An exploration of how Matthew Judaizes Mark by basing Mark's account of Jesus on Jewish numerals and embedding Old Testament in his reworking of Mark. >
Prepar to listen to God's word each Sunday, at home alone or with a group. It contains the texts of the Sunday readings for Year B, the responsorial psalms, and scripture reflections with questions for study and discussion, as well as meditations on the virtues of prudence, temperance, fortitude, and justice. Parishes can use for whole community catechesis. It uses the RNAB scripture texts from the Lectionary for Mass for the United States and is also available in large print.
Anne Perry is the undisputed queen of historical mysteries--for her Inspector Pitt and William Monk novels, and also her acclaimed WWI series, featuring No Graves As Yet, Shoulder the Sky and Angels in the Gloom. Now Mystery Guild is pleased to present the last two exciting books of the series in an exclusive omnibus edition! At Some Disputed Barricade returns us to July, 1917. Army chaplain Joseph Reavley tries to keep up the men's morale, but rumors of mutiny abound. And when an officer's death results in the arrest of 12 soldiers, Joseph sets out to find the truth. Meanwhile, his brother Matthew learns of a plot to destroy the only men who can bring about lasting peace--and must risk his life to secure the future of millions of others. In We Shall Not Sleep, the guns finally fall silent as the war draws to an end--and the Reavley siblings finally learn who murdered their parents. But they are also about to find, upon returning home, that Britain and the world are forever changed.
With wondrous observations and bittersweet humor, the beloved best-selling, Pulitzer Prize–winning author tells the story of an unsuspecting young woman who becomes the North star that helps a stumbling, dysfunctional family find its footing. Mrs. Emerson, widowed with seven adult children, lives alone in crumbling Victorian mansion outside Baltimore with only a collection of antique clocks to keep her company. Elizabeth Abbott—twenty-three years old, aimless, bohemian, and beautiful—leads a vagabond lifestyle until she happens upon Mrs. Emerson’s home and convinces the older woman to hire her as a handyman. When three of the strange, idiosyncratic Emerson children return to their childhood home for a visit, they are irresistibly drawn to Elizabeth.
Help adults better understand Peter's life and ministry with this ten-session study. Each chapter deals with fundamental stories about Peter, with numerous Scripture references for a thorough theological, historical, and biblical grounding in the life of Peter. For each topic within the ten sessions, study and reflection questions are included to help learners understand the Bible and reflect on its meaning for them. Teaching/study helps are conveniently located on each page adjacent to the main text. Chapters are: *First of the Apostles * Call of Peter * Peter's Confession * Discipleship * The Transfiguration * Peter's Denial * The Risen Lord * Pentecost * The Early Church * The Gentile Missions
To strangers, she appears to be a typical cool English blonde. Only Matthew Aitken guesses that her icy exterior hides a warm and vibrant woman...and he wants her! In the heat of Barbados Helen finds her inhibitions melting, and her feelings towards Matt growing, but at what cost? It's obvious to her that Matt is already involved with another woman. A glamorous, alluring woman...who just happens to be Helen's mother...!
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