Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Books
Inter-Varsity Press Names of God (Lifebuilder Study Guides): Glimpses
Book SynopsisThe God who revealed himself to Moses and to Abraham is the same God we relate to today. We have come to know him as God the Father and as Jesus the Saviour and as the Spirit of holiness—but he is also the LORD Almighty and the God who provides. As you study some of the key names of God, be prepared to have your heart and mind stirred as you explore God’s nature in greater depth — to have your life and worship changed by these encounters with the living God!
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Inter-Varsity Press Exodus (Lifebuilder Study Guides): Learning to
Book SynopsisFrom abject slavery to glorious liberation, the story of Exodus tells it all. Go back 3,500 years and think about both victories and defeats among God's people. Thrill to Moses' encounters with Pharaoh, with his own rebellious people and with God at Mount Sinai. Grasp the significance of the Ten Commandments and the worship of the true and living God. Meditate on new ideas about the meaning of worship, music and the consecration of one's possessions and talents to the glory of God. The story of Israel's exodus is not just exciting history, but also a model for every Christian's exodus from the enslaving power of sin. Jesus Christ is the Passover lamb who brings his people out of slavery to worship God. Discover all this and more over 24 studies in the book of Exodus.
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Inter-Varsity Press Colossians & Philemon (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisWe all long for more - more wisdom, more maturity, more power, more faith. To fill these needs we attend seminars, go to concerts, hear celebrity speakers and read their latest books. Yet we often come away empty and unfulfilled. Colossians and Philemon were written to satisfy our longings. They explain the vital importance of finding fulfillment in Christ. The top-selling Lifebuilder Bible Studies have helped millions of people dig deeper into the Bible, individually and in groups. This revised edition features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra 'Now or Later' section in each study.
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Inter-Varsity Press The 23rd Psalm (Lifebuilder Study Guides): The
Book SynopsisNine studies for individuals or small groups based on the most loved part of the Bible. This well-loved Psalm touches our deepest longings and speaks to our deepest fears. This study will help readers explore the rich message of this Psalm and gain fresh insights.
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Inter-Varsity Press Prayer (Lifebuilder Study Guides): An Adventure
Book SynopsisWe pray for our own needs and for the needs of others. We pray in the face of conflict, and we pray for forgiveness. And we can learn how to pray by praying and being prayed for by others. In this guide we learn from biblical examples such as Mary, Abraham, Moses and Daniel, gaining new insights and experiences in the adventure of prayer. This revised LifeBuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra 'Now or Later' section in each study.
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Inter-Varsity Press Four Great Loves (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisWe are called to four great loves: to love God; to love God’s Word; to love God’s people; to love God’s purposes in the world. It is both an awesome task and a glorious opportunity that God promises to equip us for. Through two studies for each topic, one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament, we see tangible ways to love and serve the God who loves us perfectly and who longs for us to know him more intimately.
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Diffusion Apostles' Creed (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisAcross the centuries and throughout the world, the Apostles’ Creed has united Christians in affirming the basic beliefs of the faith. Even though it was not actually written by the apostles, the Apostles’ Creed summarises the apostolic teaching about the gospel. This study guide invites you to use the creed to explore the Bible’s central teachings and discover the gospel in a new way.
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Inter-Varsity Press Self-Esteem (Lifebuilder Study Guides): Seeing
Book SynopsisThe world encourages us to love ourselves, believe in ourselves, and tell ourselves that we are beautiful, wonderful, intelligent and capable. But deep down what we most want to know is what God thinks of us. These nine Bible studies will help us to understand both who we are and how Christ is restoring us to wholeness. This revised Lifebuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra 'Now or Later' section in each study. There are nine sessions in this book.
£999.99
Inter-Varsity Press Old Testament Characters (Lifebuilder Study
Book SynopsisAbraham gives us an unforgettable portrait of faith. Daniel is a classic example of holiness. And through her willingness to risk her own life, Esther shows us what commitment means. This LifeBuilder explores the lives of these and other Bible characters. Their example helps us live in the present by learning from people of the past. This revised LifeBuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra 'Now or Later' section in each study.
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Inter-Varsity Press Coming of the Saviour (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisThe Bible looks at the coming of our Saviour from many different angles. In these studies we see the birth of the Messiah from the perspectives of his parents, his aunt and uncle, shepherds doing a day’s work, far-off Magi and nearby despots – even the way prophets from centuries before saw things. May these studies give you a fresh vision of the coming Christ.
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Inter-Varsity Press Heroes of Faith (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisWe all need heroes. We respect and value the people who have set an example for our lives. The writer of Hebrews set up an entire gallery of spiritual portraits for us to remember and pattern our lives after. These eight studies cover: Abel, Noah, Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Moses and Rahab, and their faith in particular circumstances. Heroes of Faith will introduce you not just to a series of Bible characters but also to a fascinating collection of role models who will help you forge your own heroic faith.
