Os Escolhidos: Patriarcas e Profetas na Linguagem de Hoje

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by Ellen Gould White, Karina Carnassale Deana (Translator), Davidson Figueiredo Deana (Translator)

Satan emerged the winner in the Garden of Eden?or so he thought. He had succeeded in tempting a third of the angels in heaven to become enemies of God. Now he had led the first humans to disobey God. He was on a roll. From that point on, pain, suffering and death would fill this world. But it would not always be so. A Redeemer would take on Himself the penalty we humans deserve. God, Himself, would become ?one of us? but without sin. Jesus would pay your penalty and mine so that we could inherit eternal life in His kingdom. A Redeemer would come! The plan had been in place before the creation of Earth. Now it was time to begin to implement it. God recruited some imperfect, yet teachable, followers to spread the Noah, Enoch, Abraham, Moses, David and others. From the very first day sin entered our world God?s love and grace fought against it. What Satan thought of as a victory was really a defeat. The first day of sin on earth marked the beginning of the end for Satan and sin. The

470 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

In brief, Ellen Gould Harmon White was a woman of remarkable spiritual gifts who lived most of her life during the nineteenth century (1827-1915), yet through her writings she is still making a revolutionary impact on millions of people around the world. During her lifetime she wrote more than 5,000 periodical articles and 40 books; but today, including compilations from her 50,000 pages of manuscript, more than 100 titles are available in English. She is the most translated woman writer in the entire history of literature, and the most translated American author of either gender. Her writings cover a broad range of subjects, including religion, education, social relationships, evangelism, prophecy, publishing, nutrition, and management. Her life-changing masterpiece on successful Christian living, Steps to Christ, has been published in more than 140 languages. Seventh-day Adventists believe that Mrs. White was more than a gifted writer; they believe she was appointed by God as a special messenger to draw the world's attention to the Holy Scriptures and help prepare people for Christ's second advent. From the time she was 17 years old until she died 70 years later, God gave her approximately 2,000 visions and dreams. The visions varied in length from less than a minute to nearly four hours. The knowledge and counsel received through these revelations she wrote out to be shared with others. Thus her special writings are accepted by Seventh-day Adventists as inspired, and their exceptional quality is recognized even by casual readers. As stated in Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... , “The writings of Ellen White are not a substitute for Scripture. They cannot be placed on the same level. The Holy Scriptures stand alone, the unique standard by which her and all other writings must be judged and to which they must be subject” (Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... , Ministerial Association, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Washington D.C., 1988, p. 227). Yet, as Ellen White herself noted, “The fact that God has revealed His will to men through His Word, has not rendered needless the continued presence and guiding of the Holy Spirit. On the contrary, the Spirit was promised by our Saviour to open the Word to His servants, to illuminate and apply its teachings” (The Great Controversy, p. vii). The following is a more detailed account of the life and work of this remarkable woman who, meeting all the tests of a true prophet as set forth in the Holy Scriptures, helped found the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Reviews

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a modernized version of a book that was titled Patriarchs and Prophets. It is an inspirational book based upon the early books of the Bible. It is spiritually rewarding, and filled with lessons one can apply to life. I very much recommend this book for anyone wanting deeper insights into how God works in the world. Ancients stories are brought to life in an inspired fashion. You can get this book in audio format free online and it is done very professionally.

[Damiris Danflor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ótimo
Desde antes da criação, a queda de Adãoe Eva, o chamado de Abraão, destaco o Capítulo no qual Jacó luta com o anjo, que incrível!. Moisés, Josué, Sansão, o mais forte e mais fraco; Saul e Davi. Todas essas histórias são relatadas e comentandadas de forma muito competente.

Leitura fluida cheia de aplicações para as nossas vidas. Leitura recomendada para todos.

Certamente, vou reler este livro no futuro...até já presenteei uma amiga com um exemplar.

[Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice updated language edition of Patriarchs and Prophets.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great to read along the bible, totally recommend

[Austin Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

For one who gets caught up in the archaic wording of Ellen Whites original Patriarchs and Prophets, this new, adapted version reads easier using NKJ texts.