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Explore one of the most enigmatic gospels with a celebrated New Testament scholar. Most scholars agree that the Gospel according to Mark is the earliest of the four canonical gospels. It is also the shortest, with swift dramatic turns throughout its fast-paced narrative. Because of its brevity...

When it comes to queens in the Bible, we know the good one, Queen Esther, and the bad one, Queen Jezebel. But what about the wise one, the queen of Sheba? This wealthy royal from antiquity who longed to observe for herself the wisdom of Solomon offers a storehouse of treasures for her modern sisters, showing us how to seek truth, ask the right questions, keep an open mind, give generously, and honor God above all.

Ten of the Bible's best-known femmes fatales parade across the pages of Bad Girls of the Bible with situations that sound oh-so-familiar. Eve had food issues. Potiphar’s wife and Delilah had man trouble. Lot’s wife and Michal couldn’t let go of the past, Sapphira couldn’t let go of money, and Jezebel couldn’t let go of anything. Yet the woman at the well had her thirst quenched at last, while Rahab and the sinful woman left their sordid histories behind.

Join one of the modern world’s great Christian spirituality experts, Fr. Howard Gray, S.J., in exploring your favorite Bible stories anew. For as long as humans have been around, we have found comfort in stories. With Fr. Gray, you will discover newfound theological and spiritual meaning in...

Rediscover one of the Bible''s most important books. With a leading Scripture scholar as your guide, you will gain powerful insights into one of life''s most vexing questions. The Book of Job is a powerful and ultimately life-affirming book. But the text––one of the Bible''s oldest––can...

This is the Genesis course you’ve always wanted. Engaging, thought-provoking, and humorous, this delightful course promises fresh insights into the Bible’s second most popular book. Genesis contains some of the most familiar stories of the entire Old Testament, and it features some of the...

In this powerful healing journey, Linda Barrick applies the words Jesus spoke during His time of greatest pain to help readers transform their deepest wounds into their highest purpose. In one second, Linda Barrick’s life changed when a drunk driver slammed into her family’s van, nearly...

From the past president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America, an unforgettable audio course that brings the Gospel of Luke to life. With its themes of Jesus’ all-inclusive compassion, healing, and forgiveness, Luke’s Gospel has always captivated Christians. Only the Gospel of Luke...

You will love this course. Expertly and faithfully taught, this special 12-lecture series promises numerous “Aha!” moments. You will learn, laugh and grow as you enjoy this amazing set of talks in your car or at home. The Scriptures can be the inspired word of God and a puzzle, all at the...

The satisfaction you seek dwells in the depths of God's word. Do you come to God's word with questions and doubts that arise from life's disappointments and hurts? Denise J. Hughes, author of the Word Writers Bible Study series, has been there, yet she's found a peace that runs deeper than her circumstances. You don't have to be a graduate student in seminary to be a serious student of the Bible. God's word is for everyone. Dive in and experience the joy that awaits in deeper waters.

Discover anew one of the most influential—and misunderstood—books of the Old Testament. In The Book of Isaiah: The Fifth Gospel, you will glean fresh insights into the prophet Isaiah''s words. You''ll join Old Testament expert Fr. Leslie Hoppe, who will deftly guide you through the...

Fr. Guinan’s award-winning Old Testament lectures are enjoyed by listeners in over 30 countries. No other book of the Bible has captured the hearts, minds, and imaginations of people through three millennia as vividly as Exodus. With stories of a prophet rescued from a basket on the river, the...

Join one of the world’s leading New Testament scholars in this unique audio course on three vital books of the Bible: First and Second Timothy and the Epistle to Titus. Called the “Pastoral Epistles,” these letters were vital in shaping early Christian communities, bringing the message of...

El pastor y maestro John MacArthur ayuda a los lectores a comprender las parábolas de Jesús y cómo se relacionan con su mensaje completo.Jesús fue un maestro de la narración, y las parábolas que él contó eran ingeniosamente retratos sencillos de palabras con profundas lecciones...

La Biblia sigue siendo hoy, en el inicio del tercer milenio, el libro más vendido, un auténtico "best seller". Y sin embargo, aunque hay un ejemplar en la mayoría de los hogares, son pocos los que la han leído entera, y menos aún los que lograron entenderla. Qué dice la Biblia se convierte así en una guía valiosa para entender el texto sagrado en forma de audio libro. El oyente puede familiarizarse con la historia bíblica y con sus personajes; protagonistas singulares de esa impresionante aventura.

Prepare for a life-changing encounter with Jesus, seeing him afresh through the eyes of three women who worship and adore him. Mary of Bethany prepares the way for the lord's burial when she anoints his feet and fills the air with her perfume. His mother, Mary of Nazareth, stands by her son from his first breath to his last, her loyalty unwavering. Mary Magdalene, delivered of seven demons, bravely supports her teacher through his darkest hours, then proclaims the glorious news of his resurrection.

God has a plan for your life. More often than not, it's a detour - one that can leave you feeling temporarily stalled and slowed down. Which nobody likes. But detours are necessary if any improvements are going to be made on the paths we travel. Or if any wreck is going to be cleaned up or a hazard avoided. Detours are designed for our own good, regardless of how we view or feel about them. Detours are a good thing that often feels bad. Tony knows a thing or two about detours.

How do you build a life of significance? As pastor and writer Jeff Manion shares in Dream Big, Think Small, truly great lives are built on the foundation of a holy redundancy--a persistence and determination to move faithfully in the right direction. Dream Big, Think Small will provide: The plan...

Lost for nearly 1,700 years, newly restored and authenticated, the Gospel of Judas presents a very different view of the relationship between Jesus and Judas. Rather than paint Judas as a traitor, it portrays him as acting at Jesus' request.

Through Redeeming Love, millions have experienced the captivating love story of Angel and Michael Hosea that illustrates God's power to redeem even the most lost among us. Redeeming Love: The Companion Study invites you to enter more fully into both the classic novel's eternal message and the biblical story that inspired its writing.