New Testaments Books

Book SynopsisA convenient pedagogical and reference tool that explains the form and syntax of the biblical text, offers guidance for deciding between competing semantic analyses, engages important text-critical questions, and addresses questions relating to the Greek text that are frequently overlooked or ignored by standard commentaries.Trade ReviewThe Baylor Handbooks on the Greek New Testament have already proven to be a great resource for scholars, students, and pastors. The addition of 1 Corinthians makes the series that much more valuable. Brookins and Longenecker offer an erudite yet accessible analysis. This volume is indispensable for anyone wanting a better understanding of the grammar and syntax of 1 Corinthians. -- John Byron, Professor of New Testament, Ashland Theological SeminaryIn sum, the many positive features combine to make this an appealing, accessible, and very worthwhile handbook for students and scholars of 1 Corinthians. -- James D. Romano -- Review of Biblical LiteratureBy reflecting the most recent advances in scholarship on Greek grammar and linguistics, these handbooks are indispensable tools for anyone committed to a deep reading of 1 Corinthians. -- Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and TheologyTable of ContentsPreface Abbreviations Introduction 1 Corinthians 10:1-5 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 1 Corinthians 10:23â11:1 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 1 Corinthians 12:27-31a 1 Corinthians 12:31bâ13:13 1 Corinthians 14:1-19 1 Corinthians 14:20-25 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 1 Corinthians 16:1-12 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Glossary Works Cited Indices

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Book SynopsisProvides a detailed, verse-by-verse interpretation of the Third Evangelist’s Gospel. Michael Wolter’s commentary fully complements the great tradition of Handbooks of the New Testament published by Mohr Siebeck.Table of Contents Introduction 1. Textual Tradition and Early Reception 2. Author, Date, and Provenance 3. Sources 4. The Lukan Story of Jesus as an Episodic Narrative 5. Intended Readers 6. The Theological Place of the Story of Jesus in Luke–Acts 9.51–18.34: The Journey to Jerusalem 9.51-56: An Inhospitable Samaritan Village 9.57-62: Consequences of Discipleship 10.1-16: The Commission of the Seventy-Two 10.17-24: The Return of the Seventy-Two 10.25-37: The Scribe and the Merciful Samaritan 10.38-42: Martha and Mary 11.1-13: On Prayer 11.1-4: The Prayer of the Disciples 11.5-13: Jesus's Speech on Prayer 11.14-28: Jesus and the Evil Spirits 11.29-32: "This generation is an evil generation" 11.33-36: The Eye as Lamp of the Body 11.37-54: The Woes against the Pharisees and Scribes 12.1–13.9: Jesus and the Disciples in the Midst of a Huge Crowd 12.1-12: The Encouragement of the Disciples to Public Confession 12.13-21: On the Worthlessness of Earthly Riches 12.22-34: Do not Be Anxious but Seek the Kingdom of God 12.35-48: On the Watchfulness and Reliability of Service Personnel 12.49-53: Fire That Destroys Families 12.54-59: This Kairos as the Time of Decision 13.1-9: Last Call to Repentance 13.10-21: On the Sabbath in a Synagogue 13.10-17: Sabbath III 13.18-21: Two Parables on the Kingdom of God 13.22-35: Travelling to Jerusalem 13.22-30: Outside before the Narrow Door 13.31-35: Herod and Jerusalem 14.1-24: As a Guest at the House of a Leading Pharisee 14.1-6: Sabbath IV 14.7-11: "Whoever exalts himself will be lowered" and Vice Versa 14.12-14: The Nullification of the Principle of Symposial Reciprocity 14.15-24: The Parable of the Rejected Invitation 14.25–18.34: Somewhere on the Way 14.25-35: Conditions for Discipleship 15.1-32: The Controversy Dialogue over the Repentance of Tax Collectors and Sinners 15.1-3: Exposition 15.4-10: The Double Parable of the Lost Sheep andthe Lost Drachma 15.11-32: The Parable of the Prodigal Son 16.1-31: On Rightly Dealing with Money and Possessions 16.1-13: The Speech to the Disciples 16.14-31: The Speech to the Pharisees 17.1-10: Another Speech to the Disciples 17.11-21: The Thankful Samaritan and the Question of the Pharisees 17.11-19: The Thankful Samaritan 17.20-21: The Question of the Pharisees 17.22–18.8: When the Son of Man Comes 17.22-37: The Day of the Son of Man 18.1-8: The Parable of the Judge and the Widow 18.9-14: The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18.15-17: The Children and the Kingdom of God 18.18-30: Riches and Discipleship 18.31-34: Jesus's Second Announcement of the Passion and the Resurrection 18.35–19.46: The End of the Peregrination 18.35–19.28: Jericho 18.35-43: The Healing of a Blind Man before Jericho 19.1-10: Zacchaeus 19.11-28: The Parable of the Throne Claimant 19.29-46: The Entrance into Jerusalem 19.47–21.38: "And he was teaching daily in the temple" 19.47-48: Initial Frame 20.1-26: Jesus as Teacher of the Jewish People and His Opponents 20.1-8: The Questioning of Jesus's Authority 20.9-19: The Parable of the Tenants of the Vineyard 20.20-26: The Question about the Tax for Caesar 20.27-40: The Question about the Resurrection of the Dead 20.41-44: Is the Messiah David's Son? 20.45-47: Warning against the Scribes 21.1-4: The Gift of the Widow 21.5-36: Jesus's Last Public Speech 21.37-38: Concluding Frame 22.1–24.52(53): Passion and Easter 22.1-6: The Prelude: The Agreement between Judas and Jesus's Opponents 22.7-65: On the Day of Unleavened Bread 22.7-13: The Preparation for Passover 22.14-38: The Last Supper 22.14-20: Passover Meal, Breaking of Bread, and the New Covenant 22.21-23: The One Who Hands Over 22.24-30: On Serving and Ruling 22.31-34: The Announcement of the Denial 22.35-38: Coats to Swords! 22.39-53: On the Mount of Olives 22.39-46: Jesus Prays and the Disciples Sleep 22.47-53: The Handing Over 22.54-65: In the House of the High Priest 22.54-62: The Denial 22.63-65: Mocking 22.66–23.56: On the Next Day 22.66-71: Jesus before the Sanhedrin 23.1-25: Jesus before Pilate 23.1-5: Accusation and Trial 23.6-12: The Transfer to Herod Antipas 23.13-25: The Dispute over the Verdict 23.26-49: Crucifixion and Death 23.50-56: Burial and Preparation for the Anointing of the Dead 24.1-52(53): On the First Day of the New Week 24.1-12: The Empty Tomb 24.13-35: The Emmaus Disciples Encounter the Risen One 24.36-52(53): Jesus Appears to All the Disciples in Jerusalem Bibliography

