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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 3

Saul

By: James K. Stewart

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 3

Saul

By: James K. Stewart

The phrase "When there was no king in Israel" is used by Hebrew scribes to justify the rejection of God as King in preparation for a long-desired earthly king. All so they could be like everyone else. Deborah's leadership and Yael's bravery are explored. "The Levite's concubine" sheds more light on the distasteful story of human trafficking by giving a voiceless Adina the ability to tell her tale of abuse. The hopeless dilemma of Naomi reveals how women with no rights had to conspire to overcome the adversity faced in trying to obtain justice in a male-dominated society. Naomi demonstrates how the church has "cleaned up" her story to make Ruth appear as a temple of purity and an example of untarnished morals. Finally, Saul is called upon to defeat King Nahash and rescue the people of Yabesh. When the people cry for a king, God relents, and Samuel anoints Saul. Saul calls upon God to give him victory over King Agag, but he disobeys God's first command. Disobedience leads to Saul's downfall and sets the stage for David to be anointed, the second king of Israel.

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The Bible According to Jim

The Bible You Never Hear Preached in Church!

By: Rev. Dr. James K. Stewart

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The Bible According to Jim

The Bible You Never Hear Preached in Church!

By: Rev. Dr. James K. Stewart

In 1976, Rev. Dr. Stewart read the whole Bible for the first time and became fascinated with Gods relationship with creation. After an early life in construction, Dr. Stewart felt Gods calling and returned to university. At university, he majored in ancient history and studied the Hebrew language. His exegetical work is taken directly from biblical Hebrew and Greek. This ability has helped him understand how ancient male bias has been promoted by the church in all ages. As a student of the Bible, he has come to see how the womens voice has often been suppressed. He has also come to appreciate that when it is not suppressed, a certain beauty shines forth. Knowledge of scripture, from the Hebrew perspective, allowed him to discover how the male voice can make a positive statement at the beginning of a story and then go on to contradict the statement by describing the negative actions that followed. Dr. Stewart lives in Milverton, Ontario, with his wife, Marjorie, of forty-five years; they enjoy visiting their two children and five grandchildren. Retirement has given him the opportunity to research, write, and play golf. Ordained as an Elder in Chedoke Presbyterian Church in 1981 Attended McMaster University, Hamilton, in1996 Diploma in Theology, Knox College, Toronto Master of Divinity degree, University of Toronto Doctor of Ministry, Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, Ohio Certificate course in conflict management, Conrad Grebel, Waterloo Ordained to Ministry of Word and Sacraments in 2001 Pastor of churches in Bathurst, New Brunswick, and Milverton, Ontario Retired in 2012 Past Master of Corinthian Lodge #513, Hamilton, Ontario Past Most Wise Sovereign of Hamilton Chapter of Rose Croix Honorary Member of Supreme Council AASR 33 Jim was a master scuba instructor. He loves diving and fi shing in the Caribbean.

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1496949269

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 5

Eve

By: James K. Stewart

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Eve

By: James K. Stewart

Join Eve as she recalls waking on that first morning in the garden of Eden; working hand-in-hand with Adam discovering and naming much of God’s creation. Experience the joy of living in paradise before their fateful encounter with Serpent. Learn the hard lesson of free will and why it led to their eviction. Experience the horror of needless death as jealousy claims the life of Abel. Travel with Eve as she reunites with Cain in a new land. Feel the joy of a grandparent as she tells of Enoch and his skill as a builder. Understand God’s sorrow in calling Noah to build an ark, that the earth might be washed clean of rampant immorality and why the sons of Noah were sent to the nations. Identify with her pride as Ham sets out to bring the flood story to Egypt but rescues an Oromo princess and helps her escape to Ethiopia. Sadly, Eve’s ghost watches Nimrod murder his brother and flee to Mesopotamia, to the land where Cain had murdered Abel. Learn how Nimrod built a small army, became king in Ur of the Chaldees through cold-blooded murder, and then challenged the gods.

