Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Books

Book SynopsisWhat is the book of Revelation? Does it describe in veiled language events of its writer's own day, or is it largely a prophecy of events still to come? Is it a chart of the whole of history from Christ's first coming to his second? Or does it deal chiefly with principles which are always valid in Christian experience? And what is a twenty-first century reader to do with living creatures, locusts like horses, seven bowls of wrath, war in heaven, various beasts and a dragon? Michael Wilcock maintains that when God's words, declarations, arguments and reasonings had all been spoken, God gave the church 'a gorgeous picture book'. He lifts the curtain on Revelation's drama in eight scenes, helping our imaginations as well as our minds grasp the key concepts of this fascinating and enigmatic New Testament book.

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Book SynopsisObadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah are probably among the least-read books of the Bible and are rarely preached. However, Gordon Bridger encourages us to study and apply these three Old Testament prophets for several compelling reasons. As part of Scripture, they claim to bring a message from God and teach us some major truths: - the importance of focusing on God, who is personal, sovereign, righteous, and loving - facing up to sin and judgment - responding in repentance and faith - the hope of future salvation and restoration. They also relate to the real world, in touch with the social and political issues of their day (the seventh century BC), as well as spiritual and moral issues: sleaze amongst political leaders, unfaithfulness of religious leaders, national and personal pride, crimes against humanity and the persecution of God's people. Hence, these challenging books are expounded on here with clarity and conviction, tackling themes and issues that are especially relevant to today's church and world. The Bible Speaks Today series covers every book of the Old and New Testaments, as well as Bible themes that run through the whole of Scripture. These revised editions are redesigned inside and out and have been sensitively updated with contemporary language and Bible translations to help you follow, study and teach the Bible in today's world.

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Book SynopsisThe Prophet Jeremiah addressed the people of Judah and Jerusalem over a forty-year period leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem in 587 BC. The book of Jeremiah addressed the exiles, especially those in Babylon, in the years after the catastrophe. First of all then, says Chris Wright, we must encounter Jeremiah the prophet who, from his youth to old age, delivered the word of God to the people of Israel at the most terrifying time in all their troubled history. Understanding his times is essential to understanding his life and message. Next, we must strive to grasp how this enormous book (the second longest in the Bible, after Psalms) has been put together. And finally, if Jeremiah spoke in his day, and if the book still speaks today, in both cases it is because of the God who called the man to speak and commanded the book to be written. So we must encounter the God of Jeremiah, an encounter that should be both profoundly disturbing and ultimately reassuring, as it was for him. In the end, Jeremiah is a book of the victory of God's love and grace. His redemptive, reconstructive work fills the book's future horizon - a future that we see fulfilled in the New Testament through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah; and ultimately in God's dwelling with his redeemed people forever in the new creation.

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Book SynopsisThese helpful guides in the Cover to Cover series are ideal for group and individual study. Experience the reality of Bible events like never before and live through the inspiring lives of key characters in Scripture. Learn how to apply God's Word to your life as you explore seven compelling sessions and gain a new depth in your Bible knowledge.GREAT PRAYERS OF THE BIBLE: Applying them to our lives today.This simple, yet fascinating study of some of the most inspiring prayers found in God's Word will help you to understand more about the Holy Spirit, how to approach God daily, what He wants from your relationship with Him and how prayer works. Over the weeks you will gain a deeper insight into The Lord's Prayer, Abraham's prayer, Jesus' prayer, Solomon's prayer and the Apostles' prayer.Icebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

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Book SynopsisPastor Drew Hunter helps readers grasp the message of Isaiah, a prophetic book about the God who saves his people from their sins. Part of the Knowing the Bible series.

