Africa Study Bible

Genesis Walker has spent years trying to live up to the expectations of her faith, her family, and the kind of woman she believes she’s supposed to be. But despite her devotion to God and her dedication to doing things the right way, she’s still haunted by old desires and the memory of the bad boys who once owned her heart. Safe, stable, and perfectly predictable Algernon should be everything she wants—everything she’s prayed for. But her heart refuses to follow logic. Then there’s Preston Nash.

The African American Guide to the Bible makes the case for the relevance of the Bible from the perspective of people of color. It presents a comprehensive biblical view of topics of interest to African Americans and clarifies racial issues for White people.

LET THE LIVING WATER CHANGE YOU FROM THE INSIDE OUT Whether you’re attempting to recover from a setback, break free from an addiction, or bring forth good fruit despite the forbidden fruit you were exposed to, God has a redeeming plan for you—just like He did for Eve. He wants to bless you...

The Bible mentions Egypt, Cush, Put, Sheba, Cyrene, and Ethiopia—but how important were these African nations in the biblical world? For centuries, many readers have overlooked Africa's remarkable presence in Scripture. Yet from Genesis to Revelation, African kingdoms, rulers, officials, merchants, scholars, and believers appear throughout the biblical narrative. In The Black Nations of the Bible, Frederick Amakom takes readers on a fascinating journey through the ancient world to uncover the African civilizations, peoples, and empires that shaped biblical history. Discover: The identity ...

Walk in Wisdom. Grow in Faith. Live with Purpose. What if spending just one week at a time in the Book of Proverbs could help you make wiser decisions, strengthen your faith, and grow into the young woman God created you to be? Walking in Wisdom is a 52-week Proverbs Bible study created especially for Black teen girls who want to grow closer to God while developing biblical wisdom, confidence, and godly character for everyday life. Each weekly study explores practical truths from the Book of Proverbs and shows how they apply to real-life challenges, including friendships, identity, school, ...

“A narrative of great power. Warm with friendly personality and pulsating with . . . profound eloquence and religious fervor.” —New York Times In this 1939 novel based on the familiar story of the Exodus, Zora Neale Hurston blends the Moses of the Old Testament with the Moses of black...

If your life doesn't look the way you expected, that doesn't mean God can't use you. In this new book, read by the author, Shannon Bream examines the question: "If we know God has already won the battle, why do we still struggle?" The Christian life often doesn’t feel like the stained-glass...

Read by the author. Transform your life when you discover the essence of true masculinity and become the right kind of man for every challenge that lies ahead. Men are lost and in crisis. In a world full of misinformation and broken relationships, they are unsure of the true meaning of manhood...

Read by the author. Find the power to be your authentic self in Christ and take hold of the life you have been longing for. Are you tired of "just making it" day after day? Learn how to give voice to your changing needs and acknowledge your growth. The Power in Surrender teaches you to refuse...

Learn to leverage privilege. Privilege is a social consequence of our unwillingness to reckon with and turn from sin. But properly stewarded, it can help us see and participate in God's inbreaking kingdom. Scripture repeatedly affirms that privilege is real and declares that, rather than...

Experience life to the fullest with an intentional alignment to God's rule and power. Bestselling author and beloved pastor Tony Evans writes about the Holy Spirit's power that is within us and how we can release it to greatly impact the kingdom of God both now and for eternity. Tony Evans is...

On August 20, 1619, about 20 Angolans arrived in the British colony of Virginia. They were brought directly to the settlement of Jamestown. There, they were bought or traded for supplies. The English colonists were more than happy to oblige the pirates, who had stolen the slaves from a Portuguese slave ship. Thus was the corruption and greed surrounding the human trafficking that was the slave trade.

Richard J. Foster’s Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth is hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality with millions of copies sold since its original publication in 1978. In Celebration of Discipline, Foster explores the "classic Disciplines," or...

“A guide for those who dare to challenge the status quo and create spaces of equity and opportunity.” —Serena Williams Leadership insights from one of history’s most influential voices. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated more than 55 years ago, yet his words continue to inspire...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Know the Creeds and Councils: Audio Lectures includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

The Divine Conspiracy has revolutionized how we think about the true meaning of discipleship. In this classic, one of the most brilliant Christian thinkers of our times and author of the acclaimed The Spirit of Disciplines, Dallas Willard, skillfully weaves together biblical teaching, popular...

Do you want to build a stronger relationship with God but aren't sure where to begin? Growing Closer to God is a beginner-friendly 52-week Bible study devotional created especially for Black teen girls who want to understand God's Word, strengthen their faith, and grow in their walk with Christ. Whether you're reading the Bible for the first time or looking for a devotional that offers clear biblical guidance, this book will help you build a strong foundation of faith through weekly Bible studies, Scripture reflection, prayer, and practical application. Inside this devotional, you'll ...

A beginner’s guide to an inclusive Hoodoo practice--history, spellwork, folklore, and herbs Hoodoo is a folklore tradition that was created by and for enslaved African Americans in the southern United States. And before there were honey jars, red brick dust, and everything else you may...

The Bible: Who, What, When, and Where is a bold and revelatory exploration of the Scriptures as a covenant document—not a Western religious manual, but a prophetic record of identity, exile, and restoration. With clarity and conviction, this book dismantles the Greco-Roman lenses through which the Bible has long been misread and reintroduces it in its original context: Hebraic, covenantal, and nation-building. Spanning from Moses to Messiah, scroll to canon, exile to awakening, the author walks readers through: What the Bible truly is: not just inspired, but breathed by YAH and rooted in ...

For anyone who longs for a consistent prayer life yet struggles with distractions, doubts, or knowing where to start, bestselling writer and beloved speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst offers a simple and heartfelt method for having meaningful conversations with God, one day at a time. The kind of...