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Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus
by Ann Spangler • 2009
Recovering Jesus' Jewish world unlocks the Gospels; nothing reads the same after.
4.43
3k+
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus Summary
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus 88%
Recovering Jesus' Jewish world unlocks the Gospels; nothing reads the same after.
by Ann Spangler 2009
4.43
3k+ ratings
Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus
by Lois Tverberg • 2018
Ancient Jewish writers, modern Western readers: the mismatch that hides the Bible's meaning.
4.45
1k+
Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus Summary
Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus 87%
Ancient Jewish writers, modern Western readers: the mismatch that hides the Bible's meaning.
by Lois Tverberg 2018
4.45
1k+ ratings
The Shadow of a Great Rock
by Harold Bloom • 2011
The King James Bible as literature: irony, personality, a god more character than creator.
3.48
185
The Shadow of a Great Rock Summary
The Shadow of a Great Rock 87%
The King James Bible as literature: irony, personality, a god more character than creator.
by Harold Bloom 2011
3.48
185 ratings
Holy Bible
by Anonymous • 2001
At the foot of a holy mountain, a nation learned what it means to belong to a holy God.
4.60
53k+
Holy Bible Summary
Holy Bible 87%
At the foot of a holy mountain, a nation learned what it means to belong to a holy God.
by Anonymous 2001
4.60
53k+ ratings
Reading Genesis
by Marilynne Robinson • 2024
Genesis is not history. It is a sustained argument for God's goodness, centuries in the making.
4.01
2k+
Reading Genesis Summary
Reading Genesis 87%
Genesis is not history. It is a sustained argument for God's goodness, centuries in the making.
by Marilynne Robinson 2024
4.01
2k+ ratings
Word Hero
by Jay Heinrichs • 2011
How to write lines that people repeat, share, and remember: the forgotten art of rhetorical figures.
3.73
280
Word Hero Summary
Word Hero 87%
How to write lines that people repeat, share, and remember: the forgotten art of rhetorical figures.
by Jay Heinrichs 2011
3.73
280 ratings
Better
by Jen Wilkin • 2019
Learn to study Hebrews for yourself and see why Christ surpasses every prophet, priest, and promise.
4.63
1k+
Better Summary
Better 87%
Learn to study Hebrews for yourself and see why Christ surpasses every prophet, priest, and promise.
by Jen Wilkin 2019
4.63
1k+ ratings
Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric
by Ward Farnsworth • 2010
Why great prose works: the ancient rhetorical devices that power it, catalogued and made visible.
4.16
488
Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric Summary
Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric 87%
Why great prose works: the ancient rhetorical devices that power it, catalogued and made visible.
by Ward Farnsworth 2010
4.16
488 ratings
How to Read the Bible
by James L. Kugel • 2007
Ancient readers saw one Bible. Scholars see rival sources, parallel laws, and an evolving God.
4.33
1k+
How to Read the Bible Summary
How to Read the Bible 87%
Ancient readers saw one Bible. Scholars see rival sources, parallel laws, and an evolving God.
by James L. Kugel 2007
4.33
1k+ ratings
The Prophets
by Abraham Joshua Heschel • 1962
The prophets saw injustice as a wound in God himself, not just a human failure.
4.40
1k+
The Prophets Summary
The Prophets 87%
The prophets saw injustice as a wound in God himself, not just a human failure.
by Abraham Joshua Heschel 1962
4.40
1k+ ratings
Words Like Loaded Pistols
by Sam Leith • 2011
Rhetoric built and toppled civilizations, and its ancient rules still run every ad you see.
3.75
2k+
Words Like Loaded Pistols Summary
Words Like Loaded Pistols 87%
Rhetoric built and toppled civilizations, and its ancient rules still run every ad you see.
by Sam Leith 2011
3.75
2k+ ratings
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes
by Kenneth E. Bailey • 2011
1 Corinthians is not a jumbled letter. Ancient Hebrew rhetoric reveals it as five balanced essays.
4.36
393
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes Summary
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes 87%
1 Corinthians is not a jumbled letter. Ancient Hebrew rhetoric reveals it as five balanced essays.
by Kenneth E. Bailey 2011
4.36
393 ratings
Good Book
by David Plotz • 2009
The Bible is stranger and more disturbing than you know. A skeptic read the whole thing.
3.82
2k+
Good Book Summary
Good Book 87%
The Bible is stranger and more disturbing than you know. A skeptic read the whole thing.
by David Plotz 2009
3.82
2k+ ratings
Against the Gods
by John D. Currid • 2013
Ancient pagan myths reappear throughout the Old Testament, rewritten to attack the gods behind them.
