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Moody Publishers How to Study the Bible
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SPCK Publishing Scripture and the Authority of God
Book SynopsisNew and substantially expanded edition of Tom Wright's popular book on the role of the Bible in Christian life and thought. Exposes the weaknesses of both 'liberal' and 'conservative' assumptions about how God communicates through scripture.
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Zondervan Job 120 Volume 17
Book SynopsisThe Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the mos
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Yale University Press Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul
Book SynopsisPaul's letters, the earliest writings in the New Testament, are filled with allusions, images and quotations from the Old Testament. This book investigates Paul's appropriation of Scripture from a perspective based on recent literary-critical studies of intertextuality.Trade Review"Hays has without doubt posed the right question at the right time within the horizon of a particularly important problematic. . . . A new beginning for the question concerning the reception of the Old Testament in the New."—Hans Hübner, Theologische Literaturzeitung"A powerful reading. . . . [Hays’s] careful and fresh exegesis . . . challenges not a few traditional or highly regarded readings. . . . A major contribution both to Pauline studies and to our understanding of earliest Christian theology as a living dialogue with the scriptures of Israel."—James D. G. Dunn, forthcoming in Literature and Theology"This lively excellent book is a fine effort to link the two worlds of modern critical New Testament scholarship and literary criticism. The book is clear and accessible to the nonspecialist as well as the New Testament scholar. It is up-to-date in the two worlds it seeks to bring closer together and discriminating in its use of secondary literature from each."—John H. Schütz, Bowman and Gordon Gray Professor Emeritus, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill"Written in a direct, engaging, lively manner, this is a study of great interest to literary students, whether of methods of allusiveness or of biblical literature."—Eleanor Cook, professor of English, University of Toronto"In the letters of Paul, the serious reader is faced with the fascinating challenge of developing a sensitivity to the resonances of intertextuality, and it is here that Hays makes his weighty and exciting contribution, helping us to sense the remarkable ways in which Paul heard the voice of scripture far beyond the confines of formal citation."—J. Louis Martyn, Edward Robinson Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology, Union Theological Seminary
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Crossway Books ESV Concise Study Bible Economy Edition Paperback
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The University of Chicago Press Greek Grammar of the New Testament and Other
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Baker Publishing Group The Genesis Record A Scientific and Devotional
Book SynopsisWritten by a creationist scientist as a narrative exposition rather than a critical verse-by-verse analysis, this unique commentary on the whole book of Genesis is equally useful to both the theologically trained and the layperson.
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Yale University Press The Birth of the Messiah A new updated edition
Book SynopsisWritten by the author who is internationally regarded as a dean of "New Testament" scholars.Trade Review"A line-by-line exegesis . . . that not only synthesizes a generation of modern scholarship but also provides a coherent and compelling explanation of what the stories of Christ's birth were meant to convey. . . . Brown manages to rescue the Christmas story from both the contempt of experts and the sentimentality of naive laymen. . . . Ordinary Christians can thank this priestly scholar for helping them to put the adult Christ back into Christmas."—Newsweek
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Zondervan Charts of Bible Prophecy
Book SynopsisA quick and easy visual guide to biblical prophecies—from the basics of interpretation to the details and fulfillment of specific prophetic texts. Packed with teaching and learning tools, from charts and timelines, to maps and visual guides, Charts of Bible Prophecy will guide you through the prophecies found throughout the Bible and the doctrines and issues that surround them. The 120 visual aids are grouped into topics such as: An Introduction to Prophecy Fulfillment of Prophecy The Rapture and the Second Coming The Nation of Israel Teaching on the Millennium Daniel and Revelation Death and the Afterlife Regardless of your stance on Bible prophecy, you''ll appreciate this volume''s evenhanded approach in presenting and comparing different viewpoints. The accessible visual presentation is perfect for enhancing every type of teaching and learning situation and style, includi
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Kregel Publications,U.S. Commentary on Romans
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Faithlife Corporation Pierced by Love – Divine Reading with the
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Crossway Books A BiblicalTheological Introduction to the New
Book SynopsisThis introduction to the New Testament orients readers to each book's theology, key themes, and overall message from a Reformed, covenantal, and redemptive-historical perspectiveequipping readersto study and teach the New Testament with clarity.
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David C Cook Publishing Company John
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David C Cook Publishing Company Be Comforted Isaiah
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David C Cook Publishing Company Be Hopeful 1 Peter
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David C Cook Publishing Company Be Real 1 John
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Zondervan NKJV Thompson ChainReference Bible Handy Size
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible studyBeloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. This unique reference Bible enables you to search the breadth of Scripture''s teachings on thousands of topics and allows you to follow those topics throughout the entire Bible. With over 100,000 references, covering over 8,000 topics, the chain-reference system is an ideal tool for comprehensive topical study. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible also offers a library of additional study resources that allows readers to interpret the Bible using related scripture passages rather than consulting a commentary.The NKJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Handy Size is printed in the NKJV Comfort Print® typeface for easy reading. Expertly designed specifically to be used for th
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Baker Publishing Group The Big Book of Bible Difficulties Clear and
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive volume offers readers clear and concise answers to every major Bible difficulty from Genesis to Revelation, staunchly defending the authority and inspiration of Scripture.
