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Eric H. Cline uses the tools of his trade to examine some of the most puzzling mysteries from the Hebrew Bible and, in the process, to narrate the history of ancient Israel. Combining the academic rigor that has won the respect of his peers with an accessible style that has made him a favorite with readers and students alike, he lays out each mystery, evaluates all available evidence-from established fact to arguable assumption to far-fetched leap...
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Daughters of the promised land volume 5
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English
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In an effort to complete a war this father had planned to win, King Xerses calls every governor, satrap, and official in his kingdom to his palace in Susa to strategize and feast. When he discovers Esther, she becomes his favorite wife. Caught up in palace politics, she finds herself in an impossible position: risk her life, or consign her people to annihilation. -- adapted from back cover
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Dangerous beauty novels volume 1
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English
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"Based on the biblical account of Esther, this story imagines the life and passion of this beautiful woman whose courage and influence impacted history and the fate of her people"--
85) Quo vadis
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2009.
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Español
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The teachings of Jesus touched the hearts of his disciples, especially Peter and John, whom the Lord entrusted to go to all places and make known his message of universal love. For the early Christians, this was a difficult path to follow, but the power of Faith and Love led them to overcome the obstacles they faced.
87) Ben-Hur
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[2016]
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English
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The epic story of Judah Ben-Hur, a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother, an officer in the Roman army. After years at sea, Judah returns to his homeland to seek revenge, but finds redemption.
88) Mary Magdalene
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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She is one of the most transformative yet misunderstood women in history, alternately vilified as a sinner and canonized as a saint. For the first time, the incredible story of Mary Magdalene is told through her own eyes. In the first century A.D., the free-spirited Mary flees the marriage her family has arranged for her, finding refuge and a sense of purpose in a radical new movement led by the charismatic, rabble-rousing preacher Jesus.
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Bestselling author Tommy Tenney expands the extraordinary story of Esther like no novelist has done before. Both a thriller and a Jewish woman's memoir, Hadassah takes readers to ancient Persia (now known as Iraq), into the inner sanctum of the palace and back out into the war zones of battle and political intrigue. This gripping drama of a simple peasant girl chosen over many more qualified candidates to become Esther, Queen of Persia, captures the...
91) Ben-Hur
Pub. Date
[2000]
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English
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A peace-loving prince of Judea leads his nation against the wrath of the conquering Romans. His self-imposed destiny brings tragedy to himself, and his people, as he learns to fight, love, hate and, finally, forgive.
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Christ the Lord volume 2
Pub. Date
2008.
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English
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Anne Rice's second book in her hugely ambitious and courageous life of Christ begins during his last winter before his baptism in the Jordan and concludes with the miracle at Cana.--From publisher description.
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[2011]
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English
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Presents illustrated summaries, historical background, and maps about stories and events found in both the Old and New Testament.
“See” the Bible in a whole new way! Brand-new from bestselling author Stephen M. Miller, The Complete Visual Bible will enhance your biblical understanding through hundreds of compelling images. Highlights of all 66 biblical books are presented both in brief, easy-to-read text and in beautiful paintings, informative...
95) The red tent
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c1997
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English
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The story of Dinah, a tragic character from the Bible whose great love, a prince, is killed by her brother, leaving her alone and pregnant. The novel traces her life from childhood to death, in the process examining sexual and religious practices of the day, and what it meant to be a woman.
96) Hittite warrior
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2001, 1960.
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English
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In ca. 1200 B.C., Uriah the Hittite leaves his conquered homeland and, following his father's instruction, seeks refuge with an old family friend, eventually finding himself in a great battle between the Canaanite forces of Sisera and the Hebrew forces of Barak.
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