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Book SynopsisHow did the Bible get translated into English and made available to English-speaking people? The Bible in English tells the dramatic story of these events, and of the human costs involved. In this concise yet thorough study, John Long answers the above questions, exploring the lives and deaths of John Wycliffe and William Tyndale and explaining their roles in translating the Latin Vulgate and the New Testament, respectively. Long discusses the Roman Catholic Church''s resistance to translation of the scriptures from Latin into English and other languages, and he shows which parts of Tyndale''s translation endured to appear in the King James, Revised Standard, American Standard, New American Standards, New King James, and other translations of the Bible in English. This easy-to-read, comprehensive book is a fascinating study of a dramatic time in the Bible''s history.Trade Review...Long's humility is admirable. -- . * Bible Editions and Versions, May 2008 *This is an instructive book. . . * Concordia Theological Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisTheology: The Story of God's Love provides a modern and accessible introduction to Roman Catholic theology based loosely on the magisterial but difficult work of Bernard Lonergan. The author invites a reflection on the theology of the individual personal story and then expands to the story of the Church and the history of its doctrines.

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Book SynopsisPreparing to Hear the Gospel proposes a natural theology that prepares the way for Christian faith, so is neither apologetic for Christianity, nor a natural substitution for it.Trade Review...the power of Wisnefske's proposal is to take seriously the suspicions of natural theology...without abandoning the biblical notion of a preparation for the hearing of the gospel. -- Steven Paulson, Dialog...the power of Wisnefske's proposal is to take seriously the suspicions of natural theology...without abandoning the biblical notion of a preparation for the hearing of the gospel. -- Steven Paulson, DialogTable of Contentschapter 1 Preface chapter 2 Introduction chapter 3 How Our Picture of Religion Distorts Christian Theology chapter 4 The Irrelevance of Religion for Our Common, Natural Life chapter 5 The Middle of Life chapter 6 Our Natural Form of Life chapter 7 Natural Theology chapter 8 Christian Theology chapter 9 Conclusion chapter 10 Index

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Book SynopsisProvides a guide for a systematic approach to biblical study for Christians of all schools of theological thought. Convenient for anyone in bible classes, hermeneutics classes, theological research classes, or any theological interpretation classes.Table of Contentschapter 1 Foreword chapter 2 Initial Translation chapter 3 Textual Analysis chapter 4 Linguistic Analysis (Word Study) chapter 5 Historical Analysis chapter 6 Literary Analysis chapter 7 Theological Analysis chapter 8 Application chapter 9 Appendices: English Translations of the Bible chapter 10 Descriptions of Ancient Text chapter 11 Numbers and Luke with Variants chapter 12 Summary Review of the Exegetical Process chapter 13 Student Sample Paper chapter 14 Complete Biography

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Book SynopsisTable of Contentschapter 1 Preface chapter 2 The Sixties: The Apologetic Use of Sign in the Fourth Gospel, Jesus is Lord, Matthew and the House-Churches, The Transcendence of God and an Open Future chapter 3 Into the Eighties: An Evangelical Approach to Biblical Authority chapter 4 A Reappraisal of Denominationalism, Myth in Theological Discourse chapter 5 Up to the Present: Shalom in Black and White, Salvation Formulae in Luke-Acts, Fuzzy Set Theology, Chaos as the Crucible of Faith, Chaos and the Moral Imperative chapter 6 Appendix: The Paper Trail

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Book SynopsisIn this provocative study, Zimmerman examines the creation myths of traditional cultures and compares them to Genesis in terms of symbolic content. While the Old Testament in general has only vague references to life in heaven, the myths discuss the notion of an after-life in a more vivid manner. Zimmerman makes the novel claim that Genesis and the creation myths of hunter-gatherers have a common source in the primeval revelation made by God. In this sense, Genesis owes much of its content to a revelation that has been kept alive by hunter-gatherers. Zimmerman also revisits the debate between fundamental creationists and evolutionists, contending that the Bible does not teach science but sacred doctrine.Table of Contentschapter 1 Echoes of the Primeval Revelation chapter 2 Lifestyles of Hunter-gatherers chapter 3 Hunter-gatherers in Tierra Del Fuego chapter 4 The Lenape Worship the Supreme Being chapter 5 The Happy Hunting Ground chapter 6 Creation Myths Around the Globe chapter 7 Global Recognition of the Supreme Being chapter 8 Creation in Genesis chapter 9 The Six Days chapter 10 The Garden of Eden chapter 11 The Original Sin chapter 12 Genesis During the Babylonian Exile chapter 13 The Bible and Science chapter 14 A Salute to Adam and Eve chapter 15 From Adam to Christ chapter 16 References chapter 17 Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis work helps in locating and using theological materials effectively. . . * The Master's Seminary Journal *. . . the 'Guide' is an excellent resource for up-to-date tools on biblical research. * Journal Of The Evangelical Theological Society *. . . Barber and Krauss have crafted a good introduction to the intricate process of doing theological research. * Stone-Campbell Journal *The strength of this work lies in its practical advice about research strategy, the range of works it cites, and the insights offered about certain works' merits and limitations. -- James C. Pakala, Covenant Theological Seminary * Journal Of Religious & Theological Information *The authors of this book challenge evangelical Christians to become more intelligent, articulate, and winsome, as they vehemently oppose the shallow and popularistic approach to ministry so frequently seen today. * Concordia Journal *The authors of this book challenge evangelical Christians to become more intelligent, articulate, and winsome, as they vehemently oppose the shallow and popularistic approach to ministry so frequently seen today. * Concordia Journal *This work helps in locating and using theological materials effectively. . . * The Master's Seminary Journal *. . . the 'Guide' is an excellent resource for up-to-date tools on biblical research. * Journal Of The Evangelical Theological Society *. . . Barber and Krauss have crafted a good introduction to the intricate process of doing theological research. * Stone-Campbell Journal *The strength of this work lies in its practical advice about research strategy, the range of works it cites, and the insights offered about certain works' merits and limitations. -- James C. Pakala, Covenant Theological Seminary * Journal Of Religious & Theological Information *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword to the Second Edition Chapter 2 Foreword to the First Edition Chapter 3 Preface Chapter 4 Acknowledgements Chapter 5 Introduction Chapter 6 General Reference Works, Part 1 Chapter 7 General Reference Works, Part 2 Chapter 8 General Reference Works, Part 3 Chapter 9 Important Resources for Bible Study Chapter 10 The Use of Concordances Chapter 11 The Importance of Lexicons Chapter 12 Word Studies: Old Testament Chapter 13 Word Studies: New Testament Chapter 14 Online Searching Chapter 15 Specific Resource Tools: Indexes and Abstracts, Part 1 Chapter 16 Specific Resource Tools: Indexes and Abstracts, Part 2 Chapter 17 Bibliographies, Part 1 Chapter 18 Bibliographies, Part 2 Chapter 19 Unpublished Materials Chapter 20 Notes Chapter 21 Index Chapter 22 The Authors

