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Joseph Smith as a Prophet
Many critics, such as the Tanners, claim that Joseph Smith never made a genuine fulfilled porophecy in his life (e.g., see the chapter "False Prophecies" in "Mormonism: shadow or reality"). However, Crowther shows that Joseph smith made several dozen prophecies that have been fulfilled, and many prophecies from antiquity have been fulfulled by him, something that could not have been faked over time and time again by Joseph smith, if, as critics believe, he were a fraud.
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Subjects:  1. 1805-1844    2. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    3. Biography    4. Mormons    5. Prophecies    6. Religion    7. Smith, Joseph,    8. Smith, Joseph   

Subjects:  1. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    2. Bibles   

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    3. Bible - Study - Old Testament    4. Bible.    5. Criticism, Narrative    6. Homiletical use    7. Homiletics    8. O.T    9. O.T.    10. Old Testament Commentary    11. Preaching    12. Religion    13. Religion - Worship - Preaching    14. Story sermons    15. Biblical concordances & commentaries    16. Old Testament   

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Why?
To meaningfully ask the question "why?" in a religious context, one must first be familiar with Job--there is simply nothing in scripture that approaches the question of human suffering with such detail.Sadly, Mr. Mitchell correctly notes that the original book is long gone--victimized by the mistakes of translators.Yet the story remains universal; any reader can sympathize with Job's dilemma.
It did the job
I finally found a version that encouraged me to spend enough time with the work to get to know it and also to appreciate the poetry. The introduction and notes were also helpful.
From John in Virginia
This book intelligently discusses the myths that surround the Book of Job.Stephen Mitchell does a credible job dispelling these. Surprisingly many have entered the mainstream of Christian belief. This has distorted the original intent of the author(s) of the Book.
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Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Inspirational/Philosophy    2. Audio - Inspiration / Philosophy    3. Bible - Stories - Old Testament   

Subjects:  1. Bible - CriticismInterpretation - General    2. Bible - CriticismInterpretation - Old Testament    3. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    4. Christianity - Discipleship    5. Religion    6. Religion - Theology - Biblical    7. Ten commandments    8. Bible readings or selections    9. Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis    10. Old Testament    11. Religion & Beliefs   

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bible - CriticismInterpretation - Old Testament    3. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    4. Bible.    5. Biblical teaching    6. Criticism, interpretation, etc    7. Exodus    8. O.T    9. O.T.    10. Old Testament - Single Book Studies    11. Power (Social sciences)    12. Religion    13. Religion - Commentaries / Reference    14. War    15. Books of the Old Testament    16. Israel    17. Judaism    18. Nature & existence of God    19. Religion & Theology | Biblical Studies | Old Testament/Hebrew Bible    20. Religion / Bible / Criticism, Interpretation / Old Testament    21. Theology   

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    3. Bible - Study - Old Testament    4. Bible.    5. O.T    6. O.T.    7. Old Testament - Single Book Studies    8. Psalms    9. Religion    10. Religion - Biblical Studies    11. Study and teaching   

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Stories of the Spirit
John Shea can make the stories in the Bible come alive like no other.The sory of The Woman at the Well has been an inspiration to me.I read this story to whoever I can and whenever I can.John Shea was the author I readmost to my Youth Group. I thank God his style was introduced to me.

Thought-provoking and uplifting stories of the spirit
Another wonderful book from John Shea.As in "The Legend of the Bells..." Shea has collected stories from various religious traditions and from everyday life; the stories are all short and simple, yet eachcontains a wonderful seed of wisdom and insight.Better yet, after eachstory Shea offers his reflections, insights and feelings, which serve toilluminate and inspire futher.A perfect book for spiritual growth, quietreflection, and the sheer joy of hearing and sharing the stories of others. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    2. Bible - Topical Studies    3. Fiction    4. Inspirational - Catholic    5. Religion - Classic Works    6. Religious - General   

Subjects:  1. Bible - Commentaries - New Testament    2. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    3. Religion    4. Religion - Commentaries / Reference    5. Biblical concordances & commentaries    6. Books of the New Testament    7. Religion / Bible / Commentaries / New Testament   

