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This is for Dr Wesley B Rose - I read his review of a book which we have in our library (I am looking to purchase the series for myself) - "A Pinch of Incense - AD 70 to 250....."  I have been looking for books of that quality regarding very, very early Bible history, from the earliest times such as about Abraham and forward.  I am a somewhat new Christian (born again) and a grandmother (with the children gone now) and find myself very interested in world history now that I see that Jesus was in it all the time (not just wars and kings, etc.). I am hoping that Dr Rose might have a few minutes to recommend some books that I may ask my library to obtain for me.  I've written to some Christian universities but they do not seem to have time to respond...I thought perhaps some of their textbooks on that subject would be for purchase.  Thank you so much for your time.

Mrs Geraldine (Gerri) Stratton
Marshfield, Wisconsin

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Dear Mrs. Stratton,
I am honored that you chose to ask me this question. I do have a fairly long list of books and sites for you to review.  You know that you can get books through your church free right?  Many publishers give books to churches or church organizations that teach classes - from children's to adults.  There are also several ministries that I know of who offer books as well.
To start, you may want to go to Christian Classic Ethereal Library where there are so many digital books in word format and portable document format (PDF).  They are free to download or you can read them on the site.  

I promise I will get a list together very quickly.  Hopefully by Wednesday night I will be able to recommend 20 or so books and 5 or 10 sites to visit.  Thank you for affording me this opportunity to assist you with this.  Oh, almost forgot, there are web sites that offer free Christian books, magazines, and other materials. I'm include some of them too.

May God richly bless you and Hid Holy Spirit guide you in your wonderful quest for knowledge about the Bible and the Christ centered events that do indeed spread through the whole Bible.

Yours in Christ,
-- Dr Ley

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Dr Wesley B Ley Rose

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I can answer questions on: Biblical Studies, Biblical History, Church History, Early Christian History, Sociopolitical Background in the Early Church, Biblical Archeology, Biblical Theology, and some Greek

Experience

I did my field work in Israel, Egypt, Turkey, and Jordan while on active duty in the US Air Force during the period between 1989 to 2000. I served as a Chaplain in five theaters of war and spanning well over a decade. This afforded me the opportunity to view digs, museums and Universities where i was blessed by the staff and many graduate students. I also viewed many original manuscripts, me Archeologists, Anthropologists, and benefited from the direct teachings of Rabbi's and many learned individuals. UI have personally written almost three hundred commentaries, Essays, Treatise, and Theses. I founded my own School on Early Christian History and recently began the process to offer courses in Biblical Archeology. I teach at the local community colleges, churches, and community centers. I have authored seven books and still continue research and study. I recently received my Doctorate in Early Christian History through Scripture Institute.

Organizations
Biblical Archeology Society, Paralyzed veterans of America, Habitat for Humanity, Christians with Disabilities, and many more Academic organization not to mention alumnus to many Universities throughout the world including the University of Cairo, University of Tel Aviv, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, King Fadd University, plus so many in the US and the pacific rim. many I just too a few courses, and some are honorary alumni status. Schools such as Cambridge, MIT, Stanford, University of Maryland, Appalachian State University, University of New Mexico, Empires State University, Clemson University, http://www.icjs.org/Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies, and almost a dozen others. I have been attending college since 1977.

Publications
http://scripturestudies.spruz.com/member/?g=68103DCA-9F60-4232-BB0A-CBD142486574; http://cwd.spruz.com/member/?g=8A3552CE-F43E-4867-BD5E-A9F772180B4C; http://moriyahswayministries.spruz.com/member/?g=7E81CAA1-F5D0-4D3A-B7DD-AA49CB4C0B89; http://office.untcilive.org/en/tuckerhall/mylatest.html; http://jesustheonlyway.ning.com/profiles/blog/list?user=3evycepnc6eel; http://lucian.uchicago.edu/workshops/earlychristianstudies; http://ley-academic.spruz.com/; www.lightofchristministry.webs.com; http://books.google.com/books?id=tYEYAAAAIAAJ&dq=related%3AISBN1576072630&source=gbs_slider_thumb; http://studiesinscripture.bravehost.com/index.html; http://firstfollowers.vision.org/first-followers/; http://www.libraryinthepalms.blogspot.com/; http://www.christisdeity.org/; http://www.cacbma.net/index.html; http://msbaptist.org/clients/msbaptist/index1.htm?twindow=Default&smenu=1&mad=No; http://www.icjs.org/; http://independent.academia.edu/drley, etc.

Education/Credentials
I currently Hold two Doctorates in Theology and Divinity. Additionally i hold two separate master's in Biblical History-Biblical Studies, and Early Christian Studies. I'm also enrolled in salt lake Bible College as a Master's seeking a Masters in Christianity through the First 500Yyears. I have three Associate degrees in Electronic Engineering, Teaching, and Biblical Archeology. i was a Communications Engineer and worked in that field along with my Chaplianship; I received a field ordination in Kuwait by the US ARMY, yes the US Army. It's a very long story. Essentially I served in both branches for over five years; officially on loan to the Army when needed.

Awards and Honors
Aside from Military Educational Awards and others, I have been entered into the National Archives, American Honor Society, Who's Who, and National Award of Academic Achievement, Distinguished Graduate Air Force Academy, Magna Cum in all of my Master's Degrees.

Past/Present Clients
I have been a ghost writer for several ministers/evangelists; Trinity International Christian Consultants, Christian Book Reviews, etc, etc

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