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Title: Deep Comedy

Subtitle: Trinity, Tragedy, & Hope in Western Literature

Author: Peter J. Leithart

Narrator: Aaron Wells

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-15-18

Publisher: Canon Press

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

In this short but stimulating work, Peter Leithart draws upon insights from history, theology, philosophy, and literature to connect two of the most glorious and unique truths of Christianity - its hopeful eschatology and its doctrine of a dynamic, personal Trinity.

First, Leithart shows that the biblical view of history is essentially comic and hopeful, in contrast to the classical Greco-Roman view, which is essentially and irredeemably tragic. Then he develops the same point by examining Greek philosophy and its descendants (including postmodernism) in contrast to orthodox Trinitarian theology. Finally, he shows how the tragic and comic worldviews have been reflected in literature, with discussions of Greek epics and two Shakespearean plays. The result is a tour through 3000 years of intellectual history that celebrates the living power of orthodoxy.

Members Reviews:

A brilliant pastor/scholar who always has something interesting and important to ...

Anyone interested in philosophy and/or Christian theology would do well to read anything written by Leithart! A brilliant pastor/scholar who always has something interesting and important to say. I hope more will listen to him in the years to come. He has much to contribute to our conversations of faith, Bible, Christianity, theology, and philosophy.

Kindle version disgraceful

The one star is strictly for the formatting. The book, so far, seems to be excellent.

The Kindle version of this book is an absolute disgrace. It says things like, "The Christian God is a triune Cod," and "Fart I examines...." There are pages that I can barely read. I've always assumed that someone actually looks at books after they are electronically converted, but obviously this was not the case.

I bought the Kindle version because I found at the last minute that I need to read the book before Monday. That is the only reason that I'm not returning it.

awful Kindle edition

Formatting in Kindle Edition of this book looks like a failed OCR conversion to Word document. Simply awful.

Book itself gets 4 stars. Leithart presents a short literary essay examining classical Greco-Roman world-view using its literature as a showcase in contrast with writings influenced by truths of Christianity. Opposing Classic "tragedy" used as a story in which the characters begin well but slide inexorably to a bad end where "glorious" death awaits with "deep comedy" where the happy ending is uncontaminated by any fear of future tragedy and where characters do not simply end as well as they began, but progress beyond their beginning. Very insightful.

The Hilarity of the Gospel

This book aims at joy--nothing else. Joy is intensified in the despair of (post)modern life. Leithart also neatly connects joy (think comedy) with the Trinity. Leithart aims to show eschatological moments within the Trinity. And if these moments take place within space-time, then this book also aims at eschatology. An eschatology of hope.

The short thesis of this book is that Western literature moves from Tragedy to Comedy and from Comedy to Deep Comedy.

Beginning with Tragedy:

The pivotal work of ancient history is Homer. The Iliad--here Leithat defies convential terms--is a tragedy. Good people (well, protagonists anyway) gone bad. It is hard to find a happy ending to this story.

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Title: Christology, Cosmology, and C. S. Lewis

Subtitle: An Audio Course

Author: Dr. Michael Ward PhD

Narrator: Dr. Michael Ward PhD

Format: Original Recording

Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-18

Publisher: Now You Know Media Inc.

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Peek into the mesmerizing imagination of C. S. Lewis with the world's leading authority on the beloved author.

With more than 100 million copies printed in 47 languages, The Chronicles of Narnia is one of the best-selling book series ever. Its enduring success is no accident, but rather the result of C.S. Lewis's extraordinary imaginative skill.

Few understand the full cosmological and theological depths of Lewis's world. In Christology, Cosmology, and C. S. Lewis, you will discover new dimensions that will enrich your enjoyment of these classic tales. Your presenter is Oxford University's Dr. Michael Ward, an award-winning author whom The Times called "the foremost living Lewis scholar." Dr. Ward's 12 lectures reveal the secret of The Chronicles: a creative plan that is breathtaking in its ingenuity, humility, and spiritual profundity.

A literary scholar who worked at Oxford and Cambridge, Lewis loved medieval literature that "at first looks planless, though all is planned." In Narnia, he imitates this example, structuring the series to embody the seven planets of the medieval cosmos. Believing in the importance of hiddenness in literature and theology, Lewis kept secret his imaginative blueprint. Once you unearth the mystery of Narnia, you will find new treasures buried in these magical tales.

Looking at Lewis's works with a fresh perspective, you will find their Christian wisdom and brilliant storytelling more intriguing than ever before. Let the creative genius of C. S. Lewis inspire you today.

