Adam, Eve, And The Serpent

Sex And Politics In Early Christianity

BY ELAINE PAGELS
Explores ideas about human nature, moral freedom, and sexuality in the first four centuries after Christ. Pagels links these religious roots of western sexual attitudes to womens lower status through the centuries.

Vintage 1989 224 PP. Paper

$12.95 (in stock)

Approaching The Gospels Together

BY MARY MORRISON
Suggestions for a lively, searching study of the gospels, using Sharman's Records of the Life of Jesus as the study text.

Pendle Hill 1986 157 PP. Cloth

$15.00 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Authentic Teaching Of Jesus

A Very Literal, Less Anthropomorhic Translation

TRANSLATED BY JOHN MICHAEL WINE
Personal Note: I've striven to be faithful to the text, but one's life experience certainly makes itself felt during the translation process. As a member of an unprogrammed Friends Meeting, I work to be true to the historic Quaker testimonies. Peace, Equality, Integrity, Simplicity. I believe these values are at the core of Jesus' message as found in the New Testament. Disclaimer: Though I've taken under graduate as well as seminary level courses in NT Greek, I make no claim to be an authority in the ancient Koine tongue.- The Translator. An inspired and new reading of the New Testament starting from the origional language showing the nuances of so many words.

Create Space 2012 72 PP. Paper

$11.85 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Beyond Tribalism And Toward A God Of Love - Mp3 Download

The First Elizabeth Watson Lecture Given At The 2005 Fgc Gathering Of Friends

BY BISHOP JOHN SHELBY SPONG
This is a downloadable mp3 recording of Spong's plenary speech at the 2005 Gathering. In his talk Spong rejects fundamentalism in favor of a religion compatible with intellectual inquiry. He rejects Christian `tribalism' in favor of a universalism that sees holiness throughout the world's religions. He describes a Christianity premised upon justice and love rather than judgment and literal readings of the Bible. This is a downloadable mp3 version of his talk. When you purchase this, after confirming your order, we will send you a limited time web link to download the file.

Quaker Press of FGC 2005 50 MIN MP3 Audio

$5.00 (in stock)

The Biblical Vision Of Sabbath Economics

BY CHED MYERS
A short, key, text that gives voice to Myers challenging ideas of non violence and liberation theology lived prophetically in the modern world. Culled from articles in Other side and other journals.

Potters House 2001 72 PP. Paper

$10.00 (in stock)

The Blue Parakeet

Rethinking How You Read The Bible

BY SCOT MCKNIGHT
Parakeets make delightful pets. We cage them or clip their wings to keep them where we want them. Scot McKnight contends that many, conservatives and liberals alike, attempt the same thing with the Bible. We all try to tame it. Here McKnight challenges al flvors of Christian to rethink how they read the Bible, to see it as a Story that we are summoned to enter and to carry forward in our day.

Zondervan 2008 236 PP. Cloth

$18.99 (out of stock but can be backordered)

But I Tell You

BY KAREN OBERST
Integrating a detailed discussion and the original text, this is a refreshing and modern study of The Sermon on the Mount - the most popular part of the bible for many Quakers. A good resource by a Quaker author from the evangelical tradition. For personal or group study.

Barclay Press 2007 244 PP. Paper

$19.00 (in stock)

Comparative Study Bible

4 Popular Translations In One Volume Kjv,niv,nasb,amp

BY ZONDERVAN
A useful study resource shows the text of all four translations on an open two page spread so you can see how the translation differs in major ways and in the subtleties of expression. Also preserves the differences in presentation as prose or poetry in the psalms for example.

Zondervan 2009 3223 PP. Cloth

$49.99 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Connecting With God

A Spiritual Formation Guide

BY LYNDA GRAYBEAL, JULIA ROLLER
Examines some of the many portrayals of how God has communicated with individuals in the Bible and throughout history. From Adam and Eve in Genesis 1-11 to Jacob wrestling with God, from hearing God through visions and dreams like Teresa of Avila to experiencing communion with God through nature like Francis of Assisi, this guide helps show the different ways God has communicated with people throughout the ages and guides the reader into an experience of individual interaction with God.

HarperOne 2006 144 PP. Paper

$11.95 (in stock)

Conversations With Christ, Mobi Ebook

Quaker Meditations On The Gospel Of John

BY DOUG GWYN
This is a mobi formatted version of the book. Download to your computer and then upload from there to a Kindle. WE WILL EMAIL YOU A LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE BOOK ON THE NEXT WORKING DAY AFTER RECEIVING YOUR ORDER. The Gospel of John is sometimes known among Friends as "the Quaker Gospel," because it speaks to the Quaker concern for a here-and-now experience of eternal reality in Christ. Conversation with Christ expores this theme through thirteen conversations from the Fourth Gospel in which the history and mystery of Jesus are revealed. (Enter the title in the search field at left to find print and epub editions.)

