Flea Market Jesus

Author : Arthur E. Farnsley
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610979856

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Flea Market Jesus by Arthur E. Farnsley Pdf

Americans live their lives through institutions: government, businesses, schools, clubs, and houses of worship. But many Americans are wary of the control these groups--especially government and business--exercise over their lives. Flea Market Jesus provides an up-close look at the rugged individualism of those trying hardest to separate themselves from institutions: flea market dealers. Having spent most of his life studying American religious organizations, Art Farnsley turns his attention to America's most solitary, and alienated, entrepreneurs. Farnsley describes an entire subculture of white Midwesterners--working class, middle class, and poor--gathered together in a uniquely American celebration of guns and frontier life. In this mix, the character "Cochise" voices the frustrations of flea market dealers toward business, politics, and, especially, religion. Part ethnography, part autobiography, Flea Market Jesus is a story about alienation, biblical literalism, libertarianism, and deep-seated religious belief. It is not about the Tea Party, the Occupy movement, or the Christian Right, but it shines a light on all of these by highlighting the potent combination of mistrust, resentment, and personal liberty too often kept in the shadows of public discourse among educated elites.

Author : Clay Walker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781451682861

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Jesus Was a Country Boy by Clay Walker Pdf

A country music superstar talks about Jesus and the simple, faith-based lessons that he learned from his father. Clay writes with a lack of pretense and a hands-on attitude toward life, drawing from his own humble beginnings and reminding readers what it means to be grounded in faith.

Author : Dan Dohan
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003-12-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520937277

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The Price of Poverty by Dan Dohan Pdf

Drawing on two years of ethnographic fieldwork in two impoverished California communities—one made up of recent immigrants from Mexico, the other of U.S.-born Chicano citizens—this book provides an invaluable comparative perspective on Latino poverty in contemporary America. In northern California’s high-tech Silicon Valley, author Daniel Dohan shows how recent immigrants get by on low-wage babysitting and dish-cleaning jobs. In the housing projects of Los Angeles, he documents how families and communities of U.S.-born Mexican Americans manage the social and economic dislocations of persistent poverty. Taking readers into worlds where public assistance, street crime, competition for low-wage jobs, and family, pride, and cross-cultural experiences intermingle, The Price of Poverty offers vivid portraits of everyday life in these Mexican American communities while addressing urgent policy questions such as: What accounts for joblessness? How can we make sense of crime in poor communities? Does welfare hurt or help?

Author : George J. Brooke
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0567087565

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Birth of Jesus by George J. Brooke Pdf

What is the significance of the birth of Jesus for us today? In this book some of the sharpest and most discerning New Testament scholars offer their frank assessment. Philip Alexander, Gerald Downing, Elaine Graham, Grace Jantzen, Todd Klutz, Barry Matlock, Arthur Peacocke, and Graham Ward consider issues ranging from Jesus' circumcision and his DNA, to the power of the nativity stories and their symbolic efficacy.

Author : Tizon, Al
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608339808

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Christ Among the Classes by Tizon, Al Pdf

"An examination of how Jesus addressed inequality between rich and poor, and implications for Christian practice today"--

Author : Daniel Darling
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493400522

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The Original Jesus by Daniel Darling Pdf

From hit songs to bumper stickers to eye-black, Jesus is trending high wherever you look. But at the end of the day, many "try Jesus" and come away disappointed in the experience. That's because the Jesus of popular culture looks much more like us than the God-man who appeared in the flesh two thousand years ago. We've got Guru Jesus, Braveheart Jesus, Dr. Phil Jesus, Free-Range Jesus, and plenty more imposters that feed into our selfish desires. The problem is, they don't have the power to save us or transform us into new creations. Luckily, it doesn't have to be that way. The Original Jesus calls readers back to the Jesus who demands our worship--the potter who molds us, the clay. Seekers, skeptics, and sojourners in the way of faith will see Jesus for who he really is: God in the flesh, calling us to surrender our very lives that we may truly live. Foreword by Russell Moore.

Author : Michael L. Klassen
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780761856344

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Jesus Consumer by Michael L. Klassen Pdf

Some scholars believe that Jesus’ punitive instructions about possessions and material goods amount to little more than antiquated sayings. By contrast, Jesus Consumer combines modern consumer research with the latest writings on historical Jesus to propose a model for contemporary consumer behavior that pays serious regard to Jesus’ “consumption teachings.” The author argues that Jesus’ consumer teachings possess the greatest potential to help us effect positive change in our personal lives and social relationships. We need to interpret and enact his teachings symbolically, not follow them literally.