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Book SynopsisThe Book of Ezra recounts the return of the Judeans to Israel after the Babylonian exile, and the rebuilding of the Temple. The Book of Haggai speaks about the rebuilding, where work ceased because of external opposition and internal failure of nerve. In this valuable study, Robert Fyall guides us through The Message of Ezra and Haggai, exploring how it is enhanced by reading these two books together rather than separately. With clear, compelling and accessible scholarship, he shows the continuing relevance of how Ezra and Haggai emphasise building for God, as well as the need for obedience to his Word and openness to his Spirt. Ezra is a vital and stimulating book in its revelation of God's purposes, and together with Haggai's brief prophecy offers encouragement to God's people in dispiriting times – encouragement that still speaks to the Christian life today. A revised volume in the trusted Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, The Message of Ezra and Haggai offers a thoughtful exposition of these two books, unpacking their meaning for both the original audience and for Christians in the twenty-first century. Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for students and preachers who want to deepen their understanding of Scripture as it was first written as well how it can be applied to modern life. This beautifully redesigned edition has been sensitively updated to include modern references and use the NIV Bible text. The Message of Ezra and Haggai is perfect for anyone looking for commentaries on Ezra and Haggai that will help delve more deeply into the riches of these two books of the Old Testament.

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth study of Romans from today's leading interpreter of Paul.Trade Review‘A master class in close reading of Scripture. . . A stimulus to a richer understanding of the gospel that Paul proclaimed.’ -- Richard B. Hays, Professor Emeritus of New Testaments, Duke divinity School, North Carolina‘An exemplar of a pastorally and exegetically rich analysis.’ -- Esau McCaulley, Associate Professor of New Testament, Wheaton College, Illinois‘Tom Wright is one of the great biblical commentators of our day, whose writing on the Bible will stand the test of time.’ -- Amy Boucher Pye'One of the world's leading New Testament scholars' -- Craig S. Keener'Paul's greatest living interpreter' -- Tom Holland

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Book SynopsisFollowing a chronological Bible reading plan, this bestselling Bible companion explains and connects the story of Scripture, section by section, so you can better know God's Word. And this special edition--complete with a ribbon marker, two-color interior design, and soft imitation leather cover--makes a great gift for yourself or a loved one.

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Book SynopsisA study Bible with thousands of verse commentary notes designed by women specifically for women to receive God’s truth for balance, hope, and transformation.The Woman’s Study Bible poignantly reveals the Word of God to women, inviting them to receive God’s truth for balance, hope, and transformation. Special features designed to speak to a woman’s heart appear throughout the Bible text, revealing Scripture-based insights about how godly womanhood grows from a woman’s identity as a Christ-follower and a child of the kingdom.Now with a beautiful full-color redesign, The Woman’s Study Bible reflects the contributions of over 80 women from a wide variety of ethnic, denominational, educational, and occupational backgrounds.Trusted by women worldwide, The Woman’s Study Bible has been recognized with the ECPA Platinum Award for selling over 4

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Book SynopsisThis student-friendly work book will be welcomed by all who want to get the most out of Wright and Bird's exciting new textbookTrade Review‘Tom Wright is, as always, brilliant at distilling immense scholarship into vivid, clear and accessible form.’ * Dr Rowan Williams, Master of Magdalen College, Cambridge *‘Tom Wright and Mike Bird give us the opportunity to appreciate the breadth and detail of Wright’s vision of the New Testament. . . This book will be highly valued by students, scholars, and churches.’ * Professor Peter Oakes, Greenwood Senior Lecturer in Theology, University of Manchester *‘An ideal starting-point for anyone who wants to understand early Christianity and its canonical texts.’ * Dr Sean Winter, Pilgrim Theological College, University of Divinity, Melbourne, Australia *

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Book SynopsisNamed one of Church Times's Best Christian BooksThis volume provides a much-needed English translation of the sixth edition of what is considered the fundamental text for fully understanding Barthianism. Barth--who remains a powerful influence on European and American theology--argues that the modern Christian preacher and theologian face the same basic problems that confronted Paul. Assessing the whole Protestant argument in relation to modern attitudes and problems, he focuses on topics such as Biblical exegesis; the interrelationship between theology, the Church, and religious experience; the relevance of the truth of the Bible toculture; and what preachers should preach.

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Book SynopsisA 'practically perfect' Lent course for small group study - or for reading on one's own - based on Mary Poppins Returns. Poet and minister Lucy Berry skilfully draws out some of the themes of the Oscar-nominated movie and shows how we can consider them more deeply alongside passages from the Bible.

