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Message from Dean - May 8th 2007
I am currently testing out a new version of the APF Bridge Component - If you notice any errors within this demo store please drop me a line.
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 220
EAN: 9780529123459
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0529123452
Label: Thomas Nelson
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 144
Publication Date: May 10, 2006
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Studio: Thomas Nelson
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A beautiful retelling of the last week in the life of Jesus Christ (from John 13-21), including 17 dramatic illustrations by Rob Pepper. This unique work captures the urgency of the last living disciple telling his students about the most significant event in history. It includes first person commentary told in John's voice with comments from Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The compelling story gives the reader the sense of being around a campfire with first century believers, hearing the story directly from John. So come into the story, smell the mixture of the salty air and billows of smoke floating from the bonfire and hear the Last Eyewitness.
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I heard about this new resource by word of mouth from a friend (who actually gave me a copy of this book). However, I see this as a great resource for anyone in a variety of ways. What this gives you is a new perspective on these Scriptures from John's account of the last week of Jesus' life (a new translation if you will). The idea was to have a first person account written from John, which with it brings a large amount of background information within the text (which is quite interesting and helpful when reading this account). You can tell very easily when the book is talking about scripture and when there is historical information being told. There is a great blend of both in this book. The main author and editor is a man that I am becoming to appreciate more and more with his lessons and some of his videos that he has produced on The Work of People, Chris Seay. The great thing about this resource is there is a multitude of people working together on this (writers including Brian McLaren, ... Read More
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Chris has captured (along with his other artist/translators) the essence of what it must have been like to read the personal letters and memoirs of the early disciples of Jesus. For anyone who has struggled to understand or capture the power of the original authors, this new expression will certainly prove valuable. As a long time reader of the bible, I found the format, and the fresh wording to be a welcome surprise. The dialogue sections set in the format of a play are powerful and clear. No more trying to remember who is speaking or being spoken to. Thanks to Chris, Brian, Lauren and the many others who have contributed so far. I am looking forward with great expectation to the next releases,
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I have to say that I'm impressed with this resource. I recommend it highly to anyone (adult, college, teen) who has honesty found it hard to "get into" personal Bible study. It is, in essence, a fresh tranlation of scripture...but it is so much more than that. It is a fresh approach. In particular, this volume covers the final week in the life of Jesus primarily from the book of John. Clearly deliniated from actual scripture, is a first person commentary written in the voice of John that brings in tons of historical and cultural context (I like this approach b/c it doesn't come across as scholarly, but is extremely informative and enlightening). "John" also bring in the perspectives of the other gospel writers (translated by different writers) where it gives a fuller picture of what's going on in the story. Chris Seay is the main author/editor for this volume (though it includes writing/translation by Brian Mclaren, Lauren Winner, Greg Garrett, and others). This is a promising start to the series.
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This book is a breath of fresh air and recaptures the wonder of Jesus Christ's life, death and resurrection. It takes scripture and gives you tools to visualize the story. It was so easy to imagine being in front a campfire listening to a grandpa-like figure tell his story of what's most important to him and why. This book clearly indicates when scripture is being used versus historic detail but blends them beautifully. It's like reading a news report and talking to someone who was there at the same time. This book on CD would be incredible. I appreciated the artwork once I understood the artist's process in creating each piece. However, I would have liked to see more art by more than one artist. I imagined John with a crowd of people, including several artists, around him as he told the story. These artists then recording every heart beat with mark making. A collection of art in the back of the book by different artists would have been a joyful addition.
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