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1666789992

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Biblical Themes

By: Rev. Dr. James K. Stewart

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Biblical Themes

By: Rev. Dr. James K. Stewart

A BIBLE STUDY RESOURSE Dr. Stewart takes a bold new approach to Bible Study in his new book BIBLICAL THEMES. While most studies engage in the reinforcing of Christian dogma, Biblical Themes will give the reader a deeper understanding of Gods plan for the nation of Israel. You will learn just what Jesus meant and how the Pharisees understood the statement if these [the crowd] should hold their peace these stones would immediately cry out (Luke 19:40). This was not an off hand, meaningless statement. It was a declaration. In the Old Testament God set stones apart as a witness heap. You will learn the real reason why Abraham was willing to sacrifice Isaac and why God commanded him not to kill his son thereby abolishing human sacrifice. Dr. Stewart has chosen a wide variety of topics, people and places for you to explore thereby enriching your Biblical knowledge. In order to make for a lively Bible Study, a series of questions follow each topic. This is not a resource for the faint of heart as it deals with subject matter clergy prefer to ignore. Dr. Stewarts eye for detail sheds light on Gods never-ending love for creation and overwhelming desire to one day reign over a kingdom built on love. As in his first book, The Bible According to Jim, all exegetical work is done in Hebrew and Greek and not a series of English translations. If you want to enjoy a work that will truly engage you then this is the resource for you. You will also be engaged by the questions that follow each topic. Dr. Stewart guarantees they will make for a lively Bible Study.

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1524618217

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 6

Dinah

By: James K. Stewart

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 6

Dinah

By: James K. Stewart

The story of Dinah has always intrigued James K. Stewart. Inspired by Anita Diamant’s The Red Tent, he delved further into the male bias that states she was raped. The first thing he noticed was that the main character, Dinah, was voiceless. The second was that Shechem was madly in love with Dinah and willing to pay any amount of dowry. Through deceit and treachery, Simeon and Levi plot the merciless slaughter of a village to avenge one man’s alleged rape of their sister. You are invited to read the story with the Hebrew verbs correctly translated and judge for yourself. Samson is known as a hero, a Nazarene, and a judge. However, Nazarenes were forbidden any form of alcohol, sex with prostitutes, fighting, and killing. Each one of these sins, Samson enjoyed for most of his life. There is no record of him ever making a judgment even though he is said to have been a judge. Esther is the brave young girl who risked her life so that exiled Jews in Persia might not be exterminated. Her story needs to be told and retold. Come, explore these tales of the past with the eyewitnesses who are now Ghosts of the Shephelah.

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 7

Luke

By: James K. Stewart

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 7

Luke

By: James K. Stewart

Next to the apostle Paul, Luke is the best-known author in the New Testament. Yet, he is more than likely the one we know the least. As a physician, we know Luke was from a well-to-do family. Excellence in Greek grammar demonstrates he was well educated. How and where he came into the company of Paul, we know not. We do know that by the time Paul arrived in Troas, Luke was part of the entourage. This fact is evinced when Luke's writing turns from third person to first person omniscient in Acts 16:10. From that point on, Luke writes from firsthand experience. His desire to put forth an accurate account of the life of Christ displays a deep commitment by witnessing his faith in the risen Lord. How and where he researched his gospel information is unknown as Jesus' parents would most certainly have passed away by the time he met Paul. Did Luke marry? Was he ever married? How did he come to witness the life of Christ to Theopolis? Join Luke in a journey into the past and discover a life most fascinating. Relive the events and forces that endeavored to eradicate our faith.

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 8

David

By: James K. Stewart

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 8

David

By: James K. Stewart

The life of King David was anything but uneventful. Born of a mother accused of adultery and raised as the bastard son of a tribal leader, no one ever expected this boy to become Israel’s greatest warrior and king. Ostracized by his brothers, his youth was spent as an isolated shepherd, honing his skills with sling and lyre. Loneliness, offset by creativity, inspired his many heartfelt psalms of pain and praise to his God. Secure in the confidence that he could slay lion and bear, shielded by the armor of faith, one mighty act transformed David from lowliness to prominence. Two armies watched a single stone from his sling crack open the head of the Philistine giant, Goliath. In an instant, David turned the tide of Israel’s battle from defeat to victory. His fame became a source of jealousy for Saul, his disobedient king. Surviving numerous attempts on his life, David refused to take the life of the LORD’s anointed. Following Saul’s death in battle, David’s lust caused him to do the things kings will do. Adultery led to murder and deceit. Spoiled children were a result of his fall from grace. Come, hear David’s story in his own words.