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Book SynopsisHeaven and earth are woven more closely together than we might think. In this 8-session video Bible study (streaming included), enter the creation of the world and the first movements of God''s perfect plan to deliver his people.Throughout the Bible—from its very first pages to the culmination of Christ''s return—there are two parallel dramas unfolding: The lower story, which describes the events from our human perspective. The upper story, which reveals how the events unfold from God''s perspective. The objective of God the Creator—the first in a series of three small-group studies in The Story series—is to introduce you to these lower and upper stories as told in the Old Testament books of Genesis through Ruth. As you read these narratives—featuring characters such as Adam, Eve, Abraham, Sarah, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, and

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Book SynopsisRest for Your Soul will provide every woman with the opportunity and ability to take her eyes off of her circumstances and unsettledness and, instead, fix them on God and His Word. Women will learn new ways to experience more of God in practical, slow, heart and spirit shifts.

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Book SynopsisJesus is never absent. You are never alone. When world events feel chaotic and scary … When you feel crippled by fear and anxiety … When you feel hurt by the very people you thought you could count on … It’s tempting to wonder “Jesus, are you here? Do you care?”Though we may feel alone sometimes, Jesus assures us we are not. Even when we can’t see Him, He is here. Even when we aren’t hearing Him, He isn’t silent. How can we know this for sure? Because Jesus is never absent in any of Scripture, and he’s certainly not absent in our lives either. In 30 Days with Jesus: Experiencing His Presence Throughout the Old and New Testaments, authors Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle will help you:Reframe your questions and doubts as opportunities to look for Jesus with greater

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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, Large Print is printed in the NKJV Comfort Print® typeface for easy reading. Expertly designed specifically to be used for t

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Book SynopsisReflect on the Beauty of Scripture Take notes and capture your thoughts as you immerse yourself in the beauty of Scripture with the NRSVue Holy Bible with Apocrypha, Journal Edition. This double-column Bible features thick cream paper with lightly ruled lines in the extra-wide margins, so that you can use the space to reflect on God’s Word.Skillfully crafted for the New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition (NRSVue) text, Zondervan''s exclusive Comfort Print® typeface provides a smooth reading experience that complements the foremost Bible translation vetted by Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Jewish scholars. Continuing the legacy of the NRSV, the NRSVue aims to faithfully serve the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturgy, and in the academy. With revisions based on new textual evidence, historical insights, and linguistic precision, this updated edition delivers a translation of Scripture bas

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Book SynopsisBenjamin Petroelje is Senior Pastor of 14th Street CRC, Holland, MI, USA, and Adjunct Professor at Western Theological Seminary.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Note on Abbreviations Introduction I. Reading Paul and Ephesians in Modern Criticism Chapter One: Dismembering Paul Chapter Two: Displacing Ephesians II. Reading Paul and Ephesians in Late Antiquity Chapter Three: Assembling Paul Chapter Four: Placing Ephesians III. Reading Ephesians among the Paulines Chapter Five: Imaging Paul in Ephesians Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisToday''s graduate is looking for answers and guidance as they step out into an exciting yet uncertain future. This thoughtful graduation gift provides biblical answers to questions high school and college grads are asking after graduation and throughout life.Commemorate your student''s graduation with this practical keepsake that answers questions young people are asking about relationships, purpose, identity, decision-making, character, and much more.God''s Answers® for the Graduate offers: A high-quality, attractive teal Leathersoft cover A deluxe ribbon marker and presentation page Plenty of space to personalize by imprinting your graduate''s name Hundreds of answers straight from the Bible  Celebrate the graduate in your life with this popular inspirational book that has impacted nearly 2 million graduates with the hope of God’s Word.Look for additional biblical in

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Book SynopsisThe KJV Compact Reference Bible offers the literary beauty of the King James Version in a hand-sized volume that features Thomas Nelson’s KJV Comfort Print, an exclusive font that was designed to be the easiest to read at any size.Enjoy the timeless and trusted King James Version in a classic design. This hand-sized edition places over 43,000 cross-references between the two columns of Scripture text. The traditional format utilizes Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print® typeface, making it the small Bible that has everything you need to take along with you.Features include: Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Words of Christ in red quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements Over 43,000 center-column cross-references allow you to find related pa

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Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking, full-color companion to the ESV Bible combines visual appeal with state-of-the-art historical and geographical resources in one user-friendly volume.

