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Eric Metaxas

    27 giugno 1963

    Eric Metaxas è un autore le cui opere spaziano in diversi generi, dalle opere popolari all'apologetica, tradotte in oltre 25 lingue. La sua carriera eclettica sottolinea la sua versatilità, avendo scritto per una vasta gamma di piattaforme. Metaxas si concentra sulla creazione di biografie avvincenti e libri per bambini che risuonano con un vasto pubblico. Il suo approccio fonde profondità intellettuale con una presentazione accessibile, rendendolo una voce degna di nota nella letteratura popolare e nell'advocacy della fede.

    Sequela
    7 Women. And the Secret of Their Greatness
    It's Time to Sleep, My Love
    Bonhoeffer
    Amazing Grace LP
    The Fool and the Flying Ship - Book & Cassette
    • Amazing Grace LP

      • 512pagine
      • 18 ore di lettura

      The biography highlights the extraordinary life of British abolitionist William Wilberforce, detailing his significant contributions as a human rights activist and cultural reformer. It explores his influential role in Parliament, showcasing his dedication to the abolition of the slave trade and his impact on social reform during the 18th and 19th centuries.

      Amazing Grace LP
      4,8
    • Traces the life of the Christian theologian whose faith led him to speak out against Nazism and join in unsuccessful attempts to assassinate Hitler, discussing the personalities and experiences that shaped him and detailing his role in the religious resistance to Nazism.

      Bonhoeffer
      4,5
    • It's Time to Sleep, My Love

      • 34pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      As comforting as a soft blanket and warm as a goodnight hug, Eric Metaxas's lullaby It's Time to Sleep, My Love is delightfully brought to life by bestselling artist Nancy Tillman (On the Night You Were Born), whose illustrations celebrate the wonders of the natural world, and the bonds of family. It's time to sleep, it's time to sleep, the fishes croon in waters deep. The songbirds sing in trees above, "It's time to sleep, my love, my love." As children prepare for bed, the world around them is also settling down for the night. Animals who live in the jungle, the forest, the sea—all whisper to their babies a soft refrain: It's time to sleep, my love. It's Time to Sleep, My Love is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

      It's Time to Sleep, My Love
      4,5
    • A beautiful gift edition of this instant classic exclusively for graduates, with a special letter from Eric Metaxas to those entering the next phase of life’s journey. What makes a great woman great? In Seven Women, New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas provides an answer by telling the captivating stories of seven women who changed the course of history and impacted the world in astonishing ways. Teenaged Joan of Arc heard God’s command and led the French army to a mighty victory over the British. Susanna Wesley, the mother of nineteen children, gave the world its most significant evangelist and its greatest hymn-writer, her sons John and Charles. Corrie ten Boom risked her life to hide Dutch Jews from the Nazis in World War II and somehow survived the horrors of a concentration camp, but her greatest feat was her forgiveness of her tormentors years later. And Rosa Parks’s God-given sense of justice and unshakable dignity helped launch the twentieth century’s greatest social movement. Seven Women reveals how the extraordinary women profiled here achieved their greatness, inspiring readers to lives propelled by a call beyond themselves.

      7 Women. And the Secret of Their Greatness
      4,4
    • Sequela

      • 376pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      L'interpretazione del discorso della montagna che Dietrich Bonhoeffer scrisse a Londra nel 1934 e tutte le lezioni sul Nuovo Testamento che tenne a Finkenwalde erano dedicate alla chiamata alla sequela di Gesù Cristo. Pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1937, questo volume era ritenuto nel Terzo Reich un'autentica testimonianza di fede cristiana e pertanto un testo militante contro l'ingiustizia del nazionalsocialismo. Con l'aiuto del commento in questa nuova edizione critica il peso teologico del libro si rivela unitamente al panorama storico contemporaneo nel quale è nato.

