This beautifully crafted edition of the Book of Enoch was created through the collaborative effort of Timothy Alberino and the Blurry Creatures podcast (Nathan Henry and Luke Rodgers).This complete edition of the Book of Enoch includes all three versions bearing the name of the fabled pre-Flood patriarch: 1 Enoch (R. H. Charles, 1917), 2 Enoch (W. R. Morfill, 1896), and 3 Enoch (Hugo Odeberg, 1928). A scholarly introduction of the texts, as well as extensive commentary on the Book of the Watchers (1 Enoch 1-36), is supplied by acclaimed author Timothy Alberino, whose unique insights into the Enochian tale will enrich (and challenge) your paradigm of the antediluvian world. The incredible events recorded in 1 Enoch are vividly brought to life in a series of conceptual scenes accompanied by full-color illustrations.The Book of Enoch contains one of the oldest stories ever told by the human species on Planet Earth. It is an epic tale of lustful angels, man-eating giants, and portentous visions of the end times. It introduces us to the heavenly Watchers and their earthborn hybrid sons, the mighty Nephilim, unlocking the meaning behind some of the most perplexing passages in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, including the enigmatic verses of Genesis 6:When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose. . . . The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown. (Genesis 6:1-4)Enoch, the son of Jared and seventh from Adam, is the most eminent pre-Flood patriarch in the annals of ancient Israel, and yet, paradoxically, the Hebrew scriptures have almost nothing to say concerning him. There can be no doubt that the Jews regarded Enoch as a holy scribe and prophet, indeed, the first and foremost on both accounts, but not a single word is attributed to him in the Old Testament. One is left to wonder, If Enoch is a scribe, then what did he write? And if a prophet, what did he prophesy?The answers to these questions are revealed in the Book of Enoch.Preserved for centuries by the Ethiopians, and discovered among the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Caves of Qumran, the Book of Enoch is an epic narrative concerning the world before the Flood of Noah. Laced with messianic prophecies, apocalyptic themes, and esoteric visions, the Enochian tale recounts the fall of the Watchers—a renegade group of angels who impregnated human women, progenerated man-eating giants, and disclosed forbidden knowledge from heaven that wreaked havoc on Earth. Enoch lays an essential foundation for understanding the origin of Nephilim and demons in the biblical text, and offers a unique window into the religious and intellectual currents of the Second Temple period.After centuries of suppression and obscurity, the Book of Enoch has resurfaced in our time and is enjoying a renewed interest among scholars and ordinary readers alike, who are rediscovering the Hebraic perception of the pre-Flood world and the extraordinary events that precipitated its cataclysmic destruction. Read more

This is the full, uninterrupted audiobook reading of I Enoch (or First Enoch) - read with the passion this masterpiece deserves by number one best-selling voice talent, Steve Cook. Why is The Book of Enoch so important to anyone interested in Biblical history? The answer is simple: It is directly quoted in the New Testament by Jude (vv.14-15). Themes of the book referenced in 2 Peter 2:1. Jesus also used content from The Book of Enoch in many of his sermons in Matthew and Luke. The first 36 chapters have been considered scripture in the Ethiopic Coptic Church (a church that ascribes their founder as the Apostle John). It was one of the most significant Jewish Pseudepigrapha (writings ascribed to someone other than the real author). It is believed that The Book of Enoch was taken out of the Jewish Canon by the Sanhedrin just after Jesus' death because of the prophesies they thought pointed to Jesus as the Messiah. However, The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church states, "...this view has been increasingly questioned, especially since the discovery of the Qumran fragments [where Dead Sea Scrolls were found]; for although all the other sections of 1 Enoch are well represented in these fragments, the messianic chapters (37-71) were not represented at all. Nor are they represented in the Greek and Latin fragments. It is probable, therefore, that they are a later (Christian) insertion into the Book and that it was the New Testament which influenced them rather than vice versa." In this text, you will hear the word of God through this amazing document. We will take this amazing journey together and learn why this text is not an official book of the bible as well as other amazing fun facts and surprises. So put your hand in mine and walk the same path that I walk as we enter into The Book of Enoch. Read more

