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Crossway Books ESV Teen Study Bible
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£23.39
Crossway Books ESV Teen Study Bible
Book SynopsisTheESV Teen Study Bibleinforms the mind, encourages worship and communion with God, and promotes living for the Lord in day-to-day life.
£23.39
Crossway Books The Story of Jacob
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£12.34
Not Stated ESV Mens Study Bible
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£41.59
New York University Press Pillars of Cloud and Fire
Book SynopsisAt the birth of the United States, African Americans were excluded from the newly-formed Republic and its churches, which saw them as savage rather than citizen and as heathen rather than Christian. Denied civil access to the basic rights granted to others, African Americans have developed their own sacred traditions and their own civil discourses. As part of this effort, African American intellectuals offered interpretations of the Bible which were radically different and often fundamentally oppositional to those of many of their white counterparts. By imagining a freedom unconstrained, their work charted a broader and, perhaps, a more genuinely American identity. In Pillars of Cloud and Fire, Herbert Robinson Marbury offers a comprehensive survey of African American biblical interpretation. Each chapter in this compelling volume moves chronologically, from the antebellum period and the Civil War through to the Harlem Renaissance, the civil rights movement, the blTrade ReviewDeepens in substantial ways our understanding of the socio-political dynamics informing Africana encounters with the Bible in North America. Marbury utilizes the 'cloud pillar' and the 'fire column' from Exodus as master tropes for examining the contexts and performative dimensions of biblical hermeneutics in the North American diaspora. The result is a new paradigmboth evocative and creativefor reconceptualizing biblically informed rhetorics of liberation and their historical development. -- The Rev. Hugh R. Page, Jr.,general editor of The Africana Bible: Reading Israel's Scriptures from Africa and the African DiaMarbury brilliantly functions as historical, literary, rhetorical and ideological critic in this work. Most exciting is how he demonstrates the sophisticated exegetical and hermeneutical usages of the biblical text by African Americans over three centuries. . . . . Fundamental to all of the individuals explored in this work and to Marbury is the belief that using the biblical text for inspiring African Americans to strive for freedom and for motivating other racial ethnic groups to assist in this effort is a worthwhile endeavor. This work is a must read. -- Randall C. Bailey,Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Professor of Hebrew Bible, Interdenominational Theological CenterThe book will find a wide audience with scholars of African American biblical interpretation, scholars of the biblical book of exodus, and historians of American religion. * Religious Studies Review *Herbert Robinson Marbury offers an insightful exploration of select African American social, cultural and political exegesis of Exodus, both the biblical text and liberative trope. * Black Theology *Table of Contentsix Contents Preface: Locating the Project xi Acknowledgments xv Introduction 1 1. Exodus: Israelite Deliverance and Antebellum Hope 13 2. Exodus in the Wilderness: Making Bitter Water Sweet 49 3. Exodus and Hurston: Toward a Humanist Critique of Black Religion in the Harlem Renaissance 107 4. Exodus in the Civil Rights Era: Returning the Struggle to the Black Church 133 5. Exodus at the Intersection of the Black Power Movement and the Black Church 170 Conclusion: Cloud, Fire, and Beyond 201 Notes 207 Bibliography 231 Index of Names 239 Index of Subjects 243 About the Author 249
£22.79
Baylor University Press Mark 18
Book SynopsisOffers teachers and students a comprehensive guide to the grammar and vocabulary of Mark. A perfect supplement to any commentary, this volume's lexical, analytical, and syntactical analysis is a helpful tool in navigating New Testament literature.Trade Review"What an excellent resource. Rodney Decker's Mark 1-8 and Mark 9-16 are every exegete's dream. Phrase-by-phrase and word-by-word Decker works his way through Mark's Greek text, shedding light on points of grammar, meaning of words, and usage, all the while taking care not to overinterpret or discover nuances that really are not present. Everyone who engages the Gospel of Mark in its original language will profit from these great volumes." --Craig A. Evans, Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Acadia Divinity CollegeThese two volumes provide an exceptionally useful resource for those who want a sure guide to understanding the Greek text of Mark's gospel. -- Donald Senior, CP, Catholic Theological Union in Chicago -- The Bible TodayDecker brings us closer to Mark, so that we realize how little we saw. -- J. Andrew Doole -- Review of Biblical LiteratureTable of Contents Series Introduction Preface Abbreviations Introduction Mark 1:1-3 Mark 1:4-8 Mark 1:9-13 Mark 1:14-20 Mark 1:21-28 Mark 1:29-34 Mark 1:35-39 Mark 1:40-45 Mark 2:1-5 Mark 2:6-12 Mark 2:13-17 Mark 2:18-22 Mark 2:23-28 Mark 3:1-6 Mark 3:7-12 Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:20-30 Mark 3:31-35 Mark 4:1-9 Mark 4:10-20 Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:26-29 Mark 4:30-34 Mark 4:35-41 Mark 5:1-10 Mark 5:11-20 Mark 5:21-24a Mark 5:24b-34 Mark 5:35-43 Mark 6:1-6 Mark 6:7-13 Mark 6:14-20 Mark 6:21-29 Mark 6:30-34 Mark 6:35-44 Mark 6:45-52 Mark 6:53-56 Mark 7:1-5 Mark 7:6-13 Mark 7:14-23 Mark 7:24-30 Mark 7:31-37 Mark 8:1-10 Mark 8:11-21 Mark 8:22-26 Mark 8:27-30 Mark 8:31-9:1 Glossary Bibliography Grammar Index Author Index
£29.71
Baylor University Press After Exegesis
Book SynopsisFrames an inclusive feminist biblical theology, exploring creation, providence, divine judgment, salvation, praise, justice, authority, inclusion, the “other”, moral agency, suffering, violence, reconciliation, flourishing, and hope. Each chapter places multiple related biblical texts in dialogue around a common theological concern.Trade ReviewThis volume is remarkably even in literary style, exegetical solidness, and imaginative interpretation...After Exegesis is worthy of purchase and study by any interested in the important work of biblical interpretation. -- W. Eugene March -- Horizons in Biblical TheologyThe array of theological themes explored includes creation, providence, divine judgment, salvation, praise, justice, authority, inclusion, the 'other,' moral agency, suffering, violence, reconciliation, flourishing, and hope. All the essays are well written and insightful, and together they confirm that 'the Bible in general and the Old Testament in particular, when examined closely, are more amenable than one might think to feminist thought' (p. 3). -- Frances Taylor Gench -- Interpretation: Journal of Bible and TheologyA valuable resource not only for specialists in biblical studies, constructive theology, and feminist scholarship but also for students and others seeking an introduction to these fields. -- Christine Thomas -- Catholic Biblical QuarterlyAfter Exegesis is a brilliant piece of work. It is written in a style which suits both the seasoned academic as well as a beginning student of biblical texts. -- Kirsi Cobb -- Reading ReligionTable of Contents1. Introduction: Wisdom Rebuilds Her House Jacqueline E. Lapsley and Patricia K. Tull 2. Jobs and Benefits in Genesis 1 and 2: A Feminist Biblical Theology of Creation Patricia K. Tull 3. Womenâs Doings in Ruth: A Feminist Biblical Theology of Providence Eunny P. Lee 4. Job and the Hidden Face of God: A Feminist Biblical Theology of Divine Judgment Carleen Mandolfo 5. Embodiment in Isaiah 51â52 and Psalm 62: A Feminist Biblical Theology of Salvation Katie M. Heffelfinger 6. Reading Psalm 146 in the Wild: A Feminist Biblical Theology of Praise Jacqueline E. Lapsley 7. Woman Wisdom and Her Friends: A Feminist Biblical Theology of Justice Anne W. Stewart 8. When Esther and Jezebel Write: A Feminist Biblical Theology of Authority Cameron B. R. Howard 9. Miriam, Moses, and Aaron in Numbers 12 and 20: A Feminist Biblical Theology Concerning Exclusion Suzanne Boorer 10. Be Kind to Strangers, but Kill the Canaanites: A Feminist Biblical Theology of the Other Julie Galambush 11. Rahab and Esther in Distress: A Feminist Biblical Theology of Moral Agency Sarah J. Melcher 12. The Traumatized "I" in Psalm 102: A Feminist Biblical Theology of Suffering Amy C. Cottrill 13. "Missing Women" in Judges 19â21: A Feminist Biblical Theology Concerning Violence against Women Jo Ann Hackett 14. Zechariahâs Gendered Visions: A Feminist Biblical Theology of Reconciliation Ingrid E. Lilly 15. Path and Possession in Proverbs 1â9: A Feminist Biblical Theology of Flourishing Christine Roy Yoder 16. Counterimagination in Isaiah 65 and Daniel 12: A Feminist Biblical Theology of Hope Amy C. Merrill Willis
