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The Problems of Philosophy The Problems of Philosophy Bertrand Russell In the following pages I have confined myself in the main to those problems of philosophy in regard to which I thought it possible to say something positive and constructive, since merely negative cr… OL1088577W
An introduction to the Apocrypha An introduction to the Apocrypha Bruce Manning Metzger An examination of the books of the Apocrypha, their history and their significance, based on the revised standard version of the Apocrypha. OL1202813W
What Does God Want of Us Anyway? What Does God Want of Us Anyway? Mark Dever This overview of the Bible provides readers with an aerial view of the landscape of Scripture, scouting the major truths of the promises of God. Originally delivered as sermons by pastor Mark Deve… OL15030526W
Discovering Jesus Discovering Jesus T. Desmond Alexander If asked how Matthew's Gospel differs from Luke's, or what aspects of Jesus' personhood and ministry the Gospel of Mark focuses on compared to those of John, how would you answer? In Discovering Jesu… OL15092907W
Biblical literacy Biblical literacy Timothy K. Beal Whether watching political candidates quote Jesus or tracking court cases on how the stories of Adam and Eve should be taught in schools, we are surrounded by the legacy of the Bible in our contempor… OL15118906W
Introducing the Qur'an Introducing the Qur'an John Kaltner "Award-winning professor John Kaltner's new work offers a general introduction and orientation to the Qur'an. It surveys the origin, structure, contents, study, and use of Islam's sacred text. Offeri… OL15976468W
Special introduction to the study of the Old Testament Special introduction to the study of the Old Testament Francis E. Gigot Volume 2 of 2 OL16023968W
A Dunker guide to the Bible A Dunker guide to the Bible Church of the Brethren A concise, non-academic study of the Protestant bible, written by Church of the Brethren contributors from a wide variety of theological perspectives. Each chapter provides an outline of the sections… OL16793813W
Introducing the New Testament Introducing the New Testament Joel B. Green,Paul J. Achtemeier,Marianne Meye Thompson Introducing the New Testament is an outstanding guide to the writings of the New Testament for readers ranging from Bible students to those approaching the Christian Scriptures for the first time. Wr… OL16802026W
Philosophy. A text with readings--Eleventh edition Philosophy. A text with readings--Eleventh edition Ambrose Bierce,Manuel G. Velasquez Readings include: [Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL14863196W/An_Occurrence_at_Owl_Creek_Bridge) OL16986464W
This strange and sacred scripture This strange and sacred scripture Matthew Richard Schlimm The Old Testament can seem strange and disturbing to contemporary readers. What should Christians make of Genesis 1-3, seemingly at odds with modern scientific accounts? Why does the Old Testament co… OL17099889W
The letter to Titus The letter to Titus C. L. Seow "The letters of Paul to Timothy, one of his favorite delegates, often make for difficult reading in today's world. They contain much that make modern readers uncomfortable, and much that is controve… OL17755350W
The Acts of the Apostles The Acts of the Apostles Scott Hahn,Curtis Mitch Based on the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition, this fourth volume in this series leads readers through a penetrating study of the Book of Acts, using the biblical text itself and the Churc… OL18168433W
Mark as stroy Mark as stroy David M. Rhoads A treatment of Mark as a dramatic narrative whole. This study opens up the literary mechanism of the Gospel of Mark by developing analogies to techniques in contemporary cinema. Its focus upon these … OL19054804W
A brief history of thought A brief history of thought Luc Ferry An introduction to philosophy focuses on the questions of what it means to be human and how to react to the reality of death by exploring ancient Stoic, Christian, early modern, and contemporary appr… OL19953350W
The Catholic Bible Study Handbook The Catholic Bible Study Handbook Jerome Kodell The Catholic Bible Study Handbook by Jerome Kodell, OSB, is a handy tool for those who want to begin and continue their study of the Bible. Topics include how the Bible came to be written, a brief hi… OL2039042W
A theological introduction to the Old Testament A theological introduction to the Old Testament Terence E. Fretheim,Walter Brueggemann,Bruce C. Birch,Petersen, David L. This book has become a standard text in seminary and university classrooms. The purpose of this second edition is to help readers come to a critically informed understanding of the Old Testament as t… OL20947606W
The greatest story The greatest story Scott Tunseth This resource provides an introduction to the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation for those new to the Bible as well as for more seasoned Bible study participants. The 16-session overview provide… OL24166674W
Introduction à la philosophie Introduction à la philosophie Hélène Laramée Pour sa quatrième édition d'Introduction à la philosophie, Hélène Laramée propose un manuel qui réunit le meilleur des éditions précédentes et qui permet à l'enseignant d'aller en profondeur dans l'a… OL24684007W
A survey of Old Testament introduction A survey of Old Testament introduction Archer, Gleason Leonard,Gleason L. Archer A Survey of Old Testament Introduction is invaluable to students, scholars, and laymen who want to understand the conservative position on Old Testament introduction and are not afraid to examine cri… OL3144344W
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