The Complete Jewish Study Bible pairs the newly updated text of the best-selling Complete Jewish Bible with detailed notes and comprehensive study material to help both Jewish and Christian readers understand and connect with the essence of their faith―God’s redemptive plan for his people. Readers will be enriched through this Jewish reading of Scripture and the revelation of the long-awaited Messiah, Yeshua, throughout both the Tanakh (Old Testament) and the B’rit Hadashah (New Testament).Key Features:Over 100 articles―categorized into twelve themes―run throughout the Bible covering topics such as Jewish customs, messianic prophecy, the names of God, Shabbat, the Torah, and moreOver thirty additional topical articles―ranging from such subjects as the menorah and repentance, to Yeshua’s “Sermon on the Mount” and the Noachide Laws (the laws given by God to Noah and subsequent generations) and their applicability to Gentiles―offer fresh insight and spiritual applicationNew Bible book introductions, written from a Jewish perspectiveFollows the Jewish order of the Takakh’s books (Old Testament), the order with which Yeshua was familiarIncludes extensive bottom-of-the-page notes throughout to help readers understand the historical background and cultural context of the textProvides Scripture readings for Sabbaths, festivals, feasts, and fastsOffers the original Hebrew names for all people, places, and concepts, as well as a pronunciation guideFeaturing quotes and excerpts from well-known rabbis and scholars, both ancient and modern, such as Dr. Walter Kaiser, Dr. Daniel Boyarin, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Rabbi Gamaliel, Rabbi Hillel, Rabbi Shammai, Rabbi Akiva, Maimonides, Dr. Michael Brown, Dr. Michael Rydelnik, and many moreAdditional Features:Eight pages of full-color mapsPresentation pageTwo ribbon markers Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air, this extraordinary work of investigative journalism takes readers inside America’s isolated Mormon Fundamentalist communities. Now an acclaimed FX limited series streaming on HULU.“Fantastic.... Right up there with In Cold Blood and The Executioner’s Song.” —San Francisco Chronicle Defying both civil authorities and the Mormon establishment in Salt Lake City, the renegade leaders of these Taliban-like theocracies are zealots who answer only to God; some 40,000 people still practice polygamy in these communities. At the core of Krakauer’s book are brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty, who insist they received a commandment from God to kill a blameless woman and her baby girl. Beginning with a meticulously researched account of this appalling double murder, Krakauer constructs a multi-layered, bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, polygamy, savage violence, and unyielding faith. Along the way he uncovers a shadowy offshoot of America’s fastest growing religion, and raises provocative questions about the nature of religious belief. Read more

New York Times Best Seller for Over 100 Weeks Consecutively and Over 2 Million Copies Sold!  Amazon.com's top 100 best-seller list for more than six months​ Over 79 weeks on USA Today's Top 150 Best-Selling Books7000 5-Star Reviews! From the author that brought you The Book of Mysteries, The Mystery of the Shemitah, and The Paradigm "Jonathan Cahn has come up with an understanding of a pattern in the Scripture for God’s judgment on ancient Israel being played out in the United States of America now. The Harbinger is the best explanation I’ve come across to understand the mystery of what’s behind 9/11, the war in Iraq, the crash of Wall Street, and much more. This end-time revelation puts him in a new category!" —Sid Roth | Author and host of It’s Supernatural and Messianic Vision "The Harbinger is the most precise scriptural revelation of God’s passion for America. We must heed the warnings and turn back to the Christ who once greatly blessed America!" —David Tyree | Former New York Giants wide receiverIs it possible... That there exists an ancient mystery that holds the secret of America's future?That this mystery lies behind everything from 9/11 to the collapse of the global economy?That ancient harbingers of judgment are now manifesting in America?That God is sending America a prophetic message of what is yet to come? Before its end as a nation, there appeared in ancient Israel nine specific warnings and omens of national destruction – These same nine Harbingers are now manifesting in America with profound ramifications for America’s future and end-time prophecy. Hidden in an ancient biblical prophecy from Isaiah, the mysteries revealed in The Harbinger are so precise that they foretell recent American events down to the exact days… the 3,000-year-old mystery that revealed the exact date of the stock market collapse of 2008… the ancient prophecy that was proclaimed from the floor of the US Senate and then came true…and more. The revelations are so specific that even the most hardened skeptic will find it hard to put down. Though it sounds like the plot of a Hollywood thriller – IT’S REAL. The prophetic mysteries are factual but revealed through a riveting narrative the reader will find hard to put down. The Harbinger opens with the appearance of a man burdened with a message he has received from a mysterious figure called The Prophet. The Prophet has given him nine seals, each containing a message about America s future. As he tells of his encounters with the Prophet, from a skyscraper in New York City, to a rural mountaintop, to Capitol Hill, to Ground Zero, the mystery behind each seal is revealed. As the story unfolds, each revelation becomes another piece in a larger and larger puzzle, the ramifications of which are, even now, altering the course of America and the world. Read more

