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The “Gospel” of Divine Abuse
- Redeeming the Gospel from Gruesome Popular Preaching of an Abusive and Violent God
- By: Eitan Bar
- Narrated by: Saethon Williams
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Story5 out of 5 stars 13
Have you ever wondered how the God of love and grace, introduced by Jesus—a Jewish rabbi in Israel two thousand years ago who proclaimed His mission not to judge the world but to save it—morphed into a Western fundamentalist god of fear, wrath, and violence? This transformation is rooted in a twisted theology marked by misinterpretations, flawed translations, and verses stripped from their original context. In this book, I aim to expose and refute the doctrine most central to the destructive ideology known as "Christian Fundamentalism."
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5 out of 5 stars
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compelling exegesis and lucid
- By Jeanie on 06-12-25
- The “Gospel” of Divine Abuse
- Redeeming the Gospel from Gruesome Popular Preaching of an Abusive and Violent God
- By: Eitan Bar
- Narrated by: Saethon Williams
Excellent and essential reading
Reviewed: 03-19-25
The author carefully addresses and compellingly refutes key issues that distort our understanding of the gospel, of the character of God and the assumptions that shape our perspective of life itself. If that sounds like a powerful and profound message, it is. I cannot recommend this strongly enough. I will be sharing it with others.
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Hell: A Jewish Perspective on a Christian Doctrine (Dr. Bar's Top Trending)
- By: Eitan Bar
- Narrated by: Paul Landergan
- Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11
For centuries, many have been taught to believe that the Bible presents a vivid picture of a fiery Hell, where God sadistically torments most of humanity by burning their skin for all eternity. But is this really the picture Scripture paints? Were you raised to view Hell through the lens of the Augustinian-Calvinist tradition, perhaps too intimidated ever to question it? If so, this book is for you. In it, we will challenge the fundamentalist perspective on Hellfire by exploring the original context in which the biblical teachings on Hell were written.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic book
- By Petr Kulík on 01-29-25
Excellent
Reviewed: 03-15-25
Over the past 45 years, I have formally and informally studied, as well as read and listened to many, many books pertaining to theology, scripture, history, salvation (soteriology), etc. Dr, Bar engages in a thorough, detailed and rigorous analysis of those texts that form the basis for our understanding of hell, punishment and God's wrath. While there is some unavoidable redundancy in the book, I find his findings compelling and conclusive. Our understanding of God's character and the "criteria" for how we identify the purpose and priorities of life are key determinants in how we see, evaluate an interact with life. The focus of this book addresses the issues that are central -- no, definitive -- in shaping that understanding. I strongly recommend this book and will be sharing copies with friends.
As for the audio book, the narrator does an exceptional job engaging the listener's interest and conveying the meaning of the text. (Some of the pronunciations are a bit different than mine, but when dealing with ancient languages this is not uncommon.). I would gladly listen to other books he has narrated. For those, like me, who now find themselves so consumed during the work day with the demands of their jobs, a well-read audiobook that provides compelling content is well worth my time. I strongly recommend this and will be listening to and reading more of Dr. Bar's work.
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Hell Is a Bad Word
- A Place of Never-Ending Punishment That Jesus of Nazareth Never Spoke Of
- By: Michael Bahry
- Narrated by: Michael Bahry
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7
It is often said that “no one spoke more about hell than Jesus.” This book examines the words of the Savior of the World to see if that statement is true. What if the teaching that there is a place of never-ending punishment is the result of bad interpretations of things Jesus said? And what if the teaching that there is a “hell” was not passed on by the original disciples? Is never-ending torment consistent with what Jesus said about love and forgiveness?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Overall, it was pretty good.
- By Phillip on 05-29-25
- Hell Is a Bad Word
- A Place of Never-Ending Punishment That Jesus of Nazareth Never Spoke Of
- By: Michael Bahry
- Narrated by: Michael Bahry
Enlightening and edifying
Reviewed: 09-28-24
Well reasoned, clear and edifying. I have read and heard many books on this and related topics. This is one of the most accessible. Recommended
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What to Do on the Worst Day of Your Life
- By: Brian Zahnd
- Narrated by: Kelly Ryan Dolan
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25
In What to Do on the Worst Day of Your Life, Brian Zahnd reveals the steps you must take to recover and to recover all. In this audiobook you will hear about David, a man who wept but did not get bitter. You'll listen in as David reorients his vision and regains his passion. Throughout this journey you will be reminded that God's great work in David's life was not an odd, one-off miracle but rather a pattern of faith for you when you face the worst day of your life.
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2 out of 5 stars
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If you are having the worst day of your life, please pick up Tim Keller’s “Walking with God through pain and suffering”
- By Yolkb on 04-18-19
- What to Do on the Worst Day of Your Life
- By: Brian Zahnd
- Narrated by: Kelly Ryan Dolan
Compelling and Practical Encourage
Reviewed: 04-10-24
The author uses an episode from the life of David to “unpack” the ways we can face suffering and turn it into a unique opportunity for growth — growth that leads to a new, richer, more meaningful and, yes, better life. It is a book about turning suffering into a priceless means of transformation. While it is unflinching in addressing the character of real suffering, it remains both eminently practical and deeply encouraging.