£39.91
Baylor University Press Paul
Book SynopsisOutlines the architecture of the Apostle's theology. Michael Wolter contends that it is possible to discover Paul's core theological commitments, despite the fact that the sources for Paul's theology - his letters - are diverse, contextually dependent snapshots of the Apostle's thinking at a particular moment in time.Trade ReviewThis book on the theology of the Apostle serves as a milestone of Paul interpretation to which all future scholarly work must pay attention. The author is due grateful respect and high recognition for the outstanding achievement that he has rendered. -- Eduard Lohse -- Theologische LiteraturzeitungWhoever searches for Paul under the theologians rather than under the philosophers strikes it rich with Michael Wolter...For Wolter, Paul the theologian stands clearly in the foreground--and why not, when a theologian writes a book for theologians? -- Karl-Wilhelm Niebuhr -- Theologische LiteraturzeitungExceptionally incisive and thorough -- Bible TodayWolter offers a careful and magisterial overview of Pauline theology in a readable and relatively concise form. There is much that is rich and insightful in this treatment. It is also only fair to acknowledge the translational skills of Robert Brawley who has created accurate and accessible English prose. This is an important work that will be consulted frequently and with much reward. -- Paul Foster -- Expository TimesFor a fresh, thoughtful, and by today's standards relatively brief introduction to Pauline theology, this work is definitely worth chewing on and digesting. It challenges us to see Paul's theology as ultimately consistent and eminently practical. -- Michael J. Gorman -- Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and TheologyTable of Contents Preface to the German Edition Preface to the English Edition Translator's Preface I. Prologue II. From Tarsus to Damascus III. The Period in Antioch IV. The Gospel V. Faith VI. The Salvific Reality of Jesus' Death VII. Baptism VIII. The Holy Spirit IX. Hope X. ""Christ Mysticism"" and ""Participation in Christ"" XI. The Community of Believers XII. Ethics XIII. Justification on the Basis of Faith XIV. And What Becomes of Israel? XV. Epilogue Works Cited Index of Biblical Texts Index of Subjects Index of Greek Words
£65.45
Baylor University Press Prophetic Disability
Book SynopsisOpens our eyes to the prophetic corpus’ ongoing theological relevance in the first book-length treatment of disability in the Bible’s prophetic literature. Sarah Melcher takes a deep exegetical dive into Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve, analysing passages that mention disability explicitly and those that offer complementary relevance.Table of Contents Introduction: Disability and Divine Sovereignty in the Hebrew Prophets 1 "The Hands of All Will Go Limp": The Book of Isaiah 2 "Their Ears Are Closed": The Book of Jeremiah 3 "I Will Cleanse You from All Your Uncleanness": The Book of Ezekiel 4 "Assemble the Lame and Outcast": The Book of the Twelve Conclusion: Prophetic Disability and Theological Ethics
£999.99
Baylor University Press King of Kings
Book SynopsisTells the stories of how the biblical texts modelled the relationship between God and foreign kings at critical junctures in the history of Judah and the development of this discourse across nearly six centuries.Table of Contents Introduction: Imperial Encounters 1. Woe, Assyria—The Rod of My Anger! God and the Gentile Emperor in First Isaiah 2. Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, My Servant : God and the Gentile Emperor in Jeremiah 3. Cyrus, YHWH's Anointed One: God and the Gentile Emperor at the Dawn of the Persian Period 4. In the Court of the King: God and the Gentile Emperor in Daniel 1–6 5 Ruled and Yet Unruly: God and the Gentile Emperor in Daniel 7 Conclusion: The Chapters and the Story
£50.40
Baylor University Press The Renaissance Bible
Book SynopsisPowerfully demonstrates the disciplinary fusion of Renaissance biblical scholarship - in which the Bible remained the primary locus for cultural, anthropological, and psychological reflection - against modern historians' penchant for bracketing all things religious when reimagining the Renaissance world.
£39.91
Baylor University Press Introduction to the New Testament
Book SynopsisA true ""Reference Edition"", this book provides thorough, detailed, and exacting overviews, background material, and textual analysis. Carl Holladay leads readers to consider questions of canon, authority, and genre that shape the formation of the text and the text's formation of the identity, theology, and mission of the church today.Table of Contents List of Maps, Figures, Tables, and Plates Preface to the Reference Edition Preface to the First Edition Abbreviations Introduction Part 1. Theology and Scripture 1. The New Testament as Theological Writings 2. The Shape of the Canon Part 2. The Gospels: Narrative Traditions About Jesus 3. Relating the Gospels to Each Other 4. From Jesus to the Gospels 5. From the Gospels to Jesus 6. The Gospel of Mark 7. The Gospel of Matthew 8. The Gospel of Luke 9. The Gospel of John Part 3. The Story of Jesus Continued: The Church's Origin and Expansion 10. The Acts of the Apostles Part 4. The Pauline Letters and Hebrews 11. Reading the Pauline Letters 12. The Thessalonian Letters 13. The Corinthian Letters 14. Galatians 15. Romans 16. Philippians 17. Philemon 18. Colossians 19. Ephesians 20. The Pastoral Letters 21. Hebrews Part 5. The Catholic Letters 22. James 23. First Peter 24. Jude 25. Second Peter 26. The Johannine Letters Part 6. Jesus in the Apocalyptic Imagination 27. Revelation Part 7. The New Testament as the Church's Book: The Formation of the New Testament Canon 28. The Christian Scriptures Appendix 1. Ancient Canonical Lists Appendix 2. Early Christian Views of the Gospels
£79.90
Baylor University Press Scripture and Literature
Book SynopsisDavid Jasper has compiled forty years of his writings on the relationship between the Bible, literature, and art. While acknowledging the Bible as a sacred text in more than one religious tradition, these writings recognise the Bible as literature in conversations with other literary works and traditions as well as the visual arts.Table of Contents Introduction 1. Literature and the Power of the Old Testament 2. On Reading the Scriptures as Literature 3. Settling Hoti's Business: The Impossible Necessity of Biblical Translation 4. "Down through All Christian Minstrelsy": Genesis, James Joyce, and Contemporary Vocabularies of Creation Stories 5. "In the Sermon Which I Have Just Completed, whenever I Said Aristotle, I Meant St. Paul" (Attrib. Revd. William A. Spooner) 6. Evil and Betrayal at the Heart of the Sacred Community 7. Jim Crace: Inventor of Worlds 8. J. M. W. Turner: Interpreter of the Bible 9. The Desert in Biblical Art: William Holman Hunt's The Scapegoat 10. The Bible, Christianity, and War in English Literature 11. Teaching the Bible and Literature Afterword Selected Reading List
£36.51
Baylor University Press Daniel Reconstructed
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£45.17
Baylor University Press Minor Prophets for Living
Book SynopsisTakes us to a portion of the Bible often overlooked in devotional and inspirational literature, showing how the prophets of Israel and Judah have much to teach us today. For each day of the year, Mark Lanier reflects on the words of these prophets, relates their messages to the struggles facing Christians today, and concludes with a prayer.
