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Excavating the Land of Jesus

How Archaeologists Study the People of the Gospels

By: James Riley Strange

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Excavating the Land of Jesus

How Archaeologists Study the People of the Gospels

By: James Riley Strange

How do archaeologists unearth the daily life of people from Jesus’s time? Contrary to popular belief, archaeology of first-century Roman Galilee is not about illustrating or proving the Gospels, drawing timelines, or hunting treasure. Rather, it is about understanding the lives of people, just like us, who lived in the time of Jesus. How do we understand Jesus and his mission as part of a larger world? How do we interpret material culture alongside textual evidence from the Gospels? How do we know where and how to dig? James Riley Strange teaches students how to address these problems in this essential textbook. Drawing on professional experience as a scientific archaeologist in Israel, Strange explains current methodology for ground surveying, excavating evidence, and interpreting data. Excavating the Land of Jesus is the ideal guide for students seeking answers in the dirt of the Holy Land.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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1467467596

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Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods, Volume 1

Life, Culture, and Society

By: James Riley Strange

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Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods, Volume 1

Life, Culture, and Society

By: James Riley Strange

Drawing on the expertise of archaeologists, historians, biblical scholars, and social-science interpreters who have devoted a significant amount of time and energy in the research of ancient Galilee, this accessible volume includes modern general studies of Galilee and of Galilean history, as well as specialized studies on taxation, ethnicity, religious practices, road systems, trade and markets, education, health, village life, houses, and the urban-rural divide. This resource includes a rich selection of images, figures, charts, and maps.

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Fortress Press

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1451489587

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9781451489583

Whistle

By: James Jones

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Whistle

By: James Jones

DIVDIVThe third novel in Jones’s classic World War II trilogy: a moving story of four World War II infantrymen coping with the difficulties of recovering at an army hospital and learning to readjust to the home front/divDIV /divDIVAt the end of a long journey across the Pacific, a ship catches sight of California. On board are hundreds of injured soldiers, survivors of the American infantry’s battle to wrest the South Seas from the Japanese Empire. As the men on deck cheer their imminent return to their families, wives, and favorite girls, four stay below, unable to join in the celebration. These men are broken by war and haunted by what they learned there of the savagery of mankind. As they convalesce in a hospital in Memphis, the pain of that knowledge will torment them far worse than any wound./divDIV /divDIVThe third of James Jones’s epics based on his life in the army, this posthumously published novel draws on his own experiences to depict the horrors of war and their persistence even after the jungle is left behind./divDIV /divThis ebook features an illustrated biography of James Jones including rare photos from the author’s estate. /div

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Open Road Media

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1453215611

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9781453215616

Ethnolinguistics and Cultural Concepts

Truth, Love, Hate and War

By: James W. Underhill

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Ethnolinguistics and Cultural Concepts

Truth, Love, Hate and War

By: James W. Underhill

An original approach to ethnolinguistics, discussing how abstract concepts such as love and hate are expressed across cultures and ethnicities.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107010640

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9781107010642

The Moral World of James

Setting the Epistle in Its Greco-Roman and Judaic Environments

By: James Riley Strange

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The Moral World of James

Setting the Epistle in Its Greco-Roman and Judaic Environments

By: James Riley Strange

In The Moral World of James, James Riley Strange compares the moral system in the Epistle of James with other Greco-Roman and Judaic texts. The author of the epistle prescribed moral practices in a world in which other people, both pagan and Jewish, had long been expressing similar concerns, and more would continue to take up the task centuries after Christianity was well established in the Roman Empire. In this fresh and thick analysis, Strange's systemic comparison of texts (among them works of Plato, Plutarch, Epictetus, and Aelius Aristides, as well as Greek Magical Papyri, tractates of the Mishnah, and the Community Rule of the Dead Sea Scrolls) reveals how James's vision of a distinctive way of community life was both part of and distinct from the moral and religious systems among which it emerged.

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Peter Lang

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143310881X

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9781433108815

The Best of James Whitcomb Riley

By: James Whitcomb Riley

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The Best of James Whitcomb Riley

By: James Whitcomb Riley

The best-loved poems by the "Hoosier Poet" are here collected to read and cherish time and time again. Included are some of Riley’s most durable and endearing works—poems about nature, home, and country as well as the dialect poems for which Riley is famous.

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Indiana University Press

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0253106109

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9780253106100

What Jesus Learned from Women

By: James F. McGrath

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What Jesus Learned from Women

By: James F. McGrath

Dehumanization has led to serious misinterpretation of the Gospels. On the one hand, Christians have often made Jesus so much more than human that it seemed inappropriate to ask about the influence other human beings had on him, male or female. On the other hand, women have been treated as less than fully human, their names omitted from stories and their voices and influence on Jesus neglected. When we ask the question this book does, what Jesus learned from women, puzzling questions that have frustrated readers of the Gospels throughout history suddenly find solutions. Weaving cutting edge biblical scholarship together with an element of historical fiction and a knack for writing for a general audience, James McGrath makes the stories of women in the New Testament come alive, and sheds fresh light on the figure of Jesus as well. This book is a must read for scholars, students, and anyone else interested in Jesus and/or in the role of ancient women in the context of their times.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1532680627

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9781532680625

Transgalactic

A Novel

By: James Gunn

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Transgalactic

A Novel

By: James Gunn

When Riley and Asha now possess intellectual and physical powers beyond human limitations courtesy of the Transcendental Machine, but the a matter transmission device sends them to separate, unknown planets. Riley and Asha know that together they can change the galaxy, so they attempt to do the impossible--find each other.

