Author: Gary W. Parker
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781796615746
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Holy Bible Poetry is a book of 176 poems, each of which includes a popular Biblical passage word for word. A limited number of additional words and phrases are inserted in and around the passage to produce a rhyming poem with consistent timing and meter. The additions are intended to clarify or enhance the message as well. From Genesis through Revelation, 46 of the 66 books in the Bible are represented by at least one poem. Examples include Genesis 1: 1-2 (In the Beginning), Psalm 23 (The Lord Is My Shepherd), Matthew 17: 20 (Grain of Mustard Seed), Luke 6: 27-29 (Love Your Enemies) with 172 other popular passages/poems.
Holy Bible Poetry: Popular Biblical Passages in Rhyme
Author: Gary W. Parker
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781796615746
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Holy Bible Poetry is a book of 176 poems, each of which includes a popular Biblical passage word for word. A limited number of additional words and phrases are inserted in and around the passage to produce a rhyming poem with consistent timing and meter. The additions are intended to clarify or enhance the message as well. From Genesis through Revelation, 46 of the 66 books in the Bible are represented by at least one poem. Examples include Genesis 1: 1-2 (In the Beginning), Psalm 23 (The Lord Is My Shepherd), Matthew 17: 20 (Grain of Mustard Seed), Luke 6: 27-29 (Love Your Enemies) with 172 other popular passages/poems.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781796615746
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Holy Bible Poetry is a book of 176 poems, each of which includes a popular Biblical passage word for word. A limited number of additional words and phrases are inserted in and around the passage to produce a rhyming poem with consistent timing and meter. The additions are intended to clarify or enhance the message as well. From Genesis through Revelation, 46 of the 66 books in the Bible are represented by at least one poem. Examples include Genesis 1: 1-2 (In the Beginning), Psalm 23 (The Lord Is My Shepherd), Matthew 17: 20 (Grain of Mustard Seed), Luke 6: 27-29 (Love Your Enemies) with 172 other popular passages/poems.
Enjoying the Bible
Author: Matthew Mullins
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493421956
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Many Christians view the Bible as an instruction manual. While the Bible does provide instruction, it can also captivate, comfort, delight, shock, and inspire. In short, it elicits emotion--just like poetry. By learning to read and love poetry, says literature professor Matthew Mullins, readers can increase their understanding of the biblical text and learn to love God's Word more. Each chapter includes exercises and questions designed to help readers put the book's principles and practices into action.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493421956
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Many Christians view the Bible as an instruction manual. While the Bible does provide instruction, it can also captivate, comfort, delight, shock, and inspire. In short, it elicits emotion--just like poetry. By learning to read and love poetry, says literature professor Matthew Mullins, readers can increase their understanding of the biblical text and learn to love God's Word more. Each chapter includes exercises and questions designed to help readers put the book's principles and practices into action.
Mississippi to Madrid
Author: James Yates
Publisher: Open Hand Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 9780940880207
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
From his birth to a sharecropper family in the cotton fields of Mississippi to the unrest in Chicago and New York during the Depression, James Yates' experience with labor protest and union organizing shaped his vision of freedom and led to his decision to fight against fascism in the Spanish Civil War.
Publisher: Open Hand Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 9780940880207
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
From his birth to a sharecropper family in the cotton fields of Mississippi to the unrest in Chicago and New York during the Depression, James Yates' experience with labor protest and union organizing shaped his vision of freedom and led to his decision to fight against fascism in the Spanish Civil War.
