Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Books

Book SynopsisPresents a commentary on the Scripture attributed to the third major Old Testament prophet, Moshe Greenberg. This book uses prose to explain Ezekiel's ecstatic, erratic, almost incomprehensible otherworldly visions and prophecies.

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Book SynopsisEzekiel's prophecies and visions transport us to almost indescribable realms, completely uncharted territory this side of heaven. This book exhibits the characteristic care and special sensitivity of a world-renowned scholar.

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Book SynopsisOffers a discussion of the first-century context of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians. This volume helps the general audience understand what "II Corinthians" says and means.

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Book SynopsisOffers a comprehensive study of the Epistles of 2 Peter and Jude, which provides a glimpse into the turbulent life of the early Christian communities. This volume offers a commentary that takes readers inside groups located at the very edges of Christianity, in contact with the wider Roman world and Greek culture of the day.

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Book SynopsisExposes the ill effects of sinful behavior on one's health status, and spiritual and material well-being.

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Book SynopsisPresents the history ranging from the pious reign of Josiah to the religious reforms of Ezra. This work seeks to offer strength, courage, and hope to those whose faith was severely shaken in the gloom and despondency that followed upon the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70.

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Book SynopsisWith commentary on the social world and rhetorical criticism, and focus on the contributions of the Philippian house churches to Paul's work and early Christian mission, this title clarifies Paul's attitudes toward and interactions with the Philippians.Trade Review"Welcome what should be the commentary of Philippians for the next generation. . . . The commentary itself is highly deatiled and engages vast scholarly literature at every point."—Edgar Krentz, Currents in Theology and Mission -- Edgar Krentz * Currents in Theology and Mission *"A fantastic resource for scholars."—Mark Keown, Colloquium -- Mark Keown * Colloquium *

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Book SynopsisBeginning with the death of David and the rise of Solomon, "1 Kings" charts the history of Israel through the divided monarchy, when Ahab reigned in the north and Jehoshaphat reigned in the south. This volume offers a commentary suitable for both Christian and Jewish scholarship and worship.

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Book SynopsisOffers a chronicle of the raging conflicts that tore the United Kingdom of Israel apart, creating the rival nations of Israel to the north and Judah to the south. This volume tells of the time of the great prophecies of Elijah and Elisha, and of the legendary conquerors of not only the Jews, but the whole of the Middle East.

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Book SynopsisCaptures the ominous, yet hopeful spirit of Joel's prophecy. This volume offers insights into how Joel's words relate to the modern world.

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Trade ReviewWinner of the 1996 Children’s Literature Award for the most distinguished scholarly work in the field of Children’s Literature given by the Children’s Literature Association"The Bible for Children is an original and remarkable work of scholarship and interpretation. It proves, both surprisingly and conclusively, that for centuries Bible stories have been changed and rewritten in order to teach children contemporary secular manners and morals."—Alison Lurie, Professor of English, Cornell University "This book will be the seminal work on children's Bible literature. Bottigheimer's research is impressive, and her findings on gender, patriarchy, sexuality, and social class are highly significant."—Gillian Adams

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Book SynopsisMatthew accepted Christ''s invitation to follow him and never turned back. He spent the rest of his life convincing folks that this carpenter was the King. Jesus gave the call and never took it back. The relationship Jesus had with Matthew can serve to convince us that if Jesus had a place for Matthew, a tax collector, he just might have a place for us, too.Join beloved author Max Lucado as he enters Matthew''s Gospel to find out what it looks like to be chosen by the Carpenter King—and what it looks like to accept his invitation. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of Matthew, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book: God kept his promise of a deliverer for his people. God''s ideas about his kingdom are often different from his people''s ideas of the same kingdom. Jesus lived fully as a human and as God. Jesus'' ministry and sacrifice changed th

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Book SynopsisThe Max Lucado Life Lessons series offers intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take readers deeper into God's Word.

