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The history of the Herodian dynasty is a complex tapestry of ambition, architectural brilliance, and profound political volatility. At the center of one of its most turbulent transitions stands Herod Archelaus, the son of Herod the Great and Malthace, a Samaritan woman. While his father’s reign was defined by the massive expansion of the Second Temple and the construction of monumental fortresses like Masada, Archelaus inherited a kingdom on the brink of exhaustion and revolt.

The Boyhood of Jesus reimagines the early life of Jesus—from Bethlehem to Nazareth and his visit to the temple at twelve. It emphasizes moral character, innocence, wisdom, and reverence, portraying his upbringing under Mary and Joseph and formative experiences in the temple. Gentle, instructive tone suitable for children.

A central figure in Christian tradition, Mary of Nazareth is both pivotal in theologies of the incarnation and a source of theological controversy. In this volume, bible scholar and priest Christopher Bryan examines the role of Mary in the theology of the first generations of Christians. Considering every reference to Mary in the New Testament in the order that the biblical texts were written, Mary of Nazareth situates biblical texts' treatment of Mary within first-century culture and examines changing theologies of Mary and the incarnation among the earliest generations of Christians

Gary Paul Gates’ testimony, “Surviving What Could Have Been,” is a personal reflection on his childhood leading into his high school years, drawing parallels to the tragic events at Columbine High School and the impact they had on him. The book is inspired by the story of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student killed at Columbine, and the author’s realization that his own experiences were not as unique as he once believed.

What do George Whitefield, Elisabeth Elliot, and J. Gresham Machen have in common? They were all Evangelical Heroes. In the Evangelical Heroes series, Joel Beeke and Douglas Bond present thirty biographical sketches of faithful evangelical leaders from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth...

What can we learn by watching Jesus respond to his mother, when she asks him for help, and he changes the water into wine? What is Jesus saying to Nicodemus, “the up and in,” about being born again and the Spirit? And with the “the down and out” Samaritan Woman at the Well, Jesus shows us how to effectively reach those who have been wounded by religion and relationships.

This monumental feat of translation, the product of a ten-year-long collaboration between one of our most respected scholars of Islam (Bruce B. Lawrence) and a poet and scholar of literature (M. A. R. Habib), The Qur'an: A Verse Translation offers listeners the first rendering in English to echo, in accessible and fluent verse, the sonorous beauty of the Arabic original as well as the complex nuances of its meaning.

Discover parables that ignited minds, miracles that defied logic, and unyielding love that knows no bounds. As you walk alongside Jesus through his joys and trials, you'll find your own perspectives challenged, your heart yearning, and your spirit awakening to the boundless possibilities of love, forgiveness, and redemption. Discover everything ever written about Jesus by those who knew him in this easy-to-understand story. This extraordinary book brings you the amazing but true record of the man who changed the world, the person about whom millions have strong opinions but little knowledge.

Featuring testimonies from Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand and other persecuted Christians from throughout history until today, Whom Shall I Fear? invites you to encounter 366 biblical passages that will take you beyond anxiety, doubt, and fear, grounding your faith in God’s character as you live...

Living in the Afterlife is more than just a collection of interviews; it is a beacon of hope and encouragement for those seeking to understand the afterlife and the eternal nature of the soul.

Despite growing secularization, our culture still pays a lot of attention to the devil. He shows up everywhere from movies to music and is blamed for all sorts of crimes, natural disasters, and the policies of politicians we don't like. Yet in the Bible, Satan is barely present, barely speaks, and is subject to God's authority. So how has he gotten so much airtime in the lives of Christians and the wider culture? Award-winning biographer Jared Brock sorts through the myths and misinformation about the devil, revealing a biblical adversary we need to know.

Now an original series on Prime Video. A 30-day devotional by Harvest Ministries founder Greg Laurie based on the life of King David and the Prime Video Original Series House of David. Spend 30 days gaining biblical and spiritual insights into one of the Bible’s most complex and relatable...

In this illuminating exploration, Saint Patrick delves into the man behind the legend. From his dramatic early years as a Roman Briton enslaved by Irish raiders to his calling as a missionary in the land of his captivity, Patrick’s story is one of transformation, faith, and unwavering devotion.

Much has been written about the life, ministry, and theology of the apostle Paul. But what about Paul specifically as a preacher? How did he understand his commission from the risen Lord Jesus to preach the gospel, and how did he put it into practice? Further, what lessons can contemporary preachers learn from Paul about the theology and practice of preaching to help them be more faithful messengers of God's Word?

Un historien célèbre a soulevé un jour que peu importe votre opinion personnelle sur Jésus-Christ, ce dernier s'impose comme une figure centrale dans l'histoire de la civilisation occidentale. Qu'il soit violemment rejeté par certains ou adoré passionnément par d'autres, Jésus est encore...

In Dangerous Grace, you'll journey through Scripture's unfiltered world, where saints stumble, kingdoms rise and fall, hearts harden, prisons become places of worship, and impossible lives are transformed by extraordinary grace. More than a study of biblical characters, this is an invitation to experience their stories from the inside. Through rich, immersive storytelling, you'll stand on ancient battlefields, walk the halls of royal palaces, sit in dark prison cells, and witness the moments that changed history, and eternity.

Após o grande sucesso do livro 9 meses com Maria, Pe. Luís Erlin apresenta sua continuação: 3 meses com São José, uma obra que nos convida a mergulhar na vida e espiritualidade de José, homem revestido pela simplicidade, de espírito dedicado e coração puro, que acolheu a vontade de Deus no seio de sua família, a Sagrada Família, colaborando com o Pai em seu maravilhoso projeto de salvação da humanidade. Nesta obra, você seguirá os passos de José, fiel esposo de Maria e pai adotivo de Jesus. Serão três meses de profunda oração guiada pelo coração castíssimo de São José.

Do mesmo autor do best-seller 9 meses com Maria, o livro A mulher que tocou em Jesus - Em Deus não existem acasos, existe providência é uma obra de ficção em prosa, baseada na passagem bíblica do evangelho de Marcos, o qual relata a história da mulher que por doze anos padecia de um fluxo de sangue e que, ao tocar na orla do manto de Jesus, foi curada. Com o intuito de aproximar essa mulher "misteriosa" à nossa vida, apresentando uma mulher que nos aponte o caminho de uma vida em Cristo, Pe.

The Incarnate Christ and His Critics engages objections to the divine identity of Jesus from Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, progressive Christians, Muslims, Unitarians, and others. Bowman and Komoszewski show how biblical scholarship cannot reasonably ignore the enduring, wide-ranging, and positive case for the deity of Christ.

The centuries after the Protestant Reformation brought about a radical reinterpretation of the epistles of St. Paul, disconnected from any historical reality. But Paul operated, during his entire life, as a faithful Pharisee within the Roman Jewish world. In Saint Paul the Pharisee: Jewish Apostle to All Nations, Fr. Stephen De Young surveys Paul’s life and writings, interpreting them within the Holy Tradition of the Orthodox Church.