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Unplugged from the Matrix of Churchianity: Must-Read Bible Resources
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The Companion Bible: Enlarged Type EditionThe Companion Bible: Enlarged Type Edition by E. W. Bullinger
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The enlarged type edition of this King James study Bible is excellent. The extensive side notes explain idioms and meanings from the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. Its thorough topical outlines of the Scripture assist the reader to understand the structure and appreciate the beauty of our Father's written Word. The appendix information is invaluable. You would not regret buying this one.
The New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version with the Apocrypha, Third Edition (Hardcover 9700A)The New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version with the Apocrypha, Third Edition (Hardcover 9700A)
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This is a helpful newer translation of the Bible to use with serious analysis of the text, and comes complete with the Apocrypha (books that were published in the original 1611 King James Bible, and have since been removed). Take advantage of the copious translation and comprehension notes.
Holy Bible: From the Ancient Eastern Text: George M. Lamsa's Translation From the Aramaic of the PeshittaHoly Bible: From the Ancient Eastern Text: George M. Lamsa's Translation From the Aramaic of the Peshitta by George M. Lamsa
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Lamsa's translation of the complete Bible from Aramaic (Syriac) sources offers much insight as an alternative to the late Massoretic Text of the 'Old Testament' and Koine Greek of the 'New.' Pick this Book up often for an alternate reading of a passage you are studying - it just might surprise you.
Harmony of the GospelsHarmony of the Gospels
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Here is a surprisingly practical reference to the 4 canonical Gospels. It harmonizes the narratives into historical and literary order, scene by scene, line by line, word for word. Using a column system, you can easily compare the Gospel accounts in both the King James translation and the Greek Textus Receptus. Finally, its appendix, 'Saul (Paul) of Tarsus' is useful and amusing.
The New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible: Large Print EditionThe New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible: Large Print Edition by James Strong
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Dr. Strong's lexical numbering system is still used by other Biblical Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek dictionaries today. This indispensable tool teaches the full meaning of the words your Bible translation is based on. Find out how multiple Hebrew words are all translated the same way in English. Discover lost meanings, and you will no longer have to depend upon the opinion of translators.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English LexiconBrown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon by Francis Brown
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While Dr. Strong offers his own Hebrew, Chaldae (Aramaic) and Greek dictionaries, this is second lexicon for Biblical Hebrew. Use it alongside the Strong's Concordance. It is also recommended that you acquire Thayer's Greek lexicon as an alternate to Dr. Strong's dictionary of the 'New Testament' Greek.
The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, 2 volume setThe Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, 2 volume set by Ludwig Koehler
Buy new: $214.20 / Used from: $190.00
This Lexicon is pricey (as all of Brill Publishers books are), however it is a real gem. This Hebrew and Aramaic lexicon represents the latest modern scholarship has to offer in Biblical Hebrew. Besides another witness to the meanings of the words, this lexicon also features word origins, taking you into the Akkadian and even Ugaritic! There is also a CD version.
A Critical Lexicon and Concordance to the English and Greek New TestamentA Critical Lexicon and Concordance to the English and Greek New Testament by E. W. Bullinger
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For those interested in better understanding their 'New Testament', this Book comes highly recommended. Bullinger has once again offered an invaluable resource into the meanings of the Koine Greek of the Bible, and makes great use of his knowledge concerning figures of speech.
Figures of Speech Used in the Bible: Explained and IllustratedFigures of Speech Used in the Bible: Explained and Illustrated by E. Bullinger
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Bullinger's magnum opus. Even reading a good Bible translation (or several) can leave the Student with a lot of unanswered questions. This Book will help unlock the meanings of many figures of speech, idioms and other literary devices, used throughout the Scriptures. Search out the meaning of a confusing passage or discover a subtle message that you've been reading right over for years.
Idioms in the Bible Explained and A Key to the Original GospelsIdioms in the Bible Explained and A Key to the Original Gospels by George M. Lamsa
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Here is another great resource to help uncover the meanings of some 1000+ idioms and customs referenced in the Bible. Learn to better interpret the Scriptures based on the context of the day. This book should also serve as an introduction to the Aramaic primacy of portions of the Gospels.
Missing Links Discovered in Assyrian Tablets: Study of Assyrian Tables of IsraelMissing Links Discovered in Assyrian Tablets: Study of Assyrian Tables of Israel by E. Raymond
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The 'lost tribes' of Israel are only lost to themselves. In this Book, archaeologist E. Raymond Capt takes you on an historical investigative journey, retracing the steps of the ancient Israelites in their migrations northward and westward to the 'appointed place.' Discover the fascinating conclusion as to who and where these lost sheep are. Could you be an Israelite?
Abrahamic Covenant: A study outline of the Identity of God's PeopleAbrahamic Covenant: A study outline of the Identity of God's People by E. Raymond Capt
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Learn of the fulfillment of YHVH God's promises to Abraham. 'This outline of the identity of God's people, as revealed in this study of God's Covenant with Abraham, was compiled as a guide for Bible students. Traces Abraham's descendants through the formation of the Tribes of Israel, their captivities and migration to their appointed land in Europe and later on to America...' Capt is pro-Paul.