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Book SynopsisAs you read the book of Acts, you may wonder: are these the same disciples I read about in the gospels? The ones who doubted in Galilee and ran for their lives in Gethsemane? The answer is: no. They are different. The Spirit dwells within them. And what God did for them, he longs to do for you.Join beloved author Max Lucado as he walks the roads of Acts—the amazing account of God''s active Spirit among his servants and Christ''s Church spreading to the world. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of Acts, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book: The foundations of the early church established in the aftermath of Jesus'' resurrection and ascension. The Holy Spirit empowered the disciples to spread the gospel into the world as Jesus commanded. The first struggle of the gospel was to stand independently of Jewish tradition and faith. The sacrifice Jesus made was for all peo

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Book SynopsisBestselling author Dr. David Jeremiah explores the armor of God in Ephesians 6:10–18 and provides practical ways for believers to equip each piece and persevere from a place of victory in Christ.

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Book SynopsisDo you find it more difficult to think of Jesus Christ as a human, like you, than to think of him as God? You may believe in God, and you may believe Jesus is God, but many Christians find it difficult to think of him as a real person--fully human as he was fully divine.Award-winning author Max Lucado reveals in this video Bible study (DVD/streaming video sold separately) that in order to really know God and understand the Gospel, it''s essential that we take a closer look at Jesus'' humanity.The concept of Jesus'' human and heavenly nature is difficult to wrap our minds around. He''s the God who formed the universe and, at the same time, knows your personal struggles...because he went through the same things. For thirty-three years, Jesus felt everything you have ever felt. Weakness. Weariness. Sadness. Rejection. His feet got tired. His head ached. He was tempted and his strength was tested.The purpose of this study is simple:

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Book SynopsisDo the people in your world know you’re FOR them?In our world today, people are often known more for what they are against than what they are for. Unfortunately, this extends even into the church. We want to reach the lost with the incredible good news of Christ, but often all they ever hear us emphasize are the behaviors and attitudes we are against.In this video Bible study (DVD/digital videos sold separately), pastor Jeff Henderson points out God is FOR the people in our world. He is FOR breaking down unnecessary barriers that keep people away from experiencing his love. And as his followers, he calls us to be spouses, parents, friends, leaders, and employees who do the same.The Know What You’re FOR Study Guide includes video teaching notes, discussion questions, and weekly personal study and reflection questions.Sessions include:What Are You F

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Book SynopsisWhat if you could find a way to share your faith in Jesus that feels natural, fits your personality, and ignites a fire in others?In this video-based evangelism training course (video streaming code included), author of Becoming a Contagious Christian Mark Mittelberg introduces five approaches to evangelism to help you determine which of them fit best with your unique gifts and personality: Friendship-Building Selfless-Serving Story-Sharing Reason-Giving Truth-Telling As disciples of Christ, we are called to share the gospel, but few of us are naturally comfortable with evangelism. We wrestle with a sense of insecurity, a lack of preparation, and the sense that reaching out to others might force us to act like someone we''re not. And many of us feel guilty when we fail to use an opportunity to talk about our faith, lowering our confidence even further.Building upon popular personality-type

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Book SynopsisIs the desire of your heart to be close to God?Do you long for an intimate relationship with your Creator but He seems elusive? Perhaps it''s because something essential is missing in your life—the fear of the Lord. Don''t let this frighten you. Fearing God is very different than being afraid of God. It''s the key to everything. Holy Fear is not a topic you''ll hear much about these days, but if you want to build a faith that stands strong through troubled times, you cannot afford to ignore it.In this six-session video Bible study (streaming code included), bestselling author John Bevere explores more than forty promises in Scripture given to those who embrace holy fear—rewards such as holiness, wisdom, legacy, confidence, happiness, and security. He invites you to take a fresh look at what it means to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. And he shows how approaching God in this way allows you to discover the deeper rel

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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 *Table of ContentsTable of Contents Series Introduction General Editor’s Preface Abbreviations Introduction to 2 Peter and Jude Annotated Bibliography Text and Commentary on 2 Peter Text and Commentary on Jude Scripture Index