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Book SynopsisThe First Epistle of John has long been noted for its consistent interchange of Christology and ethics. Kenney's study of this phenomenon is illuminated by an analysis of the historical situation and by a detailed exegesis of the text.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Abstract; Introduction Chapter 2 Authorship, Historical Setting, the Structure of First John Chapter 3 Exegesis of and Commentary on First John Chapter 4 Summary Statement Regarding the Relation of Christology to Ethics, Pastoral Application Chapter 5 Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis work aims to dispel the myth that "abuse does not happen in 'my' church". It uses stories of abuse and survival to help the reader examine the connections among abuse, religious beliefs, and the church and to remind them that abuse is not confined to any singular group of people.Trade ReviewSet us Free opens for the Church a powerful window into the experience of abuse survivors as the struggle to find help and hope within the Christian faith and its congregations. * American Journal Of Pastoral Counseling *. . . this book is a helpful introduction to those believers who are unaware of the public health crisis that abuse represents in North America and the way denial and silence in congregations makes them complicit in this terribly destructive behavior. * Family Ministry *. . . this book is a helpful introduction to those believers who are unaware of the public health crisis that abuse represents in North America and the way denial and silence in congregations makes them complicit in this terribly destructive behavior. * Family Ministry *Set us Free opens for the Church a powerful window into the experience of abuse survivors as the struggle to find help and hope within the Christian faith and its congregations. * American Journal Of Pastoral Counseling *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgements Part 2 Background Chapter 3 No Safe Place Part 4 Survivors Speak Out Chapter 5 In the Name of God: How Religion was Used to Justify Abuse Chapter 6 When Churches Deny, Victimization Escalates: Response of the Church Chapter 7 They Pay, You Pay, We All Pay: The Effect of Abuse on the Victim Chapter 8 Why, God?: Abused's Attitudes Toward Religion and Church Chapter 9 Supportive Ventures: How the Church Can Help Part 10 Summary Chapter 11 In Other Words... Chapter 12 Appendix A: The Survivors Chapter 13 Appendix B: The Interview Schedule Chapter 14 Endnotes; Index; Scripture Index

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Book SynopsisDisease and Healing in the New Testament is a comprehensive and critical examination of New Testament data relating to disease and healing from scientific and medical perspectives as well as theological perspectives. Particular attention is given to the recorded healings by Jesus in the Gospels and by the Apostles in Acts, relating them to modern medical concepts, particularly diagnostic categories. This book argues that the healings undertaken by Jesus and the Apostles show the consistent and coherent pattern of conditions amenable to ''folk medicine.''Trade ReviewThis book is warmly recommended as a competent study of its subject, noteworthy for the comprehensive notes and references that follow each chapter. * The Expository Times *This book is warmly recommended as a competent study of its subject, noteworthy for the comprehensive notes and references that follow each chapter. * The Expository Times *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Contents Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Setting the Scene Chapter 4 The Historical and Cultural Context of Healing in the New Testament Chapter 5 The Healing Ministry of Jesus: The Markan Tradition Chapter 6 The Healing Ministry of Jesus: The Non-Markan Synoptic Traditions Chapter 7 The Healing Ministry of Jesus: The Johannine Tradition Chapter 8 Healing in the Early Church: The Witness of the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 9 Healing in the Early Church: The Witness of the New Testament Letters Chapter 10 Drawing the Ends Together Chapter 11 Select Bibliography Chapter 12 Indexes

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Book SynopsisThe 1961 film "King of Kings" ranks among the most popular "Jesus movies" ever made. However, the film inevitably leads viewers to ask, "Is that in the Bible, or did they make that up, or what?" "King of Kings:" A Silver Screen Gospel attempts to answer these questions.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 The Meaning and History of "Gospels" and the Idea of "Silver Screen Gospels" Chapter 4 Suggestions on Using this Book Chapter 5 Gospel Prologue Chapter 6 Birth Narrative Chapter 7 Preparation for Ministry Chapter 8 The Early Ministry of Jesus Chapter 9 The Sermon on the Mount Chapter 10 The Later Ministry of Jesus Chapter 11 Prelude to the Passion Chapter 12 Passion Narrative Chapter 13 Resurrection, Appearances, and Gospel Epilogue Chapter 14 Selected Bibliography Chapter 15 Indices

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Book SynopsisThe goal of Essays on Communication & Spirituality is to expand students'' understanding of communication theory and inquiry. The editor and contributors aim to present the beginning position of an emerging discourse in the communication field. The collection''s essays explore the potential contribution of spirituality for the study of communication. They also examine and illustrate how scholarly work that is premised on such spiritual assumptions reshapes our understanding of communication. Essays on Communication & Spirituality is intended as a supplemental text for any foundational communication course that explores different understandings of communication.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Dedication Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 The Nature of Our Contribution Chapter 4 The Co-Construction of Self and Organization: Evoking Organizational Spirituality Chapter 5 Reframing Organizational Communication Theory and Research through Spirituality Chapter 6 Sparring with Spirituality Issues of Entangling Spirituality and Communication Chapter 7 Spirituality-Centered Career Theory and Practice Chapter 8 Spirituality and Aesthetics: Embracing Narrative Theory Chapter 9 Faith in Each Other: Encountering a Communicative Ethics Chapter 10 Discerning How We'll Move Together through Spiritual and Communicative Practice Chapter 11 Social Capital, Spirituality and the Value of Communication Chapter 12 Implications of Conceptualization of Spirituality for Organizational Communication Chapter 13 African American Women and Spirituality Advancing Our Understanding of Leadership and Organizing Chapter 14 On the Spiritual Nature of Communication

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Book SynopsisIn Back to Revelation-Inspiration, Fernando L. Canale, analyzes the two main ways in which Christianity has understood the origin of biblical knowledge. Canale proposes a way to overcome them by suggesting a new model of understanding that maximizes their strengths and avoids their weaknesses. By allowing us to see and use biblical knowledge in a new light, the new model uncovers a new foundation for theological knowledge.Trade Review....well researched and affording a number of valuable insightsssss * Religious Studies Review, December 2009 *....well researched and affording a number of valuable insights * Religious Studies Review, December 2009 *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 In Search of New Foundations Chapter 4 The Ground Chapter 5 Hermeneutical Methodology Chapter 6 The Classical Model Chapter 7 The Liberal Model Chapter 8 The Historical-Cognitive Model Chapter 9 Conclusion Chapter 10 Bibliography Chapter 11 Index

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Book SynopsisWood, Waterfalls and Stars is a collection of essays which takes as its central focus, the challenge of Catholic education in the new millennium. The essays are rooted in the Catholic tradition and in the lived experience of Catholic students and teachers.Trade ReviewHis [Herron] essays are thoughtful and engaging, drawing effectively on a wide range of sources from Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger to Karl Rahner, from a Buddhist monk to Zbigniew Brzezinski. * America: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture *His [Herron] essays are thoughtful and engaging, drawing effectively on a wide range of sources from Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger to Karl Rahner, from a Buddhist monk to Zbigniew Brzezinski. * America: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 The Call of the Good Shepherd Chapter 4 To Pay Attention: Chapter 5 A Joy We Can't Bear: The Adolescent Journey to Holiness Chapter 6 Adolescents Meet "The Teacher Within" Chapter 7 Adolescent Fidelity: The Covenant and the Journey Chapter 8 Obsculta! Group Spiritual Direction with Adolescents Chapter 9 Create a New Style: Adolescents and the Desire for God Chapter 10 "Love is My Name" On-Going Integration and Adolescent Spiritual Growth Chapter 11 "I Knock at the Door:" Love on the Journey Chapter 12 Why Do You Stand Looking Up Towards Heaven?: Chapter 13 Transported by God's Grace: Gothic Masters and Liturgical Planning Chapter 14 One with the Melody: The Liturgy and the Seasons of Teen Life Chapter 15 Why Do You Stand Looking Up Towards Heaven? Service Programs in Catholic Schools Chapter 16 Naming Grace: Administrators and the Gospel Story Chapter 17 Wood, Waterfalls and Stars: Chapter 18 A Quality of Attention: The Teacher as Poet Chapter 19 The Eucharist in the Middle Time Chapter 20 Clinging to the Wreckage: Paradigm Shifts and Religious Vocations Chapter 21 Some Reflections on Vouchers and School Choice Chapter 22 A Passion for the Unseen: Teachers Meet the Noonday Devil Chapter 23 "A School for the Lord's Service" the Benedictine Rule for Catholic Education Chapter 24 Wood, Waterfalls and Stars: Catholic Schools and the Catholic Imagination Chapter 25 My Own Words. . . My Own Thoughts: Chapter 26 Rules About Wearing Your Hat Chapter 27 Everything Which is "Yes" Chapter 28 Afterword Chapter 29 Scripture Index Chapter 30 Index Chapter 31 About the Author

