Much of the contemporary discussion of the Jesus tradition has focused on aspects of oral performance, storytelling, and social memory, on the premise that the practice of communal reading of written texts was a phenomenon documented no earlier than the second century CE. Brian J. Wright overturns that premise by examining evidence that demonstrates communal reading events in the first century. Wright disproves the simplistic notion that only a small segment of society in certain urban areas could have been involved in such communal reading events during the first century; rather, communal reading permeated a complex, multifaceted cultural field in which early Christians, Philo, and many others participated. His study thus pushes the academic conversation back by at least a century and raises important new questions regarding the formation of the Jesus tradition, the contours of book culture in early Christianity, and factors shaping the transmission of the text of the New Testament. These fresh insights have the potential to inform historical reconstructions of the nature of the earliest churches as well as the story of canon formation and textual transmission.

Communal Reading in the Time of Jesus: A Window into Early Christian Reading Practices

Wright, Brian J.

Religion & Spirituality

Fortress Press

Inspiring quotes and inspirational stories will always be popular, but they rarely change lives. After reading the quote, hearing the story, and experiencing some feelings, we often go about our business as usual. What we need is a spiritual resource that helps us focus on heart issues, life change, and the rhythm of the Christian life. &nbsp; This year-long devotional takes 365questions asked in the New Testament, and shows you how to change your focus,reorder your affections, and reprioritize your loves. It will inspire you to action, not just sweet reflections. It will compel you to love God and others more fervently and selflessly, while weaning your heart off the lies and lures of this world.

Inspired Questions: A Year’s Journey Through the New Testament

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Alternative Medicine

Christian Focus

It is foolish to reject the Lord, And unwise to disobey. But the righteous will live in one accord, When His Hero saves the day! &nbsp; Zephaniah's prophesies teach repentance and encourage righteousness, two virtues as essential today as when he first wrote. The minor prophets offer major lessons for believers of all ages! These inspired truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!

Zephaniah’s Hero: The Minor Prophets, Book 1 (God’s Daring Dozen)

Children's Books

Brown, John Robert

Religions

CF4Kids

"Will You, O God, always allow Bad people to do bad things?" "Most certainly not!" The Lord replied, Which made Habakkuk sing! &nbsp; Habakkuk's prophesies teach trust and deepen faith, two virtues as essential today as when he first wrote. The minor prophets offer major lessons for believers of all ages! These inspired truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!

Habakkuk’s Song: The Minor Prophets, Book 2 (God’s Daring Dozen)

The proud will always stumble, For the Lord God sees all things; But blessed will be humble, When the Lord Himself is King! &nbsp; Obadiah's prophecies teach humility and offer hope, two virtues as essential today as when he first wrote. &nbsp; The minor prophets offer major lessons for believers of all ages! These inspired truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!

Obadiah and the Edomites: The Minor Prophets, Book 3 (God’s Daring Dozen)

God's blessings make us happy, His presence makes us strong. And when the Lord returns to us, He will right whatever is wrong! &nbsp; Haggai's prophesies teach obedience and promote courage, two virtues as essential today as when he first wrote. &nbsp; The minor prophets offer major lessons for believers of all ages! These inspired truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!

Haggai’s Feast: Minor Prophets, Book 4 (God’s Daring Dozen)

Unique picture books vividly introduce the major truths of the Minor Prophets God's Daring Dozen is the first children's picture book series ever published on the Minor Prophets. The twelve books between Daniel and Matthew are unfamiliar to many believers, so this series accurately introduces these inspired writings with vivid images and simple words that engage children and adults alike. Each volume both retells the prophet's message to his original audience and relates its rich truths to Jesus and God's people today. This first boxed set contains: <ul> <li>Haggai's Feast, which teaches obedience and encourages courage</li> <li>Habakkuk's Song, which teaches trust and deepens faith</li> <li>Zephaniah's Hero, which teaches repentance and promotes righteousness</li> <li>Obadiah & the Edomites, which teaches humility and offers hope</li> <li>Subsequent sets will include Hosea, Joel, Amos, Jonah, Micah, Nahum,Zechariah, and Malachi.</li> </ul> God's Daring Dozen delivers enduring messages that are very much relevant today. These biblically faithful, theologically rich,gospel-centered books teach truth, promote virtue, and inspire faith in God and in His Son. The Minor Prophets offer major lessons for all ages, and their timeless truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!

God’s Daring Dozen Box Set 1: A Minor Prophet Series

God’s Daring Dozen is the first children’s picture book series ever published on the minor prophets. The twelve books between Daniel and Matthew are unfamiliar to many believers, so this series accurately introduces these inspired writings with vivid images and simple words that engage children and adults alike. Each volume both retells the prophet’s message to his original audience and relates its rich truths to Jesus and God’s people today.\nThis second boxed set contains: Jonah’s Journeys, which teaches compassion and encourages obedience. Malachi’s Final Message, which teaches respect for and hope in God. Nahum and the Ninevites, which teaches the power and deliverance of God. Joel and the Locusts, which teaches repentance and promises renewal.\nThe first set includes Haggai, Habakkuk, Zephaniah and Obadiah, and the final set will include Hosea, Amos, Micah, and Zechariah.\nGod’s Daring Dozen delivers enduring messages that are very much relevant today. These biblically faithful, theologically rich, gospel–centered books teach truth, promote virtue, and inspire faith in God and in His Son. The minor prophets offer major lessons for all ages, and their timeless truths are now shared in story book form for the very first time!

God’s Daring Dozen Box Set 2: A Minor Prophet Series

Colourfully illustrated retelling of the book of Malachi for 4-6 year-olds &nbsp; God had been so good to Israel, but they kept disobeying Him. So, God sent Malachi to tell them to turn back to him. He promises to send His messenger, who will purify the priests and judge the people who are doing wrong. He promises that if they will turn their hearts back to God, He will bless them. &nbsp; And God's promises came true - he sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of the Lord, encouraging people to repent, and he sent his Son, Jesus, to take away the sins of the world. &nbsp; Brian Wright and John Brown's colourfully illustrated retelling explains the book of Malachi in a way that 4-6 year-olds will understand, but this minor prophet has major lessons for readers of all ages.

Malachi’s Final Message: The Minor Prophets, Book 5 (God’s Daring Dozen)

This Jonah picture book clearly explains this minor prophet for 4-6 year-olds &nbsp; God told Jonah to go to Nineveh and tell the people there to stop doing bad things and turn back to God, but Jonah ran away. He took a boat in the opposite direction, so God sent a big storm and Jonah ended up in the belly of a big fish. &nbsp; When Jonah told the Ninevites God's message, they turned away from their evil ways, but instead of rejoicing, Jonah was angry. &nbsp; &nbsp; This minor prophet has major lessons for readers today. Brian Wright and John Brown show us how Jonah points to Jesus, and teaches us about compassion and obedience. &nbsp;

Jonah’s Journeys: The Minor Prophets, Book 6 (God’s Daring Dozen)

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