If the Bible isn't a science book or an instruction manual, what is it? What do people mean when they say the Bible is inspired? When New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans found herself asking these questions, she embarked on a journey to better understand what the Bible is and how it's meant to be read. What she discovered changed her--and it can change you, too. Evans knows firsthand how a relationship with the Bible can be as real and as complicated as a relationship with a family member or close friend. In Inspired, Evans explores contradictions and questions from her own experiences with the Bible, including: If the Bible was supposed to explain the mysteries of life, why does it leave the reader with so many questions? What does it mean to be chosen by God? To what degree did the Holy Spirit guide the preservation of these narratives, and is there something sacred to be uncovered beneath all these human fingerprints? If the Bible has given voice to the oppressed, why is it also used as justification by their oppressors? Drawing on the best in biblical scholarship and using her well-honed literary expertise, Evans examines some of our favorite Bible stories and possible interpretations, retelling them through memoir, original poetry, short stories, and even a short screenplay. Undaunted by the Bible's most difficult passages and unafraid to ask the hard questions, Evans wrestles through the process of doubting, imagining, and debating the mysteries surrounding Scripture. Discover alongside Evans that the Bible is not a static text, but a living, breathing, captivating, and confounding book that can equip us and inspire us to join God's loving and redemptive work in the world.

Thomas Nelson's NKJV Compact End-of-Verse Reference Bible presents the complete text of the popular New King James Version in a small, portable size with easy-to-read print and cross references that appear at the end of the verses.

This leather-look NRSV Gift and Award Bible is economically priced so you can share the life-changing Word of God with more people. The exclusive NRSV Comfort Print text is arranged in two columns, along with a presentation page for gift-giving, maps, and other Bible helps.

Pope Francis has said of the Bible, "Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it "* This beautiful edition of the Catholic Bible invites you to read Scripture daily and hear the voice of Jesus. Small enough to carry with you to work or school, yet exceptionally readable thanks to the special typeface designed exclusively for the NRSV, the Catholic Bible, Personal Size Standard Edition is perfect for all who desire to spend time in the Word of God. About the NRSV Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy. This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church and is approved for private use and study by the Catholic faithful. Features include: Complete Catholic Bible, including the Deuterocanonical books, with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church. Translators' notes and cross-references showing connections within Scripture Durable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk Full-color maps Exceptionally readable 91/2-point print size in the exclusive NRSV Comfort Print(R) typeface * Angelus, St. Peter's Square, April 6, 2014 (c) Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used by permission.

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With an exclusive, easy-to-read NRSV Comfort Print typeface, this compact and very portable Bible delivers a more pleasant reading experience, enabling readers to spend even more time in Scripture.

With an exclusive, easy-to-read NRSV Comfort Print typeface, this compact and very portable Bible delivers a more pleasant reading experience, enabling readers to spend even more time in Scripture.