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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The testament of Mary The testament of Mary Colm Tóibín From inside front cover: In the ancient town of Ephesus, Mary lives in exile, years after her son's crucifixion. She has no interest in collaborating with the authors of the Gospel -- her keepers, wh… OL16558007W
Arnulf Rainer Arnulf Rainer Arnulf Rainer,Gabriele Wimmer,John Sailer Seine in den 1950er Jahren entwickelten Überarbeitungen machten den 1929 in Baden bei Wien geborenen Künstler Arnulf Rainer weltweit bekannt. In Kooperation mit der Albertina in Wien würdigt das Muse… OL1738893W
The first Easter The first Easter Lois Rock Tells the story of the Jesus' life, faithful to the biblical accounts of his death and resurrection. OL17871255W
Scandalous Scandalous D. A. Carson D. A. Carson, one of today's most notable Bible scholars, introduces the irony, scandal, and greatness of the work done on the cross. How are Christians to approach the central gospel teachings co… OL1900220W
The first Easter The first Easter Nancy J. Skarmeas Tells of Jesus' last days, from his last meal with his disciples to his death on a cross and his Resurrection. Includes a section with Scriptural references. OL1975780W
Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate Aldo Schiavone 238 pages ; 22 cm OL20050073W
Recovering the scandal of the cross Recovering the scandal of the cross Mark D. Baker,Joel B. Green The cross is the defining symbol of the Christian faith. Yet the Roman cross was first and foremost an instrument of cruel, shameful and violent execution. Early Christians quickly recognized the ato… OL20944976W
The trial and crucifixion of Jesus The trial and crucifixion of Jesus Eckhard J. Schnabel,David W. Chapman "The authors of this volume set themselves one task, to trace the extra-biblical primary texts that are relevant for understanding Jesus' trial and crucifixion. With that goal in mind, the book is bu… OL20974291W
Pilate's Wife Pilate's Wife Antoinette May A daughter of privilege in the most powerful empire the world has ever known, Claudia has a unique and disturbing "gift": her dreams have an uncanny way of coming true. As a rebellious child seated b… OL2160457W
Vinegar Boy Vinegar Boy Alberta Hawse On the day Vinegar Boy plans to ask Christ to remove his birthmark, his usual assignment on the crucifixion hill interferes with his plans. OL2353645W
Raising Abel Raising Abel James Alison The US edition; in the UK, published under the title Living in the End Times OL2619201W
Cross Cross John Piper In December of 2013, several thousand college students gathered together to mobilize for the most dangerous and loving cause in the universe: rescuing people from eternal suffering and bringing them … OL27305842W
The pail of nails The pail of nails Harriet May Savitz During a parade in Jerusalem, Marcus is asked by soldiers to carry a pail of nails to aid them in nailing to a cross a man whom Marcus recognizes as a kind and peaceable fisherman who is his friend. OL2771563W
Sign of the Cross Sign of the Cross Chris Kuzneski No secret will keep for ever ... A Vatican priest is found murdered on the shores of Denmark – nailed to a cross in the shadow of Hamlet's castle. He is the first victim in a vicious killing spree th… OL8267271W
Planeta Encantado 3 - El Secreto de Colón Planeta Encantado 3 - El Secreto de Colón J. J. Benítez Tercera entrega de la serie del periodista navarro, con dos de los enigmas que han marcado su vida como investigador. En este tercer volumen, Planeta Encantado nos sumerge en dos de los enigmas má… OL8959006W