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Book SynopsisFaith communities have always struggled with the questions of ethical method and cultural inclusivity. Accordingly, Ethical Issues that Matter enlarges the methodological discussion among ethicists and theologians by adopting the landscape of a mountain as a useful metaphor for racism. On a practical level, Ethical Issues that Matter is about the agonizing struggle to understand and to dismantle the mountain of racism in American society. According to the author, to do so would undoubtedly enhance the meaning and diversity of the Christian moral life.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 The Landscape of Ethics Chapter 3 The Culture of Postmodernity: A Fifth Gospel Chapter 4 Ethical Ideas and Church Life Chapter 5 A Commonsense Approach: Toward Covenant-Harambee Ethics Chapter 6 Youth Choices: Growing-Up and Going Up Chapter 7 Ethics and Biblical Authority: The Menacing Question of Homosexuality Chapter 8 The Threat of AIDS: Can the Church Find Her Voice? Chapter 9 Blended Families in the Twenty-First Century Chapter 10 A New Method of Moral Discourse: Broken Vessels From the Potter's House Chapter 11 Notes Chapter 12 Index

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Book SynopsisNew Testament Greek for Laymen is an introduction to New Testament Greek designed for the non-specialist - the average person who would like to study the language of the New Testament, but may not have the opportunity to do so in college or at seminary.Trade ReviewThis is an interesting approach with lots of helpful features for students at every stage of their progress in the better understanding of the text of the New Testament. -- W. G. Morrice, Edinburgh * The Expository Times *This is an interesting approach with lots of helpful features for students at every stage of their progress in the better understanding of the text of the New Testament. -- W. G. Morrice, Edinburgh * The Expository Times *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 The Greek Alphabet Chapter 4 The Greek Verb System: Present Active Indicative Chapter 5 The Greek Case System: Second Declension Nouns Chapter 6 First Declension Nouns Chapter 7 Adjectives and Adverbs Chapter 8 Prepositions Chapter 9 Personal Pronouns Chapter 10 Demonstrative Pronouns, Conjunctions, and Particles Chapter 11 Present Passive and Middle Indicative Chapter 12 Deponent Verbs Chapter 13 Imperfect Active and Middle/Passive Indicative Chapter 14 Future Active and Middle Indicative Chapter 15 Aorist and Future Passive Indicative Chapter 16 Third Declension Nouns Chapter 17 Perfect and Pluperfect Indicative Chapter 18 Contract Verbs Chapter 19 The Infinitive Chapter 20 Introduction to Participles: Present Participles Chapter 21 Aorist Participles Chapter 22 Perfect Participles, Genitive Absolute, Periphrastic Constructions Chapter 23 The Subjunctive Mood: Conditional Sentences Chapter 24 Imperative Mood Chapter 25 Additional Pronouns and Numerals Chapter 26 Irregular Adjectives and Comparison of Adjectives Chapter 27 Conjugation Verbs Chapter 28 The Article Chapter 29 Appendices Chapter 30 General Rule of Accent Chapter 31 Glossary of Grammar Terms Chapter 32 Greek-English Vocabulary Chapter 33 Principal Parts of Greek Verbs Chapter 34 Subject Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book offers a worthwhile contribution to a specialized field of interest. -- Greg Carey, Lancaster Theological Seminary * Catholic Biblical Quarterly *This book offers a worthwhile contribution to a specialized field of interest. -- Greg Carey, Lancaster Theological Seminary * Catholic Biblical Quarterly *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Abbreviations Chapter 2 Acknowledgment Chapter 3 Introduction: The Development of the Literary Criticism; The History of Research of the Narrative Asides in the Gospels and Acts; Methodological Considerations Chapter 4 The Narrative Asides in Selected Ancient Apocalypses: The Narrative Asides in the Jewish and Christian Apocalypses; The Formula of the Narrative Asides Chapter 5 The Narrative Asides in the Book of Revelation: Two Literary Problems in Revelation to the Narrative Asides in Revelation; The Identification of the Narrative Asides; Criteria for Asides and Non-Asides Chapter 6 The Classification of the Narrative Asides in the Book of Revelation: The Functional Classification; The Syntactical Classification Chapter 7 The Function of the Narrative Asides in the Book of Revelation: The Narrative Asides and the Interpretation of the Narrative; The Formation of the Narrative Asides in Revelation; The Narrative Asides and the Discourse of the Narrative of Revelation Chapter 8 Conclusion Chapter 9 Selected Bibliography Chapter 10 Index of Authors

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Book SynopsisThe Redeemed Image of God examines the classical development of imago Dei, the image of God, in Christian theology, and reconstructs the doctrine in order to recover the role of the image in redemption and the importance of human embodiment in salvific relationships. The author argues that the imago Dei is the point of contact that enables a rich web of relationships to others, but most importantly the redemptive relationship to the Other, God. From this perspective, not only can the imago Dei be saved, but the imago Dei is essential in saving us. Windley-Daoust retrieves the deep classical meaning of the Image of God as redemptive point of contact and addresses the wholistic worldview of our century through dialogue with existential phenomenologists Gabriel Marcel and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. This contemporary reconstruction of the image of God theology fully values the Incarnation as enabling redemption, and the human body as touchstone to the transcendent. This is a new vision of the imago Dei, and a theologically suggestive understanding of the human as embodied spirit.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Can the Classical Imago Dei Be Saved? Chapter 3 Perception: What Does it Mean to Be? Chapter 4 Participation: What Does it Mean to Be Redeemed? Chapter 5 Participation: What Does it Mean to Be Like God? Chapter 6 An Introduction to an Embodied Philosophy Chapter 7 Perception, Disclosure, and Yearning Chapter 8 How Incarnation Enables Participation: The Relational Imago Chapter 9 To Express God's Love: Zoe as Redemptive Place of Contact Chapter 10 Notes Chapter 11 Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgement Chapter 3 Negotiating the Relationship Between Religion and Education: The Prophetic Pragmatic Teacher Chapter 4 Centers that Cannot Hold: Paradigmatic Teachers and Contemporary Re-Visions Chapter 5 Toward a More Inclusive Concept of Teacher: Source, Approach and Ethics of the Embodied Critic Chapter 6 Alternative Conceptions of Teacher in Toni Morrison's Beloved Chapter 7 A More Inclusive Concept of Teacher? The Prophetic Pragmatist and a Sense of the Holy Chapter 8 Bibliography Chapter 9 Index Chapter 10 About the Author