£31.46
Baylor University Press The Prophets Anthem
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£40.35
Fordham University Press The Word Became Culture
Book SynopsisExploring Latin@ theologies and the power of revelation. The Word Became Culture enacts a preferential option for culture, retrieving experiences and expressions from across latinidad as sources of theologizing and acts of resistance to marginalization. Each author in this edited volume demonstrates the many ways in which Latin@ theologies are disruptive, generative, and creative spaces rooted in the richness, struggles, texts, and rituals found at the intersections of faith and culture. With a foreword by Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Culture, this book situates Latin@ theologies in the ongoing search for and recognition of the “Word becoming” within the particularities of diverse cultural experiences.Table of ContentsPreface to the Series | vii Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández, Gary Riebe-Estrella, Miguel H. Díaz Acknowledgments | xi Introduction: A Preferential Option for Culture | xv Miguel H. Díaz Foreword | xxi Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi 1. The Word That Crosses: Life-giving Encounters with the Markan Jesus and Guadalupe | 1 Miguel H. Díaz 2. Beyond Borders and Boundaries: Rethinking Eisegesis and Rereading Ruth 1:16–17 | 25 Jean-Pierre Ruiz 3. A “Preferential Option”: A Challenge to Faith in a Culture of Privilege | 49 María Teresa Dávila 4. (De)Ciphering Mestizaje: Encrypting Lived Faith | 71 Néstor Medina 5. Playing en los Márgenes: Lo Popular as Locus Theologicus | 93 Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández Index | 115
£19.79
Fordham University Press The Word Became Culture
Book SynopsisExploring Latin@ theologies and the power of revelation. The Word Became Culture enacts a preferential option for culture, retrieving experiences and expressions from across latinidad as sources of theologizing and acts of resistance to marginalization. Each author in this edited volume demonstrates the many ways in which Latin@ theologies are disruptive, generative, and creative spaces rooted in the richness, struggles, texts, and rituals found at the intersections of faith and culture. With a foreword by Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Culture, this book situates Latin@ theologies in the ongoing search for and recognition of the “Word becoming” within the particularities of diverse cultural experiences.Table of ContentsPreface to the Series | vii Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández, Gary Riebe-Estrella, Miguel H. Díaz Acknowledgments | xi Introduction: A Preferential Option for Culture | xv Miguel H. Díaz Foreword | xxi Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi 1. The Word That Crosses: Life-giving Encounters with the Markan Jesus and Guadalupe | 1 Miguel H. Díaz 2. Beyond Borders and Boundaries: Rethinking Eisegesis and Rereading Ruth 1:16–17 | 25 Jean-Pierre Ruiz 3. A “Preferential Option”: A Challenge to Faith in a Culture of Privilege | 49 María Teresa Dávila 4. (De)Ciphering Mestizaje: Encrypting Lived Faith | 71 Néstor Medina 5. Playing en los Márgenes: Lo Popular as Locus Theologicus | 93 Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández Index | 115
£68.85
Baker Publishing Group A Habit Called Faith – 40 Days in the Bible to
Book SynopsisToday's neurological research has placed habit at the center of human behavior; we are what we do repetitively. When we want to add something to our life, whether it's exercise, prayer, or just getting up earlier in the morning, we know that we must turn an activity into a habit through repetition or it just won't stick. What would happen if we applied the same kind of daily dedication to faith? Could faith become a habit, a given--automatic? With vulnerable storytelling and insightful readings of both Old and New Testament passages, Jen Pollock Michel invites the convinced and the curious into a 40-day Bible reading experience. Vividly translating ancient truths for a secular age, Michel highlights how the biblical text invites us to see, know, live, love, and obey. The daily reflection questions and weekly discussion guides invite both individuals and groups, believers and doubters alike, to explore how faith, even faith as small as a mustard seed, might grow into a life-defining habit.
£12.34
Baker Publishing Group Hebrew for Life: Strategies for Learning,
Book SynopsisThree experienced biblical language professors inspire readers to learn, retain, and use Hebrew for ministry, setting them on a lifelong journey of reading and loving the Hebrew Bible. This companion volume to the successful Greek for Life offers practical guidance, inspiration, and motivation; incorporates research-tested strategies for learning; presents methods not usually covered in other textbooks; and surveys helpful resources for recovering Hebrew after a long period of disuse. It will benefit anyone who is taking (or has taken) a year of Hebrew. Foreword by Miles van Pelt.Table of ContentsContents Foreword by Miles V. Van Pelt 1. The Goal of the Harvest 2. Weighed in the Balances and Found Wanting 3. Review the Fundamentals Often 4. Develop a Next-Level Memory 5. Strategically Leverage Your Breaks 6. Read, Read, Read 7. The Wisdom of Resources 8. Hebrew's Close Cousin--Aramaic 9. Getting Back in Shape Sources of Featured Quotations Indexes
£16.14
Baker Publishing Group Beginning and Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Set
Book SynopsisThis two-volume set by two leading experts in Biblical Hebrew contains Beginning Biblical Hebrew and Intermediate Biblical Hebrew. Beginning Biblical Hebrew is an innovative textbook that combines the best of traditional grammars, new insights into Hebrew linguistics, and a creative pedagogical approach. The book includes fifty brief grammar lessons with accompanying workbook-style exercises, appendixes providing more detailed explanations, and a full-color reader--bound at the back of the book for right-to-left reading--that incorporates comics, line drawings, and numerous exercises, all in Hebrew. Intermediate Biblical Hebrew is a full-color, intermediate textbook that continues the innovative pedagogy found in Cook and Holmstedt's Beginning Biblical Hebrew. The book features integrated examples and lessons, pedagogical advancements that enhance student outcomes, and full-color illustrated readings from the Elijah narrative. Additional resources for professors and students are available through Textbook eSources.
£42.29
Baker Publishing Group Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Instructor`s Manual
Book SynopsisContinuing the innovative approach found in Cook and Holmstedt's Beginning Biblical Hebrew, Intermediate Biblical Hebrew features integrated examples and lessons, pedagogical advancements that enhance student outcomes, and full-color illustrated readings from the Elijah narrative. The instructor's manual includes the entire text of Intermediate Biblical Hebrew accompanied by pedagogical notes and answers to exercises.