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Book SynopsisThis book serves the needs of serious students of the New Testament – whether teachers, pastors, scholars, or lay people – for both a brief theological orientation to each New Testament book and a theological overview of the New Testament as a whole.Table of ContentsContents Preface...9 Abbreviations...13 Introduction 1. The Theology of the New Testament: The Basic Questions...19 One The Gospels and Acts 2. The Persistence and Importance of a Fourfold Gospel...45 3. Mark: The Death of God’s Son as Good News...57 4. Matthew: New Wine in Old Skins...84 5. Luke–Acts: The Place of Christians in the Progress of Salvation History...111 6. John: Faith in Jesus as the Means to Eternal Life...150 7. Four Diverse Witnesses to the One Gospel of Jesus Christ...181 Two The Pauline Letters 8. The Coherence and Center of Paul’s Theology...219 9. First Thessalonians: Maintaining Faith, Love, and Hope in the Midst of Suffering...234 10. Second Thessalonians: Perseverance Despite Persecution and False Teaching...250 11. Galatians: The Grace of God and the Truth of the Gospel...262 12. First Corinthians: A Plea for Peace, Holiness, and Fidelity...276 13. Philippians: The Importance of the Gospel’s Progress...307 14. Second Corinthians: Power Perfected in Weakness...323 15. Romans: The Gospel of God’s Righteousness...342 16. Colossians: Christ Preeminent in Cosmos and History...375 17. Philemon: Reconciliation in Practice...387 18. Ephesians: The Unity of Church and Cosmos in Christ...393 19. First Timothy: The Church as Pillar and Foundation of Truth...408 20. Titus: Knowing God, Doing Good, and Making Salvation Attractive...423 21. Second Timothy: Faithfulness to the Gospel...430 22. The Common Emphases and Central Convictions of Paul’s Letters...438 Three The Non-Pauline Letters and the Revelation of John 23. Finding Unity in the Non-Pauline Letters and Revelation...483 24. James: The Wisdom of the Undivided Life...496 25. Jude: Contending for the Faith against a Perversion of God’s Grace...512 26. Second Peter: Ethics and Eschatology...522 27. First John: The Truth about Jesus, His Death, and His Love Command...536 28. Second John: Avoiding Those Who Have Abandoned Truth and Love...556 29. Third John: Working Together with the Truth...562 30. First Peter: On Suffering as a Christian...569 31. Hebrews: Jesus as Perfecter of the Faith and Leader of the Faithful...585 32. Revelation: Meaning amid Oppression...612 33. The Clash of World Views in Hebrews to Revelation...651 Conclusion 34. The Theological Unity of the New Testament...681 Works Cited...727 Scripture and Apocrypha Index...763 Other Ancient Literature Index...787 Subject Index...791 Modern Author Index...795

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, Alister McGrath has gained prominence as one of evangelicalism''s preeminent theologians. A brilliant scholar and communicator, he combines the clarity of thought of a scientist (he holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology) with the deep convictions of a committed Christian and theologian. Studies in Doctrine contains four of McGrath''s more popular theological works: Understanding Doctrine explains what doctrine is, why it is important, and what its limitations are. Understanding the Trinity moves from a superb apologetic for God''s existence, to developing a concept of God, to a probing and balanced examination of the Trinity proper. Understanding Jesus is a basic, eminently readable, and surprisingly personal introduction to the person and work of Christ. Justification by Faith demonstrates how the vitality and relevance of the doctrine of justification by faith can be recovered and presented to contemporary culture. This volume gives the student and non-specialist a cTable of ContentsCONTENTS Foreword Understanding Jesus Foreword Introduction Part I – Getting Started 1. Jesus and Christianity 2. Why Have Doctrines about Jesus? 3. The Sources of Our Knowledge about Jesus Part II – The Person of Jesus Christ 4. The Resurrection Event 5. The New Testament Witness to the Person of Jesus 6. The Incarnation: The Doctrine 7. The Incarnation: Its Significance Part III – The Work of Jesus Christ 8. The New Testament Witness to the Work of Jesus 9. The Loving God 10. The Victorious God 11. The Forgiving God Part IV – Conclusion 12. The Identity and Significance of Jesus Christ Understanding the Trinity Preface 1. God and His Critics 2. Encountering God 3. Thinking About God 4. Biblical Models of God 5. A Personal God 6. The Incarnate God – Jesus Christ 7. The Road to the Trinity 8. God as Three and God as One 9. God and the Trinity 10. The Strong Name of the Trinity Bibliography Understanding Doctrine Introduction 1. Getting Started Part I – Doctrine: What It Is 2. The Way Things Are: Doctrine and Description 3. Responding to God: Doctrine and Revelation 4. Intellect and Feelings: Doctrine and Experience 5. Believing and Belonging: Doctrine and Christian Identity Part II – Doctrine: Why It Matters 6. Doctrine and Faith 7. Doctrine and the Christian Life 8. Is Christianity Possible Without Doctrine? 9. The Coherence of Doctrine and the Challenge of Heresy 10. Wrestling with Doctrine: Discovering the Creeds Part III – Some Key Doctrines Examined 11. The Person of Jesus Christ 12. The Work of Jesus Christ 13. The Trinity Conclusion Bibliography Justification by Faith Preface 1. Introduction Part I – The Background of the Doctrine 2. The Biblical Foundation 3. Augustine and the Pelagian Controversy 4. The Reformation 5. Denominational Differences Part II – The Contemporary Significance of the Doctrine 6. The Existential Dimension 7. The Personal Dimension 8. The Ethical Dimension 9. Conclusion Appendix: The Dogmatic Significance of the Doctrine Notes Bibliography

