Five Views on the Exodus looks at competing views on the historicity, chronology, and theological implications of the exodus. The biblical account of the Israelite exodus from Egypt is one of the most enduring narratives ever told and is a foundational event for several world religions. It resonates across cultures with its timeless themes of redemption and deliverance. It is also the only explanation the Bible gives for Israel's origin.
Despite its unique legacy, many scholars regard the exodus as fictitious or a cultural memory that may not be a historical event. Even among those who believe the exodus happened, there is no consensus regarding its date. Five Views on the Exodus brings together experts in the fields of biblical studies, Egyptology, and archaeology to discuss and debate the most vexing questions about the exodus. Each offers their own view and offer constructive responses to other leading views on the exodus.
The five views presented here include:
- Early Date: The Exodus Took Place in the Fifteenth Century BC (Scott Stripling)
- Late Date: A Historical Exodus in the Thirteenth Century BC (James K. Hoffmeier)
- A Hyksos Levite Led Exodus in the Time of Ramesses II (Peter Feinman)
- Alternative Late Date: The Exodus Took Place in the Twelfth Century BC (Gary A. Rendsburg)
- The Exodus as Cultural Memory: A Transformation of Historical Events (Ronald Hendel)
Take a break from the busy holiday season to relax and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. This book features seasonal Scripture, prayers, and 31 hope-inspired devotions.
Devotions for Christmas:
- Is the perfect for anyone who enjoys the holiday season
- Features 31 easy-to-read inspirational devotions, seasonal Scriptures, and prayers
- Is great to read individually or together as a family
With a rich, daily devotion for every day of December, Devotions for Christmas offers you a way to unplug and spend some time reconnecting with a childlike sense of wonder and joy at the mystery and blessings of Christmas.
More than a Bible you listen to, the Pure Voice Audio Bible - New International Reader's Version: The Gospels is an experience that helps you enter into God's Word ... so God's Word can enter into you. Featuring a single voice, this digitally produced NIrV audio brings Scripture to life one vivid recording at a time.
Features:
- The books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the easy-to-understand New International Reader's Version (NIrV)
- Digital mastering for outstanding audio quality
- Single-voice narration for a clear, consistent rendering of the Bible text
- Table of contents data for easy navigation
More than a Bible you listen to, the Pure Voice Audio Bible - New International Reader's Version: Psalms and Proverbs is an experience that helps you enter into God's Word ... so God's Word can enter into you. Featuring a single voice, this digitally produced NIrV audio brings Scripture to life one vivid recording at a time.
Features:
- The books of Psalms and Proverbs in the easy-to-understand New International Reader's Version (NIrV)
- Digital mastering for outstanding audio quality
- Single-voice narration for a clear, consistent rendering of the Bible text
- Table of contents data for easy navigation
Unique among most debates on homosexuality, this book presents a constructive dialogue between people who disagree on significant ethical and theological matters, and yet maintain a respectful and humanizing posture toward one another.
Few topics are more divisive today than homosexuality. Two Views on Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church brings a fresh perspective to a well-worn debate. While Christian debates about homosexuality are most often dominated by biblical exegesis, this book seeks to give much-needed attention to the rich history of received Christian tradition, bringing the Bible into conversation with historical and systematic theology.
To that end, both theologians and biblical scholars--well accomplished in their fields and conversant in issues of sexuality and gender--articulate and defend each of the two views:
- Affirming - represented by William Loader and Megan K. DeFranza
- Traditional - represented by Wesley Hill and Stephen R. Holmes
The main essays are followed by insightful responses that interact with their fellow essayists with civility. Holding to a high view of Scripture, a commitment to the gospel and the church, and a love for people--especially those most affected by this topic--the contributors wrestle deeply with the Bible and theology, especially the prohibition texts, the role of procreation, gender complementarity, and pastoral accommodation.
The book concludes with reflections from general editor Preston Sprinkle on the future of discussions on faith and sexuality.
Footnotes are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.
The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Enjoy this voice-only audio recording of the Hindi Contemporary Version™, read by one reader. The Hindi Contemporary Version™ offers a faithful rendering of Scripture's original word order while also delivering the most comprehensive and clear translation of the Bible's stories and concepts in the Hindi language.
This insightful, inspiring devotional examines the lives of specific women in the Bible and how their wants, needs, and feelings relate with those of women today. Each devotion includes a Scripture verse, and a reflection prompt.