£49.60
Baker Publishing Group Introducing the Pseudepigrapha of Second Temple –
Book Synopsis2020 Center for Biblical Studies Book Award (Reference Works) This book introduces readers to a much-neglected and misunderstood assortment of Jewish writings from around the time of the New Testament. Dispelling mistaken notions of "falsely attributed writings" that are commonly inferred from the designation "pseudepigrapha," Daniel Gurtner demonstrates the rich indebtedness these works exhibit to the traditions and scriptures of Israel's past. In surveying many of the most important works, Introducing the Pseudepigrapha of Second Temple Judaism shows how the pseudepigrapha are best appreciated in their own varied contexts rather than as mere "background" to early Christianity or emerging rabbinic Judaism. Foreword by Loren T. Stuckenbruck.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by Loren T. StuckenbruckIntroductionSection 1: Apocalypses1. 1 Enoch2. 4 Ezra3. 2 Baruch4. Apocalypse of Abraham5. Sibylline Oracles 3-5, 116. Additional Writings: 2 Enoch, 3 Baruch, Apocalypse of Zephaniah, Testament of Abraham, and Apocalyptic Material in the Dead Sea ScrollsSection 2: Testaments and Related Texts7. Testament of Moses8. Testament of Job9. Aramaic Levi Document10. Testament of Qahat11. Visions of Amram12. Additional Writings: Testament of Solomon, Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs, Testament of Naphtali (4Q215), and Other Testamentary Material in the Dead Sea ScrollsSection 3: Legends and Expansions of Biblical Traditions13. Jubilees14. Biblical Antiquities15. Genesis Apocryphon16. Letter of Aristeas17. Joseph and Aseneth18. Additional Writings: Life of Adam and Eve (Greek), 4 Baruch, and Ezekiel the TragedianSection 4: Psalms, Wisdom Literature, and Prayers19. Psalms 151-15520. Psalms of Solomon21. Sentences of Pseudo-Phocylides22. Additional Writings: Hellenistic Synagogal Prayers, Prayer of Joseph, and Prayer of Nabonidus (4Q242)ConclusionIndexes
£29.74
Faithlife Corporation A Festschrift in Honor of Stephen H. Levinsohn
Book SynopsisStephen H. Levinsohn is by no means the only SIL International member deserving recognition for significant contributions to the field of biblical studies; all too frequently such work goes unrecognized, even if it is appreciated in some quarters. The goal of this volume is to see that at least in Stephen's case, his work receives the commendation that it deserves. Each of the contributors to this volume has had their ideas challenged or influenced by Levinsohn's work, and each counts it an honor to contribute to a volume honoring him. The caliber of these scholars should dispel any doubts about why we're honoring Stephen's work in this Festschrift; the list of contributors speaks for itself. If you have been wondering exactly what discourse studies has to offer to biblical interpretation, I commend these articles to you as evidence of the dividends that are in store for those who invest the time and effort to enter this field.
£32.79
Faithlife Corporation Being Like Jesus
Book SynopsisAs the old adage goes, you have to ask the right questions before you can get the right answers. And that's exactly what the Not Your Average Bible Study series helps you do. Rather than spoon-feeding you with individual facts, this study of Colossians coaches you on how to think through the text as a whole. Tested and proven in Bible Study Magazine, it's perfect for group and individual studies alike.At some point, everyone experiences real suffering--pain, disappointment, sickness, abuse. Paul's message to the Colossian church--and to us--is that suffering isn't senseless or worthless. Chained in a Roman prison, Paul tells us how suffering can be an opportunity for Christ to show his power and glory in us.Each section of the guide begins with a concise introduction, providing context for the biblical passage. Next, you'll consider questions designed to prompt your own in-depth study. You'll also find specific prayer suggestions, along with ideas for further research. Experience the joy of discovering biblical insights for yourself--then apply these lessons to your everyday life.This is not your average Bible study!
£10.54
Faithlife Corporation Contend for the Faith
Book SynopsisAs the old adage goes, you have to ask the right questions before you can get the right answers. And that's exactly what the Not Your Average Bible Study series helps you do. Rather than spoon-feeding you with individual facts, this study of 2 Peter and Jude coaches you on how to think through the text as a whole. Tested and proven in Bible Study Magazine, it's perfect for group and individual studies alike.What does active faith look like in the midst of struggle? When false teachers threatened the spiritual health of the early church, Jude and Peter urgently called early Christians to faithful lives that demonstrated mercy, love, and wisdom. These books show us what it means to grow in faith and respond to the love that Christ has for us.Each section of the guide begins with a concise introduction, providing context for the biblical passage. Next, you'll consider questions designed to prompt your own in-depth study. You'll also find specific prayer suggestions, along with ideas for further research. Experience the joy of discovering biblical insights for yourself--then apply these lessons to your everyday life.This is not your average Bible study!
£10.54
Faithlife Corporation Malachi
Book SynopsisAs the old adage goes, you have to ask the right questions before you can get the right answers. And that's exactly what the Not Your Average Bible Study series helps you do. Rather than spoon-feeding you with individual facts, this study of Malachi coaches you on how to think through the text as a whole. Tested and proven in Bible Study Magazine, it's perfect for group and individual studies alike.So often we affirm God's love until things go wrong. In anger, anxiety, or pain, we doubt his goodness or involvement in our lives. Like the Israelites of Malachi's day, we cry out, "How have you loved us?" But the words of the prophet Malachi comfort us with God's love, and they challenge us to reciprocate that love--even in dark times. Malachi shows us that we need a savior.Each section of the guide begins with a concise introduction, providing context for the biblical passage. Next, you'll consider questions designed to prompt your own in-depth study. You'll also find specific prayer suggestions, along with ideas for further research. Experience the joy of discovering biblical insights for yourself--then apply these lessons to your everyday life.This is not your average Bible study!
£10.54
Faithlife Corporation Hope for the Marginalized
Book SynopsisAs the old adage goes, you have to ask the right questions before you can get the right answers. And that's exactly what the Not Your Average Bible Study series helps you do. Rather than spoon-feeding you with individual facts, this study of Ruth coaches you on how to think through the text as a whole. Tested and proven in Bible Study Magazine, it's perfect for group and individual studies alike.Ruth was an outcast, yet God drew her from the outskirts of society. He incorporated her not only into the community of Israel but also into his plan of salvation. In Ruth, we find a story of love, loyalty, and compassion--both from people and from God. And we see how God works through ordinary people to achieve his great purposes.Each section of the guide begins with a concise introduction, providing context for the biblical passage. Next, you'll consider questions designed to prompt your own in--depth study. You'll also find specific prayer suggestions, along with ideas for further research. Experience the joy of discovering biblical insights for yourself--then apply these lessons to your everyday life.This is not your average Bible study!
