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In the African context, shrines are cultural signposts that help one understand and read the ethnic, territorial, and social lay of the land. The contributions gathered here by Allan Charles Dawson demonstrate how African shrines help to define ethnic boundaries, shape group identity, and symbolically articulate a society's connection with the land it occupies.

Limbaugh looks deep into the scriptures and discovers that Jesus Christ's very being reveals itself in a close reading of the sacred texts.

Modern pastors and their flocks have long considered N. T. Wright and his books a role model for being a thoughtful Christian in today's world. Now, Christians can rely on his wisdom to guide them through each day of their lives with this thoughtful book of short selections from his classic works. With reflections on themes such as faith, mission, character, and God's work in the world, these daily meditations will invigorate Christians in their search to live their faith authentically and biblically in today's world.

From the host of NPR affiliate's Forum with Michael Krasny comes a compendium of Jewish jokes that packs the punches with hilarious riff after riff and also offers a window into Jewish culture.

Shannon Bream examines the lives of biblical women to see how God's plans can turn our worlds upside down.

What you believe is powerful, and the most essential belief is what you believe about Jesus. Joyce Meyer presents forty reflections on the Bible's truths about Jesus, providing a path to a closer walk with him.

Scholar John Dominic Crossan explores the Christian culture wars--the debates over church and state--from a biblical perspective, exploring the earliest tensions evident in the New Testament, and offering a way forward for Christians today.

Elisabeth Elliot candidly shares with you her love story with Jim Elliot as evidence that she has been there. Through letters, diary entries, and memories, she shares the temptations, difficulties, victories, and sacrifices of two young people whose commitment to Christ took priority over their love for each other. These revealing personal glimpses, combined with relevant biblical teaching, will remind you that only by putting your human passion and desire through His fire can God purify your love.

Albert Tate shares nine letters that educate, enlighten, and reimagine discipleship in a way that flips the Christian church on its head.

No book in the Bible is so filled with joy as Philippians. It also contains a wealth of great themes. This commentary covers most of the major doctrines of the Christian faith and is at the same time extremely practical.