Nicodemus Quest

Author : Johannes Nissen
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1621899209
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Gospel of John and the Religious Quest written by Johannes Nissen and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gospel of John and the Religious Quest argues that at its origin the Fourth Gospel was part of a dialogue with various religious traditions, and that to this day it is being used in active dialogue with those who live in traditions other than the Christian. In the first part of the book, Johannes Nissen analyzes a number of texts selected both for their central importance to John's theology and for their special relevance in today's religious quests and encounters. These texts focus on John's images of Life--water, bread, light, way, and tree--but also treat concepts that are crucial to the Fourth Gospel--Word, Truth, and Love. In the second part, Nissen focuses on significant issues for current readers of the Gospel: the relation between incarnation and inculturation; models for dialogue with other religions; images of Christ; truth and love as criteria for dialogue; and the experience of faith in the light of the Fourth Gospel.

Author : Michael Haag
Publisher : Profile Books
ISBN 13 : 1847659381
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Quest For Mary Magdalene written by Michael Haag and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mary Magdalene is a larger figure than any text, larger than the Bible or the Church; she has taken on a life of her own. She has been portrayed as a penitent whore, a wealthy woman, Christ's wife, an adulteress, a symbol of the frailty of women and an object of veneration. And, to this day, she remains a potent and mysterious figure. In the manner of a quest, this book follows Mary Magdalene through the centuries, explores how she has been reinterpreted for every age, and examines what she herself reveals about woman and man and the divine. It seeks the real Mary Magdalene in the New Testament and in the Gnostic gospels where she is extolled as the chief disciple of Christ. It investigates how and why the Church recast her as a fallen woman, it traces her story through the Renaissance when she became a goddess of beauty and love, and it looks at Mary Magdalene as the feminist icon she has become today.

Author : John Painter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Quest for the Messiah written by John Painter and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the seething and confused messianic expectations of the first century-and why John found these so significant and so important for any understanding of human life in the world.

Author : Bill Kincaid
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781490418339
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nicodemus' Quest written by Bill Kincaid and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Jewish Supreme Court known as the Sanhedrin had already found Jesus Christ guilty of blasphemy and condemned him to die, setting in motion the events culminating in his death by crucifixion a few hours later. Why then would two of the most influential members of the Sanhedrin risk alienating their colleagues by removing Jesus' body from the cross and giving him a proper burial? Didn't they realize it was a lost cause—that Jesus' death proved he couldn't be either the Messiah or the son of God? Yet Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea risked everything they had worked so hard for throughout their lives by identifying with Jesus at a time when even his friends and disciples had deserted him. What had they learned in their investigations into Jesus' background and ministry that caused them to take such drastic action? For that matter, why had they investigated him in the first place? Is Jesus the Messiah—and what relevance does that have for us two thousand years later? "A compelling, inventive and moving novel ... Extensive biblical, historical, geographical, archeological and linguistic research exudes from each page. Kincaid selected this novel approach--quite literally--as a creative-yet-solid mechanism for reporting key events in Jesus' ministry, as well as his death/burial/resurrection and the launch of the church ... a great story." --Review published in The Baptist Standard "Bill Kincaid has learned well the art of crafting a historical novel. Here is a marvelously readable story that embodies the truth of Jesus the Messiah."--Dr. Paige Patterson, President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary "Join Nicodemus on his quest. He was waiting for the Messiah. He was seeking the Messiah. He longed to meet the Messiah. Perhaps you can identify with Nicodemus. Haven't you been in his sandals? Haven't you, too, sought Jesus? If you haven't met the Messiah, you will by joining Bill Kincaid on the journey from the Jordan River to the cross. If you have already met the Redeemer, you will be renewed in your faith as you walk with Nicodemus. Bill tells a remarkable story that will touch your heart and strengthen your faith!"-- Bryan Flanagan, VP of Sales and Training, Zig Ziglar Corporation "Bill Kincaid may well become the new John Grisham of Christian fiction. Nicodemus' Quest is an amazing weave of scripture into a spell-binding story of a behind the scenes investigation taken on by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. Even though this is a fictional account, the fact of the matter is that it could have actually happened, which makes this book all the more fascinating! This is also great reading because of the accuracy and detail of Jewish customs presented throughout the story."--Dr. Rix W. Tillman, Past President, Southern Baptists of Texas Pastor's Conference"Bill Kincaid has gathered what information and speculation there is about Nicodemus and combined it with Biblical prophecy and extensive research into the Jewish and Roman laws and culture of the times to create a plausible and well-rounded historical fiction about Nicodemus and his interactions with Jesus in 'Nicodemus' Quest.' Kincaid does a great job . . . It is a moving story, and a compelling one, that brings a portion of the Bible to life."--The Sanger Courier