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Macmillan

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0765380927

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9780765380920

The A to Z of the New Testament

Things Experts Know That Everyone Else Should Too

By: James F. McGrath

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The A to Z of the New Testament

Things Experts Know That Everyone Else Should Too

By: James F. McGrath

So you think you know the New Testament? Did you know that Jesus made puns? Did you know that Paul never calls himself or the churches he writes to “Christian”? Did you know that we don’t know who wrote the Letter to the Hebrews, or if it’s even really a letter? James F. McGrath sheds light on these and many other surprising facts in The A to Z of the New Testament. Cutting through common myths and misunderstandings of problematic Bible passages, McGrath opens up expert knowledge to laypeople in his friendly introduction to New Testament studies. Each chapter in this fresh, accessible volume begins with a provocative anecdote or fact and then pulls back the curtain to inform curious readers about how scholars approach the issue. Along the way, McGrath explains unfamiliar terminology and methodology to nonspecialists with humor and clarity. You’ve graduated from Sunday School. Ask the hard questions. Take Scripture on its own terms. Invigorate your Bible study with The A to Z of the New Testament as your guide.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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146746516X

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9781467465168

Mysterious Celtic Mythology in American Folklore

By: Bob Curran,James Cantrell

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Mysterious Celtic Mythology in American Folklore

By: Bob Curran,James Cantrell

Many American legends have Celtic origins. Each chapter in this fascinating book presents a Celtic myth and a similar American one. Celtic immigrants brought these legends to all regions of the U.S. Old-world mythology morphs into New World folklore. Curran recounts America's oldest legends and traces their origins to the Celtic mythology of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, presenting a similar old-world tale alongside each American version. Once transported to America, the original Celtic tales evolved to assimilate the new population's geographic, social, and religious customs, weaving their way into the fabric of American folk history.

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Pelican Publishing

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1589809173

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9781589809178

Harlequin Intrigue March 2016 - Box Set 1 of 2

An Anthology

By: Elle James,Delores Fossen,Debra Webb,Regan Black,Barb Han

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An Anthology

By: Elle James,Delores Fossen,Debra Webb,Regan Black,Barb Han

Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful reads packed with edge-of-your-seat intrigue and fearless romance. NAVY SEAL SURVIVAL SEAL of My Own Elle James Navy SEAL Duff Calloway's vacation turns into a dangerous mission when he meets Natalie Layne. She is in Honduras to rescue her sister from human traffickers—not to fall in love with a sexy SEAL. GUNNING FOR THE GROOM Colby Agency: Family Secrets Debra Webb & Regan Black PI Aidan Abbot is undercover as Frankie Leone's fiancée to clear her father's name. But the closer he gets to the truth, the more Aidan wants to protect the woman he was never supposed to fall for. TEXAS HUNT Mason Ridge Barb Han The man who once traumatized Lisa Moore is back—and he's deadly. Lisa turns to her childhood friend, Ryan Hunt, who risks his life and heart to help. But can Lisa ever truly escape her past? Look for Harlequin Intrigue's March 2016 Box set 2 of 2, filled with even more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Intrigue!

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1460395050

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None Goes His Way Alone

By: James Gaffey

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None Goes His Way Alone

By: James Gaffey

Two brothers, Tom and Gary McNally, have set an ambitious task for themselves—spend the summer building a log cabin on family property located on a remote pond in Northern Vermont. Both have good reasons to see the project succeed. Gary is an engineering student eager to apply what he has learned in the classroom to the practical application and problems of construction. More important, he hopes to dispel nagging doubts about his abilities. Tom, saddled with a handicap that has limited his ability to function in the real world, sees a chance to succeed at something that has thus far eluded him, not being dependent on others. But when beset with problems ranging from the dangerous nature of the work, the unwelcome intrusions of uninvited strangers, and outside events beyond their control, the successful completion of the cabin becomes much more than a daunting challenge. It forces the two brothers to confront how they view themselves as part of a much wider world.

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1644621053

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Transcendental

By: James Gunn

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Transcendental

By: James Gunn

Riley, a veteran of interstellar war, is one of many beings from many different worlds aboard a ship on a pilgrimage that spans the galaxy. However, he is not journeying to achieve transcendence, a vague mystical concept that has drawn everyone else on the ship to this journey into the unknown at the far edge of the galaxy. His mission is to find and kill the prophet who is reputed to help others transcend. While their ship speeds through space, the voyage is marred by violence and betrayal, making it clear that some of the ship's passengers are not the spiritual seekers they claim to be. Like the pilgrims in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, a number of those on the starship share their unique stories. But as tensions rise, Riley realizes that the ship is less like the Canterbury Tales and more like a harrowing, deadly ship of fools. When he becomes friendly with a mysterious passenger named Asha, he thinks she's someone he can trust. However, like so many others on the ship, Asha is more than she appears. Uncovering her secrets could be the key to Riley's personal quest, or make him question everything he thought he knew about Transcendentalism and his mission to stop it. James Gunn's Transcendental is a space adventure filled with excitement and intrigue that explores the nature of what unifies all beings. A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book of 2013 At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Tor Books

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1466820810

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Excavating the Land of Jesus

Excavating the Land of Jesus

Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods, Volume 1

Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods, Volume 1

Whistle

Whistle

Ethnolinguistics and Cultural Concepts

Ethnolinguistics and Cultural Concepts

The Moral World of James

The Moral World of James

The Best of James Whitcomb Riley

The Best of James Whitcomb Riley

What Jesus Learned from Women

What Jesus Learned from Women

Transgalactic

Transgalactic

The A to Z of the New Testament

The A to Z of the New Testament

Mysterious Celtic Mythology in American Folklore

Mysterious Celtic Mythology in American Folklore

Harlequin Intrigue March 2016 - Box Set 1 of 2

Harlequin Intrigue March 2016 - Box Set 1 of 2

None Goes His Way Alone

None Goes His Way Alone

Transcendental

Transcendental

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