The Complete Works of the First Fathers of the Church gathers a formative body of early Christian writing: pastoral epistles, martyrial exhortations, apologies, theological treatises, biblical interpretation, ecclesiastical histories, and visionary instruction. Spanning the generations from the apostolic age to late antiquity, it records Christianity's emergence within Jewish, Greek, and Roman intellectual worlds. Particularly compelling are its defenses of Christian belief before pagan cr...

Ante-Nicene Church Fathers gathers the formative writings of Christianity before the Council of Nicaea into a capacious nine-volume archive of doctrine, pastoral counsel, apology, biblical interpretation, martyrial witness, and ecclesial debate. Its range extends from terse epistles and visionary allegory to philosophical dialogue and sustained theological treatise. Standout texts include early defenses of Christian belief, reflections on apostolic succession, and imaginative accounts of r...

[a.d. 100.] The writer of this Epistle is supposed to have been an Alexandrian Jew of the times of Trajan and Hadrian. He was a layman; but possibly he bore the name of “Barnabas,” and so has been confounded with his holy and apostolic name-sire. It is more probable that the Epistle, being anonymous, was attributed to St. Barnabas, by those who supposed that apostle to be the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews, and who discovered similarities in the plan and purpose of the two works. It ...

The pirates of Somalia have given new relevance to old accounts of being captured by pirates. In 1821, Captain Barnabas Lincoln of Hingham Massachusetts was captured by pirates in the Caribbean, left with his men on a desert island and lived to tell the tale. Part "Treasure Island", part "Robinson Crusoe", his story combines adventure and history in a true-life tale that rivals the liveliest fiction.

"Serenade the Fire: American Sonnets for the Apocalypse" by Barnabas Smith is a captivating collection of sonnets that capture the spirit of our tumultuous times. Written in the tradition of American sonnets developed by Wanda Coleman, Smith's poems explore themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a world that seems to be falling apart.With searing imagery and masterful language, "Serenade the Fire" offers a deeply personal and thought-provoking reflection on the state o...

I was born in Barnſtable, in New-England, October 2, 1757, of credible Parents, whom I ſerved as an obedient Son, I hope, until the commencement of the late war called me from my home, and led me to exchange the occupation of a Huſbandman, to which I was bred for the more dangerous employment of a Soldier. In this capacity I served my Country 3 campaigns, and know not that my behaviour was censured by my officers. After having returned for a time to the Farming-Buſineſs, I concluded to try...

This book holds up a distorted mirror to the digital world, exposing the social, human, ethical, and power-related shadows of technological progress — confronting truths many would rather ignore. Technology is not merely a tool; it is a power structure that steadily weaves itself into every aspect of our lives.While the digital world promises convenience, it quietly dismantles privacy, manipulates thought, and reshapes social reality through algorithms. With unflinching clarity, the...

More than half of the world's population embraces the Abrahamic faith. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. Therefore, it is more likely than not; that our neighbors are Muslims. It is a preordained duty for the world to have a more profound understanding and in-depth understanding of the Islamic faith so that men in this world with their diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and nationalistic backgrounds can live more harmoniously and peacefully with one another. It is convent...

From the creators of the popular Happy Rant podcast comes this collection of thought-provoking and often humorous discussions of Christian culture to help you gain valuable insight and clarity into the issues that frequently divide the church.Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin and Barnabas Piper, hosts of the Happy Rant podcast, take their signature faith-based back-and-forth from the recording booth to the book page as they explore pastor trends, personality tests, politica...

The "Epistle of Barnabas" is a significant early Christian text attributed to Barnabas, a companion of the Apostle Paul. Written in a letter format, this work combines allegorical interpretation with theological discussions to address the relationship between Judaism and Christianity. Through its exploration of scriptural exegesis and ethical instruction, the Epistle articulates a vision of Christian identity that is distinct from its Jewish roots. The text is characterized by a unique lit...

The "Epistle of Barnabas" is a significant early Christian text that explores the theological tensions between Judaism and emerging Christian beliefs. Written in a time when the nascent Christian community was defining its identity, this work employs an epistolary format that incorporates allegorical interpretations of the Hebrew Scriptures. The author intertwines ethical exhortations with a complex understanding of the law, presenting a distinct vision of Christian salvation that emphasiz...

What are the odds of a city boy meeting an island girl thousands of miles away for marriage? This isn't your typical boy-meets-girl story. Rather, it's more of a boy-meets-God and girl-meets-God story . . . and the two opposites end up meeting and marrying through God. Written from the perspectives of both the boy and girl, Our Best Life before the Best Life captures the real story of Barnabas and Allie Kwok--married at the ages of twenty-two and twenty respectively--and through the unlike...