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Book SynopsisTraces the ways in which providence and purpose are realized as God's Word to and about Israel in Romans 9-11. Written by gifted and tested Pauline interpreters, this volume offers a fresh reading of this vexed and vexing part of Paul in the context of Romans and the Pauline witness.Trade Review"This book is a rare achievement: a chorus of voices which all, in different ways, have something both original and important to say about a much-discussed text. All six contributions to this volume are the product of mature reflection; they deserve to be widely read and deeply pondered." -- John Barclay, Lightfoot Professor of Divinity, Durham University"To read this book is to enter into a provocative, substantive, and wide-ranging conversation about issues at the heart of Pauls theology. For anyone interested in a deeper historical and theological engagement with Romans 9-11, God and Israel: Providence and Purpose in Romans 9-11 is a must-read. This is an extraordinarily rich collection of essays." -- Susan Grove Eastman, Associate Research Professor of New Testament, Duke Divinity School"For good reason, Romans 911 is now widely recognized as a crux in the argument of Pauls Letter to the Romans, and indeed in the apostles theology as a whole. And yet, it remains a very difficult passage to read and to understand. The excellent cast of contributors-Ann Jervis, Michael Wolter, Davina Lopez, Ross Wagner, Simon Gathercole, and Jonathan Linebaughtogether offer a master seminar in the careful interpretation of a difficult text. This volume is not a commentary, but it deserves to stand on the shelf alongside Romans commentaries as a trustworthy guide through the twists and turns of this remarkable passage." -- Matthew Novenson, Senior Lecturer in New Testament & Christian Origins, University of EdinburghAll six essays in this volume are written with clarity, much attention to details, and careful observation of the passages. -- Ben Kim -- Reading ReligionThis is an ideal book for a seminar group, where there is the opportunity to discuss the interconnections of this immensely stimulating collection of different approaches to Rom. 9-11. -- Timothy Carter -- Journal for the Study of the New TestamentThe editor and conveners of the Baylor colloquy are to be commended for providing this stimulating collection of essays by a group of respected Romans scholars that offers fresh insights and opens new angles of approach to Rom 9-11. -- Timothy Gombis -- Review of Biblical LiteratureTable of ContentsPreface 1. Promise and Purpose in Romans 9:1-13: Toward Understanding Paulâs View of Time 1, L. Ann Jervis 2. "It Is Not as Though the Word of God Has Failed": Godâs Faithfulness and Godâs Free Sovereignty in Romans 9:6-29, Michael Wolter 3. Grafting Rhetoric: Myth and Methodological Multivalence in Romans 11, Davina C. Lopez 4. "Enemies" Yet "Beloved" Still: Election and the Love of God in Romans 9â11, J. Ross Wagner 5. Locating Christ and Israel in Romans 9â11, Simon Gathercole 6. Not the End: The History and Hope of the Unfailing Word in Romans 9â11, Jonathan A. Linebaugh

