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In 1982, Sister Helen Prejean became the spiritual advisor to Patrick Sonnier, the convicted killer of two teenagers who was sentenced to die in the electric chair of Louisiana’s Angola State Prison. In the months before Sonnier’s death, the Roman Catholic nun came to know a man who was...

"À la Tara Westover's Educated, Scorah's pensive, ultimately liberating memoir chronicles her formative years as a Jehovah's Witness...and captures the bewilderment of belief and the bliss of self-discovery."--O, The Oprah Magazine, Named one of "The Best Books by Women of Summer 2019"...

Part 1 of Godless, "Rejecting God", tells the story of how I moved from devout preacher to atheist and beyond. Part 2, "Why I Am an Atheist", presents my philosophical reasons for unbelief. Part 3, "What's Wrong with Christianity", critiques the bible (its reliability as well as its morality) and the historical evidence for Jesus. Part 4, "Life Is Good!", comes back to my personal story, taking a case to the United States Supreme Court, dealing with personal trauma, and experiencing the excitement of Adventures in Atheism.

Am 8. Januar 1956 wurden die von indianischen Speeren durchbohrten Leichen von fünf Männern am Ufer des Rio Curaray im Amazonastiefland von Ecuador gefunden. Unter ihnen der 29-jährige Pioniermissionar Jim Elliot. In diesem anhand von Originaldokumenten recherchierten Hörspiel wird sein beeindruckendes Leben mitreißend erzählt, dass sich durch seine Zielstrebigkeit, Zweifel, Niederlagen und zahlreiche Glaubenserfahrungen vom Lebensweg vieler Zeitgenossen deutlich abhob. Ein kompromissloses Leben für Gott, das zahlreiche Anstöße für das eigene Glaubensleben gibt.

How does the Jesus of the New Testament compare to the Jesus we think we know so well? Join bestselling author Philip Yancey as he conducts an enlightening biblical and historical investigation into the real Jesus. From the manger in Bethlehem to the cross in Jerusalem, Philip Yancey presents a...

Chasing Slow models HGTV star Erin Loechner's journey to help you break out of the faster-better-stronger trap and make small changes to refresh your perspective, renew your priorities, and shift your focus to what matters most. You're here, but you want to be there. So you spend your life...

The renowned scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author widely considered to be the heir to C. S. Lewis contemplates the central event at the heart of the Christian faith—Jesus’ crucifixion—arguing that the Protestant Reformation did not go far enough in transforming our...

Pope Francis originally intended this exceptional book to appear only after his death, but the needs of our times and the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope have moved him to make this precious legacy available now. Hope is the first autobiography in history ever to be published by a Pope. Written over...

Raised in a militant atheist family, Sy Garte fell in love with the factual world of science. He became a respected research biochemist with an anti-theistic worldview to bolster his work—and he had no intention of seeking a God he didn't believe in. That is, until the very science he loved led him to question the validity of an atheistic worldview.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! “A story that begs to be told. . . engrossing.” —The Washington Post From the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi, a stirring account of one woman’s journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming one of the most admired religious...

At age 19, pilot Dale Black miraculously survived an airplane crash that killed the other two pilots on board. Hovering between life and death for three days, he had a breathtaking experience of heaven. Against all odds and with insurmountable injuries, Capt. Black recovered from his injuries and returned to fly airplanes as a professional pilot. For 40 years he kept the story to himself at the urging of his grandfather to "live" his experience rather than talk about it.

Franz von Assisi, Freund der Tiere und Gründer des Franziskanerordens: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten.

John Wesley was an 18th-century preacher, theologian, and cleric who helped found the Methodist movement with his brother, Charles. Arguably one of the most important Christian voices of his day, Wesley wrote in his journal on a daily basis, capturing his views, thoughts, feelings, and prayers on paper to share with the world. The journal contains 50 years' worth of this great man's reflections and experiences and is widely considered one of the great spiritual classics.

Fr. Serafino M. Lanzetta illuminates St. Joseph’s hidden life, drawing from Scripture and Tradition, to unveil his holiness and the splendor of his skill in guarding the heavenly treasures of Jesus and Mary. In these inspiring words, you will discover fresh and fascinating insights about St. Joseph and grow in devotion to him as never before.

In 1922, a young Austrian journalist named Leopold Weiss set out for the Middle East on assignment. He returned as Muhammad Asad—a Muslim, an Arabic speaker, and a confidant of Arabian kings. The Road to Makkah chronicles this extraordinary transformation.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ""A remarkable book. Weigel's biography is likely to remain the standard one-volume reference on John Paul II for many years to come."" — Pittsburg Post-Gazette ?“Fascinating. . . sheds light on the history of the twentieth century for everyone.” —New York...

'He appeared in Shirdi, he served the people and he conquered their hearts.' Sometime in the mid-nineteenth century, a sixteen-year-old boy arrived in Shirdi, a small village in Maharashtra. Greeted as 'Sai' by the local priest, Mhalsapati, he began to be addressed by that name therea­er, and...

Als erste Frau wurde die Schottin Mary Slessor (1848-1915) auf einer schottischen Banknote abgebildet. Das bemerkenswerte Leben der Pioniermissionarin an der Sklavenküste Westafrikas stand immer in Gefahr, von wilden Tieren, kriegerischen Stämmen und von Kannibalen angegriffen zu werden. Mary Slessor respektierte die Traditionen der einheimischen Stämme, kämpfte aber auch gegen barbarische Praktiken, wie Menschenopfer, an. Im Vertrauen auf Gottes Hilfe setzte sie sich für die Rechte der Frauen ein, förderte den Bau von Krankenhäusern und die Impfung gegen die tödlichen Pocken.

In his sixth God's Generals volume, Roberts Liardon chronicles some of the great martyrs for the faith - and some of the lesser-known ones. Their inspirational testimony, acts of courage, and even seasons of doubt both encourage and point awareness toward the persecuted church of the 21st century. The audiobook includes profiles on Apostle Paul and Stephen the Faithful (c. 100 AD), martyrs from the 18th, 19th, and 21st centuries, and so many more!

Rico en revelaciones, anécdotas y reflexiones iluminadoras, ESPERANZA es un libro de memorias emocionante, tremendamente humano y conmovedor, no exento de toques de auténtico sentido del humor. La autobiografía del papa Francisco es al mismo tiempo la «novela de una vida» y un testamento moral y espiritual destinado a conquistar a los lectores de todo el mundo y a convertirse en un legado de esperanza para las generaciones futuras.