Author: George V. Sabol
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Bartimaeus is the name of the blind beggar that was cured by Jesus at the gate of Jericho as Jesus traveled to Jerusalem where he was to be crucified a few days later. Although the gospels have many accounts of cures by Jesus, the cure of Bartimaeus is told in the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Why did the three gospel writers include the same miracle narrative in their gospels, and most interesting, why are Bartimaeus and his father, Timaeus, named in the gospel? Could it be that Bartimaeus had a greater role in the early Christian church--a role that was known by the apostles but was not disclosed, possibly to avoid repercussions from the enemies of the church? The question of who Bartimaeus was and what role he played in the early church is the basis of the story. Bartimaeus's father, Timaeus, is a soldier in the palace guard of King Herod the Great at the time of the birth of Jesus. Timaeus unknowingly becomes a participant in the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem at the order of Herod. After Timaeus discovered that Herod had ordered that tragic slaughter, he disappeared as he returned home to his wife and newly born twin boys, Bartimaeus and Barariel, in Jericho. Bartimaeus is raised by his mother in Jericho on the family horse breeding farm. Like his father, Bartimaeus becomes a soldier for Herod Antipas. He is struck blind in a fall from a horse, and because of that blindness, Bartimaeus is labeled a sinner by his brother-in-law, a fanatic Pharisee, Saul, who is later to become Paul the apostle. During his blindness, being rejected by his wife, Gamela, due to the condemnation of her brother, Saul, he is cared for by Monica, the widow of his twin brother. In their mutual grief, Bartimaeus and Monica struggle with their love for each other. Three years after being blinded, Bartimaeus is cured at the gate of Jericho as Jesus passed by on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus quickly departed after the cure, and Bartimaeus was unable to thank Jesus. A few days later, Bartimaeus traveled to Jerusalem to find Jesus and to thank him only to discover that Jesus had been crucified. With the help of the apostles, Bartimaeus learned of Jesus and is a participant in the early events of the apostles in Jerusalem as related in the Acts of the Apostles. When Saul is struck blind as he traveled to Damascus to arrest the early Christians, Bartimaeus, now a follower of Jesus, is sent by Peter to determine if the reports of Saul, now calling himself Paul and preaching in the synagogue, are true. Bartimaeus helps Paul escape from Damascus with the help of a man and his sons sneaking Paul out of the house, through the streets of Damascus, and over the wall in a basket. Bartimaeus draws the enemies of Paul away as he flees Damascus in a daring horse escape disguised as Paul. The mystery of the disappearance of Timaeus is interwoven in the story and is eventually revealed to Bartimaeus challenging his newfound Christian life. The man responsible for his father's death must be forgiven, and in so doing, Bartimaeus finds the grace to save the life of his adversary. The story is one of Bartimaeus's struggle to learn of Jesus and through that conversion to be an agent of good in the lives of others, including his brother-in-law, Paul. The author has maintained historical and biblical fact, where possible, while constructing a Christian novel intertwining fictional characters into the gospel narrative of the apostles. The author, an experienced horse trainer and competitor, incorporates horsemanship into the story, and horses are key elements in the escape of Paul from Damascus.
