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The Qur’an in Context: An Interview with Mark Robert Anderson

How does the Qur'an compare to the Bible? What figures and themes can be found in both? What is the theology, anthropology, soteriology, and portrayal of Jesus throughout the Qur'an? In this Q&A, Mark Robert Anderson talks about his book, The Qur'an in Context: A Christian Exploration (IVP Academic, 2016).

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Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation: An Interview with Robert J. Morgan

Do you long to deepen your intimacy with God? How can contemplating, visualizing, and personalizing the Bible help you find a sense of soul-steadying peace? Bible Gateway interviewed Robert J. Morgan about his book, Reclaiming the Lost Art of Biblical Meditation: Find True Peace in Jesus (Thomas Nelson, 2017). Also sign up for the Biblical Meditation free email devotional.

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Supreme Court Declines to Review Case of Marine Court-Martialed Over Bible Verse

The Supreme Court of the United States declined to review the case of Lance Corporal Monifa Sterling, a US Marine convicted at court-martial for refusing an order to remove an inspirational Bible verse from her workstation.

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How Well Do You Know These Bible Prayers? Test Your Bible Knowledge With Our Prayer Quiz

What is the theme of David's prayer in Psalm 51? Why did the high priest Eli rebuke the praying Hannah? What did Joshua pray for when he faced a difficult battle against the Amorites? Answer these and more questions in our quiz.

D-Day June 6, 1944: The Bible and Prayer of WWII

During World War II, troops were given a pocket Bible in which was included a letter from US President Franklin Roosevelt (FDR) encouraging them to read it. And on D-Day, FDR lead the USA in prayer.

Personalize Storybooks To Bring Kids Closer to God and to You

A great kids gift for any occasion or holiday, personalized storybooks will help your child identify with God on a deeper and more personal level. Simply choose your book, customize it with your child's name, and create a memory that they'll cherish forever. You can even include your own heartfelt message or devotion, as well as a photo of your child!

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Perfect for Visual Learners: the NIV Kids’ Visual Study Bible

The NIV Kids’ Visual Study Bible (Zonderkidz, 2017), for ages 8–12, brings the Bible to life in 4-color illustrated splendor. This study Bible includes a spectacular full-color interior featuring over 700 illustrations, photos, infographics, and maps on every page that visually represent key Bible information.

1 Corinthians 13: More Than Beautiful Poetry

Wrecked by the news from her husband of an affair and a request for a divorce, Shauna Shanks shares the beginnings of her courageous journey to save her marriage in this except from her new book, A Fierce Love: One Woman's Courageous Journey to Save Her Marriage (Zondervan, 2017).

Spotlight: Names of God Bible (NOG)

This feature in Weekly Brief is intended to help you become aware of one of the plethora of Bible versions available for you to freely read on Bible Gateway. This week:

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