The beauty of this book is its simplicity. In clear and simple terms it states the original purpose of the Christian life – namely Theosis. The idea of Theosis will be unfamiliar to the Westernmind, although it is not a new concept to Christianity. When Christ said, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,” this is a call to a life of Theosis.Theosis is personal communion with God “face to face.” To the Western mind, this idea may seem incomprehensible, even sacreligious, but it derives unquestionably from Christ’s teachings. Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of the messianic dream of Israel; His mission to connect us with the Kingdom of God – a Kingdom not of this world. Read more

Inspired by a true story, two teens kidnapped by an African warlord find salvation through love in a powerful and healing historical novel from the #1 bestselling author of Beneath a Scarlet Sky and The Last Green Valley.Anthony Opoka and Florence Okori are coming of age in Uganda in the 1990s. Outstanding students, they believe in being good humans before they are kidnapped and forced into the fanatical Lord’s Resistance Army.In a legion of young recruits, no one gets closer than Anthony to powerful messianic warlord Joseph Kony and his darkest secrets. To stay sane as he spirals through chaos, Anthony clings to his childhood lessons about being a good human. Florence’s upbringing grounds her, too, helping her keep her dreams alive even as she’s pulled deeper into the insanity of Kony’s war.At the lowest points of their lives, certain they’ll never go home, Anthony and Florence meet by chance, fall in love, and begin to dream of surviving their captivity. They devote their lives to helping their fellow child soldiers escape bondage and return to their families and redemption by following the stars.By turns tender, shocking, moving, desperate, and ultimately triumphant, Florence and Anthony’s story is an epic drama of humanity, a life-affirming tale, and an experience readers will never forget.Featuring an afterword by Anthony and Florence Opoka. Read more

Awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson overturn conventional wisdom about how economies work--revealing the untold story of who wins and who loses the rewards of prosperity--in a work that fundamentally transforms how we look at and understand the world. Throughout history, technological change — whether it takes the form of agricultural improvements in the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, or today’s artificial intelligence — has been viewed as a main driver of prosperity, working in the public interest. The reality, though, is that technology is shaped by what powerful people want and believe, generating riches, social respect, cultural prominence, and further political voice for those already powerful. For most of the rest of us, there is the illusion of progress. Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson debunk modern techno-optimism through a dazzling, original account of how technological choices have changed the course of history. From vivid stories of how the economic surplus of the Middle Ages was appropriated by an ecclesiastical elite to build cathedrals while the peasants starved, to the making of vast fortunes from digital technologies today as millions are pushed towards poverty, we see how the path of technology is determined and who influences its trajectory. To achieve the true potential of innovation, we need to ensure technology is creating new jobs and opportunities rather than marginalizing most people, through automated work and political passivity. We need to use the tremendous digital advances of the last half century to create useful and empowering tools, and seize back control from a small elite of hubristic, messianic tech leaders pursuing their own interests. With their breakthrough economic theory and manifesto for building a better society, Acemoglu and Johnson provide the understanding and vision to reimagine and reshape the path of technology and create true shared prosperity.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

