The Final Days of Jesus
The Final Days of Jesus

Author: Mark D. Smith

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 071889510X

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In The Final Days of Jesus, Mark Smith brings his experience as a classical historian to bear on the life of the historical Jesus, piecing together the volatile political context of first-century Judaea, as well as the lives of Pontius Pilate, Annas, and Joseph Caiaphas. The claim that 'the Jews crucified Jesus' has spawned a long and tragic history of Christian anti-Semitism. Smith challenges this claim through detailed exploration of Roman, Jewish, and Christian written sources and a broad range of archaeological evidence, such as the ossuary of Caiaphas, the 'Hidden Gate', and the rich vein of research devoted to the archaeology of ritual purity. The result is an earthy and nuanced portrait of Jewish life under Roman rule. From his discussion of the multiplicity and brutality of Roman executions to the intricate personal relationships among elites that provided the means of collaboration and redress, Smith details the complex push-pull of forces between Rome and the Temple as they collided in one history-changing week.

The Final Four of Everything
The Final Four of Everything

Author: Mark Reiter

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-12-15

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1439141258

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Edited by Mark Reiter and Richard Sandomir, and featuring contributions from experts on everything from breakfast cereal and movie gunfights to First Ladies and bald guys, The Final Four of Everything celebrates everything that's great, surprising, or silly in America, using the foolproof method of bracketology to determine what we love or hate-and why. As certain to make you laugh as it will start friendly arguments, The Final Four of Everything is the perfect book for know-it-alls, know-a-littles, and anyone with an opinion on celebrity mugshots, literary heroes, sports nicknames, or bacon. Bracketology is a unique way of organizing information that dates back to the rise of the knockout (or single elimination) tournament, perhaps in medieval times. Its origins are not precisely known, but there was genius in the first bracket design that hasn't changed much over the years. You, of course, may be familiar with the bracket format via the NCAA basketball tournament pairings each March. If you've ever watched ESPN or participated in a March Madness office pool, you know what a bracket looks like. The Final Four of Everything takes the idea one step further, and applies the knockout format to every category BUT basketball. In areas where taste, judgment, and hard-earned wisdom really matter, we've set out to determine, truly, the Final Four of Everything.

A Loss of Civility & the Abduction of the Truth
A Loss of Civility & the Abduction of the Truth

Author: Brad Zervas

Publisher: LifeRich Publishing

Published: 2021-04-19

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 1489734392

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Letter after letter to President Trump, day after day, and with the weeks and months to follow over the course of an entire year, this effort represents a groundbreaking endeavor that is anchored in the belief of the American people. The author contends with often heartfelt conviction, that citizens from all walks of life and from every corner of the globe, have the capacity for forgiveness, grace, and a sense of their own history - a history juxtaposed with the politics of a nation whose interests have not always been rooted in the liberty it portends to promote. While at times a grim portrait of a year like no other, its basic premise remains the same throughout and that the founders of the United States, often flawed and imperfect, presented to its citizens a Constitution that continues to be the country's most enduring moral compass and bellwether - a bellwether into its future, a window into its past and a reminder that the present is ever fleeting.

Making Lemonade out of Everything
Making Lemonade out of Everything

Author: J. Wayne Stillwell

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2015-04-22

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1504908066

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This book is a first-person account about growing up poor in small-town America. It is a diary of sorts, a memoir, about life as perceived by a fictional boy from a fictional family living in a fictional town. The chapters are compilations of similar experiences and venues about school, girls, family, living without money, and social challenges. Making lemonade out of everything is a figure of speech, a metaphor for how people make do with nothing. For example, integrating Chevy parts into a Ford; making a wheel barrel out of oak, nails, and a lawn mower wheel; feeding a family for under ten dollars a week; and entertaining yourself on a rainy Saturday playing with Moms clothespins and pie pans. The context for the story is introduced through third-party narration in chapters 1 and 2 and then transitions to a first-party account by a boy named William Seabold. Everyone called him Bill.

Positioned for Purpose
Positioned for Purpose

Author: Ty Jones

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2013-10

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 149081129X

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Most athletic events require the athlete to be in proper position in order to be successful. Scoring a touchdown requires the receiver to run a specified route so that he will be in the correct position on the playing field to catch the pass from the quarterback. The basketball player receives strategy from the coach to be in position to receive the pass in order for him to make the basket. The tennis player anticipates where the next volley from their opponent will come so they might smash it back across the net. As covenant children of God we must learn to place ourselves in the correct position to be overcomers and conquerors in life. This book can not only give you the keys to understanding your purpose in life, but also help you get into position that you might prosper in life, receive healing for your body, and be victorious in the battles that you will face-along with many other benefits of being in position with God.

The Battle Between Faith and Fear
The Battle Between Faith and Fear

Author: Joseph Smith

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2016-09-30

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 0595897754

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Time and time again, we find ourselves in a position where we are forced to do whatever it takes in order to get what we want. That's because we always want to try and get the best deal for our money. For example, when purchasing an automobile, we find ourselves negotiating with the sales person to try and get as much as we can for our old vehicle on the trade-in so that we can get a better deal on the vehicle we want to purchase. What we are really doing is activating our faith because we know we are going to come to an agreement with the sales person if a sale is to be made. One of the first things you learn about wireless or cellular phones is that you can purchase a cellular phone and pay various prices for your phone based on your personal desires needs and wants. However, if you never get that phone activated, the purpose for which you bought the phone will be meaningless. The phone must be activated in order for you to get your full utilization of the unit. In much the same way, my testimonies not only tell about our knowledge of faith, but it shows how we trusted God and activated our faith.

Combat Sports Medicine
Combat Sports Medicine

Author: Ramin Kordi

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-03-01

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 1848003544

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Sports medicine and sports science are relatively new and rapidly developing fields of knowledge. During the past 2 decades, a significant body of scientific knowledge has been published in these areas. However, there is a demand for practical ref- ences which address sports medicine and science in the context of different sports. This demand is higher in some sports including combat sports, which are highly physically and mentally demanding, and cause challenging issues such as risk of blood-borne infections, weight reduction, head injuries, stress management, and safety for women and children. This book has been developed to meet the needs of the practitioners who work with combat sports athletes in order to improve their health and performance. Combat sports include four Olympic sports (boxing, wrestling, judo, and t- kwondo) and other popular sports such as karate, kick boxing, and Wushu. These sports are popular in most countries of the world, both at competitive and rec- ational levels. Combat sports are practiced by people of different ages for a variety of reasons such as to gain fitness and health benefits and to learn self-defense.

You Can't Make This Stuff up Really!
You Can't Make This Stuff up Really!

Author: Kenneth McClure

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2019-11-26

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 1973669242

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Have you ever been in a formal setting and needed to laugh but didn’t dare? Have you ever fought back a smile, a silent giggle that produced a tsunami of shaking that became contagious to those seated next to you? Life is full of these surprise moments as presented in YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP. This is a must-read if you have had these moments caused by the actions of others that made you want to scream, yell, or run out of the room before you exploded. This book is a collection of these kinds of moments which may remind you of your experiences where it wasn’t kosher to find the funny side of life. Although life has its many serious moments, it also has a funny side where many are afraid to advance. Try it, you’ll like it!