Bible Land

A secret alliance, A dangerous mission, A deadly enemy. Twelve-year-old Shem wants one thing—to become a warrior. But his father, Noah, is too busy building a giant ark to train him. The world mocks his family, and Shem is tired of feeling left out and embarrassed. He’s ready to trade his tools for a sword and show the Cobras, the toughest gang in the city, that he’s not just some weird kid with a crazy dad. When Shem makes a secret deal with the son of a family rival, he finally gets the training he’s always wanted. But something isn’t right.

A sweeping history of Christianity in America, from the arrival of the first Europeans to the political triumphs of evangelicalism, showing the powerful, singular role the faith has always played in American public life. In the United States today, there is no faith more dominant than...

The first person ever to complete the perilous 10,000 mile journey across the inscrutable desert landscape of the Middle East, Bruce Feiler, a fifth generation Southern Jew, embarks upon a quest to reconnect with the stories of the Bible, and uncover fresh answers to profound questions. This...

What remains after forty years? In 1983, Geoffrey and Lily Schmitt traveled to the Holy Land expecting to visit the places where Jesus walked. More than four decades later, Geoffrey discovered that the journey had never really ended. In this warm and reflective memoir, each stop along the pilgrimage becomes more than a historical site. The Jordan River becomes a lesson in grace. A tiny mosaic beside the Sea of Galilee reveals the meaning of Holy Communion. A low doorway in Bethlehem teaches humility. A Roman amphitheater overlooking the Mediterranean becomes an unforgettable sanctuary of ...

In this unabridged audio download edition of The Land Between, author Jeff Manion uses the biblical story of the Israelites’ journey through Sinai desert as a metaphor for being in undesired, transitional space. After enduring generations of slavery in Egypt, the descendants of Jacob travel...

Have you ever wondered what the Holy Land might have looked like through Jesus's eyes? Join pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he takes you on an unforgettable journey following Jesus through his life on earth, giving you a chance to see the Holy Land and God’s heart...

What if Jesus Himself walked you through forty years of wilderness? After the tabernacle was built. After the sacrificial system was taught. After everything Israel needed to know was delivered at the foot of Sinai. They knew everything. And almost none of it was enough. In Numbers with Jesus, Christ narrates the brutal, beautiful stretch of ground between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Through His voice — intimate, unflinching, and full of a grief that only God can carry — Jesus walks you through the book the church rushes past to get to the Promised Land. This is not a ...

When she ran away as a young war bride, she was cut off from her family forever . . . or so she believed. Decades later, maybe the only way to move on is to go home. Ginny Pickering Boyden can’t wait for her last day of work, when she’ll be free to pursue a lifelong ambition through a master...

Stories of the Bible: Travels from Eden to the Promised Land A Chronological Old Testament Bible Study for New Christians Creation through Exodus This is not a devotional. It is an organized, story-driven journey through the foundations of the Bible. This first volume begins where the Bible begins. Stories of the Bible: Travels from Eden to the Promised Land presents the early history of Scripture in chronological order—from Creation through the Flood, 400 years of Egyptian slavery, Israel’s deliverance from Pharaoh, the forty year desert odyssey, ultimately standing at the threshold of...

One part adventure story, one part archaeological detective work, one part spiritual exploration, Walking The Bible vividly recounts an inspiring personal odyssey—by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel—through the greatest stories ever told. Feeling a desire to reconnect to the Bible...

An instant New York Times bestseller! Journey with Kathie Lee Gifford and Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel into Israel and explore the deep roots of the Christian faith. As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper understanding of God’s Word and a deeper...

Satan doesn't usually hit us with an all-out frontal attack. It's the subtle landmines that do the most damage. They're hidden just below life's surface, and at the slightest misstep-BOOM! Suddenly you find yourself flown right off the path, feeling separated from God and His blessings...

Taking a trip can be memorable. Taking a trip to Israel can be life changing. Taking a group on a trip to Israel can be transformative. The purpose of this book is to facilitate those wishing to take a group to Israel. It can be a scary venture putting together a tour group and the desire of this book is to take some of the fear out of this process. The secondary purpose of this book is to make the trip memorable and pleasurable for all those who go. Often the leader is so engulfed in details that all the joy is sucked right out of the trip. It need not be so and the book will help make ...

Who was an Israelite? Was Israel primarily a religion, an ethnic people, a nation, or a covenantal community? How did the ancient Israelites understand their relationship to the Land of Israel, and how did that relationship shape their collective identity? Ancient Israelite Identity: Religion, Ethnicity, and the Land of Israel explores these fundamental questions by examining the historical, biblical, and cultural foundations of Israelite identity from antiquity through the Second Temple period. Drawing upon the Hebrew Bible, ancient Near Eastern sources, archaeology, and Jewish literature,...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER This is the untold story of the rediscovery of the ancient City of David in Jerusalem and the powerful evidence that proves the Jewish people’s historical and indigenous connection to the Holy Land. Since the founding of Israel in 1948, the Jewish people...

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, Encountering the Holy Land: Audio Lectures include high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

Sacred Geography: Encountering God Through the Land of the Bible By Geoffrey Schmitt What if the places of the Bible weren’t just backdrops—but invitations? From Eden to the wilderness, from Mount Sinai to Jerusalem, from exile to the quiet terrain of your own heart, this book explores how God reveals Himself in places—and how those places become holy when He is present. Blending rich biblical insight, personal stories, meditations, poetry, and questions for reflection, Sacred Geography invites readers to: Discover the spiritual meaning of key biblical landscapes Reflect on how ...

"Inspiring! This book is truly wonderful. Rav Kook zt"l is one of the most important Jewish thinkers and leaders of the last century... This book makes his words accessible and understandable. I highly recommend it." -- Rabbi Shmuel Jablon Rav Kook's writings, due to their poetic and mystical nature, are difficult even for those fluent in Hebrew and rabbinical texts. Gold from the Land of Israel uses a clear, succinct style to grant the reader a window into his original and creative insights. This book elucidates his thoughts on many fascinating topics in the format of a commentary to the ...

Ricky, Ray & Rusty in the Land of Pharaohs (Rocky Ridge Adventure Series • Book 11) Ancient wonders. Laugh-out-loud mishaps. Big questions. One faithful God. Join cousins Ricky, Ray, and Rusty on a STEM-packed, faith-forward romp across Egypt. From camel rides at Giza to whispering galleries in Cairo’s markets, the boys discover how science and Scripture can sing in harmony—if you slow down long enough to listen. Guided by Aunt Pat (Bible at the ready), steady Uncle Dean (safety first!), and their local friend Sambo, the crew explores pyramids and the Sphinx, sails a felucca on the ...

Enrich Your Faith by Walking with Jesus Join Max Lucado on an inspirational journey through the hills, the dust, and the homes of the Holy Land! Discover God’s heart for his people and his deep love for you. In this audio Bible study, you are invited to come with Max through Capernaum, Galilee...