      Sequela
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    • In a literary showdown with the Four Horsemen of the New Atheism--Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Sam Harris--Metaxas neatly skewers them with their own swords. Along the way he presents breathtaking evidence from the fields of archaeology, nanoscience, and quantum physics that overwhelmingly confirms the accounts of creation in the ancient Hebrew scriptures. He also spotlights the stories of some of the best scientists of the last century--and former leading atheists--whose scholarship and intellectual honesty eventually led them to faith in the very creator they once assured the world did not exist

      Is Atheism Dead?
      4,3
    • Seven Men

      • 240pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      In this beautiful gift edition exclusively for graduates--with a special letter from the author to those entering the next phase of life's journey--- bestselling author Eric Metaxas presents seven exquisitely crafted short portraits of men who changed history through their exemplary lives of commitment and faith.

      Seven Men
      4,3
    • THE YOUNG ALEXANDRIANS

      • 596pagine
      • 21 ore di lettura

      Two young Alexandrians experience the Palestine/Israeli conflict in all its complexity from adolescence through to adulthood finally finding themselves as aid workers in the Gaza Strip on the eve of Nakba Day as Israel celebrates the announcement of US's intention to transfer their Embassy to Jerusalem.

      THE YOUNG ALEXANDRIANS
      5,0
    • Seven Women

      • 240pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      In this highly anticipated follow-up to the enormously successful Seven Men, New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas gives us seven captivating portraits of some of history's greatest women, each of whom changed the course of history by following God's call upon their lives---now in paperback.

      Seven Women
      4,3
    • Religionless Christianity

      God's Answer to Evil

      • 140pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Focusing on the transformative power of faith, the author urges Christians to move beyond mere rituals to embody their beliefs fully and joyfully. Drawing inspiration from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, he emphasizes the importance of a living, active faith that confronts evil and rejects empty religiosity. This call to action aims to inspire a revival and a renaissance in Christian culture, advocating for a profound personal and communal awakening that impacts every facet of life.

      Religionless Christianity
      4,3
    • Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving

      A Harvest Story from Colonial America of How One Native American's Friendship Saved the Pilgrims

      • 48pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      The true story reveals how a Native American's kindness and resilience played a pivotal role in the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims. Through the lens of historical adventure, the narrative emphasizes themes of suffering, generosity, and friendship, portraying a profound connection that transcends cultural divides. Eric Metaxas presents a perspective that highlights divine intervention as the true hero behind this iconic event in American history.

      Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving
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    • In an earnest and searing wake-up call, the author of the bestseller Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy warns of the haunting similarities between today’s American church and the German church of the 1930s. Echoing Bonhoeffer’s prophetic call, Eric Metaxas exhorts his fellow Christians to repent of their silence in the face of evil before it is too late.

      Letter to the American Church
      4,2
    • Drawing parallels between the German Church's inaction in the 1930s and the current American Church, this study guide complements Eric Metaxas's bestselling work. It encourages readers to confront challenging issues through daily reflection questions and weekly discussion prompts. Each chapter is summarized and includes a word bank of key terms, enhancing understanding. The guide also features a closing prayer for each chapter, inviting readers to seek spiritual guidance as they engage with the material and consider their role in addressing injustice.

      Letter to the American Church Study Guide
      3,8
    • Martin Luther

      • 480pagine
      • 17 ore di lettura

      A meticulously researched account of Luther's life, this biography offers a human portrait that is both instructive and engaging. Metaxas excels at storytelling and character development, making the narrative gripping and accessible. His unique insights into the 16th-century revolutionary provide a deep understanding of Luther's impact on the modern world. This magisterial biography is extensively researched, beautifully balancing fact and fiction. It challenges common misconceptions about Luther, revealing the profound influence he had on creating a future where individuals could read the Bible for themselves. The book is a blend of biography, theology, political philosophy, and cultural history, presented in a compelling narrative that reads like a novel. Critics praise it as a brilliant achievement, highlighting its bold, fast-paced style and Metaxas's signature wit. This formidable work captures the nuances of Luther's character and significance, making it an indispensable read for anyone seeking to understand why he is remembered as a pivotal figure in history. Metaxas's writing shines here, correcting myths and illuminating the life of a man who profoundly shaped our world.