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Book SynopsisCombining the best and most recent evangelical Christian scholarship with the highly regarded ESV text, the ESV Study Bible is the most comprehensive study Bible ever published.

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Book Synopsis Dale Ralph Davis plunges right into the middle of King David’s hard times with a study that is resonant for our lives. King David’s faith brought him through the muddy parts of life. Will we find that depression is our final response to a hard path? Will faith carry us across? Find the encouragement that Psalms 13–24 hold for the Scripture–filled life. Trade ReviewThank you Dr. Davis, for "yielding to the temptation" to continue what you began with Psalm 1-12. -- Albert N. Martin (Served as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Montville, New Jersey for over forty years and taught Pastoral Theology at the Trinity Ministerial Academy )Sharp, personal and funny illustrations, a vital, earnest and readable style, deep, nourishing, practical application built on a foundation of passionately thorough biblical, theological and linguistic scholarship. -- Colin Buchanan (Christian Children's Recording artist and author, Sydney, Australia)Dale Ralph Davis has provided another faithful, lively and refreshing set of expositions. All Christians will benefit from this book and I hope it is read widely. -- Sam Allberry (Immanuel Church Nashville; author, ‘What God Has To Say About Our Bodies’)Always fresh, always insightful. Dale Ralph Davis shows you what's there and leaves you wondering why you didn't see it before! -- Colin S. Smith (Senior Pastor, The Orchard, Arlington Heights, Illinois and President, Unlocking the Bible)Awesome scholarship... together with a passion for hearing and passing on in a thoroughly down-to-earth style what God is saying to His church today. -- Michael Wilcock (Formerly Director of Pastoral Studies at Trinity College, Bristol & Vicar of St Nicholas, Durham)... another excellent book on a part of the Old Testament by Dale Ralph Davis... he has an easy, almost conversational style, in which he exegetes the text and deals with the translation of key words without getting bogged down. Five star! -- Grace MagazineDale Ralph Davis is among the finest expositors of the Old Testament alive today. His style is unique and his content infectious. A pastor at heart, his insights are always governed by an absolute loyalty to the text, a belief that the Bible was written for today as much as yesterday, and a desire to encourage his readers to fall in love with Scripture and to trust it. These expositions of Psalms 13-24 tantalizingly suggest there may be further volumes given the enormous success of the first set (Ps. 1-12). What a treasure that would be! In the meantime, these expositions are pure gold. -- Derek W. H. ThomasTrue worship is, as Dale Ralph Davis puts it in this brilliantly helpful book on Psalms 13-24, 'from the top down'. So the same has to be true of our devotional reading of God's word. Our true comfort, our deep encouragement to persevere, our solid growth in trust amidst the mayhem of life all start with God as he has spoken in his word. It's this capacity to draw fresh devotional truths from the deep well of the biblical text that is the author's great gift. Here is a fellow-traveller who is realistic and properly grounded on the same planet that the rest of us occupy, refreshing us along God's way with God's revealed and written truth. So the author's profound understanding of what the text of the Psalms means leads to profound help with what the Psalms really do mean for you. Dale Ralph Davis has these two things the right way round. This book is an absolute gem! -- Dominic Smart

