see that the entire Bible is written in a secret royal language to explain the five Deities and their kingdoms. This book will challenge your views on and opinions about the Bible forever, and you will find that these scriptures are not actually religious texts per se, but that the Hebrew scriptures, in fact, explain in depth the five different Gods and the two main monarchies.


No Gods But God

No Gods But God

Author: Dennis Newkirk

Publisher: Hh Publishing

Published: 2015-06-14

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780996485845

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Why is it that so many of us settle for a less-than-satisfying Christian life? We suffer the symptoms-spiritual dryness, dissatisfaction, and unanswered prayers-of a yet-unidentified problem that creates an obstacle between God and us. We seem unable to connect the dots between our symptoms and the problem causing them: God is no longer first in our hearts. Pastor Dennis Newkirk shares how God revealed to their church their idolatry. The lessons were difficult, but the result was an extraordinary spiritual revival and much deeper fellowship with God. No gods but God is about learning to confront our modern-day idolatry and how God uses a four-step pattern to call our hearts back to him. Examining our own lives before God and admitting that our hearts have strayed isn't easy, and it is most certainly humbling. But that's what God wants-a humbled, repentant person standing before him willing to be used in service for him. Let No gods but God show you the way.


God's Quiet Things

God's Quiet Things

Author: Nancy Sweetland

Publisher: Eerdmans Young Readers

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0802851673

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Illustrations and rhyming text depict the quiet wonder of God's creation.