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Should be required in everyone's library!
This is an excellent resource. It helps to illuminate those hard sayings of the OT. Exceptionaly indexed with phrases and corresponding Scripture reference. From student to scholar, definitely a resource for everyone! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Religion - Commentaries / Reference    2. Bible - CriticismInterpretation - Old Testament    3. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    4. Bible    5. Criticism, interpretation, etc    6. Religion    7. O.T   

Subjects:  1. Bible - Stories - General    2. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    3. Bible - Study - Old Testament    4. Bible Study Guide    5. Old Testament Study Guide    6. Religion    7. Religion - Biblical Studies    8. Books of the Old Testament   

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Well Worth It
This is a great book.I would have given it five stars, except for two things.It only covers the Torah, not the prophets, psalms, proverbs, or the wisdom books.I wish it covered the whole Hebrew bible.And also, it sidesteps the REALLY tough questions, like why the genocides, and wasn't G-d the G-d of the poor little firstborn Egyptian kids too?Other than that, a superb book.

Excellent, clear introduction to the Jewish faith.
I was not raised in a religious household -- so I was clueless and curious. This book covers only the Old Testament and is a perfectly explained and readable history of the Jews -- a Cliffs Notes of the Bible. This is a gentle tour of Biblical doctorine, and there is little mention of the "shalt nots" which often scare away potential belivers. Light, but informative and rewarding, this is an excellent book for teenagers, Jews who are not familiar with their faith, or people like me who just want to know more about the world of religion.

A wonderful and easy-to-read guide for everyone
This book gave me so much insight on the Bible and did it in an inviting, non-apprehensive way.I never thought I would enjoy it so much.The author truly appreciates the spiritual needs of those who may not be themost knowledgeable on the topic.I highly recommend it and have giventhreedifferent people my copy to borrow.It's so popular, we even boughta second one to lend out! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bible - Study - Old Testament    3. Bible.    4. Criticism, interpretation, etc    5. Judaism - General    6. Judaism - Sacred Writings    7. O.T    8. O.T.    9. Pentateuch    10. Religion    11. Religion - Judaism    12. Non-Classifiable   

Subjects:  1. Bible - Biography - General    2. Bible - Stories - General    3. Bible - Stories - New Testament    4. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    5. Bible stories    6. Bible stories, English    7. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    8. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    9. Religion    10. Religion / Bible / Stories / General   

Subjects:  1. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    2. Bible - Study - General    3. Bible - Study - Old Testament    4. Christianity - Christian Life - Character & Values    5. Old Testament Study Guide    6. Religion    7. Religion - Biblical Studies    8. Religion / Bible / Study / General   

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    3. Bible.    4. Christianity    5. Christianity - Theology - General    6. Communication in marriage    7. Criticism, interpretation, etc    8. Man-woman relationships    9. O.T.    10. Religion    11. Religion - Theology    12. Religious aspects    13. Ruth    14. Theology   

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bible - Commentaries - Old Testament    3. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    4. Bible - Study - Old Testament    5. Bible.    6. Commentaries    7. Joshua    8. Judges    9. O.T    10. O.T.    11. Religion    12. Religion - Commentaries / Reference    13. Ruth    14. Biblical concordances & commentaries    15. Books of the Old Testament   

Subjects:  1. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    2. Children's 4-8    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. General    5. Religion   

Subjects:  1. Bible - Commentaries - New Testament    2. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    3. Preaching    4. Religion    5. Religion - Pastoral Care / Counseling    6. Sermons - Christian    7. Spanish: Adult Nonfiction    8. Religion / Preaching   

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The Catcher of the Wise: Poetic Interpretations from the Hebrew Scriptures aka the Old Testament
Pure delight. An entertaining and sometimes provocative rendition some stories out of the Old Testament. I wish I had a more retentive mind so that I could quote many of the lines - and the morals - at appropriate times. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    2. Bible - Study - Old Testament    3. Bible stories, English    4. Christian poetry, American    5. Christianity - General    6. Religion    7. Religion - Biblical Studies   

Subjects:  1. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    2. Bible.    3. Biblical teaching    4. Biography    5. Christianity - Christian Life - General    6. Christianity - Pastoral Ministry    7. Family    8. O.T.    9. Religion    10. Religion - Ministry & Pastoral Resources    11. Religion / Pastoral Ministry