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Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to do everything in Jesus' name? Is that an ideal attainable only by a few super Christians--or is it a way of life we can all experience?Leader's guide included!Fully Devoted group sessions are:What Is True Spirituality?GraceGrowthGroupsGiftsGivingWe Know Him Well . . .Table of ContentsPursuing Spiritual Transformation Ten Core Values for Spiritual Formation Fully Devoted: Living Each Day in Jesus’ Name session one What Is True Spirituality? session two Grace session three Growth session four Groups session five Gifts session six Giving session seven “We Know Him Well” Leader’s Guide

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Book SynopsisToday, some people think of the church as a powerless institution made of ancient traditions and stuffy buildings. They''re wrong! The church is the new community of God''s people. It''s filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. And it has as much to say to the world today as it did two thousand years ago. In Acts, you will discover that God wants to do a fresh work among his people by the power of the Holy Spirit. You will find the pathway to authentic community. You will learn how to grow as a worshiper. And you will deepen your passion to invite others into the fellowship of Christ-followers we call the church. Sound exciting? Let''s rediscover church together!

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Book SynopsisBiblical theology is crucial if we are to grasp the whole of the Bible and to do so on its own terms. In this fifth volume of the Scripture and Hermeneutics series, the authors turn their attention to biblical theology and its importance for biblical interpretation.Table of ContentsContents Preface xi Contributors xiii Abbreviations xvii The Artists xix Out of Egypt xxiii Biblical Theology and Biblical Interpretation: Introduction 1 Craig G. Bartholomew Quo Vadis? 11 Out of Egypt: The Content of this Volume 16 Approaches to Biblical Theology 1. The Church Fathers and Biblical Theology 23 Gerald Bray Defining our Terms 23 The Relevance of the Fathers for Biblical Theology Today 29 Ontology and Biblical Theology 33 2. The Nature and Genre of Biblical Theology: Some Reflections in the Light of Charles H.H. Scobie’s ‘Prolegomena to a Biblical Theology’ 41 Karl Möller Scobie’s Approach to Biblical Theology 41 Reflections on the Nature and Genre of Biblical Theology 53 The Role of Descriptive Analytical Biblical Theologies 60 3. Some Directions in Catholic Biblical Theology 65 Francis Martin Dei Verbum 66 The Challenge of Catholic Biblical Theology since Dei Verbum 73 Concluding Reflections 84 4. The Theology of the Old Testament by Marco Nobile: A Contribution to Jewish-Christian Relations 88 Nuria Calduch-Benages The Current Situation of Biblical Theology 89 viii Contents The Theology of the Old Testament by Marco Nobile 90 The Contribution of Nobile’s Work to Jewish-Christian Relations 96 Conclusion 99 5. Mission as a Matrix for Hermeneutics and Biblical Theology 102 Christopher J.H. Wright Introduction: Bible and Mission 102 Steps Toward a Missional Hermeneutic 109 Contours of a Missional Hermeneutic 120 Conclusion: Framework or Map? 137 6. Story and Biblical Theology 144 Craig G. Bartholomew and Mike W. Goheen Introduction 144 The Impetus Toward Narrative from Philosophy and Theology 145 