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgement Chapter 3 Negotiating the Relationship Between Religion and Education: The Prophetic Pragmatic Teacher Chapter 4 Centers that Cannot Hold: Paradigmatic Teachers and Contemporary Re-Visions Chapter 5 Toward a More Inclusive Concept of Teacher: Source, Approach and Ethics of the Embodied Critic Chapter 6 Alternative Conceptions of Teacher in Toni Morrison's Beloved Chapter 7 A More Inclusive Concept of Teacher? The Prophetic Pragmatist and a Sense of the Holy Chapter 8 Bibliography Chapter 9 Index Chapter 10 About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights the work of faculty in many disciplines who have connected service-learning with their teaching and scholarship. The challenge of Christian scholarship in service-learning is to use the scholarly tool of our disciplines, with perspective and goals originating from the faith tradition, to describe how community connections enable us to be agents of renewal in society.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface: James D. Bratt Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Building Community: Creating Social Capital through Service-Learning and Community Development at Faith-Based Liberal Arts Colleges; Listening to Those Who Remember: Service-Learning and Collaborative Research; Reciprocity and Partnership: The Multi Chapter 5 Developing Students: Kantian Moral Education and Service-Learning; Academically Based Service-Learning and the Staging of Community; Lessons in Service-Learning: Dilemma of Guilt, Lesson in Reciprocity; From Tolerance to M.I.N.D. Renewal: Service-Le Chapter 6 Developing Faculty: The Development of an Ethic of Service to a Place: The Calvin Environmental Assessment Program; Transformed Teaching: Service-Learning in a Composition Class- The Assignment of the Lives; Marketing Service: Service-Learning and t Chapter 7 Building Institutional Support: The Development of Academically Based Service-Learning at Calvin College: An Historical Perspective Chapter 8 About the Contributors

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewExpertly enhancing with an extensive number of appendices, notes, bibliography, and a thoroughly 'user friends' index, 'Helping Hurting People' is most especially recommended to the attention of ministers and clergy who engage in marital, family, and pastoral counseling with their parishioners. * Wisconsin Bookwatch *Expertly enhancing with an extensive number of appendices, notes, bibliography, and a thoroughly 'user friends' index, 'Helping Hurting People' is most especially recommended to the attention of ministers and clergy who engage in marital, family, and pastoral counseling with their parishioners. * Wisconsin Bookwatch *Table of ContentsChapter 1 List of Figures and Tables Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Introduction: The Potential of Reconciliation Chapter 5 Introducing the RFC Model: Reconciliation-Focused Counseling: In Search of a Lasting Foundation: An Overview of the Challenge; A Theology of Emotional and Relational Problems as Revealed in the Creation Story; Reconciliation-Focused Counseling:

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Book SynopsisTruth in Translation is a critical study of Biblical translation, assessing the accuracy of nine English versions of the New Testament in wide use today. By looking at passages where theological investment is at a premium, the author demonstrates that many versions deviate from accurate translation under the pressure of theological bias.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 The Origins of Modern English Bibles Chapter 5 The Work of Translation Chapter 6 Major English Translations Chapter 7 Bowing to Bias Chapter 8 Grasping at Accuracy Chapter 9 When is a Man not a Man? Chapter 10 Probing the Implicit Meaning Chapter 11 Words Together and Apart Chapter 12 An Uncertain Throne Chapter 13 Tampering with Tenses Chapter 14 And the Word was…What? Chapter 15 The Spirit Writ Large Chapter 16 A Final Word Chapter 17 Appendix: The Use of "Jehovah" in the NW Chapter 18 Bibliography Chapter 19 Index

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Book SynopsisOnce saved, always saved? Or twice lost, always lost? This New Testament analysis of every relevant passage on eternal security and apostasy- the rejection of Christ after once having received salvation and the Holy Spirit- concludes that Jesus and the New Testament writers teach that apostasy is both possible and the unforgivable sin.Trade ReviewThis book belongs in every thoughtful Christian's library. Claybrook has done a masterful job of presenting and defending a valid view of Scripture. -- C. Donald Cole, Radio Pastor, Moody Bible InstituteThis book belongs in every thoughtful Christian's library. Claybrook has done a masterful job of presenting and defending a valid view of Scripture. -- C. Donald Cole, Radio Pastor, Moody Bible InstituteTable of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Proposition Chapter 3 Proof Chapter 4 The Words of the Writer of Hebrews: Overview of the Letter; Review of Passages Chapter 5 The Words of Peter: Overview of the Second Letter; Review of Passages Chapter 6 The Words of Jude: Introduction; Review of Passages Chapter 7 The Words of Paul: Introduction; Review of Passages Chapter 8 The Words of James: Introduction; Review of Passages Chapter 9 The Words of John: Introduction; Review of Passages Chapter 10 The Words of Jesus: Introduction; Review of Passages; Teaching About Eternal Security; Teaching by Direct Statements; Teaching by Parables; Teaching by Maxims; Teaching from Heaven Chapter 11 Postscript Chapter 12 Postlude: A Summary Response to Arguments for Once Saved, Always Saved by Lewis Sperry Chafer Chapter 13 Scripture Index

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Book SynopsisThis work is a collection of essays on the Palestinian Judaic background of Mark 5:1-20; Luke 4:16-30; the name Judas 'Iscariot'; Luke 19:41-44; John 8:56-58; Matt 24:28; Luke 17:37; Luke 13:34b, and Matthew 23:37b.Trade ReviewRoger Aus is pastor emeritus of Luthergemeinde in Berlin-Reinickendorf, Germany, and is the author of numerous books on the haggadic background of gospel traditions. In my opinion, he has never been given the full credit he deserves for his scholarly work. Aus's research represents the most detailed and knowledgeable work currently available in what should be an important area of the study of Christian origins...Ultimately, there are very few scholars who can match Aus's proficiency in both rabbinic sources and the NT texts, coupled with a genuinely critical attitude. -- James G. Crossley * Review of Biblical Literature *...Aus leaves no stone unturned in his intertextual quest to discover the presence of words, phrases, themes, and structures, the recognition of which will help readers understand a given pericope...Aus's studies open up new possibilities and potentially solve old problems. They deserve careful and appreciative reading. -- Craig A. Evans, Acadia DivinityCollege * Rbl Book Reviews *Table of ContentsChapter 1 My Name is "Legion": Palestinian Judaic Samson Traditions in Mark 5:1-20 Chapter 2 Catchword Connections and Day of Atonement Imagery in Luke 4:16-30 Chapter 3 The Name Judas "Iscariot" and Ahithophel in Judaic Tradition Chapter 4 Jesus' Weeping Over the Destruction of Jerusalem in Luke 19:41-44, and David's Weeping Over the Destruction of Jerusalem in Judaic Tradition Chapter 5 Abraham's Prophetic Vision of the Messiah: The Judaic Background of John 8:56-58 Chapter 6 The Messiah as a Vulture in Matt 24:28 // Luke 17:37b Chapter 7 The Rejection of the Mother Bird Messiah in Luke 13:34b // Matt 23:37b Chapter 8 Sources and Reference Works Chapter 9 About the Author Chapter 10 Index of Modern Authors

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Philip Tite explores the role of biblical texts in the promotion of peace and violence. He begins by exploring the function of religious texts as ideological elements, recognizing that the New Testament affects the social construction of ''realities'' or cultures within which people read and apply authoritative writings to ethical discussions. Arguing that an ''engaged reading '' of these texts is central within moral discourse, Dr. Tite explores such issues as feminist challenges to biblical ethics, Jewish-Christian relations, and gay and lesbian ethical disputes in Christianity.Trade ReviewTite's work is carefully researched, passionately argued, refreshingly self-reflective, and deeply thought provoking. -- Dorothy Jean Weaver, Palm Beach Atlantic University * Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses, Vol. 35/2: 2006 *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Conceiving Peace and Violence: A Personal Journey; Examples of Biblical Peace and Violence Promotion; Ideological Construction; Peace and Violence Promotion; Concluding Comments Chapter 3 Exploring Peace and Violence: Case Study One: The Fourth Gospel; Case Study Two: 1 Peter; Concluding Comments Chapter 4 Assessing Peace and Violence: Challenge of Gender Issues; Challenge of Anti-Semitism; Challenge of Gay Culture; A Personal Challenge; Bibliography; Indices

