For thousands of years, religious messages have been used to either uphold the status quo or upend it. And while we are all very familiar with the kind of conservative Christianity that suppresses liberation and justifies oppression, progressive Christians are just as guilty of upholding unjust systems when we prioritize harmony and unity over justice. True justice requires us to choose sides. True justice requires action. When we look at Scripture, we see that the God of the Bible was never neutral. Again and again God chooses the side of the oppressed. Jesus said the Spirit of the Lord anointed him "to let the oppressed go free," and those of us who claim to follow Jesus today must commit to this radical mission of liberation. In The God Who Riots, popular YouTuber and public theologian Damon Garcia uses his frank, tell-it-like-it-is style to connect us with the Jesus who flipped tables in the temple and led an empire-destabilizing movement for liberation. The spirit of this God is embodied in today's protests, riots, and strikes. As we join this struggle for liberation, we are joining the God who riots alongside us, within us, and through us.

A detailed exploration of both Paul the Apostle and his world, providing an understanding of how the Christian faith originated in the first centuries Paul the Apostle is often acclaimed as “the true founder of Christianity,” but many Christians are unaware of Paul's teachings in their historical context. Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles explores both Paul and his world in the first century, investigating how he integrated his values, politics, and daily life through his teachings on the nature of God, how humans relate to God, and how to live God's commandments. With a multidisciplinary Religious Studies approach and methodology, Rebecca I. Denova sheds light on the origin and evolution of the creation of a Christian “systematic theology” that became the basis for the establishment of Orthodox Christianity, the Catholic Church, and the Protestant Reformation. Accessible chapters provide the background and history of Judaism, analyze the Pauline epistles, and explore Paul's background as a Jewish Pharisee who became a believer in Christ within the context of the cities of the Eastern Roman Empire. Throughout the text, Denova offers insights into how Paul's engagement with the ancient world can help us understand the ways today's Christians articulate their own systems of meaning. Helping readers fully understand the development of Paul's theology and its importance over the centuries, Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles: Offers analyses of the Pastoral Epistles, I and II Corinthians, I Thessalonians, the Apocryphal Acts of Paul, Romans, and other key texts Explores the ways Paul's letters established Christian hierarchy, set rules for Christian assemblies, and were used to both include and separate Christianity from Judaism Discusses the shared concepts between Judaism and Greco-Roman religion, philosophy, and culture Includes “Excurses” between chapters, detailed examinations and summaries of important topics and different perspectives Contains numerous pedagogical tools, including historical timelines, maps and illustrations, definitions of concepts and terminology, references to traditional studies and recent scholarship, excerpts of ancient literature, and schematics of archaeological sites Covering both the world of ancient Christianity and the scholarly methods used in analyses of Paul's letters, Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles is an excellent textbook for undergraduate students taking courses on the origins and history of Christianity, as well as general readers interested in Paul's life and letters.

A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE A SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE BESTSELLER In AD 70, when the Second Temple was destroyed, a handful of visionaries saved Judaism by reinventing it, taking what had been a national religion and turning it into an idea. Whenever a Jew studied—wherever he was—he would be in the holy city, and his faith preserved. But in our own time, Zionists have turned the book back into a temple, and unlike an idea, a temple can be destroyed. With exuberance, humor, and real scholarship, Rich Cohen's Israel is Real offers "a serious attempt by a gifted storyteller to enliven and elucidate Jewish religious, cultural, and political history . . . A powerful narrative" (Los Angeles Times).

Book Overview What does the future hold for Planet Earth? That is the critical question for these troubled times. Christians believe that the Bible holds the answer. Ultimately the Kingdom of God will come On Earth as it is in Heaven. That much is certain; however just how and when that will happen is often the subject of debate. In The Other Bible Code, the author shows that God has encrypted the destiny of the Church and the world into the history of His chosen people Israel. This Code brings break-through revelation, which will encourage the Church to rise up and fulfil its destiny in the Earth. The Church of Jesus Christ is the instrument through which God works to fulfil His purposes in the world. Events in Israels history will guide us on whom the ends of the ages have come. (1 Corinthians 10:11) The Code shows that we are living in very significant times and, though the future holds much upheaval, there is also great victory and glory ahead for the Church. Kirkus Reviews "Pym, a retired [lay] pastor, offers a new perspective on interpreting the Bible to determine what will happen during the end times and how Christians should focus their efforts now, in light of that ultimate destiny. Pyms prose is clear and she cites scripture regularly in order to support her interpretation.the topics Pym discusses are inherently controversial.many readers will be in for an argument. Others will find themselves renewed and inspired in their efforts to live out their faith in a meaningful way that will change the world. For readers fascinated by the end times or typology, this book will offer a somewhat unusual perspective." CALEB Reviews ". The Other Bible Code is a well researched and informative book which ties together the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures in fascinating and soundly Biblical ways.. [It] makes plain many hidden concepts in the Bible and brings them out the shadows and exposes them to the light." Crystal M. Lindsey "Sister Crystal Mary Lindsey" As you read this book, the eyes of your heart will be opened. To me it felt like a light had been turned on in my mind as I recognised the TRUTH in what she had written. I was amazed, why hadn't I seen this before? As I read this book I felt a stirring and an discernment of how important Israel's role is, to Christ's return. Read it and find out for yourself.

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A novel coronavirus outbreak was first documented in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019, and has since spread globally, resulting in the 2019 - 2020 coronavirus pandemic. This book answers and offer guidance to most of the Trade Finance questions and issues raised during the covid-19 crisis. In response to the many Trade Finance questions relating to the covid-19 crisis, Kim Sindberg started publishing a series of lcviews blog posts under the segment CoronAdvice. Between the blog posts, Kim Sindberg decided to collect them as well as some of the articles published in the LCM Newsletter and include them into this book. Of course, this book also contains previously unpublished material, just as there are 2 guest chapters written by A.T.M. Nesarul Hoque and Vinod Elambilan Padinhere. Although the chapters in this book focus on covid-19 issues, the information apply equally to other situations; whether or not there is an ongoing pandemic. As a result, this book provides an overview of the covid-19 crisis from a Trade Finance perspective.