New Releases by Douglas Stuart

In a world where the four major super-powers are struggling with financial and morale decline, there is a country looking on and taking the lead in the Pacific Region, Australia (that land from down-under) is focused on a positive future without all the traditional hype, making their lifestyle the envy of the world. The Aussie attitude is more lay-back, but don''t be deceived as their focus and motivation creates amazing results for small a small population; just look at their success in the 2024 Olympics. In this book I look at natural resources, climate, pioneer attitude, healthy living, international trade, employment opportunities and national stability. I highlight inspired local farmers and how they have exported to the world with their premium produce and our innovative entrepreneurs, who think outside the square with new concepts and designs. Come along on this eye-opening ride to discover why Australia is the perfect place to raise your family and give your children an awesome life.

In a world of change, families are under massive pressure from outside influences such as fake health pandemics, government interference, genetically modified foods that create numerous health problems, homelessness, fear marketing, family breakdowns. I balance all this negative insight with inspiring stories of unique Australian inventors and sports people, that are leading the world and how locals are very aware of the damage done to our children as media promote fear and concern about the future. I create a list of ''to do practices'' to help strengthen family unity.

Ο Μάνγκο και ο Τζέιμς προέρχονται και οι δύο από τις εργατικές συνοικίες της Γλασκόβης, οι καταβολές τους όμως είναι εντελώς διαφορετικές – ο Μάνγκο είναι προτεστάντης και ο Τζέιμς καθολικός. Θα έπρεπε να είναι ορκισμένοι εχθροί για να επιβιώσουν στον βίαιο, αρρενωπό και δογματικό κόσμο που τους περιβάλλει. Κι όμως, ενάντια σε κάθε πρόβλεψη, ο Μάνγκο και ο Τζέιμς έρχονται πολύ κοντά, καθώς βρίσκουν καταφύγιο στον περιστερώνα που έχει φτιάξει ο Τζέιμς για τα αγωνιστικά του περιστέρια. Ερωτεύονται και ονειρεύονται να βρουν ένα μέρος όπου θα υπάρχει μια θέση και για αυτούς. Η απειλή της αποκάλυψης είναι όμως διαρκής και η ενδεχόμενη τιμωρία ανείπωτη. Κι όταν αρκετούς μήνες αργότερα η μητέρα του Μάνγκο τον στέλνει εκδρομή για ψάρεμα σε μια λίμνη στη Δυτική Σκοτία, μαζί με δυο παράξενους μέθυσους με σκοτεινό παρελθόν, ο Μάνγκο θα αναγκαστεί να φτάσει στα όρια των αντοχών του και θα προσπαθήσει να επιστρέψει σε έναν τόπο ασφαλή, σε έναν τόπο όπου αυτός κι ο Τζέιμς ίσως να έχουν ένα μέλλον. Στο δεύτερο βιβλίο του, ο Douglas Stuart δίνει φωνή σε ανθρώπους που συνήθως η λογοτεχνία αποκλείει, μιλά για τα όρια της αρρενωπότητας, τις δύσκολες οικογενειακές σχέσεις και τους κινδύνους που ενέχει το να αγαπάς κάποιον τόσο πολύ. Βιβλίο της χρονιάς για Washington Post, Time, Kirkus Reviews, Guardian, Amazon, Reader’s Digest Με τον Νεαρό Μάνγκο επιβεβαιώνεται. Ο Douglas Stuart είναι ιδιοφυΐα. Washington Post Με το Σάγκι Μπέιν ο Stuart έδειξε πως είναι ένας πολλά υποσχόμενος συγγραφέας. Με το δεύτερο βιβλίο του αποδεικνύει πως είναι τεράστιο ταλέντο. Guardian Το μυθιστόρημα αναδίδει την κτηνώδη και κλειστοφοβική οικογενειακή ζωή της μεταθατσερικής Γλασκόβης. Και ξεχειλίζει από θεσπέσιες λεπτομέρειες και μυρωδιές, που σε μεταφέρουν ακριβώς εκεί, με μια περιγραφική και μοναδική γλωσσική ακρίβεια. Η γραφή του Stuart είναι μεγαλειώδης. New York Times Πληθωρικό και ολοζώντανο, γεμάτο αξέχαστους χαρακτήρες. Και όπως και τα μυθιστορήματα του Ντίκενς έχει ένα ηθικό όραμα, ουσιώδες, στοχαστικό και βαθύ, μα και βάναυσα αστείο. Times