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Book SynopsisStories of Biblical Mothers offers a new look at an often unnoticed group of women in the Hebrew Bible: the biblical mothers. The author''s insightful analysis gives evidence that women of the Bible are able to obtain domestic and public influence through their status as mothers. This work reassesses the position of the biblical woman, and acknowledges that while marginalized, nevertheless as a mother she is both honored and powerful. Author Leila Leah Bronner adds to the ongoing conversation about the role and place of women in the Bible, and inspires further reflection on the biblical mother.Trade ReviewExploring images...of motherhood...in the Bible and beyond, Leila Bronner offers an array of intriguing insights and connections to all who are interested in feminist readings... -- Angela Bauer, Episcopal Divinity SchoolAs [Bronner] rightly says, whereas mothers and motherhood are the most dominant social function attributed to women in the Hebrew Bible, this subject has rarely been treated in a consistent fashion beyond generalities. Here the whole spectrum of narratives relating to mothers - universal, national, royal, wise, mothers to daughters, metaphorical, unconventional, even the maternal roles of the Hebrew God—are systematically described and analysed. -- Athalya Brenner, University of Amsterdam, The NetherlandsLeila Leah Bronner has produced a most readable synthetic study… The society may have been patriarchal, but the mother wielded much influence. Alongside accounts of the matriarchs, queens and wise women are presentations of mothers and daughters, metaphorical and unconventional mothers, and even a stab at the motherly role of God. The book is a good read. -- Bezalel Porten, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, IsraelThis very readable book will be of interest to a wide readership. It is highly recommended. * The Bible Today *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 The First Mothers Chapter 4 Mothers of a Budding Nation Chapter 5 Wise Women and Queen Mothers Chapter 6 Mothers and Daughters Chapter 7 Metaphorical Mothers Chapter 8 Unconventional Mothers Chapter 9 The Motherly Role of God Chapter 10 Conclusion Chapter 11 Bibliography Chapter 12 Index Chapter 13 Index of Scriptural References

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewExploring images...of motherhood...in the Bible and beyond, Leila Bronner offers an array of intriguing insights and connections to all who are interested in feminist readings... -- Angela Bauer, Episcopal Divinity SchoolAs [Bronner] rightly says, whereas mothers and motherhood are the most dominant social function attributed to women in the Hebrew Bible, this subject has rarely been treated in a consistent fashion beyond generalities. Here the whole spectrum of narratives relating to mothers - universal, national, royal, wise, mothers to daughters, metaphorical, unconventional, even the maternal roles of the Hebrew God—are systematically described and analysed. -- Athalya Brenner, University of Amsterdam, The NetherlandsLeila Leah Bronner has produced a most readable synthetic study… The society may have been patriarchal, but the mother wielded much influence. Alongside accounts of the matriarchs, queens and wise women are presentations of mothers and daughters, metaphorical and unconventional mothers, and even a stab at the motherly role of God. The book is a good read. -- Bezalel Porten, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, IsraelThis very readable book will be of interest to a wide readership. It is highly recommended. * The Bible Today *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 The First Mothers Chapter 4 Mothers of a Budding Nation Chapter 5 Wise Women and Queen Mothers Chapter 6 Mothers and Daughters Chapter 7 Metaphorical Mothers Chapter 8 Unconventional Mothers Chapter 9 The Motherly Role of God Chapter 10 Conclusion Chapter 11 Bibliography Chapter 12 Index Chapter 13 Index of Scriptural References

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Book SynopsisIn Critical Thinking and the Bible in the Age of New Media, Charles Ess collects contemporary scholarship to address the question, what does critical thinking about the Bible mean as the Bible is "transmediated" from print to electronic formats?Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: Critical Thinking, Biblical Texts, and Faith and Reason in the Age of New Media Chapter 2 Critical Thinking: Keynote Address: Reasoned Judgment and Revelation: The Relation of Critical Thinking and Bible Study Chapter 3 Critical Thinking Within Biblical Texts: Bible Reading and Critical Thinking; Critical Thinking for Ordinary Believers Chapter 4 Three Contemporary Perspectives on Critical Thinking and the Bible: Let the Reader Understand: Biblically Disciplined Thought in Light of the Interrogative Model of Reasoning; Critical Thinking in the Black Church; Women's Feminist Critical Thinking Chapter 5 Postmodern Perspectives: Reading Scripture as Critical-thinking Christians in a Postmodern Era; Mcluhan and a Critical Electronic Ethos: Contexts in Collision or Harmony; Hearing the Hum in a Wired World: Preliminary Musings on Virtual Reality and E Chapter 6 Voices of Caution: Images Have Consequences: The Impact of the Visual on the Word; Reading and Critical Thinking: Pentecostal Traditions vis-á-vis New Media Chapter 7 Middle Grounds: Bible Study, Critical Thinking and Post-Critical Thought: Cultural Considerations; Bible Reading between History and Industry; Prayer and the Internet Chapter 8 Contributors Chapter 9 Index

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Book SynopsisIn Critical Thinking and the Bible in the Age of New Media, Charles Ess collects contemporary scholarship to address the question, what does critical thinking about the Bible mean as the Bible is 'transmediated' from print to electronic formats?Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: Critical Thinking, Biblical Texts, and Faith and Reason in the Age of New Media Chapter 2 Critical Thinking: Keynote Address: Reasoned Judgment and Revelation: The Relation of Critical Thinking and Bible Study Chapter 3 Critical Thinking Within Biblical Texts: Bible Reading and Critical Thinking; Critical Thinking for Ordinary Believers Chapter 4 Three Contemporary Perspectives on Critical Thinking and the Bible: Let the Reader Understand: Biblically Disciplined Thought in Light of the Interrogative Model of Reasoning; Critical Thinking in the Black Church; Women's Feminist Critical Thinking Chapter 5 Postmodern Perspectives: Reading Scripture as Critical-thinking Christians in a Postmodern Era; Mcluhan and a Critical Electronic Ethos: Contexts in Collision or Harmony; Hearing the Hum in a Wired World: Preliminary Musings on Virtual Reality and E Chapter 6 Voices of Caution: Images Have Consequences: The Impact of the Visual on the Word; Reading and Critical Thinking: Pentecostal Traditions vis-á-vis New Media Chapter 7 Middle Grounds: Bible Study, Critical Thinking and Post-Critical Thought: Cultural Considerations; Bible Reading between History and Industry; Prayer and the Internet Chapter 8 Contributors Chapter 9 Index

