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Often called Paul’s magnum opus, Romans has been pivotal to Christians’ understanding of salvation for generations. It had a profound influence on Augustine and Luther. Calvin saw it as the key to understanding all of Scripture. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul introduces us to Paul’s fullest, grandest, most comprehensive statement of the gospel and explains why it is just as vital for believers today as it has been for believers throughout history. Verse by verse, Dr. Sproul unfolds the vast truths that Paul has clearly and carefully woven throughout this book.

Although Romans is not the earliest of Paul’s writings, like Isaiah and Matthew, Romans sits at the head of the epistles and letters. Written as a formal argument and structured as a scholastic diatribe, Romans presents Paul’s great thesis that we are saved by grace through faith, not by works of Law. This is revolutionary! Romans, perhaps more than any other book ever written, has fundamentally changed Western civilization, and it is foundational to understanding all of Paul’s other epistles and letters.

"This book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence." — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily Stoic The...

Here in a single volume is the entire, unabridged recording of Gibbon's masterpiece. Beginning in the second century A.D. at the apex of the Pax Romana, Gibbon traces the arc of decline and complete destruction through the centuries across Europe and the Mediterranean. It is a thrilling and cautionary tale of splendor and ruin, of faith and hubris, and of civilization and barbarism. Follow along as Christianity overcomes paganism... before itself coming under intense pressure from Islam.

Irrungen, Wirrungen (1888) ist einer der bekanntesten Romane von Theodor Fontane, in dem er die feinsinnige, aber aussichtslose Liebesgeschichte zwischen dem adeligen Offizier Botho von Rienäcker und der bürgerlichen Näherin Lene Nimptsch erzählt. Fontane entwirft ein vielschichtiges Panorama der Berliner Gesellschaft im 19. Jahrhundert – geprägt von Konventionen, Klassenunterschieden und der stillen Kraft weiblicher Würde. Die leise Tragik dieser Beziehung ist zugleich scharfe Gesellschaftsanalyse und anrührende Charakterstudie.

Die Poggenpuhls gehört zu den späten Romanen von Theodor Fontane und schildert mit feiner Ironie und psychologischer Tiefe das Leben einer verarmten Adelsfamilie in Berlin. Zwischen Tradition und gesellschaftlichem Wandel ringen die Mitglieder der Familie Poggenpuhl um ihren Platz in einer sich verändernden Welt. Fontane zeigt einfühlsam, wie alte Werte auf die Herausforderungen der Moderne treffen – leise, klug und voller menschlicher Zwischentöne.

The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes investigates the trade routes between Rome and the powerful empires of inner Asia, including the Parthian regime which ruled ancient Persia (Iran). It explores Roman dealings with the Kushan Empire which seized power in Bactria (Afghanistan) and laid claim to the Indus Kingdoms. Further chapters examine the development of Palmyra as a leading caravan city on the edge of Roman Syria and consider trade ventures through the Tarim territories that led Roman merchants to Han China.

Despite the dismal Broadway season, Gunplay continues to draw crowds. A gangland spectacle, it's packed to the gills with action, explosions, and gunfire. In fact, Gunplay is so loud that no one notices the killing of Monte Field. In a sold-out theater, Field is found dead partway through the second act, surrounded by empty seats. The police hold the crowd and call for the one man who can untangle this daring murder: Inspector Richard Queen.

Collected for the first time anywhere, the nine tales in The Egg and Other Stories highlight Andy Weir's trademark wit and unexpected twists. For the few who have yet to experience The Martian, it's a perfect appetizer. For passionate Weir fans, it's a delicious dessert.

Revisit the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with this audiobook for listeners. Goldilocks takes a walk and discovers a special place in the woods. She innocently eats some food, breaks a chair, and falls asleep. What happens when a bear family discovers a sleeping Goldilocks?

