The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Life of Christ
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Life of Christ PDF eBook |
Author | William R. Grimbol |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 273 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780028638461 |
Covers Jesus' early years, ministry and teachings, death, resurrection, and lessons for today.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jesus
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jesus PDF eBook |
Author | James S. Bell |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 388 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781592573479 |
A comprehensive overview of the life, times, and teachings of Jesus Christ provides valuable information on his life, from birth to ascension, discussing his message of peace and love, his influence on the world around him, and his lasting impact on world history and religion. Original.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Book of Revelation
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Book of Revelation PDF eBook |
Author | James S. Bell Jr. |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 326 |
Release | 2001-12-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1101199253 |
You’re no idiot, of course. You’re familiar with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Judgment Day—especially in the wake of the new millennium. However, the Book of Revelation has existed for almost 2,000 years and is open to countless interpretations. Don’t get confused by scholarly analysis and religious dogma! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Book of Revelation shows you how so many meanings are derived from the book’s text. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Various ways to interpret Revelation and its symbols • A detailed examination of the key elements, including the Seven Seals and the Antichrist • A look at how the Jewish Old Testament and prophecies relate to Revelation
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Christianity
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Christianity PDF eBook |
Author | Jeffrey B. Webb |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 356 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781592571765 |
CIG to Christianityhelps readers define what Christianity is all about, from the roots of Catholicism and the three streams of Protestantism, to "Christianity without borders"-fundamentalism, evangelicalism, the Charismatic movement, and "New Age" Christianity. Whether people are searching for the right Christian church for themselves or seeking to understand the differences between denominations, this book is a fascinating look at where Christianity is right now. How different are Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches? Lutherans and reformed denominations? Quakers and Mennonites? Can you be a Christian without belonging to a church?
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Bible
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | James S. Bell |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 452 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Bibles |
ISBN | 9781592573899 |
Published in January 1999, The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Biblewas a sensation. Providing a readable overview to the entire Bible, it was praised by readers for its wit, ease of use as a reference tool, and accessible presentation of the amazing stories of the Bible. Including both the old and new testaments, this revised edition continues to walk both experienced Bible readers and those seeking it out for the first time through a chronological, story-by-story and person-by-person experience. Complete with maps of journeys and explanations of the acts and epistles, this book is the best beginner's guide on the market today.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Christian Fiction
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Christian Fiction PDF eBook |
Author | Ron Benrey |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 356 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 9781592576814 |
They say there's nothing new under the sun, and the Christian fiction industry certainly didn't spring full blown with the advent of the Left Behindseries in 1996. Remember Christyby Catherine Marshall? Published in 1967, its inspiration was the life of Marshall's mother - and the Christy Award, presented annually since 1999 to recognize novelists and novels in several categories of Christian fiction, was named after it. What makes Christian fiction? There are several givens, despite the subgenres- the Christian worldview must be woven throughout both the book's plot and its character development. But must it put proselytizing before telling a good story? How much sex - if any! - is okay in a Christian romance? Is it all right to approach edgy subjects in a Christian mystery? Is it possible to seamlessly integrate a Christian message in a crackling good yarn? In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Christian FictionRon Benrey - himself the author of successful Christian fiction - offers readers chapter and verse of writing Christian women's, romance, thrillers and mysteries, warfare, historical, biblical, speculative, and young adult fiction that deliver strong, inspirational messages and sell!
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Early Christianity
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Early Christianity PDF eBook |
Author | J. Michael Matkin |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 324 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781592577569 |
With around 2 billion followers, Christianity is the most widespread religion in the world. Especially dominant in the western world, today's Christianity has a wide variety of forms, beliefs, and practices. But what kind of world was Jesus of Nazareth born into? How was the initial Christian message received by the different cultures into which it was spread? What was its early background and foundation, and how did it set the stage for what Christianity became? The Complete Idiot's Guide to Early Christianity explores who the early Christians were, how they lived, what they believed-and what their impact was on the church we know today.