How the Bible Came to Be by J. Daniel Hays is one of Baker's Ebook Shorts and is free at
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Christians believe that the Bible is divine communication--God's message to human beings. But how did ancient people capture the very words of God? How were these words passed down? Why were some books included in the Bible while others were not? And how do we know that these texts have been faithfully translated over the ages?
Discover the answers to these questions and more in How the Bible Came to Be. In this succinct ebook you'll find up-to-date biblical scholarship from leading evangelical scholars, covering the inspiration, canonization, translation, and transmission of both the Old and the New Testament. From the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Septuagint to the first English translations and the most recent translations, How the Bible Came to Be immerses you in the fascinating story of the most important book of all time.
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Compassion: A Call to Take Action by James W. Goll and Michal Ann Goll is free at
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Jesus demonstrated compassion in everything He did and everyone He touched. Jesus lived it and breathed it. He was and is compassion itself.
Authors James and Michal Ann Goll share lessons they have learned from the Lord that will rekindle the compassion within you. As God is the source of all compassionate action, you will discover that your compassion is a reflection of His unfailing love.
Through the profiles of nine compassionate women who were instrumental in helping millions throughout a hurting world, you will be inspired and encouraged to become a pioneer of compassion in your own world.
Models of compassion include:
- Catherine Booth & Florence Nightingale
- Mother Teresa & Hannah More
- Elizabeth Fry & Nancy Ward
Do you wonder what it takes to be a compassionate person? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Follow the example of Jesus--He converted desire into deed, and made all the difference in the world.
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