What if the Dead Sea Scrolls were not a product of an Essene Community at Qumran? In this bold reassessment of the archaeological evidence of Qumran and other nearby first-century sites on the western shore of the Dead Sea, Professor Hirschfeld argues persuasively that Qumran is not the site of an... (more)

Call of the Shepherd is all about lambs growing into mature sheep. The Shepherd has opened the way for His flock to come into the pastures of His Kingdom. But redemption has more purpose than just a glorious endpoint. The journey itself invites the lambs to grow up as they journey with the Shepherd ... (more)

In this essay Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad explores the history of immigration and integration of Arab Muslims in the United States and their struggle to legitimate their presence in the face of continuing exclusion based on race, nationalist identity, and religion.

It's one thing to get teens together. It's another for youth leaders to get them talking -- and thinking. Good thing there's Keep 'Em Talking! This discussion-sparking book for youth groups features gritty adolescent dilemmas reflecting real, turn-of-the-century choices, ambiguities, and problems te... (more)

By spending only 15-minutes a week, a busy couple can gain deeper understanding of each other and learn practical new techniques to strengthen their relationship.