Bartimaeus, the Blind Beggar of Jericho
Author: George V. Sabol
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Bartimaeus is the name of the blind beggar that was cured by Jesus at the gate of Jericho as Jesus traveled to Jerusalem where he was to be crucified a few days later. Although the gospels have many accounts of cures by Jesus, the cure of Bartimaeus is told in the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Why did the three gospel writers include the same miracle narrative in their gospels, and most interesting, why are Bartimaeus and his father, Timaeus, named in the gospel? Could it be that Bartimaeus had a greater role in the early Christian church--a role that was known by the apostles but was not disclosed, possibly to avoid repercussions from the enemies of the church? The question of who Bartimaeus was and what role he played in the early church is the basis of the story. Bartimaeus's father, Timaeus, is a soldier in the palace guard of King Herod the Great at the time of the birth of Jesus. Timaeus unknowingly becomes a participant in the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem at the order of Herod. After Timaeus discovered that Herod had ordered that tragic slaughter, he disappeared as he returned home to his wife and newly born twin boys, Bartimaeus and Barariel, in Jericho. Bartimaeus is raised by his mother in Jericho on the family horse breeding farm. Like his father, Bartimaeus becomes a soldier for Herod Antipas. He is struck blind in a fall from a horse, and because of that blindness, Bartimaeus is labeled a sinner by his brother-in-law, a fanatic Pharisee, Saul, who is later to become Paul the apostle. During his blindness, being rejected by his wife, Gamela, due to the condemnation of her brother, Saul, he is cared for by Monica, the widow of his twin brother. In their mutual grief, Bartimaeus and Monica struggle with their love for each other. Three years after being blinded, Bartimaeus is cured at the gate of Jericho as Jesus passed by on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus quickly departed after the cure, and Bartimaeus was unable to thank Jesus. A few days later, Bartimaeus traveled to Jerusalem to find Jesus and to thank him only to discover that Jesus had been crucified. With the help of the apostles, Bartimaeus learned of Jesus and is a participant in the early events of the apostles in Jerusalem as related in the Acts of the Apostles. When Saul is struck blind as he traveled to Damascus to arrest the early Christians, Bartimaeus, now a follower of Jesus, is sent by Peter to determine if the reports of Saul, now calling himself Paul and preaching in the synagogue, are true. Bartimaeus helps Paul escape from Damascus with the help of a man and his sons sneaking Paul out of the house, through the streets of Damascus, and over the wall in a basket. Bartimaeus draws the enemies of Paul away as he flees Damascus in a daring horse escape disguised as Paul. The mystery of the disappearance of Timaeus is interwoven in the story and is eventually revealed to Bartimaeus challenging his newfound Christian life. The man responsible for his father's death must be forgiven, and in so doing, Bartimaeus finds the grace to save the life of his adversary. The story is one of Bartimaeus's struggle to learn of Jesus and through that conversion to be an agent of good in the lives of others, including his brother-in-law, Paul. The author has maintained historical and biblical fact, where possible, while constructing a Christian novel intertwining fictional characters into the gospel narrative of the apostles. The author, an experienced horse trainer and competitor, incorporates horsemanship into the story, and horses are key elements in the escape of Paul from Damascus.
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Bartimaeus is the name of the blind beggar that was cured by Jesus at the gate of Jericho as Jesus traveled to Jerusalem where he was to be crucified a few days later. Although the gospels have many accounts of cures by Jesus, the cure of Bartimaeus is told in the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Why did the three gospel writers include the same miracle narrative in their gospels, and most interesting, why are Bartimaeus and his father, Timaeus, named in the gospel? Could it be that Bartimaeus had a greater role in the early Christian church--a role that was known by the apostles but was not disclosed, possibly to avoid repercussions from the enemies of the church? The question of who Bartimaeus was and what role he played in the early church is the basis of the story. Bartimaeus's father, Timaeus, is a soldier in the palace guard of King Herod the Great at the time of the birth of Jesus. Timaeus unknowingly becomes a participant