      Martin Luther
      4,1
    • Shares compelling case studies that support theories about the plausibility of miracles to discuss what they are, why they happen, and how they can be understood. What are miracles, and why do we believe in them? And why do some people dismiss them out of hand, as if they can never happen? The audiobook provides undeniably compelling evidence that there's something real to be reckoned with, whatever one has thought of this topic before. It provides a wide range of real stories of the miraculous and will engage the reader in the serious discussion that this fascinating and rich subject deserves.

      Miracles
      4,0
    • The Emperor's New Clothes

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      This is a children's book about the Emperor's new clothes.

      The Emperor's New Clothes
      3,9
    • Study Guide Is Atheism Dead?

      • 204pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      This study guide complements the book "Is Atheism Dead?" by offering an insightful exploration of belief in a higher power. Designed by Metaxas, it encourages readers to delve deeper into themes of faith, reason, and the fundamental questions surrounding humanity's quest for meaning. Through its structured approach, the guide aims to enhance understanding and provoke thoughtful discussion on the nature of belief and atheism.

      Study Guide Is Atheism Dead?
    • Wilberforce

      • 416pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      26. Juli 1833. Das britische Parlament beschliesst die Abschaffung der Sklaverei. Für William Wilberforce geht - drei Tage vor seinem Tod - ein Traum in Erfüllung, für den er sein ganzes Leben gekämpft hat. Trotz Krieg, Morddrohungen und Selbstzweifel hatte er nie aufgegeben. Doch warum setzte ein Politiker wie er seine Karriere aufs Spiel? Nach einer Europareise 1784 die Weichenstellung: Heimlich traf er sich mit John Newton - Ex-Sklavenschiffkapitän, Dichter von " "Amazing Grace" " und im Einsatz für die Unterdrückten. Tief beeindruckt verliess er ihn und wendete sich bald vollständig dem christlichen Glauben zu. Er nannte es seine " "grosse Wandlung" ". Noch ahnte er nicht, dass es viel mehr sein sollte.

      Wilberforce
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    • Dietrich Bonhoeffer bol nemecký kazateľ, teológ a odporca nacizmu. Jeho knihy o nasledovaní Krista, o cirkvi a zodpovednosti kresťanov vo svete majú dodnes obrovský vplyv. Bonhoeffer sa zapojil do snáh o odstránenie Hitlera, ale Gestapo ho zatklo a 9. apríla 1945 popravilo. Eric Metaxas v obsiahlom životopise sleduje všetky roviny Bonhoefferovho života a rozpráva dramatický príbeh ohromnej morálnej odvahy tvárou v tvár monštruóznemu zlu. Autor naštudoval veľa pôvodných zdrojov, aby nám predstavil obdivuhodnú celistvosť Bonhoefferovej teológie, jeho politických postojov a občianskych činov.

      Bonhoeffer – kazateľ, špión, martýr
      5,0
    • Prečo toľko ľudí verí v zázraky? Čo o nás prezrádzajú? Čo máme robiť so zážitkami, ktoré nevieme vysvetliť? Autor uvádza presvedčivé, niekedy priam úchvatné dôkazy o tom, že tieto udalosti majú reálny základ – bez ohľadu na to, čo sme si o nich doteraz mysleli. Zároveň predstavuje premyslenú odpoveď na knihy tzv. nových ateistov, ktorí vášnivo trvali nielen na tom, že zázraky a nadprirodzené javy sú nemožné, ale aj na tom, že viera v nej je vyslovene škodlivá. Eric Metaxas, ktorého spravodajská televízia ABC News nazvala "duchaplný posol viery", spracoval tému rozvážne a so širokým záberom – od serióznej diskusie o zlučiteľnosti viery a vedy až po ohromujúce, no dobre zdokumentované príbehy o skutočných zázrakoch, ktoré sa prihodili ľuďom, ktorých pozná. Kniha Zázraky je založená na rozprávaniach ľudí. Podmanivým spôsobom tvrdí, že zázraky sú nielen možné, ale stávajú sa oveľa častejšie, než si väčšina z nás predstavuje.

      Zázraky čo sú, prečo sa stávajú a ako vám môžu zmeniť život
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