Shake Down

Investigating the Report of the Falling Walls of Ancient Jericho

Explore the historical reliability of the Bible, miracles, science, and engineering in this unique investigation into the plausibility of the storied falling walls of Jericho. Recorded in the biblical book of Joshua, the narrative popularly branded as Joshua and the Battle of Jericho describes an intriguing strategy resulting in a collapse of fortress walls that enabled an army of Israelites to enter the ancient city of Jericho and destroy it. This modern analysis attempts a balanced shake down—a thorough search—of those claims. The exploration includes defining investigative parameters, reviewing site surveys, studying fundamental concepts and calculations, reviewing modern incidents, and pondering additional considerations. Ultimately, readers will gain a more informed opinion on whether it seems reasonably plausible if any structurally compromising interactions could have produced stresses that exceeded the strength of the defensive wall system at Jericho and initiated the cascading sequence of destruction just as described in Joshua 6.

Author: An author and seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse professional background in business, education, and ministry, K. Lynn Lewis has enjoyed careers as an engineer, pastor, director, president, and CEO. He currently serves as President of The Bible Seminary.

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Living Into the Bible's Grand Story

A Devotional

What is the Bible all about? The Bible is a collection of sixty-six different pieces of literature. These ‘books’ of the Bible include everything from ancient history to erotic love poetry to personal letters! Reading the Bible—to say nothing of understanding and applying it—can be overwhelming and confusing. Is there a single drama that runs throughout Scripture? Is there a grand story of which we are a part? The answer is “Yes!” This devotional guides you through four major themes in Scripture over the course of a year. Each week includes short reflections and invitations to discover parts of the narrative of Scripture to help you find your place in the Bible’s grand story.

Author: Dr. Israel Steinmetz (DMin Fuller Theological Seminary) is a pastor-theologian with thirty years of Christian ministry, leadership, writing, and teaching experience throughout the U.S. and around the world. He has served as a local church pastor, civilian chaplain with the U.S. Navy, and as faculty for Christian colleges and seminaries for over a decade. Israel is currently Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Practical Theology at The Bible Seminary in Katy, Texas. He and his wife, Anna, have ten children and are active members of Grace Fellowship Free Methodist Church.

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Seeing God in Your Story

A journey of imagination with sixteen women of the Bible

A shared journey of sanctified imagining with sixteen women of the Bible, this book is written from fictional first-person perspectives with biblical and historical insights, these are real women from real places in time and history. See God through their eyes to help open your heart and mind to see God and His love in your own life.

Author Nico Richie is a writer whose purpose is to equip women with biblical tools for spiritual growth. From deep within a beautiful backdrop of ministry and business career experiences, she brings fresh life to timeless scriptural characters to help connect people with God. 

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