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Table of Contents
- Christian Literature
- Christian Books
- The Meaning of the word Christian
- Christian News
- The Christian Cross
- Reader Feedback
- The Christian Cross - Religious Symbol of Christianity
- The Ichthys (Fish Symbol) - Secret Christian Symbol
- The Sign of the Fish
- The Purpose Driven Life - Rick Warren
- Audio Books by Rick Warren - The Purpose Driven Life
- Rick Warren Biography - Pastor Rick Warren Bio
- The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel
- Lee Strobel Christian Audio Books Download
- Lee Strobel Biography - Pastor Lee Strobel Bio
- More Great Christian Audio Book Resources
Christian Literature
- Christian non-fiction
- Christian fiction
- Christian poetry
- Christian theatre
Scripture
It does not fall within the strict definition of literature, that's why The Bible is not considered literature. Never the less, the Bible has from it's first existence to now been treated and appreciated as literature. Particularly the King James Version has long been considered a masterpiece of English prose, whatever may be thought of its religious significance. Several retellings of the Bible, or parts of the Bible, have also been made with the aim of emphasising its literary qualities.
The language used and the way the bible stories are told have changed from the first handwritten bibles to todays bibles on many different media. Today's tendence to make the Bible more accessible by editing it's content to make it an easy read and even transform some of the events into todays times can certainly be considered literatur. Not all christian appreciate these literary efforts, though....
Christian Non-Fiction
Since the invention of the printing press non-fictional literature has been used for the dissemination of the Christian message, and also for disseminating different viewpoints within Christianity. The tract (a small pamphlet (or with a more modern term: a small brochure) containing an explanation of some point, or an appeal to the reader) was in use at the time of the Reformation and continues to be used even today.
Christian Fiction
Christian fiction can be harder to define than Christian non-fiction. Christian themes are not always immediately apparent. It is often argued, that the works of a Christian author are not necessarily also Christian fiction. For example while there are undoubted Christian themes within The Lord of the Rings, many would not consider this to be a work of Christian fiction, to the contrary: Conservative Christians feel that such books are not good and should not be read by Christians. For many centuries fiction has been written based on Christian ideas. Early examples include Paradise Lost, Dante's Inferno and The Pilgrim's Progress.
(Information basen on Wikipedia Christian literature.)
Christian Books
Faith in the Byzantine World (Lion Histories)
Covering the period between 330CE and 1453CE, this text offers the opportunity to explore this fascinating empire and to understand the central role of Christianity in its development. The author begins by providing an outline of the history and structure of the Byzantine Church, and then looks at key aspects of its outward expression, including liturgy and daily worship; doctrine; monasticism; icons and iconoclasm; architecture, art and iconography; relations with the western Church; and mission and expansion. The book ends by assessing the lasting legacies of the Byzantine Church, especially in the areas of liturgy, spirituality and art.
Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense
I come from a background of nominal Presbyterian Christianity followed by many years in my adult life of fundamental, Pentecostal Christianity. My early years provided me with a dull version of Christianity; my later years the other extreme. Burned out from the emotionalism, the overemphasis on the sensational and what I see as the move toward the gospel of materialism cloaked in Christianese, I had just about given up on Christianity as a whole, settling instead for my own version.
I stumbled across this book in my local bookstore today and was drawn to it as I really enjoy N.T. Wright's ability to take on modern criticism without ever wavering in his faith nor compromising its essentials. He has a way of stating the essentials simply without bogging them down in highbrow theological language. I started the book and could not put it down.
Within a few pages a wave of peace and comfort washed over me. Rather than critiquing Christianity as expressed today, he opted instead to focus on its essence, to keep the story focused on what is right with Christianity and how it makes sense, even - or especially - today.
He never sets out to prove that it is right; he sets out to prove how it is salvific. And he does so in a calm, reasoned voice, unafraid to bring awareness to modern day critical scholarship yet remaining true to the fundamentals of the Gospel message. The book is brief and is an easy read with Wright's concise and powerful prose.
His descriptions of salvation, the kingdom of God, the mission of Jesus and, especially relevant to me coming from a Oneness Pentecostal background, the power and the mystery of the Trinity, resonated more deeply than I was prepared to experience. I almost cried. It literally recharged my wavering faith with a new sense of vigor. Not only is Christianity relevant in today's world, it is essential.
If you are looking for a refresher in why it is you remain a Christian or if you are, like me, tired of the excesses passing for Christianity today or are just looking for a soothing discussion to remind you of what you already know, I cannot recommend this book enough. I haven't been so moved by a book in a long time.