in the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem at the order of Herod. After Timaeus discovered that Herod had ordered that tragic slaughter, he disappeared as he returned home to his wife and newly born twin boys, Bartimaeus and Barariel, in Jericho. Bartimaeus is raised by his mother in Jericho on the family horse breeding farm. Like his father, Bartimaeus becomes a soldier for Herod Antipas. He is struck blind in a fall from a horse, and because of that blindness, Bartimaeus is labeled a sinner by his brother-in-law, a fanatic Pharisee, Saul, who is later to become Paul the apostle. During his blindness, being rejected by his wife, Gamela, due to the condemnation of her brother, Saul, he is cared for by Monica, the widow of his twin brother. In their mutual grief, Bartimaeus and Monica struggle with their love for each other. Three years after being blinded, Bartimaeus is cured at the gate of Jericho as Jesus passed by on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus quickly departed after the cure, and Bartimaeus was unable to thank Jesus. A few days later, Bartimaeus traveled to Jerusalem to find Jesus and to thank him only to discover that Jesus had been crucified. With the help of the apostles, Bartimaeus learned of Jesus and is a participant in the early events of the apostles in Jerusalem as related in the Acts of the Apostles. When Saul is struck blind as he traveled to Damascus to arrest the early Christians, Bartimaeus, now a follower of Jesus, is sent by Peter to determine if the reports of Saul, now calling himself Paul and preaching in the synagogue, are true. Bartimaeus helps Paul escape from Damascus with the help of a man and his sons sneaking Paul out of the house, through the streets of Damascus, and over the wall in a basket. Bartimaeus draws the enemies of Paul away as he flees Damascus in a daring horse escape disguised as Paul. The mystery of the disappearance of Timaeus is interwoven in the story and is eventually revealed to Bartimaeus challenging his newfound Christian life. The man responsible for his father's death must be forgiven, and in so doing, Bartimaeus finds the grace to save the life of his adversary. The story is one of Bartimaeus's struggle to learn of Jesus and through that conversion to be an agent of good in the lives of others, including his brother-in-law, Paul. The author has maintained historical and biblical fact, where possible, while constructing a Christian novel intertwining fictional characters into the gospel narrative of the apostles. The author, an experienced horse trainer and competitor, incorporates horsemanship into the story, and horses are key elements in the escape of Paul from Damascus.
Left Behind and Loving It
Author: D. Mark Davis
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1621890465
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Left Behind and Loving It is a cheeky critique of popular writings about the end times. Rather than presenting a steroid-buffed Jesus wrapped in an American flag and "coming again in clouds of gunfire," Left Behind and Loving It invites readers to approach some of the most controversial and scary portions of the Scriptures with the utter confidence that "God's steadfast love endures forever." Rather than asserting a hope premised on a few chosen ones escaping the world, Left Behind and Loving It argues that if it is Jesus who is to return (and not his evil twin), then the second coming has redemption written all over it. Many today cannot accept the escapist, violent, end-of-the-world scenario envisioned by "Left Behind" theology. Left Behind and Loving It invites readers not to fear but to trust in God's steadfast love and look at the finitude of the world with hope in an infinitely loving God.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1621890465
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Left Behind and Loving It is a cheeky critique of popular writings about the end times. Rather than presenting a steroid-buffed Jesus wrapped in an American flag and "coming again in clouds of gunfire," Left Behind and Loving It invites readers to approach some of the most controversial and scary portions of the Scriptures with the utter confidence that "God's steadfast love endures forever." Rather than asserting a hope premised on a few chosen ones escaping the world, Left Behind and Loving It argues that if it is Jesus who is to return (and not his evil twin), then the second coming has redemption written all over it. Many today cannot accept the escapist, violent, end-of-the-world scenario envisioned by "Left Behind" theology. Left Behind and Loving It invites readers not to fear but to trust in God's steadfast love and look at the finitude of the world with hope in an infinitely loving God.