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Inter-Varsity Press The Messiah (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisThis study guide explores some of the key passages in the Old Testament about the Messiah and their completion in the life and saving work of Jesus. These passages have had a profound effect on the imagination and worship of Christians for two thousand years. One of the greatest expressions of worship and adoration was written by George Handel. Although the focus is on the biblical passages about the coming Messiah, you will also have the option of exploring sections of Handel's adaptation of some of these passages in Messiah.
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Inter-Varsity Press Ephesians (Lifebuilder Study Guides): Wholeness
Book SynopsisBroken marriages, shattered friendships, racial divisions, war between nations - we live in a fractured world. How can the pieces be put back together? In Ephesians Paul lifts the veil from the future to allow us to see God's plan to unite everyone and everything in Christ. Studying this book will renew your hope. The top-selling Lifebuilder Bible Studies have helped millions of people dig deeper into the Bible, individually and in groups. This revised edition features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra 'Now or Later' section in each study.
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Inter-Varsity Press Heaven (Lifebuilder Study Guides): Finding Our
Book SynopsisHeaven is hard for us to picture. We think of floating on clouds and playing harps, or walking streets of gold. While we know we want to go there, we are a little nervous about what it will be like. These eight studies provide us with a biblical perspective on heaven – something richer and more exciting than we could ever imagine.
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Inter-Varsity Press Forgiveness (Lifebuilder Study Guides): Making
Book SynopsisThe truth is we all need to be forgiven. The Bible makes it painfully clear that every one of us has built up an enormous debt of sin to God. Christians rejoice in the forgiveness we receive from God, but when we hurt the people we love, how do we go about restoring the relationship? This study guide follows two themes – God’s forgiveness of us and our forgiveness of others. As you understand more about God’s gracious forgiveness of you, your own capacity to forgive will be expanded and strengthened.
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Inter-Varsity Press God's Word (Lifebuilder Study Guides): Power to
Book SynopsisToo often it becomes a mere fact-finding exercise or a dull, spiritless routine. In nine studies, Cindy Bunch guides us towards a place where Scripture seeps into our souls and powerfully changes us from within. Only as we enter the Bible’s pages and meet God face to face can we begin to grasp the true riches of his Word. With more than 130 titles, the LifeBuilder Bible Studies series delivers sound biblical content and raises thought-provoking questions. It provides a unique Bible study experience for individuals and groups.
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Inter-Varsity Press John (Lifebuilder Study Guides): The Way to True
Book SynopsisWe all long for a full, rich satisfying life. But how do we fill up the empty places in our soul? How can we quench our thirst for something deeper, more lasting, more meaningful? John urges us to take a fresh look at Jesus and he invites us to renew our faith in the One who promises to be the way to true life. 26 studies in 2 parts for individuals or groups. This revised title features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a "now or later" section in each study.
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Inter-Varsity Press Decisions (Lifebuilder Study Guides): Seeking
Book SynopsisDon Baker begins this guide by saying, "God has given me free will, and while I appreciate his confidence in my ability to choose, there are times when I wish that he would make the decisions for me". Unfortunately, the Bible cannot give us the answer to every choice we face either. But the Bible does teach us how to make decisions. And these 10 studies will help you to learn those principles and apply them to your life. This Lifebuilder Bible Study in the new revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section in each study.
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Inter-Varsity Press Women & Identity (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisAsk a woman about love and you are likely to hear about heartbreak. Ask about her identity, and shame and frustration leak out. Ask about rest and enjoyment, and you will hear laments about time and busyness. We live a small fraction of the life God has for us. The Bible stories in this study follow the journeys of women such as Sarai, Puah and Shiphrah, Ruth, Hagar, Naomi, Hannah and Mary, who learned in the crucible of hardships that God's invitation to them was to live wholehearted lives.
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Inter-Varsity Press Christian Beliefs (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisChristian beliefs are vital to Christian living. They are the foundation of a healthy relationship with God and others. These 12 studies explore what every Christian should know about God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, human nature, salvation, the church, revelation and the last things. The top-selling LifeBuilder Bible Studies have helped millions of people dig deeper into the Bible, individually and in groups. This revised edition features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra 'Now or Later' section in each study.
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Inter-Varsity Press Joseph (Lifebuilder Study Guides): How God Builds
Book SynopsisJoseph went through some hard times; sold into slavery, falsely accused of rape and imprisoned for many years. Yet Joseph was able to live in forgiveness and hope, and God did great things each step of the way. As we read his story we will find our own place in the journey to seeing God's dreams fulfilled in and through us. Nine studies for individuals and small groups. This revised Lifebuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader's notes and an extra 'Now or Later' section in each study.
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Inter-Varsity Press Nehemiah (Lifebuilder Study Guides): The Courage
Book SynopsisNehemiah was a leader who faced opposition and difficulty from every side - even from his own people. Yet he stood against the enemy and trusted God. Although we may never confront our enemies in war, we can learn from Nehemiah's courage and faith as we struggle with the world and its values. This LifeBuilder Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with leader's notes; and a Now or Later section in each study.