Do autor de Shuggie Bain , romance vencedor do Booker Prize, chega a bela e perigosa história do primeiro amor entre dois rapazes. Aos quinze anos, Mungo vive num bairro operário de Glasgow, no seio de uma família protestante. Sem pai, com uma mãe alcoólica e um irmão que representa tudo o que ele odeia, a irmã Jodie é o único amparo. Adolescente com uma sensibilidade diferente da dos rapazes que o rodeiam, encontra em James, rapaz católico, um amigo improvável. Depois de um conflito familiar, a mãe decide enviar Mungo numa viagem de pescaria com dois desconhecidos: a ideia é que façam dele um homem como deve ser. No caminho para um lago no Oeste da Escócia, com os dois homens de passado obscuro, Mungo só pensa em regressar para junto do amigo James, o único lugar onde pode ser quem é. Os dois rapazes vivem uma história de amor ensombrada por um ambiente violento e excessivamente masculinizado. A principal ameaça está dentro de portas: Hamish, irmão de Mungo, é líder de um gangue local, e a descoberta da verdade resultaria num castigo inominável. Com sensibilidade e lirismo, Douglas Stuart apresenta-nos ao intenso e perigoso primeiro amor de dois adolescentes, numa narrativa tão lúcida quanto comovente sobre os limites da masculinidade, os grilhões da família, a violência social — e o perigo de se amar alguém desmedidamente. Os elogios da critica: «O amor e a esperança superam as barreiras religiosas, num romance intenso, arrojado e emocionalmente exigente. [...] Se o primeiro livro anunciou Douglas Stuart como um romancista promissor, este confirma o seu prodigioso talento.» The Guardian «Eis a confirmação de que Douglas Stuart é um génio. [...] A história de um despertar romântico e sexual no meio de uma violência horrenda.» The Washington Post «Stuart escreve maravilhosamente, com um apurado sentido para o lirismo dos mal-amados e das pessoas comuns.» The New York Times Book Review «A história comoventee terna de um rapaz que encontra outro rapaz igual a si, num bairro sombrio de Glasgow. [...] Soberbo.» The Times «Douglas Stuart está de volta, preparem os vossos corações. [...] Um lugar para Mungo é de novo um romance belo e enternecedor, um Romeu e Julieta gay, que decorre no mundo terrível dos bairros sociais de uma cidade.» Observer «Uma escrita de transcendente beleza.» The Financial Times «A classe trabalhadora da década de 1980 em Glasgow é novamente o cenário do romance que sucede a Shuggie Bain. Aí têm lugar a violência,o tribalismo religioso, a depressão económica, as lealdades ferozes e os desígnios fatalistas. [...] As histórias de Um lugar para Mungo acabam por convergir de forma explosiva, revelando todo o horror e pathos, numa experiência de leitura arrebatadora.» The Wall Street Journal «Douglas Stuart brilha em território que lhe é familiar, e escreve de forma impressionante sobre amor, brutalidade, força e coragem.» Newsweek «Um estudo excruciante de como a violência gera violência, e uma devastadora história de como as vítimas se transformam em agressores. [...] A escrita de Stuart é magnífica.» The Boston Globe «Poucos romances são tão viscerais e dilacerantes como este. [...] Vívido, emocional e intenso, este romance é uma entrada premente no novo cânone das histórias ignoradas.» Bernardine Evaristo

Exposing youth fear, depression and suicide. How to handle government indifference and the media, who are giving opinions not facts. looking at what we took for granted and how information is being used as a weapon to destroy logical thinking. I look at ''why'' we are now accepting things at face value and how the covid story is coming out as the biggest lie ever used on an unsuspecting world population and why big pharmaceutical companies are laughing all the way to the bank.