This inspirational two-month devotional provides you with guidance and answers by highlighting the stories of women such as Esther, Ruth, Abigail, and many more. Each devotion focuses on relevant issues, such as:
- Anxiety, depression, prioritizing mental health
- Enoughness, equality, self-worth
- Grief, loss, infertility, healing
- Feminism, navigating a career, motherhood
60 Devotions Inspired by Women of the Bible is the perfect go-to daily reader for Christian women wanting to deepen their faith.
The role of women in positions of worship and church leadership is one of the most divisive and inconclusive biblical debates.
Two Views on Women in Ministry furnishes you with a clear and thorough presentation of the two primary exegetical arguments so you can better understand each one's strengths, weaknesses, and complexities.
- Egalitarian - equal ministry opportunity for both genders (represented by Linda L. Belleville and Craig S. Keener)
- Complementarian - men and women fill distinctive ministry roles (represented by Craig L. Blomberg and Thomas R. Schreiner)
This revised edition brings the exchange of ideas and perspectives into the traditional Counterpoints format. Each author states his or her case and is then critiqued by the other contributors.
The fair-minded, interactive Counterpoints forum allows you to compare and contrast the two different positions and form your own opinion concerning the practical and often deeply personal subject of women in ministry.
The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Evolution--or the broader topic of origins--has enormous relevance to how we understand the Christian faith and how we interpret Scripture.
Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design presents the current 'state of the conversation' about origins among evangelicals representing four key positions:
- Young Earth Creationism - Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis)
- Old Earth (Progressive) Creationism - Hugh Ross (Reasons to Believe)
- Evolutionary Creation - Deborah B. Haarsma (BioLogos)
- Intelligent Design - Stephen C. Meyer (The Discovery Institute)
The contributors offer their best defense of their position addressing questions such as:
- What is your position on origins - understood broadly to include the physical universe, life, and human beings in particular?
- What do you take to be the most persuasive arguments in defense of your position?
- How do you demarcate and correlate evidence about origins from current science and from divine revelation?
- What hinges on answering these questions correctly?
This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his or her view, but also to critique and respond to the critiques of the other contributors, allowing you to compare their beliefs in an open forum setting to see where they overlap and where they differ.
Figures, a book list, and footnotes are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.
Are you a stay-at-home mom? We know your tireless work serving your children, managing your home and navigating your family schedule often gets underappreciated. You need a devotional that understands what you're experiencing, affirms your value amidst the chaos and invites you to recharge through God's Word.
100 Devotions for the Stay-at-Home Mom invites you on a journey that brings you peace and deepens your faith while speaking to relevant topics such as raising children, self-care, empathy, sympathy, balance, maintaining hope, and getting rest.
Each day includes:
- A relevant Bible verse
- Inspirational devotion
Journaling lines to express your thoughts
This 100-day devotional will remind stay-at-home moms that they're loved by their friends, family and most importantly God.
Check out the other mom-inspired devotionals in the collection--100 Devotions for the Single Mom and 100 Devotions for the Working Mom.
Are you a single mom? You are a superhero doing everyone's job and then some. You need a devotional that understands what you're experiencing, affirms your value and points you to God's Word for wisdom and strength.
100 Devotions for the Single Mom invites you on a journey that brings you peace and deepens your faith while speaking to relevant topics such as raising children, self-care, empathy, sympathy, balance, maintaining hope, and getting rest.
Each day includes:
- A relevant Bible verse
- Inspirational devotion
- A personalized prayer
This 100-day devotional will remind single moms that they're loved by their friends, family and most importantly God..
Check out the other mom-inspired devotionals in the collection--100 Devotions for the Working Mom and 100 Devotions for the Stay-at-Home Mom.
Are you a working mom? You need a devotional that understands what you're experiencing and all the demands you face--at work and at home. Each devotional speaks to relevant topics such as raising children, self-care, empathy, sympathy, balance, hope, and rest.
100 Devotions for the Working Mom invites you on a journey that brings you peace and deepens your faith while speaking to relevant topics such as raising children, self-care, empathy, sympathy, balance, maintaining hope, and getting rest.
Each day includes:
- A relevant Bible verse
- An inspirational devotion
- A personalized prayer
This 100-day devotional will remind working moms that they're loved by their friends, family and most importantly God.
Check out the other mom-inspired devotionals in the collection--100 Devotions for the Single Mom and 100 Devotions for the Stay-at-Home Mom.