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David C Cook Publishing Company Be Daring Acts 13 28
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Cambridge University Press New Testament Theology and the Greek Language
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Yale University Press The New Testament
Book SynopsisThe second edition of David Bentley Hart’s critically acclaimed New Testament translationTrade ReviewPraise for the First Edition: “In [David Bentley Hart’s] hands, the words of Jesus and his followers produce not shivers of mere approximation, but rather shivers of awe at the clarity, poignancy, and simplicity of this complex treatise. . . . We are delivered a text pulsing with contemporary urgency.”—Jennifer Kurdyla, America
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Inter-Varsity Press The Message of the Second Coming
Book Synopsis"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also." John 14:3 (ESV) Jesus Christ was very clear: one day He will return, and we must know the signs of the times, remain watchful, and be ready for when He comes again. In this insightful study, Steve Motyer explores a number of key biblical texts to unpack The Message of the Second Coming. Examining passages from both the Old and New Testaments, he demonstrates that Jesus Christ is the core of the biblical worldview, the climax of the biblical message, the cornerstone of biblical theology and the centrepiece of authentic biblical faith for the twenty-first century. A new volume in the trusted the Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, The Message of the Second Coming offers a clear, cogent and thought-provoking exposition of what the Bible tells us about the second coming of Jesus Christ and how the lessons drawn from that can be applied to modern Christian living. Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for students who want to deepen their understanding of Scripture and its continued relevance today. This volume is also perfect for those preaching on the second coming of Christ and looking for accessible exposition they can draw on for their sermons. This new edition uses the NIV Bible text and its beautiful cover matches the redesigned editions of existing Bible Speaks Today Commentary. The Message of the Second Coming is perfect for anyone looking for compelling commentaries will help them better understand the meaning of the second coming of Christ and how it applies to their everyday life.
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Crossway Books Biblical Theology
Book SynopsisBiblical Theologyprovides an essential foundation for interpreting all 66 books of the Bible, identifying the central themes of each text and discussing its place in the overall storyline of Scripture.
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HarperCollins Publishers Come Forth
Book Synopsis''A spiritual masterpiece' Richard Rohr, OFMA magnificent, moving spiritual journey' Amy-Jill Levine''Genius'' Mary KarrThe bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Learning to Pray on one of the most intriguing events in the New Testament.''This remarkable testimony demonstrates the power of a single Gospel story. This is soul-nourishing and highly recommended'' Ben Witherington III, author of A Week in the Life of CorinthIn this wise and thoughtful book, Father James Martin, SJ, analyses the miracle of Lazarus's resurrection and asks us to consider what Jesus means when he calls Lazarus and each of us to ''come forth''. Taking us through the Gospel story verse by verse, he offers deep reflection on the lessons it holds about love, family, sadness, frustration, fear, anger, freedom and joy.Come Forth combines compelling analysis of the biblical text, insights about the historical setting of the story, meditations on Lazarus in art and the larger culture, as well as stories of Martin's personal experiences. As he explores these strands in-depth, Martin offers us a deeper understanding of this miracle and its essential message letting go of the limiting beliefs that prevent us from experiencing God in all His glory.''All of us have things that we need to let die in order to follow God more freely, to love more deeply, and to become the people whom God desires us to be,'' Martin writes. As this wise and profound book reveals, we need only to open ourselves to the transformative story of Lazarus and trust that God can use it to free us to experience new life and come closer to Him.
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Cornerstone From Eden To Exile
Book SynopsisAs the leading figure in New Archaeology, David Rohl has been at the forefront of the movement to discover the archaeological evidence for events described in the Old Testament which we have come to think of as myths. His previous books, Test of Time and Legend presented the arguments and counter-arguments. In From Eden to Exile this discursive approach is replaced by historical storytelling, which follows the sequence of events from the rise of Neolithic civilisation in a region now part of Iran which inspired the story of the Garden of Eden, through Noah, Abraham and the sojourn in Egypt, to the fall of Jericho, the dual kingdoms of the Promised Land and lastly, the exile in Babylon, where the stories of the Old Testament were collated into something very like their present form. A fascinating history book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in ancient history, religion and archaeology.Trade ReviewDavid Rohl's real achievement is the way in which he pieces the evidence together in a coherent, properly magnificent story, the first of all stories, for the first time * Sunday Times *When it comes to exploring, David Rohl makes Indiana Jones look like an under-achiever ... Rohl is Britain's highest profile Egyptologist * Daily Express *David Rohl ... stood the accepted chronology of ancient Egypt on its head by claiming that shortening the pharaonic time line by up to three hundred years results in perfect matches between Egyptian history and biblical narratives ... He argued his case in a controversial best seller A Test of Time and the subsequent TV series 'Pharaohs and Kings' which made him Britain's highest-profile archaeologist and the centre of much scholarly feuding * Jerusalem Report *
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Oxford University Press Inc Why Are There Differences in the Gospels