I look into the world of food additives, what they are and how they are toxic and their damaging effects on our health and well-being. I look at the various food organizations that are manufacturing and marketing their products to the community, with no concern about all the damage being done to our health, or the long-term effects on our kids. I also have balanced this story with the local Aussie producers that with their passion are creating really healthy food that is adding to a positive way of life. I use all the natural products in the book. I have made a list of things to consider as the reader decides to improve their shopping awareness, by avoiding the bad additives. I ask all awake parents to help make their kids aware of the food deception being used to make them so sick and unhealthy.

"Romanttinen, kauhistuttava, brutaali, hellä – ja lopulta varovaisen toiveikas." – Kirkus Reviews Rakkautta yli rajojen. Booker-voittajan uutuus antaa äänen unohdetuille. Kun Mungo tapaa Jamesin, työväenluokan toksinen mieskuva saa väistyä. Vuokrakasarmien Glasgow’ssa poikien ystävyys syvenee rakkaudeksi, joka uhmaa seksuaalisuuden ja uskon ahtaita rajoja. Mungo salaa todellisen minänsä, ei vain jengipomona pullistelevalta isoveljeltään, vaan koko väkivaltaiselta nurkkakunnalta. Ainoana turvapaikkana nuorukaisilla on Jamesin rakentama kyyhkyslakka. Ja yhteinen toive toisenlaisesta tulevaisuudesta. Nuori Mungo kertoo riipaisevasti ja julmanhauskasti yhteisöllisistä paineista ja siitä, miten vaarallista on rakastaa jotakuta liikaa. Douglas Stuart (s. 1976) kasvoi Glasgow’ssa yksinhuoltajaperheessä. 24-vuotiaana hän muutti Yhdysvaltoihin ja ryhtyi muotisuunnittelijaksi. Stuartin esikoisromaani Shuggie Bain voitti Booker-palkinnon vuonna 2020, ja sitä on ylistetty yhdeksi vuosisatamme onnistuneimmista kirjallisista debyyteistä. Filmatisointi on tekeillä ja kirjoja myyty jo yli miljoona kappaletta. Myös Nuori Mungo sijoittuu Glasgow’n vuokrakasarmien kahtiajakautuneeseen työläisyhteisöön ja rikkoo rohkeasti perin ahtaaksi käynyttä maskuliinisuuden myyttiä. Stuart asuu miehensä kanssa New Yorkissa.

Reading the New Testament doesn''t need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the New Testament Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its twenty-seven books. For each book of the New Testament, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately. In an engaging, conversational style, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart take you through every book of the Old Testament using their unique approach: Orienting Data - Concise info bytes that form a thumbnail of the book. Overview - A brief panorama that introduces key concepts and themes and important landmarks in the book. Specific Advice for Reading - Pointers for accurately understanding the details and message of the book in context with the circumstances surrounding its writing. A Walk Through - The actual section-by-section tour that helps you see both the larger landscape of the book and how its various parts work together to form the whole. How to Read the New Testament Book by Book can be used as a companion to How to Read the Old Testament Book by Book and How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. It also stands on its own as a reliable guide to reading and understanding the New Testament for yourself.

Reading the Old Testament doesn''t need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the Old Testament Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its thirty-nine books. For each book of the Old Testament, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately. In an engaging, conversational style, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart take you through every book of the Old Testament using their unique approach: Orienting Data - Concise info bytes that form a thumbnail of the book. Overview - A brief panorama that introduces key concepts and themes and important landmarks in the book. Specific Advice for Reading - Pointers for accurately understanding the details and message of the book in context with the circumstances surrounding its writing. A Walk Through - The actual section-by-section tour that helps you see both the larger landscape of the book and how its various parts work together to form the whole. How to Read the Old Testament Book by Book can be used as a companion to How to Read the New Testament Book by Book and How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. It also stands on its own as a reliable guide to reading and understanding the Old Testament for yourself.

