Mark Wilson is een vooraanstaand geleerde wiens werk zich verdiept in de oude Joodse gemeenschappen, Romeinse wegen en bijbelse geschiedenis van Turkije. Als oprichter en directeur van het Onderzoekscentrum voor Klein-Azië belicht zijn onderzoek de kruising van bijbelse teksten met archeologische ontdekkingen. Wilsons wetenschappelijke bijdragen bieden lezers een diepgaand inzicht in de historische en culturele context van het vroege christendom. Zijn toegewijde verkenning verrijkt ons begrip van de bijbelse archeologie in Klein-Azië.
Reconstructing Paul's journey to Rome, day by day In This Way We Came to Rome: With Paul on the Appian Way guides readers along Paul's 150-mile journey to face trial before the Roman emperor (Acts 28). Authors Glen L. Thompson and Mark Wilson draw from both ancient records and modern research to offer the most complete account available of Paul's journey along the ancient world's most famous road--the Appian Way. In addition to geographical and historical insights, the authors provide numerous images, maps, and GPS coordinates, allowing the reader to experience Paul's journey and better understand the ancient world in which he spread the gospel.
A balanced, accessible, and thorough history of Jingjiao, the first Christian church in China. Many people assume that the first introduction of Christianity to the Chinese was part of nineteenth-century Western imperialism. In fact, Syriac-speaking Christians brought the gospel along the Silk Road into China in the seventh century. Glen L. Thompson introduces readers to the fascinating history of this early Eastern church, referred to as Jingjiao, or the "Luminous Teaching." Thompson presents the history of the Persian church's mission to China with rigor and clarity. While Christianity remained a minority and "foreign" religion in the Middle Kingdom, it nonetheless attracted adherents among indigenous Chinese and received imperial approval during the Tang Dynasty. Though it was later suppressed alongside Buddhism, it resurfaced in China and Mongolia in the twelfth century. Thompson also discusses how the modern unearthing of Chinese Christian texts has stirred controversy over the meaning of Jingjiao to recent missionary efforts in China. In an accessible style, Thompson guides readers through primary sources as well as up-to-date scholarship. As the most recent and balanced survey on the topic available in English, Jingjiao will be an indispensable resource to students of global Christianity and missiology.
Focusing on measurement instruments, this edition explores their advantages and disadvantages while providing guidance on their application and development. It emphasizes item response modeling and construct references, equipping readers with the tools to create new instruments or adapt existing ones effectively.
The book presents a collection of unusual classified ads discovered in a discarded newspaper from Northern Indiana. These ads reveal the quirky and often humorous job listings that reflect the unique character of the region, showcasing the absurdity and challenges of the job market. Through these peculiar entries, readers are invited to explore the intersection of employment and creativity in everyday life.
Set on a sunny Friday, the story unfolds with a focus on the unfolding events of the day, emphasizing the characters' interactions and experiences. As the narrative progresses, it explores themes of connection and the significance of seemingly ordinary moments. The characters navigate their lives, revealing their dreams, challenges, and the impact of their choices, all against the backdrop of a vibrant day. The book captures the essence of life’s fleeting moments and the beauty found within them.
