The three essays in Image, written by leading philosophers of religion, explore the modern power of the visual at the intersection of the human and the technological.Modern life is steeped in images, image-making, and attempts to control the world through vision. Mastery of images has been advanced by technologies that expand and reshape vision and enable us to create, store, transmit, and display images. The three essays in Image, written by leadi...

The world is on fire and time for avoiding impending disaster is rapidly running out. This catastrophe has deeply entrenched foundations: a belief in human exceptionalism and human mastery over the Earth. Accelerating technological changes ranging from genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and nanotechnology to biobots, neuroprosthetics, and artificial intelligence are creating new worlds in which human beings will either be radically transformed or become extinct.After the H...

Untamed Echoes of the Darkness: 6 Spine-Chilling Short Stories by Mark TaylorUnleash the whispers that lurk beyond the veil...In a seemingly ordinary town, a darkness stirs. Whispers echo in the dead of night, hinting at ancient evils and forgotten secrets. Luke, a young man burdened by his past, and Elara, a woman with a hidden knowledge of the occult, find themselves drawn together by an unseen force. As they delve deeper into the town's chilling history,...

Darkest Murmurs: 7 Spine-Chilling Short Stories by MARK TAYLORDo you ever feel a shiver crawl down your spine, a prickling unease that whispers of something unseen? In the hush of the night, when shadows dance on the wall and the silence stretches taut, do you sense a presence lurking just beyond the veil of perception? If so, prepare to be consumed by the chilling tales within "Darkest Murmurs," a collection of seven spine-tingling short stories by Mark Taylor.Step...

Easily absorb hundreds of facts, definitions, explanations, and overviews on the Old and New Testaments, church history, Christian living, and so much more!The Dictionary of Bible Knowledge introduces readers to key people, places, events, and facts about the Bible and the church. It includes:A quick synopsis of every book of the BibleIntroductions to major characters and events of the Old and New TestamentsExplanations of...

“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." -1 Corinthians 3:11The**New American Commentary series is an exceptionally acclaimed resource for ministers and Bible students who want to understand and expound the Scriptures. Each volume includes:• Commentary based on the New International Version.• NIV text printed in the body of the commentary.• Sound scholarly methodology reflecting capable research in th...

“Be holy, for I am holy,” commands God to His people. But what does that look like in everyday life?Because of grace we don’t have to earn our salvation . . . but sometimes that leaves us wondering what our part in holiness should be. In this bestselling and long-esteemed resource, renowned author Jerry Bridges helps us see where we should rely on God―and where we should accept responsibility and exercise discipline. Both compassionate and convicting, this theologi...

Enjoy getting an at-a-glance overview of over 50 famous sayings from the Bible that every believer should know !Many people might be surprised to discover that so many common phrases have their origin in the Bible. The English language is peppered with sayings from the Bible, adding rich layers to classic literature and popular culture. Famous Sayings from the Bible elaborates on some of the most familiar, describing their biblical context,...

Have we become so focused on “major” sins that we’ve grown apathetic about our subtle sins?Renowned author Jerry Bridges takes you into a deep look at the corrosive patterns of behavior that we often accept as normal, in this established and impactful book.Practical, thought-provoking, and relevant at any stage of life, Respectable Sins addresses a dozen clusters of specific “acceptable” sins that we tend to tolerate in ourselves, such as:Jealousy

A contemplation on "the durability of our fast-tracked, multitasked modern world . . . a stimulating cautionary report for the digital age."— Kirkus ReviewsWe live in an ever-accelerating world: faster computers, markets, food, fashion, product cycles, minds, bodies, kids, lives. When did everything start moving so fast? Why does speed seem so inevitable? Is faster always better?Drawing together developments in religion, philosophy, art, technology,...

Time to Declare tells with unflinching candour Mark Taylor's story in a fascinating and revealing autobiography. Taking block, Taylor throws new light on the highs and lows, the controversies and the triumphs of a truly remarkable sporting career. By the end of his journey, which included 104 Tests for his country, 7525 runs, and 157 catches, he stood acclaimed as the 'second most important person in the land'. At the close of Australia's century there can be no finer story of gri...

Inspired by Giles Gordon and David Hughes's Best Short Stories series, which ran to ten volumes between 1986 and 1995, Best British Short Stories this year reaches its thirteenth volume.Best British Short Stories 2023 showcases an excellent and varied selection of stories, by British writers, first published during 2022 in magazines, journals, anthologies, collections, chapbooks and online.This new anthology contains stories by Alinah Azadeh, Davi...