The Gospel According to Mark
Author:
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 0857860976
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
The earliest of the four Gospels, the book portrays Jesus as an enigmatic figure, struggling with enemies, his inner and external demons, and with his devoted but disconcerted disciples. Unlike other gospels, his parables are obscure, to be explained secretly to his followers. With an introduction by Nick Cave
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 0857860976
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
The earliest of the four Gospels, the book portrays Jesus as an enigmatic figure, struggling with enemies, his inner and external demons, and with his devoted but disconcerted disciples. Unlike other gospels, his parables are obscure, to be explained secretly to his followers. With an introduction by Nick Cave
God the Son Incarnate
Author: Stephen J. Wellum
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433517868
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
Nothing is more important than what a person believes about Jesus Christ. To understand Christ correctly is to understand the very heart of God, Scripture, and the gospel. To get to the core of this belief, this latest volume in the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series lays out a systematic summary of Christology from philosophical, biblical, and historical perspectives—concluding that Jesus Christ is God the Son incarnate, both fully divine and fully human. Readers will learn to better know, love, trust, and obey Christ—unashamed to proclaim him as the only Lord and Savior. Part of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433517868
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
Nothing is more important than what a person believes about Jesus Christ. To understand Christ correctly is to understand the very heart of God, Scripture, and the gospel. To get to the core of this belief, this latest volume in the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series lays out a systematic summary of Christology from philosophical, biblical, and historical perspectives—concluding that Jesus Christ is God the Son incarnate, both fully divine and fully human. Readers will learn to better know, love, trust, and obey Christ—unashamed to proclaim him as the only Lord and Savior. Part of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series.
The Two Gospels of Mark
Author: Danila Oder
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578505312
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
A new theory: The Gospel of Mark began as a play performed in Rome 90-95 CE, and produced by Flavia Domitilla, a Roman aristocrat. Author takes a director's point of view to systematically uncover the play beneath Mark's condensed, literary text. Illuminates early Christianity. For scholars in biblical studies or ancient theater.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578505312
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
A new theory: The Gospel of Mark began as a play performed in Rome 90-95 CE, and produced by Flavia Domitilla, a Roman aristocrat. Author takes a director's point of view to systematically uncover the play beneath Mark's condensed, literary text. Illuminates early Christianity. For scholars in biblical studies or ancient theater.
Know Doubt
Author: John Ortberg
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 031032503X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Ortberg demonstrates how doubt is very much a part of faith and how uncertainty can lead to trust. "The beliefs that really matter," he writes, "are the ones that guide our behavior. We cannot hope without faith, and so we must not hope for something but someone--Jesus Christ.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 031032503X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Ortberg demonstrates how doubt is very much a part of faith and how uncertainty can lead to trust. "The beliefs that really matter," he writes, "are the ones that guide our behavior. We cannot hope without faith, and so we must not hope for something but someone--Jesus Christ.
40 Days, 40 Ways
Author: Marcellino D'Ambrosio
Publisher: Franciscan Media
ISBN: 1616368950
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
If you're looking for a new Lenten experience, here are forty fresh ideas. Some will challenge you to deepen your prayer life; others will open your mind to new ways to serve others. Each of the forty ways includes a reflection to help you understand more about Lent and why it matters. You'll learn how to have a more creative experience of Lent. You'll discover positive, proactive ways to take action instead of the same old routine of giving something up. The result will be spiritual transformation and a closer walk with Christ—not only during Lent but throughout the year.
Publisher: Franciscan Media
ISBN: 1616368950
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
If you're looking for a new Lenten experience, here are forty fresh ideas. Some will challenge you to deepen your prayer life; others will open your mind to new ways to serve others. Each of the forty ways includes a reflection to help you understand more about Lent and why it matters. You'll learn how to have a more creative experience of Lent. You'll discover positive, proactive ways to take action instead of the same old routine of giving something up. The result will be spiritual transformation and a closer walk with Christ—not only during Lent but throughout the year.
New Park Street Pulpit, The
Author: Charles H. Spurgeon
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 9780801012983
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Features word pictures and applications that models for communicating God's Word.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 9780801012983
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Features word pictures and applications that models for communicating God's Word.