Quaker Press of FGC 2011 139 PP. E Book

$11.95 (in stock)

Conversations With Christ, Epub Ebook

Quaker Meditations On The Gospel Of John

BY DOUG GWYN
This is a ePub formatted version of the book. Download to your computer and then upload from there to any E reader device except a Kindle. WE WILL EMAIL YOU A LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE BOOK ON THE NEXT WORKING DAY AFTER RECEIVING YOUR ORDER. The Gospel of John is sometimes known among Friends as "the Quaker Gospel," because it speaks to the Quaker concern for a here-and-now experience of eternal reality in Christ. Conversation with Christ expores this theme through thirteen conversations from the Fourth Gospel in which the history and mystery of Jesus are revealed. (Enter the title in the search field at left to find print and mobi editions.)

Quaker Press of FGC 2011 139 PP. E Book

$11.95 (in stock)

Encuentro Con Las Escrituras

Como Los Primeros Amigos

BY MICHAEL BIRKEL, TRANSLATED BY DINORA UVALLE-VAZQUEZ
This is an abridged translation of Engaging Scripture: Reading The Bible With Early Friends, in which Michael Birkel invites readers into the meditative way early Friends read the Bible through a close study of early Quaker writings. His own experience encourages contemporary readers to enter scripture through this contemplative Quaker approach, which - like the ancient practice of lectio divina - challenges the reader to be not only informed, but transformed.

Friends United Press 2007 67 PP. Paper

$15.00 (in stock)

Engaging Scripture

Reading The Bible With Early Friends

BY MICHAEL BIRKEL, FOREWORD BY BASIL PENNINGTON
In Engaging Scripture, Michael Birkel invites readers into the meditative way early Friends read the Bible through a close study of early Quaker writings. His own experience encourages contemporary readers to enter scripture through this contemplative Quaker approach, which-like the ancient practice of lectio divina-challenges the reader to be not only informed, but transformed.

Friends United Press 2005 152 PP. Paper

$12.00 (in stock)

Finding Our Way In The Bible

BY DOROTHY REICHARDT
Eight 2-hour units cover the sweep of history and variety of literature in the Bible. Includes a section on sharing feelings about the Bible, historical charts, references to George Fox's Journal, meditations on listening to God, and discussion questions. Used in QSP (Quaker Studies Program).

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting 1991 Looseleaf

$12.00 (in stock)

The First Book Of Moses, Called Genesis (with An Introductio

AUTHORIZED KING JAMES VERSION
A stand-alone pocket-sized printing of the Book of Genesis, Authorized King James version. Part of a series of "Pocket Canons" that intends the books of the Bible to be read "as literary works in their own right" (from the introductory note). This book has an introduction by writer E.L. Doctorow.

Grove Press 1999 126 Paper

$1.25 (in stock)

Forged

EHRMAN
It is often said, even by critical scholars who should know better, that "writing in the name of another" was widely accepted in antiquity. But New York Times bestselling author Bart D. Ehrman dares to call it what it was: literary forgery, a practice that was as scandalous then as it is today. In Forged, Ehrman's fresh and original research takes readers back to the ancient world, where forgeries were used as weapons by unknown authors to fend off attacks to their faith and establish their church. Ehrman's fascinating story of fraud and deceit is essential reading for anyone interested in the truth about the Bible and the dubious origins of Christianity's sacred text.

HarperCollins Paper

$15.99 (in stock)

A Fresh Look At The Gospels

BY MARY MORRISON
Not a Pendle Hill Pamphlet. Taken from the introduction to her book Approaching the Gospels together. This is short guide to Morrison's ideas on studying the New Testament.

Pendle Hill 1986 26 PP. Paper

$2.00 (in stock)

Friendly Bible Study

BY JOANNE & LARRY SPEARS
Bible study method for small groups, embodying Friends sense that greater insight comes from a combination of personal reflection and group interaction. Directions include several pages on using this method with children and young people.

Quaker Press of FGC 1990 11 PP. Paper

$7.00 (in stock)

Gospel Of Mark

Conversations With Scripture

BY MARCUS BORG
An in-depth exploration and explanation of the purpose, language, and message of the Gospel of Mark. Written by Anglican theologian Marcus Borg, a favorite of many Quakers.

Morehouse Publishing 2009 140 PP. Paper

$16.00 (in stock)

In The Beginning

A New Interpretation Of Genesis

BY KAREN ARMSTRONG
As the foundation stone of the Jewish and Christian scriptures, The Book of Genesis unfolds some of the most arresting stories of world literature--the Creation; Adam and Eve; Cain and Abel; the sacrifice of Isaac. Yet the meaning of Genesis remains enigmatic. In this fascinating volume, Karen Armstrong, author of the highly acclaimed bestseller A History of God, brilliantly illuminates the mysteries and profundities of this mystifying work.

Ballantine 1996 195 PP. Paper

$14.00 (in stock)

Lazarus, Come Forth!