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Inter-Varsity Press Woman of God (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisThese studies from Old and New Testament passages show us how to develop traits of a godly woman: how to be strong, trustworthy, wise, resourceful, forgiving, beautiful, content, confident-and how to claim God's grace when we fall short. This Lifebuilder Study in the new revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a "Now or Later" section in each study.
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Inter-Varsity Press The Ten Commandments (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisGod has given us boundaries, but these do more than restrict, they give freedom.They are words of prevention, but also of protection. They are the words that define identity - ours and God's;They affirm our dependence on God and on each other. Each of the twelve studies in this guide looks at one of God's commandments and a Bible passage that will help us better understand how to apply God's law. As we study these laws, we will encounter God himself. The top-selling LifeBuilder Bible Studies have helped millions of people dig deeper into the Bible, individually and in groups.
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Inter-Varsity Press Job
Book SynopsisThis is a crucial study for those asking God 'Why?' Job's persistence in seeking an answer from God as to why he was suffering has many lessons to teach us. These 12 studies will help anyone who is wrestling with God. This revised title features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a 'now or later' section in each study.
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Inter-Varsity Press Thessalonians (Lifebuilder Study Guides): How Can
Book SynopsisDo you wonder whether you will be with Jesus after you die? When you are suffering, do you wonder if God has forgotten you? Would you like to be sure that your life is pleasing to the Lord? At times we all feel anxious and insecure about life - and about our faith. The Thessalonians were asking these questions, and Paul wrote 1 & 2 Thessalonians to help them find assurance. This revised title features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a "now or later" section in each study.
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Inter-Varsity Press Hosea (Lifebuilder Study Guides): God's
Book SynopsisGod never gives up. When we stray or make a mistake, God continues to pursue us with a relentless love. In Hosea's unfailing love for his wayward wife, he lived out the way God loves his people. His story is a reminder that God will never abandon us. The top-selling LifeBuilder Bible Studies have helped millions of people dig deeper into the Bible, individually and in groups.
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Inter-Varsity Press Ephesians: An Introduction And Commentary
Book SynopsisUnlike Paul’s letters to the Galatians or the Corinthians, the letter to the Ephesians contains almost no clues about the situation and issues its recipients faced. Nevertheless, the letter vividly depicts how God’s will revealed in Christ reorients believers’ lives toward unity, mutual respect, submission and love – in short, new life in Christ, relying on his power and strength. Darrell Bock shows how this precious jewel of a letter combines gospel doctrine, enablement and exhortation to life.
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Inter-Varsity Press Biblical Theology According to the Apostles: How
Book SynopsisAlthough relatively few in number, the New Testament’s explicit summaries of the Old Testament story of Israel give readers direct access to the way the earliest Christians told this story -- which is to say, to the way they did biblical theology. These curiously overlooked summaries are the subject of this stimulating study. Bruno, Compton and McFadden examine the passages in the Synoptic Gospels, Acts, Paul's letters and Hebrews that recount the characters, events, and institutions of Israel’s story in chronological order and at substantial length. They demonstrate just how valuable a lens these summaries provide for a clearer vision of the earliest Christians’ practice of biblical theology. The authors' ultimate goal is to move beyond the descriptive to the prescriptive, to show how contemporary readers can and should follow the apostles' example.Trade ReviewThis book is a fresh entry into the crowded field of biblical theology. One form of biblical theology seeks to unpack the distinctive theological voice of each biblical book and corpus; another very common form of biblical theology traces themes across the canon, watching them develop and sometimes even take on a typological life of their own. The approach adopted by the three authors of this volume follows neither pattern. Instead, they set themselves the task of studying how the story of Israel is picked up in various ways in the New Testament, whether directly or allusively. What does Matthew's handling of Jesus' genealogy disclose about the evangelist's understanding of Israel's history? What about the treatment of Israel by Stephen in Acts 7, by Paul in Romans 9-11, by the author of Hebrews in Hebrews 11? The journey through these and other texts is surprisingly interesting, and contributes mightily to a fresh understanding of some of the ways in which the biblical documents intertwine so as to flesh out the good news of Jesus the Messiah. * D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA *
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Inter-Varsity Press Joel and Amos: An Introduction And Commentary
Book SynopsisJoel's arresting imagery – blasting trumpet, darkened sun and marching hosts – has shaped the church's eschatological vision of a day of wrath. Amos's ringing indictments – callous oppression, heartless worship and self-seeking gain – have periodically awakened the conscience of God's people. Two thousand five hundred years later, those prophetic words still speak powerfully. Tchavdar Hadjiev’s commentary on the books of Joel and Amos examines their literary features, historical context, theology and ethics.
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Inter-Varsity Press Study and Meditation (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisReading the Bible is one of the most important spiritual disciplines we can engage in. Why is Bible study so significant? How can our attitude and approach affect what we get out of our reading? Learning to immerse ourselves in God's thoughts through study and meditation allows us to go deeper into God's Word and live in a more Christlike way. This six-session LifeBuilder Bible Study from Jan Johnson helps us do just that. Previously published as part of the Spiritual Disciplines Study Series
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IVP UK Love (Lifebuilder Study Guides): The Greatest
Book SynopsisAs we come to know of and believe in God's everlasting love for us, we begin to think about others, through prayer, service, forgiveness and more. These 9 studies will help you build a foundation of confidence in God's love for you and encourage you to respond by loving others The studies cover God's love, the love we need, love that serves, submits, prays, comforts, forgives and unites. This revised title features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a 'now or later' section in each study.