4.08
420
Against the Gods Summary
Against the Gods 87%
Ancient pagan myths reappear throughout the Old Testament, rewritten to attack the gods behind them.
by John D. Currid 2013
4.08
420 ratings
Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student
by Edward P.J. Corbett • 1965
Five steps, three appeals, one ancient toolkit that still wins arguments and moves audiences.
4.18
430
Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student Summary
Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student 86%
Five steps, three appeals, one ancient toolkit that still wins arguments and moves audiences.
by Edward P.J. Corbett 1965
4.18
430 ratings
The Rhetoric & The Poetics of Aristotle
by Aristotle
Persuasion is a system, not a gift: the rules for character, emotion, and logical proof.
4.00
2k+
The Rhetoric & The Poetics of Aristotle Summary
The Rhetoric & The Poetics of Aristotle 86%
Persuasion is a system, not a gift: the rules for character, emotion, and logical proof.
by Aristotle
4.00
2k+ ratings
The Elements of Rhetoric -- How to Write and Speak Clearly and Persuasively
by Ryan N.S. Topping • 2016
Persuasion is a craft, not a gift: grammar, logic, and virtue beat charisma every time.
3.93
264
The Elements of Rhetoric -- How to Write and Speak Clearly and Persuasively Summary
The Elements of Rhetoric -- How to Write and Speak Clearly and Persuasively 86%
Persuasion is a craft, not a gift: grammar, logic, and virtue beat charisma every time.
by Ryan N.S. Topping 2016
3.93
264 ratings
Learn The Bible In 24 Hours
by Chuck Missler • 2000
The Bible's most audacious claim: prophecy proves its message comes from outside our space-time.
4.46
812
Learn The Bible In 24 Hours Summary
Learn The Bible In 24 Hours 86%
The Bible's most audacious claim: prophecy proves its message comes from outside our space-time.
by Chuck Missler 2000
4.46
812 ratings
The Art of Rhetoric
by Aristotle
Persuasion isn't one thing. It's three, and mixing them up loses the audience every time.
3.87
7k+
The Art of Rhetoric Summary
The Art of Rhetoric 86%
Persuasion isn't one thing. It's three, and mixing them up loses the audience every time.
by Aristotle
3.87
7k+ ratings
Breaking the Jewish Code
by Perry Stone • 2009
Twelve ancient Jewish practices that unlock health, wealth, and family blessing for believers today.
4.05
437
Breaking the Jewish Code Summary
Breaking the Jewish Code 86%
Twelve ancient Jewish practices that unlock health, wealth, and family blessing for believers today.
by Perry Stone 2009
4.05
437 ratings
Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament
by John H. Walton • 2006
The Old Testament's world was nothing like ours. Its hardest verses only make sense inside it.
4.25
809
Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament Summary
Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament 86%
The Old Testament's world was nothing like ours. Its hardest verses only make sense inside it.
by John H. Walton 2006
4.25
809 ratings
Proverbs
by Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. • 2012
Ancient proverbs, practical results: a guide to competence in speech, money, work, and anger.
4.47
285
Proverbs Summary
Proverbs 86%
Ancient proverbs, practical results: a guide to competence in speech, money, work, and anger.
by Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. 2012
4.47
285 ratings
The Apocrypha
by Anonymous • 1938
Wisdom, resistance, and apocalyptic vision: the contested books between the Testaments.
3.84
378
The Apocrypha Summary
The Apocrypha 86%
Wisdom, resistance, and apocalyptic vision: the contested books between the Testaments.
by Anonymous 1938
3.84
378 ratings
Preaching Christ from the Old Testament
by Sidney Greidanus • 1999
A ten-step method that finds Christ in any Old Testament passage, without twisting the text.
4.19
359
Preaching Christ from the Old Testament Summary
Preaching Christ from the Old Testament 86%
A ten-step method that finds Christ in any Old Testament passage, without twisting the text.
by Sidney Greidanus 1999
4.19
359 ratings
The Book of Mysteries
by Jonathan Cahn • 2016
A year in the desert: one Hebrew mystery a day, from a jar to the infinite.
4.50
2k+
The Book of Mysteries Summary
The Book of Mysteries 86%
A year in the desert: one Hebrew mystery a day, from a jar to the infinite.
by Jonathan Cahn 2016
4.50
2k+ ratings
Exodus Old and New
by L. Michael Morales • 2020
Exile. Lamb. Sea crossing. Resurrection. The one pattern that runs from Eden to the new creation.
