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Handbook of the Militant Christian (Latin: Enchiridion militis Christiani), which has also been translated as Handbook of a Christian Knight and The Manual of a Christian Knight, is a work written by Dutch scholar Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam in 1503. First published in English in 1533 by William Tyndale, this is the 1962 English edition by John Patrick Dolan.
During a stay in Tournehem, a castle near Saint-Omer in the north of modern-day France,...
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Christian scholar Charles Guignebert (1867-1939) lectured extensively on Christian history at the Sorbonne, and conducted a 23 year long "seminar" on the New Testament. In this extensive work, Guignebert illuminates the evolution of Christianity over nineteen centuries.
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This fully-researched, eight-session guide takes participants through a variety of engaging materials that will enable youth leaders, Christian teachers, and parents to strategically teach truth to the next generation. These authors are both parent's and have been youth leaders (and Sean has been a Christian school teacher), so they know how to equip youth influencers to discover fresh ways to reach students and help them be effective defenders of...
824) The Archaeology Book
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Developed with three educational levels in mind, The Archaeology Book takes readers on an exciting exploration of history and ancient cultures. Readers will learn both the techniques of the archaeologist and the accounts of some of the richest discoveries of the Middle East that demonstrate the accuracy and historicity of the Bible. In The Archaeology Book, readers will unearth: How archaeologists know what life was like in the past. Why broken pottery...
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Timeless questions are the questions asked as we confront the mysteries of life: What is our origin, essential nature, best way to live a good life, and final destiny? The questions are timeless because each generation keeps asking them, and their mysteries are never fully resolved. The world religions, in their ancient forms, explore these mysteries and provide not so much answers as useful insight for thinking about human existence. Each chapter...
826) GARGANTUOUS Nephilim and the Men of Shem: Giant Lie and Giant Truth Concerning The Book of Giants
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Have you ever had someone mention the Nephilim? And, it left you with a ton of questions? Well, this book answers those age-old questions about the giants of the Bible; and gives the reader a look behind the veil of mystery and deceit. We discuss a Giant Lie and a Giant Truth, Flat-Earth, UFO's, Time-Travel, and much more!
It might surprise you that our primary reference for these topics will be the Bible! Scriptures do hold the key to these Gargantuan...
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In this book Archbishop Sheen reflects on Christian Ethics and provides guidance on how to improve one's life.
Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979) was one of the best-loved prelates of twentieth century Catholicism. A prolific writer and orator, a distinguished scholar and teacher, an influential master of the media, Bishop Sheen was one of the most effective communicators of our time. His scores of books have offered inspiration, profound thought, and...
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This is a great introduction to the sanctuary.
After Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, God instructed them to build Him a sanctuary. Almost everything about the sanctuary had a symbolic meaning associated with it. The overall message behind all of the symbols of the sanctuary was the plan of salvation. This was the Gospel message before there was a Bible!
This short book is an introduction to understanding the sanctuary and its symbolism,...
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First published in 1959, this is the fascinating biography of Blessed Anne-Marie Javouhey (1779-1851), a French nun who founded the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Cluny. Widely regarded as an outstanding religious figure of the 19th century, Blessed Anne-Marie Javouhey was the foundress of the order of Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny. Venerated in the Roman Catholic Church, she was also known as the Liberator of the Slaves in the New World, and as the...
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The second chapter of the Acts of the Apostles tells us that the new Christian church continued steadfastly in the Apostles' Doctrine. But what was/is that doctrine? This book covers important topics such as the nature of God, sin, the plan of salvation as found in Acts 2:38, holiness, and more.
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LIFE AMONG PAGANS. How do you live in a culture where the worldview conflicts with Christianity? Learn from Paul as he presents his beliefs to the most powerful court in Athens and settles among the Greco-Romans of Corinth, who valued wealth and class, worship of multiple gods, and decadent pleasure seeking above all else. In this sixteenth volume of That The World May Know®, discover how to live in your own Athens or Corinth-a dechristianized Western...
834) About My Sisters
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On the heels of her poignant and critically acclaimed memoirs, Waiting and Raising Blaze, Debra Ginsberg explores the unique connection she shares with her three sisters.
In About My Sisters, Ginsberg examines the special bond she shares with her three sisters, May, Lavander and Deja. As her hippie parents criss-crossed the globe, Debra, the oldest of five children, formed indelible bonds with her three sisters that last to this day. Separated by...
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Lifelong Faith provides a blueprint for Christian formation that forms disciples of all ages and transforms church communities.
Vibrant lifelong faith formation can renew and revitalize faith across generations and contribute towards a thriving congregation that lives its mission. Using the seven elements outlined in this book, churches will create a dynamic and vital plan that can be customized to meet the needs, interests, and challenges we face...
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The growth of the church around the world has led to an increased need for qualified theological educators, both locally and from the global community. Yet, teaching cross-culturally is fraught with overlooked challenges, and lack of cultural sensitivity can undermine educators' credibility, distort their message, and threaten the fruit of their ministry.
Teaching across Cultures is a deeply practical guidebook for teaching theology beyond one's...
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Originally published in 1960, Dawn Over Temple Roofs tells the enlightening story of the First Protestant Missionary to Thailand, from their very first arrival in 1828, through to the merger of the Mission with the national Church in 1957.
The book includes the following chapter titles: How it all Happened. Off to the North. A Perfect Breakfast. Pioneer Doctor. The First Language Lesson. Village Touring. Princes and Persecution. The Wrath of Men...
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Go from reading the Bible because you should… …to reading it because you want to. Help! How Do I Read the Bible? strips away complicated study lessons and theological lingo common in Bible-reading guides and reveals a simpler truth: Reading the Bible is about discovering God's heart. When we know why we're reading and who we're reading about, the how falls naturally into place. You will experience… • A guilt-free approach to reading the Bible...
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IN the golden days of happy childhood we all loved to read that sweet story of Our Lady's life called The Lily of Israel. The gentle narrative of holy souls was so entrancing and the sacred scenes so bathed in the colors of romance that our hearts were captivated and our souls filled with spiritual gladness.
Alas! when in riper years we turned once more the dear old pages, something was wanting-something seemed amiss. The story was still interesting,...
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Change Your Life Through Love is Stella Terrill Mann's second book on inspirational living. Filled with concrete examples from life of how others have solved their problems by learning the spiritual laws and how to work them, this book will be welcomed by Unity and all New Thought students, but is by no means confined to this field. The author is widely known through former writings, especially her first book, Change Your Life Through Prayer.This...