Book SynopsisAnyone who reads the Gospels carefully will notice that there are differences in the manner in which they report the same events. These differences have led many conservative Christians to resort to harmonization efforts that are often quite strained, sometimes to the point of absurdity. Many people have concluded the Gospels are hopelessly contradictory and, therefore, historically unreliable accounts of Jesus. The majority of New Testament scholars now hold that most if not all of the Gospels belong to the genre of Greco-Roman biography and that this genre permitted some flexibility in the manner that historical events were narrated. However, few scholars provide a robust discussion on how this plays out in Gospel pericopes (self-contained passages). Why Are There Differences in the Gospels? provides a fresh approach to the matter by examining the works of Plutarch, a Greek essayist who lived in the first and second centuries CE. Michael R. Licona discovers three-dozen pericopes narrated two or more times in Plutarch''s Lives, identifies differences between the accounts, and views these differences in light of compositional devices acknowledged by classical scholars to have been commonly employed by ancient authors. The book then uses the same approach with nineteen pericopes narrated in two or more Gospels to demonstrate that the major differences found in them likely result from the same compositional devices employed by Plutarch.By suggesting that both the strained harmonizations and the hasty dismissals of the Gospels as reliable accounts are misguided, Licona invites readers to view the Gospels in light of their biographical genre in order to gain a clearer understanding of why the differences are present.Trade ReviewBesides its important contribution to our understandings of Gospel composition, Licona's book will be a helpful addition to the classroom. Its relaxed, even occasionally conversational tone, detailed notes and appendices, and glossary of technical and non-English terms make it accessible for students and experienced scholars alike. * Margaret Froelich, Religious Studies Review *The book is a valuable contribution to discussion of the genre of the gospels and of the historiographical propensities of their authors, incorporating detailed engagement with the primary sources and drawing judicious conclusions. * David J. Armitage, Journal for the Study of the New Testament *[Licona's] work deserves respect not only for its solid scholarship, but for the fact that he is seeking to understand and defend bilblical inerrancy by carefully analysis of the bilble itself. * Michael Dormandy, Churchman *Licona has written a well-researched and challenging work, and his knowledge of Roman rhetoric is impressive... In my view, the most helpful contribution of Licona's work is his analysis of the differences found in nineteen parallel Gospel accounts. This alone is worth the purchase of the book. His honesty in admitting that he knows no convincing harmonization with respect to some of these differences is refreshing and causes the reader to take his harmonizations more seriously than those of scholars who think that all such differences can easily be harmonized. * Robert H. Stein, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society *Licona should be applauded for helping his audience rethink their presuppositions about the Gospels by situating them among ancient Mediterranean biographies, rather than the modern kind, correcting a 'historical nearsightedness.' Moreover, the presentation is very reader friendly, with a glossary and appendices added to assist those lacking certain competencies. Interested readers can add this affordable volume to their libraries with confidence. * Reading Religion *Licona's book is the most important book I've ever read on the literary techniques of the Evangelists. There is no book that has this finesse based on the Gospel genre as a "biography" and hence this study can be used with confidence in classes engaged in the Synoptic Gospels. His conclusions about how the Evangelists did what they did are reliable and give us yet one more clear glimpse in how to understand the nature of the Gospels. * Scot McKnight, Jesus Creed *It is helpfully detailed and demonstrates that those who question the historic reliability of the gospels are reading them in an uninformed way. Anyone teaching the gospels, or indeed anyone interested in apologetics who would wish to better equip themselves, would find this book very helpful. * Stephen McQuoid, Partnership Perspectives *Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction 1. Compositional Textbooks 2. Who was Plutarch? 3. Parallel Pericopes in Plutarch's Lives 4. Parallel Pericopes in the Canonical Gospels 5. Synthetic Chronological Placement in the Gospels Conclusion Appendix 1: Thirty-Six Pericopes Appearing Two or More Times in the Nine Lives of Plutarch Examined Appendix 2: Nineteen Pericopes Appearing Two or More Times in the Canonical Gospels Examined Appendix 3: Which Women Were Present at the Cross, Burial, and Empty Tomb? Appendix 4: Biosketches of Main Characters in Plutarch's Lives Notes Glossary Bibliography General Index Ancient Sources Index Scripture Index
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Oxford University Press Inc He Will Save You from the Deadly Pestilence The
Book SynopsisIn He Will Save You From the Deadly Pestilence, acclaimed religious scholar Philip Jenkins illustrates how the evolving uses of Psalm 91 allow us to map developing ideas about religion and the supernatural, theology and politics, medicine and mysticism.Trade ReviewJenkins is a pre-eminent religious historian in the tradition of the great Jaroslav Pelikan, and He Will Save You from the Deadly Pestilence is an erudite, sweeping account in the manner of Pelikan's wide ranging Jesus through the Centuries. * Timothy Larsen, Times Literary Supplement *With a gentle and lucid style, offering just enough data to demonstrate the substantial scholarship that underlies this study, Jenkins succeeds in reintroducing Psalm 91 to readers through many fresh lenses. This is historical interpretation at its best: erudite without being overbearing. Overall, this is a delightful read that will appeal to both the historically minded and the biblically curious. * Robert C. Fennell, Christian Century *With a gentle and lucid style, offering just enough data to demonstrate the substantial scholarship that underlies this study, Jenkins succeeds in reintroducing Psalm 91 to readers through many fresh lenses. * Robert C. Fennell, Robert C. Fennell teaches at the Atlantic School of Theology., The Christian Century *Early Christians 'thought in psalms', writes Philip Jenkins. Few psalms were as important for them and their Jewish contemporaries