£8.07
Faithlife Corporation A Life of Worship
Book SynopsisAs the old adage goes, you have to ask the right questions before you can get the right answers. And that's exactly what the Not Your Average Bible Study series helps you do. Rather than spoon-feeding you with individual facts, this study of select Psalms coaches you on how to think through the text as a whole. Tested and proven in Bible Study Magazine, it's perfect for group and individual studies alike.To whom do you turn in good times and bad? In the Psalms, we find ancient people worshiping God in all types of situations, through many different emotions--praise, anger, thankfulness, frustration, and sadness. Their cries and praises abandon facades. The Psalms reflect genuine worship, and they encourage us to turn to God in every situation.Each section of the guide begins with a concise introduction, providing context for the biblical passage. Next, you'll consider questions designed to prompt your own in--depth study. You'll also find specific prayer suggestions, along with ideas for further research. Experience the joy of discovering biblical insights for yourself--then apply these lessons to your everyday life.This is not your average Bible study!
£10.54
Faithlife Corporation Sermon on the Mount – Living for God`s Kingdom
Book SynopsisAs the old adage goes, you have to ask the right questions before you can get the right answers. And that's exactly what the Not Your Average Bible Study series helps you do. Rather than spoon-feeding you with individual facts, this study of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount coaches you on how to think through the text as a whole. Tested and proven in Bible Study Magazine, it's perfect for group and individual studies alike.Greed, power, selfish gain. We can easily get caught up in the values that guide our world. But on a mountainside in Galilee, Jesus spoke about a different way to live--the way of a different kingdom. He spoke about loving enemies, giving generously, and living without hypocrisy. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus shows us what it means to truly live.Each section of the guide begins with a concise introduction, providing context for the biblical passage. Next, you'll consider questions designed to prompt your own in-depth study. You'll also find specific prayer suggestions, along with ideas for further research. Experience the joy of discovering biblical insights for yourself--then apply these lessons to your everyday life.This is not your average Bible study!
£10.54
Faithlife Corporation Radical Hospitality
Book SynopsisAs the old adage goes, you have to ask the right questions before you can get the right answers. And that's exactly what the Not Your Average Bible Study series helps you do. Rather than spoon-feeding you with individual facts, this study of 1-3 John coaches you on how to think through the text as a whole. Tested and proven in Bible Study Magazine, it's perfect for group and individual studies alike.What does it mean to love "in deed and truth"? For John, following Jesus means fearlessly loving all those whom Jesus served. In three short letters, John challenges the church to reach out to those in the margins and embody radical hospitality--just like Jesus.Each section of the guide begins with a concise introduction, providing context for the biblical passage. Next, you'll consider questions designed to prompt your own in-depth study. You'll also find specific prayer suggestions, along with ideas for further research. Experience the joy of discovering biblical insights for yourself--then apply these lessons to your everyday life.This is not your average Bible study!
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Faithlife Corporation Joseph
Book SynopsisJoseph was favored by his father. But his life took a tragic turn when his brothers sold him in to slavery. Joseph: Understanding God's Purpose will help you gain insights into Joseph's story as you explore the themes, context, and cultural background of the text. Discussion questions will help you apply what you've learned to your own life. This Bible character study, edited by Michael R. Grigoni and written by Derek R. Brown, Miles Custis, Douglas Mangum, and Matthew M. Whitehead, will help you dig deep into the life of Joseph. Walk with Joseph and discover what it means to trust God no matter what your circumstance. Contents: Setting the Stage: Explore theme, literary context, and the histrical and cultural backgrounds of Joseph's story. A Closer Look: Explore the narrative while considering issues of interpretation, original language, and theology. Throughout the Bible: Examine references to the narrative elsewhere in the Bible. Beyond the Bible: Consider references to the narrative in ancient documents and extracanonical texts and references and by theologians, the church fathers, and contemporary thinkers. Application: Explore the event's relevance to your journey of faith.
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Faithlife Corporation A Fresh Approach for Biblical Exegesis
Book SynopsisNew Testament studies have debated the Koine Greek verb for 25 years--reaching an impasse when it came to both tense and aspect.Now, a group of scholars offer a new take on this debate. Originally presented as part of a conference on the Greek verb at Tyndale House, Cambridge, the chapters in The Greek Verb Revisited represent scholarly collaboration from the fields of linguistics, classics, and New Testament studies--resulting in a new perspective that allows the reader to approach the Greek verb in a fresh way.The Greek Verb Revisited not only offers a rare glimpse into the background of the debate over the Greek verb, but also explains the significance of this discussion and provides a linguistically-sound way forward.Contributors include:--Rutger J. Allan (Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam)--Michael Aubrey (Faithlife Corporation)--Rachel Aubrey (Canada Institute of Linguistics, Trinity Western University)--Randall Buth (Biblical Language Center)--Robert Crellin (Faculty of Classics, Cambridge)--Nicholas J. Ellis (BibleMesh)--Buist Fanning (Dallas Theological Seminary)--Christopher J. Fresch (Bible College of South Australia)--Peter J. Gentry (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary)--Geoffrey Horrocks (Faculty of Classics, Cambridge)--Patrick James (The Greek Lexicon Project; Faculty of Classics, Cambridge)--Stephen H. Levinsohn (SIL International)--Amalia Moser (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens)--Christopher J. Thomson (University of Edinburgh)--Elizabeth Robar (Tyndale House, Cambridge)--Steven E. Runge (Lexham Research Institute; Stellenbosch University)Trade ReviewThe Greek verb is the engine of the language, driving the direction in which clauses, sentences, paragraphs and whole works go. The editors of this fine book have brought together an impressive international group of scholars to assess and expand the state of our knowledge of the Greek verb in antiquity. This is no mere "academic" (read, irrelevant) enquiry: they do this in order to illuminate reading of key Greek texts, especially the New Testament and the Greek Old Testament, and achieve that aim very well with lots of examples and ideas to use. Scholars and students of the New Testament and the Greek Old Testament will find their reading of these important texts deepened, strengthened and (in places) corrected by this fine book. These scholars bring together expertise in classics, linguistics and New Testament studies in highly fruitful cross-disciplinary interaction and together move this conversation about the Greek verb forward much more quickly than might have happened through each working alone. I hope it receives the wide use it deserves as the conversation continues.--Steve Walton, professorial research fellow in New Testament, St Mary's University, Twickenham (London), UKA collection of essays from the 2015 Cambridge Verb Conference, The Greek Verb Revisited is the most significant book on the Koine Greek verb to be published in over a quarter century. The essays in this volume are well-informed by up-to-date research in linguistics and present a good mix of theoretical and practical treatments of the Greek verb. Comprehensive, correct, and current, this book ought to be mandatory reading for anyone serious about the grammar of the verb in the Greek New Testament, for both students and seasoned scholars alike.