The Earliest Mythicist References: An Edited Compilation and Commentary of Jesus Skeptic References from before Volney and Dupuis This small book provides, for the first time, a compilation of references to the Christ Myth Theory from before the time of Volney and Dupuis, in a small and compact volume, with also some commentary. This produces all new translations of several smaller references, which have otherwise been completely overlooked.
LA LETTERA AGLI EBREI NEL SUO CONTESTO: Oltre gli equivoci della cristianità (Da Adamo agli Apostoli: panocamica di tutta la Bibbia basata sul testo in sé Vol. 6) (Italian Edition) «Gesù Messia è lo stesso ieri, oggi e in eterno». È questa la “bussola” che viene indicata per non lasciarsi trasportare «da diversi e strani insegnamenti» (13:8-9), sviluppatisi soprattutto con Costantino e Agostino (IV secolo) e con l’invenzione di un Gesù anti ebraico. La manifestazione di Gesù comincia in Genesi, perché è mediante il Figlio che Dio «ha creato i mondi» (1:2) e a lui viene attribuito il rimanere «lo stesso» (1:12) che il Salmo 102:27 attribuisce al Padre. Il rapporto di Gesù con coloro che lo hanno preceduto e con il sistema levitico non rientra nella cornice “non buono–buono”, ma in quella “buono–migliore”. Infatti Gesù è «garante di un patto migliore» e il suo sangue «parla meglio del sangue di Abele» (7:22; 12:24). ¿Es irrazonable y anticientífica la creencia en Dios? (Spanish Edition) La ontología es la rama de la filosofía que se ocupa del tema de la existencia, de qué es lo que puede existir, del “Ser” y todo lo que se relaciona con un tema tan interesante e importante. <br>Parece claro que algo existe , pues si no es así ¿qué es todo lo que vamos a considerar en este libro?. <br>El pensamiento “solipsista”, y otras formas de pensar que se asemejan, parecen llegar a la conclusión de que los descubrimientos que se han hecho hasta ahora, corroboran la idea de que “nada es real”. <br> Lo que se ha desvelado parece que ha llevado a algunas personas a pensar así, o que confirma que es cierto lo que ya pensaban antes. <br>Pero los descubrimientos realizados hasta ahora no muestran que “nada existe en realidad”; lo que se ha descubierto más bien tiene que ver con la manera tan sorprendente en que se genera lo que experimentamos como “realidad”; no se parece a la manera en que la experimentamos directamente a través de nuestros sentidos; esa experiencia directa es sumamente hermosa cuando pensamos en toda la belleza que se percibe en el mundo natural; pero la comprensión más profunda que se ha obtenido hasta ahora sobre cómo se genera, revela otro tipo de “belleza oculta” que nos deja atónitos, la belleza de unas ingeniosas y profundas relaciones, que nos llenan de admiración. <br>Los argumentos de tipo ontológico y los argumentos de diseño, parecen reforzarse mutuamente. Los argumentos ontológicos parecen llevar inevitablemente a la conclusión de la existencia del “Ser Supremo”, y si es así, necesariamente todo lo demás que “llegue a ser” debe revelar también una “Inteligencia Infinita”. <br> The Hidden Gospel of Thomas: Commentaries on the Non-Dual Sayings of Jesus <b>AWARDS</b><br /> <br /><b>2021 IAN Book of the Year Awards, Finalist, First Non-Fiction</b><br /><b>2021 IAN Book of the Year Awards, Finalist, Non-Fiction: Religion/Christian</b><br /> <br />Some scholars have called the Gospel of Thomas "the fifth gospel," joining the four canonical books of the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Some have even suggested that a new and fresh perspective on the teachings of Jesus can be observed in its extraordinary aphorisms, dialogues, and parables.<br /><br />This ancient collection of Jesus sayings, half of which were previously unknown, opens up a whole new area of research for Biblical scholars. And yet, the Gospel of Thomas was rejected by the early Christian Church, banished to oblivion, and eventually lost to memory. Nevertheless, despite this opposition, it survived its many years of utter exclusion. Since its remarkable 1945 discovery in a buried jar in Egypt, it has been the object of intense scrutiny in classrooms, churches, and in many scholarly works.<br /><br />William G. Duffy's book is the first of its kind to thoroughly and systematically examine this gospel's "hidden" sayings in the light of non-dualism, the timeless worldview and philosophy of oneness. What is particularly unique about Duffy's work is the meticulous literary analysis he brings to this study. In his investigation of each saying, he has discovered phrase patterns and code words that other commentators have seemingly missed.