This is a book about the people of Roman Macedonia and their culture in relation to the message preached by St. Paul. Roman Macedonia was a culturally complex territory, and its many religions presented a challenge to the Evangelist. The book is based on an extensive of research in a variety of fields as well as visits to all of the cities discussed in the book. It is intended for the non-specialist who is interested in biblical backgrounds.
This is a book about the people of Roman Macedonia and their culture in relation to the message preached by St. Paul. Roman Macedonia was a culturally...
A discussion of some Greek/Roman myths that are widely recognized in 21st century culture. Why do we all know about Sisyphus pushing a rock up a hill? Why do we expect a lightning strike when we do something "bad." Why do we say, "Achilles' heel" or "Pandora's box?" This book presents the full mythological story for a dozen myths that are alive today, and discusses connections with our time and possible reasons why the myths are part of our thought process. It even has a chapter on the connection among Centaurs, Amazons, Andromeda, and racism. The book is written for the general reader, and...
A discussion of some Greek/Roman myths that are widely recognized in 21st century culture. Why do we all know about Sisyphus pushing a rock up a hill?...
How do we live a life of faithfulness and hopefulness? We can learn from those who have gone before us. This book is intended for group study and discussion and features 13 biographies of people who have struggled with the same issues with which we struggle. Each biography is related to biblical material.
How do we live a life of faithfulness and hopefulness? We can learn from those who have gone before us. This book is intended for group study and disc...