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IVP UK Miracles (Lifebuilder Study Guides): Signs of
Book SynopsisMost of us could use a miracle. Some physical condition, relationship problem, or financial crisis could be fixed rather quickly with just one miracle. When we open the pages of the Bible, our desire for a miracle intensifies as we read astonishing stories of God's power poured out. What do these events have to do with us? How can we experience the power of God in the struggles we face every day? This study guide will help you discover how God works in the world. This Lifebuilder Bible Study in the revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a 'Now or Later' section in each study.
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IVP UK Pleasing God (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisLike children performing for our parents in a backyard play, we long to receive the applause, the approval, the divine "well done" from our heavenly Father. This Lifebuilder is all about how we can please God, not by following legalistic rules but by putting our trust in Christ. As we grow in our relationship with him, we see how godly character flows from a clear conscience and a sincere heart. 9 studies for individuals or groups. This Lifebuilder Bible Study in a new revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection as well as a "now or later" section in each study.
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IVP UK Friendship (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisGod created us to thrive in one another's presence. Friends help us to mature emotionally and spiritually. Friends love us no matter what. Friends teach us about forgiveness. These 12 studies introduce us to biblical principles for friendship and to powerful stories about friends in the Bible. They will encourage you to discover the riches of godly friendship. Part of the top-selling Lifebuilder series that has helped millions of people dig deeper into the Bible, individually and in groups. Featuring questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a ‘now or later’ section in each study.
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SPCK Publishing Good News (Lifebuilder Study Guides): The Gospel
Book SynopsisWhat is the gospel? The full contours of the gospel can only be seen and appreciated when we scan the biblical horizon from Genesis to Revelation. If we want to recapture the spirit of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, when their hearts burned with excitement and passion within them, then we’ll need to begin with Moses and all the prophets to understand what was said in all the Scriptures concerning Jesus and his reason for coming. Discover how the gospel is not only personal salvation, but the incredibly broad scope of what God has done, is doing, and will do in the future to reconcile all things to himself through Jesus Christ. This guide contains nine studies spanning the big story of the Bible. They not only explore what we must do to be saved but also help you understand the background and far-reaching implications of the good news we have believed.
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SPCK Publishing Abiding in Christ (Lifebuilder Study Guides)
Book SynopsisTo live in Christ is always to be resting on him, anchored to him, fixed in him, drawing from him, continually connected and in touch with him. These eight studies from the Gospel of John will draw you further into the peace, joy, love and fruitfulness of that life.
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Liverpool University Press Torah from Heaven: The Reconstruction of Faith
Book SynopsisTraditional Jewish religious belief speaks of a divinely revealed, perfect text, authoritatively expounded. The question this book addresses is one with which the author has struggled all his life: in the light of historical criticism, advances in knowledge, and changing moral attitudes, is the traditional notion of divine revelation and authoritative interpretation still valid? The focus is on Judaism and the examples are mostly drawn from that tradition, but the arguments are easy to transpose to other religions. Norman Solomon's discussion will appeal to those who seek to identify with a religious community but who are troubled by the claim of divine authority made for the scriptures of that community. Ranging across several academic disciplines, it is addressed to people of all religions who find their heads and their hearts are not in accord with each other. It is accessible to a general readership interested in the relationship of scripture, interpretation, and religious authority, though scholars will find original observations and historical interpretations in many areas. It should find a ready place in university and popular programmes in Jewish studies, general theology, and philosophy of religion.Trade ReviewReviews 'Solomon intends that his book appeal to both popular and academic readership, a task he rather successfully fulfils. His literary style is characterized by the art of brevity . . . Footnotes are concise and not burdened with endless bibliographic citations. For the interested reader, references throughout the book lead to further reading . . . Theologians will benefit from a plentitude of thought-provoking critique and insight. It is for these reasons that I recommend the book . . . interesting and successful in giving a broad historical perspective as well as provoking thought.' Dan Baras, Academia.edu'An excellent resource for researching Jewish intellectual discussion about the Bible.' Zvi Grumet, Bookjed'A courageous new book . . . has an impressive range, from scholarship about biblical times to twenty-first century theology and almost all periods in between . . . despite all the detail in the book, it is very readable and comprehensible even for the beginner. It should be required reading for any modern woman or man who thinks seriously about Jewish theology in general and the question of Torah from heaven in particular.'Martin Lockshin, Canadian Jewish News'An important book for anyone grappling with traditional Judaism . . . stands with Marc Shapiro's The Limits of Orthodox Theology as a seminal work that delves into the richness of our heritage to show that there is more than one way of looking at core religious ideas . . . This book gives us a history of the issues and how different thinkers over the centuries have dealt with the challenges of the Torah. It is a major contribution.' Jeremy Rosen's blog'Judicious and erudite.' Lawrence Grossman, Jerusalem Post'A scholarly book, it is not written in a difficult style. And for a hardback of this print quality, it is a bargain. On one level, it is an invaluable source book on what he calls the “central doctrine” of Judaism.' Simon Rocker, Jewish Chronicle'In this refreshingly fair, sophisticated, and engaging analysis of the doctrine of Torah from Heaven (the Jewish belief in the inerrancy and divinity of scripture), Solomon surveys the history of Jewish biblical interpretation, and concludes that every prior conception of this doctrine is lacking in either intellectual honesty or in its capacity to foster religious conviction. [He] concludes that the only religiously meaningful and intellectually coherent conception of this notion is that of myth . . . can be read by members of any religion whose faith in scripture is challenged by modern archaeological, literary, and scientific evidence . . . The book is sorely needed in Orthodox circles; it should be required reading for all Jewish seminary students, and is highly recommended for any religious individual seeking to establish intellectually stable grounds for belief in the sanctity of scripture.' Daniel Goodman, Religious Studies ReviewTable of ContentsNote on Transliteration Introduction Orientation Orientation Where I Come From - The Seduction of ‘True Belief’ - What Does It All Mean? - Philosophical Beginnings - Facing the Questions - Pulpit and Prejudice - Interfaith Dialogue - Academic Detachment? Part I Revelation Torah from Heaven: Growth of a Tradition 1 Holy Books What is ‘Torah’? - The ‘Sacred Canon’ - Why the Five Books are Special - Philo on Moses and the Ancestral Books - Conclusion 2 Two Torahs? Scripture and the Rabbis Divine Revelation: The Story - Mythic accounts of Torah - The Written Torah and the Oral Torah - Rules of Interpretation - Interpretation Against the Plain Meaning - Conclusion 3 Mystics and Kabbalists Pythagoras, Numerology, and the Book of Creation - Mystical Significance of the Mitzvot - Prophets after the Bible - Nahmanides (Ramban) the Mystic - Conclusion 4 The Great Chain of Being: Philosophers and Kabbalists Platonists and Aristotelians - The Ascent of the Soul - The Descent and the ‘Shells’ - Reasons for the Mitzvot - Conclusion 5 Maimonides: The ‘Classical’ Position Revelation as History - The Oral Torah - Torah and Dogma - Conclusion: Maimonides the Minimalist 6 Oral Torah: What Does It Contain? Does the Torah Teach Science? - The Torah of Kabbalists and Rationalists - Conclusion Summary of Part I Part II Attack The Counter-Tradition: Hard Questions 7 The Counter-Tradition The Alexandrians - Sadducees and Pharisees - Pagan Philosophical Critiques - Gnosticism - Later Developments - Conclusion 8 The Original Torah How Texts Were Written - Evidence of the Scrolls and the Ancient Versions - The Severus Scroll - Can the Original Text be Recovered? - The Masoretes - Rabbinic Responses to Textual Variation - Modern Editions of the Bible - Conclusion 9 Contradictions, Moral Problems, Factual Errors The Reconciling Hermeneutic - Interpreting Aggadah - Historical and Archaeological Problems - Moral Issues - Scientific Inaccuracy - Fantasy, Arbitrariness, Superstition - Conclusion 10 The Rise of Historical Criticism The Beginnings of Biblical Criticism - Deists and Sceptics - The Bible as Literature - From History to Myth - Source Theory - Archaeology - Higher Criticism = Higher Antisemitism? - Conclusion Summary of Part II Part III Defenders of the Faith Repairing the Breach: In Defence of Tradition 11 Defenders of the Faith What Must Be Defended - Ancient Wisdom Restored: The Renaissance - Jewish Bible Commentary Rekindled - Conclusion 12 The Transformation of Judaism: Interpretation, Interpretation, Interpretation Elijah, the ‘Vilna Gaon’ (1720–1799) - Moses Mendelssohn (1729–1786) - Torah— Mystical Code, or Source of Values? 