Critic Reviews:

"Michael Ward is that rare thing, a meticulous scholar with the gifts of a brilliant communicator. Nobody has done more in recent years to transform our understanding of C. S. Lewis." (Dan Hitchens, Deputy Editor, Catholic Herald)

"Michael Ward is one of the top C. S. Lewis scholars worldwide. His knowledge of Lewis's life and work is exceptional, as is his ability to explain Lewis to students of all ages. His humor makes him a truly enjoyable guide on the journey 'further up and further in' to the thought and imagination of C. S. Lewis." (Cole Matson, PhD, Programming Associate, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Center for Thought & Culture)

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Title: God's Guide to the End Times

Subtitle: The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Plain English

Author: William Luke

Narrator: Chad Tindale

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-18

Publisher: William J. Luke

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Includes free giant (11x56 inch) full-color chart via download or email.

Hear in plain English what God has revealed concerning the end of the world, including:

This is the audiobook of Revelation in plain English - all the metaphorical language is translated. All the informative interludes are clarified. And every who, what, where, when, and why is answered.

Christ says that this trial, trouble, and judgement will come upon the world abruptly, all of a sudden, without warning. Be informed, so that you can be prepared.

Whether you are a church leader, a Bible believer, or a person yet in search of the Truth, Gods Guide to the End Times will once and for all resolve any ignorance, misunderstanding, or curiosity that you may have concerning Gods plan for the end times.

Includes free giant chart.

Members Reviews:

Ineteresting

Great primer for further in depth study or for those who want a good interpretation of God's warning of the last days. The author is not afraid of calling out churches for their fallacies.

A Fascinating Short Read

Godâs Guide to the End Times: The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Plain English by William Luke is a fascinating short read of 75 pages that takes readers through the Book of Revelation, explaining Godâs timetable for the End Times. With sound doctrine and built from a firm Biblical foundation, the author has divided this book into easy-to-read sections; thereby unveiling each revelation - to the churches, the 7 seals, the seven vials, and the signs, the interludes and the continuing procession of events that one can look for in these Last Days.

No doubt the Book of Revelation is a difficult book to understand, as the title denotes. The author has written this book to shed light and give understanding to the troubles and trials that will come upon the world suddenly. The author also decodes much symbolism contained in the Book of Revelation. Designed as an easy-to-read interpretation of the prophecies and mysteries held within the Book of Revelation, the author has done a spectacular job in tying all the revelation together, thus waking up the complacent, the unbeliever and the compromising Church. Eye-opening to say the least, one will soon come to realize that their â. . . redemption draweth Nyeâ as Christâs Second Coming will come suddenly.

Further interwoven with detailed scripture verses, and coupled with a keen understanding of Biblical prophecy, the author begins his book with anIntroduction to Christâs Revelation, and divides the book into twelve sections, each representing preludes, introductions, and interludes that correlate to a chronological chart (via numbered paragraphs within the book) that help readers to understand the End Time timeline in a chronological fashion. (This giant chart is free and in full color.) As the author notes, the Book of Revelation âflips back and forth to past and future events,â thus the timeline chart will greatly help readers grasp a better understanding of the events scheduled in Godâs grand plan for the End of the Age.

Truly, this book is written for âSuch a Time as Thisâ giving Christians and non-believers an understanding of the Book of Revelation.

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Title: The Gospel as Revealed to Me: Volume 8

Author: Maria Valtorta

Narrator: Father Peter Bowes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 19 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-08-18

Publisher: Ruach Center Inc

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

The Gospel as Revealed to Me (formerly "The Poem of the Man-God") is the title of the new edition of Maria Valtorta's main work. The new English edition is similar to the original Italian, both for the title and for the subdivision in 10 volumes. It narrates the birth and childhood of the Virgin Mary and her Son Jesus; the three years of Jesus' public life (forming the largest section); his passion, death, resurrection, and ascension; the beginnings of the Church; and the assumption of Mary.

In lofty literary style, the work describes landscapes, environments, people, and events with the vividness of graphic depiction. It presents characters and situations with introspective insight and sets forth moments of joy or drama with the feeling of someone really taking part in them. It provides information on the characteristics of settings, customs, rites, and cultures with convincing detail. By way of a gripping account of the Redeemer's earthly life, especially through discourse and dialogue, the work sheds light upon the whole doctrine of Christianity in keeping with Catholic orthodoxy.

Members Reviews:

The teachings are extraordinarily deep and I feel like I'm learning so much about the life of Jesus and His mission.

This is the 8th volume of 10 in the audiobook series of The Gospel As Revealed to Me. I'm still only part way through but it's wonderful. The quality of the recording is clear and you can feel the narrator's personal connection to the words. I just feel really grateful to have this finally available in audio format. Each of the books are hundreds of pages long and it's been so helpful to be able to listen as I go about my day.