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Book SynopsisInvestigates how the author of the Pastoral Epistles (1, 2 Timothy and Titus) strategically appealed to the Greek and Roman virtues of piety (eusebeia, pietas) to ease external and internal sociocultural threats.Trade ReviewScholarly attention to the rhetorical strategies of the New Testament writers has been one of the happy outcomes of the last thirty years or so of biblical research. Civilized Piety makes an outstanding contribution to this enterprise, even more so given the relative paucity of such treatments with respect to the Pastorals. -- Mark Harding -- Review of Biblical Literature"Exceptional and elegantly argued." -- Baylor University PressTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Politics of Piety in the Pastoral Epistles 1. Piety in Caesarâs House 2. Piety in Godâs House 3. Honoring Piety in the City 4. Honoring Piety in the EkklÄsia 5. The Mystery of Philosophical Piety 6. The Mystery of Pastoral Piety Conclusion: A Pious and Civilized Christian in the Roman Empire

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Book SynopsisIt has been more than two decades since the publication of George Kennedy's influential New Testament Interpretation Through Rhetorical Criticism (1984). The essays in Words Well Spoken demonstrate the influence of Kennedy's work on New Testament studies.Table of Contents Abbreviations Acknowledgements 1. C. Clifton Black and Duane F. Watson Introduction 2. Margaret D. Zulick The Recollection of Rhetoric: A Brief History 3. Thomas H. Olbricht George Kennedy's Scholarship in the Context of North American Rhetorical Studies 4. Duane F. Watson The Influence of George Kennedy on Rhetorical Criticism of the New Testament 5. C. Clifton Black Kennedy and the Gospels: An Ambiguous Legacy, A Promising Bequest 6. Vernon K. Robbins Rhetography: A New Way of Seeing the Familiar Text 7. Blake Shipp George Kennedy's Influence on Rhetorical Interpretation of the Acts of the Apostles 8. Frank W. Hughes George Kennedy's Contribution to Rhetorical Criticism of the Pauline Letters 9. James D. Hester Kennedy and the Reading of Paul: The Energy of Communication 10. Greg Carey Moving an Audience: One Aspect of Pathos in the Book of Revelation 11. George A. Kennedy Afterword Curriculum Vitae: George Alexander Kennedy Bibliography List of Contributors Indexes

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Book SynopsisJohn's theological obsession with Christology might suggest that history counts for little in the Gospel. But, as Jorg Frey argues, the Gospel's clear and central claim is that John narrates the story of Jesus of Nazareth, his ministry, and his death, as “factual,” and that this narrated “history” is foundational for the Christian message.

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Book SynopsisOpens with a case study on the use of the Letter to Philemon in the debates surrounding slavery and fugitive slaves in antebellum America. The book then analyses the major background stories that have been used as keys to interpret the letter, showing that oppressive uses of the letter are due not to the letter's contents but to erroneous readings.Table of Contents Introduction 1 The Need for a New Reading of Paul's Letter to Philemon 2 Reading in Search of Social Impact: A New Approach to Paul's Letter to Philemon 3 Rereading Paul's Letter to Philemon: Positioning Brother Onesimus within the Christian Community 4 Welcoming Brother Onesimus: Becoming a Community of Deliverance Excursus: Would It Have Been Too Problematic for Philemon to Manumit Onesimus?

