Best Selling Books by Tim Dowley

Combining the accuracy and readability of the first edition of this highly acclaimed text, Dowley has enhanced the second edition with new contributions from Pheme Perkins on "The Thought-World of Early Christianity" and Richard Burridge on "Jesus and the Gospels" as well as updated and revised contributions from Ward Gasque, Richard Pierard, John H. Y. Briggs, and more. With many new photographs, illustrations, maps, charts, and timelines, the inviting new full-color format tells the dramatic, intriguing, and often surprising story of Christians in their 2000-year journey to the present day.

A new atlas of Christian history has been needed for many years. Now, Fortress Press is pleased to offer the Atlas of Christian History from acclaimed author and editor Tim Dowley. The Atlas of Christian History is built new from the ground up. Featuring more than fifty new maps, graphics, and timelines, the atlas is a necessary companion to any study of Christian history. Concise, helpful text, written by acknowledged authorities, guide the experience and interpret the visuals. Consciously written for students at any level, the volume is perfect for independent students, as well as those in structured courses. The atlas is broken into five primary parts that correspond well to most major introductions to the topic. The final section on the modern era pays significant attention to the growth of Christianity as a global religion. Extensive maps are provided that illuminate Christianity in Asian, African, and Latin American contexts.

Share the adventures and perils of Christian as he sets out on the journey of his life. On the road he meets terrifying monsters, horrible giants, a cruel judge, raging lions and scary dark places. But he also makes good friends and, at last, reaches his journey''s end - the Celestial City. Game also available.

For over twenty-five years, The Student Bible Atlas has been a trusted companion for Bible students of all ages and interests. Clear, concise, colorful, and priced for any budget, there are nearly 100,000 copies in print! All of the best features of The Student Bible Atlas are retained in this beautiful new edition. The table of contents remains the same, as does the tone and content. The layout, however, is beautifully redone, with new maps that convey essential information in a crisp, up-to-date way.

A new, definitive atlas of the European Reformations has been needed for many years. Now, in anticipation of the upcoming reformation anniversaries, Fortress Press is pleased to offer tthe Atlas of the European Reformations. The Atlas of the European Reformations is newly built from the ground up. Featuring more than sixty brand new maps, graphics, and timelines, the atlas is a necessary companion to any study of the reformation era. Consciously written for students at any level, concise, helpful texts guide the experience and interpret the visuals. The volume is perfect for independent students, as well as those in structured courses. The atlas is broken into four primary parts. “Before the Reformation” presents the larger political, religious and economic context of Europe on the eve of the reformation. “Reformation” presents the major contours of the reformation, including Lutheran, Reformed, English, and Anabaptist movements. “Catholic Reform and Counter-Reformation” provides extensive information on the reforming movements within Catholicism and the responses to other movements. Finally, “Early Modern Europe” sheds fresh light on the movement and implications of the reformation in the later sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Looking for a traditional and charming rendition of the Christmas story to read to a 4-to 7-year old in your life? Tim Dowley''s My First Story of Christmas retells the biblical account in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Christmas, give the children in your life the best gift of all-a story that explains the reason for the season. Make this ''THE'' Christmas book that your children will treasure for years. They''ll read it over and over again each holiday season.

This set contains all three books of the My First Story Series: My First Story of Christmas, My First Story of Easter, and My First Story of Jesus. In My First Story of Christmas, Tim Dowley presents a traditional and charming rendition of the Christmas story for 4-to 7-year olds. This Christmas, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for the season. Make this the Christmas book that your children will treasure for years. They''ll read it over and over again each holiday season. In My First Story of Easter, Tim Dowley retells the biblical account of Easter in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Easter, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for celebration! In My First Story of Jesus, introduce your child to the amazing life of Jesus of Nazareth! This book helps young children understand that Jesus is a real person who loves people, performed miracles, and taught about God, His Father in heaven. Artist Roger Langton has created colorful, lively illustrations that draw children into this timeless story. Peek into Jesus’ childhood and follow along as He grows up. Listen in as He teaches parables and performs awesome miracles. Let the story of Jesus, God’s Son, inspire your child as it inspires you.

A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to help students in their study and research of the world''s religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion, provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. The second edition has new and extended primary source readings, a stronger section on the religions of South Asia, additional maps, a new full-colour, student-friendly format, and more.

Children will love the bright illustrations and simple text in this delightful series of animal books

Looking for a traditional rendition of Easter story to read to that darling 4 to 7-year old in you life? Tim Dowley''s My First Story of Easter retells the biblical account in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Easter, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for celebration!

Children will love the bright illustrations and simple text in this delightful series of animal books.

A comprehensive guide to Christian music through the centuries.