Author : Earl F. Palmer
Publisher : Regent College Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781573831437
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book That John Wrote written by Earl F. Palmer and published by Regent College Publishing. This book was released on 1999-09 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Hyginus Mathurin
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1462038824
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evolution of Darkness written by Hyginus Mathurin and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world of technological revelations and human genius, organized religions continue to hold on to the element of faith. There are many religious questions that are satisfactorily answered in science, yet conveniently ignored by the faithful. Amidst the numerous scientific breakthroughs of the 21st Century, some still see science as the opposite of religion, even when the evidence is convincing that the two are complementary. Evolution of Darkness invites its readers to step out of the box to consider a few ideas on the dogmas that dominate religious thoughts and influences. On Christmas Eve 2012, I was invited to a candle lighting ceremony when it struck me that the Darkness we were driving out sat at the center of the flames we were holding in our hands. In other words, the Darkness in the center of the candle was responsible for the flame that provided the light in the room. This discovery enhanced my perception that the Darkness we see is the color of the energy that permeates the cosmos. Evolution of Darkness contends that this energy is intelligent and is the only authority capable of creating and sustaining this universe we live in. Every aspect of life, whether animate or inanimate, represents an expression of the Evolution of Darkness. The only legitimate expression of the God of creation is Darkness/Energy. Everything from electromagnetism to righteousness and faith are attributes of Dark Energy. From a realistic perspective, the Creator of this violent system is not a morally good God, but a God who has created a system that satisfies His needs. Everything we see around us is necessary and creates the perfect balance for the constant operation of the universe.

Author : Baker Publishing Group
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 0801071739
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walk Thru the Book of John, A written by Baker Publishing Group and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians all over the world trust Walk Thru the Bible to help them deepen their spiritual lives through a greater understanding of God's Word. Now Walk Thru the Bible is launching its own small group Bible study series that will uncover the richness of the Scriptures. Each guide explores a book of the Bible or a prominent Bible character, offering rich insights and practical life application. These discussion guides are perfect for Bible study groups, Sunday schools, small groups, and individuals who want a deeper understanding of books of the Bible and heroes of the faith. About the series Christians all over the world trust Walk Thru the Bible to help them deepen their spiritual lives through a greater understanding of God's Word. Now Walk Thru the Bible is launching a new inductive Bible study series with Baker Books that will uncover the richness of the Scriptures. Each guide explores a book of the Bible or a prominent Bible character, offering rich insights and practical life application. These discussion guides are perfect for Bible study groups, Sunday schools, small groups, and individuals who want a deeper understanding of books of the Bible and heroes of the faith.

Author : Ben Witherington
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 9780664256210
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book John's Wisdom written by Ben Witherington and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus as depicted in the Fourth Gospel is remarkably dissimilar to the Jesus found in the synoptic gospels. In this book, Witherington places the Gospel of John within its proper literary, historical, social and theological contexts. What emerges is a compelling argument that the Gospel of John has an agenda for mission, in addition to concerns for discipleship and community life.

Author : Methodist Church (U.S.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 690 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book General Minutes of the Annual Conferences of the United Methodist Church in the United States, Territories, and Cuba written by Methodist Church (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lance Edwin Compton
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1490829261
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I Believe: a Fulfillment of Promises written by Lance Edwin Compton and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-06-27 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A self-described hillbilly from western Oklahoma, Lance Compton is one of Gods unlikely servants whose life illustrates that Jesus Christ did not cease to transform the wayward into His ambassadors on the Damascus Road. After a devastating diagnosis with cancer in the seventh grade, Lance was miraculously and spontaneously healed by Gods gracious hand. This event gave him an unquenchable desire for a deeper knowledge and fuller understanding of his Creator, and he immediately embarked upon an unorthodox journey toward that end. Lances peregrination of faith has brought him into fellowship and friendship with some of the countrys most influential people, allowed him to see the halls of power, reserved a seat for him at the table of one of the worlds largest Christian ministries, anointed him a zealous caretaker of societys discards, asked him to prevent a heinous murder, shown him the extent to which Gods grace abounds, bestowed upon him the grandest of purposes, and led him to the greatest treasure of allintimate knowledge of the Truth. You will want to walk alongside Lance as he recounts his journey upon the narrow way and learns from station to station how secure is that foundation upon which the structure of a full life stands, how careful is the Potter whose hands labor diligently to bring forth perfection, how priceless is the mosaic that reflects the light of its Maker, and how beautiful are the feet that abide in the dust for good news sake. Come and see.