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One of the most influential works by the medieval scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam, the Enchiridion Militis Christiani (called in English The Manual of the Christian Knight or The Handbook of the Christian Soldier) was originally written in Latin in 1501. William Tyndale translated it into English in 1533, and it is this translation which is presented here. The aim of the book is especially to emphasize the difference between a true religion of the heart and an outward, formal religion of observances. Written in an age of formal righteousness, this book directs the conscience of the individual ...

"If a piece of wood became as aware of the nearness of God as an archangel is, the piece of wood would be as happy as an archangel." This is a collection of seven sermons of Meister Eckhart, the German medieval scholastic philosopher-theologian, which were translated by Claude Field and published with a Preface in approximately 1909. The publication was titled Heart and Life Booklets. No. 22, and published in London by H. R. Allenson, Ltd. / Racquet Court, 111 Fleet Street, E.C. - Summary by Eric W. Metzler

These simple stories of two of England’s greatest cathedrals were originally written for youth (1910) but adults will also enjoy them. St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, and Canterbury Cathedral in Kent County are central to the story of England, especially church history though not exclusively so. Here are stories of great spiritual leaders, saints, sinners, politicians, kings, soldiers, murders, pilgrimages, common folks, peoples’ spiritualities, spiritual life, civil life. - Summary by david wales

For centuries, the Ethiopian Bible has preserved ancient sacred texts that were lost to the Western world—writings filled with prophetic wisdom, spiritual depth, and apostolic instruction. This expanded English edition brings together a powerful selection of these rare scriptures, carefully curated and presented with original commentary.

Growing up Amish and leaving the fold, Emma Gingerich left her Amish community in Eagleville, Missouri, at the age of 18. Her memoir Runaway Amish Girl: The Great Escape captivates even the timid listener. Disagreeing with the beliefs of Amish traditions and upbringing, the pressure became too much for her to bear. Forced to make a personal decision, Emma found the courage to leave the only life she had ever known. She had no idea the emotional turmoil she'd inflict on her family and friends.  

For the first time in generations, the complete sacred canon of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the oldest and most complete Bible in Christian history, is available in English with reverence, accuracy, and unmatched depth.

Nine essential works by C. S. Lewis in one deluxe audio edition: Mere Christianity The Screwtape Letters The Great Divorce Miracles The Problem of Pain A Grief Observed The Abolition of Man The Weight of Glory George MacDonald...

Have you ever wondered why certain sacred books were removed from the Bible—and what they might reveal if restored? For thousands of years, spiritual truth has been guarded, debated, and hidden. This definitive collection brings together the most mysterious and transformative religious texts ever written into a single, authoritative volume. Bridge the traditions that were long kept separate.

This is a short and honest account of how God demonstrated his exceeding great mercy to his unworthy servant John Bunyan. This story specifically tells how Bunyan was converted. John Bunyan was a companion of sin and was troubled by sin. He fought temptation and sin in his own strength and lost, and in despair, he gave up hope of ever finding God’s mercy; but the Lord Jesus Christ at last delivered him from the guilt and terror that so often and so viciously troubled him.

Ever feel lost in translation? With the NET Full-notes Edition of the Holy Bible, you don’t need to be. Modern readers can find it challenging to connect with the ancient words and cultural contexts of the biblical writers. The NET offers a completely new solution: pairing a readable, everyday...

Have you ever wondered why certain books were removed from the Bible and what secrets they hold? The history of scripture is far more complex than standard editions suggest. This volume provides the missing puzzle pieces, bringing together the heavily guarded texts of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Nag Hammadi scriptures. Answer the questions that standard lessons often ignore: Who were the "Sons of God"? What really happened before the Great Flood? What did the apostles read that we don't?

Jeremy McCandless is on a mission to help people make the study of the Bible part of the rhythm of their daily lives. He does this by helping people to study God's Word by communicating it in a way that helps people connect with it in a relevant and meaningful way. One way he does this is by adapting some of the most famous classic Christian books for the modern listener. The goal is to enable a new generation to learn from the wisest and greatest Christian thinkers who have gone before us.

This anonymous fourteenth-century text is the glory of English mysticism, and one of the most practical and useful guides to finding union with God ever written. Carmen Acevedo Butcher’s new translation is the first to bring the text into a modern English idiom - while remaining strictly faithful to the meaning of the original Middle English. The Cloud of Unknowingconsists of a series of letters written by a monk to his student or disciple, instructing him (or her) in the way of Divine union.

In a classic work that has only become more and more relevant, Jonathan Edwards delivers a masterful summation of what it means to be a true Christian. Learn how to distinguish the words of the Holy Spirit from the whisperings of the flesh as Edwards dissects the tendencies of the false Christian and lays bare the characteristics of a true regeneration in Christ.

The Gnostic Gospels (Expanded Edition 2026) is a listener-friendly Modern English guide to the first Christians, the rise of “hidden gospels,” and the astonishing discovery of the Nag Hammadi manuscripts—pairing major non-canonical gospels with clear historical context and practical commentary.

Max McLean's passionate reading of the majestic King James Version (KJV) transforms the words of Scripture into a thrilling audio experience. Commuters, joggers, and anybody who loves God's Word will gain inspiration and encouragement from McLean's award-winning narration of this complete Bible...

C. S. Lewis offers a magisterial take on the literature and poetry of one of the most consequential periods in world history, providing deep insight into some of the greatest writers of the age, including Edmund Spenser, William Shakespeare, William Tyndale, John Knox, Dr. Johnson, Richard...

Brought to you by Penguin. Discover a story 400 years in the making - the definitive biography of the man who dominated England in the first half of the sixteenth century Born into the English Wars of the Roses, educated in the European Renaissance, enthralled by the Age of Exploration and...

Listening to the Bible will change the way you understand scripture. The stories and poems and instructions comes in through the ears and consume your whole being as God's word becomes part of a living experience. The Common English Bible is not simply a revision or update of an existing translation. It is a bold new translation designed to meet the needs of Christians as they work to build a strong and meaningful relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

The Tao Te Ching, a 6th century B.C. Chinese masterpiece, is one of the world's most revered sources of spiritual wisdom. This authoritative translation by Gia-fu Feng and Jane English captures the essence of Lao Tsu's language, bringing the Tao Te Ching's powerful message to a whole new generation of students.