For over 50 years students, professors, clergy, and general readers have relied on The New Oxford Annotated Bible as an unparalleled authority in Study Bibles. This fifth edition of the Annotated remains the best way to study and understand the Bible at home or in the classroom. This thoroughly revised and substantially updated edition contains the best scholarship informed by recent discoveries and anchored in the solid Study Bible tradition. · Introductions and extensive annotations for each book by acknowledged experts in the field provide context and guidance. · Introductory essays on major groups of biblical writings - Pentateuch, Prophets, Gospels, and other sections - give readers an overview that guides more intensive study. · General essays on history, translation matters, different canons in use today, and issues of daily life in biblical times inform the reader of important aspects of biblical study. · Maps and diagrams within the text contextualize where events took place and how to understand them. · Color maps give readers the geographical orientation they need for understanding historical accounts throughout the Bible. · Timelines, parallel texts, weights and measures, calendars, and other helpful tables help navigate the biblical world. · An extensive glossary of technical terms demystifies the language of biblical scholarship. · An index to the study materials eases the way to the quick location of information. The New Oxford Annotated Bible, with seventeen new essays and introductions and others--as well as annotations--fully revised, offers the reader flexibility for any learning style. Beginning with a specific passage or a significant concept, finding information for meditation, sermon preparation, or academic study is straightforward and intuitive. A volume that users will want to keep for continued reference, The New Oxford Annotated Bible continues the Oxford University Press tradition of providing excellence in scholarship for the general reader. Generations of users attest to its status as the best one-volume Bible reference tool for any home, library, or classroom.

From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.

The 'HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection: 550+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Macabre Stories' anthology stands as a monumental assembly of the spectral, the eerie, and the supernatural, curated from the pens of some of literatures most celebrated authors. This collection spans a vast spectrum of literary styles, from the Gothic romance of Ann Radcliffe to the psychological horrors of H. P. Lovecraft, and from the pioneering detective stories of Arthur Conan Doyle to the ghostly narratives of M. R. James. It serves not only as a testament to the enduring allure of the macabre in literature but also as a comprehensive survey of the evolution of horror and supernatural fiction through the ages, presenting a unique diversity in storytelling that captures every shade of the genres vast spectrum. The inclusion of seminal works alongside lesser-known gems affords readers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the depths and breadths of horror literature, tracing its development and its various thematic and stylistic shifts over time. The contributors to this anthology are as varied in their backgrounds as they are in their writing styles, collectively encompassing a rich tapestry of cultural and historical contexts. Authors like Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne bring with them the weight of the American Gothic tradition, while the Brontë sisters and Charles Dickens offer perspectives born from the heart of Victorian Englands fascination with the supernatural and the macabre. This eclectic mix of authors, hailing from different corners of the world and writing in distinct periods, converges to form a multifaceted exploration of horror and supernatural literature. Their collective works not only align with but also have significantly contributed to, various literary movements, enriching the anthology with a depth of insight into the cultural and psychological underpinnings of fear and the supernatural across ages and geographies. 'Readers keen on navigating the shadowy corridors of the human psyche, through tales of ghostly hauntings, eldritch horrors, and unearthly mysteries, will find 'HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection' an invaluable compendium. The anthology offers not just a journey through the evolution of horror and supernatural literature but also an education in the diversity of human storytelling across different epochs. Engaging with this collection promises a rare dialogue between the myriad voices and styles that have shaped horror literature, making it an essential read for both connoisseurs of the genre and newcomers alike, whose curiosity dares them to delve into the darkness that lurks within these pages.

Charles Spurgeon has been called the “Prince of Preachers.” He preached to over 10 million people in his lifetime, and his written sermons have impacted millions more. The Spurgeon Study Bible features thousands of excerpts from Spurgeon’s sermons, chosen and edited by Alistair Begg in order to bring the richness of the Prince of Preachers’ insights into your daily study of God’s Word.