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Book SynopsisWith typical wit and wisdom Dale Ralph Davis opens up chapters 12-25 of Genesis. These beautiful and insightful expositions guide you through some of the early chapters of the Bible and will deepen your understanding of this important area of Scripture which help shape our understanding. This is an ideal resource for pastors as well small groups and personal study. Trade ReviewWhat a pleasure it is to read Dale Ralph Davis on Abraham... He writes with clarity, insight and warmth as well as a lovely humility before God and his word. Read, enjoy and benefit. -- Graham Beynon (Pastor, Grace Church, Cambridge and Director of Independent Ministry Training, Oak Hill College, London.)Reading Faith of our Father was an edifying meditation. Moreover, behind each of these sermons there is much work in the text of Scripture including labor in the original language. -- Bryan D. Estelle (Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Seminary California, Escondido, California)Ralph Davis is probably my favorite Old Testament expositor: he always unfolds the text with freshness, insight, and humor, leaving the reader with a clear understanding of what God is up to and the difference that should make in our lives. This volume on Abraham is a classic in the making! -- Iain Duguid (Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)... another example of the lively biblical exposition that readers of Dale Ralph Davis have come to know and love... Anyone wanting to study, preach, or teach Genesis 12-25 will want to have this book ready at hand. -- Scott R. Swain (Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida)Ralph Davis writes with a pastor's heart. I have now read this book twice and each time the eyes of my understanding were opened to fresh insights and my soul was nourished. You can't ask for more. -- Jonathan Fletcher - Evangelicals Now

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Book SynopsisMany Bible studies of the book of Ruth focus on the life and character of Ruth herself. Ruth takes a more comprehensive view of the book as a whole. While the book is named for Ruth, and she is prominent in the action, other significant players populate the drama: Naomi, Elimelek, Mahlon, Kilion, Orpah, Boaz, an unnamed guardian-redeemer, reapers, elders, neighbors. All have their share of importance in the historical narrative.What does the book of Ruth have to do with us today? Although Ruth and Boaz are mentioned in the New Testament only in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:5), Christians have long seen in the book of Ruth a foreshadowing of our redemption through Christ. As Ruth and Naomi were destitute, with no status and no hope, we were in spiritual poverty and could not rescue ourselves. Like them, we were in need of a guardian-redeemer who would come to our aid. As Boaz in love intervened and took responsibility to save Ruth and Naomi, Christ in love has become our ultimate Redeemer who assumes the burden of our need and gives us a place in his kingdom.

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Book SynopsisAs a good communicator, James addressed his readers directly and pointedly, with vivid images from ordinary life and attention-gripping statements. This rich exposition brings James' letter to life for today's reader. Alec Motyer is himself gripped by James' energy and concern for practical Christianity. The letter shows how a genuine faith is a tested faith; how encounter with difficulties is an essential part of the growth to Christian maturity. This book powerfully brings out James' memorable themes - the link between enduring trials and maturity; the question of perfection; the good gifts of God; faith, works and Christian concern in a world of human need; the implications of careless and evil words; the meaning of war; the church and healing; confession of sin; and the need for active purity of life. For James, genuine Christianity is practical. It is a tested faith. In this admirable exposition, Alec Motyer captures James' forthright and powerful message for today.

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Book SynopsisHow do two brief letters to a church in first-century Macedonia speak to us today? John Stott demonstrates that Paul's letters to the Christians in Thessalonica offer three key messages to churches at the beginning of the twenty-first century: - a model for ministry, as Paul's self-giving, prayerful love for the church challenges Christian leaders - a vision for the local church, as the apostle touches on evangelism, pastoral care, ethical standards, fellowship, worship, obedience and future hope; - an affirmation of our faith, as he repeatedly returns to the foundation facts that 'Christ has died, Christ is risen, and Christ will come again.' Characterised by John Stott's customary clarity and perception, this exposition illuminates aspects of Christian life and service that are at the heart of God's purposes for this people today.

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Book Synopsis'Vanity of vanities', says the Preacher, 'Vanity of vanities! All is vanity'. Is that what life is? A wisp of vapour, a puff of wind, a mere breath - nothing you can get your hands on - the nearest thing to zero? So says the Preacher in the book of Ecclesiastes. But is this the whole message of Ecclesiastes? With imagination and clarity Derek Kidner introduces this Old Testament book which speaks so powerfully to our generation. His love of Hebrew poetry and his understanding of the biblical mind shine through in his careful passage-by-passage exposition. The Bible Speaks Today series covers every book of the Old and New Testaments, as well as Bible themes that run through the whole of Scripture. These revised editions are updated with contemporary language and Bible translations to help you to follow and to teach the Bible in today's world.