Children will love the bright illustrations and simple text in this delightful series of animal books

Simple Bible stories illustrated with surprises under flaps.

Children will love the bright illustrations and simple text in this delightful series of animal books

Children will love the bright illustrations and simple text in this delightful series of animal books

The team behind the popular Would You Like to Know? series has added a new title, offering answers to some of the biggest and most important questions a child can ask. It begins with a simple introduction to God, and continues to cover questions such as Who is God?, What does God Look Like? What does God do? and ends with a reminder that ''We can be safe in his love forever. God is for always. And he never changes!'' The book includes a presentation page and it makes a fantastic little gift or award.

Understanding the where of the world''s religious traditions is an important component of understanding the what. Now, as part of a brand-new series of atlas resources, Fortress Press is pleased to offer an affordable, compact yet comprehensive atlas of world religions.u003c/pu003e Atlas of World Religions is newly built from the ground up. Featuring more than fifty new maps, graphics, and timelines, the atlas is an immensely helpful companion to any study of world religions. Concise, helpful text written by acknowledged authorities guides the experience and interprets the visuals. Consciously written for students at any level, the volume is perfect for independent students, as well as those in structured courses. The atlas provides ample and equal coverage of all of the world‘s major religious traditions, as well as generous coverage of regional or indigenous traditions in specific regions of the world. The atlas is grounded in a helpful section on the earliest humans and the spread of the first organized religions, and it culminates in up-to-date maps of religion in the world today.

You might be familiar with the Serenity Prayer. But are you familiar with the Anti-serenity Prayer? Maybe you can recite the Apostle’s Creed. But can you recite the Five Points of Calvinism? You probably know Psalm 23. But do you know about Shakespeare’s odd connections to Psalm 46? Perhaps you even know how many animals Moses brought with him on the ark. (Trick question! None!) But do you know how Noah illuminated the ark? (With floodlights!) With its fascinating lists, amusing anecdotes, inspiring poetry, and sundry other trivia, curiosities, and fragments, A Christian Miscellany is the perfect addition to any quirky Christian’s library or nightstand.

In series with the popular Would You Like to Know Jesus?, this little paperback book explains the story and meaning of Christmas and why it is so important. The illustrations show the story of the Nativity with Mary and Joseph, with a ''Meaning of Christmas'' section. The book includes a presentation page and it makes a fantastic little gift or award.

From the same author-illustrator as the popular Would You Like to Know Jesus?, this little paperback book explains to children what the Bible is and why it is so important, in a way that is easy to understand. The illustrations show children with the Bible and help the reader to relate to the concepts in the book. The book includes a presentation page and it makes a fantastic little gift or award.

A fact-filled introduction to the story of the Bible

Nowell! A Christmas Miscellany offers a rich mix of Christmas-themed poetry and prose, extending from classic seasonal poetry to terrible jokes; from carols to journal entries and letters; from much-loved Christmas traditions to favorite Christmas films, music, and paintings. The book is catholic in its breadth, including sermons of the early church as well as twenty-first century verse and items from many nations and a broad spectrum of churches. For ease of use, the anthology is arranged by category and equipped with user-friendly indexes. This book is designed for personal enjoyment and meditation, but it can also be a useful worship resource, providing much-loved as well as new and unusual readings for seasonal events and festivities.

A new and fascinating biography of the most outstanding composer in musical history, covering Bach''s earliest musical efforts in Eisenach, his cultural inheritance, his series of post as organist or musician, and his stormy career in Leipzig.

Examines the life and achievements of the German musician and composer.

''Some books have to be written . . . Defying the Holocaust will make your heart pound.'' - Steve Chalke MBE During the Second World War, Christians from many nations and denominations stepped forward with courage, ingenuity and determination to protect and rescue Jews from the Holocaust. In Defying the Holocaust, Tim Dowley shares the stories of ten of these extraordinary women and men. From the Most Unorthodox Nun: Mother Maria of Paris to Committed Swedes: Pastors Erik Perwe and Erik Myrgren, Tim Dowley introduces an array of brave Christians, and tells the reader about the incredible lengths they went to in order to help rescue the Jews. In Defying the Holocaust each of their stories is accompanied by photos of the individuals themselves and further photos to add context to their stories. Christians and those fascinated by stories about the Holocaust will find Tim Dowley''s book to be incredibly inspiring, a reminder that these ten brave men women and men stood up to the cruelty of the times.

Includes full-color illustrations and fascinating information about Solomon''s ancient wonder and an accurate and detailed scaled model to assemble.

This volume covers a period of major change that had a lasting impact on art, science, economics, political thought, and education. Rudolph W. Heinze examines the various positions taken by medieval church reformers, explores the efforts of the leading reformer Martin Luther, and emphasises how the reformations brought moral and doctrinal changes to Christianity, permanently altering the religious landscape, then and now.