The teachings are extraordinarily deep and I feel like I'm learning so much about the life of Jesus and His mission through listening to these. Again, just a wonderful audiobook series. I'm sure I'll purchase all 10 of them.

Captivating!

This audiobook makes the scenes from Jesus' life come alive. It's amazing to listen to it and feel like I'm right there when these events took place. I have read some of these books before, but the audiobook is particularly captivating.

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Title: Where Are You From?

Author: Neville Goddard

Narrator: John Marino

Format: Unabridged

Length: 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-28-17

Publisher: Majestic

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

"Where are you from?" This you will find in the 19th chapter of the Book of John. And the rabbi said to Pilate: "We have a law, and according to that law he ought to die, for he claims he is the Son of God." And their law would not allow that, for we know where this man is from, know all about him; and when Messiah appears no one will know where he is from. So his claim is false. When Messiah appears it will be mysteriously done. And yet we know exactly where this man is from. Even his own brothers do not believe in him. "And he said to his brothers, 'My time has not yet come, but your time is always here.'" And then he repeated it, but qualified it: "My time has not yet fully come." He knew his time. He is speaking of two entirely different times, two entirely different worlds, two different ages. So: "My time has not yet fully come, but your time is always here." But "my time had not yet fully come."

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Title: The Essentials of Christian Thought: Audio Lectures

Subtitle: 14 Lessons on Seeing Reality Through the Biblical Story

Author: Roger E. Olson

Narrator: Roger E. Olson

Format: Original Recording

Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-17

Publisher: Zondervan

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

These audio lectures are a unique learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, The Essentials of Christian Thought: Audio Lectures includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources.

Christians disagree on doctrine, politics, church government, certain moral questions - just about everything under the sun, it can seem. Yet a unity remains, centered around a core outlook on God and the world that is common to all believers. Or at least such an outlook should unite Christians of all theological and church backgrounds. However, alternate visions of reality often infect and corrupt Christians' thinking.

In The Essentials of Christian Thought: Audio Lectures eminent theologian and church historian Roger Olson outlines the basic perspective on the world that all Christians, regardless of the place and time in which they were born, have historically held. This underlying metaphysic accords with all orthodox theologies, whether Calvinist or Arminian, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, or Protestant, but it separates Christianity from other religious and secular perspectives. It is, quite simply, the essential requirement of a Christian view of the world.

The Essentials of Christian Thought: Audio Lectures will prompt listeners to more consciously appropriate the core of their faith, guarding against ideas that subtly but necessarily invite compromise.

The Essentials of Christian Thought: Audio Lectures is part of the Zondervan Beyond the Basics series, which is dedicated to bringing expert teaching from world's best biblical scholars and theologians directly to interested learners. The Essentials of Christian Thought: Audio Lectures offers the chance to learn about the necessary principles of a Christian outlook on the world from one of today's premier theologians.

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Title: Dante's Divine Comedy

Author: Sr. Mary Clemente Davlin OP PhD

Narrator: Sr. Mary Clemente Davlin OP PhD

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-17

Publisher: Now You Know Media Inc.

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Dante Alighieri is indisputably one of the world's greatest poets. His epic masterpiece, the Divine Comedy, has been frequently referred to as the supreme work of Italian literature and a staple in the Western Christian tradition.

Now, you can explore Dante's life and masterwork with a truly gifted Catholic professor as your guide. In this 12-lecture series, Dante's Divine Comedy, Sr. Mary Clemente Davlin will take you through this timeless narrative that has so profoundly influenced Western history, literature, and the Christian faith. This series offers you the opportunity to visit, or revisit, one of the greatest pieces of writing of all time.

Translated into over 40 languages, Dante's writing is held in the highest regard in many different cultures around the world. Sr. Clemente, who studied the Divine Comedy in Florence and has taught the subject for many years, does an expert job of speaking to the most important parts of the poem.

Dante's Divine Comedy presents the unique opportunity to follow along with your own copy of Dante's work, or to simply understand the writing and its interpretation through Sr. Clemente's lectures. Either way, as you follow Dante's incredible journey, Sr. Clemente will be there to help you understand exactly what is happening and how we should understand such an amazing piece of spiritual literature. As Sr. Clemente says of those that follow her lectures, "They will find that the Divine Comedy lifts up their hearts."

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Title: Knowing and Growing in Assurance of Faith

Author: Joel R. Beeke

Narrator: George W. Sarris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-01-17

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Assurance of faith is the conviction that one belongs to Christ through faith and will enjoy everlasting salvation. It is more than believing the gospel - it is believing that these truths apply to you. Having assurance affects life in more ways than forgiveness of sin, alleviation of guilt, and salvation from the punishment of hell - it affects your whole being, firing up your affections for Christ, your unshakable trust in God, your burden for the unsaved and your joy in life and even death.

