Bible Land

True to Our Native Land is a pioneering commentary on the New Testament that sets biblical interpretation firmly in the context of African American experience and concern. In this second edition, the scholarship is cutting-edge, updated, and expanded to be in tune with African American culture, education, and churches.

Where does God want me to walk? What path do I take? These 90 devotionals, each based on a specific biblical place, invite listeners to embark on their own spiritual journey. As the spectacular backdrop of biblical lands unfolds, listeners gain insights on how the lives of those in the Bible were shaped and influenced by the contours of the countries they lived in. Pertinent Scripture, historical quotes, and a prayer for each day further help the listener apply the truths of the devotion to their own journey of faith.

Whether you're experiencing the grief of bereavement and long to know what your loved one is seeing and doing, or you're just curious about the eternal home that awaits you, this book will bring comfort, peace, and encouragement.

Open this book and step into the story. The Promised Land brings the Bible to life in a way you can see, hear, taste, touch, and feel. This isn't just a collection of stories; it's an invitation to experience God's amazing plan firsthand. Feel the cool desert air as Abraham counts the stars, smell the salty spray as you walk through the Red Sea on dry land, and taste the sweet honey-like manna in the wilderness. Hear the thunder of God's voice on Mount Sinai and feel the tension in the air as the spies sneak into the mighty city of Jericho.

This vivid prequel to a beloved spiritual classic, What Jesus Saw from the Cross, draws you into the hidden moments of Christ’s life, from Bethlehem to Golgotha. Rich descriptions and Gospel details unite to help you picture the roads Jesus walked and the places He sanctified. Perfect for prayer and meditation, this book deepens gratitude for His love, strengthens faith, and invites you to walk alongside Him in spirit, even if you never set foot in the Holy Land.

From Orthodox Jewish child in postwar America to mild-mannered mathematician in academia to legendary atheist activist in the heart of today's Republican South, Herb Silverman has always been outside the mainstream of American culture, politics, and religion. From this unique vantage point, he writes about the most pressing issues of our day, including those related to war, peace, patriotism, race, gender, and church-state separation.

The remarkable true story of how one Peruvian carpenter led hundreds of Christians to Judaism, sparking a pilgrimage from the Andes to Israel and inspiring a wave of emerging Latin American Jewish communities “If Gabriel García Márquez had written the Old Testament, it might read like...