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Book SynopsisThe Cambridge Platonists is written with students and novice theologians in mind. It provides context as well as description, while outlining the most representative ideas of the school with clarity and brevity. This introduction will meet the needs of many readers, but for those beginning a study of the works of the Cambridge Platonists, the Eight Letters of Dr. Antony Tuckney and Dr. Benjamin Whichcote not only provide a logical starting point, in that they present the most characteristic ideas of Whichcotearguably, the Cambridge Platonists'' founding memberbut also help to clarify what sets this school of religious thought apart from contemporary Puritan theology, as represented by Tuckney. This is the first complete edition of the Eight Letters since their original publication in 1753, now rendered accessible to readers without knowledge of classical languages.Trade ReviewThe Cambridge Platonists provides an excellent introduction to an influential school of seventeenth-century thought. And the letters themselves are powerful examples of how two colleagues who disagreed over core issues of doctrine could still engage one another with civility and mutual respect. -- W. M. Spellman, W.M. Spellman, University of North Carolina * Anglican and Episcopal History *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 The Cambridge Platonists: A Brief Introduction: From Pre-Reformation to Pre-Restoration: The Social-Historical and Theological Context; Principle Persons and Representative Ideas; Reception; Notes Chapter 4 Eight Letters of Dr. Antony Tuckney and Dr. Benjamin Whichcote: Editorial Notes and Abbreviations; Translator's Note; Title Page of the 1753 Edition; Preface by Samuel Salter; Letter I; Letter II; Letter III; Letter IV; Letter V; Letter VI; Letter VII; Le Chapter 5 Bibliography Chapter 6 Index Chapter 7 About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis study tackles the problem of the Song of Song''s structure by beginning at the bottom, the microstructure of the Song, rather than at the top. By employing a new type of rhetorical method, Professor Roberts defines each of the minimal structural units of the Song by identifying the formal poetic features that mark its opening and closing, coupled with the poetic features that create cohesion within it. Moving up the Song''s structural ladder, larger units are identified with the same technique. While this study does not identify an overall structure, it does demonstrate how recognition of these formal structuring devices can help the interpreter define the structural units of the Song with far greater precision. The final chapter presents a catalog of these formal, poetic features that typically mark the opening and closure of structural units in the Song, as well as those that effect cohesion. Within is a catalog that can be refined and enlarged by application of the same method to other poetic texts. Other exegetical insights abound. Professor Roberts demonstrates a more highly structured pattern of the wasfs than has been recognized heretofore, and proposes a new interpretation of the adjuration refrain. He identifies a type of phonological anacrusis employed numerous times in the Song, and addresses almost every text-critical issue in the Song, many of which are resolved by attention to poetic structuring devices.Trade ReviewPhil Roberts has written a careful study of the poetry of Song of Songs. His insights shed light on the form and meaning of the Song, and his ideas on how to approach the study of biblical poetry deserve serious consideration. -- Adele Berlin, Robert H. Smith Professor of the Hebrew Bible, University of MarylandAnyone who has worked on the Song of Songs knows how difficult it is to determine the structure of the book. D. Phillip Roberts' Let Me See Your Form makes a major contribution towards the solution to this problem. His masterful use of rhetorical method distinguishes his study from previous attempts. Future study of the Song will be required to interact and appropriate Roberts' insights. -- Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont CollegeTable of ContentsPart 1 Abbreviations Part 2 Preface Part 3 Acknowledgements Chapter 4 Interpretation and Structure in the Song of Songs Chapter 5 Poetry and Structure in the Song of Songs Chapter 6 Song of Songs 1:2-2:7 Chapter 7 Song of Songs 2:8-17 Chapter 8 Song of Songs 3:1-5 Chapter 9 Song of Songs 3:6-11 Chapter 10 Song of Songs 4:1-7 Chapter 11 Song of Songs 4:8-5:1 Chapter 12 Song of Songs 5:2-6:3 Chapter 13 Song of Songs 6:4-10 Chapter 14 Song of Songs 6:11-12 Chapter 15 Song of Songs 7:1-11 Chapter 16 Song of Songs 7:12-8:4 Chapter 17 Song of Songs 8:5-7 Chapter 18 Song of Songs 8:8-14 Chapter 19 Summaries and Conclusions Part 20 Bibliography

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Book SynopsisExamines three Psalms - most representative of the missionary function in the Psalter - to determine if there is a missionary function assigned to Israel. This title considers other instances in the Psalter, which hint at a missionary function for Israel, and concludes that the Psalter repeatedly affirms Israel's election and privileged position.Trade ReviewMascarenhas's exegesis of each psalm is characteristically thorough...M. articulates an exegetical method that includes an analysis ofGattung and functional intent, a structural analysis, and an examination of the "immediate and remote context" of each particular psalm within the Psalter. -- William P. Brown, Columbia Theological Seminary * Catholic Biblical Quarterly *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 List of Abbreviations Chapter 3 General Introduction: The Theme; The Motivation and the Need for this Study; Project Plan and Method; Indications on Bibliography and Footnotes Chapter 4 A Introduction to Mission and Missionary Function in the Old Testament and the Psalter: Mission and Missionary Function: It's Expression in the Old Testament: Introduction; A Brief Historical Review of the Term "Mission"; Mission and Missionary F Chapter 5 An Exegetico-Theological Analysis of Psalms 67, 96, and 117 Israel, a Blessing to the Nations: Introduction; The Text; Psalms 65-68 as a Group; Form and Setting; Dating; The Missionary Content of Ps 67; Conclusion; The Missionary Message of Ps Chapter 6 Conclusions Regarding the Mission and Missionary Function of Israel in the Psalter: Israel's Missionary Function: Introduction; Conclusions about the Missionary Function in Ps 67, 96, and 117; The Missionary Function of Israel Elsewhere in the Ps

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Book SynopsisMoses'' Staff and Aeneas'' Shield uses two emblems to symbolize the important differences between the tragic but triumphant heroism of Virgil''s Aeneid and the kenotic heroism of Moses in the Exodus story of Aeneas'' shield and Moses'' staff. The shield of Aeneas represents Rome''s imperial destiny to rule the earth''s peoples by strength, and Aeneas'' personal destiny to end in triumph as a warrior. In contrast, the staff of Moses represents the saving wonders the Lord works through him to save the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt and bind them to himself in covenant, and his mission to go beyond being simply a wonder worker to a man of words who preaches the Lord''s Torah.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Staff or Shield: The Near Irresistible Urge to the Heroic Chapter 4 Aeneas's Quest for Vision Chapter 5 Moses's Transformation from the Outsider to Mighty Prophet/Servant Chapter 6 Moses as Covenant Mediator and Intercessor at Sinai Chapter 7 Aeneas's Successful Quest for Italy and Victory over Turnus Chapter 8 Moses's Failed Quest Chapter 9 "A Man of Words": Moses as a Teacher of Torah and a Prophetic Visionary Chapter 10 Notes Chapter 11 Index

