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"Le 2e livre de Samuel" est un livre historique de l'Ancien Testament chrétien. Il est entièrement consacré au règne de David, qui apparaît déjà dans "Le 1er livre". David unifie les tribus d'Israël et choisit Jérusalem pour y déposer l'Arche d'alliance. L'épisode de David et Bethsabée figure au chapitre 11. Dans certaines bibles et traditions, "Les livres de Samuel" sont regroupés en un seul. Dans d'autres, ils constituent deux livres séparés, généralement désignés sous la forme I Samuel et II Samuel.

The Bible tells of a spiritual realm where heaven, angels, and God reside. Where is this mysteriously invisible realm? Science has opened the door to the possibility of higher spatial dimensions. Could this be where heaven is? Using God’s word, this book will present evidence for the reality of the spiritual realm and also lay out the scientific evidence, from Einstein’s theory of relativity to string theory, that points to the possibility of a higher dimension or dimensions.

"Le livre de Job" est l'un des Livres du Tanakh (religion juive) et de l'Ancien Testament (religion chrétienne). Poème didactique écrit en prose, on considère généralement qu'il porte sur le problème du Mal. Dans ce récit dramatique, Satan accuse Job devant Dieu et prétend que Job ne servirait plus l'Éternel s'il se trouvait dans l'affliction. Dieu va donc prouver à Satan que son serviteur Job lui demeure fidèle, même dans la souffrance. Dieu permettra au diable de le frapper.

Artist and screenwriter Brian Godawa used to revel in his ability to argue the truth of the gospel, often crushing his opponents in the process. In time, however, he began to realize that winning an argument about the logic of Christianity did not equal persuading people to follow Jesus. What was missing?

For many women, knowing God’s five purposes for their lives—worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism—leads to the natural questions, “What am I doing in the midst of deadlines, diapers, to-do lists, laundry, and daily schedules? What is the connection between my life...

We know we can talk to God, but it just sounds so important, so intimidating, so religious. We assume that only the very spiritual hear from Him directly. But author Sheila Walsh says "Every sound we utter, every thank you we say, every tear we cry in God's presence is prayer." Get Off Your...

In his retirement, Thomas Jefferson edited the New Testament with a penknife and glue, removing all mention of miracles and other supernatural events. Inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment, Jefferson hoped to reconcile Christian tradition with reason by presenting Jesus of Nazareth as a great moral teacher - not a divine one. Peter Manseau tells the story of the Jefferson Bible, exploring how each new generation has reimagined the book in its own image as listeners grapple with both the legacy of the man who made it and the place of religion in American life.

"Le Livre de la Sagesse" (appelé en grec "Sagesse de Salomon") est un livre de l'Ancien Testament. "Le Livre de la Sagesse" cherche à répondre au défi de la sagesse païenne (notamment, la philosophie) par rapport à la Révélation divine. On y trouve notamment, reprises de la philosophie grecque, les quatre vertus cardinales : "Aime-t-on la rectitude ? Les vertus sont les fruits de ses travaux, car elle enseigne tempérance et prudence, justice et force."

Armed with only six passages in the Bible—often known as the "Clobber Passages"—the conservative Christian position has been one that stands against the full inclusion of our LGBTQ siblings. UnClobber reexamines each of those frequently quoted passages of Scripture, alternating with author Colby Martin's own story of being fired from an evangelical megachurch when they discovered his stance on sexuality.

"Le Deutéronome" est le cinquième livre de l'Ancien Testament. Il contient le récit des derniers discours de Moïse aux Israélites et le récit de sa mort, avant qu'ils n'entrent au pays de Canaan, sur l'autre rive du Jourdain. Il forme un second code de lois, après celui de l'Exode, d'où son titre de Deutéronome (seconde loi). Il retrace d'autre part différents événements vécus par les Israélites depuis leur sortie d'Égypte et déjà relatés dans les trois livres précédents du Pentateuque, (Exode, Lévitique et Nombres).

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible proclaims justice and abundance for the poor. Yet these powerful passages about poverty are frequently overlooked and misinterpreted. Enter the Poor People's Campaign, a movement against racism, poverty, ecological devastation, militarism, and religious nationalism. In We Cry Justice, Liz Theoharis, co-chair of the campaign, is joined by pastors, community organizers, scholars, low-wage workers, lay leaders, and people in poverty to interpret sacred stories about the poor seeking healing, equity, and freedom.

A significant number of Americans, especially evangelical Christians, believe Earth and humankind were created in their present form sometime in the last 10,000 years or so - the rationale being that this is (presumably) the story told in the book of Genesis. Within that group, any threatening scientific evidence that suggests otherwise is rejected or, when possible, retrofitted into a creationist worldview.

Throughout history, the war between good and evil has influenced humanity. Originally created in the image of the good father, mankind fell to sin because of the influence of the bad father of lies, Satan. Now as humanity approaches the second coming of Jesus Christ and the end of this war between good and evil, you must now make a decision either to follow the good father to eternal life, or the way of the bad father that leads to death.

God Won't Leave You There is a powerful reminder that God has a plan for your life, even when things are tough and seem hopeless. Drawing from the story of Joseph, rediscover how God can lift you from your pit to fulfill a glorious purpose, convert your struggles into strength, and lead you...

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.

Quoted in the book of Jude, and used to form our view of angels and demons, this book connects the dots of doctrine and prophecy in the scriptures. Details are revealed about the "Sons of God, (angels), that left their positions in heaven to marry human women", having children that became giants and monsters called Nephilim who introduced violence, sorcery, and evil spirits into the world. This book, along with the Book of Jubilees, is considered sacred to the Christian church in Ethiopia, and is placed in their Bible alongside the Old Testament books.

Dan Brown's International best-seller The DaVinci Code has raised many questions in the minds of readers. The DaVinci Code, in blurring the lines between fact and fiction, popularizes the speculations and contentions of numerous more serious books that are also attracting wide attention. How should we respond to such claims that we now have documents that reveal secrets about Jesus, secrets long suppressed by the church and other religious institutions?

Can archaeological discoveries offer proof of the Bible's historical accuracy? Did the Bible writer's get the details, the people, and places correct? Look at the evidence archaeology can provide. Listed here are 75 of the top archaeological discoveries associated with the Bible. What can archaeology prove?

"Le 1er livre de Samuel" est un livre biblique qui fait partie des Livres historiques dans l'Ancien Testament chrétien et des "Livres des Prophètes" (Nevi'im). Le livre se concentre sur la vie de Samuel ; puis sur le règne tragique du premier roi d'Israël, Saül, choisi et oint par Samuel ; et enfin sur l'essentiel de la vie de David, dont la narration s'achève dans "le 2e livre de Samuel". Il couvre une période d'environ cent ans correspondant à peu près à la vie de Samuel.

"Le 1er livre des Rois" est un livre de l'Ancien Testament classé parmi "Les livres des Prophètes" dans le judaïsme et le christianisme. Avec "Le 2e livre des Rois" il constituait à l'origine un ensemble, "Le livre des Rois" qui a été divisé à l'époque de la Septante. "Les deux livres des Rois" racontent l'histoire d'Israël depuis la rébellion d'Adonias (Adonija), quatrième fils du roi David (vers 1015 av. J.-C.) jusqu'à la captivité finale de Juda (vers 586 av. J.-C.).