--Stephen C. Carlson, post-doctoral research fellow, Institute for Religion & Critical Inquiry, Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, Australian Catholic UniversitySteve Runge and Chris Fresch are to be congratulated for bringing together such important contributions to our understanding of the verb in Koine Greek. This volume reflects the cutting edge of the ongoing discussion. It should now be the starting point for students and scholars, as most previous discussions must now be considered outdated. Contributors do not agree on all the details, but we can see a clear consensus forming and these very capable scholars have left us all in their debt. This will certainly be required reading for my course on advanced Greek as I cannot recommend it highly enough!--Roy E. Ciampa, PhD, Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship, Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminaryThis inter-disciplinary collection of studies will now provide a basis for any further work on the Greek verb, and it is clear that refining our understanding of Greek verbs is crucial for an accurate grasp of any Greek sentence.--Larry Hurtado, emeritus professor of New Testament language, literature & theology, School of Divinity, University of EdinburghThe Greek Verb Revisited (ed. Runge and Fresch) is an exceptional and ground-breaking volume which opens new vistas of interpretation for our understanding of the diachronic development of ancient Greek and its interpretation.--Michael P. Theophilos, senior lecturer, Biblical Studies and Ancient Languages, Australian Catholic UniversityThe Greek Verb Revisited: A Fresh Approach for Biblical Exegesis offers a coherent and compelling account of the Greek verb through the combined efforts of a diverse, multidisciplinary team of linguists and scholars. Crucially, this notable volume also demonstrates the incomparable fruitfulness of long-term multidisciplinary collaborative scholarship. It is hoped that this exemplary collegial collaboration will help inspire a new wave of similar projects in biblical studies to move the discussion forward on any and all issues of consequence.--Randall K. J. Tan, PhD, vice president, biblical research, Global Bible InitiativeThis book is fascinating and hard to put down despite some of the technicality of the treatments. I particularly appreciated the multidisciplinary representation (classical, biblical, linguistic) and diachronic perspective from Homer to modern Greek. Helpful frameworks are provided to understand the Greek verb such as semantics, pragmatics, and discourse information structure. Through all of this, particular conclusions continue to reverberate in my thinking: Certainly, the augment in the indicative marks past time (allowing for pragmatic uses); most likely the Greek verb system is primarily aspectual (as opposed to tense-based); and clearly the choice of verbal aspect is exegetically significant (amplifying our need to properly understand it). I am already incorporating insights gleaned from The Greek Verb Revisited in my pedagogy and research.--Fredrick J. Long, professor of New Testament and director of Greek instruction, Asbury Theological Seminary; international coordinator of ΓΡΚ Greek Honor Society, GlossaHouseThis is an important volume that deserves careful consideration. It will no doubt occupy a significant position within modern discussions of the Greek verbal system, and rightly so.--Constantine R. Campbell, PhD, associate professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
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Faithlife Corporation Between the Cross and the Throne
Book SynopsisRevelation is often considered one of the most confusing books of the Bible, and consequently it's regularly overlooked or ignored. But no longer. In Between the Cross and the Throne, Matthew Emerson walks us through the book of Revelation, unpacking its complex imagery and pointing out major themes. In conversational tone, he reminds us that Christ died, but he has risen. The Lord reigns, but evil persists. We live between Christ's ascension and his final conquest--and that should give us hope.Trade ReviewEmerson is not only one of evangelicalism's brightest up-and-coming scholars, but one of its best pastoral communicators. This fine little book is evidence of that. --Bruce Ashford, provost, dean of the faculty, and professor of theology and culture, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary"Crisp, clear, and engaging, Between the Cross and the Throne briefly and competently examines the frequently misunderstood and often avoided book of Revelation. Readers will enjoy it and find themselves understanding much about Revelation's content, genres, imagery, narrative, theology, and message."--Christopher W. Morgan, dean and professor of theology, School of Christian Ministries, California Baptist University"Christians often avoid reading Revelation because it either scares or confuses them--or both. Fret no more! Matthew Emerson has written a fantastic commentary on the most fantastical book of the Bible, balancing scholarly study with on-the-ground Christian life. Between the Cross and the Throne is a helpful and hopeful primer on Revelation for the layperson, the student, the pastor, the professor, and everyone in between."--Brandon D. Smith, author of Rooted: Theology for Growing Christians"Emerson has done an invaluable service to the church by providing a clear and concise summary of the main themes of Revelation. He employs sound principles of interpretation to guide the reader in properly understanding Revelation's message. But Emerson doesn't leave the reader in the text of the ancient world. He also includes thoughtful and pointed application of the text. This book is a great introduction to the book of Revelation."--Benjamin L. Merkle, professor of New Testament and Greek, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary"Emerson understands that Revelation is the conclusion of the Biblical story, so Between the Cross and the Throne accomplishes much more than just introducing one of the books of the Bible. It introduces the whole Bible by attending closely to the key terms, ideas, and movements of thought found in that final book."--Fred Sanders, Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University"If you are looking for the next great work that suggests the identity of the antichrist, predicts the time of the rapture, highlights the solely Jewish flavor of the eschaton, and provides rich descriptions of the millennium, you can go ahead and put this book down. It's not about that. This book, Between the Cross and the Throne, by Matt Emerson, is about the book of Revelation. Emerson provides a rich mosaic of exegetical, biblical-theological, and pastoral scenery for the reader to enjoy and by which they will be instructed. Emerson provides those interested with simple but altogether adequate explanations of some of Revelation's complexities (a feat in itself), a paradigm to understand the shape and message of the book, and a beautiful portrayal of Jesus as King and Savior. I think it's the best thing like it in print. It will reward scholars, pastors, and laypeople alike who pick it up. We have used it in Sunday School at Redeemer Baptist Church to our great benefit. So get it and read it. You won't regret it. May the Emerson tribe be blessed!"--Jeff Mooney, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Old Testament Theology
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Faithlife Corporation Social & Historical Approaches to the Bible
Book SynopsisThe Bible was not written and received in a historical vacuum--in fact, the social and historical context of the Bible illuminates key understandings that may have been otherwise missed. Biblical scholars use many different approaches to uncover this context, each engaging various aspects of the social and historical world of the Bible--from religious ritual to scribal practice to historical event. In Social & Historical Approaches to the Bible, you will learn how these methods developed and see how they have been used. You will be introduced to the strengths and weaknesses of each method, so you may understand its benefits as well as see its limitations. Many of these approaches are still in use by biblical scholars today, though often much changed from their earliest form as ideas were revised in light of the challenges and questions posed by further research.