as Psalm 91, and it has remained central to both Jews and Christians. This study of the psalm's use down to the present day is a model of how to present the reception history of biblical texts. * John Barton, Emeritus Oriel & Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture, University of Oxford, and Senior Research Fellow of Campion Hall, Oxford *This remarkably informative 'biography' of Psalm 91 describes the many communities of Jews and Christians who have found solace, encouragement, challenge, inspiration, and more from this one biblical text. Jenkins moves rapidly from the psalm's use before the Common Era to the help believers have found in it during catastrophes of the twenty-first century, but always with insightful attention to the circumstances in which it has been read (and prayed). It is a book of unusual encouragement. * Mark Noll, author of America's Book: The Rise and Decline of a Bible Civilization, 1794-1911 *Is Psalm 91 an encouragement for peace or military action? Are its words a comfort during a pandemic or incantations against an enemy? Is it a central part of monastic prayer or designed for occult practice? Philip Jenkins helps us to see this psalm as a many-sided jewel, skilfully highlighting its multiple refractions as a 'prayer of protection'. * The Revd. Canon Susan Gillingham, Emeritus Professor of the Hebrew Bible, University of Oxford *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Note on Usage 1. Under The Shadow Of The Almighty Discovering Psalm 91 2. A Thousand Shall Fall At Thy Side How A Plague Prayer Became A Song Against Evil Spirits 3. Lest You Dash Your Foot Against A Stone Finding Christ in the Psalm 4. The Terror By Night A World Full Of Demons And Enchanters 5. Tread Upon The Lion And Adder The Psalm as a Manifesto of Christendom 6. My Refuge And My Fortress The Psalm Divides Christendom 7. Neither Shall Any Plague Come Nigh Thy Dwelling The Plague Psalm, Once More 8. There Shall No Evil Befall Thee? Modernity and Reaction 9. But It Shall Not Come Nigh Thee Demons and Plagues Persist 10. Under His Wings Shalt Thou Trust Global South Readings of Psalm 91 11. To Keep Thee In All Thy Ways How Can We Pray Psalm 91?
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Oxford University Press Inc People of the Screen How Evangelicals Created the
Book SynopsisPeople of the Screen traces the history of Bible software app development, showing the unique and powerful role evangelical entrepreneurs and coders have played in shaping its functionality and how their choices in turn shape the reading habits of millions of people around the world.Trade ReviewA fascinating, inside view from a scholar and programmer of the promise and perils of digital technology for Bible readers, and of the people behind the effort. Exciting stuff! And a valuable addition to understanding the Bible for readers today. * Kristin M. Swenson, author of A Most Peculiar Book: The Inherent Strangeness of the Bible *Digital Bibles aren't just the wave of the future. They're the past and the present. And their growing use has tremendous implications for Christian publishing, worship, training, and devotional experience. With a rare combination of beautiful prose and a programmer's expertise, John Dyer explores the fascinating history (longer than you think) of digital Bibles, where they fit in the Christian publishing economy, and their future influence on the Christian church. This is a must-read book for every serious student of 'the Bible' in all its various forms. * Samuel L. Perry, Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies, University of Oklahoma *People of the Screen is a marvelous work of scholarship. John Dyer charts new and much-needed territory in our understanding of evangelicalism, technology, business, and the social life of scriptures. * James S. Bielo, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Miami University *Dyer's clear and engaging narrative style, combined with his self-reflexive critical thinking on what drives evangelicals towards missional technological innovation, makes this a highly readable and timely book. Dyer's work demonstrates the importance of identifying and unpacking the ideological and theological platforms that motivate religious technological endeavors, as well as how these roots frame public and communal perceptions of the Bible in a digital society. This is a must read for scholars of media, religion and culture and those seeking to understand evangelical discourse and influence in contemporary culture. * Heidi A Campbell, Professor of Communication & Presidential Impact Fellow, Texas A&M University *This book provides valuable insights. It is a good example of the possibilities offered by the sociology of religion into knowledge-making practices. * Samjung Kang Hamilton, Restoration Quarterly *People of the Screen gathers and analyzes new data on an important topic and does so with the help of relevant theoretical perspectives. It is a well written, carefully researched and highly relevant study that helps us to better understand evangelicalism and lived religion in a digital age. * Joel Halldorf, Church History *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Studying Technology and Faith Chapter 3: Evangelicals, the Bible, and Technology Chapter 4: Four Waves of Bible Software Development Chapter 5: Programmers and the Business of Bible Software Chapter 6: A Portrait of Evangelical Bible Readers Chapter 7: The Influence of Digital on Evangelical Reader Behavior Chapter 8: Conclusions Appendix: Bible Software List Works Cited Index
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Oxford University Press Inc How the Qur257n Works
Book SynopsisThe Qur''an is a text of extraordinary depth and complexity. In How the Qur''an Works, Leyla Ozgur Alhassen takes the reader on a journey through the Qur''an, moving from one verse to another, one story to another, focusing on narratological elements while conducting a close reading in order to understand particular Qur''anic stories and to show how the text''s literary techniques enhance its theological agenda. She unpacks the text by focusing on Qur''anic narrative, and specifically, repetition in Qur''anic stories. Repetition is an important part of the Qur''an''s literary technique. Ozgur Alhassen traces the use of repetition as a narrative device from the text''s overall structure to individual letters. She compares different Qur''anic stories and explores the kinds of repetition that occur in them and what purposes they serve. Repetition, she shows, forges patterns, connections, and layers of meaning that develop, complicate, and comment on the Qur''an''s messages.Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Acknowledgements 1. Introduction: Why Repetition? 2. Chapter Two: Repetition in Structure: Parallels, Reversals and Triangles 3. Chapter Three: Repetition in the Qur'anic Story of Musa 4. Chapter Four: Repetition and the Portrayal of Time in the Story of Musa and Harun in the Qur'an 5. Chapter Five: Echoing Phrases, Words and Actions in Qur'anic Stories: Exchange Encounters, Fasting, Feasting and Faith 6. Chapter Six: Repetition in Surat al-Shu'ara: Prophethood, Power and Inspiration 7. Chapter Seven: Repetition in Sarat al-Qamar and a Comparison with Surat al-Shu'ara 8. Conclusion: Connections, Narrative and Power 9. Appendices Appendix A: Musa Appendix B: Surat al-Shu'ara Appendix C: Surat al-Qamar and Comparisons of Surat al-Shu'ara with Surat al-Qamar