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Book SynopsisMaps the hermeneutical problem readers of biblical spirit possession and exorcism stories might face. Joy Vaughan communicates how the intersection of Western and global perspectives is a fruitful frame through to compare modern stories of spirit phenomena compare to ancient accounts.Table of Contents Foreword Ben Witherington III Acknowledgments Introduction Part One: Reading through Multicultural and Genre-Specific Lenses 1. Demythologizing the Demythologizers: The Need to Hear Multicultural Voices 2. When Two Worlds Meet: The Hope of a Multicultural Approach 3. History or Hysteria?: Reading the Gospels and Acts with Genre Criticism Part Two: Characteristics of Spirit Possession in Biblical and Multicultural Perspectives 4. Spirits Make Me Sick!: Spirit Possession and Illness 5. Spirits Make Me Violent and Strong!: Spirit Possession, Violent Acts, and Extraordinary Strength 6. Spirits Make Me Speak!: Spirit Possession, Vocalic Alterations, Demonic Speech, and Oracular Activity 7. A Vision of Transcultural Phenomena: Summary, Implications, and Conclusions

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Book SynopsisErasmus yearned to make the Bible an effective instrument of reform in society, church, and everyday life. To this end, he composed the Paraphrases, in which the words of Holy Scripture provide the core of a text vastly expanded to embrace the reforming 'philosophy of Christ.' Matthew was Erasmus's first paraphrased Gospel and was thus the great theologian's first opportunity to set out a full portrait of the life of Jesus.In this Paraphrase, the wonderful complexity of Jesus's life finds coherence in the conception of Him as a teacher. The baptism, the dove, and the divine voice attesting sonship are called the 'inaugurating ceremonies' that authenticate Jesus as the divine teacher of heavenly philosophy. His students are the disciples, who are to be teachers themselves, initiating an unending line of Christian teachers. The Jesus of this Paraphrase understands pedagogy: He adapts His teaching to the developing abilities of His pupils, quizzes them

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Book SynopsisEnd-Times Prophecy Does Not Need to Be Complicated Or Confusing... "Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming." --Matthew 24:42 The words of Jesus remind Christians that--even though we do not know the date when He will return--we need to have our finger on the pulse of what is happening morally, spiritually, and politically in our world. And with the increasing chaos, division, and war happening today, it is right to ask, "Are we living in the end times now?" In this book, Dr. Robert Jeffress provides biblical answers to seven frequently asked questions about the future: 1. What Does the Bible Mean by the End Times? 2. What Role Does Israel Play in the End Times? 3. What News Events Signal the End Times? 4. What Are the Major Events of the End Times? 5. What's the Difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming in the End Times? 6. Why Has God Delayed the End Times? 7. How Do I Prepare for the End Times? Getting answers to these questions--and understanding the phenomenal events that are going to happen before the revelation of the King of kings and Lord of lords--helps believers face the future with hope and confidence.

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Book SynopsisThis important work by one of the most significant New Testament scholars of the modern period, now available in English for the first time, explores the significance of Christian apocalyptic for the church in times of conflict and crisis. Engaging with global social and political realities that are still very much with us, Ernst Käsemann offers a theological indictment of global white supremacy, capitalism, and militarism and passionately articulates an apocalyptic theology of liberation. The book includes a foreword by James H. Cone and an introduction by Ry O. Siggelkow.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by James Hal ConeEditor's Introduction by Ry O. SiggelkowTranslator's PrefaceAuthor's Preface (1982)1. Aspects of the Church2. Primitive Christian Conflicts over the Freedom of the Congregation (1979)3. On the Ecclesiological Use of the Key Words "Sacrament" and "Sign" (1974)4. "Jesus Christ Frees and Unites" (1975)5. The Presence of the Crucified (1967)6. The Place That Cannot Be Surrendered (1977)7. On the Way toward Abiding (1977)8. The Appeal to Reason (1977)9. Guests of the Crucified (1979)10. Presence of Mind (1969)11. Love, Which Rejoices in the Truth (1972)12. The Proclamation of the Cross of Christ in a Time of Self-Deception (1974)13. Cross and Healing Activity (1974)14. The Healing of the Possessed (1978)15. Meaning and Problematic of the 1981 Kirchentag Motto (1980)16. The Eschatological Royal Rule of God (1980)17. Where Eternal Life Begins on Earth (1981)18. What I, as a German Theologian, Unlearned in Fifty Years (1981)Indexes

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Book SynopsisA top New Testament scholar, preacher, and tour guide to the lands of the New Testament offers an informed commentary on this challenging portion of Scripture with an eye toward preaching the text. Jeffrey Weima explains the meaning of the seven "sermons" of Revelation 2-3 and provides sample sermons that show how these ancient messages, despite their subtle Old Testament allusions and perplexing images, are relevant for the church today. The book includes photos, maps, and charts and is of interest to preachers, students, teachers, and Bible study groups.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction1. Ephesus2. Smyrna3. Pergamum4. Thyatira5. Sardis6. Philadelphia7. LaodiceaAppendix: Grammatical OutlinesIndexes

