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Compiled by his followers during his lifetime, the Book of Q (from Quelle, German for source) became the prime foundation for the New Testament gospels. Once lost, it has been reconstructed through a century of scholarship. In presenting his own translation, Burton Mack explains how the text of Q was determined and explores the implications of the discovery that Jesus was transformed into the dying and rising messianic savior of Christianity by the New Testament gospels.\" \"Instead of telling a dramatic story about Jesus' life as the Christian gospels do, the Book of Q contained only his sayings. The first followers of Jesus focused not upon his life and destiny, but on the social experiment called for by his teachings. Their book collected his proverbs, aphorisms, and parables to offer instruction in living authentically in the midst of a most confusing time.\" \"In The Lost Gospel, Burton Mack puts forth the first popular translation of Q as scholarly consensus has reconstructed it; shows that Jesus' life story as presented in the New Testament gospels was fictionalized for theological purposes; reveals Jesus to be a countercultural teacher and leader - subsequently mythologized into the Christ of the New Testament; depicts Jesus' followers not as Christians, but as disciples of a wise, antiestablishment teacher; they did not believe him to be the son of God, believe that he rose from the dead, or gather to worship in his name and concludes that Christianity is a mythologized religion (like Buddhism and other religions) rooted in a historical figure and teachings that in reality are quite remote from conventional beliefs.\"--Jacket.","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.seekquel.app\u002Fstorage\u002Fcovers\u002Feditions\u002F01\u002F01kx2kvtc4rvmkepgyx0e012m9.jpg?v=e8bca37700","LKI2[%~8R7I=tP-TxDafEgnjNday",1993,"4.00",1,275,[91],{"id":92,"slug":93,"name":94},"01kx2kvtav2fh4xjp3f7kx2pf6","burton-l-mack-ndbt","Burton L. 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Over the years, bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant has received many letters from readers who want to know how to pray. Some are afraid they are praying wrong. Some want a formula. Some think their prayers are unworthy. Here, Iyanla shares the realizations that changed her experience with prayer once and for all: Every thought, every word, every action is a prayer; focus on God's presence in everything—and everyone—and prayer becomes as natural as breathing. The prayers in Everyday I Pray culled from Iyanla's own prayer journal, address a variety of topics and situations. It is Iyanla's hope that they will spark a light in the hearts of readers, and that others will come to know the peace of God's grace. 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This timeless devotional blends potent encouragement, solace, and enlightenment for every step on your path. Spanning 365 entries—one for each day—this volume combines a powerful quote or message with a reflective essay designed to nourish your spirit. Drawing from a rich tapestry of spiritual traditions, it meets you where you are, regardless of your faith or background. Celebrating more than a quarter-century of touching lives, Acts of Faith stands as an essential daily companion for anyone navigating the unique joys and pressures of being a person of color. 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K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels have brought joy to children and adults alike. Many conservative Christians in the United States, however, have decried the books as wicked, as preaching witchcraft and the occult, and as glamorizing dishonesty. A minister in New Mexico held a “holy bonfire” on the Sunday after Christmas 2001, at which he publicly torched the Potter books, declaring them “an abomination to God and to me.” John Killinger, a Congregationalist minister and an academic in the field of contemporary literature, beautifully demolishes the objections of right-wing Christians to this bestselling children’s series. He compellingly argues that, far from corrupting children’s morals, the Potter stories actually influence young readers to follow the teachings of Jesus. He cites passage after passage to illustrate how the world of Harry Potter would be inconceivable apart from the strictures of Judeo-Christian theology and the way human existence should be approached by every follower of Jesus. Additionally, he reflects on the possibility that Harry Potter, like Dostoevsky’s Prince Myshkin and