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Author: M. G. Easton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781974694648
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
Easton's Bible Dictionary is a classic book of definitions which serves to explain and clarify the meaning of the names, places, and words found in the Bible. Many Christians and scholars who read the Bible often remain unawares of the meanings or significance of the Holy Book's vocabulary. Such words are often derived from Ancient Hebrew or other old scripts, which makes it even more difficult for readers who only speak English to understand. Location names, in the context of ancient geography, are likewise hard to scrutinize - yet Easton's Dictionary not only explains what these places are, but their size and overall impact across the entire Bible. First published in 1893, this dictionary uses the authoritative King James Bible as its source. As well as containing definitions and accounts of the many terms found throughout the Old and New Testaments, Easton's Bible Dictionary points out the significance of certain things and exactly where mentions of such phenomena appear in the Bible. The presence and significance of iron, for example, is noted in the Books of Genesis, Chronicles, Ezekiel, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Job, Joshua, Kings and in the Psalms. Individuals in the Bible are also given biographical definitions. Through Easton's referencing of the names, we can discover the exact Bible passages where such figures are mentioned. Likewise we hear of terms relevant to the life of the ancient peoples; the term 'Levy' for instance is shown to equate to a form of involuntary recruitment which kings ordered. Words in frequent use today, such as 'Schism', are also shown to originate from the Bible. Other words we use today - such as 'Teeth', are shown to have been informal terms: 'cleanness of teeth' in Amos 4:6 denotes an outbreak of famine, for example. Many of the parables and tales of the Bible are retold in abbreviated form in Easton's Bible Dictionary. These retold anecdotes reference other relevant passages, further evidencing how the various portions of the Bible are interconnected and related to one another. Such a style also gives this unconventional dictionary a flowing quality, making it easier for the reader to enjoy large tracts of this text without pause. The ancient world of the Biblical canon is given life and color by Easton's descriptions. Primarily however, Easton's masterwork is designed for reference. Yet it not only defines the individual entries, but places these entries in their proper context throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Owing to this wealth of information, the reader may perceive that Easton's Dictionary is not merely a book of definitions, but an authoritative and significant work of classic Christian literature.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781974694648
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
Easton's Bible Dictionary is a classic book of definitions which serves to explain and clarify the meaning of the names, places, and words found in the Bible. Many Christians and scholars who read the Bible often remain unawares of the meanings or significance of the Holy Book's vocabulary. Such words are often derived from Ancient Hebrew or other old scripts, which makes it even more difficult for readers who only speak English to understand. Location names, in the context of ancient geography, are likewise hard to scrutinize - yet Easton's Dictionary not only explains what these places are, but their size and overall impact across the entire Bible. First published in 1893, this dictionary uses the authoritative King James Bible as its source. As well as containing definitions and accounts of the many terms found throughout the Old and New Testaments, Easton's Bible Dictionary points out the significance of certain things and exactly where mentions of such phenomena appear in the Bible. The presence and significance of iron, for example, is noted in the Books of Genesis, Chronicles, Ezekiel, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Job, Joshua, Kings and in the Psalms. Individuals in the Bible are also given biographical definitions. Through Easton's referencing of the names, we can discover the exact Bible passages where such figures are mentioned. Likewise we hear of terms relevant to the life of the ancient peoples; the term 'Levy' for instance is shown to equate to a form of involuntary recruitment which kings ordered. Words in frequent use today, such as 'Schism', are also shown to originate from the Bible. Other words we use today - such as 'Teeth', are shown to have been informal terms: 'cleanness of teeth' in Amos 4:6 denotes an outbreak of famine, for example. Many of the parables and tales of the Bible are retold in abbreviated form in Easton's Bible Dictionary. These retold anecdotes reference other relevant passages, further evidencing how the various portions of the Bible are interconnected and related to one another. Such a style also gives this unconventional dictionary a flowing quality, making it easier for the reader to enjoy large tracts of this text without pause. The ancient world of the Biblical canon is given life and color by Easton's descriptions. Primarily however, Easton's masterwork is designed for reference. Yet it not only defines the individual entries, but places these entries in their proper context throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Owing to this wealth of information, the reader may perceive that Easton's Dictionary is not merely a book of definitions, but an authoritative and significant work of classic Christian literature.
Selected Sermons of George Whitefield
Author: George Whitefield
Publisher: London : Religious Tract Society
ISBN:
Category : Presbyterian Church
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher: London : Religious Tract Society
ISBN:
Category : Presbyterian Church
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description