4.65
459
Exodus Old and New Summary
Exodus Old and New 86%
Exile. Lamb. Sea crossing. Resurrection. The one pattern that runs from Eden to the new creation.
by L. Michael Morales 2020
4.65
459 ratings
Short Stories by Jesus
by Amy-Jill Levine • 2014
Jesus told parables to disrupt, not soothe. A Jewish scholar recovers the shock they once delivered.
4.01
2k+
Short Stories by Jesus Summary
Short Stories by Jesus 86%
Jesus told parables to disrupt, not soothe. A Jewish scholar recovers the shock they once delivered.
by Amy-Jill Levine 2014
4.01
2k+ ratings
The Pentateuch as Narrative
by John H. Sailhamer • 1995
Every law and ritual in the Pentateuch is narrative. Miss Genesis, and the whole story falls apart.
4.46
407
The Pentateuch as Narrative Summary
The Pentateuch as Narrative 86%
Every law and ritual in the Pentateuch is narrative. Miss Genesis, and the whole story falls apart.
by John H. Sailhamer 1995
4.46
407 ratings
Open and Unafraid
by W. David O. Taylor • 2020
Pray without hiding: the Psalms teach you to voice anger, grief, and joy with unsparing honesty.
4.26
607
Open and Unafraid Summary
Open and Unafraid 86%
Pray without hiding: the Psalms teach you to voice anger, grief, and joy with unsparing honesty.
by W. David O. Taylor 2020
4.26
607 ratings
How to Prepare Bible Messages
by James Braga • 1969
The single-sentence method for building sermons that hold together from opening to final appeal.
3.95
103
How to Prepare Bible Messages Summary
How to Prepare Bible Messages 86%
The single-sentence method for building sermons that hold together from opening to final appeal.
by James Braga 1969
3.95
103 ratings
The Use of the Septuagint in New Testament Research
by R. Timothy McLay • 2003
The Bible the apostles read was Greek, not Hebrew. Recovering it changes everything.
4.04
27
The Use of the Septuagint in New Testament Research Summary
The Use of the Septuagint in New Testament Research 86%
The Bible the apostles read was Greek, not Hebrew. Recovering it changes everything.
by R. Timothy McLay 2003
4.04
27 ratings
Words That Hurt, Words That Heal
by Joseph Telushkin • 1996
Break the cycle of gossip, anger, and shaming with ancient wisdom on the power of speech.
4.36
568
Words That Hurt, Words That Heal Summary
Words That Hurt, Words That Heal 86%
Break the cycle of gossip, anger, and shaming with ancient wisdom on the power of speech.
by Joseph Telushkin 1996
4.36
568 ratings
How We Got the Bible
by Neil R. Lightfoot • 1962
5,300 manuscripts, two millennia: how the Bible reached you, and why it still holds up.
4.05
911
How We Got the Bible Summary
How We Got the Bible 86%
5,300 manuscripts, two millennia: how the Bible reached you, and why it still holds up.
by Neil R. Lightfoot 1962
4.05
911 ratings
Holy Bible
by Anonymous • 1985
Pleasure is hollow, wisdom stalls, and death erases the score. One path outlasts them all.
4.63
98k+
Holy Bible Summary
Holy Bible 86%
Pleasure is hollow, wisdom stalls, and death erases the score. One path outlasts them all.
by Anonymous 1985
4.63
98k+ ratings
The Elements of Eloquence
by Mark Forsyth • 2013
Shakespeare didn't wait for inspiration. He studied the tricks that make phrases stick.
4.35
7k+
The Elements of Eloquence Summary
The Elements of Eloquence 86%
Shakespeare didn't wait for inspiration. He studied the tricks that make phrases stick.
by Mark Forsyth 2013
4.35
7k+ ratings
Brief Insights on Mastering the Bible
by Michael S. Heiser • 2018
Eighty one-minute insights that teach you to read the Bible through ancient eyes, not modern ones.
4.54
114
Brief Insights on Mastering the Bible Summary
Brief Insights on Mastering the Bible 86%
Eighty one-minute insights that teach you to read the Bible through ancient eyes, not modern ones.
by Michael S. Heiser 2018
4.54
114 ratings
The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself
by Robin Reames • 2024
Facts crumble when denied. Metaphors run our politics. Ancient rhetoric knew both, and we forgot.
3.93
244
The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself Summary
The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself 86%
Facts crumble when denied. Metaphors run our politics. Ancient rhetoric knew both, and we forgot.
by Robin Reames 2024
3.93
244 ratings
Preaching as Reminding
by Jeffrey D. Arthurs • 2007
Preaching is not invention. It is reminding: waking a forgetful people to what they already know.