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Book SynopsisThe Old Testament book of Daniel contains well-known stories: Daniel in the den of lions, his three companions in a fiery furnace, and the strange handwriting on the wall at Belshazzar's feast, which struck terror in the heart of the Babylonian king. However, this book can be difficult to understand. Along with stories about Judean exiles working in the court of pagan kings, it also consists of Daniel's enigmatic visions and prophecies about the future. It is written in two languages, Hebrew and Aramaic, and the language division does not match the subject division. Therefore, Dale Ralph Davis explores the book's background, discusses significant interpretative issues and problems, and offers a lively exposition of Daniel's message, which may be summed up in the words of Jesus: 'the end is not yet... but the one who endures to the end will be saved' (Mark 13:7, 13). The Bible Speaks Today series covers every book of the Old and New Testaments, as well as Bible themes that run through the whole of Scripture. These revised editions are redesigned inside and out and have been sensitively updated with contemporary language and Bible translations to help you follow, study and teach the Bible in today's world.

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Book SynopsisReligious scholars and leaders engage in a nonpartisan letter-writing campaign following the 2021 Presidential inauguration. In the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election, biblical scholar Andrea L. Weiss and graphic designer Lisa M. Weinberger teamed up to create Values & Voices, a national nonpartisan campaign that used letters and social media to highlight core American values connected to our diverse religious traditions. The result was American Values, Religious Voices: 100 Days, 100 Letters, a collection of one hundred letters written by some of America's most accomplished and thoughtful scholars of religion interspersed with original artwork during the first one hundred days of the Trump presidency. In 2021, Weiss and Weinberger invited religious scholars and leaders to address President Biden, Vice President Harris, and members of the 117th Congress in their national letter writing and social media campaign. During the first 100 days of the Biden administration, religious leaders from across the country and from a range of religious denominations once again sent one letter a day to elected leaders in Washington. These letters bring an array of religious texts and teachings to bear on our most pressing contemporary issues. Arranged chronologically, the 2021 edition features 59 returning letter writers and 42 new scholars, new artwork, original essays, and and a new section focused on putting the letters into practice by using them for teaching, preaching, meditative practice, civic activism, and more. An alternate table of contents arranged by core values that emerged in the letters over the 100 days allows for thematic reading.Trade Review“The letters in this remarkable collection, written by religious scholars representing Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh traditions, remind us of fundamental American values sorely threatened today, as our nation is riven by deep socio-political divisions. . . . A clarion call, not only to our leaders in Washington, but to us ‘the people,’ to enact the values that have made our nation a beacon of promise—freedom, justice, hospitality, tolerance, respect, and equal rights for all people. Their call is both timely and urgent.” * William Madges, Xavier University *

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Book SynopsisIn Simply Jesus, Tom Wright sets out to answer three simple but vital questions about Jesus: who was he, what did he do and why does it matter? Perfect for those wanting a popular level entry point into Tom Wright's views on Scripture

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Book SynopsisCompiled and translated in large part by St. Jerome, the Vulgate Bible influenced Western literature, art, music, education, theology, and political history through the Renaissance. Professors at Douay, then at Rheims, translated it into English to combat Protestant vernacular Bibles. Volume VI presents the entire New Testament.

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Book SynopsisTom Wright has completed a series of guides to all the books of the New Testament, each with his own translation of the text. Each short passage is followed by a commentary with helpful background information. The format makes it appropriate also for daily study.

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Book Synopsis* A reissue of the vivid, compellingly researched biography of one of history's most celebrated martyrs - translator of the Bible William Tyndale, published to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible

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Book SynopsisIn this revelatory volume, Roberto Calasso, whom the Paris Review has called 'a literary institution', explores the ancient texts known as the Vedas. Little is known about the Vedic people who lived more than three thousand years ago in northern India: they left behind almost no objects, images, ruins. Only a 'Parthenon of words' remains: verses and formulations suggesting a daring understanding of life. 'If the Vedic people had been asked why they did not build cities,' writes Calasso, 'they could have replied: we did not seek power, but rapture.' This is the ardor of the Vedic world, a burning intensity that is always present, both in the mind and in the cosmos. With his signature erudition and profound sense of the past, Calasso explores the enigmatic web of ritual and myth that define the Vedas. Often at odds with modern thought, he shows how these texts illuminate the nature of consciousness more than neuroscientists have been able to offer us up to now.

