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Maier, Paul Luther was born on May 31, 1930 in St. Louis. Son of Walter A. and Hulda (Eickhoff) Maier.
(A MAN SPOKE, A WORLD LISTENED...(From the dust jacket fla...)
A MAN SPOKE, A WORLD LISTENED...(From the dust jacket flaps): Walter A Maier was one of a kind in the history of the ministry in America. On the verge of a distinguished academic career in Old Testament studies, he stumbled upon radio in the 1920s, and used it to achieve worldwide success as "the man of the Lutheran Hour" and the "voice to the nations." As such , Dr Maier was addressing a weekly audience of some twenty million listeners at the time of his death in 1950. His paid-for religious program was by then broadcast over 1,236 stations, in 55 countries and in some 36 languages---a record unmatched by any other radio program. What kind of man was Walter Maier? How did he achieve such a solid success and tremendous popularity? What was his power to attract and hold listeners? His son Paul L Maier, has written an affectionate biography that portrays in varying colors the many facets of the man: the seminary professor turned radio preacher; the husband and father; the productive author; the exponent of a vigorous Christian orthodoxy, and the enthusiast for life. Walter Maier was the Boston-born son of German immigrants, educated at Concordia Institute (Bronxville), Boston University, Harvard, and Concordia Seminary in St Louis. It was in St Louis that a friend introduced him to the miracle of radio. Within a short time the young professor was preaching from an attic radio station on the Concordia campus and beginning to shape the program and the message that would one day reach twenty million listeners a week and elicit half a million letters annually. Paul Maier sees his father in perspective and has written of him with gusto, a conspicuous lack of hero worship, and a dash of criticism that Walter A Maier himself would have relished. A MAN SPOKE, A WORLD LISTENED is a slice of Americana, a success story, a fresh variant on the "life-with-Father" theme, and delightful reading
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The Gold Medallion Award-winning team of the renowned ancient historian and the gifted illustrator make the story of Jesus death and resurrection come alive for children aged 5 to 10. Difficult questions are asked, reasonable answers given. For family reading or religious education.
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The Story of Walter A. Maier (Tobias Communications, The extraordinary father of Paul Maier, Dr. Walter A. Maier, was the founding speaker of The Lutheran Hour radio broadcast. He was also a seminary professor who wrote 31 books, edited a popular journal, and filled a dozen other roles. Billy Graham called him "the greatest combination of preacher and scholar that America has produced." "Rich, fascinating reading ... this book surely will have an impact on peoples of all faiths and nationalities." - Seattle Post-Intelligencer "Thorough ... of great interest, inspiring. Walter A. Maier was a Sunday institution in the lives of millions of Americans." - The Pittsburgh Press
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Can one man's madness destroy the faith for which so many would die? A madman who murders his way into power lusts for ever-greater glory and domination. A capital city awash with corruption, sensuality, and political intrigue is at the flash point. And caught between the crushing currents of history are a new but growing religious group known as the followers of The Way. Award-winning historian and best-selling author Paul L. Maier has created a compelling style of documentary fiction, using only known historical events and persons to bring to life first-century Rome in all its excess, treachery, and insanity. This is the Rome that the apostle Paul visits, where he’s placed on trial, and which is forever changed by his testimony and witness. Maier takes readers into the courtroom of imperial justice and into the homes of the people struggling with the new faith they’ve encountered to answers questions such as: • How did Christianity first reach Rome? • Why did Paul have to wait two years for trial and was he condemned or set free? • Why does the New Testament account in Acts end so abruptly? • Who set fire to Rome and why did Nero persecute Christians so horribly? Following the family of Flavius Sabinus, mayor of Rome under Nero Maier captures all the drama and tension of the political conflicts that precede and follow the Great Fire of Rome, and the epic political and religious clashes of the world’s capital. This is the sensational story of pagans at their worst—and Christians at their best. Readers won’t want to put it down.
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By thoroughly researching the sources, Roman history, Palestinian geography, Jewish culture, and the most recent archaeological finds, Paul L Maier uncovers new and fascinating information that brings alive the time,its people, and the dramatic, true story surrounding the birth of Jesus the Christ.
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A 2005 Gold Medallion finalist! Martin Luther served as a catalyst of the Protestant Reformation in sixteenth-century Europe. This book teaches children about his fascinating life, influence, and teaching while encouraging them to see how God uses them in His kingdom today. Children learn the historic background to a significant time in the church. They discover that, like Martin Luther, they can learn about the reality of Christs life and death on their behalf, His grace and mercy, and His desire for them as baptized, redeemed children of God.
