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The Holy Bible is the most influential and widely published book ever written. It has been translated into over 2,000 languages and still the world's best-selling book every year.

The Gospel of Luke was not written by one of Jesus' disciples but rather by a physician by the same name. Due to his profession, Luke has a distinctly human aspect to his writing, which contains greater details of the people whom Jesus interacted with, particularly the sinners. Jesus' entire life is depicted in these passages and portrays the Messiah not as an untouchable figure of greatness but as the more attainable and relatable Son of Man.

The first of two letters to the church in Corinth, 1 Corinthians is an epistle written by the Apostle Paul due to reports of the sin and immorality present within its members. A frank discussion of Christian views on immorality, marriage and division within a community, this book is an essential guide to living a Christian lifestyle when surrounded by sin and temptation.

The epistle of Hebrews was written by an unknown author to a community of Jewish Christians living in Rome under heavy persecution. This book encourages the church to keep their faith in difficult circumstances and not to return to Judaism and the Mosaic Law. Hebrews extols Jesus as the Son of God and clearly emphasises that only through Jesus can Christians achieve salvation.

Romans is the first of the epistles to be penned by the Apostle Paul. As its name suggests, it was written directly to the newly founded Christian church in Rome, which was struggling to uphold the beliefs and morals of Christianity. In this audiobook, Paul clearly lays out the doctrine of Christianity and gives illuminating instructions on how to live righteously in the midst of sin.

In this sequel to 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul responds to accusations that his apostleship is not justified and genuine. Paul writes of his own suffering and relationship with God and also condemns the false messengers of God for spreading division amongst the church. This book is an encouraging reminder that God allows affliction and suffering for a purpose and that his grace is always present during these times of difficulty.

The Holy Bible is the most influential and widely published book ever written. It has been translated into over 2,000 languages and still the world's best-selling book every year.

Enjoy this 20-week collection of unique meditations on key scriptures from the Historical Books of the Bible by Charles H. Spurgeon (1834 - 1892), one of the most popular authors all time. Taken from his celebrated "Morning and Evening" meditations, these devotional readings offer Christians of all denominations an uplifting dose of Charles Spurgeon's wit and wisdom as he meditates on the deeper meaning of key scriptures.

The Holy Bible is the most influential and widely published book ever written. It has been translated into over 2,000 languages and still the world's best-selling book every year.

There are only five poetry and wisdom books, but they contain some of the best known songs and passages in the Bible. Whether they express praise to God, pearls of wisdom or beautiful romantic poetry, each book in this volume is an essential companion to Christian life and showcases the truly outstanding lyrical and literary side of the Bible, which may be mistakenly overlooked.

The Holy Bible is the most influential and widely published book ever written. It has been translated into over 2,000 languages and is still the world's best-selling book every year.

The book of Phillipians is a Prison Epistle (letter written while in prison). Paul wrote it about 62 A.D. as he anticipated his release from prison. They key personalities are the Apostle Paul, Timothy, Epaphroditus, Euodia, and Syntyche. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the Phillipians in a thank-you letter for their continued help and support, and also to encourage their growth.

What amazes people most about this book is that it provides an actual glimpse into the vast, mystical, and wondrous world of the spirit. For it is the written account of the author’s journeys to that world, guided through the experience by a boy from the city of Tricon. In this masterfully constructed outpost of heaven itself, the author discovers that facilities in the heavenly realms are far superior to those on Earth - and that Tricon is a staging area for one of the greatest wars ever to be fought between the forces of good and the armies of the evil Fallen Ones.

Similar to many of the epistles, 1 John was written by the apostle who identifies himself in the title and encourages the Christian church to strengthen their faith in Jesus so that they might not be led astray by false teachers. This book also contains reassurances of the supremacy of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and urges all Christians to grow in their faith and love of him.

Israel's next judge, Samuel, is born to Hannah, a previously barren woman. Hannah gives Samuel to Israel's chief priest, Eli, to be raised as a Nazirite. The priesthood in Israel is in a general state of decline, and Eli's sons are disobeying God's laws. God declares that he will choose a new priest for Israel from outside Eli's family and begins delivering messages to Samuel as a young man. Samuel becomes a recognized prophet throughout Israel, delivering God's messages to the people.

The book of Isaiah is Narrative History, Prophetic Oracle, and even a Parable (chapter 5). The prophet Isaiah wrote it at approximately 700 B.C. (Chapters 40-66, written later in his life approx. 681 B.C.). Isaiah is the first book in the section called Major Prophets. They are called Major Prophets because of the large amount of material they wrote not because their message was more important than any other prophet's was. Key personalities are Isaiah, his two sons, Shearjashub and Maher-shalal-jash-baz.

Over forty years as a missionary traveling through four continents has brought A. W. Trenholm in contact with many divergent doctrines and, often, misrepresentations of the existence, nature, and purpose of hell. Hell is usually represented as a place of eternal suffering, but in his own journey there, unlike in Dante's trip to the Inferno, Trenholm was directed by what the Bible actually says about it, all the while escorted by a very lovely and knowledgeable guide.

The book of Matthew is a Gospel that contains Narrative History, Genealogy, Parables, Sermons, and some Prophetic Oracles. It was written by Matthew (Levi), the Disciple of Christ around 48-50 A.D. The key word in Matthew is "Kingdom" and is used 28 times. The personalities of this book include the Messiah Jesus Christ, His parents Mary and Joseph, the Twelve Disciples, the prophet John the Baptist, and other kinds of leaders.

The genre of the book of Esther is Narrative History. Its author is anonymous however; some believe Mordecai, (Esther's cousin and guardian), wrote it. It was written approximately 470 B.C. in Persia. Esther became queen in 479 B.C. The key personalities are Esther, Mordecai, King Ahasuerus (or Xerxes), and Haman. Its purpose is to demonstrate God's love and sovereignty in all circumstances. It is a post-exile story about Jews who stayed behind after most returned to Jerusalem after captivity.

After Joshua's death, the tribes of Israel continue their conquest of the southern regions of Canaan, but they are unable to cleanse the land thoroughly of its native inhabitants. God declares that these remaining people will be an impediment to Israel's enjoyment of the Promised Land. Generations pass, and the younger Israelites turn away from God, intermarrying with the Canaanites and worshipping the local deities.