The Holy Scriptures
Author: Stephen G. Green
Publisher: Wesleyan Theology
ISBN: 9780834139831
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"The author points the way to bridging the gap between the historical context of the Bible and the present-day context of the reader by exploring worldviews, the value-shaping function of words, and the role of the reader. He introduces readers to the methods and tools needed to successfully understand and embody the message of Scripture"--
Publisher: Wesleyan Theology
ISBN: 9780834139831
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"The author points the way to bridging the gap between the historical context of the Bible and the present-day context of the reader by exploring worldviews, the value-shaping function of words, and the role of the reader. He introduces readers to the methods and tools needed to successfully understand and embody the message of Scripture"--
The Seven Days of Creation
Author: Jeff Jinnett
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781530126712
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Fans of the medieval Rabbinic sages Rashi and Ramban will enjoy how the author has used poetry to update and embody some of their brilliant Torah insights. One example is the poem "Raven's Song" which explores Rashi's explanation as to the real reason why the raven was set loose from Noah's ark and never returned. For parents looking for a closing to their perfect Bar or Bat Mitzvah speech, the poem "Blessing" expands on the traditional Shabbat blessing to enumerate the gifts of all of the tribes of Israel and wish them upon the child. For Rabbis and serious scholars of the Tanakh, "Brother Sun and Sister Moon" incorporates a wealth of Talmudic references in the course of a heated religious debate as to whether men or women are more blessed in God's eyes. All scriptural references in the poetry are annotated and explained in the second half of the book for those readers who are inspired by the poetry and related artwork to pursue deeper Torah study. As is evident from the above, the poetry and art in this book is inspired by the Torah and other Jewish Holy Scriptures and is intended for a Jewish audience. However, non-Jewish readers can enjoy the poetry and artwork, although they may not understand some of the Talmudic references. The initial inspiration for this book was Psalm 104, which recounts the entire creation, where God's glory is seen as a garment of light as He begins his creation, the Moon is appointed for the seasons, the young lions retreat to their dens with the rising of the sun, the high hills are a refuge for the goats, Leviathan is seen playing among the ships in the sea and God's spirit goes forth across the earth to renew it. Edward Burne-Jones' "Days of Creation" painting is the visual illustration of Psalm 104, with the seventh angel playing a harp at the bottom of panel 6 representing the seventh day of creation. Some of the poems in this book are didactic poems intended to explain cryptic scriptural passages or reveal the deeper meaning behind a Jewish prayer. For example, the poem "It is Enough" examines Proverbs 30:15-16, which speaks of four things that are never satisfied: the grave, the barren womb, the earth that is not filled with water and the fire. Drawing on Talmudic sources, the poem explores the underlying meaning of this cryptic passage. Also, the poem "And to the Stranger" was inspired by a passage from the Kol Nidre prayer, which asks that atonement be granted even to the "stranger who lives among them, for all have transgressed unwittingly". The poem uses imagery and art to illuminate the hidden significance of the rituals of Yom Kippur. Although didactic poetry today is a forgotten art, the author believes that it still can serve an invaluable purpose when used to reveal the Tanakh as a true "Tree of Life" for those who hold on to it. Other poems are simply inspired by Jewish Holy Scriptures and are not intended to serve any higher didactic purpose. For example, "A Higher Song" describes the passage of the seasons and was inspired by a passage from 1 Chronicles 16 describing the trees of the wood singing out at the presence of the Lord. The second section of this book annotates each poem to show the scriptural underpinnings and allusions in each poem. Sandra Bowden's artwork and illuminated Hebrew text which accompanies the annotated poetry are intended to provide visual counterparts to the poetry, as well as an independent artistic exploration of the themes contained in this book.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781530126712
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Fans of the medieval Rabbinic sages Rashi and Ramban will enjoy how the author has used poetry to update and embody some of their brilliant Torah insights. One example is the poem "Raven's Song" which explores Rashi's explanation as to the real reason why the raven was set loose from Noah's ark and never returned. For parents looking for a closing to their perfect Bar or Bat Mitzvah speech, the poem "Blessing" expands on the traditional Shabbat blessing to enumerate the gifts of all of the tribes of Israel and wish them upon the child. For Rabbis and serious scholars of the Tanakh, "Brother Sun and Sister Moon" incorporates a wealth of Talmudic references in the course of a heated religious debate as to whether men or women are more blessed in God's eyes. All scriptural references in the poetry are annotated and explained in the second half of the book for those readers who are inspired by the poetry and related artwork to pursue deeper Torah study. As is evident from the above, the poetry and art in this book is inspired by the Torah and other Jewish Holy Scriptures and is intended for a Jewish audience. However, non-Jewish readers can enjoy the poetry and artwork, although they may not understand some of the Talmudic references. The initial inspiration for this book was Psalm 104, which recounts the entire creation, where God's glory is seen as a garment of light as He begins his creation, the Moon is appointed for the seasons, the young lions retreat to their dens with the rising of the sun, the high hills are a refuge for the goats, Leviathan is seen playing among the ships in the sea and God's spirit goes forth across the earth to renew it. Edward Burne-Jones' "Days of Creation" painting is the visual illustration of Psalm 104, with the seventh angel playing a harp at the bottom of panel 6 representing the seventh day of creation. Some of the poems in this book are didactic poems intended to explain cryptic scriptural passages or reveal the deeper meaning behind a Jewish prayer. For example, the poem "It is Enough" examines Proverbs 30:15-16, which speaks of four things that are never satisfied: the grave, the barren womb, the earth that is not filled with water and the fire. Drawing on Talmudic sources, the poem explores the underlying meaning of this cryptic passage. Also, the poem "And to the Stranger" was inspired by a passage from the Kol Nidre prayer, which asks that atonement be granted even to the "stranger who lives among them, for all have transgressed unwittingly". The poem uses imagery and art to illuminate the hidden significance of the rituals of Yom Kippur. Although didactic poetry today is a forgotten art, the author believes that it still can serve an invaluable purpose when used to reveal the Tanakh as a true "Tree of Life" for those who hold on to it. Other poems are simply inspired by Jewish Holy Scriptures and are not intended to serve any higher didactic purpose. For example, "A Higher Song" describes the passage of the seasons and was inspired by a passage from 1 Chronicles 16 describing the trees of the wood singing out at the presence of the Lord. The second section of this book annotates each poem to show the scriptural underpinnings and allusions in each poem. Sandra Bowden's artwork and illuminated Hebrew text which accompanies the annotated poetry are intended to provide visual counterparts to the poetry, as well as an independent artistic exploration of the themes contained in this book.