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Oxford University Press Inc The Bible
Book SynopsisThe Bible is the most influential book in Western history. As the foundational text of Judaism and Christianity, the Bible has been interpreted and reinterpreted over millennia, utilized to promote a seemingly endless run of theological and political positions. Adherents and detractors alike point to different passages throughout to justify wildly disparate behaviors and beliefs. Translated and retranslated, these texts lead both to unity and intense conflict. Influential books on any topic are typically called bibles. What is the Bible? As a text considered sacred by some, its stories and language appear throughout the fine arts and popular culture, from Shakespeare to Saturday Night Live. In Michael Coogan''s eagerly awaited addition to Oxford''s What Everyone Needs to Know series, conflicts and controversies surrounding the world''s bestselling book are addressed in a straightforward Q&A format. This book provides an unbiased look at biblical authority and authorship, the Bible''s influence in Western culture, the disputes over meaning and interpretation, and the state of biblical scholarship today. Brimming with information for the student and the expert alike, The Bible: What Everyone Needs to Know is a dependable introduction to a most contentious holy book.Trade ReviewWill be useful for those with Protestant Christian theological interests. * Meredith J. C. Warren, Theological Journal Modern Believing *very well done, and the book will serve its intended readership well. * KEITH BEECH-GRÜNEBERG, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament *Admiration and gratitude should be equally widespread for Coogan's ability to be at once clear, concise, and convincing. Essential. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals; general readers. * L. J. Greenspoon, Creighton University, CHOICE *Table of Contents1. What is the Bible? 2. Why are Bibles different? 3. What is in the Bible? 4. Who wrote the Bible? 5. How can the Bible be studied? 6. Is the Bible true? 7. How has the Bible influenced Western culture? 8. What is not in the Bible? 9. Why is the Bible such an important book? Timeline of principal biblical events and characters Index
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Oxford University Press Biblical Natural Law
Book SynopsisNatural law theory is controversial today because it presumes that there is a stable ''human nature'' that is subject to a ''law.'' How do we know that ''human nature'' is stable and not ever-evolving? How can we expect ''law'' not to constrict human freedom and potential? Furthermore if there is a ''law,'' there must be a lawgiver. Matthew Levering argues that natural law theory makes sense only within a broader worldview, and that the Bible sketches both such a persuasive worldview and an account of natural law that offers an exciting portrait of the moral life. To establish the relevance of biblical readings to the wider philosophical debate on natural law, this study offers an overview of modern natural law theories from Cicero to Nietzsche, which reverse the biblical portrait by placing human beings at the center of the moral universe. Whereas the biblical portrait of natural law is other-directed, ordered to self-giving love, the modern accounts turn inward upon the self. DrawingTrade ReviewMatthew Levering brings his customary high level of research and insight to an entangled and prickly topic...a clearly thought-out consideration of an important, practical subject that will serve its readers well. * Mark McDowell, Themelios *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. The Bible and Natural Law ; 2. Anthropocentric Natural Law ; 3. Natural Law and Natural Inclinations ; 4. Natural Law and the Order of Charity ; Conclusion
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James Clarke & Co. Ltd Discovering John PB
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewReading this book is a moving experience. Equally, however, one comes away from having done so with a head brimming with new ideas and perspectives to return to the Gospel and see it again in a fresh light. John Ashton was a gifted exegete, who brought phenomenal scholarship, literary sensibility and insight, and a seasoning of delicious humour, to the task of interpreting the work of the gifted author of the Gospel of John. Wendy E.S. North, Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Theology and Religion, University of Durham This volume provides a feast of ideas on John's Gospel from the latter career of John Ashton, a colossus of international Johannine scholarship. Particularly remarkable for its detailed and moving autobiographical account of his fifty-year engagement with the Fourth Gospel, its essays amplify and develop the insights, and exhibit the exegetical sensitivity, of Ashton's magisterial Understanding the Fourth Gospel. Every serious student of John's Gospel should read this book and absorb its wisdom. Philip F. Esler, Portland Chair in New Testament Studies, Director of the International Centre for Biblical Interpretation, University of GloucestershireTable of ContentsIntroduction by Christopher Rowland and Catrin H. Williams vii 1. Discovering the Gospel of John: A Fifty-Year Journey of Exploration 1 2. Really a Prologue? 64 3. John and the Johannine Literature: The Woman at the Well 84 4. Riddles and Mysteries 101 5. "Mystery" in the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Fourth Gospel 113 6. The Johannine Son of Man: A New Proposal 131 7. Reflections on a Footnote 156 8. Browning on Feuerbach and Renan 170 John Ashton (13 June 1931 - 3 February 2016) by Christopher Rowland 182 Bibliography 187