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Faithlife Corporation Faith Amid the Ruins
Book SynopsisIf God asked you to live faithfully in the midst of upheaval, even if the cost was high, how would you respond? What if he made extraordinary and difficult demands? The prophet Habakkuk struggled with these very questions as he tried to follow God step-by-step during a time of unrest."Living by faith" sounds great on the surface, but when we face hardship and opposition, it's easy to seek security and stability instead of God's will. In Faith Amid the Ruins, Heath Thomas walks us through the book of Habakkuk, revealing the heart of this story about living by faith in light of God's own faithfulness toward us.Trade ReviewFaith Amid the Ruins is an extraordinary little book. In it, Heath Thomas reveals the theological center of Habakkuk: God calls us to be faithful even in the midst of the most difficult social and political circumstances, and makes our fidelity possible through his own faithfulness toward us. I can't imagine a more timely message for global Christians today.--Bruce Ashford, author of Every Square Inch and One Nation Under God"This is a fine short commentary on Habakkuk for Christian readers who want to understand the fascinating little prophetic book of Habakkuk, and use it as part of their Christian faith and discipleship. Heath not only brings his deep scholarship to it but also his experience as a teacher, a parent, and a Christian leader. The book is an informative guide, but more, a help to self-knowledge and devotion. I recommend it warmly."--J. Gordon McConville, professor of Old Testament theology, University of Gloucestershire"In his commentary on Habakkuk, Heath Thomas provides an accessible introduction to this short but relevant prophetic book. His theological and interpretive essays orient all readers to the riches of this book and its relevance for the Christian life today."--Mark J. Boda, professor of Old Testament, McMaster Divinity College, McMaster University
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Faithlife Corporation Glimpsing the Mystery
Book SynopsisThe stories in the first half of the book of Daniel are Sunday School favorites, and the visions of the second half are sometimes hard to understand. How do either of them relate to the world today, with its frequent news of conflict, injustice, and human suffering? In Glimpsing the Mystery, Barbara M. Leung Lai succinctly takes readers through Daniel, showing throughout how God responds to the needs of his people in difficult times. In a world that seems out of control, God provides glimpses into the mystery of his glory and sovereignty, showing that he has not stopped working and reassuring us that he is still the God of gods and Lord of lords. It is a message that is as necessary today as it was in Daniel's time.Trade ReviewA lucid treatise on the profound yet enigmatic book of Daniel, leading readers soaring high to a panoramic view of the sovereignty of God in human history, coming down deep into the inner world of Daniel the person and the Jewish community, and experiencing its messages from the past in today's perplexed world.--Rev. Terence Lau, Ph.D., minister-at-large, Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada"The book of Daniel has an important message for Christians today who live in cultures that are toxic to their faith. Daniel himself lived in such a culture and shows how faith can thrive even when threatened by the world around us. The book of Daniel also reminds us again and again that in spite of difficulties, God is in control and will have the final victory. Barbara M. Leung Lai brings her considerable knowledge and clear insight into her concise yet substantial presentation of the book. I recommend Glimpsing the Mystery to all who not only want to understand the book of Daniel better, but also have it transform their lives and faith."--Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College"For many, the Book of Daniel seems largely enigmatic and incomprehensible. In this volume, Dr. Barbara Leung Lai takes this challenging book and ably opens it up for the contemporary reader. Through an analysis of the book's historical context, literary forms, theological emphases, and most especially of the character of Daniel as presented in the book, she leads her readers to an understanding of how they too can appropriate the message of Daniel in their own experiential context. Her discussion of the book's portrait of both the public and private life of Daniel is especially compelling, as are her own personal reflections on how she has wrestled with the book's theological message in her own experience. The discussion and study questions at the end of each chapter make the book an excellent resource for students and group Bible studies. Dr. Leung Lai helps her readers grasp the core values of the book, and their significance for life today."--John Kessler, professor of Old Testament and chair of biblical studies, Tyndale Seminary, Toronto
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Faithlife Corporation Deserting the King
Book SynopsisThe book of Judges can pose many puzzles for readers today: who were the "judges"? Why was this book written, and how does it fit into the biblical narrative? And how can the story it tells--one of bloodshed, intrigue, and rejection of Yahweh's authority--change our understanding of God today?Deserting the King guides readers through the difficulties that the book of Judges can pose for readers as it traces both the evil and redemption present in Israel's approach to kingship--and, by extension, God. And while examining the book's structure and key themes, author David Beldman draws in stories from his life and the world today, showing how this Old Testament book, in its darkness and heroism, gives us a lens to see God's at work throughout history.Trade ReviewChristians tend to shun the book of Judges when looking for ethical instruction and spiritual uplift. But David Beldman shows, with the aid of modern hermeneutics, that this is to miss some of the most relevant messages of Scripture. Reading these apparently unpromising texts with Beldman, you will be instructed and challenged. In short, this is a most worthwhile study of a valuable part of the Bible.--Gordon J. Wenham, tutor in Old Testament, Trinity College (Bristol, England); author, Exploring the Old TestamentThe "church" in our times is in desperate need of a deep plunge into the book of Judges. I know no one better to guide that plunge than David Beldman. Prior to our church preaching through the book of Judges, David guided our leaders through Deserting the King. It was stunning, formative, and sharpening. I highly encourage all to engage Judges through this book.--Tyler Johnson, lead pastor, Redemption Church (Arizona)In this excellent survey, David Beldman does three things. He sets the book of Judges meaningfully within the overarching creational and redemptive narrative of the whole Bible; he clarifies and illuminates the structure of the book and the intrinsic (but easily overlooked) message that structure carries; and he offers penetrating reflections on the relevance of the book to contemporary cultures. To do all this in such a simply-written and easy-to-read short volume, and to do it for one of the more challenging and neglected books in the Bible, is a most commendable achievement. Church and student groups, preachers and teachers, will all find this book opens their eyes and feeds their faith. --Christopher J.H. Wright, international ministries director, Langham Partnership
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Baker Publishing Group Can We Still Believe in God? – Answering Ten
Book SynopsisPeople regularly give certain reasons for not believing in God, but they are much less aware of what the New Testament actually teaches. Although challenges to Christianity are perennial and have frequently been addressed, they are noticeably more common today and are currently of particular interest among evangelicals. Skeptics of Christianity often ask highly regarded biblical scholar and popular speaker Craig Blomberg how he can believe in a faith that seems so problematic. How can God allow evil and suffering? Isn't the Bible anti-women, anti-gay, and proslavery? Isn't the New Testament riddled with contradictions? What about the nature of hell, violence in Scripture, and prayer and predestination? Following the author's successful Can We Still Believe the Bible?, this succinct and readable book focuses on what the New Testament teaches about ten key reasons people give for not believing in God.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction1. If There Is a God, Why Does He Allow So Much Suffering and Evil?2. Must All the Unevangelized Go to Hell (and What Is Hell)?3. Slavery, Gender Roles, and Same-Sex Sexual Relations4. The Meaning of the Miracles5. Weren't the Stories of Jesus Made Up from Greco-Roman Myths?6. How Should We Respond to All the Violence in the Bible?7. The Problems of Prayer and Predestination8. What about All the Apparent Contradictions in the Gospels?9. Hasn't the Church Played Fast and Loose with Copying and Translating the New Testament?10. The Alleged Undesirability of the Christian LifeConclusionIndexes
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Templeton Foundation Press,U.S. Law and Wisdom in the Bible: David Daube's
Book Synopsis"That over forty years after they were delivered these famous but unavailable Gifford Lectures should be published is occasion for celebration. Once again we hear Daube’s voice, patient and probing, as he turns over, tests, pushes fresh inquiries, and finds new insights. No man has had such a subtle sense of scriptural texts matched by such a supple sense of the practices and peculiarities of human beings engaged in the legal process. Law and Wisdom in the Bible is classic Daube." mdash;John T. Noonan Jr., United States Circuit JudgeDavid Daube (1909–99) was known for his unique and sophisticated research on Roman law, biblical law, Jewish Law, and medical ethics. In Law and Wisdom in the Bible, the first published collection of his 1964 Gifford Lectures, Daube derives from his complex understanding of biblical texts both ancient and contemporary notions about wisdom, justice, and education.In addressing these and other profound issues, Daube crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries and bridges thegap between humanism and religion, especially with regard to Christianity and Judaism. With his sophisticated understanding of Talmudic law and literature, his thinking, which is on full display in these lectures, revolutionized prevailing perceptions about the New Testament.
