Bc Crothers

Broschiertes Buch

Wilting Tree of Life

Struggles in Faith

Beschreibung

In VOLUME ONE: THE LIFE OF JUDAS OF GAMALA, you will read three intertwined stories. First, Judas of Gamala who passionately cares for God and his people-enough to rob and kill in the name of righteousness. Second, the Iscariot's family faces constant change in politics, rituals, rising costs, and attacks from soldiers. Third, leaders who shape the lives of the people, for better or worse. Judas of Gamala, leader of the Palestinian Zealot Freedom Fighters, introduces portions of history that contrarily helped destroy Jewish life by 73 CE.Events occur in rapid order: Stolen weapons taken to unusual hiding places. An unusual birth story and an unusual circumcision ritual that includes the infant and an adult! A damaged synagogue need the help of women. A joyful wedding takes place, representing the spoils of the wealthy. These are examples of 'ordinary' living in the 30s CE. Ordinary-that appreciation for a peaceful life-did not last. The stories that follow are often disturbing. They include soldier abuse, killings, rapes, and the destruction of entire villages and people. Crucifixions happen most days as examples of Roman injustice. Terrorist acts occur most days as examples of the people's hatred toward Rome.Because of its bombardment of constant change, citizens live in a state of worry. Changes in Palestine's leadership, from Herod the Great's death to Rome's changes in prefects and army generals to change in the Highpriest's office to a people's determination to destroy the taxation burden that keeps them in bondage, and the manmade stifling laws that dull their spiritual lives.Hope comes their way through the acts of Judas of Gamala and his Zealot Freedom Fighters. This movement acts in ways the people cannot. The Zealots goal is to keep their Land free from infidels, for this Holy Land became theirs-the Chosen People-through the Words of their One God. No act is beyond them. They show no mercy. Rome calls them terrorists, but their people call them heroes.

Autor

Twenty-year-old BC Crothers became a Christian while reading the New Testament at a private retreat in a German hotel. Thankfully, her questions and textual conflicts did not deter her from becoming a student of the Holy Bible. After joining the American Episcopal Church, she graduated from the three-year Education for Ministry program. She taught Sunday school classes from grade school to adults and became a biblical spiritual director. After writing and teaching from her workbooks, at the encouragement of her bishop, BC attended the Virginia Theological Seminary, earning a Master in Theological Studies degree. She has held most church positions while writing on Faith issues. As a lover of God, family, friends, country, democracy, and the educational process throughout life, BC has always been intrigued by people’s spiritual journeys. Her primary objective is to help people find strength in Faith through her writings. In this regard, she has authored Art of Loving God, and Church-Filling Techniques for Building Community, both books long out of print. The What Jesus Heard-Biblical Hebrew for the Bible Reader will undergo revision, but this project is on hold until the current research and writing schedule eases. BC, helping others in the writing field, is the previous owner of Soul Care Books, LLC. BC presently lives in Florida with her husband, Jack, who serves as ‘reader’, bringing light to needed terms. You can reach out to her at [e-mail] or visit her website BCCrothersAuthor.com. BC has two mottos she lives by: Living is for Now. Eternity is Forever. Power is in the Pen. Supreme Power is in the Sharing.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: AEGA Design Publishing Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 316
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 680g
• ISBN-13: 9781068539824
• ISBN-10: 1068539828
• Artikelnr.: 73226424