The Impetus Toward Narrative from Practical Theology and Theological Ethics 147 The Impetus Toward Narrative from Missiology: Missionary Encounter between Two Stories 150 Story and Biblical Theology 153 N.T. Wright and the Recovery of Story in Biblical Studies 154 Arguments Against Reading the Bible as a Grand Story 158 Conclusion 167 7. The Problem of ‘Biblical Theology’ 172 James D.G. Dunn Introduction 172 Posing the Problem 173 The Fundamental Nature of the Problem 174 The Central Subject Matter of Biblical Theology 177 Conclusion 183 Great Themes of the Bible 8. Biblical Theology and the Problems of Monotheism 187 Richard Bauckham Introduction 187 Monotheism as a Misleading Category 188 The Quest of the Historical Monotheism 196 The Old Testament: A Monotheistic Book? 206 The Shema in the New Testament 218 9. The Unity of Humankind as a Theme in Biblical Theology 233 Stephen C. Barton Introduction: Humankind at Risk 233 Contents ix Why Unity? Unity of What Kind? 234 The Unity of Humankind in the Greco-Roman Tradition 236 The Unity of Humankind in the Bible and Early Judaism 238 The Unity of Humankind in the New Testament 242 Conclusion 254 Parts of the Bible and Biblical Theology 10. Zechariah 14 and Biblical Theology: Patristic and Contemporary Case Studies 261 Al Wolters Introduction 261 Patristic Commentaries 264 Twentieth-century Commentaries 277 Conclusions 283 11. Paul and Salvation History in Romans 9:30 – 10:4 286 William J. Dumbrell Introduction 286 Salvation History and Covenant 288 The New Covenant in the New Testament 289 National and Believing Israel 296 Paul and Law in the Light of the Cross 297 Conclusion 310 12. Hebrews and Biblical Theology 313 Andrew T. Lincoln Biblical Theology and Hebrews 313 Scripture and the Relationship between Old and New in the Rhetorical Structure of Hebrews 317 Some Features of Hebrews’ Christological Reading of Scripture 320 Does Hebrews’ Christological Reading Have a Coherent Hermeneutical Framework? 325 Hebrews and Biblical Theology 330 Theological Interpretation and Biblical Theology 13. Systematic – In What Sense? 341 Trevor Hart System Addicts? Or, On the Need to Avoid both of Two Patron Saints 341 Transformation and Convergence in the Frame of Knowing: The Distinctive Task of a Systematic Theology 345 x Contents 14. Biblical Theology and the Clarity of Script

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Book SynopsisThe Reality Check series makes just one assumption: that you're serious enough about your spiritual journey to investigate Christianity with an open mind. This isn't about joining anyone's religious clubit's about being real with yourself and with the others in your group. Since no one has all the answers, there's plenty of room for discussion. After all, if there is any truth to the Bible's stories about Jesus, then one thing he'd welcome are questions and opinions that come from honest, earnest hearts.Never has one week made such a far-reaching difference. It began with the applause of the masses for their controversial hero. It darkened into betrayal, a kangaroo court, and a brutal execution. And it concluded with an event so stunning that it has shaped history ever since: the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. As you relive the dramatic highs and lows of this unparalleled week, you'll discover why Jesus was far more than a great moral teacherand why, among all other religious lea