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Book SynopsisThe Relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth combines socio-historical and exegetical criticism to examine and evaluate the influence of John the Baptist on Jesus. It offers a fresh look at the evidence and introduces relationship between John and Jesus before it became enshrined in doctrine and ritual.Trade ReviewWhat was Jesus' relationship with John the Baptist? Did Jesus baptize people like John? Where did Christian baptism come from? In this book Dr. Dapaah looks at these and other important questions, coming up with some intriguing answers. His well-written work offers thought-provoking insights into the questions of the historical Jesus, and I very warmly commend it. -- David Wenham, Dean and Lecturer, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford UniversityHere is a robust challenge to the tacit and improbable assumption of most NT specialists that baptism, which was so prominent in the launching of Jesus' ministry, simply disappeared from the scene during that period only to reemerge fully formed in the early church in Acts. I have long believed that Jesus, no less than John, was a 'Baptist,' and that initiation to discipleship would have been incomplete without some such rite. This is a study to be read and pondered by all who want to know what it was like to be part of the early Jesus movement. -- R.T. France, formerly Principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford UniversityWell-written, with a remarkable maturity of style. -- Paul J. Achtemeier, Professor of Biblical Interpretation Emeritus, Union Theological SeminaryTable of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Abbreviations Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 The Gospel Traditions and the Historical Jesus Chapter 5 Part I: John and the Qumran Community: The Origins and Formative Years of John Chapter 6 Part II: John and Jesus: The Proclamation of John; John and Jesus: The Two Baptists; Jesus' Tribute to John Chapter 7 Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis learned, highly personal, and blunt devotional commentary on selected passages in the four gospels is intended for both devotional and educational purposes. It showcases a number of archetypal images of Jesus found in the gospels, including Jesus as Wildman, feminine man, wounded healer, fiery prophet, and Trickster.Trade ReviewHonest and moving... anyone who loves the scriptures will find new meaning in this book of personal observation and reflection on the gospels. Reading this book will give you a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and who you are, as a follower and believer. -- Janaan Manternach, author of This is our FaithFrancis Gross...allows readers a glimpse...of his own understanding [and] feats of associations [which] are full of reminiscence and enthusiasm; they are wide-ranging...a friendly book, but not a lackadaisical one. -- Philip C. Fischer * Review For Religious *Gross peels away the layers of conventional piety and pedestrian respectability that deaden the impact of the gospels. He reveals the Jesus story for what it is, a down to earth, blue collar message that speaks to the deepest longings of the human heart. -- Rev. James DiGiacomo, S.J., veteran religious educator, speaker, and writerTable of ContentsChapter 1 Part One: Mark's Gospel Chapter 2 Part Two: John's Gospel Chapter 3 Part Three: Matthew's Gospel Chapter 4 Part Four: Luke's Gospel Chapter 5 Part Five: References You Might Find Useful to Read, See, or Hear: Listed According to Gospel Theme (Confer Index) Chapter 6 Index Chapter 7 About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis book is a verse-by-verse commentary that examines Mark 8:22-9:13, and concludes that these three episodes form the transition point-from dealing with Jesus' identity to his mission.Trade ReviewLarsen offers several helpful insights concerning the function of [Mark 8:22-9:13] in relation to one another and within the larger Markan context. -- Karl A. Kuhn, Lakeland College * Catholic Biblical Quarterly *The volume displays thorough and exemplary exegesis. The author commences by placing the structure of the text within the broader Markan narrative.... Larsen identifies extensive connections between this passage and both the preceding and following material, eventually identifying these central verses as a hinge section (59). Because of the broad nature of such discussions, the volume is a valuable contribution to the study of the structure of Mark as a whole. After analyzing the structure, Larses performs verse-by-verse exegesis. Professors and their students will appreciate the detail and clarity of Larsen's approach to text, grammar, and syntax.... Those using the volume for preaching would do well to spend considerable time in those theological sections.... These characteristics [technical language], as well as the volume's rigorous exegesis in general, suggest readership at the seminary level and above. -- J David Miller, Milligan College * Stone-Campbell Journal *[Seeing and Understanding Jesus] is thorough and an exemplary exegesis. . . . [and] is a valuable contribution to the study of the structure of Mark as a whole. -- J David Miller, Associate Professor of Bible, Milligan College * Stone-Campbell Journal *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Abbreviations Chapter 4 Introduction: The Structure of Mark's Gospel: Questions and Proposals Chapter 5 Mark 8:22-26 Chapter 6 Mark 8:27-9:1 Chapter 7 Mark 9:2-13 Chapter 8 Conclusion Chapter 9 Bibliography Chapter 10 Index of Modern Authors Chapter 11 Index of Biblical and Other Ancient Sources Chapter 12 Index of Hebrew and Greek Words Chapter 13 Author Biographical Sketch

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Book SynopsisThis book is a verse-by-verse commentary that examines Mark 8:22-9:13, and concludes that these three episodes form the transition point-from dealing with Jesus' identity to his mission.Trade ReviewLarsen offers several helpful insights concerning the function of [Mark 8:22-9:13] in relation to one another and within the larger Markan context. -- Karl A. Kuhn, Lakeland College * Catholic Biblical Quarterly *The volume displays thorough and exemplary exegesis. The author commences by placing the structure of the text within the broader Markan narrative.... Larsen identifies extensive connections between this passage and both the preceding and following material, eventually identifying these central verses as a hinge section (59). Because of the broad nature of such discussions, the volume is a valuable contribution to the study of the structure of Mark as a whole. After analyzing the structure, Larses performs verse-by-verse exegesis. Professors and their students will appreciate the detail and clarity of Larsen's approach to text, grammar, and syntax.... Those using the volume for preaching would do well to spend considerable time in those theological sections.... These characteristics [technical language], as well as the volume's rigorous exegesis in general, suggest readership at the seminary level and above. -- J David Miller, Milligan College * Stone-Campbell Journal *[Seeing and Understanding Jesus] is thorough and an exemplary exegesis. . . . [and] is a valuable contribution to the study of the structure of Mark as a whole. -- J David Miller, Associate Professor of Bible, Milligan College * Stone-Campbell Journal *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Abbreviations Chapter 4 Introduction: The Structure of Mark's Gospel: Questions and Proposals Chapter 5 Mark 8:22-26 Chapter 6 Mark 8:27-9:1 Chapter 7 Mark 9:2-13 Chapter 8 Conclusion Chapter 9 Bibliography Chapter 10 Index of Modern Authors Chapter 11 Index of Biblical and Other Ancient Sources Chapter 12 Index of Hebrew and Greek Words Chapter 13 Author Biographical Sketch

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Book SynopsisThis work serves as an investigation of the Isis cult by tracing its development from Egypt into Greco-Roman society. The origin of the Isis cult is described by using the accounts of Plutarch, Apuleius, and Diodorus before examining the effects of Isis on Egyptian culture. The Isis cult soon overflows into the Greco-Roman world. While this mysterious religion initially encounters opposition, especially since it clashes with Roman patriarchal society, it overcomes these limitations. The relevance of Isis to New Testament studies is demonstrated by comparing similar Pauline practices to Isiac beliefs and practices. The concepts of freedom, salvation, baptism, and resurrection in Pauline Christianity overlap with Isiac beliefs. The possibility of the Isis cult as an historical context is explored in the book of 1 Timothy, which serves as an example of the intersection between the biblical text and the Egyptian cult of Isis.Trade ReviewMcCabe offers a clearly written overview of aspects of the Isis cult that provide a backdrop for the NT. * New Testament Abstracts *In this splendid volume, McCabe capably brings the reader into the intricate world of Isis, but more importantly offers fresh research to demonstrate the relevance of Isis studies for understand the critical portions of the New Testament and the challenges Christianity faced as it spread across the Roman Empire in the first century. -- William R. Baker, Professor of New Testament Studies, Cincinnati Christian University; Editor Stone-Campbell JournalTable of ContentsPart 1 List of Abbreviations Part 2 List of Tables Part 3 Acknowledgements Part 4 Preface Chapter 5 Introduction Chapter 6 The Origin and Institutionalizing of the Isis Cult Chapter 7 The Origin of the Isis Cult: Primary Documents Chapter 8 The Effect of the Isis Cult in Egyptian Culture

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe importance of this particular edited book is that a vast majority of its authors teach at evangelical institutions....This anthology is an initial attempt by evangelicals at Oral Roberts University to once again reclaim the importance of valuing and teaching peoples from diverse backgrounds....it is important for scholars to note that all institutions are paying closer attention to the same issues. Especially helpful for students in courses such as multicultural education.SUMMING UP: RECOMMENDED. General readers, lower-division undergraduates. -- L. B. Gallien * CHOICE *

