Damascus Road

Author : Jay Parini
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307386205

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The Damascus Road by Jay Parini Pdf

From the author of the international bestseller The Last Station, a superb historical novel of the Apostle Paul, whose tireless and epic preaching of the message of Jesus brought Christianity into existence and changed human history forever. In the years after Christ's crucifixion, Paul of Tarsus, a prosperous tentmaker and Jewish scholar, took it upon himself to persecute the small groups of his followers that sprung up. But on the road to Damascus, he had some sort of blinding vision, a profound conversion experience that transformed Paul into the most effective and influential messenger Christianity has ever had. In The Damascus Road novelist Jay Parini brings this fascinating and ever-controversial figure to full human life, capturing his visionary passions and vast contradictions. In relating Paul's epic journeys, both geographical and spiritual, he unfolds a vivid panorama of the ancient world on the verge of epochal change. And in the alternating voice of the Gospel writer Luke, Paul's travel companion, scribe, and ghostwriter, a cooler perspective on his actions and beliefs emerges -- ironic but still filled with wonder at Paul's unshakable commitment to the Christ and his divinity.

Author : P.D. James
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780857861078

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The Acts of the Apostles by P.D. James Pdf

Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James

Author : Robin Yassin-Kassab
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780141918518

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The Road from Damascus by Robin Yassin-Kassab Pdf

It is summer 2001 and Sami Traifi has escaped his fraying marriage and minimal job prospects to visit Damascus. In search of his roots and himself, he instead finds a forgotten uncle in a gloomy back room, and an ugly secret about his beloved father... Returning to London, Sami finds even more to test him as his young wife Muntaha reveals that she is taking up the hijab. Sami embarks on a wilfully ragged journey in the opposite direction, away from religion – but towards what? As Sami struggles to understand Muntaha’s newly-deepened faith, her brother Ammar’s hip hop Islamism and his father-in-law’s need to see grandchildren, so his emotional and spiritual unraveling begins to accelerate. And the more he rebels, the closer he comes to betraying those he loves, edging ever-nearer to the brink of losing everything... Set against a powerfully-evoked backdrop of multi-ethnic, multi-faith London, The Road from Damascus explores themes as big as love, faith and hope, and as fundamental as our need to believe in something bigger than ourselves, whatever that might be.

Author : John Ringo,Linda Evans
Publisher : Baen Books
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780743471879

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The Road to Damascus by John Ringo,Linda Evans Pdf

SOL-0045, a bolo on a mission that would end the civil war, finds himself caught in a moral dilemma when a young boy stands in his way and SOL begins to question whether or not bolos have souls.

Author : R. Louis Costley, III
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781598867664

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Damascus Road by R. Louis Costley, III Pdf

Paul's world is eroding in a whirlwind of conflict and turmoil, challenging everything he believes, as he leads a vigilante group seeking to end the terrorism that's engulfed their community. Paul's brother, Tony, is at the helm of the terrorists, and is willing to eliminate anyone who gets in his way. Meanwhile, Paul's former lieutenant, Steve, returns home, opening a Christian rock club on the edge of town' "Damascus Road"; and he brings his sister, Britne, with him. Sparks begin to fly, fanning the flames of passion and emotion, until a raging fire burns in the hearts of each character. There's only one way for all this to end. Or is there? Love. Hate. Revenge. Redemption. At the crossroad of his own life, Paul will only find the answers to the questions in his heart through the doors of "Damascus Road."

Author : Janette Oke,Davis Bunn
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781441214072

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The Damascus Way (Acts of Faith Book #3) by Janette Oke,Davis Bunn Pdf

Julia has everything money can buy...except for acceptance by either the Gentiles or the Jews. Her Greek father already has a wife and family, leaving Julia and her Hebrew mother second-class citizens. But when they are introduced to followers of the Way, they become part of that community of believers. Abigail's brother, Jacob, now a young man, is attempting to discover his own place as a Christian. He is concerned that being more serious about his faith means trading away the exhilaration of his current profession as a caravan guard. Hired by Julia's father to protect the wealthy merchant's caravans on the secretive "Frankincense Trail"--undercover transport of this highly valuable commodity--Jacob also passes letters and messages between various communities of believers. He is alarmed to find out that Julia, hardly more than a girl, is also a messenger. Can their immediate mistrust be put aside to finally bring their hearts together?

Author : Léon de Tinseau
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HN29YC

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The Damascus Road by Léon de Tinseau Pdf

Author : David L. Jackson
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781512760163

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My Modern Damascus Road by David L. Jackson Pdf

In My Modern Damascus Road, Revelations of Gods Reality in My Life, David L. Jackson shares the story of his salvation, failures, and restoration to the Lord by relating accounts of Gods miracles, provision, and call in his life. Fantastic events are described as they impacted the life of the author. This book serves as a witness and a testimony to give glory to God for the way He watches over those who accept salvation, guiding them on their way through life towards their heavenly home.

