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In the 1950s, after the publication of Moses, Man of the Mountain, Zora Neale Hurston penned a historical novel reconsidering the life of one of the most well-known Biblical figures, Herod the Great, reimagining him in a very different light than his villainous portrayal in the New Testament. In Hurston’s retelling, Herod is a forerunner of Christ, a religious and philosophical man who enriched Jewish culture and lived a life of adventure.

Follow along as Senior Demon Deumus teaches fledgling tempter Bentrock how to steer his prey, a Texas prison inmate, toward the wide gate that leads to destruction. One would think that securing the damnation of this "bunch of criminals, thugs, and addicts" would be an easy task, but, as Deumus notes, it is not. "If they start to consider themselves - now naked and in a cage - the terrible, awful, incontrovertible truth occurs to even the hardest heart: I was made for more than this."

The Kuur have fought relentlessly. And now control a third of First Realm. Otec Plas can free the land. But sometimes, to save a thing, you must divide it. Kingdom building isn't for the faint of Heart.

Abramm Kalladorne has returned to Kiriath to claim the crown he thought he would never wear and to prepare his people for the inevitable attack of the armies of the Black Moon. Though fiercely opposed by his own kin and reluctant to thrust his country into civil war at the worst possible time, he nevertheless believes this course of action is Kiriath's only hope of salvation.

In all den Jahrhunderten inkarnierten sich immer wieder Geistwesen freiwillig in einen Menschenkörper, um die beseelten Menschen in allen Völkern aufzuklären. Sie lehrten die Wahrheit über die Entstehung der materiellen Fallschöpfung und des Menschen. Sie machten die Menschen auf den Sinn ihrer Inkarnation aufmerksam. Sie verkündeten die Regeln, also die Gesetzmäßigkeiten und Gebote des Lebens. Sie waren und sind ihren beseelten Geschwistern Vorbild und Wegweiser, damit diese ihre Fehlhaltungen dem Leben, den Menschen, den Tieren und der Natur gegenüber erkennen können.

Considered by many to be James Kavanaugh's most powerful book, it contains his own personal philosophy in a tale about a community of pelicans and the life of the amazing Harry Lagendorf Pelican. Dear Abby offered to give money back to anyone who did not love this book. This audiobook is a must-listen for anyone trapped in an unhappy relationship, job, or way of life.

En estas líneas podrás verte en el espejo de Cristo, el cual refleja tu imagen deformada por el pecado y el resultado de tus decisiones y acciones. Verás también si estás preso en la cárcel del pecado y viviendo tras barrotes de hierro por tus faltas, o sin barrotes, pero atado a circunstancias creadas por el enemigo.

Five people are killed when a heavily traveled rope bridge in Peru collapses. Brother Juniper, a Franciscan friar, witnesses this event and this sets him on a quest: Who were each of these individuals? Why do unfortunate events happen to innocent or undeserving people? What led to these people being on the bridge at the fateful moment? While many view this novel as a serious reflection on life, death, and love, this narration highlights Wilder’s tongue-in-cheek stance, suggesting the author used humor, irony, and even sarcasm to examine faith, fate, and chance.

Jesus kehrt zu den Menschen zurück und das zur Zeit der spanischen Inquisition. Er trifft dort auf den greisen Großinquisitor, der ihn zum Tod auf dem Scheiterhaufen verurteilen will. Der Großinquisitor verhört den Gefangenen, wenn er ihn auch dabei kein Wort sprechen lässt. Er wirft Jesus vor, er habe seine Kirche im Stich gelassen. Ohne Klerus wäre die Menschheit nicht lebensfähig. Freiheit, so der alternde Mann, sei nicht in der Natur des Menschen verankert, sie würde nur Chaos verursachen.

Faith Hope lost both her first and middle names in a terrible fire, leaving her in physical and emotional pain. An angel of mercy disguised as a caregiver helps her recover them both. Faith Didn’t Die is a simple allegorical tale about finding one’s faith in hard times.

