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Tale of Two: Exploring 40 Bible Pairs [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 112 pages, kõrgus x laius: 198x130 mm, kaal: 135 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 13-May-2022
  • Kirjastus: Christian Focus Publications Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1527107957
  • ISBN-13: 9781527107953
Teised raamatud teemal:
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 112 pages, kõrgus x laius: 198x130 mm, kaal: 135 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 13-May-2022
  • Kirjastus: Christian Focus Publications Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1527107957
  • ISBN-13: 9781527107953
Teised raamatud teemal:
40 short chaptersComparison between pairs of Bible charactersThought–provoking way of reading Bible stories

The story of redemption is studded with men and women who had a direct and personal relationship with God, so many studies of biblical characters tend to be of individuals. But no man is an island. Many of these individuals also had relationships with other individuals which were important and even crucial to their success or failure.

In 40 short chapters Donald MacKay explores pairs of characters in the Bible. Some have obvious connections like Martha and Mary or David and Jonathan, but other relationships may be less clear, such as Timothy and Titus or Ahab and Jehoshaphat, but there is something to be learned from all of them.

These helpful stories will encourage readers to reflect on the lives and choices on these biblical characters, and also on the impact they have on the people around them and vice versa.

40 short chapters
Comparison between pairs of Bible characters
Thought–provoking way of reading Bible stories

Arvustused

Can you guess who the two rogues might be, or the two traitors or the two cheats?  You will find yourself wondering, Who will be next? and, driven by curiosity, you will turn page after page. -- Donald Macleod a novel approach to biblical character studies, focussing on pairs of contemporaneous individuals and exploring their experience of God. Using this approach can give a fresh look at some familiar biblical stories as a primer for further spiritual reflection. -- Graham Nicholls This is a quiet book introducing us to a host of Bible people, some who are familiar to us, others not so. Donald Mackay has set these people in pairs to show how their lives impact one another, and on the Bible story, something we dont often think about. The author takes us with him on a journey through the Bible visiting these characters as they appear in the context of the Scripture narrative.  -- Billy Graham This is a strikingly original work shedding light on various Biblical characters. a thoughtprovoking book. The only criticism is that the chapters are too short we are left asking for more!  -- Alex MacDonald With refreshing frankness, Donald Mackay succinctly summarises the experiences, successes and failings of some of the Bibles main characters, presenting them in pairs so as to draw out helpful comparisons along the way. -- Paul Gibson

Introduction 7(1)
A Tale of Two Sinners: Adam and Eve
8(2)
A Tale of Two Brothers (1): Cain and Abel
10(2)
A Tale of Two Shepherds: Abraham and Lot
12(3)
A Tale of Two Wives: Sarah and Hagar
15(2)
A Tale of Two Half-Brothers: Ishmael and Isaac
17(3)
A Tale of Two Sisters (1): Leah and Rachel
20(4)
A Tale of Two Patriarchs: Jacob and Joseph
24(5)
A Tale of Two Brothers (2): Moses and Aaron
29(3)
A Tale of Two Rogues: Balak and Balaam
32(3)
A Tale of Two Heroes: Joshua and Caleb
35(2)
A Tale of Two Warriors: Deborah and Barak
37(3)
A Tale of Two Widows: Naomi and Ruth
40(3)
A Tale of Two Kings of Israel: Saul and David
43(2)
A Tale of Two Friends: David and Jonathan
45(2)
A Tale of Two Traitors: Absalom and Ahithophel
47(3)
A Tale of Two Rival Kings: Rehoboam and Jeroboam
50(3)
A Tale of Two Prophets: Elijah and Elisha
53(3)
A Tale of Two Kings: Ahab and Jehoshaphat
56(3)
A Tale of Two Royals: Athaliah and Jehosheba
59(3)
A Tale of Two in Trouble: Isaiah and Hezekiah
62(3)
A Tale of Two Witnesses: Jeremiah and Baruch
65(3)
A Tale of Two Exiles: Ezekiel and Daniel
68(2)
A Tale of Two Dreamers: Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel
70(3)
A Tale of Two Patriots: Ezra and Nehemiah
73(2)
A Tale of Two Cousins: Elizabeth and Mary
75(3)
A Tale of Two Saints: Simeon and Anna
78(2)
A Tale of Two Heralds of the Kingdom: John and Jesus
80(2)
A Tale of Two Brothers (3): James and John
82(2)
A Tale of Two Sisters (2): Martha and Mary
84(2)
A Tale of Two Publicans: Matthew and Zacchaeus
86(2)
A Tale of Two Religious Leaders: Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea
88(2)
A Tale of Two Thieves
90(2)
A Tale of Two Sceptics: Thomas and Cleopas
92(2)
A Tale of Two Cheats: Ananias and Sapphira
94(2)
A Tale of Two Apostles: Peter and Paul
96(3)
A Tale of Two Evangelists: Paul and Barnabas
99(2)
A Tale of Two Tent-makers: Prisca and Aquila
101(2)
A Tale of Two Ephesians: Tychicus and Trophimus
103(2)
A Tale of Two Pastors: Timothy and Titus
105(2)
A Tale of Two in Tension: Philemon and Onesimus
107
Originally from Dundee, Donald Mackay served in the Scottish Office for 35 years, including as secretary to two Royal Commissions. He was also session clerk of Buccleuch Free Church for 23 years and has been involved in youth evangelism at school and university level. He enjoys walking, photography and listening to music, and he takes pride in his five grandchildren.