13 Mendelssohn’s Influence I. S. Reggio (1784–1855) - S. D. Luzzatto (1800–1865) - Heinrich Graetz (1817–1891) - Umberto Cassuto (1883–1951) 14 Independents Jacob Zevi Mecklenburg (1785–1865) - Samson Raphael Hirsch (1808–1888) - Meir Loeb ben Yehiel Michael Malbim (1809–1879) 15 In the Steps of the Gaon: Written and Oral Torah Are One N. Z. Y. Berlin (1816–1893) - Meir Simha Ha-Kohen of Dvinsk (1843–1926) - Barukh Ha-Levi Epstein (1860–1942) 16 Hoffman and German Orthodoxy David Hoffman (1843–1921) - Hayyim Hirschenson (1857–1935) - Benno Jacob (1862–1945) and A. S. Yahuda (1877–1951) - Isaac Breuer (1883–1946) - Yehiel Jacob Weinberg (1885–1966) - J. H. Hertz (1872–1946) Summary of Part III Part IV New Foundations Torah from Heaven: The Reconstruction of Belief 17 Non-Orthodox Reconstructions Moses Mendelssohn (1729–86): Revealed Legislation - S. L. Steinheim (1789–1866): Empiricist of Revelation - Samuel Holdheim (1806–1860) - Progressive Revelation: Krochmal, Formstecher, Hirsch, Cohen - Leo Baeck (1873–1956) - Martin Buber (1878–1965) - Franz Rosenzweig (1886–1929) - A. J. Heschel (1907–1972) - Emmanuel Levinas (1905/6-1995) - Review 18 Joseph Dov Soloveitchik and the a priori Torah The Hermeneutics of ‘Torah’ - Historical Criticism - The Oral Torah Problem - Conclusion 19 Feminist Critiques The Sinai Covenant - Language and Gender - Images of God - Equality before the Law - The Need for Change 20 Four Defences of Traditional Belief Halivni: The Maculate Torah - Jacobs: Liberal Supernaturalism - Kellner: Rejection of the Dogmatic Approach - Ross: Cumulative Revelation - Strengths of the Four Approaches 21 Divided by a Common Scripture The Reform Torah - The Orthodox Torah - The Conservative Torah - Go Compare Denominations Summary of Part IV Part V Torah from Heaven 22 Options Justifications - The Community: Costs and Benefits of Belief - The Individual: Costs and Benefits of Belief 23 What Is Truth? What Is Truth? - Excursus: Consistency and ‘Double Truth’ - In What Sense Is ‘Torah from Heaven’ True? - On ‘Narrative Theology’ - Conclusion. ‘Torah from Heaven’: A Myth of Origin 24 Myth of Origin: Opportunities and Dangers What ‘Torah from Heaven’ May Signify - History and Myth Do Not Conflict - ‘Torah from Heaven’: Uses and Abuses - Benefits of Understanding ‘Torah from Heaven’ as Mythos Rather than Logos - Dangers from Understanding ‘Torah from Heaven’ as Logos Rather than Mythos - Things That Worry People 25 Demography versus Reason: The Future of Jewish Religion Does Reason Matter? - ‘Authentic Judaism’ - Survival of the Fittest - Conclusion 26 Confronting Change A Meditation at the Mountains of Fire (January 2004) - Coming to Terms with Modernity - Intellectual Violence - Who Decides? - What I Have Dealt With - What I Have Not Dealt With Bibliography Index
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Collective Ink Since We Saw You Last: The Church, The Community
Book SynopsisMethodist Minister, Rev Ben Clowes has produced a series of Bible studies which relates scripture to living in the 21st Century. Using the music of Gary Barlow’s highly emotional 2013 solo album, Since I Saw You Last as a backdrop, the studies look at how as a Church we connect with people most often at times of rites of passage. Since We Saw You Last offers a clear creative way to run a study or fellowship group to deepen discipleship. If people are searching for meaning in their lives, we need to speak into this as Christians and Ben believes this is at the heart of the links between the `I am’ sayings, rites of passage and the words we hear so eloquently put by Gary Barlow. Christians must be a people who reach out and share the good news of Jesus’ love with the world.
£10.16
Collective Ink Church Going Gone: a biography of religion,
Book SynopsisIn this colourful memoir, from 1950’s childhood to the COVID crisis, Brian Mountford describes his life as a priest, which has spanned a period of immense social change and seen the secularisation of Britain to the point where 52% of the population say they have ‘no religion’. Opening with a vibrant account of London in the Sixties, he moves to Cambridge college life in the Seventies, Suburbia in the Eighties, and thirty years as Vicar of the ‘most visited parish church in England’, the University Church, Oxford. Rich in humour and anecdote, he unpacks his liberal theological ideas on the way, addressing questions such as God, the meaning of life, sexual ethics, and the relationship between doubt and faith. A central idea is that the abandonment of organised religion has not eradicated spiritual questioning and, following Philip Larkin’s poem Church Going, from which the book takes its title, people of all ages are forever ‘surprising/A hunger in (themselves) to be more serious.’ Both the story and the essay content will fascinate many, many more people than actually go to church.
