{"product_id":"what-does-the-bible-say-laurie-brink-9781565486935","title":"What Does the Bible Say about Friendship","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat does the Bible say about Friendship makes two extraordinary claims: that our life's ultimate goal is friendship with God and that our own personal friendships provide the road map.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFriendship with God is a gift of Holy Wisdom (Wis 7:27). God speaks to Moses face to face as one speaks to a friend (Exod 33:11). And most striking of all these biblical examples, Jesus calls his own disciples, \"friends\" (John 15:15). Tracing the theme of friendship in the Scriptures, we will explore our own relationships with our family and friends to see how they have helped to pave the way for our becoming friends of God.\u003c\/p\u003e The series \u003cem\u003eWhat Does the Bible Say About ...?\u003c\/em\u003e examines Biblical teaching in non-technical language in a style accessible to all, while taking into account current scholarship, and relating the biblical message to challenges of today's church and society. Rather than commenting on the content of any specific book, this new series examines topics of interest in a cross-reading of the Bible, both Old and New Testament, presenting a wide-angle view of what Sacred Scripture really says. \"Written in a clear and attractive style, this small volume makes for fine spiritual reading or may be a helpful resource for group Bible study.\" \u003cstrong\u003eDonald Senior\u003c\/strong\u003e, CP\u003cbr\u003e The Bible Today \"I thoroughly enjoyed reading about friendship in a way that begins with lived experience and then delves into how God's word addresses the needs and realities of these fundamental relationships. Along the way, there is a smattering of philosophy and literary references, with plenty to turn the task of reading into a work of thoughtful reflection. Easy to read, with plenty to stir the mind and heart.\" \u003cstrong\u003eCatherine Upchurch\u003c\/strong\u003e, General Editor\u003cbr\u003e Little Rock Catholic Study Bible Director, \u003cbr\u003e Little Rock Scripture Study \"This book leads the reader from the various kinds of friendship that make life meaningful, to that friendship that is the meaning of life - namely, friendship with God.\" \u003cstrong\u003eDianne Bergant\u003c\/strong\u003e, CSA\u003cbr\u003e Professor Emerita of Old Testament Studies\u003cbr\u003e Catholic Theological Union, Chicago \u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Brink encourages us to reflect on the friends in our families, those others who share our lives, and even with our own deep selves. The ultimate goal is friendship with God. Small study-groups will appreciate the discussion prompts at the end of each chapter.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAnnette Bourland Huizenga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dean of the Seminary and Associate Professor of New Testament Studies\u003cbr\u003e University of Dubuque Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laurie Brink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1565486935\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781565486935\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New City Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.40d","brand":"Laurie Brink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44068612899071,"sku":"9781565486935","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_af5de66d-08dc-4406-ad7a-104ba7743ad3.jpg?v=1685420016","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/what-does-the-bible-say-laurie-brink-9781565486935","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}