What is true of Scripture as a result of being inspired? What should divine inspiration cause us to expect from it? The answers to these questions in the early church related not just to the nature of Scripture's truth claims but to the manner in which Scripture was to be interpreted.In this book Michael Graves delves into what Christians in the first five centuries believed about the inspiration of Scripture, identifying the ideas that early Christians considered to be logical imp...

"Scripture is a spring of life-giving, life-altering truth, but when we don't understand how and why it came to us, we end up misusing it."How did we get the Bible? And why does it matter? History reveals that Scripture can be used for both life-giving and destructive purposes. Discovering the Bible's origins makes all the difference for fostering redemptive interpretation of Scripture. Bringing together both historical criticism and theology, this investigation ex...

“Parade is a pop lit gem. With neon prose, Graves weaves a tale of two heroes, Reggie and Elmer, who are trying to sort out the mess that is America. Government, religion, civic responsibility, general kindness. The lessons in Parade might just be the answer.”– James Frey –Author of A Million Little Pieces, Bright Shiny Morning and The Last TestamentReggie Lauderdale suffers from a crisis of faith. His cousin, Elmer Mott, dr...

What is true of Scripture as a result of being inspired? What should divine inspiration cause us to expect from it? The answers to these questions in the early church related not just to the nature of Scripture's truth claims but to the manner in which Scripture was to be interpreted.In this book Michael Graves delves into what Christians in the first five centuries believed about the inspiration of Scripture, identifying the ideas that early Christians considered to be logical impl...

This book addresses a topic of vital concern to the church: How does the ancient biblical text speak to us today? Michael Graves, an expert in ancient exegesis, describes how Old Testament texts interpret earlier Old Testament traditions, explores New Testament reception, and explains how insights from this process translate into present-day biblical interpretation. Graves clearly explains and illustrates this approach with fulsome discussions of five themes that are addressed in various w...

Jerome (c. 347-419), one of the West's four doctors of the church, was recognized early on as one of the church's foremost translators, commentators and advocates of Christian asceticism. Skilled in Hebrew and Greek in addition to his native Latin, he was thoroughly familiar with Jewish traditions and brought them to bear on his understanding of the Old Testament. In 405 Jerome completed his Latin translation of the Old Testament, based on the Hebrew text, and not long afterward began to w...

"Offers a foundation for both providers and consumers to find the balance, and move to a world from provider-centered care to patient-centered care." —Stefan Gravenstein, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine, Case Western Reserve UniversityThe US spends the most in the world on health care and research, yet our outcomes are among the worst in industrialized nations. Hundreds of thousands die every year from medical harm. Imagine a world where health care took a page from...

Take a wild poetic ride through a landscape of unexpected emotions.   “Reflections on a Crystal Wind” is Michael Graves’ much anticipated foray into the realm of “off line” literature. His unusual approach to poetic subjects spans the spectrum from the cerebral to the deeply erotic and has won the hearts of thousands of online readers.   “I was transported!  It’s written so beautifully; it’s like an exhilarating life-lesson th...

The Definitive, Up-to-Date Guide to Digital ForensicsThe rapid proliferation of cyber crime is increasing the demand for digital forensics experts in both law enforcement and in the private sector. In Digital Archaeology, expert practitioner Michael Graves has written the most thorough, realistic, and up-to-date guide to the principles and techniques of modern digital forensics.Graves begins by providing a solid understanding of th...

WHAT IF YOU KNEW THAT AFTER DEATHYOU WOULD LIVE AGAIN...What messages would you send to yourself ?This is a book of poetry for people who believe that there is more to life than meets the eye; that wonder lives around every corner, and that the human spirit contains far more resiliency than it’s ever been given credit for."Messages in a Bottle: Communications to My Future Self," is a gripping, life-changing collection of messages from acclaimed poet, Michael...

Alchemical poetry is a blend of natural and esoteric philosophy…It acts as a transformation of mental thought patterns moving into the unexplored areas of wisdom the actualization of the complete human essence; the regeneration of the futuristic human, who emerges like a phoenix from the past, refreshed and cleansed a unique blend of experimental and lyrical style which gives room for mystical experiences right on the page!A lyric implies a rhythmically interesting line in a poem that ...

And the pages you hold are the moments of life frozen in time, emotions that have engulfed me, kicked me in the gut, made me fly, and threw me into an abyss. When the world around you trembles and there is no place to hide, that is when poetry is born…