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Baylor University Press Deuteronomy 1-11: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text
Book SynopsisIn this volume, James Robson provides a foundational analysis of the Hebrew text of Deuteronomy 1â11. Distinguished by the detailed yet comprehensive attention paid to the Hebrew text, Deuteronomy 1â11 is a convenient pedagogical and reference tool that explains the form and syntax of the biblical text, offers guidance for deciding between competing semantic analyses, engages important text-critical debates, and addresses questions relating to the Hebrew text that are frequently overlooked or ignored by standard commentaries. Beyond serving as a succinct and accessible analytic key, Deuteronomy 1â11 also reflects the most recent advances in scholarship on Hebrew grammar and linguistics. By filling the gap between popular and technical commentaries, the handbook becomes an indispensable tool for anyone committed to a deep reading of the biblical text.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction Mosesâ First Address: 1:1â4:49 Deuteronomy 1:1-5 Deuteronomy 1:6-8 Deuteronomy 1:9-18 Deuteronomy 1:19-25 Deuteronomy 1:26-33 Deuteronomy 1:34-40 Deuteronomy 1:41â2:1 Deuteronomy 2:2-8a Deuteronomy 2:8b-15 Deuteronomy 2:16-25 Deuteronomy 2:26-37 Deuteronomy 3:1-7 Deuteronomy 3:8-17 Deuteronomy 3:18-22 Deuteronomy 3:23-29 Deuteronomy 4:1-8 Deuteronomy 4:9-14 Deuteronomy 4:15-22 Deuteronomy 4:23-31 Deuteronomy 4:32-40 Deuteronomy 4:41-43 Deuteronomy 4:44-49 Mosesâ Second Address: 5:1â11:32 (26:19) Deuteronomy 5:1-5 Deuteronomy 5:6-21 Deuteronomy 5:22-33 Deuteronomy 6:1-3 Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Deuteronomy 6:10-19 Deuteronomy 6:20-25 Deuteronomy 7:1-6a Deuteronomy 7:6b-11 Deuteronomy 7:12-16 Deuteronomy 7:17-24 Deuteronomy 7:25-26 Deuteronomy 8:1-10 Deuteronomy 8:11-20 Deuteronomy 9:1-6 Deuteronomy 9:7-24 Deuteronomy 9:25-29 Deuteronomy 10:1-11 Deuteronomy 10:12â11:1 Deuteronomy 11:2-9 Deuteronomy 11:10-12 Deuteronomy 11:13-17 Deuteronomy 11:18-21 Deuteronomy 11:22-25 Deuteronomy 11:26-32 Glossary Works Cited Author Index Subject Index
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New Growth Press You Stand in Grace
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University of Utah Press,U.S. The Bible and the Latter-day Saint Tradition
Book SynopsisLike other Christian denominations, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) has been engaged in the battle for the Bible since challenges to biblical authority began to exert significant influence in America toward the end of the nineteenth century. Other believing communities have responded with various reevaluations of biblical text. Latter-day Saints have experimented with similar approaches, often taking liberal positions on biblical authority and conservative positions on history and authorship. However, Latter-day Saints accept additional scripture as well as embracing a theology notably distinct from traditional Christianity. Hence, Latter-day Saints relate to the Bible differently from other Christians, creating gaps with mainstream biblical studies. This volume bridges that gap.From comparing the Book of Mormon to the Bible or the Dead Sea Scrolls, to Mormon feminists’ biblical studies approaches to the Gospels, this volume takes a comprehensive and inclusive approach to understanding Bible scholarship’s role in Mormon history and exploring these differences for both scholars and students. A diverse group of contributors presents an accessible resource to mediate between Latter-day Saint traditions and the broader context of biblical history, literature, and scholarship. Each essay provides a synopsis of relevant major scholarly views and delivers new insights into a wide variety of Bible receptions.Trade Review “One of the great strengths of this collection is how it often offers different perspectives, offered by different scholars, to similar concerns or texts. In so doing, it adds a nice breadth of approach and depth of competing analyses.”—Paul C. Gutjahr, Indiana University “The Sheer amount of information is impressive and makes the volume invaluable to scholars of many disciplines. Historians and biblical scholars, to be sure, but also scholars of literature, theologians, and religious studies academics will find worthy materials here.”—Mathew Bowman, Claremont Graduate University in Nova ReligioTable of Contents Introduction: Latter-day Saints and Biblical Scholarship by Taylor G. Petrey Part I: The Ancient World of the Bible as Understood by Latter-day Saints: From Joseph Smith to Contemporary Scholarship 1. The Place of the Bible and Biblical Scholarship among Latter-day Saints in the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries by Philip L. Barlow and Stephen T. Betts 2. The King James Version and Modern Translations of the Bible by Thomas Wayment 3. Joseph Smith’s “New Translation” of the Bible by Grant Underwood 4. Temple and Priesthood in the Bible and in Mormonism by Cory Crawford 5. Dead Sea Scrolls by Dana M. Pike 6. The Persian, Hellenistic, and Roman Periods by Matthew J. Grey Part II: Conceptions of Canon and Not Canon: The Bible(s) and Restoration Scripture 7. The Biblical Canon by Daniel Becerra 8. The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha by Jared W. Ludlow 9. How the Book of Mormon Responds to the Bible by Grant Hardy 10. The Biblical World in the Book of Mormon by David Calabro 11. The Bible in the Pearl of Great Price by Brian M. Hauglid Part III: A Variety of Critical Biblical Approaches and Their Relevance to Mormon Studies 12. Nineteenth-Century Biblical Interpretation in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Amy Easton-Flake 13. Historical Criticism of the Bible among the Latter-day Saints by Jason Robert Combs 14. Biblical Theology and the Latter-day Saint Tradition by Joseph M. Spencer 15. Textual Criticism by Lincoln H. Blumell 16. Biblical Archaeology in Latter-day Saint Perspective by George A. Pierce 17. Orality, Literacy, and the Cultural World of the Bible in Ancient Near Eastern Scholarship and Latter-day Saint Reception by Eric A. Eliason 18. Feminist Biblical Criticism by Deidre Nicole Green Part IV: Inheritance and Divergence: Latter-day Saints Read Others Reading the Bible 19. The Use of Jewish Scripture in the New Testament by Jared W. Ludlow 20. Early Christian Biblical Interpretation by Carl Griffin and Kristian S. Heal 21. Early Christian Literature by Grant Adamson 22. Medieval Bibles by Miranda Wilcox 23. Reformation and Early Modern Biblical Interpretation by Jason A. Kerr Part V: Latter-day Saint Approaches to the Bible’s Major Genres and Divisions 24. The Pentateuch by David Bokovoy 25. From Exodus to Exile by David Rolph Seely 26. Prophets and Prophetic Literature by David Bokovoy 27. Wisdom Literature and the Psalms by Ryan Conrad Davis 28. Jesus and the Gospels by Eric D. Huntsman 29. Paul’s Letters and Acts of the Apostles by Taylor G. Petrey 30. The Universal Epistles: James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1–3 John, Jude by Luke Drake 31. Apocalyptic Literature by Jill Kirby List of Contributors Index
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Faithlife Corporation Crucial Events in the Life of Jesus and Why They
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Faithlife Corporation The Unfolding Word
Book SynopsisIs the Bible one story, or many? The Bible is more than a collection of isolated stories; it is a transformative, unfolding Word that shapes and changes its readers. Too often the Bible can be misunderstood or hard to comprehend. How does the Bible, with its various authors, genres, and styles, all separated by hundreds of years, tell a single story? In The Unfolding Word, Zach Keele helps readers understand the narrative shape of the Bible and how each of its parts collectively tell one grand story.
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Faithlife Corporation Self–Giving Love
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Faithlife Corporation Ruth
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Faithlife Corporation A Historiographic Study of the Military Campaigns
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