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This beginner-friendly audiobook thoroughly explains all 66 chapters in detail. You will find that there is little to no room for misinterpretation or confusion. This audiobook guides you from the beginning (in Genesis) to the end (in Revelations).

Discover Christianity's own unique tradition for experiencing God directly through meditation with The Beginner's Guide to Contemplative Prayer. Author James Finley, who as a young monk lived and prayed with Thomas Merton for six years at the Abbey of Gethsemani, shares the fruit of this authentic approach to prayer and its role at the center of Christian life.

Bring peace and holy order to your home by reclaiming an ancient tradition: the family’s little oratory. With simple steps, create a visible sign of prayer in your house that connects family life with the life of the Church. Discover how sacred art, feasts, and devotions can draw everyone closer to God, make prayer feel natural for children, and transform even busy days into opportunities for grace—turning your home into a true little bit of heaven on earth.

The acclaimed Catholic writer and apologist Frank Sheed presents one of the most clear and outstanding explanations of the central doctrines of the Christian faith ever written. He starts with a compelling case of good reasons for anyone to study theology, and the wonderful rewards that accompany such a pursuit.

Peter Kreeft brings his unique insights to this most important area of our spiritual lives. He claims he himself is still a beginner in prayer, and this book is for all those, like him, who feel that they are not good at praying but desire to become much better at it. Thus, Kreeft offers simple, but profound advice and practical steps for developing a prayer life based on the time-tested wisdom of the saints and great spiritual writers, especially the principles found in Brother Lawrence's classic, The Practice of the Presence of God.

Discover the secrets of the Old and New Testament in this amazing book. This beginner guide includes a detailed description of the Bible and how to apply its teachings to your everyday life.

This seven-part series explains basic topics such as belief in God; the history and writing of the Bible; the person of Jesus; the nature of salvation, and more. All presented in an easy-to-understand approach suitable for those less familiar with the Bible or the Christian religion.

John's Gospel offers listeners a new language—of being born anew, of living water, of wind and spirit, of the "I am"—that enhances how we understand the divine, how we experience the world, and how we participate in the mystery of faith. With her characteristic wit and charm, Amy-Jill Levine introduces listeners to the world of the Gospel of John by unpacking the stories in their original context, along with examining how the text is read today.

Walk through the Bible's earliest source for the life of Jesus with scholar Amy-Jill Levine as she examines John the Baptizer, the Little Apocalypse, the Transfiguration, and several of Jesus's most notable stories and parables. The Good News of the gospel message comes alive in this book as listeners see Jesus as divine and human, powerful and weak, approachable yet mysterious. The book features an in-depth study of select passages and illuminates the Gospel in its historical context and as a source for the other gospels.

"Spirituality for Beginners: A Handbook for Who God Is and Who God Is Not" offers a fresh and accessible exploration of spirituality for those seeking deeper understanding beyond traditional religious frameworks. Through personal experiences and profound insights, author Beverly Holden takes listeners on a journey of spiritual awakening, breaking down long-held misconceptions about God, Jesus, life, and death. In this concise and easy-to-follow guide, you'll discover: Who God truly is—and who God is not. The deeper purpose of life and our connection to a higher power.

Whether you are a cradle Catholic learning the Holy Bible or a Protestant convert divesting yourself of your Protestantism, this book on the scriptures is for you. The only book of its kind from a traditional Catholic perspective, it cuts through the fluff and gets to the heart of the spiritual realities, which are fundamental to all discussion on the Holy Bible. It also tells the story of how the rejection of these spiritual realities has led directly to the current crisis in the Church.

The Bible for Beginners is a new podcast, presented by Second Presbyterian Church (Kansas City, Missouri), to help listeners develop an understanding of how to read and interpret the Bible.

This workbook will lead you through the mystical and enlightening stories of all 66 books making up the modern Bible. In this way, the scriptures are transformed from ancient writings to a living doctrine that breathes life into your nostrils. Study the theories and complete the activities in this audiobook so you can balance a scholarly understanding of the Bible with its practical application in your life.

Jesus provided his disciples teachings for how to follow Torah, God's word; he told them parables to help them discern questions of ethics and of human nature; he offered them beatitudes for comfort and encouragement. But sometimes Jesus spoke words that followers then and now have found difficult. In The Difficult Words of Jesus, Amy-Jill Levine shows how these difficult teachings would have sounded to the people who first heard them, how have they been understood over time, and how we might interpret them in the context of the Gospel of love and reconciliation.

Explore the miracles of Jesus in Signs and Wonders with Amy-Jill Levine, professor of New Testament studies and Bible study author. In Signs and Wonders: A Beginner's Guide to the Miracles of Jesus, Amy-Jill Levine explores selected miracles of Jesus in historical and theological context. For each miracle, she discusses not only how past witnesses would have understood the events, but also how today's listeners can draw meaning from Jesus's words and actions.

This series will examine the different types of psalms as well as the various literary devices used by the authors of this book.

Do you know the seven main chakras and how they can heal your life? I hope that this book will help you to live longer and discover the biggest mysteries of the universe. You will be amazed to see that there is a unique and intriguing connection between the human body, nature, and the universe, and I hope that this book will reveal some truths that can help you to live a healthier life.

This is a place for anyone—whether you’ve never opened a Bible before, grew up hearing its stories, or are simply curious about what it says. The Beginner’s Bible is for every age, every background, and every life story. Here, you’ll find a clear, approachable journey through the most important stories in Scripture. You don’t need to have the right words, the right background, or even know where to start. All you need is a willingness to take the first step. The days ahead are an invitation: to explore, to ask questions, to reflect, and to discover the timeless truths that have ...

In this series, Mike introduces the books of the Minor Prophets providing a summary of content, history, main features and information about each author as well as modern applications from each book.

Along the way, and with an entertaining teacher’s clarity, Mabry recounts the stories of many Christian mystics in a simple way and aptly relates them to modern times. He also enriches each chapter with questions and answers to simplify points, as well as experiential practices to help listeners embark upon the mystical journey themselves. In Growing into God, listeners will learn the discipline of growing the soul into God - shedding illusory identities, deepening prayer, seeing God in all things and acting as Christ in the world.