others, is a witting or unwitting Christ figure who actually battles the forces of darkness for the souls of the faithful. All through this extraordinarily well-written, compelling, and very entertaining little book, the author points out that stories like this are worth more than any sermon toward producing people who truly follow the lessons of Jesus. --Amazon review","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.seekquel.app\u002Fstorage\u002Fcovers\u002Feditions\u002F01\u002F01kx29rqh6rj18d1dswpwds03p.jpg?v=fbba8ff9ca","LOP?s^WB%MxucuRjxtt7MHRjaxoe",202,[228],{"id":229,"slug":230,"name":231},"01kx29rqgzhxp6vk8n8hkx13p0","john-killinger-9sdy","John Killinger",[233,234],{"id":34,"name":35,"slug":36,"is_fiction":16},{"id":30,"name":31,"slug":32,"is_fiction":16},[],{"pace":104,"complexity":7,"audience":67,"mood":237,"themes":238,"setting_period":7,"summary":7,"content_warnings":7},[107,72],[],{"id":240,"slug":241,"title":242,"description":243,"primary_cover_url":244,"cover_blurhash":245,"first_publish_year":246,"community_rating_avg":247,"community_rating_count":88,"page_count":7,"authors":248,"genres":253,"series":256,"enrichment":257},"01kwzra2a4jj1pps578whf5a3p","faith-and-doubt-sprk","Faith and doubt","What if the most important word is the one in the middle? We often think of doubt as the opposite of faith, but could it actually strengthen our relationship with God? According to John Ortberg, best-selling author and pastor, the very nature of faith requires the presence of uncertainty. In this refreshingly candid look at a life of faith, he traces the line between belief and unbelief: less a dividing line between hostile camps than a razor's edge that runs through every soul. His findings point us toward the relief of being totally honest. Questions can expand our understanding, uncertainty can lead to trust, and honest faith can produce outrageous hope. Written from Ortberg's own struggle with faith and doubt, this book will challenge, comfort, and inspire you with the truth that God wants all of us---including our doubts.","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.seekquel.app\u002Fstorage\u002Fcovers\u002Feditions\u002F01\u002F01kwzra2ap4xebp6sb2j1mk1ph.jpg?v=00c9598b50","L16bikL}00tLujk@BtIV?_t%Dzt7",2008,"3.00",[249],{"id":250,"slug":251,"name":252},"01kpegsp9xh3d0k5z02d2zvc11","john-ortberg-z7lh","John Ortberg",[254,255],{"id":34,"name":35,"slug":36,"is_fiction":16},{"id":26,"name":27,"slug":28,"is_fiction":16},[],{"pace":104,"complexity":7,"audience":67,"mood":258,"themes":259,"setting_period":7,"summary":7,"content_warnings":7},[72,70],[],{"id":261,"slug":262,"title":263,"description":264,"primary_cover_url":265,"cover_blurhash":266,"first_publish_year":267,"community_rating_avg":87,"community_rating_count":88,"page_count":268,"authors":269,"genres":271,"series":275,"enrichment":276},"01kx2jas81bthe3f2t76pkcfkg","one-day-my-soul-just-opened-up-kptz","One day my soul just opened up","One Day My Soul Just Opened Up is a program of inspiration and motivation that will help you work through problems and improve your emotional and spiritual health. Through exercises and readings, Iyanla provides you with the tools to tap into your strengths and make your dreams come true.","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.seekquel.app\u002Fstorage\u002Fcovers\u002Feditions\u002F01\u002F01kx2jas8fm4rj28tv2drntdgd.jpg?v=51d7c3f57d","LZI:]^S5$eah18RoxnWE}6ockBoc",1998,318,[270],{"id":146,"slug":147,"name":148},[272,273,274],{"id":26,"name":27,"slug":28,"is_fiction":16},{"id":30,"name":31,"slug":32,"is_fiction":16},{"id":153,"name":154,"slug":155,"is_fiction":16},[],{"pace":104,"complexity":7,"audience":67,"mood":277,"themes":278,"setting_period":7,"summary":7,"content_warnings":7},[70,72],[],{"id":280,"slug":281,"title":282,"description":283,"primary_cover_url":284,"cover_blurhash":285,"first_publish_year":9,"community_rating_avg":7,"community_rating_count":11,"page_count":286,"authors":287,"genres":292,"series":295,"enrichment":296},"01kwzr8vq3ay26cy1xdmxrtwgh","vanishing-grace-qhij","Vanishing grace","\"'Why does the church stir up such negative feelings?' Philip Yancey has been asking this all his life as a journalist. His perennial question is more relevant now than ever: in a twenty-year span starting in the mid-nineties, research shows that favorable opinions of Christianity have plummeted drastically--and opinions of evangelicals have taken even deeper dives ... Yet while the opinions about Christianity are dropping, interest in spirituality is rising. 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