Surveys the history and civilization of ancient Rome, including views of government, law, social life and customs, architecture, and religion.
The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978.
In this epistle, written to the founders of the church in Rome, he sets out some of his ideas on the importance of faith in overcoming mankind's innate sinfulness and in obtaining redemption. With an introduction by Ruth Rendell.
Book of Romans
With its dynamic paraphrase of Romans and the inspiring thoughts and prayers that accompany each passage, A Passion for God translates the truths of this magnificent epistle into personal worship.
The lives of these invisible Romans emerge from graffiti, incantations, fables, astrological writings, and even the New Testament.
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This book spans the great chronological and geographical sweep of the Roman age and brings the reader face to face with those who helped create the empire, from consuls and commanders to ordinary soldiers, voters, and taxpayers.
In this work he distills his knowledge in a way that is accessible to the ordinary person. If one wants to become acquainted with Paul's theology and gospel in Romans, this volume is the perfect place to begin.
His status as one of the most prominent Catholic converts from Protestantism makes his treatment of this great Pauline text, which was of such significance to Luther and the other Reformers, of particular interest.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.