Em livro ganhador do Booker Prize, Douglas Stuart narra história sobre autodescoberta e o amor de um filho por sua mãe imperfeita Glasgow, 1981. A cidade está morrendo. A pobreza, aumentando. A esperança, desaparecendo. Agnes Bain sempre esperou por mais. Ela sonhava com coisas grandiosas: uma casa com entrada particular, uma vida confortável. Quando seu segundo marido, um taxista mulherengo, sai de casa, ela e os três filhos se veem presos em uma cidade mineradora dizimada pela política da então primeira-ministra Margaret Thatcher. Enquanto Agnes se entrega cada vez mais ao álcool em busca de conforto, seus filhos tentam salvá-la. Porém, um a um, vão desistindo porque precisam salvar a si mesmos. Mesmo com os próprios problemas, o único que não cede é Shuggie. Apesar de suas tentativas de ser um “menino normal”, todos acham que há “algo de errado” com ele. Agnes quer apoiar e proteger o filho, mas a força de seu vício é tamanha que eclipsa todos ao seu redor, inclusive seu amado Shuggie, que acaba sendo vítima de abuso sexual sem ter a menor ideia de que está sofrendo uma violência. A crueldade da pobreza, os limites do amor, o vazio do orgulho, a violência dos vícios, a dor da perda e da autodescoberta. Tudo isso está em A história de Shuggie Bain, um livro de estreia comovente sobre o amor irrestrito e inexplicável que somente as crianças sentem por seus pais.

"Entendes o que lês?" Essa pergunta foi feita por Filipe, há muitos anos, a um eunuco, alto oficial da rainha da Etiópia, que estava lendo o livro de Isaías sem nada compreender. Em Atos, Lucas revela a resposta desafiante do eunuco: "Como posso entender se não há ninguém para me explicar?". O tempo passou e o desafio permanece, pois não são poucos que, a exemplo do eunuco, admitem não conseguir entender a Bíblia. Foi pensando nessas pessoas que Gordon Fee e Douglas Stuart escreveram este livro. Nesta quarta edição, o texto foi atualizado segundo os recursos e estudos mais recentes. As alterações incluem: Linguagem atualizada para melhorar a facilidade de leitura. As referências bíblicas agora aparecem somente entre parênteses no final das frases ou dos parágrafos, ajudando o leitor a ler a Bíblia como se estivesse lendo qualquer outro livro sem os números no meio das frases. Diagramas redesenhados e atualizados. Lista atualizada de comentários e recursos de estudo recomendados.

Selected as one of The Oprah Daily''s Best Books of 2022 From Booker-prizewinner Douglas Stuart an extraordinary, page-turning second novel, a vivid portrayal of working-class life and a highly suspenseful story of the dangerous first love of two young men: Mungo and James. Born under different stars, Protestant Mungo and Catholic James live in the hyper-masculine and violently sectarian world of Glasgow''s housing estates. They should be sworn enemies if they''re to be seen as men at all, and yet they become best friends as they find a sanctuary in the pigeon dovecote that James has built for his prize racing birds. As they find themselves falling in love, they dream of escaping the grey city, and Mungo works especially hard to hide his true self from all those around him, especially from his elder brother Hamish, a local gang leader with a brutal reputation to uphold. But the threat of discovery is constant and the punishment unspeakable. When Mungo''s mother sends him on a fishing trip to a loch in Western Scotland with two strange men whose drunken banter belies murky pasts, he will need to summon all his inner strength and courage to get back to a place of safety, a place where he and James might still have a future. Imbuing the everyday world of its characters with rich lyricism and giving full voice to people rarely acknowledged in literary fiction, Douglas Stuart''s Young Mungo is a gripping and revealing story about the bounds of masculinity, the push and pull of family, the violence faced by so many queer people, and the dangers of loving someone too much. SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA INTERNATIONAL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 PRAISE FOR YOUNG MUNGO ''I wasn''t sure Young Mungo could live up to Shuggie Bain, but it surpasses it. Deeply harrowing but gently infused with hope & love. And so exquisitely written. It''s a joy to watch, in real time, as Douglas Stuart takes his place as one of the greats of Scottish literature.'' Nicola Sturgeon ''Few novels are as gutsy and gut-wrenching as Young Mungo in its depiction of a teenage boy who finds love amid family dysfunction, community conflict and the truly terrible predations of adults. Vividly realised and emotionally intense, this scorching novel is an urgent addition to the new canon of unsung stories.'' Bernardine Evaristo ''I can honestly say that the second novel from the author of Shuggie Bain... surpassed my (high) expectations. Stuart makes you care deeply about all of his characters but none more than Mungo, Mo-Maw''s beloved, "the softest, sweetest boy she had ever known".'' - Bookseller, ''Fiction Book of the Month'' ''Prepare your hearts, for Douglas Stuart is back... Another beautiful and moving book'' -Observer ''Again this author creates characters so vivid, dilemmas so heart-rending, and dialogue so brilliant that the whole thing sucks you in like a vacuum cleaner... Romantic, terrifying, brutal, tender, and, in the end, sneakily hopeful. What a writer.'' - Kirkus Reviews ''There are wonderful stories in publishing, but the story of Douglas Stuart is pure magic... With Young Mungo... more magic is all but guaranteed... The book is a literary wonder and a suspenseful page-turner.'' - Publishers'' Weekly