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James Clarke & Co Ltd The New Testament Concept of Atonement
Book SynopsisFor the Christian faith, questions relating to God can essentially be viewed as centred on the person of Jesus Christ. In The New Testament Concept of Atonement, H.D. McDonald uses this key insight to examine mankind''s redemption, focussing on Christ''s atoning act as crucial in shaping God''s relation to humanity and the world. McDonald analyses elements which hold vital meanings and messages for the Christian doctrine of salvation. In the first six chapters he investigates single terms within the New Testament, such as ''tree'' or ''blood'' whose metonymical association with Christ''s redeeming act has often become obscured over time. Then, various biblical interpretations of the Calvary event are studied. In the final section, he analyses the importance of the findings in previous chapters and their implications for Christology. Detailed research underpins the text, in the tradition of Reformed biblical scholarship, with care taken to suggest further reading and trace sources.Trade Review"McDonald draws the reader back to the biblical concepts and understanding of the death of Christ thus avoiding the debates of today that have decided what God is like before listening to the apostles." Matthew D. Jensen, From the ForewordTable of ContentsForeword by Matthew D. Jensen Explanatory Preface Introduction: The Cruciality of the Cross Note on the Outline Chapter 1. The Cross Chapter 2. The Tree Chapter 3. The Cup Chapter 4. The Death Chapter 5. The Blood Chapter 6. The Body Chapter 7. A Lamb Slain Chapter 8. As a Passover Celebrated Chapter 9. As a Covenant Made Chapter 10. A Sacrifice Rendered Chapter 11. A Ransom Paid Chapter 12. A Propitiation Offered Chapter 13. A Reconciliation Effected Chapter 14. Actual Realisation Chapter 15. Christological Implications Bibliography Index of Biblical References
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Tellwell Talent Restoring the Broken Foundations Being the Church
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Tellwell Talent Restoring the Broken Foundations Being the Church
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Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd The Glorious Journey
Book Synopsis** Suitable for online learning and study **At its heart, the Oscar and BAFTA-nominated film The Two Popes is not about Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI. It is about two men, who happen to be religious figures, exploring a number of themes that are at the heart of being human, of faith and belief: the journey', listening, change, mercy, loneliness and love.The Glorious Journey provides an opportunity to watch The Two Popes with such themes in mind; to read, reflect and discuss what we can learn from it about human nature and values.Liam Kelly opens each of the six chapters with a suggestion of a short clip from the film to watch, then provides thought-provoking reflections, including questions to prompt your own response. Each chapter ends with a prayer.The Glorious Journey is designed to be used individually or as part of a regular group discussion. It could be adapted for use as the basis of a seasonal course for Lent or Advent.
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SPCK Publishing Interpreting Scripture Essays on the Bible and
Book SynopsisIn-depth studies on the Bible by the most influential New Testament interpreter of our time.Trade ReviewThe world's leading New Testament scholar. * Newsweek *One of the great theologians of our time. * Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks *Again and again, he manages to bring his colossal intelligence and immense scholarship together in an extraordinarily accessible manner. * Church Times *
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Yale University Press Judges 112 Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries A New
Book SynopsisInformed by the literature and language of the ancient Near East, this commentary to Chapters 1 to 12 of the biblical Book of Judges provides a literary and theological analysis of some of Scripture's most stirring narratives and verses. It also includes a comprehensive introduction that surveys issues and approaches in the study of Judges.Trade Review“The first instalment of Sasson’s new commentary on Judges presents detailed and insightful exegesis on this fascinating work… a readily accessible and sure guide to the text. This will undoubtedly become a major critical work on the text and message of Judges. The next volume will be eagerly awaited.”—Paul Foster, Expository Times -- Paul Foster * Expository Times *
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Zondervan Jesus v. Evangelicals
Book SynopsisAmerican evangelicalism is at a crisis point.The naked grasping at political power at the expense of moral credibility has revealed a movement in disarray. Evangelicals are now faced with a quandary: will they double-down and continue along this perilous path, or will they stop, reflect, and change course? And while support of Donald Trump has produced the tipping point of the evangelical crisis, it is not by any means its only problem.Evangelicals claim the Bible as the supreme authority in matters of faith. But in reality, it is particular readings of the Bible that govern evangelical faith. Some evangelical readings of the Bible can be highly selective. They distort the Bible''s teaching in crucial ways and often lead evangelicals to misguided attempts to relate to the world around them. Many Christians who once self-professed as evangelicals can no longer use the term of themselves because of what it has come to represent--power-mongering, divisiveness, judgementalTrade Review'Campbell holds up a light as much as a mirror in this breathtakingly important book, asking fellow Christians to take responsibility for their commitments to themselves and others by offering close readings of Scripture in conversation with contemporary evangelical life. Taking account of institutions and attitudes that create division and confusion, Campbell offers intellectual clarity and spiritual charity in equal measure as he walks the reader through his own relationship with the biblical text and the Christian worlds he inhabits, observing rifts between evangelicals and their larger communities. But just as important, he shares thoughts on how those rifts can be mended in an enduring, meaningful, and honest way. This book matters not only to evangelicals but also to those outside of the evangelical