Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace
by Miroslav Volf
from Zondervan
An exploration of how we can be transformed by the God who gives abundantly and who forgives unconditionally.
The Calvary Road
by Roy Hession
from CLC Publications
Bread And Wine: Readings For Lent And Easter
from Orbis Books
From the world's best-loved spiritual writers, here is an unparalleled gathering of reflections for Lent.
A time of self-denial, soul searching, and spiritual preparation, Lent is a fitting season for daily reading and reflection. Grouped around such themes as temptation, crucifixion, resurrection, and new life, Bread and Wine can be dipped into at leisure or used as a guide to daily devotions--and returned to at any time year for spiritual revitalization.
Selections include writings by C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Philip Yancey, Madeline L'Engle, Henri Nouwen, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John Donne, Thomas Merton, St. Augustine, Mother Teresa, John Updike, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and many others.
New Proclamation: Year A, 2008, Easter to Christ the King (New Proclamation)
by O. Wesley, Jr. Allen
from Fortress Press
Keyed to the Revised Common Lectionary, Book of Common Prayer, and Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass.
EASTER THROUGH PENTECOST SUNDAY
O. Wesley Allen is Assistant Professor of Homiletics and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary, Lexington, Kentucky. He is an ordained United Methodist elder.
PENTECOST 1
Holly Hearon is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.Ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA), she is president of the Midwest Society of Biblical Literature.
PENTECOST 2
Hank Langknecht is Assistant Professor of Homiletics and Christian Communication at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio. He is ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
PENTECOST 3
Beverly A. Zink-Sawyer is Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
The Life of Christ
by AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, EDITORS OF THE
from Time Inc Home Entertainment
No single person has had a greater impact on the history of the world than Jesus. His being raised from death is celebrated on Easter Sunday - one of the holiest days in the church year. Jesus' life of sacrifice and service continue to uplift and inspire people around the world today. His teachings live on. Some will make you think. Many will give you hope. All of them will challenge you.
This book captures many of the traditions and teachings of Jesus. Chapters include Famous Sayings of Jesus, Healings and Miracles, and Did Jesus Really Rise from Death? This book will explore the historical Jesus and the origins of our present-day Easter celebrations. Some may surprise you.
Thanks to the collaboration of the American Bible Society, one of the world's foremost providers of Scripture and Scripture resources, there are Bible passages and accompanying commentary that function as source material for the history of Jesus and those who followed Him.
For 190 years, the American Bible Society has pursued one important mission: to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so all people may experience its life-changing message.
Chapters include:
* JESUS: Who Is He Really?
* JESUS' Miracles
* JESUS' Final Week: Leading up to Good Friday
* JESUS' Final Week: The Passion
* The Resurrection
Mysterium Paschale: The Mystery of Easter
by Hans Urs von Balthasar
from Ignatius Press
A Risen Christ in Eastertime: Essays on the Gospel Narratives of the Resurrection
by Raymond E. Brown
from Liturgical Press
Ideals Easter 2008 (Ideals Easter) (Ideals Easter)
from Ideals
For more than sixty years Ideals has celebrated the holidays with beautiful images and stirring words. "Ideals Easter 2008 presents the traditional symbols of the Easter holiday through stories, poetry, photographs and artwork that reflect this season of the rebirth of nature and the Resurrection of the Savior. The biblical story of the first Easter is included, along with memories of family traditions, new clothes, dyed eggs and special family dinners. This book will appeal to all who wish to embrace the joy of spring and experience the awe of the Resurrection.
Resurrection: Interpreting the Easter Gospel
by Rowan Williams
from Pilgrim Press
The Passion: Photography from the Movie "The Passion of the Christ"
by Ken Duncan
from Tyndale House Publishers
The Passion is a visual portrayal of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus. Gripping photos taken on the set of Mel Gibson's new film, The Passion of Christ, together with the biblical narratives in the New Living Translation, present the story in vivid detail. A sweeping presentation of the Passion story in powerful images that will enhance the movie experience!
"This is a movie about love, hope, faith, and forgiveness. He [Jesus] died for all mankind, suffered for all of us. It's time to get back to that basic message. The world has gone nuts. We could all use a little more love, faith, hope, and forgiveness." --Mel Gibson, Icon Productions
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