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Em livro ganhador do Booker Prize, Douglas Stuart narra história sobre autodescoberta e o amor de um filho por sua mãe imperfeita Glasgow, 1981. A cidade está morrendo. A pobreza, aumentando. A esperança, desaparecendo. Agnes Bain sempre esperou por mais. Ela sonhava com coisas grandiosas: uma casa com entrada particular, uma vida confortável. Quando seu segundo marido, um taxista mulherengo, sai de casa, ela e os três filhos se veem presos em uma cidade mineradora dizimada pela política da então primeira-ministra Margaret Thatcher. Enquanto Agnes se entrega cada vez mais ao álcool em busca de conforto, seus filhos tentam salvá-la. Porém, um a um, vão desistindo porque precisam salvar a si mesmos. Mesmo com os próprios problemas, o único que não cede é Shuggie. Apesar de suas tentativas de ser um “menino normal”, todos acham que há “algo de errado” com ele. Agnes quer apoiar e proteger o filho, mas a força de seu vício é tamanha que eclipsa todos ao seu redor, inclusive seu amado Shuggie, que acaba sendo vítima de abuso sexual sem ter a menor ideia de que está sofrendo uma violência. A crueldade da pobreza, os limites do amor, o vazio do orgulho, a violência dos vícios, a dor da perda e da autodescoberta. Tudo isso está em A história de Shuggie Bain, um livro de estreia comovente sobre o amor irrestrito e inexplicável que somente as crianças sentem por seus pais.

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Είναι 1981. Η Γλασκόβη πεθαίνει, οι πολιτικές της Θάτσερ έχουν βυθίσει συζύγους και γιους στην ανεργία, και τίμιες οικογένειες καταφεύγουν σε κομπίνες για να επιβιώσουν. Η Agnes Bain ανέκαθεν είχε μεγαλύτερες προσδοκίες από τη ζωή. Ονειρεύεται πράγματα πιο σπουδαία: ένα σπίτι με δική του κεντρική είσοδο και μια ζωή αγορασμένη και εξοφλημένη αμέσως, σαν τα τέλεια, αλλά ψεύτικα, δόντια της. Όμως ο άντρας της, ένας γυναικάς ταξιτζής, την παρατάει, και σύντομα η Agnes και τα τρία παιδιά της βρίσκονται παγιδευμένοι σε μια διαλυμένη πόλη ανθρακωρύχων. Καθώς η μητέρα τους κατρακυλάει ακόμα βαθύτερα στον αλκοολισμό, τα παιδιά κάνουν ό,τι μπορούν για να τη βοηθήσουν, όμως ένα ένα αναγκάζονται να φύγουν για να σωθούν. Μόνο ο μικρός της γιος, ο Shuggie, αρνείται να σταματήσει να ελπίζει. Ένα σκληρό μυθιστόρημα που αποκαλύπτει τις δυσκολίες της φτώχειας, τα όρια της αγάπης, και την κενότητα της περηφάνιας.

