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Michael Bird's commentary on Colossians and Philemon in the New Covenant Commentary Series pays close attention to the socio-historical context, the flow and dynamics of the text, their argumentative strategy, theological message, and the meaning of Colossians and Philemon for the contemporary church today. Bird situates Colossians in the context of Paul's Ephesian ministry and describes how Paul attempts to persuade a congregation in the Lycus Valley...
2) Awakening
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Simon who was Peter returned as it had begun to get dark, he had to work quickly, he and his men had only three hours before the dawn of the Sabbath. He hoped that the Nazarene hadn't suffered, he hoped the mixture of gall and the potion that was concocted had been enough to convince the Sanhedrin and the Romans of his death. He'd been forced to bribe the guard to break the legs of both of the men on the other two crosses to convince the centurion...
3) Bane
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In White Witch, Jax Pherson fled the darkest of covens to escape from her own father's evil. In that life-and-death battle, she gained staggering power. Power so intense, so dangerous, she fears the darkness that now dwells inside her like a living thing. If she can't control the power, she may become as evil as the witches she conquered.
For a brief moment, her courage was rewarded. She found everything she'd ever wanted. A normal life. An amazing...
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“The Thomas Covenant saga . . . will certainly find a place on the small list of true classics in its specialized field.”—The Washington Post Book World
After scant days in his “real” world, Thomas Covenant finds himself again summoned to the Land. There, forty bitter years have passed, while Lord Foul, immortal enemy of the Land, moves to fulfill his prophecy of doom.
The Council of Lords find...
After scant days in his “real” world, Thomas Covenant finds himself again summoned to the Land. There, forty bitter years have passed, while Lord Foul, immortal enemy of the Land, moves to fulfill his prophecy of doom.
The Council of Lords find...
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“Covenant is [Stephen R.] Donaldson's genius!”—The Village Voice
He called himself Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, because he dared not believe in this strange alternate world on which he suddenly found himself.
Yet the Land tempted him. He had been sick; now he seemed better than ever before. Through no fault of his own, he had been outcast, unclean, a pariah. Now he was regarded as a reincarnation of the Land's...
He called himself Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, because he dared not believe in this strange alternate world on which he suddenly found himself.
Yet the Land tempted him. He had been sick; now he seemed better than ever before. Through no fault of his own, he had been outcast, unclean, a pariah. Now he was regarded as a reincarnation of the Land's...
6) Magick
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The covens are coming for her. But is she a White Witch, or a Dark Witch? In a war for control of the witch world, the answer will save – or doom – everyone she loves. In White Witch, Jax gained friends she'd die for and a staggering power that threatens them all. In Bane, Jax did the unthinkable and killed a supernatural hunter to protect her friends. She found herself lost in darkness and prisoner to the Bane, a secret society of witches sworn...
7) The One Tree
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“The hottest fantasy writer since J.R.R. Tolkien!”—The Washington Post
Thomas Covenant, accompanied by Linden Avery, begins his search for the One Tree aboard the giantship Starfare's Gem. Armed with the knowledge given to him in Andelain by his trusted friend, the Forestal Hile Troy, Covenant was determined to succeed. He was the last hope for the salvation of the Land. Only he had the power to forge a new...
Thomas Covenant, accompanied by Linden Avery, begins his search for the One Tree aboard the giantship Starfare's Gem. Armed with the knowledge given to him in Andelain by his trusted friend, the Forestal Hile Troy, Covenant was determined to succeed. He was the last hope for the salvation of the Land. Only he had the power to forge a new...
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“A trilogy of remarkable scope and sophistication.”—Los Angeles Times
Twice before Thomas Covenant had been summoned to the strange otherworld where magic worked. Twice before he had been forced to join with the Lords of Revelstone in their war against Lord Foul, the ancient enemy of the Land.
Now he was back—to a Land ravaged by the armies of Lord Foul. The Lords were besieged and helpless. No place was...
Twice before Thomas Covenant had been summoned to the strange otherworld where magic worked. Twice before he had been forced to join with the Lords of Revelstone in their war against Lord Foul, the ancient enemy of the Land.
Now he was back—to a Land ravaged by the armies of Lord Foul. The Lords were besieged and helpless. No place was...
9) White Witch
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Witchcraft Is Her Family's Business.
No One Quits The Family And Lives To Tell About It.
"Jax" Pherson has power, enough power to know her future will end in service to the dark coven her father controls. Unless she can stay hidden in a small community in the mountains of North Carolina. She must find a way to live without magic and deny the darkness she feels welling up inside her--the same dark power that fuels the covens around the world.