community who care about what happens to their neighbors who live within it and want to better understand the struggles they face.' * Mark Leuchter, professor, Hebrew Bible and ancient Judaism, Temple University, Philadelphia *'Con Campbell knows the American evangelical scene from the inside, yet he offers an outsider's perspective of a movement that he believes has gone astray. Using a mixture of cultural commentary and biblical insights, Campbell puts his finger on the lies and lunacies that get trotted out in the name of Christ in American circles. This is not an elitist critique of popular American religion, it is calling America back to the religion of Jesus and the apostles.' * Dr. Michael F. Bird, author, Religious Freedom in the Secular Age; academic dean and lecturer in New Testament, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia *'Sometimes it takes someone from a foreign country to perceive the impact of the USA on its version of evangelicalism. Add to that a person's excruciating experiences among evangelicals. Both can provoke serious questions about the integrity and faithfulness of the movement. Con Campbell has watched American evangelicalism from afar and up close, and he has experienced one of life's biggest tragedies. This book is a testimony of his experience within evangelicalism as one of its leaders, in the USA and abroad, and it becomes through his pain a heartfelt plea that evangelicalism turn back to Jesus to rediscover all over again the way of Jesus. Jesus v. Evangelicals is a painful healing many of us need.' * Scot McKnight, Author of A Church Called Tov, pastor, and professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary *'What happens in America never stays in America. We are only kidding ourselves to think that our Christian brothers and sisters are unaware of or untouched by the hostile divisions, politicization, abuse scandals, and tribalism infecting American evangelicalism. The whole world witnessed the violence at the US Capitol on January 6 with rioters waving Jesus banners. For Australian biblical scholar Constantine Campbell, this crisis is alarming, destructive, and profoundly personal. He has the wounds to prove it. This is not the Christianity of Jesus. Jesus v. Evangelicals is Campbell's foray into understanding and uprooting underlying causes of this crisis and to find ways, as they say, to right the ship. This book points readers back to Jesus.' * Carolyn Custis James, author, Half the Church and Malestrom *'With Jesus v. Evangelicals, Constantine Campbell does not wade into the shallow end of the pool of controversial topics that Christians fight about but dives fully into the deep! This book will surely annoy some people, but it will motivate others because Campbell's thoughtful, biblical, vulnerable, and culturally astute analysis can help chart a new and better course. I applaud him for bringing his scholarship and personal experience to challenge the status quo.' * Dennis R. Edwards, dean, North Park Theological Seminary *
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HarperChristian Resources Crazy Faith Study Guide with DVD
Book SynopsisStay far away from normal when it comes to matters of faith.Will you be remembered as a person who claimed to follow God but liked to play it safe? Or as a person who lived your life out on the limb and trusted God enough to act with crazy faith? In this five-session video Bible study (video streaming included), bestselling author and pastor Michael Todd reveals how to step out in faith and dive into the purposeful life of trusting God for the impossible.There are many things that seem normal today that at one point in time seemed crazy. History-making inventions that started out as crazy ideas. People who risked everything to stand up for what they believed. But our see-it-to-believe-it generation tends to have a hard time exercising true faith—one that steps out, takes action, and sees mountain-moving results. Many of us would rather play it safe and stand on the sidelines. But it''s crazy fai
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HarperChristian Resources Hidden Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video
Book SynopsisYou don''t have to perform anymore. You are hidden in Christ and need nobody''s favor. We live in a world that tells you that visibility is value, that recognition is your greatest reward. Even though we know it''s empty, so many of us are enslaved to this culture of performance and people-pleasing, earthly accolades and social media likes. As a former actor, Allison Allen knows what it''s like to feel like she had to perform—not only for others, but even for God''s favor.In this video Bible study (video access included), you''re invited to let go of the pressure you feel and lean into the freedom of your inherent value in Christ. Throughout these sessions, you''ll spend time in the forgotten corners of Scripture and get to know some of the most hidden, least remembered people in the Bible.What do they have to tell us about a life that doesn''t seek to be seen?This study guide has everything you need for a full B
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Zondervan Deuteronomy
Book SynopsisThe NIV Application Commentary helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context. It gives preachers and teachers the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God’s Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.Trade Review“At a time when many pastors are deeply in need of inspiration and encouragement, these volumes… would be a good investment for congregations, even if it means adding a line to the annual budget.” * Christianity Today *“Here at last is a commentary which is not only academically well informed but which helps that commentary reader hear God’s Word and consider its implications; scholarship in service of the Church.” * Arthur Rowe, Spurgeon’s College *“If you want to avoid hanging applicational elephants from interpretational threads, then the NIV Application Commentary is for you! This series excels at both original meaning and contemporary significance. I support it one hundred percent.” * Howard G. Hendricks, Dallas Theological Seminary *“It is encouraging to find a commentary that is not only biblically trustworthy but also contemporary in its application. The NIV Application Commentary series will prove to be a helpful tool in the pastor’s sermon preparation. I use it and recommend it.” * Charles F. Stanley, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Atlanta *“It takes more than interpretation of