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The Wood Between the Worlds
- A Poetic Theology of the Cross
- By: Brian Zahnd
- Narrated by: Brian Zahnd
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46
Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story—the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the significance of the crucifixion in a tidy sentence or two. That kind of thinking only insulates us from the magnificence of what God has done. In our ongoing quest to make meaning of the cross, we need to recognize that this conversation will never conclude-that there is always something more to be said.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just beautifully executed
- By Anonymous User on 04-22-25
- The Wood Between the Worlds
- A Poetic Theology of the Cross
- By: Brian Zahnd
- Narrated by: Brian Zahnd
Compelling
Reviewed: 03-24-24
Powerful, challenging, honest, compelling. This book takes a careful and through look at the character and ministry of Jesus Christ, and applies it to our understanding of the gospel and our relationship to God, exposing the distortions in our understanding that have risen over time, and outlining the implications for our behavior and values. Get this book.
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Be Useful
- Seven Tools for Life
- By: Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Narrated by: Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,341
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,899
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,899
The world’s greatest bodybuilder. The world’s highest-paid movie star. The leader of the world’s sixth-largest economy. That these are the same person sounds like the setup to a joke, but this is no joke. This is Arnold Schwarzenegger. And this did not happen by accident. Arnold’s stratospheric success happened as part of a process. As the result of clear vision, big thinking, hard work, direct communication, resilient problem-solving, open-minded curiosity, and a commitment to giving back. All of it guided by the one lesson Arnold’s father hammered into him above all: be useful.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Clear Concise picture of vision and purpose
- By Empress Karen on 10-10-23
- Be Useful
- Seven Tools for Life
- By: Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Narrated by: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Outstanding insights - time tested wisdom expressed with Arnold’s uniquely motivational insights
Reviewed: 03-24-24
Arnold has always been a hero of mine, one of those many current and historical individuals who achieved unusual levels of success in multiple areas of life. I have read a number of books about him, but I think this one gives greater insight into his mindset than any of them. And that is a gift. Whatever you think of this larger than life man, he is more than that. Get this book. It may help you realize your own larger than life - or at least biggest - goals.
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The Revelations of Divine Love
- Read by Sister Wendy Beckett
- By: Julian of Norwich
- Narrated by: Sister Wendy Beckett
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Abridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9
Originally recorded in 1993, this is a remastered digital audio of BBC TV's Sister Wendy Beckett's narration of Dame Julian of Norwich's Christian Classic Revelations of Divine Love. This is an abridged version from the translation by M. L. del Mastro, published by Burns and Oates.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful
- By WCCC on 01-24-23
- The Revelations of Divine Love
- Read by Sister Wendy Beckett
- By: Julian of Norwich
- Narrated by: Sister Wendy Beckett
Wonderful
Reviewed: 01-24-23
Wonderful in every way. The narrator clearly feels and captures the meaning of the saint’s deeply profound words. I have over 700 audio books. This is one I will be listening to it again and again.
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A Christmas Carol
- By: Charles Dickens, R.D. Carstairs
- Narrated by: Sir Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Cranham, Roger Allam, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 996
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 869
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Story5 out of 5 stars 861
Charles Dickens' ghostly tale of sour and stingy miser Ebenezer Scrooge has captivated readers, listeners and audiences for over 150 years. This Christmas, Audible Studios brings this story to life in an audio drama featuring an all-star cast.
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1 out of 5 stars
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truly insulting edition by audible.....
- By John Glemby on 09-30-20
Fantastic
Reviewed: 12-27-19
A timeless story beautifully told. One of the very best of the hundreds of audiobooks I have heard.
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Facing East
- A Pilgrim's Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy
- By: Frederica Mathewes-Green
- Narrated by: Frederica Mathewes-Green
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 63
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 57
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Story5 out of 5 stars 57
The classic story of a family's pilgrimage into the Orthodox Church. Veiled in the smoke of incense, the Eastern Orthodox Church has long been an enigma to the Western world. Yet, as Frederica Mathewes-Green discovered, it is a vital, living faith, rich in ritual beauty and steadfast in integrity. Utilizing the framework of the Orthodox calendar, Mathewes-Green chronicles a year in the life of her small Orthodox mission church, eloquently illustrating the joys and blessings an ancient faith can bring to the worshipers of today.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great intro to Orthodoxy
- By jsw on 06-26-17
- Facing East
- A Pilgrim's Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy
- By: Frederica Mathewes-Green
- Narrated by: Frederica Mathewes-Green
Wonderful
Reviewed: 10-18-18
A gentle, warm and accessible introduction to a faith that is so deep and rich it would take multiple lifetimes to begin to realize a fraction of the wealth it offers. The author has done a wonderful job of giving a true taste of the height and breadth of the faith. I am one of those men of whom she spoke, driven by exhaustive research and conviction to the faith, yet I could not have begun - even 26 years later - to express what she has ad concisely or properly as she has. More could I have done a so with the warmth of spirit found here; it truly conveys how it “feels” to live and grow in the faith. I can not more strongly recommend this book. It is a true blessing.
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Recovery
- Freedom from Our Addictions
- By: Russell Brand
- Narrated by: Russell Brand
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,684
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,098
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,058
With a rare mix of honesty, humor, and compassion, comedian and movie star Russell Brand mines his own wild story and shares the advice and wisdom he has gained through his 14 years of recovery. Brand speaks to those suffering along the full spectrum of addiction - from drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and sugar addictions to addictions to work, stress, bad relationships, digital media, and fame. Brand understands that addiction can take many shapes and sizes and how the process of staying clean, sane, and unhooked is a daily activity.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not just for hardcore alcohol & drug addicts...
- By Magen on 10-06-17
- Recovery
- Freedom from Our Addictions
- By: Russell Brand
- Narrated by: Russell Brand
One of the best books I have read in memory
Reviewed: 08-05-18
Wonderful audiobook. Candid, unblinking, challenging, eloquent, compelling, and life-changing.
I plan to listen to this again and again and again.
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