Kirjahaku

Mary Magdalene was a woman whose life circumstances led her from demonic possession and prostitution to being the first witness of the greatest event in world history. In an attempt to reconstruct her life, this book demonstrates her struggle as she confronts the patriarchal traditions embedded in first century culture, the hypocritical practice of condemning only one gender in adultery, her transformation as she finds grace, freedom and real love in her encounter with Christ, and her being chosen as 'the apostle to the apostles'. This novel takes the reader into the first century. It delves into the personal lives of lepers, cripples and the sight impaired; it goes on a journey from the battlefields of ancient Germania to Jerusalem with two Roman soldiers who end up initiated into the cult of Mithraism; it explores the fears, prejudices and arrogance of the religious rulers of Israel, and the ambitions of Judas Iscariot; it portrays the everyday struggles of first century people in an occupied land; it looks behind the scenes at a woman who is seduced into committing adultery and used to test Jesus, and brings them all together beneath the cross of Jesus Christ.Mary Magdalene also answers a question which is so important to the church today: 'Why would Christ choose this woman to be the first witness of the resurrection in a culture that considered a woman's testimony all but useless' The answer lies in the parable Jesus told to Simon when a sinful woman was kissing His feet. The depth of her love was measured by her gratitude. In her incredible humility, she entered her enemy's home and in front of hundreds who despised her, she sought be made clean, to receive forgiveness and to know holy love. This book seeks to entertain, enlighten and encourage Christians of all denominations, and to call them to the kind of love that Mary had for Christ. It is powerfully emotional, deeply theological, and highly entertaining.

Religion. When you hear this word, what comes to mind? War, power, greed, brainwashing? Maybe other words which have their place in history: inquisition, witch-hunting, burning, torture? Or words we hear in our own history: jihad, extremist, suicide bomber?And there are other words spoken by dreamy-eyed gurus: peace, love, unity, consciousness, or words from those who consider themselves above religion: science, evidence, delusion, superstition, myths and fairytales. Religious history is full of such words and questions. Who were the Aryans? Why did they use hallucinogenic drugs to call on their gods?Who built the great ziggurats which stand on opposite sides of our world, in Iran and Central America?Did the ancients worship and serve giant beings which walked among them, demanding human sacrifice?Shamans, priests, prophets and magicians, servants of the gods, mediums of power, or frauds?Yahweh, Mithra, Horus and Agni, Lucifer, Allah and Ra, what do they have in common?Zoroaster, Buddha and Jesus Christ, Mohammed, Elena Blavatsky and L. Ron Hubbard, who were these people?Are all religions equally useful or useless? Do they all point to the same goal, share the same mysteries.Religion: History and Mystery explores the ancient and modern religions which have dominated the world for 6000 years. 22 religions, examined, exposed and deciphered.Is there one absolute truth, one infinite God?Religion: History and Mystery exposes the contradictions, uncovers the mysteries, and reveals the truth of who and what we are.

A Study Series on Colossians for individuals, home groups, and pastors.The Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians contains some of the most profound statements ever written about the Lord Jesus Christ and the status of believers. The heresy of Gnosticism had taken root and was spreading throughout the fledgling Gentile churches, a heresy which spearheaded Satan's attack on the gospel message for over a hundred years.Gnosticism challenged the fundamental doctrines of the Divinity and humanity of Christ, split the Church into levels of spirituality, promoted ecstatic experiences and the worship of angels, immorality, asceticism and the keeping of human rules and traditions.This series of twenty studies explores and applies Paul's inspired answers to all of these topics, challenges the resurgent Gnostic heresies which have resurrected in the past thirty years, and encourages Christians to know their true status in Christ.

Donkey lived a long time ago in a town called Nazareth. His master was a carpenter who married Mary, the young woman who gave birth to the Son of God. He was there when Jesus was born, he saw the shepherds and wise men, travelled to Egypt, watched Jesus grow up and became the donkey of the King of Kings.This is Donkey's story with 22 original paintings. For children 5 years and over.

What has happened to the evangelical Church? Many professing Christians have no idea what it means to forsake the world. Their double-lives are full of compromise, worldliness, and often, immorality. From a biblical perspective one might ask 'are they Christian at all'? In his first letter to the Churches, John confronts the heresy of Docetism, and offers twelve marks of a true Christian by which individuals may test themselves to know if they are truly in Christ.