Bible English Literature

After exposing the secret agenda of the New World Order, street-smart reporter Brock Summers finds himself imprisoned as a resister and facing a terrifying choice: receive the mark of the beast or die under the blade of the guillotine. Trial by Fire takes you on an unforgettable journey through the apocalyptic ruins of a Northern California city into the vast wilderness where Brock must decide on which side he will fight. Will he bow down to the beast and take the mark?

Featuring all-new tales of dark fantasy, cosmic horror, supernatural revenge, and the sorcery of terror from masters of the craft, this issue includes stories and poems by Alma Katsu, Heather Graham, Maurice Broaddus, Fran Wilde, Priya Sharma, Anne Walsh, Yvonne Navarro, Jake Bible, Gabrielle Faust, and Christina Sng.

This banned and largely forgotten biblical book, dating to the first century, is a series of secret messages and instructions, which Moses revealed to Joshua, prior to the act of passing leadership of the Israelites on to him, and it includes apocalyptic descriptions in addition to prophecies. It is a fascinating look at one small piece of a much larger, rich history of the myths surrounding Moses.

"A lyrical, radiant memoir." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Ann Wroe, obituaries editor for The Economist, reflects on the art and impossibility of capturing life on the page. Through her experiences and through people she has known, studied, or merely glimpsed in windows, she movingly...

“I didn’t think he’d do it. I really didn’t think he would. I thought he’d say, whoa, hold on, wait a minute. We made a deal, remember, the land, the blessing, the nation, the descendants as numerous as the sands on the shore and the stars in the sky.” So begins James Goodman’s original and urgent encounter with one of the most compelling and resonant stories ever told - God’s command to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac.

What was it that Jesus did that made some people hate him so much as to try to kill him? What was his message? Although there were those who sought to kill Jesus, he had a large following. Many people adored him. Some even traveled many miles on foot to see him and hear his word. What was it about Jesus Christ that attracted all these people? These are some of the questions that H.C. Kim tries to answer through his poetry. These poems will move you in ways that you have not imagined possible.

Step into the sun-drenched town of Shunem and meet a woman whose kindness is about to change her life forever. When she builds a special room for God's prophet, Elisha, she is given the one thing her heart desires most: a precious son. But what happens when this miracle gift is suddenly taken away? When tragedy strikes, this remarkable mother refuses to give in to despair. Instead, she sets off on a desperate, faith-fueled journey to find the one person she believes can help, clinging to the hope that the God who gave her a son can perform a miracle once more.

These are the chronicles of the Old and New Testament - from Genesis to the Crucifixion - recounted exclusively through the eyes of a teen in a way that is fresh and highly original.

In this brilliant debut novel, Noah's family (or Noe, as he's called here), his wife, sons, and daughters-in-law, tell what it's like to live with a man touched by God, while struggling against events that cannot be controlled or explained. When Noe orders his sons to build an ark, he can't tell them where the wood will come from. When he sends his daughters-in-law out to gather animals, he can offer no directions, money, or protection.

“Juicy saga of sister-friendship with all its twists and turns”—Essence Meet Whitney, Taylor, and Charisse—best friends who have been there for each other for years, through thick and thin. But these girlfriends are about to discover that sometimes exhaling isn’t enough. . . Whitney is...

Learn to leverage privilege. Privilege is a social consequence of our unwillingness to reckon with and turn from sin. But properly stewarded, it can help us see and participate in God's inbreaking kingdom. Scripture repeatedly affirms that privilege is real and declares that, rather than...

An accessible introduction to Christian philosophical theology Philosophical or analytic theology seeks to employ philosophical tools while studying topics in Christian theology and examining the logical consistency or intelligibility of some of the key doctrines of the Christian faith. In this...

The travelling life of the caravan and its occupants provide the opportunity for Rabbit to share these tales with other animals they meet, and they join Caravan Bear, Whitby, and Freddie in listening - and learning from - the stories. He is frequently interrupted by questions from his listeners, the kind of questions any child - or adult - might ask. The real and often humorous events that happen to Rabbit and his friends are mirrored by the stories from the bible, enabling children to realise that the stories have relevance and meaning today.

An eerie tale of the American Civil War, and the uncanny evil being who called himself Persil Mandifer, and his lovely daughter, Enid, a tale of dark powers and weird happenings. The year is 1862, the place the Deep South. Enid Mandifer has been sent hypnotized by her stepfather, Persil Mandifer, to be a sacrifice to the Nameless One, a demonic presence who haunts an ancient house under the shadow of a natural pillar called Fearful Rock.

One morning, Rabbit discovers a birthday parcel addressed to him. Inside is a Bible, and on the flyleaf is written "Read me." As he wonders at this odd present, a brightly painted gypsy-style caravan hurtles down the road and narrowly misses him. Rabbit picks up the book and joins the caravan travelers - Hector the horse, Caravan Bear, and Whitby (female) the dog.

What starts as a secret trickle of water from the door of God's great Temple becomes the adventure of a lifetime for a young boy named Leo. Join him as he follows this mysterious stream and watches it grow into a mighty, life-giving river that transforms the world before his eyes. Journey with Leo along the riverbank as barren deserts bloom into lush forests and the lifeless, salty sea is miraculously healed, teeming with fish. Discover the wonder of the riverside trees that bear a different, delicious fruit each month and have leaves with the power to heal any hurt.

Salvage System is a beacon of hope, and a number of other races continue looking toward it as an inspiration for how to live and govern themselves, and - in some cases - for assistance in defending themselves and throwing off oppressive regimes. But the galaxy is a big place, and many of the races in it aren’t friendly. Would these forces like to take over Salvage System and acquire its resources? Absolutely.

Journey back in time to the dusty plains of Canaan and meet Sarah, a woman whose heart ached with a single, unfulfilled wish: to have a child. She and her beloved husband, Abraham, were well past the age of cradles and lullabies. They had listened to God’s incredible promise of a family as numerous as the stars, but decades had passed, and their tent remained quiet, filled only with waiting and the whispers of old age.

Step into the bustling city of Jerusalem on a sunny afternoon, where the air smells of spices and roasting lamb. Two friends, Peter and John, are on their way to the Temple to pray when they meet a man who has never taken a single step. What happens next is a miracle that will make your heart leap! Discover a gift better than silver or gold, a power strong enough to make wobbly knees strong, and a joy so big it has to be shouted and danced.

Mail Order Bride: The Pastors Bible Brings True Love and Marriage is a romantic western love story about a well-established pastor who seeks companionship and love from a good woman, who he hopes will love him back and he can make his wife. What arrived on the coach, sent by his aunt, is far different from that. She is stuck-up, an orphan, looks after her 10-year-old brother, and wants to take the pastor for every dollar she can.