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Who was Jesus of Nazareth? Buried beneath two thousand years of theology and dogma lies a real historical person who founded a movement that evolved into the largest religion in the history of the world. But is it possible to know what he really said, did, and believed? This book applies the Marxist conception of history to the study of the historical Jesus. It focuses on class, material conditions, and textual analysis to extract the authentic sayings and deeds of Jesus of Nazareth. The implications are far-reaching for followers of Christ wishing to base their faith in reason and science. They also offer guidance and inspiration for modern activists and revolutionaries wishing to challenge the same unjust systems of power that Jesus faced in his own lifetime.
This story is taken from the Gospel of John in the Holy Bible and the parallel story is taking place at the same time. The parallel story is about three precocious children, Zoey 12 years old, Kim 10 years old and Ben 11 years old. Zoey and Kim have traveled back in time to when Christ Jesus ministered on earth. Zoey and Kim want their friends back in their home town to believe that Jesus existed as a living person then and continues to live in heaven with God the Father. The plan they have designed is to take film footage back home of the events that occurred during Jesus’ ministry on earth. This moving story about the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus has far reaching implications for those of us who are born again Christians and to those of you who may want Jesus to come into your heart and change your life forever. Enjoy this book as you see a part of Jesus’ life portrayed; a story about Jesus who has been our hope since we first gained knowledge about Him.
Whom do men say that I, the son of man am ?" To many, this question posed thousands of years ago by the greatest man of all times is quite perplexing. To many, he is both Savior and Redeemer. To some, he is a very close and personal friend. From the earliest of times, he was considered the Son of God, a prophet and a healer. Unfortunately, Jesus has no impact on some and is thoroughly rejected. This work takes a look at Jesus, his family, and the Roman Empire at its Zenith; and we get a glimpse at some of her Emperors. We also travel lands where, at the time, were subjugated by the Romans, and learn of their interesting customs and deities. In addition, we see how Jesus' acts and words of wisdom influence people of all classes, from the poverty-stricken blind, Roman soldiers, Pharisees, and even to the wife of a Roman Emperor. There are many things that can be said and written about this most magnificent man, Jesus the Nazarene, but we should never forget his greatest act of love: surrendering his life so that we may have life, and have it in abundance. He himself once said: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man may lay down his life for his friends." Christian Weber-McGee is a free-lance writer whose interest of study covers a wide area of the ancient world. This research ranges from the ancient Druids and Teutons to Egypt and the Indus Valley. His specialty is the Greco-Roman world, having a keen interest since a very early age. Mr. McGee is also a man of faith, having witnessed God's workings not only in his life, but also in the lives of others against overwhelming odds and through seemingly hopeless situations. This, and many other things leaves him with an unshakable belief in the Almighty's existence He was educated at various colleges, majoring in world history and philosophy. He is an artist and painter, biblical themes being his favorite subject.
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ABSTRACT The study of the Comma Johanneum came to me early in my academic development, Where I was exposed to very different opinions on 1 John 5 in particular reading about the impact of verses 6 to 8 in various languages including English, German, and due to lack of further study, Greek and Latin. As middle age is past and my comfort in life was decreasing, I decided to try to write a study paper on it. After 6 years of study, writing, and re-writing this study, this is the end-result that leads the reader through several aspects of the “Comma”, for and against, with a comparison at the end. Both views on the “Comma” have been addressed, both from those who are for the legitimate inclusion in the Word of God and those from those who do not agree with the former. I invite and challenge the reader to look at both sides of the argument and judge my paper accordingly. Discussions with my educated friends went far beyond what I knew and believed at the start. I have attempted to keep the language un-complicated, and I have been told that it is suitable for students and scholars alike. Interested lay people are also invited to study this part of our Christian heritage.
The present authentic account of a Nirvana experience begins with the description of the path from the material world to nirvana, which I have underlined with the appropriate explanations (synonym) from the Vedic scriptures.Remarkably, the Vedas (UNESCO Heritage and Masterpiece of the oral and immaterial Heritage of Humanity) in terms of their descriptions of the formation and functioning of our material world can be easily comprehended with the quantum phenomena of light entanglement and wave/particle dualism.The Vedas are not a religion in the sense of a pious faith, but a science - the first and oldest of humanity. En route on this amazing journey to Nirvana, the reader acquires the knowledge necessary to understand the subsequent decryption of the Gospel of Thomas.Since the Gospel of Thomas fortunately has never been incorporated into the biblical canon and thus survived the millennia untouched, many scholars legitimately see in it the most authentic of all the Gospels, thus a unique testimony to the original teaching of Jesus Christ, and even one of the most important texts on the ,,Search for the historical Jesus", although the interpretation of many verses is still completely unclear to them.To remove this unclearness and thereby resurrect both the historical Jesus and his original teachings is the aim of this essay.We will therefore identify the descriptions of Nirvana in the Gospel of Thomas, show their authenticity with the descriptions of Nirvana in Buddhism, and expound the identity of the New Testament term ,,Kingdom of God" with the central concept of authentic Mahayana Buddhism (and today's Zen Buddhism) ,,Tathagatagarbha".The coherence of the Gospel, which therewith becomes visible for the first time at all, grants it an imperturbable credibility and therewith a special weight among the Gospels.Furthermore, we will find the millennia-old Vedic teaching of the "true Self" and coded clues in the Gospel of Thomas that enable us to provide a detailed description of the cause of the wave/particle dualism, as well as a holistic scientific conception of the origin of our universe, including all life within it.There is nothing more exciting, and there is nothing more important.However, from the discovery of the first fragments of the Gospel of Thomas in 1897 to the present day, surprisingly nobody has yet been able to decipher the Gospel of Thomas, and so it is a special honor for me to take on this responsible task and therewith contribute to the restoration of the authentic teaching of Jesus Christ.
A mix of Tony Hawk and Brian Welch comes together in skateboarding legend Christian Hosoi, who reveals everything about his rise, fall, and redemption, in this amazing tell-all—from being named the greatest skater of all time to bottoming out on drugs to finally finding redemption through God. Fans of Slater Kelly’s Pipe Dreams and Brian Welch’s Save Me From Myself, and followers of Tony Alva, Jay Adams, and Steve Caballero, will be captivated by this extraordinary, star-studded story, a gripping read that ranges from the heart of the 1980s skateboarding scene to the inside of a prison, from Hollywood parties to intense prayer sessions. Hosoi: My Life as a Skateboarder Junkie Inmate Pastor takes readers to the heart of one little-known world after another—and he portrays them in all their gore and glory for all the world to see.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Can you imagine waking up one day and experiencing a force—the Way—opening up to you? You may have been intrigued by Eckhart Tolle’s ‘The Power of Now’ or admired Neal Walsch’s ability to have conversations with God. Christian M. Wiese demonstrates in ‘The Way of the Meister’ that everyone can enjoy this daily intimate God connection. A Meister is a master of a craft. Ten years into his spiritual awakening, Christian shares his lessons learnt. The content of this book is enlightening, yet its delivery is pragmatic. ‘The Way of the Meister’ is a pilgrimage in a pocket. It is both an art and a science to keep the magic of the Way going every day. Learn how to become a spiritual Meister yourself.
A workbook for personal or group Bible study. This comprehensive, easy-to-understand and fun resource is a must have for everyone. Teens through adults will enjoy learning New Testament truths.
This text, as part of the Macmillan Bible Stories series, retells the familiar bible story of Jesus beginning his work on behalf of God. The book aims to encourage children to put themselves back into the places and times the stories portray, and is graded on level two.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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