Members Reviews:

can't get through it

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

The tone of the author is difficult to take seriously. All the Bible references are distracting from the story. I think there's a good message in here but between the reference interruptions to the story and the reader's tone hard to take seriously I had to stop listening. Maybe it would be a good book in print.

What was most disappointing about Joel R. Beekes story?

The Bible references are important but constantly interrupt the message.

How could the performance have been better?

Different tone, put references at end as endnotes.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

frustration

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Title: Grace/Truth 1.0

Subtitle: Five Conversations Every Thoughtful Christian Should Have About Faith, Sexuality and Gender

Author: Dr. Preston Sprinkle

Narrator: Dr. Preston Sprinkle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-09-17

Publisher: The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Grace/Truth 1.0 is a five-week small group learning experience that introduces Christians to LGBT+ people, the language to use and avoid, a theologically faithful view of marriage and sexuality, and practical guidance on how to embody the love of Christ toward sexual and gender minorities. This learning experience is designed for Bible studies, discussion groups, elder teams, pastoral staff, or any other small group of Christians who desire to engage questions of faith, sexuality and gender with both grace and truth.

Grace/Truth 1.0 contains many questions designed to facilitate small group discussions where Christians can engage the material in thoughtful ways. It's also accompanied with a documentary about Christians who have wrestled with their faith, sexuality or gender identity, along with several short teaching videos for each chapter that help the group to engage the topics discussed in this book (The Grace/Truth 1.0 videos/DVDs must be purchased separately). Those who want to go deeper can listen to podcasts that go deeper into the subjects discussed in Grace/Truth 1.0.

The additional resources mentioned can be found online here: https://www.centerforfaith.com/resources-overview

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Title: What Do Jesus' Parables Mean?

Subtitle: Crucial Questions Series

Author: R. C. Sproul

Narrator: George W. Sarris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-17

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary:

Jesus was known for presenting many of his teachings in parables, short stories that illustrate a point. In His own day and in ours, Jesus' stories have often been misunderstood, and their riches have been overlooked. In What Do Jesus' Parables Mean?, Dr. R.C. Sproul explores the parables of Jesus, laying out their meaning and the rich blessings that they promise to believers.

Members Reviews:

Solid and succinct explanation of the parables

It is a commonplace that the most effective way to explain to explain a complex issue, event, or relationship is to tell a story. This use of story is as old as storytelling itself.

One kind of storytelling â the use of the parable â is strongly associated with Jesus, largely because of the accounts of the parables in the gospels. But Jesus didnât invent the parable. By New Testament times, the parable was commonly used by the Pharisees and rabbis to explain or illustrate Mosaic law, says R.S. Sproul in âWhat Do Jesusâ Parables Mean?.â Jesus often used the form of the parable but in a very different way. âJesus used them to give new revelation,â Sproul writes. And he points out that you find the parable used anywhere in the New Testament except in the gospels.

In this relatively short and concise account thatâs part of the Crucial Question series, Sproul examines 11 of the parable of Jesus. They include the unjust judge; the rich fool; Lazarus and the rich man; the Hidden treasure and the pearl of great price; the workers in the vineyard; the Pharisee and the tax collector; the unforgiving servant; the good Samaritan; the prodigal son; the wise and foolish bridesmaids; and the talents. All of these are recorded in the gospels of Luke and/or Matthew.

Sproul points out that, for a long time, the parables were interpreted using the so-called âallegorical method,â which looked at everything, and every detail, in a parable is having deep theological significance. Today, parables are interpreted as having one central point, and so Sproul does not get bogged down in examining every single detail of each parable.

He also points out that the parables were used to explain Jesusâ teaching â for those who had an understanding. And they were used to conceal, for those who did not. People might still understand the point of a good story, even if they didnât grasp that Jesus was teaching about the kingdom of God.

Until his death in December of 2017, Sproul led Ligonier Ministries, based in Sanford, Florida. He wrote numerous books, articles, sermons, and speeches on Christianity, church history, theology, Calvinism, Reformed theology, and related topics. The Crucial Questions series now includes some 30 topics which are free as eBooks, and volume on conscience is a part of the series.

The parables are familiar, but familiarity doesnât suggest they should be overlooked. They include some of the bedrock meaning of what Jesus taught about the kingdom of God. Sproulâs âWhat Do Jesusâ Parables Mean?â provide both a solid introduction and a succinct explanation.

Good Introduction to Jesus' Parables

This is a good introduction to Jesus' parables, but since it is a short book and it covers eleven parables, it only scratches the surface.