A companion series to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary. Finding the great themes of the books of the Bible is essential to the study of God''s Word and to the preaching and teaching of its truths. These themes and ideas are often like precious gems: they lie beneath the surface and can only be discovered with some difficulty. While commentaries are useful for helping readers understand the content of a verse or chapter, they are not usually designed to help the reader to trace important subjects systematically within a given book a Scripture. The Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God''s people. Volumes in this series: Written by top biblical scholars Feature authors who wrote on the same book of the Bible for the Word Biblical Commentary series Distill deep and focused study on a biblical book into the most important themes and practical applications of them Give reader''s an ability to see the "big picture" of a book of the Bible by understanding what topics and concerns were most important to the biblical writers Help address pressing issues in the church today by showing readers see how the biblical writers approached similar issues in their day Ideal for sermon preparation and for other teaching in the church Volumes in the Word Biblical Themes: 15-Volume Set include: Exodus by John I. Durham Joshua by Trent C. Butler 1 and 2 Kings by T. R. Hobbs 1 and 2 Chronicles by Roddy L. Braun Psalms by Leslie C. Allen Isaiah by John D. W. Watts Daniel by John Goldingay Hosea-Jonah by Douglas Stuart Micah-Malachi by Ralph L. Smith John by George R. Beasley-Murray 1 and 2 Corinthians by Ralph P. Martin Philippians by Gerald F. Hawthorne 1 and 2 Thessalonians by Leon Morris 1 Peter by J. Ramsey Michaels 2 Peter and Jude by Richard J. Bauckham Word Biblical Themes are an ideal resource for any reader who has used and benefited from the Word Biblical Commentary series, and will help pastors, bible teachers, and students as they seek to understand and apply God''s word to their ministry and learning.

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The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope. Translation—the author’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English. Notes—the author’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation. Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here. Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research. Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues. General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliographycontains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.

This guide is intended to be used with the BiblicalTraining.org class, Essentials of the Old Testament , by Dr. Douglas Stuart. It begins with an introduction to the content and themes of the Old Testament. In the second lecture, Dr. Stuart describes the structure and teachings of the Law. In the third lecture, the historical books are analyzed, including the story of how the Israelites conquered the promised land. In the fourth lecture, the prophetic books are examined, including an analysis of the content and literary style of their messages. Finally, the poetic books and the focus on wisdom are discussed.

Die Bibel - ein Buch mit sieben Siegeln? Dieses altbekannte Vorurteil wird auf jeder Seite dieses Buches widerlegt. Bibellesen wird spannend, wenn man die Texte richtig versteht und weiß, wie sie auszulegen und anzuwenden sind. Was hat der Text seinen ursprünglichen Lesern gesagt? Und was bedeutet er für uns heute? Um diese zwei Fragen zu beantworten, muss man wissen, was für einen Text man vor sich hat: Ein Gedicht ist kein historischer Bericht, und ein historischer Bericht ist kein für alle Zeiten verbindlicher Gesetzestext. Evangelien, Gleichnisse, Offenbarung - "Effektives Bibelstudium" stellt die verschiedenen Textgattungen der Bibel vor und zeigt anschaulich, wie sie zu verstehen sind. Das Buch, das man braucht, um die "sieben Siegel" der Bibel zu brechen - damit Bibellesen Freude bringt und nicht in die Irre führt. "Die wahrscheinlich beste deutschsprachige Anleitung zum Bibellesen" Prof. Dr. Christoph Stenscke in "Die Perspektive", August 2005

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Get the most out of your Bible. In clear, simple language, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth helps you accurately understand the different parts of the Bible—their meaning for ancient audiences and their implications for you today—so you can uncover the inexhaustible wealth of God''s Word. More than three quarters of a million people have turned to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth to inform their reading of the Bible. This fourth edition features revisions that keep pace with current scholarship, resources, and culture. Changes include: Updated language for better readability. Scripture references now appear only in brackets at the end of a sentence or paragraph for ease of reading. A new authors'' preface. Redesigned and updated diagrams. Updated list of recommended commentaries and resources. Used all around the world, this Bible resource covers everything from how to choose a good translation to how to understand the different genres of biblical writing. Understanding the Bible isn''t just for the few, the gifted, and the scholarly. The Bible is meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from casual readers to seminary students. Even a few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your twenty-first-century life.

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