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"...Christopher's grandfather teaches him about the drama of Pentecost and the powerful change God brought to the world through Peter, Paul, and the very first Christians."
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The true story of how and why the crucifixion took place, from the perspective of the Roman politician who changed history In a world full of DVD extras, behind-the-scenes commentary, and social media, people are used to getting the story behind the story. Readers want to understand not just what happened but why. This historical novel of the man who washed his hands of the crucifixion does just that! Award-winning historian and best-selling author Paul L. Maier has created a compelling style of documentary fiction. He uses what is historically known of Pilate’s life and rise to power, adds in the known political climate of first-century Judea, and unveils the colorful, untold story that changed history for all time. He provides intriguing answers to questions such as: • What really happened at that most famous of trials? • Were the proceedings against Jesus legal? • Did cowardice or necessity motivate Pilate’s judgment? • What became of this successful Roman politician after his verdict? Filling in the details of Pilate’s early career in Rome, Maier captures the drama of imperial Rome under the all-powerful Tiberius Caesar, the plottings of his political allies and enemies, and his relationship with his beloved but ambitious wife, Procula. His great moment arrives as he exchanges the intrigues of Rome for the bewildering environment of Judea, navigating new and dangerous waters. In Pontius Pilate, Maier paints a picture for modern readers to help them understand the behind-the-scenes complexities, political and religious realities, and ultimately, the humanity of the people we know from Scripture.
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A man claiming to be Jesus is in Rome. Is it the beginning of the end? Joshua Ben-Yosef attracts a huge following. He was born in Nazareth to parents name Mary and Joseph and speaks more than a dozen languages―fluently and without accent. His words ripple with wisdom and authority. And the crowds that follow him are enthralled as he heals the sick, gives sight to the blind, casts out demons, and even raises the dead. Is Dr. Merton, the well-known leader and author of end-times books, correct about the return of Christ? It seems everyone is a believer in this “Messiah”―including Jonathan Weber’s wife, Shannon―especially when Joshua performs the ultimate sign by raising a disciple from the dead. Plagued by skepticism, Jonathan faces the ultimate challenge in uncovering whether this is the actual return of Christ of the most devious betrayal ever carried out.
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(A MAN SPOKE, A WORLD LISTENED...(From the dust jacket fla...)
A MAN SPOKE, A WORLD LISTENED...(From the dust jacket flaps): Walter A Maier was one of a kind in the history of the ministry in America. On the verge of a distinguished academic career in Old Testament studies, he stumbled upon radio in the 1920s, and used it to achieve worldwide success as "the man of the Lutheran Hour" and the "voice to the nations." As such , Dr Maier was addressing a weekly audience of some twenty million listeners at the time of his death in 1950. His paid-for religious program was by then broadcast over 1,236 stations, in 55 countries and in some 36 languages---a record unmatched by any other radio program. What kind of man was Walter Maier? How did he achieve such a solid success and tremendous popularity? What was his power to attract and hold listeners? His son Paul L Maier, has written an affectionate biography that portrays in varying colors the many facets of the man: the seminary professor turned radio preacher; the husband and father; the productive author; the exponent of a vigorous Christian orthodoxy, and the enthusiast for life. Walter Maier was the Boston-born son of German immigrants, educated at Concordia Institute (Bronxville), Boston University, Harvard, and Concordia Seminary in St Louis. It was in St Louis that a friend introduced him to the miracle of radio. Within a short time the young professor was preaching from an attic radio station on the Concordia campus and beginning to shape the program and the message that would one day reach twenty million listeners a week and elicit half a million letters annually. Paul Maier sees his father in perspective and has written of him with gusto, a conspicuous lack of hero worship, and a dash of criticism that Walter A Maier himself would have relished. A MAN SPOKE, A WORLD LISTENED is a slice of Americana, a success story, a fresh variant on the "life-with-Father" theme, and delightful reading
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Maier, Paul Luther was born on May 31, 1930 in St. Louis. Son of Walter A. and Hulda (Eickhoff) Maier.
Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1954. Master of Divinity, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1955. Postgraduate, University Heidelberg, Federal Republic Germany.
Doctor of Philosophy summa cum laude, University Basel, Switzerland, 1957. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1995. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Concordia University, Irvine, 2007.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Concordia University, Ann Arbor, 2000.
Campus chaplain, 1958—1999. Professor ancient history Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, since 1960. Lecturer in field.
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( The true story of how and why the crucifixion took plac...)
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( Can one man's madness destroy the faith for which so ma...)
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Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Joan M. Ludtke, 1967. Children: Laura Ann, Julie Joan, Krista Lynn, Katherine Marie.