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THROUGH GATES OF SPLENDOR

by Elisabeth Elliot

The unforgettable true story of five men who braved Auca lances. This edition includes a follow-up chapter that will give readers a unique perspective.

Jesus Freaks, Volume 2: Stories of Revolutionaries Who Changed Their World - Fearing God, Not Man

Jesus Freaks, Volume 2: Stories of Revolutionaries Who Changed Their World - Fearing God, Not Man

Rarely has a book captured the attention of Christians of all ages as Jesus Freaks has with its stories of Christian martyrs. Jesus Freaks, Vol. II, features testimonies of revolutionaries who took a stand for Christ against the culture of their day, along with new stories of martyrs through the centuries. dc Talk again challenges readers to pray for the persecuted church around the world and openly stand... (more)

by DC Talk and the Voice of the Martyrs

This Gold Medallion-nominated book opens the eyes of a new generation to the persecution of Christians around the world. Created by dc Talk and The Voice of the Martyrs, Jesus Freaks is a companion volume to dc Talk’s album of the same name. It’s a wake-up call to prayer and to lives of unashamed faith, offering stories of martyrs past and present. The book was written especially for teenagers, with: -A... (more)

Death of a Guru

by Rabindranath R. Maharaj, Dave Hunt

Descended from a long line of Brahman priests, Maharaj with bestselling author Dave Hunt, traces his difficult search for meaning, and his struggle to choose between Hinduism and Christ.

The Day the Laughter StoppedDavid A. Yallop

The Day the Laughter Stopped

by David A. Yallop

Out of the Depths

by John Newton

The original and unvarnished account of one of Christianity's most dramatic conversions-the autobiography of John Newton, the author of "Amazing Grace." This is the ultimate full-length "hymn story". The enduring story of a slave-trader turned preacher is a powerful message, as spectacular and compelling today as when it was first written.

History and Memory After Auschwitz

by Dominick LaCapra

Imagining the Holocaust

by Daniel R. Schwarz

This text examines widely read Holocaust narratives which have shaped the way we understand and respond to the events of that time. The author begins with first person narratives Wiesel's "Night" and Levi's "Survival at Auschwitz", and then turns to searingly realistic fictions such as Borowski's "This Way to the Gas Chamber, Ladies and Gentlemen", before turning to the Kafkaesque parables of Appelfeld and the... (more)

Who Holds the Key to Your Heart

by Lysa TerKeurst

Enter into The Hiding Place to relive Corrie ten Boom's heart-pounding account as a leader in the Dutch Underground during World War II. In this latest release from Focus on the Family's Radio Theatre, you'll find tragedy, perseverance, and the reality of God's amazing love. With a cast of internationally acclaimed actors, cinema-quality sound effects, and full orchestration, you'll experience this classic,... (more)

Miracle in the MirrorMark Buntain

Miracle in the Mirror

by Mark Buntain

Writing and Rewriting the Holocaust: Narrative and the Consequences of Interpretation (Jewish Literature & Culture)

Writing and Rewriting the Holocaust: Narrative and the Consequences of Interpretation (Jewish Literature & Culture)

by James Edward Young

Presents a critical model for students of Holocaust literature and historiography.

Without Justification (Bradford Books)

by Jonathan Sutton

In the contentious debate among contemporary epistemologists and philosophers regarding justification, there is one consensus: justification is distinct from knowledge; there are justified beliefs that do not amount to knowledge, even if all instances of knowledge are instances of justified belief. In Without Justification, Jonathan Sutton forcefully opposes this claim. He proposes instead that justified belief... (more)

Costly Call, The, Book 2: The Untold Story (The Costly Call)

Costly Call, The, Book 2: The Untold Story (The Costly Call)

by Emir Fethi Caner, H. Edward Pruitt

This compelling sequel delivers more real-life snapshots of modern-day heroes—from Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and secularist backgrounds—who have sacrificed everything to follow the call to faith in Christ. (20070503)

WIll the Real Me, Please Stand Up!

by Narda Goodson

This is the true story of a Latin woman who greatly detested her Spanish heritage. The deep wounds and scars she carried as a child and into adulthood would not allow her to embrace herself nor her culture. In turn, she found herself in the safe haven of her husband's West Indian culture, where she thought she could plant her roots and forget about her past. As self-rejection proliferated, many facts of her... (more)

Dying Testimonies of the Saved and Unsaved

Dying Testimonies of the Saved and Unsaved

by S., B. Shaw

Led By Faith: Rising from the Ashes of the Rwandan Genocide

Led By Faith: Rising from the Ashes of the Rwandan Genocide

by Immacule?e Ilibagiza

For three months in the spring of 1994, the African nation of Rwanda descended into one of the most vicious and bloody genocides the world has ever seen. Immaculée Ilibagiza, a young university student, miraculously survived the savage killing spree that left most of her family, friends, and a million of her fellow citizens dead. Immaculée’s remarkable story of survival was documented in her first book, Left to... (more)

A walk with the CrossArthur Blessitt

A walk with the Cross

by Arthur Blessitt, John Oliver

Life Between Sundays

by Joseph W. Walker III

Lifes setbacks, writes Dr. Joseph Walker, are never accidental. They are always a piece of a larger landscape distinct metaphorical scenes in an epic masterpiece. To help you grasp this vital truth, Dr. Walker provides a first-person account of his own intimate experience with an unexpected setback, the death of his beloved wife, Diane. In his new book, Between Sundays, Dr. Walker wraps his extraordinary insights... (more)

Peace ChildDon Richardson

Peace Child

by Don Richardson

God Who Answers by FireMargaret Cleator

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