Take God’s Hand and You Will Never Walk Alone
Author: Neal Ervin
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725260204
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Death visited our family early in my youth, taking my father without warning, exacting its toll of loss and grief on me, my mom, and four siblings, leaving us all emotionally scarred. We loved Dad and grieved bitterly, surviving with feelings of desolation and sorrow as our strong family circle was forever broken; my sister, ten years old, was unable to comprehend "why Dad left her." God's Angel of Death would visit my family, inflicting the pain of sorrow and loss repeatedly, and in the years to come I would lose my mother, sister, and two younger brothers. I would later become estranged from my own family through divorce, and relocation would sever relationships, uprooting me from my career, the old familiar places and faces, plunging me back into sadness and loneliness, grim reminders of loss from the not distant past. In the middle of the storms I lost my auditory senses and had to adapt to an entirely new world that introduced fear and rejection, and at one point of my life I became fearful of dying suddenly. I realized, too much later, that I never really was ever alone; God was always with me and he was keeping me here, carrying, guiding, strengthening me through every storm, giving my life direction again, restoring me full-circle to his purpose for me--writing to tell of his love. It took a while for me to understand God's grace, how he led me through the years of stormy darkness to a relationship with him through love and mercy that is unsurpassed; and, while I am still working on life, a great part of its purpose is to share my hope and faith and attest to God's love and grace, but most of all to bear witness to the triumphant, peaceful joy of walking, talking with, and listening to God along the valleys and mountaintops of life.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725260204
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Death visited our family early in my youth, taking my father without warning, exacting its toll of loss and grief on me, my mom, and four siblings, leaving us all emotionally scarred. We loved Dad and grieved bitterly, surviving with feelings of desolation and sorrow as our strong family circle was forever broken; my sister, ten years old, was unable to comprehend "why Dad left her." God's Angel of Death would visit my family, inflicting the pain of sorrow and loss repeatedly, and in the years to come I would lose my mother, sister, and two younger brothers. I would later become estranged from my own family through divorce, and relocation would sever relationships, uprooting me from my career, the old familiar places and faces, plunging me back into sadness and loneliness, grim reminders of loss from the not distant past. In the middle of the storms I lost my auditory senses and had to adapt to an entirely new world that introduced fear and rejection, and at one point of my life I became fearful of dying suddenly. I realized, too much later, that I never really was ever alone; God was always with me and he was keeping me here, carrying, guiding, strengthening me through every storm, giving my life direction again, restoring me full-circle to his purpose for me--writing to tell of his love. It took a while for me to understand God's grace, how he led me through the years of stormy darkness to a relationship with him through love and mercy that is unsurpassed; and, while I am still working on life, a great part of its purpose is to share my hope and faith and attest to God's love and grace, but most of all to bear witness to the triumphant, peaceful joy of walking, talking with, and listening to God along the valleys and mountaintops of life.
In-Depth Poetic Scriptures
Author: Darrick L. Hurd
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1477240632
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
In Depth Poetic Scriptures is meant to encourage the reader personal growth and enhance the enquiring mind thinking ability, all in these here poetic scriptures.
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1477240632
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
In Depth Poetic Scriptures is meant to encourage the reader personal growth and enhance the enquiring mind thinking ability, all in these here poetic scriptures.
What is the Bible?: How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything
Author: Rob Bell
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008259585
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
The New York Times bestselling author Rob Bell, using his inspired and inquisitive approach, focuses on the most widely read book of all time. He provides surprising insights and answers about how the Bible actually works as a source of faith and guidance, showing a brand-new way of reading this sacred text.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008259585
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
The New York Times bestselling author Rob Bell, using his inspired and inquisitive approach, focuses on the most widely read book of all time. He provides surprising insights and answers about how the Bible actually works as a source of faith and guidance, showing a brand-new way of reading this sacred text.
Glory in the Margins
Author: Nikki Grimes
Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
ISBN: 9781640606777
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
"A thirteen month cycle of poems distilled from chosen scriptures, viewed from her perspective as Black, as woman, as poet, and looking for the glory found in the margins of life"--
Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA)
ISBN: 9781640606777
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
"A thirteen month cycle of poems distilled from chosen scriptures, viewed from her perspective as Black, as woman, as poet, and looking for the glory found in the margins of life"--
Chapters Into Verse
Author: Robert Atwan
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Languages : en
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