Abraham is a notable figure in history as well as the Bible. He matters to us, both for the understanding of God’s word and for the relevance of his example for our lives today. He is presented as a model of God’s gracious approach to us and our expected response in faith. We explore his life & influence in 6 studies.This publication is part of the Epistole Bible Study Series, by the late Dr David L Cook. Each study in the series features questions for individuals and group discussi...

Discover the power of beliefWhen we rewind history to Abraham’s era, we encounter people who concocted false superstitions to explain the unexplainable. Powerful kings claimed to be gods, building massive pyramids in an attempt to achieve immortality. Out of this mass of misunderstandings, this collage of confusion, one man emerged.Why, thousands of years later, are we still discussing the faith of this desert nomad? Chuck Swindoll answers that question and...

With the global population estimated to reach 9 billion by 2050, agricultural production must align with this growth to alleviate any further burden on our current food systems. More sustainable and alternative modes of production are required to ensure that this overburden doesn’t occur and that the food security of millions isn’t compromised in the process.Advances in cultured meat technology reviews the growing interest and emergence in the field of cel...

L’histoire mémorable d’un fils qui a perdu sa mère adorée et qui, après sa mort physique, fut utilisé par elle comme un instrument. Elle lui confia la mission d’écrire ce livre, en lui assurant qu’à travers ses rêves elle l’aiderait à accomplir cet objectif et lui transmettrait la sagesse.Cela se déroulait dans un environnement familial marqué par l’ambition et l’absurdité, rempli de mensonges, où l’envie et la jalousie donnaient naissance à tous ces sentiments négatifs, issus d’une...

An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick.“Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost.”—The Boston GlobeIn this pow...

National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist“A fine mix of compassion and precision . . . Verghese makes indelible narratives of his cases, and they read like wrenching short stories.”—Pico IyerFrom the author of The Covenant of Water and Cutting for Stone comes a story of a doctor who was changed and shaped by his patients, medicine in the American heartland, and confronting one's deepest prejudices and fears

A memorable story of a son who lost his beloved mother and who, after her physical death, was used by her as an instrument. She entrusted him with writing this book, assuring him that through his dreams she would help him fulfill the purpose and provide him with wisdom.This occurred in a family environment marked by ambition and senselessness, filled with lies, where envy and jealousy gave rise to all these negative feelings, born of greed driven purely by economic matters. Yet desp...

"ജൂതഭാരതം എന്ന പുസ്തകം, ബെൻഹർ എഴുതിക്കൊണ്ടിരിക്കുന്ന മഹാജനപഥം എന്ന പുസ്തകത്തിന്റെ ആദ്യഭാഗമാണ്. ഇസ്രയേലിൽനിന്ന് പുറപ്പെട്ട് ബാബിലോണും പേർഷ്യയും അഫ്ഗാനിസ്ഥാനും ബലൂചിസ്ഥാനും കടന്ന്, ഗുജറാത്ത്, മഹാരാഷ്ട്ര, കർണ്ണാടക, വയനാട്, കോയമ്പത്തൂർവഴി കേരളതീരത്ത് വന്നുചേർന്ന ഏതാനും ജൂതൻമാർ, സെന്റ് തോമസിൽനിന്ന് യേശുക്രിസ്തുവിന്റെ സുവിശേഷം സ്വീകരിച്ച് ക്രിസ്ത്യാനികളായ കഥ, വളരെ ലളിതമായി, ചരിത്രത്തിലെ മഹാസംഭവങ്ങളുടെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിൽ ഇതിൽ പറഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്നു.നരവംശശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്മാർക്കും പുരാവസ്തു വിദഗ്ദ്ധർക്കും ചരിത്രക...

In the Gospel of John, the character of Jesus repeatedly comes into conflict with a group pejoratively designated as 'the Jews'. In chapter 8 of the Gospel this conflict could be said to reach a head, with Jesus labeling the Jews as children 'of the devil' (8:44) - a verse often cited as epitomizing early Christian anti-Judaism.Using methods derived from modern and post-modern literary criticism Ruth Sheridan examines textual allusions to the biblical figures of Cain and Abraham in...

Héritier de la bénédiction d'Abraham est une révélation puissante sur la destinée du croyant en Christ. Dans ce livre inspiré, Dr. NOVE Yawotse Prosper enseigne que chaque enfant de Dieu est un héritier spirituel des promesses faites à Abraham — des promesses de bénédiction, de fécondité, de prospérité et de domination.Ce message intemporel montre que la bénédiction d'Abraham ne se limite pas au matériel : elle englobe la restauration de l'homme dans sa position d'autorité ...

Understanding Character through the Abrahamic Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: A Comparative Guide to Character, Practice, and Community explores how three major religious traditions understand what it means to live a good, meaningful, and ethical life.This guide introduces key beliefs, stories, and practices that shape character in each faith, including covenant and mitzvot in Judaism, discipleship and grace in Christianity, and submission to God and the Five Pillars in I...

A Journey of Faith, Promise, and ObedienceEmbark on a transformative journey through the life of Abraham, the father of faith, in this richly detailed and spiritually engaging Bible study. This book is designed for believers who seek to deepen their understanding of Scripture, strengthen their walk with God, and uncover timeless truths that still speak powerfully today.From the moment God calls Abraham out of Ur to the dramatic test on Mount Moriah, this study explores the ...