A. Ort , Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.A.
Christian Theology: An Introduction (4th Edition)
"This book is an extraordinary achievement, a tour de force which will introduce thousands of students to theology as a discipline with a rich heritage, a clear sense of its own methods and norms, and an elusive yet articulate understanding of Christian language." Reviews in Religion and Theology
"This publication is a seminal text for the student or teacher of Christian Theology. Its readability and general presentation make it a very accessible text for those with a general interest in this area of academic endeavour. In essence this is a text which would be a useful and valuable resource for the teacher or student of theology. For school-based practitioners it is a very sound teacher reference text. It contains in one volume a very thorough treatment of the key developments in Christian Theology over the past 2000 years." Religious Education Journal of Australia
"This is one of the most user friendly textbooks I have come across drawing attention to important connections between different histories and human attempts to give expression to Christianity. I highly recommend this edition of McGrath's book to anyone looking for a place to begin the study of Christianity as a major World Religion." Dr Isabel Mukonyora, Western Kentucky University
Becoming A Contagious Christian
This proven action plan will show you how to impact the spiritual lives of friends, family members, co-workers, and others.
[...] This book is loaded with practical application that Christians can almost immediately put into practice. In addition, the book offers helpful tips on sharing your faith in succinct and compelling ways, and really hammers home the theme of 'authenticity' and evangelism as a process, rather than the gospel raid approach that presses immediately for a decision and commitment to Christ without doing much of what is needed to truly resemble authentic and caring evangelism. These contributions are welcome and are things that evangelicals of all theological stripes should pay attention to and generally adopt. Hybels calls for flexibility in evangelism that is person and even situation specific, and while this might rub some people the wrong way, I do think a good case can be made that effective evangelism cannot be reduced to a standardized approach that refuses to interact with the uniqueness of each person we encounter. [...] J. F Foster
The Meaning of the word Christian
The word Christian comes from Greek 'khristianos', from 'khristos' meaning "the anointed."
In the (Greek) Septuagint version of the Hebrew Bible, khristos was used to translate the Hebrew 'messiah', meaning "[one who is] anointed."
The first known usage of the termkhristianos can be found in the New Testament in Acts 11:26: "the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch."
The name Christian was first used to denote those known to be teachers or leaders of the church (saints). They were disciples and followers of Jesus Christ. The other two New Testament uses of the word also refer to the public identity of those who follow Jesus. The Jewish king said the Apostle Paul had almost persuaded the king "to become a Christian" (Acts 26:28). Writing in 1 Peter 4:16, The Message translation, the Apostle Peter encouraged believers who are abused "because you're a Christian, don't give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name!"
The earliest recorded use of the term outside the Bible was when Tacitus recorded that Nero blamed the "Christians" for the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64.
"Christian" also means a member or adherent of a church or other organized group within Christianity. As an adjective, the term may describe anything associated with Christianity or even remotely thought to be consistent with Christianity, as in "the Christian thing to do."
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A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, who Christians believe was the Son of God and had been prophesied in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible."BBC ? Religion & Ethics ? Christianity at a glance." BBC [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/ataglance/glance.shtml ]
Christian News
- Iraq curfew in some Christian areas after church bombs
- By Aseel Kami BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The ethnically mixed Iraqi city of Mosul imposed a curfew on vehicles in Christian neighborhoods Monday, responding to a ...
- Jon Gosselin + Christian Audigier = BFFs
- Ed Hardy fashion designer Christian Audigier wraps his arm around his new BFF, Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin, while out for a wild and fun night out ...
- Son becomes pastor of Rev. Timothy Wright's church
- BY JENNIFER BARRIOS | jennifer.barrios@newsday.com Pastor John David Wright gives a sermon at the Grace Tabernacle Christian Center. ...
- Christian evangelist's trial begins
- The Tony and Susan Alamo Christian Foundation was established in 1969. The couple and their followers recruited runaways and drug addicts from the streets ...
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The Christian Cross - Religious Symbol of Christianity
The Christian cross is the best-known religious symbol of Christianity. It is a representation of the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is related to the crucifix (a cross that includes a representation of Jesus' body) and to the more general family of cross symbols. The cross is a crucifix without Jesus' body on it.