Winner of the Lillian Smith Book AwardWinner of the Los Angeles Times Book PrizeFinalist for the National Book AwardThe Nation's "Most Valuable Book"“[A] vibrant intellectual history of the radical right.”—The Atlantic “This sixty-year campaign to make libertarianism mainstream and eventually take the government itself is at the heart of Democracy in Chains. . . . If you're worried about what all this means for America's future, you should be.”—NPR An explosive exposé of the right’s relentless campaign to eliminate unions, suppress voting, privatize public education, stop action on climate change, and alter the Constitution.*Now Updated With A New Preface*Behind today’s headlines of billionaires taking over our government is a secretive political establishment with long, deep, and troubling roots. The capitalist radical right has been working not simply to change who rules, but to fundamentally alter the rules of democratic governance. But billionaires did not launch this movement; a white intellectual in the embattled Jim Crow South did. Democracy in Chains names its true architect—the Nobel Prize-winning political economist James McGill Buchanan—and dissects the operation he and his colleagues designed over six decades to alter every branch of government to disempower the majority. In a brilliant and engrossing narrative, Nancy MacLean shows how Buchanan forged his ideas about government in a last gasp attempt to preserve the white elite’s power in the wake of Brown v. Board of Education. In response to the widening of American democracy, he developed a brilliant, if diabolical, plan to undermine the ability of the majority to use its numbers to level the playing field between the rich and powerful and the rest of us. Corporate donors and their right-wing foundations were only too eager to support Buchanan’s work in teaching others how to divide America into “makers” and “takers.” And when a multibillionaire on a messianic mission to rewrite the social contract of the modern world, Charles Koch, discovered Buchanan, he created a vast, relentless, and multi-armed machine to carry out Buchanan’s strategy. Without Buchanan's ideas and Koch's money, the libertarian right would not have succeeded in its stealth takeover of the Republican Party as a delivery mechanism. Now, with Mike Pence as Vice President, the cause has a longtime loyalist in the White House, not to mention a phalanx of Republicans in the House, the Senate, a majority of state governments, and the courts, all carrying out the plan. That plan includes harsher laws to undermine unions, privatizing everything from schools to health care and Social Security, and keeping as many of us as possible from voting. Based on ten years of unique research, Democracy in Chains tells a chilling story of right-wing academics and big money run amok. This revelatory work of scholarship is also a call to arms to protect the achievements of twentieth-century American self-government. Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air, this extraordinary work of investigative journalism takes readers inside America’s isolated Mormon Fundamentalist communities. • Now an acclaimed FX limited series streaming on HULU.“Fantastic.... Right up there with In Cold Blood and The Executioner’s Song.” —San Francisco ChronicleDefying both civil authorities and the Mormon establishment in Salt Lake City, the renegade leaders of these Taliban-like theocracies are zealots who answer only to God; some 40,000 people still practice polygamy in these communities.  At the core of Krakauer’s book are brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty, who insist they received a commandment from God to kill a blameless woman and her baby girl. Beginning with a meticulously researched account of this appalling double murder, Krakauer constructs a multi-layered, bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, polygamy, savage violence, and unyielding faith. Along the way he uncovers a shadowy offshoot of America’s fastest growing religion, and raises provocative questions about the nature of religious belief. Read more

The Definitive LARGE PRINT Collection of Enoch & The Testaments of Patriarchs - ALL-IN-1 EditionVenture beyond the familiar scriptures into a world of fallen angels, celestial journeys, and prophecies that shaped millennia. This unique, meticulously crafted volume brings together—for the first time in a single, accessible LARGE PRINT EDITION—the complete corpus of Enochic literature (1, 2, and 3 Enoch) alongside the essential Testaments of the Patriarchs.If you've ever wondered about the enigmatic "sons of God" and "Nephilim" of Genesis 6, felt the pull of ancient mysteries, or sought a deeper understanding of the beliefs that pulsed beneath early Judaism and Christianity, this is the cornerstone volume you've been searching for.Forget fragmented collections or editions with tiny print that strain the eyes. We believe these profound, world-altering texts deserve clarity and respect. That’s why this entire collection is presented in a spacious, comfortable 16-POINT FONT, designed for immersive reading and effortless study. Inside This Unparalleled Collection, You Will Discover:1 Enoch (The Ethiopian Book): The most famous Enochian text. Witness the rebellion of the Watchers, their forbidden teachings, the origins of giants (Nephilim), and Enoch's breathtaking journeys through the cosmos, including prophecies quoted in the New Testament (Jude 1:14-15).2 Enoch (The Slavonic Book): Follow Enoch's mystical ascent through the Seven Heavens. Encounter astonishing angelic hierarchies, witness the hidden workings of Creation, and uncover secrets of the cosmos unknown in other traditions.3 Enoch (The Hebrew Book): Delve into the heart of early Jewish mysticism (Merkabah). Journey with Rabbi Ishmael to the celestial palaces and encounter the awe-inspiring angel Metatron—revealed as the transformed Enoch himself.BONUS: Apocryphal Testaments of the Patriarchs: Discover the fascinating final words and visions of Jacob's sons. These vital texts bridge ethical teachings with apocalyptic prophecies, offering crucial insights into Messianic expectations and the moral landscape of the Second Temple era. Why Choose This Definitive Edition?UNPRECEDENTED COMPLETENESS: Unlike other editions, this volume provides the full spectrum of these interconnected, crucial apocryphal works in ONE place. Get the whole story.EXQUISITELY ILLUSTRATED & ANNOTATED: Experience these ancient visions like never before, thanks to the stunning, original illustrations and insightful historical context introduction exclusively crafted by Sebastian Wankel, deepening your comprehension and enriching your reading.OPTIMIZED FOR READING COMFORT (16-POINT LARGE PRINT): Purposefully designed with a clear, generous 16-point large print typeface throughout. Ideal for extended reading sessions, study, and for anyone who prefers larger text—NO magnifying glass needed!This Essential Volume is Perfect For Spiritual Seekers, Students of Scripture, Scholars & Researchers, Fans of Ancient Mysteries & Esoterica and Anyone Frustrated by Small Print!Don't settle for incomplete collections or difficult-to-read formats. Immerse yourself in the full, astonishing world of Enoch and the Patriarchs, brought to life by Sebastian Wankel's illustrations and insights.Discover the stories that captivated imaginations for centuries and continue to resonate with profound mystery today.Add this definitive LARGE PRINT collection to your library and journey into the heart of ancient revelation. Read more

