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Arabs in the Shadow of Israel

by Tony Maalouf

(Foreword by Eugene H. Merrill) A compelling call for Christians to rethink the role of Arabs—also descendents of Abraham and recipients of his blessing. (20050301)

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert author has done the legwork for you, and is not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with... (more)

Song of the Magdalene

by Donna Jo Napoli

The story of a teenage Mary Magdalene -- here called Miriam -- is finally told.... When the world goes dark and her mind explodes within her, Miriam's future is shattered. In ancient Israel such seizures make her unclean. If anyone finds out about them, she will be an outcast. Only Abraham -- the son of Hannah, her caretaker -- shares her secret. Abraham, too, is afflicted -- a perfect mind in an imperfect... (more)

VengeanceGeorge Jonas

Vengeance

by George Jonas

The Social World of Ancient Israel

by Victor Harold Matthews

Getting a fix on the social context of the Hebrew Bible is imperative for anyone reconstructing either the "story" of the text or the "history" behind the text. Resources in this area often prove overspecialized and arcane, and can require highly sophisticated skills in cultural anthropology or Semitic languages just to read the table of contents. Social World of Ancient Israel, 1250Â–587 BCE, offers those... (more)

The Jews of Islam

by Bernard Lewis

Examines the Judaeo-Islamic tradition, traces the history of Islam, and describes the reasons for the breakdown in relations between the Jews and the Islamic world.

The World Must Know: The History of the Holocaust as Told in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

The World Must Know: The History of the Holocaust as Told in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

by Michael Berenbaum

"The World Must Know by Michael Berenbaum is a skillfully organized and clearly told account of the German Holocaust that consumed, with unparalleled malevolence, six million Jews and millions of innocent others -- Protestants, Catholics, Poles, Russians, Gypsies, the handicapped, and so many others, adults and children. This important book, a vital guide through the unique corridors of the United States Holocaust... (more)

Exile: A Novel

by Richard Patterson

David Wolfe is a successful American lawyer being primed for a run for Congress. But when the phone rings and he hears the voice of Hana Arif—the Palestinian woman with whom he had a secret affair in law school—he begins a completely unexpected journey. The next day, the prime minister of Israel is assassinated by a suicide bomber while visiting San Francisco. Soon, Hana is accused of being the mastermind behind... (more)

The American Prophecies: Ancient Scriptures Reveal Our Nation's Future

The American Prophecies: Ancient Scriptures Reveal Our Nation's Future

by Mike Evans

New York Times bestselling author Michael D. Evans explains ancient biblical prophecies about current events that affect America's role and destiny in the twenty-first century. 'Why do they hate us?' That's the anguished cry of Amer-icans who still seek an explanation for the terrorist attacks on the United States two years ago and the continued political violence against U.S. soldiers, diplomats, tourists, and... (more)

The Temple: Meeting Place of Heaven and Earth (Art and Imagination)

The Temple: Meeting Place of Heaven and Earth (Art and Imagination)

by John M. Lundquist

The idea of the temple - the holy precinct, the dwelling of the gods - is central to all religions. John Lundquist follows it back into the darkness of prehistory, unveiling features that are common to ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian beliefs, Hinduism, Buddhism, Maya and Aztec cults, Islam, Judaism and Christianity; showing examples such as Borobudur, Angkor Wat and the biblical Temple of Solomon. The place of... (more)

Roots of the Western Tradition : A Short History of the Ancient World

Roots of the Western Tradition : A Short History of the Ancient World

by C. Warren Hollister

This brief, chronological survey covers the Ancient world in three parts: Prehistoric Europe and the Ancient Near East; Ancient Greece; and Ancient Rome. Succinct enough to be used with supplements, the coverage is carefully balanced between narrative and interpretation, highlighting historians' varying viewpoints on certain issues. Guy Rogers' careful revision preserves C. Warren Hollister's style while bringing... (more)

Israel in the Plan of God

by David Baron

A Messianic Jew, Baron lends a unique and balanced perspective to the discussion of Israel's past and future, from her national election to the final judgment of her enemies.

Power, Faith, and Fantasy: America in the Middle East: 1776 to the Present

Power, Faith, and Fantasy: America in the Middle East: 1776 to the Present

by Michael B. Oren

The history of America's political, military, and intellectual involvement in the Middle East from George Washington to George W. Bush. From the first cannonballs fired by American warships at North African pirates to the conquest of Falluja by the Marines—from the early American explorers who probed the sources of the Nile to the diplomats who strove for Arab-Israeli peace—the United States has been... (more)

Praying for Israels Destiny: Effective Intercession for Gods Purposes in the Middle East

Praying for Israels Destiny: Effective Intercession for Gods Purposes in the Middle East

by Jim W. Goll

Today, as violence erupts fiercely across the Middle East, believers are often told to pray for the peace of Israel. But how are we to know the will of God concerning Israel today? How do we pray effectively in the midst of so much controversy? James W. Goll calls readers to join the global prayer movement and intercede for God's ancient covenant people according to a targeted biblical plan. A practical yet... (more)

Magdalene

by Angela E. Hunt

Mary Magdalene The controversial woman with a past only one Man could forgive. A true love story that changed the face of history. "I was Miryam of Magdala, seller of fine fabrics and wife of Yaakov the fisherman. With my husband and son, I held a place of honor among my countrymen until a company of rogue soldiers took everything from me. I might not be Roman, but I knew injustice when I saw it. And I... (more)

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