Author : William W. McDermet III
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449797928

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Day by Day on the Damascus Road by William W. McDermet III Pdf

These 366 reflections contain illustrations for faith and growth, inspiration and Bible study with application. Lukes gospel contains this sentence, Jesus answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and soul, and Strength, and mind. These reflections build upon those aspects of Christian growth, with emphasis on the mind partthe part we too often neglect. Bill McDermet offers those who travel with him on the Damascus Road the bounty of a faithful ministry. Here are probing questions, thoughtful insights and observations, worthy and not-so-worthy examples, words of assurance, and calls to action shared with grace in 366 bit-sized portions. D. Newell Williams, President of Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University In this heartfelt work, McDermet provides a brief engaging reflection for every day of the year, which points the reader toward God. In sharing personal experiences as well as stories of biblical characters, the writer invites the reader to feel Gods presence and see a loving Gods guidance each day. Westbow Press

Author : Timothy W. R. Churchill
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725245402

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Divine Initiative and the Christology of the Damascus Road Encounter by Timothy W. R. Churchill Pdf

The Damascus road encounter between Jesus and Paul is foundational to understanding the early development of Christology, and, indeed, Christianity, since it is the first appearance of the post-ascension Jesus contained in the earliest Christian literature. This study examines the encounter as it is described in Paul's epistles and the book of Acts. Since Paul interprets his experience within the Jewish tradition, this study begins with a survey of epiphany texts in the Old Testament and other ancient Jewish literature. This reveals two new categories for appearances of God, angels, and other heavenly beings: Divine Initiative and Divine Response. This survey also finds two distinct patterns of characterization for God and other heavenly beings. These findings are then applied to Paul's accounts of his Damascus road encounter. Paul depicts the encounter as a Divine Initiative epiphany. This conclusion is significant, since it argues against the current view that the encounter was a merkabah vision. Paul's Christology in the Damascus road encounter is also significant, since Jesus is characterized as divine. Such divine characterization is not typical for heavenly beings in first-century CE epiphany texts. Thus, a high Pauline Christology appears to be present at a very early point. The three accounts of the Damascus road encounter in Acts also fit the pattern of Divine Initiative--not merkabah--and exhibit the high Christology of Paul's accounts. In fact, the three accounts in Acts are shown to form an intentionally increasing sequence culminating in the revelation that Paul was called to be an apostle by Jesus himself on the Damascus road.

Author : August Strindberg
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-15
Category : Drama
ISBN : EAN:8596547172949

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The Road to Damascus, a Trilogy by August Strindberg Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Road to Damascus, a Trilogy" by August Strindberg. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Richard N. Longenecker
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2002-01-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579108649

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The Road from Damascus by Richard N. Longenecker Pdf

Conversion is intrinsic to the Christian Religion. The most remarkable conversion recorded in the New Testament is that of Paul, and most Christians consider Christ's encounter with Paul to be a prototype of Christian conversion generally. This collection of eleven essays give Paul's conversion a firmer rootage in the biblical materials while also emphasizing personal application. The contributors examine the nature of Paul's Damascus Road experience and the impact of that experience on his thought and ministry, and explore how Paul's experience functions as a paradigm for Christian thought and action today.

Author : Charles R. Swindoll
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Publishers
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1400202590

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Paul by Charles R. Swindoll Pdf

Depicts the life of Saint Paul, discussing his religious teachings and travels.

Author : Meedo Taha
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781623710835

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A Road to Damascus by Meedo Taha Pdf

A CINEMATIC DEBUT OF A PROMISING YOUNG NOVELIST FROM LEBANON--A FAUX-THRILLER ABOUT A RECLU­SIVE BOTANIST WHO WIT­NESS­ES A POLIT­I­CAL MUR­DER AND IS DRAWN INTO A PER­SON­AL INVES­TI­GA­TION--A captivating thriller that reveals a family’s intergenerational secrets, a nation’s deepest fears, and an underground world of politics, religion, and society. Beirut at dawn. A bus leaves the Charles Helou station en route to Damascus. Seven passengers are on board, one of whom is a prominent Lebanese politician. Before crossing the border, the bus is accosted and derailed. All seven passengers are gunned down. A botanist studying a rare occurrence of acacias nearby witnesses the horror. While the nation around him plunges into conspiracy theories and chaos, the botanist realizes he holds the only clue to the mystery: his injured Acacia. This sends him on a quest for answers, through a minefield of national fears and family secrets, deep into a private underworld.

Author : William W. III McDermet
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449797935

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Day by Day on the Damascus Road by William W. III McDermet Pdf

These 366 reflections contain illustrations for faith and growth, inspiration and Bible study with application. Luke's gospel contains this sentence, "Jesus answered, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and ... soul, and ... Strength, and ... mind.'" These reflections build upon those aspects of Christian growth, with emphasis on the "mind" part-the part we too often neglect. "Bill McDermet offers those who travel with him on the Damascus Road the bounty of a faithful ministry. Here are probing questions, thoughtful insights and observations, worthy and not-so-worthy examples, words of assurance, and calls to action shared with grace in 366 bit-sized portions." -D. Newell Williams, President of Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University "In this heartfelt work, McDermet provides a brief engaging reflection for every day of the year, which points the reader toward God. In sharing personal experiences as well as stories of biblical characters, the writer invites the reader to feel God's presence and see a loving God's guidance each day." -Westbow Press