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Book SynopsisThis book is for students of biblical Greek whose trouble understanding English grammar hampers their ability to learn Greek.Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgments 9 Introduction 11 1. Nouns: You Ain’t Nothing but a Noun Dog! (BBG ch. 5) 15 2. Inflection: Trouble Understanding Yoda You Have, Yes? Tne Nature of Inflected Languages. (BBG ch. 6) 21 3. The Article: The Rosetta Stone of the Greek Language, or The Article Is Your Friend, The Other One Is a Relative. (BBG ch. 7) 26 4. Adjective: What Color Is an Adjective? The Carnival Talkers of theGreek World. (BBG ch. 9) 31 5. Pronoun: A Noun That Has Lost Its Amateur Status. (BBG ch. 11) 37 6. Verbs:Verbs Have Things to Do. (BBG ch. 15) 41 7. Present: Keep Reading This: The Present Tense (BBG ch. 16) 47 8. Contraction: Contract Verbs Kill No One. (BBG ch. 17) 50 9. Passive Verbs: They Don’t Just Sit There. (BBG ch. 18) 54 10. Deponents: Verbs That Have a Memory Problem. (BBG ch. 18) 58 11. Future: When Are You Going to Read This? (BBG ch. 19) 62 12. Verbs Again: Principal Parts and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. (BBG ch. 20) 66 13. Aorist: You Have Already Read This Chapter, Haven’t You? (BBG ch. 22) 71 14. Perfect: That Which Is Perfect Has Come (But It Is Not This Chapter). (BBG ch. 25) 75 15. Participles: The Fiji Mermaid of the Greek World, or Why Adverbial Participles Don’t Wear a Watch. (BBG ch. 26) 79 16. Conditional Sentences: If I Were You, I Would Read This Chapter. (BBG ch. 31) 85 17. Infinitives: To Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before: The World’s Most Famous Split Infinitive. (BBG ch. 32) 90 18. Imperatives: Read This Chapter! The Bosses of the Greek World. (BBG ch. 33) 96 Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms 100 Appendix 2: Tips for Remembering Vocabulary 107 Appendix 3: Sentence Diagramming for Greek Fun and Profit 109

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Book SynopsisThree approaches to questions about the theological connection between the Old and New Testaments.The relationship between the Testaments is not as simple and straightforward as it sometimes appears. When New Testament authors appeal to Old Testament texts to support their arguments, what is the relationship between their meanings and what was originally intended by their Old Testament forebears? Leading biblical scholars Walter Kaiser, Darrel Bock, and Peter Enns present their answers to questions about the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, addressing elements such as: Divine and human authorial intent. Context of passages. Historical and cultural considerations. The theological grounds for different interpretive methods. Each author applies his framework to specific texts so that readers can see how their methods work out in practice. Each contributor also receives a thorough critique from

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Book SynopsisJesus is the most influential person who ever lived. But for many of us, he has ceased to be a real person. We’ve sanitised him with pious jargon, framed him in stained glass, and reduced him to a religious puppet who floats through biblical landscapes dispensing Christian cliches and nice advice. It’s time for a fresh look at the man this book describes as “a square peg in a society of round holes.” Whether you’re new to Jesus or just want to rediscover him with fresh eyes, this is the book for you. No dry theological treatise, it’s written in an engaging, sometimes even humorous, style. In short, readable chapters, you’ll get a tour of important background info and fascinating history that will bring to life the era in which Jesus lived. Then you’ll read about his birth, his adult ministry and teaching, and the crucial last week of his life on earth. You’ll catch a glimpse of the impact and excitement as news of Jesus spread arTrade Review'...Peter Downey and Ben Shaw bring Jesus to life in a way we seldom encounter. With an engaging -- and sometimes humorous -- delivery, they will take the reader on a tour of places as well as a journey of events that build a framework from which one can catch a glimpse of who Jesus was and is. Featuring short chapters, the book could easily be adapted for use in a group setting...' * Youthworker Journal *

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Book SynopsisDaniel B. Wallace's groundbreaking books Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament and Basics of New Testament Syntax have become the standard textbooks among colleges and seminaries for teaching New Testament Greek syntax. This workbook, designed to accompany both books, presents a dynamic approach to learning Greek syntax. Instead of simply learning syntax in single-verse snippets, students are exposed to all of the major syntactical categories in exegetically and theologically significant passages.

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