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Dio Cassius was a Roman statesman and historian of Greek origin. He published 80 volumes of history on ancient Rome, beginning with the arrival of Aeneas in Italy. The volumes documented the subsequent founding of Rome (753 BC), the formation of the republic (509 BC), and the creation of the empire (31 BC). The history continues until AD 229.

The death of the Roman Empire is one of the perennial mysteries of world history. Now, in this groundbreaking book, Peter Heather proposes a stunning new solution: Centuries of imperialism turned the neighbors Rome called barbarians into an enemy capable of dismantling an Empire that had dominated their lives for so long. A leading authority on the late Roman Empire and on the barbarians, Heather relates the extraordinary story of how Europe's barbarians, transformed by centuries of contact with Rome on every possible level, eventually pulled the empire apart.

Learn about the history of the Roman Empire with iMindsJNR audio-learning series for younger minds. A powerful army, a developed system of government and great road building - this is how Rome achieved an empire! For the early part of its history Rome was ruled by kings, like most other places in the ancient world. But in 510 BC, the Romans decided they were sick of obeying powerful monarchs.

Learn about the evolution of Roman Myths with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds. Romulus and Remus were twins who were raised by a wolf. In 753 BC they moved away from their home in Alba Longa to build a new city. But they fought over the site and name of the future city and Romulus slew Remus. Romulus then founded the city of Rome. So goes the myth which tells of the beginnings of ancient Roman culture.

Die Geschichte des sechzehnjährigen Karl Roßmann, der nach einem „Skandal" von seinen Eltern in die USA geschickt wird, entwickelt sich zu einer surrealen Odyssee durch Machtverhältnisse, Bürokratie und soziale Kälte. Kafkas Blick auf das „gelobte Land" ist alles andere als idealisierend – die Neue Welt wird zum Schauplatz eines existenziellen Entfremdungsprozesses, meisterhaft erzählt in seiner klaren und beklemmenden Sprache. Amerika oder Der Verschollene ist Franz Kafkas erster Romanentwurf und blieb zu Lebzeiten unvollendet.

The Stoic philosopher Musonius Rufus was one of the most influential teachers of his era, imperial Rome, and his message still resonates with startling clarity today. Alongside Stoics like Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, he emphasized ethics in action, displayed in all aspects of life. Merely learning philosophical doctrine and listening to lectures, they believed, will not do one any good unless one manages to interiorize the teachings and apply them to daily life.

Se porventura conseguirmos atingir uma genuína compreensão dessa Epístola, teremos aberto uma amplíssima porta de acesso aos mais profundos tesouros da Escritura. O homem encontra sua justificação única e exclusivamente na misericórdia de Deus, em Cristo, ao ser ela oferecida no evangelho e recebida pela fé.

Liebe, Reife & gesellschaftliche Zwänge – Balzacs psychologisch feinsinniger Roman, ungekürzt gesprochen von Sven Görtz. Über das Hörbuch: Die Frau von dreißig Jahren ( La Femme de trente ans ) ist einer der bekanntesten Romane Honoré de Balzacs und Teil seines großen Zyklus Die Menschliche Komödie . Im Zentrum steht das Leben der Juliette d'Aiglemont, einer Frau, deren Entwicklung von jugendlicher Hoffnung über die Enttäuschungen der Ehe bis zur Reife und Selbstbestimmung reicht.

Serena Paris ist die Einzige ihrer Art, eine Waise ohne Rudel. Mit ihrem Bekenntnis, der erste Mensch-Werwolf-Hybrid der Geschichte zu sein, will sie die jahrhundertealte Kluft zwischen den verschiedenen Spezies überwinden. Doch stattdessen gerät sie mitten ins Zentrum des Konflikts zwischen den Wölfen, Vampiren und Menschen und wird zur Zielscheibe ihrer gefahrvollen Machenschaften. Bald ist ihr eine ganze Horde von Feinden auf den Fersen, und Serena bleibt nur ein Verbündeter–solange er sie denn bei sich haben will ...