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Inter-Varsity Press Proverbs: Wisdom for the Whole of Life
Wisdom literature is one of many kinds of writing we find in the Bible and all play different roles in shaping our minds, our hearts, our imaginations, and our actions. Know-how, as Proverbs teaches us so clearly, is for all of life: for daily decisions and long-term plans, for relationships in family and community, as well as in work and in trade. In this six-session guide, Antony Billington’s astute questions, pertinent applications and mini-features will help you discover Proverbs’ many riches for your own challenges and contexts – Monday through Sunday. They’ll encourage growth in wisdom that is rooted in relationship with God, shaped by his ordering of the world, and that ends its ultimate expression in Christ. Session 1: A Lord to Honour (Proverbs 1:1-7) Session 2: A Path to Take (Proverbs 2:1-22) Session 3: A Choice to Make (Proverbs 9:1-18) Session 4: A Life to Pursue (Proverbs 15: 16-33) Session 5: A Way to Speak (Proverbs 10,11,25 & 26) Session 6: A Model to Follow (Proverbs 31: 10-31)
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Inter-Varsity Press Exodus: Freedom to Serve God
Book SynopsisExodus shows how God delivers his people and makes it possible for him to dwell among them, so they might make him known among the nations. What does it mean to be liberated from slavery to serve God in our everyday contexts today? Antony Billington’s six-session guide, with his astute mini-features, skillful questions, and timely notes, will help you explore how Exodus shapes our understanding of God, how he saves us, and the part we play in his purposes for the world. You’ll gain fresh insight into its inspiring implications for all of life, Monday through Sunday. Session 1: Exodus 3:1-17 – Hearing God’s Call Session 2: Exodus 12:1-13, 29-32 – Experiencing God’s Deliverance Session 3: Exodus 16:1-26 – Trusting God’s Provision Session 4: Exodus 19:1-6 and 20:1-17 – Becoming God’s People Session 5: Exodus 25:1-9 and 31:1-11 – Building God’s Dwelling-Place Session 6: Exodus 32:7-14 and 34:4-7 – Encountering God’s Presence Perfect for on-your-own study or small groups, this is a beautiful, keep-able book, so everyone in your small group can have their own copy to make notes in, reflect further, and go deeper in study. Why not use Exodus as your next small group study? The Gateway Seven series offers a fresh encounter with God through seven biblical books, each representing a distinctive genre. Together they will deepen your understanding of the whole Bible and open a gateway to insights and implications that will have an impact on you and your life – seven days a week.Trade ReviewAn appetite-whetting tour of Exodus’ highlights that will lead you to marvel at its breadth and dig deeper into its implications for the whole of life. -- Christopher J. H. Wright * Langham Partnership *
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Inter-Varsity Press 1 Peter: Confidence in a Complex World
Book SynopsisA six-session Bible study guide with LICC’s signature blend of real-life practicality, biblical scholarship, and a whole-life discipleship focus. In his letter to scattered groups of Christians in what is modern-day Turkey, the apostle Peter ignites imagination and inspires hope for the possibilities of everyday life in a complex world. Joe Warton is a warm and gracious guide through this six-session study, helping you to discover Peter’s trove of wisdom for everyday living. This is a letter that is both exhilarating in its scope and intensely grounded in the grittiness of real life. Like those who first received Peter’s letter, you will be challenged to see your daily context afresh and deeply encouraged to live confidently – Monday to Sunday – wherever you are. Perfect for on-your-own study or small groups, this is a beautiful, keep-able book, so everyone in your small group can have their own copy to make notes in, reflect further, and go deeper in study. Why not use 1 Peter as your next small group study? The Gateway Seven series offers a fresh encounter with God through seven biblical books, each representing a distinctive genre. Together they will deepen your understanding of the whole Bible and open a gateway to insights and implications that will have an impact on you and your life – seven days a week.Trade ReviewFull of illuminating insights into the letter’s original context, full of pertinent questions for a group to talk through, and full of ideas to live out the ways of Jesus with confidence. -- Ness Wilson, Team Leader of Open Heaven Church, Chair of Loughborough Churches Partnership, and Pioneer UK Leader
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Inter-Varsity Press Veiled in Flesh: The Incarnation - What It Means
Book Synopsis‘Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate deity ... Jesus, our Emmanuel.’ Great words, from one of the most popular Christmas carols -- but what do they actually mean and do they really matter? Melvin Tinker introduces the doctrine of the incarnation of God the Son in Jesus Christ, in two parts. Part One approaches the incarnation by way of an exposition of chapter 1 of the New Testament letter to the Hebrews. This grounds the doctrine in Scripture, working through some of the theological and pastoral implications. Part Two goes deeper, drawing on systematic and historical theology (especially the creeds) to tease out what the doctrine means and why it is vital to the life and health of the church and Christian devotion. While the treatment is clearly theological (dealing with biblical truth), it is also doxological (leading to praise) and pastoral (practical in its outworking) The doctrine is set alongside and related to two other key Christian beliefs - the Trinity and the atonement.Trade ReviewOne of the most urgent needs of the church is the re-articulation of ancient and fundamental doctrines, in a style that is both accessible and winsome. That is what Melvin Tinker offers for the incarnation, borrowing the title from the Christmas carol with the lines, ‘Veil'd in flesh, the Godhead see; / Hail th'incarnate deity.’ Unpacking parts of Hebrews 1, and then reflecting on an array of topics tied to the incarnation, Tinker brings his readers along with easy prose, eager to show how this essential Christian truth works out in the lives of Christians. This book could be usefully read by folk who are not yet Christian believers but who would like to gain a better grasp of what Christians think, and by Christians who are still a little wobbly about the non-negotiable tenets of the faith. * D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA *In his latest, book Melvin Tinker takes pains not to compromise the great mystery of the incarnation, that God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself. He writes insightfully, with new modes of expression, and dips into a great store of examples. He’s familiar with the great Christian minds who have stretched their thinking about the very apex of our faith. He follows them in ways that respect the ‘mystery of godliness’, and encourages the reader to think along with them. Doctrine may divide, but it’s certainly not dull, dry nor dead. Not, at least, while Melvin’s around. * Paul Helm, formerly Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion, King's College, London *There is no subject more important for Christians than the person and work of Jesus, and so there is no subject more profitable for us to explore. Melvin Tinker has given us a great starting point, combining biblical insight with theological reflection while always keeping practical application in view. Prepared to be stretched, but in this case being stretched will make your life deeper rather than thinner. * Tim Chester, faculty member of Crosslands Training and pastor of Grace Church Boroughbridge. *This is a thoughtful and informed exploration of the profound truth that is at the centre of Christian faith. It is that through Christ we are encountered by God in all of his greatness and goodness. This is the message we hear from Scripture and this is what shines its bright light into our dark world. I commend this excellent study. * David F. Wells, Distinguished Research Professor, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary *The incarnation is such an overwhelming doctrine – so central in its immediacy, so vast in its implications, so deep in its importance – that we can almost excuse preachers and teachers who feel too intimidated to dwell on it in much detail. But there is a way to ponder the depths of this doctrine without falling into error or drifting into unprofitable speculation. This fine book points out that way: grounded in Scripture, guided by the great creeds and confessions, nourished by spiritual experience, and always within easy distance of pastoral application, Veiled in Flesh is an invitation to deep reflection on the incarnation. * Fred Sanders, Professor of Theology, Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University *
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Inter-Varsity Press Depending on Jesus: Discovering the Sufficiency
Book Synopsis"I’ve learned I have to depend on Jesus for everything." That is what a friend going through a rough time said to us. It was an extreme statement. It sounded almost too radical. Of course believers know we have to depend on Jesus for many things: for salvation, for guidance, for forgiveness, for daily needs. But to depend on Christ for everything? Excluding nothing? It was a scary idea. It was also, we realized, a profoundly biblical idea. Biblical people who followed Christ encountered every kind of obstacle: hostility, loneliness, injustice, failure, and other seemingly impossible difficulties. Here are ten instances of biblical people learning that they could rely on Christ to see them through, even when all other avenues of help failed. Just as they discovered that Christ is sufficient for any and all circumstances, we pray that you will be encouraged to discover the same.
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Inter-Varsity Press Ezekiel (Lifebuilder Bible Studies): Visions of
Book SynopsisEzekiel was a fascinating man who wrote a fascinating book filled with strange and powerful visions. At first glance, Ezekiel seems a little eccentric and difficult to get close to, but he is worth the time and effort to get to know. Ezekiel, perhaps more than any other biblical prophet, wanted to know God – and God revealed himself to this prophet in mysterious and mighty ways. You will catch something of the awesomeness of God in this book. You will see God in his transcendent glory like in no other part of the Bible. You will come away stunned – and changed – by God’s majesty.
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Inter-Varsity Press Church: What we can learn from Acts: seven
Book SynopsisIn the book of Acts, we see the church unleashed on society to make God’s kingdom known. Thousands came to faith, signs and wonders inspired awe, and the church was radically united together for God’s work. But we also see the tensions of the early church – struggles over belief and holiness, leadership and unity. 2000 years later, how can we learn from Acts to be the church unleashed? These seven studies explore different aspects of the church seen in Acts and applies them for the church today as we work out our mission in the world. Specially designed for small groups and individuals based on the theme of Spring Harvest 2020, this workbook contains material for seven sessions, all of which help small groups engage with the Scriptures and apply them to daily life. Each study includes Bible passages, key thoughts and comments, questions to reflect upon or discuss, action points and prayer guidance.
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Inter-Varsity Press Changed Into His Likeness: A Biblical Theology Of
Book SynopsisWhen it comes to the Christian life, what exactly can we expect with regard to personal transformation? Gary Millar addresses this most basic question. He explores the nature of gospel-shaped change, exposing the dangers of both promising too much and expecting too little. The central part of his study focuses on ‘life in the middle’ - between the change that is brought about when we become Christians, and the ‘final’ change in which we will be raised with Christ. Millar reads the ‘character studies’ of major Old Testament figures as depicting a moral decline throughout their lives, and their innate sinfulness and lack of change. This problem is resolved by a new covenant that promises both individual and corporate transformation in the power of the Spirit. The New Testament presents this as a rich and complex process that cannot be contained or adequately described by a single set of images. Transformation is real, deep-rooted and far-reaching. In developing an integrated biblical theology of transformation, Millar draws on the contributions of some key theologians, including Augustine, Aquinas, Calvin, Edwards and Owen, and concludes with a careful synthesis.Trade ReviewGary Millar … not only traces the development of the theme of personal transformation across the canon, but also probes the extent to which such a vision has (or has not!) been captured by an array of thinkers in the history of the church. Then, reflecting his own commitments as a pastor-theologian, he puts together the whole and demonstrates that the best practical application emerges from the most integrated biblical theology. * D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA *
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