Tracing Our AncestorsTracing Our Ancestors by Frederick Haberman
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Here is another book that addresses the Identity of the Covenant People. Join Haberman as he takes you on a tour of the history of ancient Phoencia, Israelites, Druids, Britain, Ireland and even into the New World. Fascinating to say the least.
The Non-Jewish Origins of the Sephardic Jews (Suny Series in Anthropology and Judaic Studies)The Non-Jewish Origins of the Sephardic Jews (Suny Series in Anthropology and Judaic Studies) by Paul Wexler
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Wexler, a Professor of Linguistics at Tel-Aviv University, here paints a colorful picture of the Sephardic Jews as representing a host of 'non-Jewish' ethnicities. This book is very academic in nature and is not for the layperson.
The Ashkenazic Jews: A Slavo-Turkic People in Search of a Jewish IdentityThe Ashkenazic Jews: A Slavo-Turkic People in Search of a Jewish Identity by Paul Wexler
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In this Book, Wexler turns to address the other major ethnic group of modern Jews: the Ashkenazi. He demonstrates that Western Slavic tribes converted to Judaism, and argues that Yiddish has its roots to the slavic language. This work is also very academic in nature.
The Thirteenth TribeThe Thirteenth Tribe by Arthur Koestler
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Koestler here demonstrates that many of today's Jews (particularly the Ashkenazi) are non-Semitic in origin. The Book 'Traces the history of the ancient Khazar Empire...which in the Dark ages became converted to Judaism.' It also uses evidence to suggest that the Khazars 'migrated to Poland and formed the cradle of Western Jewry.'
The Orthodox Corruption of Scripture: The Effect of Early Christological Controversies on the Text of the New TestamentThe Orthodox Corruption of Scripture: The Effect of Early Christological Controversies on the Text of the New Testament by Bart D. Ehrman
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Just how much has the lying pen of the scribes...lied? This book examines all of the so-called 'heresies' that the emerging 'orthodox' Church of the 2nd and 3rd centuries labeled, and the places and possibilities that 'orthodoxy' forcibly found its way into the Scripture.
Lost Christianities: The Battles for Scripture and the Faiths We Never KnewLost Christianities: The Battles for Scripture and the Faiths We Never Knew by Bart D. Ehrman
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The title of this Book speaks for itself. Dive into the world of alternate Christian sects that were eventually thwarted by the Roman Church. Learn who they were, what they believed and maybe even what they wrote. Salvage the forgotten faiths.
Lost Scriptures: Books that Did Not Make It into the New TestamentLost Scriptures: Books that Did Not Make It into the New Testament by Bart D. Ehrman
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This is a helpful resource. Find out what the established Church didn't want you to by going on a treasure hunt for Books that didn't make the 'canon cut.' This is your treasure map.
The Nag Hammadi LibraryThe Nag Hammadi Library by James M. Robinson
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Ready to take the 'red pill'? Discover a few brands of Christianity that didn't survive the rise and dominance of the Roman (and largely Pauline) orthodoxy. This is an early translation of a lot of manuscripts that were salvaged from a jar in the desert! Experience the once-lost Gospel of Philip, learn more about Mary the Magdalene or read other Gnostic flavored texts suppressed by the Church.
The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (Penguin Classics)The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (Penguin Classics)
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Among the first long-overdue translations of the Dead Sea Scrolls, this work (or a similar edition by Geza Vermes) should be in your library. Read translations of the oldest manuscripts from 'Old Testament' writings thus found (hidden in caves)! Likewise, take a look into the daily life and worldview of the ancient community these Scrolls represent.
The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered: The First Complete Translation and Interpretation of 50 Key Documents withheld for Over 35 YearsThe Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered: The First Complete Translation and Interpretation of 50 Key Documents withheld for Over 35 Years by Robert H. Eisenman
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Stepping into the 'desert of the real', we find an alternate translation of several Dead Sea documents and fragments that shines new light on the early Messianic assembly of believers under the leadership of James. The researcher is also offered an enticing explanation of the community responsible for these Scrolls. Were they believers in the Way?
James the Brother of Jesus: The Key to Unlocking the Secrets of Early Christianity and the Dead Sea ScrollsJames the Brother of Jesus: The Key to Unlocking the Secrets of Early Christianity and the Dead Sea Scrolls by Robert H. Eisenman
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Escape 'the Matrix' and learn how James (not Peter) was the head of the early assembly of Messianic believers and explore how his influence and person has been distorted and unreported by Christian tradition in subsequent 'New Testament' writings. This book is one of the first to explore such issues in depth and stems from research into the Dead Sea Scrolls and other extra-canonical writings.