<br /><br />By pointing out the non-dual nature of the text, and with a sharp eye for linguistic clues, Duffy convincingly demonstrates that significant insights, as well as great depth and power, can be discovered in this "lost" but now found Gospel of Thomas. Consequently, readers will not only find this book to be intellectually groundbreaking but also spiritually compelling. The Journey From Problems To Praise: A 5 Day Study & Journal on Faith By Tapestry Of Beauty Ministries THE JOURNEY FROM PROBLEMS TO PRAISE’ is a 5 Day study of Psalm 42. With the uncertainty brought on by a worldwide pandemic, headlines grip our hearts as we hear of the sad stories about victims. All of this is compounded by personal problems and issues. Our senses seem to be screaming for relief. How does a believer respond? This week we will explore the conflict between reality and faith. Do we trust our senses or do we rely on our faith in Christ?Our prayer is for you to find hope and encouragement during these difficult days. The Bad Seed <p><strong>A <em>New York Times</em> bestseller!</strong></p><p><strong><strong><em>Amazon Prime</em>&apos;s Most Read Title of 2019!</strong></strong></p><p><strong>An Amazon Best Children&apos;s Book of the Month</strong><strong> <strong>f</strong></strong><strong>rom</strong> <strong>the<em> New York Times </em>bestselling author of the Goodnight Already! series</strong></p><p>This is a book about a <em>bad seed</em>. <em>A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you </em><strong><em>really</em></strong><em> want to know? </em></p><p>He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He’s been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be—happy?</p><p>With Jory John’s charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is <em>The <em>Bad Seed</em></em>: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old, <em>The</em> <em>Bad Seed </em>proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.</p> The Woman in White Wilkie Collins&apos;s classic thriller took the world by storm on its first appearance in 1859, with everything from dances to perfumes to dresses named in honor of the "woman in white." The novel&apos;s continuing fascination stems in part from a distinctive blend of melodrama, comedy, and realism; and in part from the power of its story. The Book of Mormon in One Hour: A collection of passages from the original book (Hourglass Edition) <i>The Book of Mormon in One Hour</i> is a collection of passages from the original book translated and published by Joseph Smith, Jr. This "Hourglass Edition" delivers <i>The Book of Mormon's</i> main storyline and message in a book the length of a short story. All of the selections begin with a quick introduction to the speaker, setting, and audience—making the book is easy for everyone to follow, no matter how much familiarity they have with the original book. <br> <br> <br><br><p><b>This is helpful for: <ul></b> <li>Parents or young readers wanting an easy and quick way to experience scripture <li>Busy people who like summaries of influential books <li>Readers who may have constraints or barriers preventing them from completing a 530+ page book <li>People wanting an easier way to gift a copy of <i>The Book of Mormon</i></ul> <br> <br> The selections stay in chronological order, and do not paraphrase or insert commentary in order to preserve the original language, emotion, and message of the book. The "Hourglass Edition" condenses the text down to 8% of the original length by focusing on the primary storyline of Lehi and his descendants, and message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It does not focus on the civilization’s political, economic, or wartime affairs. <br> <br> <br><br><b>For busy people</b> who like summaries of influential books, this selection of passages condenses <i>The Book of Mormon, </i> into approximately one hour of reading without compromising the book’s main storyline or message. <br><b>For curious people</b> who want to understand the story of <i>The Book of Mormon, </i> this sample-sized portion gives a summary of writings without commentary so readers can arrive at their own conclusion about the book from the source quickly. <br><b>For everyone</b>, it allows them to experience the scripture used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints along with the Holy Bible. <br><br>Passages are taken from the 1920 public-domain edition of the text.