Going Down Jericho Road: The Memphis Strike, Martin Luther King's Last Campaign


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The definitive history of the epic struggle for economic justice that became Martin Luther King Jr.'s last crusade. Memphis in 1968 was ruled by a paternalistic "plantation mentality" embodied in its good-old-boy mayor, Henry Loeb. Wretched conditions, abusive white supervisors, poor education, and low wages locked most black workers into poverty. Then two sanitation workers were chewed up like garbage in the back of a faulty truck, igniting a public employee strike that brought to a boil long-simmering issues of racial injustice. With novelistic drama and rich scholarly detail, Michael Honey brings to life the magnetic characters who clashed on the Memphis battlefield: stalwart black workers; fiery black ministers; volatile, young, black-power advocates; idealistic organizers and tough-talking unionists; the first black members of the Memphis city council; the white upper crust who sought to prevent change or conflagration; and, finally, the magisterial Martin Luther King Jr., undertaking a Poor People's Campaign at the crossroads of his life, vilified as a subversive, hounded by the FBI, and seeing in the working poor of Memphis his hopes for a better America.




The Jericho Road


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Jericho Road


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The Complete Guide to Bible Prophecy


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This lavishly-illustrated guide explains all aspects of biblical prophecies about the: Jewish nation, Messiah, end of the world and world to come. A balanced and easy-to-read survey of mysterious biblical passages and their various interpretations, The Complete Guide to Bible Prophecy also features beautiful illustrations, informative maps and helpful charts and graphics.




Ministries of Mercy


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Some lay blame for poverty and need on oppression; others on laziness. Pastor Keller demonstrates that the biblical viewpoint is far more sophisticated than either extreme. He sets forth scriptural principles for mercy ministries, suggests practical steps to begin and persevere in active caring, and deals perceptively with thorny issues. Balanced and informative! Includes discussion questions.




A Visual Walk Through Genesis


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An Objective Look at Some of the Bible's Strangest Stories Genesis offers helpful answers to the biggest questions in life—Why are we here? What is God like? Why so much evil and pain? But today's readers often get tripped up by the ancient writing style and wonder... Did Moses really write Genesis? Many of the reports seem so odd—are they scientifically accurate? Does that matter? How does Genesis relate to other ancient accounts of creation, the origin of evil, and the great flood? Stephen M. Miller—a seminary-educated news journalist—presents viewpoints from a wide range of Christian Bible experts, along with gorgeous graphics and a touch of dry humor. Whether you're a Bible newbie or a longtime reader, this visual stroll through the first book of the Bible will help you bridge the gap between then and now.




On the Jericho Road


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With amazing clarity and spiritual insight, best-selling author and student of the Bible, K. L. Morgan takes you on an authentic, life-changing journey On the Jericho Road. Experience first-hand the ancient inhabitants, culture, politics, traditions, and teachings at the time of Christ. As an eye-witness along with Jethen and Sherai, you will feel the impact Jesus had on the people he lived among and taught. New Testament stories and their gospel teaching are brought to life with vivid simplicity on every page of this novel. You will understand what it meant to live life as a disciple of Jesus so long ago. You will again be taught the commandment love thy neighbor as thyself, and more importantly, you will learn what it means to follow Jesus today. Walk with Him On the Jericho Road.




Jericho Road


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"In this, her second major collection of verse, Joy Kogawa progresses to a series of successful experiments in style, structure, and technique, including one longer poem that displays her exceptional talent for that increasingly popular form. The themes she explores are also departures from her earlier work in the book 'A Choice of Dreams', as she probes the quality of urban existence, rooting her perceptions in small events which yield insights of universal applicability." -- from back cover.




Jericho


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Librarian Syd Murphy flees the carnage of a failed marriage by accepting an eighteen-month position in Jericho, a small town in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. Her plans to hide out and heal her wounds fall by the wayside as she gets drawn into the daily lives of the quirky locals. When Syd gets a flat tire and is rescued by the town physician, Maddie Stevenson, the two women form a fast friendship—but almost immediately begin struggling with a mutual attraction. And, if that’s not enough, Syd is straight and going through a divorce—and Maddie somehow forgets to mention her sexual orientation to her new best friend. Almost everyone who crosses their paths believes it’s only a matter of time until they figure it out, but sometimes, it takes a while to see the obvious. Together, Syd and Maddie learn that life and love can have as many twists and turns as a winding mountain road.




Satellite Bible Atlas


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Historical geography of the Bible illustrated on enhanced satellite maps of the Holy Land accompanied by explanatory text.