All she...
10) The Wounded Land
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“Wounded Land is . . . a deeper, richer world than that presented in the previous volumes. . . . [Stephen R.] Donaldson is extending himself, creating a fuller, more mature world of imagination.”—Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Four thousand years have passed since Covenant first freed the Land from the devastating grip of Lord Foul and his minions. The monstrous force of Evil has regained its power, once...
Four thousand years have passed since Covenant first freed the Land from the devastating grip of Lord Foul and his minions. The monstrous force of Evil has regained its power, once...
11) 1 Timothy
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A thorough and insightful commentary on Paul's letter to his coworker Timothy, which the Apostle wrote before and during Nero's persecution. Spencer carefully examines each part of the letter and relates it to the overall flow of the argument and in light of the larger biblical, historical, social, and cultural contexts. How Paul's writing related to the ancient communities is highlighted in the light of original data gleaned from her explorations...
12) John
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In this commentary, Kanagaraj examines how John projects the church as God's new covenant community, which, is characterized by two virtues: love and obedience. Impossible to exhibit under the old covenant based on Moses' Law, these qualities became possible by the initiative grace and faithfulness of God revealed in Jesus and demonstrated by the power of the Spirit.
God's new community is an inclusive and progressive community because its witness...
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White Gold Wielder: the stunning conclusion to Stephen Donaldson's extraordinary fantasy saga
Thomas Covenant realized that despite their awful failure on the Isle of The One Tree, there was no alternative but to return to the Land and fight. Mhoram had warned him: “. . . In the end, you must return to the Land.”
After a long and arduous journey overland, the company reaches Revelstone. Following a fiery showdown...
Thomas Covenant realized that despite their awful failure on the Isle of The One Tree, there was no alternative but to return to the Land and fight. Mhoram had warned him: “. . . In the end, you must return to the Land.”
After a long and arduous journey overland, the company reaches Revelstone. Following a fiery showdown...
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A thorough and insightful commentary on Paul's letter to his coworker Timothy, which the apostle wrote before and during Nero's persecution. Spencer carefully examines each part of the letter and relates it to the overall flow of the argument and in light of the larger biblical, historical, social, and cultural contexts. How Paul's writing related to the ancient communities is highlighted in the light of original data gleaned from her explorations...
15) Darkness of Love
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Oronn Lapson would never have been born if it wasn't for the Dark Coven witches. His parents knew a day would come when there would need to be repayment, for several years he lived without knowing what he truly was... A Trueblood. They are the most sacred of witches/warlock in the Covens. But were killed over the years leaving a time where there were none in existence (Contains language, and pg13 related scenes)
16) Destiny of Kings
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The fast paced action and well written characters kept me reading well into the night.' FraeA boy's destiny hangs in the balance... The King is going slowly mad, bewitched by the dark magic and seductive powers of the Egyptian Princess. As war breaks out, his trusted General seeks to raise an army and will find a young shepherd boy, bound for greatness. General Martinez grows tired of the fighting and craves retirement until he meets the Priestess...
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From the bestselling author of Blue Bloods and Witches of East End comes a new novel that explores the battle between good and evil, in the city that never sleeps...VAMPIRES OF MANHATTAN: The New Blue Bloods Coven.
You'll devour Melissa de la Cruz's hot new adult novel, in which her Blue Bloods immortals have matured and are now exposed to new challenges, new loves, new threats, and a haute, hot hipster lifestyle.
It is ten years after the great...
18) Betrayals
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This is the second book in the Witch's Coven Novel series. Betrayals will captivate readers who love New Adult fiction filled with fantasy and magic. The Witch's Coven Novel series is a perfect match for fans who have read Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Legacy series.
Forced against her will to travel back in time to prevent a civil war in the Realms, the witch Sabrina's only hope of returning to her own time and reuniting with her daughter, Alessia,...
19) Jude and 2 Peter
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While there are many commentaries written today, most have been products of Euro-American scholars who have sought to address questions and concerns of the western church. The New Covenant Commentary Series (NCCS) has provided an opportunity for scholars from the non-majority communities in Biblical Studies to engage fully with NT writings without bracketing their diverse backgrounds in the interpretive process. Consequently, in Andrew Mbuvi's interpretation...
20) The Luminary
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A witch running from death. A warrior seeking redemption. Only one can win a battle that may very well cost them their hearts and strip them of their souls. When Meera Brennan learns she's a Luminary, one of the most powerful witches in existence, it rocks her already fragile world. The revelation explains the disturbing episodes that made her question her sanity, but does little to soothe the sting of discovering her life is now at risk. To save...
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