An instant New York Times bestseller! Journey with Kathie Lee Gifford and Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel into Israel and explore the deep roots of the Christian faith.As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper understanding of God’s Word and a deeper knowledge of God Himself. But it wasn’t until she began studying the biblical texts in their original Hebrew and Greek—along with actually hiking the ancient paths of Israel—that she found the fulfillment of those desires.Now you can walk with Kathie on a journey through the spiritual foundations of her faith:The Rock (Jesus Christ): Hear directly from Kathie about her life-changing and ever-deepening connection with Jesus, the Lover of her soul.The Road (Israel): Explore dozens of ancient landmarks and historical sites from Israel, the promised land of God’s covenant.The Rabbi (God’s Word): Go beyond a Sunday-school approach to the Bible by digging into the original languages and deeper meanings of the Holy Scriptures.As you journey through The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi, you’ll also find additional content from Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel throughout the book. Jason’s insight into the Hebrew language, culture, and heritage will open your eyes to the Bible like never before.Begin your journey toward a deeper faith through The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi. Read more

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • A FINANCIAL TIMES, FORTUNE, AND NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • “The riveting, definitive account of WeWork, one of the wildest business stories of our time.”—Matt Levine, Money Stuff columnist, Bloomberg Opinion The definitive story of the rise and fall of WeWork (also depicted in the upcoming Apple TV+ series WeCrashed, starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway), by the real-life journalists whose Wall Street Journal reporting rocked the company and exposed a financial system drunk on the elixir of Silicon Valley innovation.  LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDWeWork would be worth $10 trillion, more than any other company in the world. It wasn’t just an office space provider. It was a tech company—an AI startup, even. Its WeGrow schools and WeLive residences would revolutionize education and housing. One day, mused founder Adam Neumann, a Middle East peace accord would be signed in a WeWork. The company might help colonize Mars. And Neumann would become the world’s first trillionaire. This was the vision of Neumann and his primary cheerleader, SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son. In hindsight, their ambition for the company, whose primary business was subletting desks in slickly designed offices, seems like madness. Why did so many intelligent people—from venture capitalists to Wall Street elite—fall for the hype? And how did WeWork go so wrong? In little more than a decade, Neumann transformed himself from a struggling baby clothes salesman into the charismatic, hard-partying CEO of a company worth $47 billion—on paper. With his long hair and feel-good mantras, the six-foot-five Israeli transplant looked the part of a messianic truth teller. Investors swooned, and billions poured in. Neumann dined with the CEOs of JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, entertaining a parade of power brokers desperate to get a slice of what he was selling: the country’s most valuable startup, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a generation-defining moment. Soon, however, WeWork was burning through cash faster than Neumann could bring it in. From his private jet, sometimes clouded with marijuana smoke, he scoured the globe for more capital. Then, as WeWork readied a Hail Mary IPO, it all fell apart. Nearly $40 billion of value vaporized in one of corporate America’s most spectacular meltdowns. Peppered with eye-popping, never-before-reported details, The Cult of We is the gripping story of careless and often absurd people—and the financial system they have made. Read more

