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Many Christians are acquainted the writings of Charles Spurgeon, but few realise just now many other great men of God also penned wonderful devotionals and Bible commentaries that contain timeless insights and lessons still very relevant in our modern times. More classic devotional writers from centuries gone by are brought to light and life in this second volume of 100 devotional gems from 25 different authors. Includes 100 audio tracks, each between two and four minutes long.

The book of Colossians is a Prison Epistle (letter written while in prison). Paul wrote it circa 60-62 A.D. The key personalities include Paul, Timothy, Tychicus, Onesimus, Aristarchus, Mark, and Epaphras. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. The basic problem was a Judaic-Gnostic heresy that sought to mix Greek philosophy with Christian theology. Gnostic philosophy taught that matter was evil.

The book of Phillipians is a Prison Epistle (letter written while in prison). Paul wrote it about 62 A.D. as he anticipated his release from prison. They key personalities are the Apostle Paul, Timothy, Epaphroditus, Euodia, and Syntyche. It was written to show his appreciation and love to the Phillipians in a thank-you letter for their continued help and support, and also to encourage their growth.

Over forty years as a missionary traveling through four continents has brought A. W. Trenholm in contact with many divergent doctrines and, often, misrepresentations of the existence, nature, and purpose of hell. Hell is usually represented as a place of eternal suffering, but in his own journey there, unlike in Dante's trip to the Inferno, Trenholm was directed by what the Bible actually says about it, all the while escorted by a very lovely and knowledgeable guide.

The setting of 1st and 2nd Maccabees is about a century and a half after the conquest of Judea by the Greeks under Alexander the Great. It tells how the Greek ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes attempted to suppress the Jewish religion, resulting in the Maccabean Revolt from 175 to 134 BCE.

The Holy Bible is the most influential and widely published book ever written. It has been translated into over 2,000 languages and still the world's best-selling book every year. English speakers around the world are acclaiming this new recording of the King James Bible by British narrator Christopher Glyn, who draws on 35 years’ experience as a Christian narrator and broadcaster to bring you this expressive reading, which captures the beauty and power of God's word and makes the King James English clear.

The Holy Bible is the most influential and widely published book ever written. It has been translated into over 2,000 languages and is still the world's best-selling book every year.

The book of "Song of Solomon" is a large love poem filled with smaller poems of different kinds. Solomon is the author and he wrote it sometime during his reign 970-930 B.C. It is a story of a bridegroom who is in love with his bride. Key personalities are King Solomon, the Shulammite girl, and friends. The story greatly emphasizes the sanctity of marriage and that it is designed, blessed and consecrated in the eyes of the Lord. The purpose of "Song of Songs", as it is also called, is a picture of God's love for His people.

Enjoy this 18 week collection of unique meditations on key scriptures from the four Gospels by Charles H. Spurgeon (1834 - 1892), one of the most popular authors of all time. Taken from his celebrated Morning and Evening meditations, these devotional readings offer Christians of all denominations an uplifting dose of Charles Spurgeon's wit and wisdom as he meditates on the deeper meaning of key scriptures.

The epistle of James was penned by the half brother of Jesus, who became a pillar of the church after Jesus' death. Written to a largely Jewish audience, James strongly urges the followers of Jesus to live a holy life and to ensure that their new faith is not in words only but is also manifested in good deeds.

The Holy Bible is the most influential and widely published book ever written. It has been translated into over 2,000 languages and is still the world's best-selling book every year.

The Holy Bible is the most influential and widely published book ever written. It has been translated into over 2,000 languages and is still the world's best-selling book every year.

Enjoy this 20-week collection of unique meditations on key scriptures from the Prophetic Books of the Bible by Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892), one of the most popular authors all time. Taken from his celebrated "Morning and Evening" meditations, these devotional readings offer Christians of all denominations an uplifting dose of Charles Spurgeon's wit and wisdom as he meditates on the deeper meaning of key scriptures. In this audiobook, British narrator Christopher Glyn's expressive reading brings Spurgeon's rich, 19th Century English prose alive for the modern listener.

The prophetic books of the Old Testament are named for the many prophets chosen by God to warn the Israelite people of their waywardness and urge them to repent and stay faithful to him. The majority of these books were written before the conquest of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, but several of the minor prophets detail the return to Jerusalem from their exile to rebuild the city.

The Holy Bible is the most influential and widely published book ever written. It has been translated into over 2,000 languages and is still the world's best-selling book every year.

What amazes people most about this book is that it provides an actual glimpse into the vast, mystical, and wondrous world of the spirit. For it is the written account of the author’s journeys to that world, guided through the experience by a boy from the city of Tricon. In this masterfully constructed outpost of heaven itself, the author discovers that facilities in the heavenly realms are far superior to those on Earth - and that Tricon is a staging area for one of the greatest wars ever to be fought between the forces of good and the armies of the evil Fallen Ones.

The book of Psalms is a collection of poetry and songs written by numerous authors throughout the Bible, from Moses to Solomon, although a large number were written by King David. The psalms are a mixture of praise, rejoicing and lamentation to God which convey deep emotions to the listener. Filled with lyrical beauty, well-known verses and illuminating content, this book is an essential companion for meditative worship on all occasions.

A senior living in the future finds that he is on the wrong side of the law and has become a criminal because of his outdated convictions. His entire mind-set and lifestyle have made him a person of interest to the rulers of the new world in which he lives. Progressively marginalized almost to the point of extinction by new laws and requirements of an all-powerful government, his life is difficult.

Israel's next judge, Samuel, is born to Hannah, a previously barren woman. Hannah gives Samuel to Israel's chief priest, Eli, to be raised as a Nazirite. The priesthood in Israel is in a general state of decline, and Eli's sons are disobeying God's laws. God declares that he will choose a new priest for Israel from outside Eli's family and begins delivering messages to Samuel as a young man. Samuel becomes a recognized prophet throughout Israel, delivering God's messages to the people.

The historical books of the Bible span hundreds of years of the Israelites' history, beginning with their conquest of the Promised Land and carrying on through the rule of judges and the reign of kings. This volume also records the eventual defeat of Israel by the Babylonians and their return from exile many years later to rebuild the holy city of Jerusalem. Throughout these events is a continuous cycle of disobedience, judgment and repentance, depicting the consequences of sin but also the infinite mercy of God for the truly penitent.