"A colorful guide introducing the newest Smithsonian museum, the National Museum of African American History and Culture"--

Is America a nation under God or a nation getting over God? In the United States, the Christian cause is in full retreat: Courts enshrine the counterfeit right of same-sex marriage Prayer, long since made illegal in public school, is increasingly pushed from other public places and occasions Policies of the social welfare state owe more to the principles of Robin Hood than of Jesus Crosses, erected in memorials to fallen soldiers, are threatened with...

Most of us have accepted the Bible as a part of our family tradition. Do we know if it is really true? What if it is? Or what if it isn't? You are about to discover information that will affect you and your generation. As you explore this subject with me, "Is the Bible Really True?" your faith will soar to new heights as you realize that: • The Jews are as permanent as the Sun, Moon and Stars • Even atheists who are honest, like Super-intellect...

In July 2008 a front-page story in the New York Times reported on the discovery of an ancient Hebrew tablet, dating from before the birth of Jesus, which predicted a Messiah who would rise from the dead after three days. Commenting on this startling discovery at the time, noted Talmud scholar Daniel Boyarin argued that "some Christians will find it shocking-a challenge to the uniqueness of their theology." Guiding us through a rich tapestry of new...

This book provides a biographical account of the remarkable Benedictine monk, Henri Le Saux (1910-1973), who spent the last two-and-a-half decades of his life in India, where he immersed himself in Hindu spirituality. It traces the central themes of his prolific writings on religious and mystical topics

This book is a systemic examination of prophecies and instructions to Ethiopia by God. They show how God used Ethiopia to ensure the continuation of the chosen people, supporting the kingdom of heaven. There are many prophecies and signs specifically referenced to Ethiopia and the Ethiopian people. In many verses, Ethiopia is, specifically addressed to come to the aid and/or support prophets spreading Christianity. It would be hard to overstate the...

From the opening chapter, we read:"It is time to rewrite ancient history! The chronology of ancient history as presented by modern secular scholarship is totally and emphatically bogus! The entire subject of biblical chronology, as well as all ancient world chronology, is herein challenged as never before."Now, for the first time, Mr. Finch corrects the errors of past chronological studies. With this important research, it is now possible to finally...

If you have called someone the apple of your eye, a lily among thorns or the salt of the earth, you have been quoting the Bible. But did you know it? The Bible is the bestselling book of all time. It has changed the course of nations, inspired many of the world's great works of art, culture, philanthropy and architecture. But how many people today know what it says? God's Library is designed to persuade the skeptical reader just how essential it is...

• Proof humor and the gospel are not mutually exclusive • Adds visual interest to bulletins and other printed materials • New from popular illustrator The second in a series of three books brings weekly gospel readings to life. Each week, a cartoon illustration and text of the gospel creates a lighthearted opportunity for individual reflection, or an enjoyable addition to study materials and church bulletins. These amusing and original reflections...

Apocalypticism is not a peripheral topic in biblical studies. It represents the central, characteristic transformation of Hebrew thought in the period of the Second Temple. It therefore constituted the worldview of Jesus, Paul, and the earliest Christians, and it is the context in which the New Testament books were written. In this volume, Frederick Murphy defines apocalypticism while discussing its origins, where it comes into play in the Hebrew...