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From the first centuries CE to the present, the question of who wrote the Bible has fascinated readers, theologians, and scholars. While countless viewpoints have circulated, the matter of who wrote the Bible remains a compelling issue. In these 24 eye-opening lectures, Professor Baden takes you deeply into the history of both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.

Who is Satan in the New Testament, and what is the evil that he represents? In this groundbreaking book, Elaine Pagels, Princeton's distinguished historian of religion, traces the evolution of Satan from its origins in the Hebrew Bible, where Satan is at first merely obstructive, to the New Testament, where Satan becomes the Prince of Darkness, the bitter enemy of God and man, evil incarnate. In The Origin of Satan, Pagels shows that the four Christian gospels tell two very different stories.

Where did God come from? What do the bible stories really tell us? Who or what was Jesus Christ? This audiobook challenges everything we think we know about the nature of religion.

J. Gresham Machen examines whether the Apostle Paul’s faith arose from borrowed religious ideas or from a genuine encounter with the risen Christ. Engaging with critical scholars and comparing Paul’s letters with the wider New Testament canon and extra-biblical texts, Machen shows that Paul’s faith and teaching were received, not invented. Paul’s theology cannot be explained as a blend of Judaism and paganism but must be understood as rooted in divine revelation.

In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends twenty propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world and unpacks its implications for our modern scientific understanding of origins. Ideal for students, professors, pastors, and lay listeners with an interest in the intelligent design controversy and creation-evolution debates, Walton's thoughtful analysis unpacks seldom appreciated aspects of the biblical text and sets Bible-believing scientists free.

Updating and expanding upon his previous work on origins, this riveting volume from John H. Walton marks the eighth entry in his bestselling Lost World Series, which has sold more than 125,000 copies. For over a decade, John Walton's books The Lost World of Genesis One and The Lost World of Adam and Eve have shaped readers' understanding of the ancient Near Eastern world and its implications for modern scientific origins debates.

You are invited to journey back 2,000 years to the very start of Christianity and track 450 years of its fascinating early development. In Christian Origins 101, you will explore the rich history, early leadership, and groundbreaking theology, of early Christianity through 30 erudite lectures.

Pagan Origins of the Christ Myth by John G. Jackson is a concise yet provocative exploration of the parallels between Christian doctrines and ancient pagan mythology.

Every great pressure washing business has a story — and on Wash and Win with Friends, we bring those stories to life. Hosted by Joshua Brown of Brown’s Pressure Washing, this show dives into the origin stories, lessons learned, and trade secrets of successful pressure washing entrepreneurs.Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your next truck, you’ll hear real conversations about systems, marketing, gear, leadership, and faith-fueled entrepreneurship.🎯 Learn how to start, scale, and serve your city through business.💦 Topics include: • Starting a pressure washing business...

The Radical Mind is a groundbreaking analysis of the origins of the Christian Right, whose political victories are radically reshaping the landscape of American society. Scholars and the public alike have traditionally regarded the New Right and the Christian Right as separate movements. Insofar as both are conservative efforts, most people view them as reactionary and driven by a culture-war backlash against liberal changes to society.

We seek out and find the truth on the prophecy found in the Book of Revelation regarding the mark of the beast and how it relates to current events today. Are we in the time of this great prophecy? Visit theoriginoftruth.org

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A detailed, slow, methodical, study of the book of Genesis, the first book in the Bible, which is perhaps the most important book to know and understand in all of scripture. This is a conservative, consentrated study that follows noted theologians in an effort to help make things clearly understood.

The primary purpose of this podcast is to demonstrate that Apostolic ministers come from diverse backgrounds and environments, and that truly Apostolic ministry is open to anyone willing to sanctify themselves and pay the cost. This opportunity isn’t exclusive to an elite or chosen few but is available to whosoever will. The intended result is to inspire as many people as possible to recognize the necessity for, and the open door to a deeper relationship with God and a more potent ministry that can effectively reach this lost and dying world.

From one of the leading historians of Christianity comes this sweeping reassessment of religious freedom, from the church fathers to John Locke. In the ancient world, Christian apologists wrote in defense of their right to practice their faith in the cities of the Roman Empire. They argued that religious faith is an inward disposition of the mind and heart and cannot be coerced by external force, laying a foundation on which later generations would build.

COACH: Church Origins and Church History is a Christian podcast from Bob Baulch that explores how the church grew, suffered, worshiped, and changed the world — one generation at a time. Hosted by a passionate Bible teacher with a heart for truth and revival and research, COACH brings history to life with verifiable sources, captivating stories, and deep theological reflection. From Roman persecution to forgotten revivals, every episode is a fresh look at how God’s people lived and died for the gospel — and what it means for us today. No fluff. No fiction. Just powerful, proven history ...

This is the origin story of Garrick Slade, also known as DJ I Rock Jesus. His journey is as powerful as the music he plays. While some aspects of this story may be fictional, the testimonies and struggles are deeply rooted in Garrick Slade's real-life experiences. His life serves as a testament to transformation, faith, and the power of music as a ministry.

Using recent discoveries in genetics, biochemistry, geology, radiometric dating, and other scientific disciplines, Dr. Ashton explains chapter by chapter in straightforward language 12 compelling reasons why Darwin's theory of evolution is just a myth. Taking the evidence refuting evolution to a new level with a wide-ranging analysis, this is a must-listen book for all students, Christian educators, scientists, and anyone eager to defend a biblical worldview.

Every great pressure washing business has a story — and on Wash and Win with Friends, we bring those stories to life. Hosted by Joshua Brown of Brown’s Pressure Washing, this show dives into the origin stories, lessons learned, and trade secrets of successful pressure washing entrepreneurs.Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your next truck, you’ll hear real conversations about systems, marketing, gear, leadership, and faith-fueled entrepreneurship.🎯 Learn how to start, scale, and serve your city through business.💦 Topics include: • Starting a pressure washing business...

How did our forebears begin to think about religion as a distinct domain, separate from other activities that were once inseparable from it? Starting at the birth of Christianity - a religion inextricably bound to Western thought - Jack Miles reveals how the West's "common sense" understanding of religion emerged and then changed as insular Europe discovered the rest of the world. Finally, in a moving postscript, he shows how this very story continues today in the minds and hearts of individual religious or irreligious men and women.