How Jesus Confronts The Culture Of Death And Invites Us Into The New Life Of Peace

BY JOHN DEAR
The raising of Lazarus in John's Gospel is one of the most dramatic and poignant episodes in scripture. While traditionally read as a story about friendship and faith, Dear shows through his extended meditations how this story summarizes the persistent theme of the Gospel. If Lazarus represents humanity, the story of his raising is about the God of Life confronting the power of death itself, calling humanity to walk out of the tombs of death--the culture of violence and war--and into "the new life of resurrection peace".

Orbis 2011 179 PP. Paper

$20.00 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Let Us See What Love Can Do

A Bible Study Based On Romans 12

BY ANNE THOMAS
Anne's usual sensitive and creative approach is applied here to Paul's "Letter to the Romans," for private meditation or group study.

Argenta 1986 50 PP. Paper

$4.00 (in stock)

Listening For The Voice Of Truth

Bible Lessons From The 2009 Gathering

BY PATTY LEVERING
In five brief lessons, Patty Levering invites us to a way of reading the Bible with out whole body so that we listen for the voice of capital 'T' Truth - a Truth that has more to do with love than with correctness, more with wisdom than with facts. It can't be contained by words. It doesn't fit in boxes - mine or yours. Guiding the reader into selected passages, Levering shares her own experience, offers new insight into familiar passages, and encourages readers to look at scripture - including difficult passages - with an open mind and heart.

Quaker Press of FGC 2009 36 PP. Paper

$8.00 (in stock)

Living Out The Kingdom While Living In The Empire

Bible Lessons From The 2007 Fgc Gathering

BY CHRISTOPHER SAMMOND
Christopher Sammond draws on the book of Esther to contrast relationships and intrigue in the Empire with Jesus' New Testament teachings about life in the Kingdom. He shows how easy it is to name the "other" and also to become "other" within the hierarchy of the "empires," large and small, which we create today; and, he calls us to live into the Kingdom, the blessed community where justice and love are intertwined. Christopher Sammond's honesty, biblical scholarship, spiritual witness, and sense of humor bring life to this study.

Quaker Press of FGC 2009 40 PP. Paper

$8.00 (in stock)

Matthew 18, Wisdom For Living In Community

Php 399

BY CONNIE MCPEAK GREEN AND MARTY PAXSON GRUNDY
Friends are called to live in community, but difficult interactions with others challenge us to wrestle with our personal strengths, weaknesses, & former experiences. The authors have spent years exploring the 18th chapter of the gospel of Matthew, which contains Jesus's advice to his disciples about how to get along with one another. Living in accordance with this guidance may be the most difficult thing they have ever tried to do, but they've found the instructions straightforward & suffused with love. In this essay, they describe what they've learned from their efforts to be faithful & demonstrate one way of studying & using the Bible. Discussion questions included.

Pendle Hill Pamphlet 2008 36 PP. Paper

$6.50 (in stock)

Meanings

BY STEPHEN ALLOTT
219 bible quotes and short comments from British Friend Stephen Allott as first printed in "The Friend" , designed to inspire a deeper examination of the rest of the passages with the insights gained . An index allows searching for topics and issues.

Sessions of York 1994 159 PP. Paper

$12.50 (in stock)

Neglected Voices

Peace In The Old Testament

BY DAVID LEITER
The Bible has a reputation for being about violence in the Old Testament and about peace in the New Testament. David Leiter overturns that oversimplified notion as he explores passages throughout the Old Testament in narrative, prophecy, legal texts, proverbs and psalms which from God calls for the making of peace and justice. Foreword by Jay Marshall of Earlham College.

Herald Press 2007 188 PP. Paper

$16.99 (in stock)

New Collegeville Bible Commentary #4

The Gospel According To John And The Johannine Letters

BY SCOTT LEWIS
Part of the series reviewed in the October 2006 Friends Journal. In which Tony Prete says "This is not the series for you if you are looking for reifications on a literal reading of the text. But if you want a deeper understanding of what the text is really saying, if you want as George Fox may have put it - to be led to the text in a way that will allow it to speak authentically to you, then this series will serve you well".

Liturgical Press 2005 130 PP. Paper

$6.95 (in stock)

New Collegeville Bible Commentary #5

The Acts Of The Apostles

BY DENNIS HAMM
Part of the series reviewed in the October 2006 Friends Journal. In which Tony Prete says "This is not the series for you if you are looking for reifications on a literal reading of the text. But if you want a deeper understanding of what the text is really saying, if you want as George Fox may have put it - to be led to the text in a way that will allow it to speak authentically to you, then this series will serve you well".

Liturgical Press 2005 135 PP. Paper

$6.95 (in stock)

New Collegeville Bible Commentary #1

The Gospel According To Matthew

BY BARBARA REID
Required for the 2008 Gathering Workshop #20. The Gospel of Matthew (Gail Thomas). Part of the series reviewed in the October 2006 Friends Journal. In which Tony Prete says "This is not the series for you if you are looking for reifications on a literal reading of the text. But if you want a deeper understanding of what the text is really saying, if you want as George Fox may have put it - to be led to the text in a way that will allow it to speak authentically to you, then this series will serve you well".

Liturgical Press 2005 160 PP. Paper

$6.95 (in stock)