Walk with Philip through the streets of first-century Samaria and Jerusalem. Listen to him talk with Jesus in a market place. Watch him struggle with anger, fear and stress. Feel his enduring love. Get to know the Bible’s first evangelist, and know that if he could do it, so can you. Philip is a rags-to-spiritual-riches story full of warmth, romance, drama and truth.

Evidence of Christianity is about the adventurous journey of two characters who desperately want to help the people of the City of Morphoo, a city lost in darkness. With an inner drive to set people free, Hunger and Thirst take inspiration from their grandmother as they set out to climb a mountain outside the city in hopes of finding answers at the top.

Theo, an elder Christian, mentors two younger believers, guiding them through various foundational concepts of the Christian faith. He covers theological topics such as the nature of God, the meaning behind Jesus' parables, and the storytelling structure of the Bible. Emphasis is placed on personal faith growth, understanding the biblical context, and applying these teachings to modern life. The dialogue encompasses a range of subjects including the Trinity, the significance of baptism, interpreting Jesus' teachings, and crafting parables.

Shepherd's mission isn't going to be easy. While his rebellious shipmates prefer to sit anchored in the Shallows forever, Shepherd intends to obey the Master’s orders: sail across the Forbidden Sea to shore. No matter the cost. After Shepherd’s patience finally runs out, he secretly weighs anchor in the dead of night, forcing all onboard to begin their journey across the sea—ready or not.

In the center of suffering and death, there is a persistent voice that whispers, "Our time here is not permanent." Abaddon is determined to destroy all inhabitants on planet earth. Adonai is determined to save them at any cost. Abba loves them all. Anon is tasked with recording every word, every action, and every conflict during a war that centers on good versus evil. No matter who wins this war, planet earth will be destroyed.

Kent, 1953. The Woolworths Erith store, a beloved cornerstone of the community, faces closure if the December turnover fails to increase. And, as if store manager Betty Billington doesn't have enough on her plate, personnel shortages and a troublesome new employee add to the strife. With Christmas on the horizon, Betty and her staff must strive to find solutions to improve business and keep the store running – from special events for late-night customers to a festive group trip into central London.

Bella is living her best life in Wynbridge, with her beloved Spaniel, Tink. She’s found a way to keep the house she inherited from her grandparents while expanding her dream business – Away With the Fairies – and she’s ecstatic that Christmas is on the horizon! In fact, everything is perfect until family friend, Catherine Connelly asks Bella if she’d be willing to rent part of the house to freelance author, Jude who is researching the history of the Connelly Clan and Wynthorpe Hall ahead of turning his findings into a book.

A firestorm of revival has been ignited by an unprecedented move of God’s Spirit that is sweeping the world. However, not everyone is happy about it, and powerful enemies are at work trying to stop what God is doing. Jimmy finds himself at the center of this epic conflict, suffering a tragic loss and receiving help from an unexpected source.

The Veil is a biblical fiction book about the tearing of the veil inside the Jewish tabernacle when Jesus died on the cross. We don't know of any eye witnesses to this from the Bible, but in the bibilical fiction story, The Veil, a Priest and a young boy who is being trained to become a Priest are eyewitnesses to this spectacular event. Come along on this journey and experience this heart-pounding, fear-inducing, yet awe-inspiring event that holds so much meaning to the Christian faith.

Seeker’s Progress explores the world that John Bunyan created in his classic book, The Pilgrim’s Progress. There is another man from the City of Destruction who follows after Christian also seeking to find truth. With the help of Evangelist, Seeker follows the King’s road on his way to the Celestial City. Along the way, he visits many of the same places that Christian visited and meets several of the same people that Christian met all the while trying to catch up to his friends, Christian and Faithful. His experiences are very different than his predecessors.

Christian's Walk brings pertinent scriptures to life as the King's children travel through a confusing and turbulent world. The characters of Christian Walk become our mirrored images revealing the thoughts and intents of the heart.

A collection of contemporary Christian short stories which reveal the love and character of Jesus Christ through classic allegory. The listener may find a new inspiration of love and trust for the Blessed Son of God through these fictional stories of hope, joy, peace, and faith. The nature of spiritual warfare, angels and demons, and prevailing prayer are covered in this anthology and it is suitable for devotions or Bible studies.