The Ichthys (Fish Symbol) - Secret Christian Symbol
The "Sign of the Fish" or the "Jesus Fish"
Ichthys or Ikhthus (Greek: , capitalized ????? or ????C) is the ancient and classical Greek word for "fish." In English it refers to a symbol consisting of two intersecting arcs, the ends of the right side extending beyond the meeting point so as to resemble the profile of a fish, said to have been used by early Christians as a secret symbolhttp://www.ely.anglican.org/education/schools/collective_worship/documents/icthus.pdf and now known colloquially as the "sign of the fish" or the "Jesus fish."http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-goldberg1apr01,0,5893988.column "Evolution of religious bigotry"
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The Purpose Driven Life - Rick Warren
Audio Books by Rick Warren - The Purpose Driven Life
- Purpose-Driven Life - Rick Warren - MP3 Audio Book - Religion & Spiritual / Christian Audio Books
- Download this Christian Audio Book: Rick Warren helps readers to discover, develop, and fulfill God's purpose for their lives. - Rick Warren - Narrator: Rick Warren
- Purpose-Driven Church - Rick Warren - MP3 Audio Book - Religion & Spiritual / Christian Audio Books
- Download this Christian Audio Book: This condensed version covers the first half of the book, including a five-point strategy for attracting and spiritually maturing the unchurched, and - Rick Warren - Narrator: Rick Warren
- Purpose-Driven® Life - for Commuters - Rick Warren - MP3 Audio Book - Religion & Spiritual / Christian Audio Books
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Rick Warren Biography - Pastor Rick Warren Bio
Founder and Senior Pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California
Richard Duane "Rick" Warren (born 1954 in San Jose, California) is an American evangelical minister and author.Date of birth found on the California Birth Index 1905-1995, under Warren, Richard Duane, on 28 January 1954 in Santa Clara County.The 2005 TIME 100: Rick WarrenTIME: 25 Most Influential Evangelicals Photo Essay: Rick Warren He is the founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, an evangelical megachurch located in Lake Forest, California, currently the eighth-largest church in the United States (this ranking includes multi-site churches). The Outreach Magazine Top 100 Largest Churches He is also a bestselling author of many Christian books, including his guide to church ministry and evangelism, The Purpose Driven Church, which has spawned a series of conferences on Christian ministry and evangelism. He is perhaps best known for the subsequent devotional, The Purpose Driven Life, which has sold over 30 million copies, making Warren a New York Times bestselling author.http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=2914953
Warren holds conservative theological views.http://www.dallasvoice.com/artman/publish/article_10314.php While holding traditional evangelical views on social issues such as abortion, same-sex marriage, and stem-cell research, Warren has called on churches worldwide to also focus their efforts on fighting poverty and disease, expanding educational opportunities for the marginalized, and caring for the environment. During the 2008 United States presidential election, Warren hosted the Civil Forum on The Presidency at his church with both presidential candidates, John McCain and Barack Obama. Obama later sparked controversy when he asked Warren to give the invocation at the presidential inauguration in January 2009.
The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel
Lee Strobel Christian Audio Books Download
- Case for a Creator - Lee Strobel - MP3 Audio Book - Religion & Spiritual / Philosophy Audios
- Download this MP3 Christian Audio Book: Lee Strobel investigates the latest scientific discoveries to see whether they form a solid basis for believing in God. Read by Lee Strobel. - Lee Strobel - Narrator: Lee Strobel
- Case for Christ - Lee Strobel - MP3 Audio Book - Religion & Spiritual / Christian Audio Books
- Download this Christian Audio Book: In this unabridged audio edition of his Gold Medallion Award-winning book, Lee Strobel uses the dramatic scenario of an investigative journalist pursu - Lee Strobel - Narrator: Dick Fredricks
- Case for Christmas - Lee Strobel - MP3 Audio Book - Religion & Spiritual / Christian Audio Books
- Download this Christian Audio Book: By focusing on the "hows" and whys" of Christmas, this warm yet journalistic book will help believers reaffirm their faith while guiding seekers as th - Lee Strobel - Narrator: Lee Strobel
- Case for the Real Jesus - Lee Strobel - MP3 Audio Book - Religion & Spiritual / Inspiration & Devotion Audios
- Download this Christian Audio Book: From college classrooms to bestselling books to the Internet, the historic picture of Jesus is under an intellectual onslaught. - Lee Strobel - Narrator: Lee Strobel - Quality Audiobooks from AudioBooksCorner.com
- God's Outrageous Claims - Lee Strobel - MP3 Audio Book - Religion & Spiritual / Christian Audio Books
- Download this Christian MP3 Audio Book: This book by Gold Medallion award-winning author Lee Strobel helps you discover how to grow in virtue, relate to others with authenticity, and make a - Lee Strobel - Narrator: Lee Strobel
Lee Strobel Biography - Pastor Lee Strobel Bio
Teaching Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church and Saddleback Church
Lee Patrick Strobel (born January 25,1952 in Arlington Heights, Illinois) is a writer and Christian apologist and a former journalist and megachurch pastor. He is the author of several books, including an Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Christian Book of the Year and a series which addresses challenges to a Biblically inerrant view of Christianity. Strobel also hosted a television program called Faith Under Fire on PAX TV, and runs a video apologetics web site.
More Great Christian Audio Book Resources
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Christian Childrens Books
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Christian Childrens Books - What better means to teach children about Christian values and the history of Christianity? Children love stories, and they will learn the ones they like best by heart. So if you present them with heart warming Christian...
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Christmas Audio Books
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I love Christmas Audio Books. They take me back to the time I was a small kid and XMas was the time of the year when the air was full of great perfumes of pine, peanuts, oranges, plenty of Christmas cookies and everybody was looking forward to the tr...
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Audio Bible - Bible MP3
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The Bible is one of the most read books worldwide. If you belong to the large group of people who would love to spend more time reading the bible, but simply don't seem to find the time to do so, you should consider listeing to the bible instead! An...