God's Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, we’ve missed the point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing ‘doers of the Word.’” * Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church *“The NIV Application Commentary builds bridges that make the Bible come alive with meaning for contemporary life--and the series do so concisely, clearly, and accurately. No wasted words or academic detours--just solid help and practical truth.” * Warren W. Weirsbe *“The NIV Application Commentary dares to go where few scholars have gone before---into the real world of biblical application faced by pastor and teachers every day. This is everything a good commentary series should be.” * Leith Anderson, Pastor, Wooddale Church *“The NIV Application Commentary is a magnificent gift to the church!” * Dr. R. Kent Hughes, Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois *“The NIV Application Commentary meets the urgent need for an exhaustive and authoritative commentary based on the New International Version. This series will soon be found in libraries and studies throughout the entire evangelical community.” * Dr. James Kennedy, PhD, Senior Minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series doesn’t fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friend’s embrace.” * Eugene Peterson *“The NIV Application Commentary series helps pastors and other Bible teachers with one of the most neglected elements of good preaching---accurate, useful application. Most commentaries tell you a few things that are helpful and much that you do not need to know. By dealing with the original meaning and contemporary significance of each passage, the NIV Application Commentary series promises to be helpful all the way around.” * Dr. James Montgomery Boice, Tenth Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series promises to be of great service to all who preach and teach the Word of God.” * J. I. Packer, Regent College *“The NIV Application Commentary series will be a great help for readers who want to understand what the Bible means, how it applies, and what they should do in response.” * Stuart Briscoe, Pastor, Elmbrook Church *“This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bible’s timeless message speak to this generation.” * Billy Graham *“This is the pulpit commentary for the 21st Century” * George K. Brushaber, President, Bethel College & Seminary *
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Zondervan Following Jesus the Servant King Softcover
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Zondervan NASB The Grace and Truth Study Bible Trustworthy
Book SynopsisKnowledge that TransformsWithout truth, we will be subject to every wind of distraction. Without grace, our lives will ring hollow. The Grace and Truth Study Bible is designed to help you understand and be formed by Scripture. Rich passage-by-passage study notes are theologically sound, guiding you to a deep understanding of each text, while always keeping in view the transformative affirmation and goodness of God’s nature and redemptive plan.Dr. R. Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and one of the foremost voices for evangelicals worldwide, heads up the editorial team for the NASB Grace and Truth Study Bible. This group of scholars and pastors is committed to delivering a trustworthy and approachable guide to Scripture to Bible readers. The warmhearted and faithful notes will provide first-time Bible readers reliable guidance while simultaneously nourishing veteran students of the Word with fresh insights. Unw
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Zondervan KJV Thompson ChainReference Bible Handy Size
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible studyBeloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. This unique reference Bible enables you to search the breadth of Scripture’s teachings on thousands of topics and allows you to follow those topics throughout the entire Bible. With over 100,000 references, covering over 8,000 topics, the chain-reference system is an ideal tool for comprehensive topical study. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible also offers a library of additional study resources that allows readers to interpret the Bible using related scripture passages rather than consulting a commentary.The KJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Handy Size is printed in the KJV Comfort Print® typeface for easy reading. Expertly designed specifically to be used for
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Zondervan Academic Making Sense of the Bible
Book SynopsisWayne Grudem''s Systematic Theology is required reading in many courses on biblical theology—and with good reason. The textbook''s emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine, along with its clear writing, and contemporary approach make it an indispensable resource for many Christians.This series presents, as a separate book, each of the seven main parts that make up the 1,600-page Systematic Theology, making it more portable, affordable, and less daunting.Part 1—Making Sense of the Bible—will introduce you to important topics, including: Canon of Scripture: the list of all books that belong in the Bible. Authority of Scripture: all words in Scripture are God’s words because that is what the Bible claims for itself. Clarity of Scripture: the Bible is written so that its teachings are able to be understood by all who read it.
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Zondervan Academic Making Sense of the Church
Book SynopsisWayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology is required reading in many courses on biblical theology—and with good reason. The textbook’s emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine, along with its clear writing, and contemporary approach make it an indispensable resource for many Christians.This series presents, as a separate book, each of the seven main parts that make up the 1,600-page Systematic Theology, making it more portable, affordable, and less daunting.Part 6—Making Sense of the Church explores the community of all true believers for all time—the church.Important Topics Include: The invisible church—the church as God sees it. The visible church—the church as Christians on earth see it. The purity of church—the degree of freedom from wrong doctrine and conduct. The primary purpose of the
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Zondervan Job 2137 Volume 18A
Book SynopsisThe Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the mos
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