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of An Introduction to the Old Testament has been revised and updated to reflect recent advances in Old Testament scholarship. An upper-level introduction that includes callouts, charts, and graphs, it offers a solid understanding of three key issues: historical background, literary analysis, and theological message.

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Book SynopsisWoman Thou Art Loosed addresses emotional and spiritual issues from a biblical perspective and offers encouragement as only T.D. Jakes can do

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Book SynopsisRevelation for Everyone is the final book in the For Everyone New Testament Series by Tom Wright. This end times commentary is aimed at all Christians looking to understand this complex book in a fresh way.

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Book SynopsisA new translation and commentary on the extracanonical Coptic text that describes Judas’ special status among Jesus’ disciplesTrade Review“A splendid book that will serve as the standard English-language, scholarly translation and commentary for years to come.”—Dylan Burns, Universiteit van Amsterdam

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Book SynopsisAn adulterous woman repeatedly spurns the love of her youth, while her betrayed husband offers forgiveness and seeks to win her back and restore the intimacy of their first love. With this bold and uncomfortable imagery, Hosea tells the story of God and his people. The message is made more poignant as God calls the prophet to embody this divine suffering and redeeming forgiveness in his own marriage. Hosea’s own story thus sets the stage for his message of God’s faithful and enduring love, his righteous judgement and also his continuing offer of reconciliation and a new beginning. Robin Routledge’s commentary explores the historical, cultural, literary and theological dimensions of the book, and offers a guide to its continuing message of judgement, hope and restoration.

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Book SynopsisA completely revised edition of this best-selling Bible resource with new ideas, diagrams and illustrations Uniquely presented, this handbook uses modern language, humour and ingenious diagrams to bring the Bible to life.The Bible Book is a unique kind of guide to the Bible. Informative, though-provoking and very, very readable, this is a book that will help you explore the most famous book in the world. Informal, but informed, simple but never simplistic, The Bible Book tackles the Bible with honesty, humour and inventiveness. This book won''t baffle you with jargon, but it won''t insult your intelligence either.Nick Page maps out the way the Bible works, showing you the route through and the places of interest along the way. With its illuminating graphics and user-friendly design, The Bible Book is an indispensable handbook for anyone setting out to explore the exciting world of the Bible.Contents include:Quick Guide Your at-a-glance introduction to every book of the BibleQuestions,

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Book SynopsisThe Hebrew Bible, or Christian Old Testament, contains some of the finest literature that we have. This biblical literature has a place not only in the synagogue or the church but also among the classics of world literature. The stories of Jacob and David, for instance, present the earliest surviving examples of literary characters whose development the reader follows over the length of a lifetime. Elsewhere, as in the books of Esther or Ruth, readers find a snapshot of a particular, fraught moment that will define the character. The Hebrew Bible also provides quite a few high points of lyric poetry, from the praise and lament of the Psalms to the double entendres in the love of poetry of the Song of Songs. In short, the Bible can be celebrated not only as religious literature but, quite simply, as literature. This book offers a thorough and lively introduction to the Bible''s two primary literary modes, narrative and poetry, foregrounding the nuances of plot, character, metaphor, structure and design, and intertextual allusions. Tod Linafelt thus gives readers the tools to fully experience and appreciate the Hebrew Bible''s literary achievement.Trade ReviewLinafelt synthesizes a good deal of scholarly research in an accessible fashion and provides the lay reader with a helpful introduction to reading the narrative and poetic texts of the Hebrew Bible. * Kevin Scott, Reading Religion *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. Biblical literature and the Western literary tradition ; 2. Reading biblical narrative ; 3. Reading biblical poetry ; 4. Narrative and poetry working together ; 5. Connections between texts

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