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Tenacity and Spirit

The Story of Rebekah

By: Terry Overton,James K. Stewart

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Tenacity and Spirit

The Story of Rebekah

By: Terry Overton,James K. Stewart

Beth, having been given one last chance to keep her job, is transferred to a small town where she is taken under the wing of Rose, the local mystic. An older woman, Rose is believed to have the power to change lives through her biblical storytelling. Each evening, over the course of weeks, Rose prepares a light supper for Beth, which is followed by the telling of a chapter in the life of the matriarch Rebekah. Beth’s will slowly changes as her personality is transformed. Workmates befriend her; she finds a place and prospective husband in Rose’s church; and her dedication and production at work puts her up as a candidate for employee of the year. Finally, Beth finds the courage to reconcile her past differences with her mother.

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1666794767

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 4

Rebekah

By: James K. Stewart

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 4

Rebekah

By: James K. Stewart

Rebekah’s creativeness and perseverance in obtaining the blessing for Jacob was determined and powerful. This narrative creates a birth scene to equal her awesome entry into the world. Her adult life was far from normal, so an uncharacteristic childhood needed to set the stage for the many skills and abilities she possessed as an adult. The Bible states that Bethuel asked Rebekah to decide if she would become Isaac’s wife. That scene is explosive with her fiery red hair, green eyes, and an outburst uncharacteristic of women of the time. Over the twenty barren years that Rebekah waited to give birth, she became known as a midwife, healer, arbitrator, and counselor. The time to honor Rebekah as the servant of God has come. In this riveting story, you will get to know one of the most vibrant people in Scripture. No longer will a disobedient Isaac overshadow a faithful servant of the LORD. No longer will the frightened Jacob be seen as the deceiver. No longer will Rebekah be regarded as the obedient wife of Isaac but as the faithful servant of our LORD. Come, enjoy the exciting adventures of Rebekah.

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1666735523

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 2

Miryam Meira Magdalene

By: James K. Stewart

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 2

Miryam Meira Magdalene

By: James K. Stewart

Miryam Meira Magdalene is the second in an exciting new four-part series titled Ghosts of the Shephelah. Miryam will take you inside the life story of Jesus, from a woman’s perspective. It will reveal Gabriel’s nervousness; enlighten how the census saved Mary from a possible stoning; expose the need for faith in our endeavors; suggest another reason for the betrayal; uncover the real reason Pilate had Jesus crucified; describe the monstrous way in which crucifixion drains life from the human soul; and explain how Jesus did, in fact, spend three full nights in the grave and rose on the third day as prophesied. Miryam speaks from her heart as she reflects upon an unfortunate early life, tells of her salvation, and helps you to realize just how much God loves creation. Hearing the biblical information in story form, voiced by a female disciple, brings the eyewitness account to life in a way that will touch your heart. Not only will you journey with Miryam and the disciples, you will learn why Jesus’ body could not be touched after sundown. Miryam’s faithful witness will both shock and surprise you.

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 1

Abraham

By: James K. Stewart

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Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 1

Abraham

By: James K. Stewart

Abraham is the first of an exciting new four-part series titled Ghosts of the Shephelah. It will take you inside the stories that built our faith. On that journey, you will meet the people, experience the trials, hardships, and prejudice faced by a foreign people in a new land. You will laugh with the truly universal questions children will ask and cry with the hate that has ever tried to pit man against man. In an effort to retain Israel’s history for future generations, Moshe instructs Miryam to begin training Levite storytellers to commit to memory the life story of Abraham. The narrative weaves back and forth between the major events of both the Exodus and the travels of Abraham and Sarah. Using biblical facts, the author has made sense of the many issues the church continually fails to acknowledge. Some facts will surprise, others will astonish, while still others will enlighten the reader. Above all, the reader will gain an understanding of how God’s neverending love for all creation has the ability to forgive, and how God’s determination to continue to offer forgiveness is culminated in the gift of Christ Jesus, the son of God.

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1666731064

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