Introduce your child to the amazing life of Jesus of Nazareth! My First Story of Jesus helps young children understand that Jesus is a real person who loves people, performed miracles, and taught about God, His Father in heaven. Artist Roger Langton has created colorful, lively illustrations that draw children into this timeless story. Peek into Jesus’ childhood and follow along as He grows up. Listen in as He teaches parables and performs awesome miracles. Let the story of Jesus, God’s Son, inspire your child as it inspires you.

A full-color resource for Bible geography and historical study. Carefully organized, competently annotated, and completely accessible information will make this a standard reference book for years to come.

God and history. God, time and history / John Briggs -- Beginnings 1-325. The church expands / W. Ward Gasque ; What the first Christians believed / David F. Wright -- Acceptance and conquest 325-600. Constantine and the Christian empire / Richard Todd ; Councils and creeds / David Wright ; The fall of the Roman empire / Richard Todd ; Christian ascetics and monks / Michael Smith -- A Christian society 600-1500. The West in crisis / Harry Rosenberg ; The Eastern church / Harlie Gallatin ; Flowering : the Western church / Robert Clouse ; An age of unrest / Ronald Finucane -- Reform 1500-1650. Seeds of renewal / Philip McNair ; Reform / James Atkinson ; Rome responds / Robert Linder -- Reason, revival and revolution 1650-1789. Awakening / A. Skevington Wood ; Expansion worldwide / James De Jong ; Reason and unreason / Colin Brown -- Cities and empires 1789-1914. Europe in revolt / Wayne Detzler ; The first industrial nation / John Briggs ; The ascent of man / Colin Brown ; Outposts of empire / Andrew Walls -- Towards 2000. An age of ideology / Richard Pierard ; An age of anxiety / Anthony Thiselton ; An age of liberation / C. René Padilla.

This leading textbook for world religions is now available in a more concise version. Many of the features of Introduction to World Religions are retained in this volume but with focus on the religious traditions themselves. The section on religions of antiquity has been removed and key content in each chapter streamlined to increase accessibility for students in their study and research of the world''s religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach, this book offers an arresting layout with rich illustrations. It continues to provide broad coverage of diverse religions, including indigenous religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps of the world''s religions, and a useful glossary. Both historical overviews and modern perspectives for each religion are included. This edition includes several updates made to the new third edition, including a new design, a new section on women and religion, and a newly revised section on religions in today''s world.

This fully illustrated, four-color pictorial guide uncovers the significance, services, symbols, and sacrifices of the Tabernacle.

The Christians: An Illustrated History surveys the development of Christianity from the time of Jesus to the present day. Writing in an accessible, topical style, the author covers subjects that continue to influence the church and society today. The book is thematically organised and chapters include: Defining faith, Monasticism, Papacy, Orthodoxy, Reformation, Islam and Christianity, Faith and Reason, the Church Year and Ecumenism. The book also surveys key figues such as: Paul, Justin Martyr, Augustine, Innocent III, Abelard, Francis of Assisi, Wyclif, Aquinas, Luther, Loyola, Spener, Moody, Barth, CS Lewis, and Billy Graham. The book is international in scope and is illustrated throughout with full-colour art, photographs, maps, charts and box material.

Examines everything from chariots to clothing, health to hairstyles, plowing to pottery, and work to worship. Carefully and thoroughly indexed.

On the famous mappa mundi, housed in Hereford Cathedral, Jerusalem is at the center of the world. For Jews, Christians, and Muslims, this holy city represents not merely a physical focus for their faith, but a theological and spiritual emblem: simultaneously a very earthly city and a uniquely celestial kingdom. How has this insignificant city become such a critical location in geopolitics and psychogeography? I''m Talking about Jerusalem explores the many and varied meanings and resonances of "Jerusalem"--in history, prophecy, theology, literature, imagery, and myth. "Jerusalem" appears 806 times in the Bible. For the Jews, Jerusalem is not simply a significant physical place, past and present, but a religious concept transcending time. For Christians, it is the site of Jesus''s last days--and of countless Christian structures, relics, and remains. Islamic tradition has celebrated the city with seventeen names; it was a key stage in Muhammad''s night journey and became Islam''s third holiest place of pilgrimage. For all three Abrahamic religions, Jerusalem is a major pilgrimage destination. Aldous Huxley wrote, "We have each of us our Jerusalem"--a vision of what life might be. I''m Talking about Jerusalem considers Jerusalem as a political goal and eternal home; its place in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic eschatology; and as a metaphor for all we yearn for in this world and the next. A place of perfection and conclusion, a golden city, a paradise to be attained after death.