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Robert Alter has taught Hebrew and comparative literature at the University of California, Berkeley, since 1967. The author of more than twenty books, he has also published four volumes of Bible translation, most recently The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary (Norton). In 2009, Alter received the Robert Kirsch Award from the Los Angeles Times for lifetime contribution to American letters.
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The Book of James was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus, not the better known Apostle James. This epistle was intended to encourage practical ways of fulfilling Christian duties and warns against certain vices. James alludes greatly to Christ's teachings and his book is said to hold similarities to the Sermon on the Mount. English speakers are acclaiming American voice artist Bill Foote for his caring read of God's word, making the complete...
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As Christians, we have a hope that withstands all trouble. In fact, while many strive to avoid suffering, believers can actually rejoice in it. Why? Because God will vindicate his people. We can rest in God's salvation now and look forward to the day he will bring full redemption. This letter, written by the apostle Peter points us to Christ in times of tribulation and encourages us to persevere in the midst of suffering. Listen to Peter as he illustrates...
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"God is light." (1 John 1:5) This means we can always count on him to overcome evil with good. Having assurance of our salvation in Christ equips us to stand firm in the face of evil. This letter points Christians back to the gospel. "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life." (1 John 5:13) It encourages believers to live obedient lives in light of the salvation they have in...
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The second book of Samuel paints a portrait of Israel's greatest king. King David had many military triumphs and was richly blessed by God. Despite this, even David was prone to fall into temptation. In this book, we can grow in knowledge of sin and its consequences. More importantly we can better understand how our merciful God still wants to use us in His redemption plan.
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Like many of us, the Thessalonians need to be reminded of the reality of Christ's second coming. In this book, Paul encourages believers to look forward to the second coming as the final accomplishment of God's promise to save his people. In light of the Thessalonians' false sense of security, Paul only addresses the timing of the second coming by saying, "…the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night." (1 Thes. 5:2) With this in mind,...
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God is faithful and always keeps His promises. In 1 Chronicles God's promise to David is fulfilled when David becomes king over all of Israel. The genealogies in this book remind us that every one of His children play a role in His redemption plan. We can rest assured that we are each playing a vital role in this plan as well.
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The apostle Peter writes to churches pertaining the false teachers and opposition among them. His letter is a reminder that God's grace is not only pardon but also power to live righteously in the face of opposition. Because we have the Holy Spirit, we can pursue holiness, bear fruit, and deny false teachers. Peter's exhortations are an encouragement to remain steadfast and firm in the faith.
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After finding out that the Corinthian church was filled with pride and committing sexual immorality, Paul teaches believers about the dangers of abusing freedom. The real problem is that the believers have a misunderstanding of grace. The Corinthian church was basing its faith on cheap grace. Cheap grace is grace without the cross, grace without repentance, and grace without cost. Listen to Paul as he tells believers about Christ who has given us...
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The Israelites are becoming a unified nation under a king. The first two kings, Saul and David, are anointed by Samuel. Take a look into the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David as they experience struggles and reveal the many faults of the human condition, giving us a picture of our own humanity.
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If you could ask God for anything in the world, knowing it would be given to you, what would you ask for? Solomon asked for wisdom. For many, this sounds like a silly request but Solomon knew wisdom was everything he needed in order to successfully carry out the assignment God gave him. In this book, we can learn the importance of habitually looking to God, the giver of all good things.
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This letter was written by Paul while he was imprisoned Rome. The apostle is experiencing persecution for his faith but this is no surprise to him, nor is it stealing his hope. "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." (2 Tim. 3:12) He is writing this letter to encourage Timothy, his co-worker, to be strong in the Lord in spite of suffering. He calls on him to be a good soldier of Jesus Christ, as we should...
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This letter was written by Paul while he was imprisoned Rome. The apostle is experiencing persecution for his faith but this is no surprise to him, nor is it stealing his hope. "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." (2 Tim. 3:12) He is writing this letter to encourage Timothy, his co-worker, to be strong in the Lord in spite of suffering. He calls on him to be a good soldier of Jesus Christ, as we should...
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After admonishing believers in Corinth for their sinful ways and abuse of grace, Paul writes a second letter, commending them for their positive response to his first letter. He expresses his joy in hearing that they've repented and embraced his teachings. Paul then goes on to encourage believers to "...take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." (2 Corinthians 10:5) Listen as he reminds the church at Corinth that God has made them...
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The study Bible that gets you quickly and fully into the Word. Find what you need! The Open Bible, New King James Version is designed for the hungry reader. This Bible is filled with amazing study aids including comprehensive book introductions and outlines, 64-page concordance, Read-Along references and translation notes, and the classic Biblical Cyclopedic Index covering more than 8,000 textual entries. The Open Bible, New King James Version also...
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Since its first publication in 1611, the King James Version of the Bible, with its flowing language and prose rhythm, has had a profound influence on the literature of the past 400 years and is the greatest English translation ever produced. English speakers around the world are acclaiming this recent recording by British narrator, Christopher Glyn, who's talented voice and knowledge of the text makes for a rich listening experience, capturing the...
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This book is the result of several years of study of the Apostle Paul's ministry in the Acts of the Apostles, his epistles to the local churches of Asia Minor, Rome, individuals (Timothy, Titus, and Philemon) indeed to the Body of Christ as a whole. Unique words of the King James Bible examine 199 words chosen by the KJB translators that quite often differentiate the ministry of Paul, the principle doctrines of access to God, adoption, dispensation,...
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Songs of Solomon emphasizes the holiness and beauty of marriage through the story of a bridegroom who is in love with his bride. It can also been seen as an illustration of Christ's love for the Church. Listen to this love poem and get a taste of how marriage paints a perfect picture of the gospel.
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This edition of the King James Bible features the Old Testament and the New Testament. Set forth reading the word of God and experience the stories and anecdotes that act as the foundation for multiple religions. Noted as the most popular book ever written, the King James Bible is a must-have for any library. This version, The King James version, is an English translation that was created in 1604 and officially published and adopted by 1611.
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Commissioned in 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, 130 respected Bible scholars, church leaders, and lay Christians worked for seven years to create a completely modern edition of the King James Version that would continue the classic tradition of the original King James. With unyielding faithfulness to the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic texts, the translators applied the most recent research in archaeology, linguistics, and textual studies. The...