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Book SynopsisThis work demonstrates the power of the ancient, biblical narrative, the book of Joshua, as it pertains to everyday life. The book intends to dismiss antiquated assumptions of biblical formation by examining biblical scholarship from new and creative phenomenological perspectives. Professor Soggie argues that the anecdotal wisdom drawn from these perspectives exposes the natural function of the narrative as it relates to every individual and transforms the way we view ancient literature. Furthermore, this study challenges readers'' predisposed assertions about the book of Joshua so that it feels as though they are being introduced to the story for the first time. Top biblical scholars, experts in archetypal psychology, and novices alike will be able to expand their view of ancient literature.Table of ContentsPart 1 Dedication Part 2 Preface Part 3 Acknowledgements Part 4 The Liturgy of Remembering Chapter 5 Introduction Chapter 6 Introductory Themes Chapter 7 Picking the Battles Chapter 8 Creating History Chapter 9 The Psychology of Orality Chapter 10 A Literary Analysis Chapter 11 Historical Context Chapter 12 Foundations of the Fable Part 13 References Part 14 Index of Scholars Part 15 Index of Topics

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Book SynopsisThe shepherd metaphor is one of the most important theological images in the Hebrew Bible. The contemporary image of shepherd inclines toward a therapist, counselor, and caregiver. However, careful study of this metaphor in the Hebrew Bible proves otherwise. The book is designed to reveal all possible original meanings of the shepherd image, expressed not only in Yahweh, but also in various biblical characters such as Abraham, Moses, David, and so forth. However, the focus is not on the person designated as shepherd, but rather the roles and characteristics of a shepherd that would manifest through these people. To achieve this, the Hebrew text has been studied by applying historical-literacy exegesis to determine the textual meaning. Comparison of the ancient Near Eastern literature help to enlighten the usage of the metaphor in the ancient world related to the Old Testament. This work shows how the definitions given in the current literature of pastoral theology fail to satisfy the meaning of shepherd, and how the Old Testament is an essential resource for the study of the shepherd metaphor. The result is to have the metaphor used in its proper understanding. The book also aims to consolidate the meanings of the metaphor in the various biblical passages for future development.Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 List of Abbreviations Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 The Metaphor of Shepherd in Pastoral Theology Chapter 5 The Hermeneutical Methodology Chapter 6 The Image of the Shepherd in the Torah Chapter 7 The Metaphor of Shepherd in the Former Prophetic Literature Chapter 8 The Metaphor of Shepherd in the Later Prophetic Literature Chapter 9 The Metaphor of Shepherd in the Writings Chapter 10 The Metaphor of Shepherd and Biblical Studies Chapter 11 Conclusion Part 12 Bibliography Part 13 Scripture Index Part 14 Subject Index

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Book SynopsisThis work addresses the questions concerning the crucifixion/resurrection story, the legends of Jesus in India, Tibet and China, and the unique style and content of the Fourth Gospel. The street theatre style of the Hebrew prophets grounds the belief that Jesus also employed drama to proclaim his visions. To encourage his people who were suffering under cruel Roman oppression, he dramatized Isaiah''s Suffering Servant poem that climaxes with his rescue/resurrection-a promise that God will rescue Israel. Isaiah''s Missionary Servant poem inspired him to carry his Gospel into new lands. The Syrian Acts of Thomas and more recently discovered material detail his secret ministry to India, Tibet, and China. There, his spirited exchanges with Hindus, Buddhists, and Taoists have enriched the Gospels and may have affected the evolution of eastern religious and philosophical thought, particularly that of Mahayana Buddhism. The book''s discussion provides evidence that Jesus was a pioneer of interfaith dialogue and a prophet of world spirituality who inspires us to build a world community of justice, peace and love for people of all faiths. It is appropriate for college and university classes in Bible and Qur''an studies, contemporary theology, and current religious issues.Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Chapter 2 The Continuing Quest for the Truth About Jesus Chapter 3 Prophet Street Theater in Ancient Israel Chapter 4 Rabbi Yesua in Palestine with the Jews Chapter 5 Saint Issa in India with the Hindus Chapter 6 Bodhisattva in Kashmir and Tibet with the Buddhists Chapter 7 Ye Su in China with the Taoists Chapter 8 Jesus: Pioneer of Interfaith Dialogue Chapter 9 Prophet of World Spirituality Chapter 10 Afterword Part 11 Glossary Part 12 Bibliography Part 13 Index Part 14 Endnotes Part 15 About the Author

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Book SynopsisOver the centuries, theological studies have grappled with the comprehension of Truth and Goodness. However, theology, unlike philosophy, has neglected serious scrutiny of the study of Beauty or Aesthetics. Jo Ann Davidson's Toward a Theology of Beauty investigates this omission.Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgements Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 The Aesthetic Nature of God Chapter 4 God as Architect Chapter 5 The Aesthetic Nature of Scripture: Literary Structures Chapter 6 The Aesthetic Nature of Scripture: Biblical Narratives Chapter 7 The Aesthetic Nature of Scripture: Biblical Poetry Chapter 8 The Aesthetic Nature of Scripture: Vocabulary Chapter 9 Toward a Theology of Beauty: Conclusions & Implications Part 10 Select Bibliography Part 11 Index Part 12 About the Author

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Book SynopsisOver the centuries, theological studies have grappled with the comprehension of Truth and Goodness. However, theology, unlike philosophy, has neglected serious scrutiny of the study of Beauty or Aesthetics. Jo Ann Davidson's Toward a Theology of Beauty investigates this omission.Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgements Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 The Aesthetic Nature of God Chapter 4 God as Architect Chapter 5 The Aesthetic Nature of Scripture: Literary Structures Chapter 6 The Aesthetic Nature of Scripture: Biblical Narratives Chapter 7 The Aesthetic Nature of Scripture: Biblical Poetry Chapter 8 The Aesthetic Nature of Scripture: Vocabulary Chapter 9 Toward a Theology of Beauty: Conclusions & Implications Part 10 Select Bibliography Part 11 Index Part 12 About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis book uses the imago Dei (the image of God) as an organizing principle for a systematic treatment of Old Testament theology. This concept challenges humanity to resemble or reflect the communicable attributes of God, such as love, compassion, rationality, and creativity. Exodus 34:6-8 helps the biblical reader to discern in whose image we have been made. This concept also serves as the basis for God''s invitation, covenant, redemption, community, worship, and wisdom are keys to understanding the divine-human relationship. This concept also calls humanity to represent divine concerns by extending his compassion to the socially disadvantaged, the physically challenged, and the spiritually estranged. The New Testament''s portrait of Jesus echoes these concerns: He is the image of the invisible God; He enables his followers to come near to God; and He represents the concerns of God''s kingdom.Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgements Part 3 Abbreviations Chapter 4 Introduction Chapter 5 Theology Proper: God Chapter 6 Anthropology: Man in the Image of God Chapter 7 Sin: Relationship Ruptured Chapter 8 Covenant: Relationship Restored Chapter 9 Redemption & Relationship Chapter 10 The Ethics of Relationship Chapter 11 The Community of Relationship Chapter 12 Worship: The Essence of Relationship Chapter 13 Wisdom: Commitment to Relationship Chapter 14 Ministry & Evangelism Chapter 15 Jesus: The Image of the Invisible God Chapter 16 Conclusion Part 17 Appendix Part 18 Indexes

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