Now, the most widely used Messianic Jewish Bible around the world, has updated text with introductions added to each book, written from a biblically Jewish perspective. The CJB is a unified Jewish book, a version for Jews and non-Jews alike; to connect Jews with the Jewishness of the Messiah, and non-Jews with their Jewish roots. Names and terms are returned to their original Hebrew and presented in easy-to-understand transliterations, enabling the reader to say them the way Yeshua (Jesus Read more

This beautifully crafted edition of the Book of Enoch was created through the collaborative effort of Timothy Alberino and the Blurry Creatures podcast (Nathan Henry and Luke Rodgers).This complete edition of the Book of Enoch includes all three versions bearing the name of the fabled pre-Flood patriarch: 1 Enoch (R. H. Charles, 1917), 2 Enoch (W. R. Morfill, 1896), and 3 Enoch (Hugo Odeberg, 1928). A scholarly introduction of the texts, as well as extensive commentary on the Book of the Watchers (1 Enoch 1-36), is supplied by acclaimed author Timothy Alberino, whose unique insights into the Enochian tale will enrich (and challenge) your paradigm of the antediluvian world. The incredible events recorded in 1 Enoch are vividly brought to life in a series of conceptual scenes accompanied by full-color illustrations.The Book of Enoch contains one of the oldest stories ever told by the human species on Planet Earth. It is an epic tale of lustful angels, man-eating giants, and portentous visions of the end times. It introduces us to the heavenly Watchers and their earthborn hybrid sons, the mighty Nephilim, unlocking the meaning behind some of the most perplexing passages in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, including the enigmatic verses of Genesis 6:When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose. . . . The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown. (Genesis 6:1-4)Enoch, the son of Jared and seventh from Adam, is the most eminent pre-Flood patriarch in the annals of ancient Israel, and yet, paradoxically, the Hebrew scriptures have almost nothing to say concerning him. There can be no doubt that the Jews regarded Enoch as a holy scribe and prophet, indeed, the first and foremost on both accounts, but not a single word is attributed to him in the Old Testament. One is left to wonder, If Enoch is a scribe, then what did he write? And if a prophet, what did he prophesy?The answers to these questions are revealed in the Book of Enoch.Preserved for centuries by the Ethiopians, and discovered among the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Caves of Qumran, the Book of Enoch is an epic narrative concerning the world before the Flood of Noah. Laced with messianic prophecies, apocalyptic themes, and esoteric visions, the Enochian tale recounts the fall of the Watchers—a renegade group of angels who impregnated human women, progenerated man-eating giants, and disclosed forbidden knowledge from heaven that wreaked havoc on Earth. Enoch lays an essential foundation for understanding the origin of Nephilim and demons in the biblical text, and offers a unique window into the religious and intellectual currents of the Second Temple period.After centuries of suppression and obscurity, the Book of Enoch has resurfaced in our time and is enjoying a renewed interest among scholars and ordinary readers alike, who are rediscovering the Hebraic perception of the pre-Flood world and the extraordinary events that precipitated its cataclysmic destruction. Read more

Why did Christianity begin, and why did it take the shape it did? To answer this question - which any historian must face - renowned New Testament scholar N. T. Wright focuses on the key question: what precisely happened at Easter? What did the early Christians mean when they said that Jesus of Nazareth had been raised from the dead? What can be said today about this belief? This book, third in Wright's series Christian Origins and the Question of God, sketches a map of ancient beliefs about life after death, in both the Greco-Roman and Jewish worlds. It then highlights the fact that the early Christians' belief about the afterlife belonged firmly on the Jewish spectrum, while introducing several new mutations and sharper definitions. This, together with other features of early Christianity, forces the historian to read the Easter narratives in the gospels, not simply as late rationalizations of early Christian spirituality, but as accounts of two actual events: the empty tomb of Jesus and his "appearances." How do we explain these phenomena? The early Christians' answer was that Jesus had indeed been bodily raised from the dead; that was why they hailed him as the messianic "son of God." No modern historian has come up with a more convincing explanation. Facing this question, we are confronted to this day with the most central issues of worldview and theology. Read more

