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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage, and going through the cites of the word in classical literature, discovered the undoubtable source. Lorem Ipsum comes from sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of “de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum” (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC. This book is a treatise on the theory of ethics, very popular during the Renaissance. The first line of Lorem Ipsum, “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet..”, comes from a line in section 1.10.32.
The standard chunk of Lorem Ipsum used since the 1500s is reproduced below for those interested. Sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 from “de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum” by Cicero are also reproduced in their exact original form, accompanied by English versions from the 1914 translation by H. Rackham.
Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible
Michael F. Bird
A short and accessible introduction to the Bible—its origins, interpretation, truthfulness, and authority.
The Case for Jesus
Brant Pitre
A comprehensive look at the historical truth of the gospels and the evidence for the divinity of Jesus Christ.
The Book of Mysteries
Jonathan Cahn
A one-year daily devotional of the journey of a student and teacher as they explore the depths of the Christian Faith.
Did Jesus Exist
Bart Ehrman
A comprehensive evaluation of the historical evidence that Jesus existed.
The Devil’s Delusion
David Berlinski
An examination and critique of the claims of scientific atheism versus the historical record.
The Horse and His Boy
C.S. Lewis
The adventure of a Horse and His Boy escaping to Narnia. (Book Three in The Chronicles of Narnia).
Believing Is Seeing
Michael Guillen
How To Read the Bible for All Its Worth
Gordon Fee, Henry Arnold
The Problem of Pain
C.S. Lewis
Worldviews
Richard DeWitt
An excellent overview of the history and philosophy of science.
John Lennox
Seven Days That Divide The World
The Great Divorce
C.S. Lewis
An allegory about all the reasons we choose Hell over Heaven.
The Trouble With Physics
Lee Smolin
While slightly dated (published in 2006), it’s an excellent overview of the foundation of physics and the questions surrounding String Theory
Daily Devotions with William Barclay
William Barclay
365 Daily Devotions by William Barclay on the Heart of the New Testament
C.S. Lewis Signature Classics
C.S. Lewis
Includes several of Lewis’ most popular books; including Mere Christianity, The Problem of Pain, Miracles and The Screwtape Letters.