A biblical and theological guide to Jacopo Tintoretto's paintings at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco

A biblical and theological guide to Jacopo Tintoretto's paintings at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco

"A first-ever English translation and detailed analysis of [an] . . . eighth-century text uncovers a far more substantial version of the wise men story." — USA TodayTheologian Brent Landau presents the ancient account of Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar, the three "wise men" who journeyed to Bethlehem to greet the birth of Jesus. The Revelation of the Magi offers the first-ever English translation of an ancient Syriac manuscript written in the secon...

For such a small book, Grace for the Moment® has had a major impact on countless lives. With more than 2,500,000 copies sold, this devotional continues to touch lives as it emphasizes the help and hope of God in everyday moments. Each daily reading features devotional writings from Max Lucado's numerous bestsellers as well as a Scripture verse selected especially for that day's reading. This new classic is available in hardcover, and is now available in this handsome duotone leath...

Bring your heart closer to Jesus through Mary. - A beautiful little guide to lead you to the heart of the mysteries of the Holy Rosary - Profound meditations on the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries - Reflections by Pope Benedict XVI - Radiant reproductions of sacred art masterpieces to enhance your meditation of the mysteries - Stimulating essays, prayers, poetry, and more

Explore the rich lore of every angel from Abaddon to Zutu’el with this detailed reference that covers all facets of angel arcana, including history, religious interpretations, subcategories, modern adaptations, and much more!Angels have appeared in nearly every religion across the globe. But who—or what—are they? In Angels A to Z, Matthew Bunson, author of The Pope Encyclopedia, presents an abundance of angelic arcana and details the roles that an...

The Shroud Of Turin is the most famous and mysterious Christian relic in our history. Many experts have examined and tested the Shroud to determine if it is the Shroud that wrapped around Christ's body at his burial or just a fake. To this day, not a single expert has proven that the Shroud is a fake or that it is real. They provide only personal theories and flawed carbon dating tests.The author, Richard Jackson, has discovered an ancient Bible Code that was used to create the Shr...

For over 1,500 years, believers from all Christian traditions have looked to St. Benedict, the patriarch of Western monasticism, for spiritual wisdom. And rightly so: his rule has shown how one may experience a simple, holy, and common sense life, despite the increasingly busy pace of our daily existence.

An inspiring collection of stories, legends, poems, and prayers about angels, featuring colorfully illustrated chromolithographs.Angels—those powerful, radiant, and winged heavenly hosts—descend to Earth to deliver important news, perch on our shoulders to murmur advice, stand vigil while we sleep, and guide us when we've lost our way.The wonders of these enigmatic celestial beings are revealed in The Little Book of Angels. Beautifully illustrated wi...

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina—probably best known as Padre Pio—knew with complete certainty that at all times his place was beside Jesus, whether it be Jesus the suffering servant or Jesus the innocent babe. Providing some pre-Advent counsel, he wrote, "[O]ne thing only is necessary, to be close to Jesus." This was his lifelong quest, and his premier advice to all of his spiritual children.

God, where are you?' This is the fundamental question humankind has been asking since Creation. Of course, it is the Lord within us who really poses this question, and if we are serious about searching for an answer, we will discover that he is already looking for us. As our God is the God of those who preceded us, the God of our fathers, we cannot get to know him without taking into account the words he spoke to those who have gone before. The story of God is above all a story of his rela...

Getting the most out of Bible reading time just got easier. This handy guide is small in size but big on information. Author Terry Glaspey addresses the top questions people have about the Bible, presents a 90–day reading plan, and eases the intimidation factor as he sharesverses for comfort, peace, and grace7 ways Scripture helps us know Goda 5–minute synopsis of the entire Bible8 tools to get the most out of each reading66 one–page su...