Contending with Paul: The Hidden Story Behind the Writing of Matthew, Mark, and Luke by William Joseph Cobble Price verified one hour ago

Awarded Amazon's "#1 New Release in Biographies of Judaism" Contending with Paul: The Hidden Story Behind the Writing of Matthew, Mark and Luke, is not a book that easily fits into existing genres. Within its pages one will find history, theology, biography, and literary criticism. This book focuses primarily on the first two generations of the Christian movement. The first generation includes the Apostles, Jesus' family members, and Paul. It is this generation who would first debate how the message of Jesus should be presented to the Gentile world (non-Jews) and what would be expected of those Gentiles who desired to follow Jesus. It is the second generation of believers who began to write in a new literary genre that Christians call "gospels." The Gospel of Matthew, the Gospel of Mark, and the Gospel of Luke, are the earliest three to have survived, and it is through these writings that the debates of the first generation get carried forward by the second. Though all three gospels were written after the death of Paul, it is asserted by the author that each gospel writer contended with his continuing influence in some way, though each from their own distinctive vantage point. Paul's influence may be underestimated if one only counts his extant works in the New Testament. Modern Bibles attribute 13 letters to Paul, while some older Bibles attribute a 14th by assigning the Epistle to the Hebrews to him as well. To ask if a mere 13 letters sent out to churches and individuals throughout the Graeco-Roman world would have been enough to influence the later gospel writers is to ask the wrong question. For the benefit of using a round number, it can be estimated that Paul ministered for 30 years. Also, for the sake of a round number, the churches and individuals to whom he corresponded may be estimated to be 20. Supposing he wrote to each of these entities twice a year, Paul's total ministerial correspondence would rise from his 13 extant works to an output of 1,200. ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Female Prisoners of World War Two (Women Prisoners of War Series) by Nikki McDove (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

True Stories of 5 Incredible Women Who Pushed the Boundaries of Women's Roles in War So often, women are ignored in military chronicles, especially those that took place during war where women were barred from participating in military occupations outside of office work and nursing. Herein lies the stories of women who pushed through these stereotypical roles and ended up being taken captive by the enemy. We remember war heroes as men completing great feats of strength on the battlefield, saving the lives of their fellow soldiers. There have been multiple books, films, and articles written about soldiers during WWII. Some are fictional, while some are based on true stories. We are not at any loss for the stories of the trials that men faced during the Second World War. The stories that are all too often forgotten are those of the women. Within the pages of this book, you will learn the stories of five incredible women prisoners of war during World War Two. These women not only risked their lives in the line of duty, just as their male counterparts did, but they also faced horrific atrocities and risks directly tied to their gender. You will question " What makes a war hero?" Were each of these women true war heroines? You will learn about: • A flight nurse whose plane was shot down over enemy lines only to completely confuse the German Army as to what to do with a female • A woman with unflinching determination helped make a difference to help her people while in the Philippine resistance • The sole survivor of a mass murder of nurses only to have her own government silence her from telling her story • A feminist and political activist working to stop fascism and educate her fellow women, even while inside a concentration camp • A nurse who simply wanted to return to her post regardless of the torture she endured It is our duty to remember these women and honor them as the true heroines they were. Click the Buy Now button and help us share ...

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The I.T. Guy: Real life IT support in dangerous locations by Graeme Simpson (14 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

"If we're under such hostile attack that the IT guy needs to be armed, we're all f*****anyway." Quite by accident, Graeme found himself working alongside former UK Special Forces in Iraq and Nigeria. Armed only with good humour and a taste for adventure, discover how he survived hostile environments, potential kidnappings and terrible food choices. The IT Guy is an honest, funny and enlightening account of life at the sharp end of IT support .

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

UNLOCK: The Journey to Purpose by Raheen Frith (12 Reviews)    Price verified 13 minutes ago

Being twenty years of age did not stop Raheen from unlocking his journey to purpose. In this book, his struggles along with life experiences and solutions, are poured out to you to assist in preventing the same mistakes as he did. In an effort to prevent you from the said mistakes he succumbed to. He highlights his struggles combined with life experiences and solutions. You will learn that your past can be messy, however you have the will power to take control of your future. All this can be achieved with God's help. Do not be too hard on yourself for the mistakes of your past. They are the building block to who you are becoming and is meant to be.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs