{"product_id":"the-word-on-fire-bible-nrsv-ce-with-commentary-volume-i-5-available","title":"The Word on Fire Bible: NRSV-CE with Commentary (Volume I-5 Available)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eReceive a discount if you buy 3 or more. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Word on Fire Bible, Hardcover Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a groundbreaking series introducing readers to the strange, colorful world of the Bible. It was designed to appeal not just to Christians, but to nonbelievers, searchers, and those with far more questions than answers. 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You’ll discover insights from Origen, Teresa of Kolkata, Thomas Merton, Jerome, Hans Urs von Balthasar, Francis de Sales, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and many other teachers in the way of the Spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume IV: The Promised Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside this volume, you’ll find \u003cstrong\u003ethe books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by illuminating artwork and helpful commentary. Accompanying the text of Scripture, you’ll find over 75 commentaries from Bishop Robert Barron and over 175 commentaries from mystics, artists, and scholars throughout history. 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