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Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me: BOOK IIThe Book of Hebrews and the Corporal Punishment of Children in the Christian Context A New Book by Samuel MartinThis book has been 14 years in the making. Samuel Martin returns with his second volume in the series "Thy Rod and Thy Staff, They Comfort Me." This second book is a follow up to his first book 'Thy Rod and Thy Staff, They Comfort Me: Christians and the Spanking Controversy." (published in 2006) That first book was not sold but was given away on numerous sites on the Web and continues to be available for free. (see www.biblechild.com) A hard copy version is available. (see the author's Amazon page - https: //www.amazon.com/Samuel-Martin/e/B00HP94ZZA/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1)This new book promises to be a welcomed addition to the series turning its attention to the New Testament book of Hebrews chapter 12:5-11, which is a key text quoted by many Christians today in their belief in corporal punishment. Samuel Martin further strengthens an already compelling case against corporal punishment in this new book. Features off this new book are: The Original Manuscript Order of Hebrews and Its Importance?Who wrote Hebrews and why that is important?If Paul wrote Hebrews, why did he not identify himself openly in the book?What geographical region was Hebrews written to?When was the book of Hebrews written?What is the main subject of the book of Hebrews?Who is the book of Hebrews relevant for today?How does this survey of Hebrews link to our understanding of the debate concerning spanking children in the 21st century? Reviews of this book: "Samuel Martin does a good job of writing with an easy to understand touch ... He comes to similar conclusions that I do regarding the spanking controversy." - Professor William Webb, Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies, Tyndale Seminary, Canada and author of the book "Corporal Punishment in the Bible: A Redepemtive Movement Hermeneutic for Troubling Texts" (InterVarsity, 2011)"I think you present a well crafted argument." - Pastor Crystal Lutton, author of "Biblical Parenting""a very provocative and stimulating perspective of Hebrews." - Clay Clarkson, author of "Heartfelt Discipline: Following God's Path of Life to the Heart of Your Child."

A dense encyclopedia and a solid starting point from which to dive into subjects such as the Qabbala, Alchemy, Tarot, Ceremonial Magic, Neo-Platonic Philosophy, Mystery Religions, and the theory of Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry.

A New Translation and Introduction

Christian Zionism influences global politics, especially U.S. foreign policy, and has deeply affected Jewish-Christian and Muslim-Christian relations. With a fair-minded, longitudinal study of this dynamic yet controversial movement, Donald M. Lewis traces its lineage from biblical sources through the Reformation to various movements of today.

A pocket-sized book filled with inspirational religious thoughts on the theme of peace, joy and hope.

A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells. George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript, and the lives of the monks who made it. Newly-expanded colour plate section.

Living in the light of eternity changes everything! God gave Laurie A. Ditto a terrifying, firsthand vision of hell - an event she details in her book, The Hell Conspiracy. But this vision was followed by an equally overwhelming experience--a tangible encounter with the glories of Heaven! Through these 15 visions, Heaven...

Are You 'Dressed to Kill'? As long as you seek to live in God's will, obey His Word, and drive back the forces of darkness, the devil will do his best to oppose and thwart the plan God wishes to accomplish through you.But God has given you everything you need to victoriously stand against him and to thwart the devil's plans and attacks. That's right, God has provided you with a complete set of spiritual armor that can make you truly DRESSED TO KILL!In this in-depth ten-part series, Rick Renner covers:· The power needed to sustain you through any battle· Seven weapons God has provided you to use against the enemy· The way to stand victoriously against the wiles of the devil· God's strategy to keep the devil under your feet· And so much more!Most of us have already come face to face with the enemy at some point in life. It is certain that we will face him again in the future. That's why God has given us spiritual weapons. What you learn from this series will keep the devil on the run!

Jesus Listens, the newest 365-day devotional prayer book from Sarah Young, bestselling author of Jesus Calling, takes you on a year-long journey to develop a meaningful prayer life. Devotional prayers based on scripture will lead you into a deeper, richer relationship with God.

What Happened at the Cross is a brand-new compilation of Graham's writings focused solely on the cross, the one message that Graham said could change people's lives and hearts.

Typology--Understanding the Bible's Promise-Shaped Patterns traces the patterns and similarities between people, events, and institutions in the Bible as they build on one another with escalating significance. It stimulates thought on the relationship between the Testaments and helps readers understand the dynamics of inner-biblical interpretation.

