Het literaire werk van Nick Page richt zich op de kerkgeschiedenis, met een bijzondere nadruk op de vroege christelijke periode. Zijn geschriften verkennen cruciale momenten en figuren binnen het christendom, vaak doordrenkt met een onderscheidend gevoel voor humor. Page creëert verhalen die toegankelijk zijn voor zowel volwassen lezers als kinderen, en zorgt ervoor dat zijn verkenningen van geloof en geschiedenis breed aanspreken. Door zijn unieke stem biedt hij een bijzondere kijk op de evolutie van religieus denken en handelen.
500 years on from the Reformation, Nick Page distils what we really need to know about Luther, Calvin and all those other serious religious types in his usual irreverent but informative style.
From the author of THE LONGEST WEEK: the real story of Jesus of Nazareth.
A fresh look at reading the Bible from well-respected author Nick Page
The narrative provides a vibrant overview of the Bible, highlighting key events and introducing significant characters throughout the story. It aims to engage readers by presenting a lively retelling that captures the essence of the biblical narrative, making it accessible and relatable.
In his usual characterful style, Nick Page explores the phenomenon of the male midlife crisis, reviewing the options for how to deal with it and concluding, unconventionally, that by meeting it head on it can be a freeing and positive experience, rather than a negative one.
A completely revised edition of this best-selling Bible resource with new ideas, diagrams and illustrations Uniquely presented, this handbook uses modern language, humour and ingenious diagrams to bring the Bible to life. schovat popis
The book offers a detailed account of the experiences of an Indian interpreter and trader, focusing on the customs and lifestyles of North American Indigenous peoples. It includes descriptions of trading posts along the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, enriching the narrative with a vocabulary of the Chippeway language. Additionally, it features lists of words from Iroquois, Mohegan, Shawnee, and Esquimaux languages, along with a comparative table highlighting similarities between Algonkin and Chippeway languages, providing valuable insights into linguistic connections.
The author of THE WRONG MESSIAH turns his attention to the life of the early church, digging deep into first century culture to understand why it made such an impact - and what we can learn today.
Exploring over 30 intriguing mysteries of the Bible, this book addresses both well-known and lesser-asked questions, such as the whereabouts of the Ark of the Covenant and whether Jesus owned a house. Nick Page blends humor with thorough research, offering an entertaining and enlightening perspective on Biblical history. Readers will find answers to questions like Zacchaeus's height and the date of the crucifixion, making it a unique and engaging read for those curious about Biblical curiosities.
Reconstructing the moments; day by day, hour by hour, Nick Page examines the historical evidence to discover what really happened during Jesus' final days