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2014.
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The renowned biblical scholar, author of The Misunderstood Jew, and general editor for The Jewish Annotated New Testament interweaves history and spiritual analysis to explore Jesus' most popular teaching parables, exposing their misinterpretations and making them lively and relevant for modern readers.
Jesus was a skilled storyteller and perceptive teacher who used parables from everyday life to effectively convey his message and meaning. Life...
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"Each story offers an illuminated path to see life and the lives of our fellow people around the world in new ways, allowing us to tap into universal truths about our collective and individual humanity. As Coelho writes, 'a man who seeks only the light, while shirking his responsibilities, will never find illumination. And one who keep his eyes fixed upon the sun . . . ends up blind.' These wise tales offer the perspective of talking snakes, old women...
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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"From a chance meeting with a remarkable old man by the name of “Carl,” a mysterious WWII veteran who shows up on the train at just the right time, The Cabin at the End of the Train provides 12 priceless lessons about purpose, life, and the importance of perspectives. The cabin at the end of the train will provide you with: A better understanding of life’s challenges and proper perspective for tackling them; Practical yet powerful methods of...
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Celestine series (James Redfield) volume 4
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"The fourth book in the Celestine Series, this is an adventure tale, both suspenseful and contemplative, that describes a new wave of religious tolerance and integrity that is arriving, in reaction to years of religious warfare and political corruption"--Provided by publisher.
36) Joshua
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Joshua volume 1
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"When Joshua moves to a small cabin on the edge of town, the local people are first mystified, then confused by his presence. A quiet and simple man, Joshua appears to seek nothing for himself. He supports himself solely by carpentry and woodworking; and he charges very little for his services. A statue of Moses he carves for a synagogue causes amazement and consternation. His carvings of the apostle Peter [for the town's churches] surprise the pastors...
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Joshua series volume 7
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Joseph Girzone offers fresh inspiration with 50 never-before-published contemporary vignettes that underscore the most important lessons of the Gospels.
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Celestine series (James Redfield) volume 3
Pub. Date
[1999]
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The search for the legendary Tibetan-Buddhist utopia of Shambhala (or Shangrila) begins where "The Celestine Prophecy" and "The Tenth Insight" left off.