Eric Metaxas Livres

A far-fetched adaptation of the already fantastical Russian folktale. Rabbit Ears Presents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One of the most important theologians of the twentieth century illuminates the relationship between ourselves and the teachings of Jesus in this classic text on ethics, humanism, and civic duty. What can the call to discipleship, the adherence to the word of Jesus, mean today to the businessman, the soldier, the laborer, or the aristocrat? What did Jesus mean to say to us? What is his will for us today? Drawing on the Sermon on the Mount, Dietrich Bonhoeffer answers these timeless questions by providing a seminal reading of the dichotomy between "cheap grace" and "costly grace." "Cheap grace," Bonhoeffer wrote, "is the grace we bestow on ourselves...grace without discipleship....Costly grace is the gospel which must be sought again and again, the girl which must be asked for, the door at which a man must know....It is costly because it costs a man his life, and it is grace because it gives a man the only true life." The Cost of Discipleship is a compelling statement of the demands of sacrifice and ethical consistency from a man whose life and thought were exemplary articulations of a new type of leadership inspired by the Gospel, and imbued with the spirit of Christian humanism and a creative sense of civic duty.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Eine mitreißende Geschichte voller Leidenschaft! Brillant recherchiert und fesselnd erzählt von Bestsellerautor Eric Metaxas! Wittenberg 1517. Die 95 Thesen eines jungen Mönchs lösen einen Flächenbrand aus, der ganz Europa mitreißt. Sie werden die Welt, wie sie bisher ist, aus den Fugen heben und ihm einen Platz in den Geschichtsbüchern sichern: als Reformator Matin Luther. Lassen Sie sich den Mann nahe kommen, der mit seiner deutschen Bibelübersetzung die Tür zu Gott neu aufstieß. Mit einem starken Glauben mitten in Widerstand und innerem Kampf. Mit einer Leidenschaft für Gottes Wort, dessen Kraft er entfesselte. Mit einer feurigen Vision für eine Zukunft, in der alle Gläubigen persönlich mit Gott in Beziehung treten können.

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.

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.

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.

Frauen schreiben Geschichte. Bestsellerautor Eric Metaxas hat sieben wunderbare Frauen porträtiert, die voller Hingabe und unter Einsatz ihres Lebens die Welt geprägt und verändert haben. Ob Widerständlerinnen wie Corrie ten Boom und die Heilige Maria von Paris, oder Mutter Teresa, die sich für die Ärmsten der Armen einsetzte; ob politisch aktive Frauen wie Johanna von Orleans oder Rosa Parks; ob prägende Schriftstellerinnen wie Susanna Wesley oder Hannah More - Metaxas gelingt es, unterhaltsam über die Hintergründe, Herausforderungen und Errungenschaften dieser Wegbereiterinnen zu erzählen.

Anhand von sieben Kurzporträts illustriert Metaxas, was wahres Menschsein bedeutet. Mit dabei: Martin Luther, seit 500 Jahren ein Held. Sklavenbefreier William Wilberforce. Sportler Eric Liddell, dem Gott wichtiger war als seine Goldmedaille. Märtyrer Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Der erste schwarze Baseballspieler, Jackie Robinson. Papst Johannes Paul II., der für die Würde des Lebens eintrat. Und Ex-Präsidentenberater Charles Colson, für den Watergate zum Wendepunkt seines Lebens wurde. Der Bestsellerautor schreibt Beiträge für verschiedene Medien (u. a. New York Times, CNN). In Deutschland wurde er vor allem durch seine Bonhoeffer-Biografie bekannt.