Be prepared to defend your faith with this handy reference book of apologetics.Timely and biblically based, Josh McDowell's work offers defenses in 60 of the most-challenged areas of faith, including: The existence of God.The Bible's relevancy and reliability. The differences between the Old and New Testaments. The historicity of Jesus and the Messianic prophecies fulfilled. The value of Christianity in the world.  All in one easy-to-reference volume, this book will strengthen your commitment and help you stand firm against challenges to the truth. Read more

What would it be like to journey back to the first century and sit at the feet of Rabbi Jesus as one of his Jewish disciples?Join award-winning author Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg as they reveal the Jewish Jesus that his first disciples knew.Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus takes you on an in-depth tour of the Jewish world of Jesus, offering inspirational insights that will transform your faith. Spangler and Tverberg paint powerful scenes from Jesus' ministry, immersing you in the prayers, feasts, history, culture, and customs that shaped Jesus and those who followed him.Within the pages of Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus, you'll:Hear the parables as they must have sounded to first-century JewsSee the events of Jesus' life in a brand new lightExperience new excitement about the roots of your Christian faithLearn how the customs, beliefs, and traditions of the Jewish culture can shift the way you view the gospelThis expanded edition also includes a discussion guide for both individuals and groups, and instructions for a simple home Passover Seder celebration.Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus will change the way you read Scripture and deepen your understanding of the life of Jesus, helping you to adapt the rich prayers and customs and integrate them into your daily life.Praise for Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus:"Drawing upon personal experiences as well as the latest Jewish and Christian scholarship in Israel, the authors skillfully guide you on a wonderful journey into Jesus' first-century Jewish world--exploring his culture, his lifestyle as an itinerant sage, and his well-honed rabbinic teaching methods and subtle but startling messianic claims. This book makes you really eager to sit at the feet of Rabbi Jesus and learn from the One we joyously serve as both Messiah and Lord. I commend it to every follower of Jesus of Nazareth."--Dwight A. Pryor, Center for Judaic-Christian Studies Read more

The life and thought of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, one of the most influential—and controversial—rabbis in modern Judaism  “Accessible, informed, and balanced. . . . The author manages to tread on fragile ground with aplomb. . . . An exceptional tool for understanding.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)   The Chabad-Lubavitch movement, one of the world’s best-known Hasidic groups, is driven by the belief that we are on the verge of the messianic age. The man most recognized for the movement’s success is the seventh and last Lubavitcher rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902–1994), believed by many of his followers to be the Messiah.   While hope of redemption has sustained the Jewish people through exile and persecution, it has also upended Jewish society with its apocalyptic and anarchic tendencies. So it is not surprising that Schneerson’s messianic fervor made him one of the most controversial rabbinic leaders of the twentieth century. How did he go from being an ordinary rabbi’s son in the Russian Empire to achieving status as a mystical sage? How did he revitalize a centuries-old Hasidic movement, construct an outreach empire of unprecedented scope, and earn the admiration and condemnation of political, communal, and religious leaders in America and abroad?   Ezra Glinter’s deeply researched account is the first biography of Schneerson to combine a nonpartisan view of his life, work, and impact with an insider’s understanding of the ideology that drove him and that continues to inspire the Chabad-Lubavitch movement today. Read more

The Life and Times of All the Women of the Bible Dr. Herbert Lockyer provides a convenient commentary on all the named--and unnamed--women of the Bible, from Abi to Zipporah. You’ll discover how the lives and character of different biblical women mirror the situations of women today. More than 400 concise, fact-filled entries provide fascinating and thought-provoking insights, whether you’re conducting a Bible study group, speaking in public, or simply deepening your personal understanding of God’s Word. Herbert W. Lockyer’s "All" books give you life-enriching insights into the Bible. From characters you can learn from, to teachings you can apply, to promises you can stand on and prophecies you can count on, Lockyer’s time-honored works help you wrap your mind around the Bible and get it into your heart. Lockyer’s books include All the Apostles of the Bible, All the Divine Names and Titles in the Bible, All the Doctrines of the Bible, All the Men of the Bible, All the Women of the Bible, All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible, All the Miracles of the Bible, All the Parables of the Bible, All the Prayers of the Bible, and All the Promises of the Bible. Read more