3.96
277
Preaching as Reminding Summary
Preaching as Reminding 86%
Preaching is not invention. It is reminding: waking a forgetful people to what they already know.
by Jeffrey D. Arthurs 2007
3.96
277 ratings
Win Every Argument
by Mehdi Hasan • 2023
A veteran interviewer's playbook for winning arguments, from the dinner table to live television.
4.06
4k+
Win Every Argument Summary
Win Every Argument 86%
A veteran interviewer's playbook for winning arguments, from the dinner table to live television.
by Mehdi Hasan 2023
4.06
4k+ ratings
Job
by Christopher Ash • 2014
The oldest bet in Scripture: does anyone love God for nothing? Job's answer rewrites everything.
4.65
286
Job Summary
Job 86%
The oldest bet in Scripture: does anyone love God for nothing? Job's answer rewrites everything.
by Christopher Ash 2014
4.65
286 ratings
The Art of Always Being Right
by A.C. Grayling • 2012
Thirty-eight ways to win any argument, none of which require you to be right.
3.44
205
The Art of Always Being Right Summary
The Art of Always Being Right 86%
Thirty-eight ways to win any argument, none of which require you to be right.
by A.C. Grayling 2012
3.44
205 ratings
In Search of Wisdom
by Joyce Meyer • 2021
You've read Proverbs. Now close the gap between admiring the wisdom and actually living it.
4.40
588
In Search of Wisdom Summary
In Search of Wisdom 86%
You've read Proverbs. Now close the gap between admiring the wisdom and actually living it.
by Joyce Meyer 2021
4.40
588 ratings
When God Spoke Greek
by Timothy Michael Law • 2013
The early church's Old Testament was Greek, with different stories, prophecies, and a different God.
3.92
277
When God Spoke Greek Summary
When God Spoke Greek 86%
The early church's Old Testament was Greek, with different stories, prophecies, and a different God.
by Timothy Michael Law 2013
3.92
277 ratings
How to Win an Argument
by Marcus Tullius Cicero • 2016
Cicero's persuasion system: the lost art of drilling memory, logic, and delivery into instinct.
3.66
943
How to Win an Argument Summary
How to Win an Argument 86%
Cicero's persuasion system: the lost art of drilling memory, logic, and delivery into instinct.
by Marcus Tullius Cicero 2016
3.66
943 ratings
The Essential Talmud
by Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz • 1976
The Jewish text that matters most isn't the Bible: it's a centuries-long argument still unfinished.
4.02
742
The Essential Talmud Summary
The Essential Talmud 86%
The Jewish text that matters most isn't the Bible: it's a centuries-long argument still unfinished.
by Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz 1976
4.02
742 ratings
The Necessity of Exile
by Shaul Magid • 2023
When sovereignty fails, exile becomes the ethical engine. A case for moving beyond Zionism.
4.20
246
The Necessity of Exile Summary
The Necessity of Exile 86%
When sovereignty fails, exile becomes the ethical engine. A case for moving beyond Zionism.
by Shaul Magid 2023
4.20
246 ratings
Don't Know Much About the Bible
by Kenneth C. Davis • 1998
Your Sunday school skipped the messy parts: the Bible as a human, centuries-long collaboration.
3.87
1k+
Don't Know Much About the Bible Summary
Don't Know Much About the Bible 86%
Your Sunday school skipped the messy parts: the Bible as a human, centuries-long collaboration.
by Kenneth C. Davis 1998
3.87
1k+ ratings
Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics
by Walter C. Kaiser Jr. • 1994
The interpretive principles for recovering an ancient author's meaning and carrying it into today.
3.82
369
Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics Summary
Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics 86%
The interpretive principles for recovering an ancient author's meaning and carrying it into today.
by Walter C. Kaiser Jr. 1994
3.82
369 ratings
Demons
by Michael S. Heiser • 2020
The Bible's demons come from dead giants, not fallen angels. Translation erased the real story.
4.34
872
Demons Summary
Demons 86%
The Bible's demons come from dead giants, not fallen angels. Translation erased the real story.
by Michael S. Heiser 2020
4.34
872 ratings
Character Theology
by Tom Steffen • 2024
The Bible reveals God through its characters. Reading it without them misses the point.
4.67
3
Character Theology Summary
Character Theology 86%
The Bible reveals God through its characters. Reading it without them misses the point.
by Tom Steffen 2024
4.67
3 ratings
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