Author : Thomas Kerrins
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781770673663

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The True Story of Jesus the Christ by Thomas Kerrins Pdf

In 'The True Story of Jesus the Christ', author Thomas Kerrins examines the validity of the Story of Creation. To validate the Old Testament narrative of our history, that Jesus himself exists only because of Mankind's rebellion toward God starting with Adam, Thomas uses as evidence the Flood; the trials and tribulations of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and the clues found beneath the sands of the Middle East. He also looks at the followers of Jesus, to find out who they were and what role they played in the beginning of Christianity. Many experts and theologians are quoted, such as Dr. Juris Zarins, who shows through satellite imagery of Iraq, Iran, and Syria, the existence of fossilized rivers pinpointing the possible existence of Eden. Also quoted is Henry Rawlinson, who discovered the Behistune inscription that provided a tool to read another version of creation from a civilization 800 miles from where the Old Testament version of Genesis was written. Furthermore, archaeological evidence will be presented to validate such events as the Exodus, the Kings of Israel, and the invasions from Babylon and Persia. Understanding Jesus was to know who he was and what was his mission.

Author : Robert T. Gamba
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781412013666

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The Prince of Life by Robert T. Gamba Pdf

Author : Timothy George
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310539681

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Is the Father of Jesus the God of Muhammad? by Timothy George Pdf

The days when western Christians could ignore the influence of Islam are over. Today as never before, the world’s second largest religion is shaping our culture, and words such as jihad, imam, Quran, and fatwa have entered our vocabulary. While all Muslims are no more alike than all Christians are alike, there are certain fundamental beliefs that all Muslims hold in common—some of which Christians would agree with, including belief in one true God. But is it the same God? How does the God of Muhammad differ from the God of Christianity? Written in a clear, passionate style that is conciliatory, balanced, and uncompromisingly biblical, this book describes and contrasts the distinctives of Christianity and Islam. Its author, a noted historian and theologian who has studied Islam for many years, writes with an eye on helping Christians better understand how to interact with Muslims. Beginning with an overview of Islam—what it is and how it arose—here are fascinating and relevant insights on · the Five Pillars of Islam · the role of religious violence from the Crusades onward · the doctrine of the Trinity and the character of God · Christian and Muslim views of Jesus Christ and salvation · what Christians can learn from Muslims · how Christians can share Christ with their Muslim neighbors . . . and more

Author : Jamie Snyder
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780781414272

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Like Jesus by Jamie Snyder Pdf

Jesus invited his disciples to follow Him. Yet today many Christians and churches are unintentionally following counterfeit versions of the Savior such as the American Jesus, the Emergent Jesus, or the Mr. Rogers Jesus. Not surprisingly, most look a lot more like us than Jesus. In Like Jesus, author Jamie Snyder exposes the counterfeit versions of Jesus while taking readers on the three-stage journey of Imitation, Identification, and Intimacy. Because the only way to become like Jesus is to discover what Jesus is really like.

Author : Charles Blair
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1997-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781614583509

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Lose the Weight of the World by Charles Blair Pdf

Medical science tells us stress is a killer. Our daily routines tell us the same thing. For the burned-out and weary comes a book that highlights the modern person’s spiritual malnourishment. Aimed at developing the spiritually and emotionally fit man and woman, this timely book focuses on purifying our thoughts, firming up Bible knowledge, and shedding a harmful self-image. An uncompromising look at the things that nag all of us, Lose the Weight of the World promises to trim the fat of our souls.

Author : Gordon Kainer
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781105561603

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The Competitive Mind by Gordon Kainer Pdf

Do you have questions about competition? Is anything wrong in having a competitive mind? Why is competition, like competitive sports, so controversial? Is competition only about success or failure? What's the difference between being competitive and engaging in competition? If you'd like to explore answers, this book is for you. Competition is something we take for granted like the ground we walk on, the air we breathe and the food we eat. While ground, air and food are essential, can the same be said of competition? Can we trust that competition's advocates know its pros and cons? Since competition touches everything, isn't it an acceptable part of life? Maybe it's time to challenge these assumptions. Would you be surprised to learn that competition is a common Bible topic? Incidents of competition are generously scattered throughout the Bible. If you desire a sound, authentic perspective on competition, one that zeroes in on its origin, nature, and effects, this book is your guide!

Author : David Lee
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781642584790

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Would Jesus Ever Become a Christian by David Lee Pdf

Jesus Christ is the most written about and proclaimed figure of all of history. Why, then, are people so confused as to who He is? Why are Christian churches redefining Him to suit the culture and their own preferences? This book challenges the idea of a Jesus remake. It is the author's understanding of Him from well over sixty-five years of a personal relationship and study. It aims toward those who have given up on Jesus, because the portrayal of Him has been disfigured. Want a fresh review of the Bible's portrait of the Savior, with angles seldom considered and truth carefully examined? If you discover the right Jesus, your life might never be the same.

Author : William F. Cook III
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496461926

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Journey through the New Testament by William F. Cook III Pdf

Walk through the New Testament with Dr. William Cook, a respected professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary With Journey through the New Testament, you'll gain a grasp of the major themes of each New Testament book. You'll have at your fingertips Concise and comprehensive overviews of each New Testament book The key teachings from the life of Christ in one place The crucial and practical implications of each New Testament book A thorough guide to the teachings, outline, and structure of the New Testament, book by book Journey through the New Testament helps you gain a complete understanding of the teachings of Jesus and how the early Christians thought and lived out their beliefs. It is a solid foundation of biblical knowledge on which you can build a deeper understanding of Scripture and God's ultimate purposes. Start your journey into the New Testament today.