The Brother of Jesus and the Lost Teachings of ChristianityThe Brother of Jesus and the Lost Teachings of Christianity by Jeffrey J. Bütz
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Continue to explore the role of James among the early believers in Yahshua [Jesus]. Learn how that role was marginalized by the early established Church to make way for Paul's gospel and his 'Gentile' Christianity.
Jesus' Words Only or Was Paul the Apostle Jesus Condemns in Revelation 2:2Jesus' Words Only or Was Paul the Apostle Jesus Condemns in Revelation 2:2 by Douglas J. Del Tondo
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How deep does the 'bunny hole' go? This book will challenge all Pauline Christians to consider their Apostle like they've never before. Understand for the first time how Paul misquotes the Scripture to promote his false doctrines. Realize that Paul's gospel was not the next revelation in the Kingdom Message of our Lord - it is a departure from it.
Paul: Follower of Jesus or Founder of Christianity?Paul: Follower of Jesus or Founder of Christianity? by David Wenham
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Written by a proponent of Paul, this is a must-have for the Student of Paul and Paul's relationship to Christianity as a whole. How much did Paul know about Christ, did Paul's doctrine line up with the Christ's Message, and, most interestingly, how much of Paul's teaching found its way directly into the canonical Gospels? Consider David Wenham's other title, 'Paul and Jesus: the True Story.'
The Gospels of Mary: The Secret Tradition of Mary Magdalene, the Companion of JesusThe Gospels of Mary: The Secret Tradition of Mary Magdalene, the Companion of Jesus by Marvin Meyer
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Yet again, the orthodoxy in Rome, primarily founded upon the overly sexist hierarchical system established by Paul, has marginalized another important Biblical figure: Mary the Magdalene. See how this companion of Yahshua [Jesus] was smeared and remembered as nothing more than a prostitute, while you explore the canonical gospels as well as those of Peter, Mary and Philip.
Jesus Was MarriedJesus Was Married by Ogden, Compiler Kraut
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This is a hard to find book showcasing some of the older arguments for a married Messiah. Kraut comes from a Mormon background, and those interested may want to search out another title by him, 'Polygamy in the Bible,' as both books share similar content.
The Woman with the Alabaster Jar: Mary Magdalen and the Holy GrailThe Woman with the Alabaster Jar: Mary Magdalen and the Holy Grail by Margaret Starbird
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This book is another exploration into the possibility of a married Messiah. The potential wife in question is Mary Magdalene, and a wide variety of research avenues are traveled down. You will have to excuse the "sacred feminine" mumbo jumbo.
Last Battle Cry: Christianity's Final Conflict with EvilLast Battle Cry: Christianity's Final Conflict with Evil
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This is a scarce work that takes the reader on a book-by-book crash course of the Bible. The attention of the Author focuses on the family themes of the sacred Scriptures, concerning Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Specifically, in the 'New Testament', the focus is on the Gospels and how Paul perverted their simple Message. A great reference.
Jesus in the TalmudJesus in the Talmud by Peter Schafer
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This is what Judaism's foundational corpus teaches. 'The Talmudic stories make fun of Jesus' birth from a virgin, fervently contest his claim to be the Messiah and Son of God...maintain that he was rightfully executed as a blasphemer and idolater...subvert the Christian idea of Jesus' resurrection and insist he got the punishment he deserved in hell--and that a similar fate awaits his followers.'
The Talmud Unmasked: The Secret Rabbinical Teachings Concerning ChristiansThe Talmud Unmasked: The Secret Rabbinical Teachings Concerning Christians by I. B. Pranaitis
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A closer study of the foundational text of Rabbinic Judaism has a lot to offer. This book will reveal what the Jewish Talmud has to say on the subjects of Christians, Jesus, Gentiles, and much more. Should stimulate interfaith understanding.
Jewish History, Jewish Religion: The Weight of Three Thousand Years (Pluto Middle Eastern Studies)Jewish History, Jewish Religion: The Weight of Three Thousand Years (Pluto Middle Eastern Studies) by Israel Shahak
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Holocaust survivor, Professor Shahak, discusses the situation in the modern Middle East. Raised an Orthodox Jew, the Author educates the reader concerning that Talmudic religion, which he says is "poisoning minds and hearts." This touching Book has the potential to save lives!
Judaism's Strange GodsJudaism's Strange Gods by Michael A. Hoffman II
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Referencing the Talmud and Kabbalah, this great Book seeks to dispel ignorance of the Pharisaic religion that Yahshua [Jesus] rejected. The Author outlines the 'tradition of the elders' and helps the reader come to understand how it stands in conflict with the Law and Prophets. Stand upon the true Rock - anything else is part of the Matrix.
The Plot Against ChristianityThe Plot Against Christianity by Elizabeth Dilling
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In this outstanding yet misunderstood Book, Elizabeth Dilling endeavors to explain to the reader who exactly is a Jew and what the Talmud teaches. Several pages from the volumes of the Babylonian Talmud are reproduced, and the topics of Communism and Zionism are also addressed. This is a great introduction to the sacred text and modern history of Judaism.