Messianic 'I' and Rastafari in New Testament Dialogue
by Delano Vincent Palmer
Anyone familiar with the Rastafari movement and its connection with the Bible is struck by the prevalence of messianic I-locution found in both. As the phenomenon is important in the canonical Testaments, more so within the New Testament, this study seeks to investigate its significance in certain epistolary pieces (Romans 7:14-25 ; 15:14-33), the bio-Narratives and the Apocalypse in their historical and cultural milieu. The next stage of the investigation then compares the findings of the afo...
Now in his 30s and approaching retirement, Michael Chang has had one of the most remarkable careers in modern tennis. A contemporary of Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, he burst onto the international scene winning the French Open title aged just 17. Often characterized as David facing Goliath on the tennis court, at just five foot nine inches and 150 pounds, Chang has learnt to rely on more than just brute strength against the big hitters. He was ranked within the top ten players in the world thr...
La Vida de Jes s Contada Por Mi Abuelito - Infancia de Jes s (Vida de Jesus Contada Por Mi Abuelito, #1)
by Esteban Bastida Sanchez
The Immaculate Conception of the Mother of God; An Exposition
by William Bernard Ullathorne
Human beings are embedded in a set of social relations. A social network is one way of conceiving that set of relations in terms of a number of persons connected to one another by varying degrees of relatedness. In the early Jesus-group documents featuring Paul and coworkers, it takes little effort to envision the apostle's collection of friends and friends of friends that is the Pauline network. The persons who constituted that network are the focus of this set of brief books. For Christians of...
Who was in the manger that first Christmas morning? Some say he would become a great moral leader. Others, a social critic. Still others view Jesus as a profound philosopher, a rabbi, a feminist, a prophet, and more. Many are convinced he was the divine Son of God. Who was he-really? And how can you know for sure? Consulting experts on the Bible, archaeology, and messianic prophecy, award-winning legal journalist Lee Strobel searches out the true identity of the child in the manger. If Jesus rea...
REMARKABLE FAITH tells the stories of people whose faith was of such quality that Jesus himself marveled at it-people who were broken, needy, and dependent. These ten inspiring vignettes weave history, theology, and fictional detail into their biblical accounts to bring relief and a new perspective to those whose faith feels unremarkable. Written to encourage and relieve discouraged Christians who wonder if their faith is a disappointment to God, this book will demonstrate that remarkable faith-...
Jesus, My Friend (Familiar Tunes and Learning Activities)
by Helen K Evans
Using the four Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John - as his primary source material, minister and author Michael Lindvall not only lays out the rough chronology of Jesus' life, but he places it within a rich historical context and reveals the major influences that directly affected the early tellings of Christ's story. This is an invaluable reference for anyone - of any religious persuasion - who wants to understand this most important and influential figure.