The Gospel of John was beloved by the early church for its spiritual insight and clear declaration of Jesus' divinity. In addition to the homilies of John Chrysostom, readers of this ACCS volume will find selections from Origen, Cyril of Alexandria, and Augustine, supplemented with homiletic material, liturgical selections, and doctrinal material from scores of other church fathers.

This book is Professor Markides's capstone work. It addresses his valiant and often turbulent struggles and riveting adventures to adapt to American society within the bounds of contemporary hyper secular academia. The result is an intellectual and spiritual odyssey that can inspire any reader interested in addressing life's perennial questions.

Benedict (Baruch) de Spinoza (1632-1677) was one of the most systematic, inspiring, and influential philosophers of the early modern period. This extensively updated Companion, containing several new chapters, will be invaluable to anyone who wants to understand what Spinoza has to teach.

The Book of Genesis is God's autobiography and the foundation upon which all revelation rests. The purpose of this book is to give the origin of all things, including the cosmic order of the universe and the covenant relationship between God and his people. Speaking the Word from his eternal dwelling place of light, God fashioned everything from nothing, perfectly displaying his awesome wonder. We will never be able to take the mystery out of Creation, for a God who is incomprehensible in his greatness accomplished it. One of the over-arching themes of Genesis is God's blessing. His highest order is not the earth or the cosmos, it is man and woman, made after his image, to be containers for his glory. Genesis showcases God's redemptive heart toward the world--a theme that can be traced throughout the rest of the Hebrew Scriptures. When God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was completely formless and empty, with nothing but darkness draped over the deep. God's Spirit swept over the face of the waters. And then God announced: "Let there be light," and light burst forth!Genesis 1:1-3

The Primary Chronicle of Kyivan Rus' was authored by the early Christian monks of the Caves Monastery, and other monasteries, in today's capital city of Ukraine, Kyiv. It has been known by many different names including, "The Tale of Bygone Years", "Chronicle of Nestor", as well as other names. The Chronicle covers many centuries and was added to by many different monks. It tells about the founding of Kyiv and the origins of the Ukrainian people. This translation is based on the original Laurentian and Hypatian texts and is intended for the general reader who is interested in learning about the early history of Eastern Europe, in particular Ukraine. This modern English translation of the Chronicles of Kyivan Rus' will give the general reader and the student of Eastern Europe a good understanding of the times in which the two East European countries of Ukraine and Belarus and the Eurasian country of Russia were formed. It was a time of great change and major social upheaval, political, religious and cultural. This new translation of the history of Kyiv will give clarity to some of the misconceptions that are still prevalent in many political and academic circles around the world about Ukraine and Ukrainians. Dan Korolyshyn, born in Austria during the War, came to the States in 1947. Attended Public School in NYC on Manhattan's Lower Eastside. After school he went to Ukrainian school and studied Ukrainian history and culture. Later attended Ukrainian cultural courses at the Ukrainian resort, Soyuzivka, in upstate New York, continuing to study Ukrainian history. He took an upper level undergraduate history course on Kyivan Rus' at the University of Washington as a post graduate. Was a founding member of the Tidewater Ukrainian Cultural Association in Virginia and continues to study history and be involved in Ukrainian and Christian activities.

Advaita Vedanta, the philosophy of non-duality, is one of Hinduism's most brilliant pearls. It is reserved for seekers of Truth who want to know their own essence and aspire to liberation, or moksa. It proposes the path of knowledge called jana-yoga and its main tool is self-inquiry: ';who am I?' This question is an expression of the highest and noblest spiritual rebellion. Vedanta restores our dignity and accepts us as the only authority on who we are. It says that our self-exploration might lead us to discover our own nature as the Self beyond time and space.Prabhuji presents the principles of Vedanta that will help seekers take their first steps on this path. Rather than offering explanations or answers, he inspires us to inquire, doubt, and investigate our own essence. He tells us that every effort to achieve enlightenment is superfluous because we already are what we aspire to be. We simply need to turn our attention to consciousness itself and be the Self.David, Ben Yosef, Har-Zion, who writes under the pen name Prabhuji, is an artist, writer, painter, composer, and avadhuta mystic. He was born in Santiago, the capital of the Republic of Chile, on March 21, 1958. When he was eight years old, he had a mystical experience that sparked his search for the Truth. Since then, he has devoted his life to deepening the early transformative experience that marked the beginning of his process of involution. For more than fifty years, he has been exploring and practicing various religions and spiritual paths. In his view, the awakening at the level of consciousness, or the transcendence of the egoic phenomenon, is the next step in humanity's evolutionary process.