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Book SynopsisOur culture often views shame in a negative light. However, Paul's use of shame, when properly understood and applied, has much to teach the contemporary church. Filling a lacuna in Pauline scholarship, this book shows how Paul uses shame to admonish and to transform the minds of his readers into the mind of Christ. The author examines Paul's use of shame for moral formation within his Jewish and Greco-Roman context, compares and contrasts Paul's use of shame with other cultural voices, and offers a corrective understanding for today's church. Foreword by Luke Timothy Johnson.Table of ContentsContents Foreword by Luke Timothy Johnson Introduction Part 1: Framework 1. Definitional Background 2. Greco-Roman Backgrounds 3. Jewish Backgrounds Part 2: Exegesis 4. Paul's Use of Retrospective Shame 5. Paul's Use of Prospective Shame 6. Constructing Paul's Use of Shame Part 3: Cultural Engagement 7. Contemporary Contribution 8. Contemporary Challenges Indexes

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Book SynopsisA leading New Testament scholar provides an easy-to-navigate resource for studying and understanding the Gospels. Written with classroom utility and pastoral application in mind, this accessibly written volume summarizes the content of each major section of the biblical text to help students, pastors, and laypeople quickly grasp the sense of particular passages. The series, modeled after Baker Academic's successful Old Testament Handbook series, focuses primarily on the content of the biblical books without getting bogged down in historical-critical questions or detailed verse-by-verse exegesis. The book covers all four Gospels and explores each major passage, showing how Jesus is the central figure of each plot. It also unpacks how the Old Testament informs the Gospels.Table of ContentsContentsSeries PrefaceAuthor's Preface1. The Gospel of Matthew2. The Gospel of Mark3. The Gospel of Luke4. The Gospel of JohnIndexes

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Book SynopsisRespected scholar Dorothy Lee considers evidence from the New Testament and early church to show that women's ministry is confirmed by the biblical witness. Her comprehensive examination explores the roles women played in the Gospels and the Pauline corpus, with a particular focus on passages that have been used in the past to limit women's ministry. She argues that women in the New Testament were not only valued as disciples but also given leadership roles, which has implications for the contemporary church.Table of ContentsContentsIntroductionPart 1: Women's Ministry in the New Testament1. Gospels of Matthew and Mark2. Writings of Luke: Gospel3. Writings of Luke: Acts of the Apostles4. John's Gospel5. Paul's Letters: Historical and Thematic Issues6. Paul's Letters: Key Texts7. Later New Testament WritingsPart 2: Women's Ministry in the Tradition8. History and Texts9. TheologyConclusionIndexes

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Book SynopsisThe Handbooks on the New Testament set contains three volumes that span the entirety of the New Testament: Handbook on the Gospels by Benjamin L. Gladd Handbook on Acts and Paul's Letters by Thomas R. Schreiner Handbook on Hebrews through Revelation by Andreas J. Köstenberger Written with classroom utility and pastoral application in mind, these accessible volumes summarize the content of each major section of the biblical text to help students, pastors, and laypeople quickly grasp the sense of particular passages. Series volumes are neither introductions nor commentaries, as they focus primarily on the content of the biblical books without getting bogged down in historical-critical questions or detailed verse-by-verse exegesis.

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Book SynopsisThis handsomely produced Greek-English synopsis of related or parallel passages in the Pauline corpus and the Acts of the Apostles provides an essential tool for studying the New Testament text. Conveniently organized by topic, it is the first conspectus of related passages in Paul's letters both in Paul's original Greek (following the Nestle-Aland Greek text) and in English translation (using the NRSV) on facing pages. It is also the first synopsis that includes all thirteen epistles attributed to Paul as well as relevant passages from the portrayal of Paul's teaching and ministry in the book of Acts.Table of ContentsIntroductionAbbreviations and Sigla Table of TopicsThe SynopsisGlossaryIndex of PassagesIndex of Subjects

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Book SynopsisUpdated Edition of a Bestselling Study of Jesus and the Gospels In this work Darrell Bock, a leading evangelical New Testament scholar who speaks and teaches around the world, and Benjamin Simpson show that a coherent portrait of Jesus emerges from the four Gospels when they are taken seriously as historical documents. When read together, the Gospels provide a clear picture of Jesus and his unique claims to authority. This book surveys all the Gospel units and relates them to their parallel passages, showing how the literary and canonical relationships work. Offering up-to-date interaction with the latest discussions about Jesus, the second edition has been substantially revised and updated throughout and includes three new chapters on how we got the Gospels.Table of ContentsContentsPreface to the Second EditionPreface to the First EditionIntroductionPart 1: The Four Gospels: Distinctive Voices and How We Got Them1. Witnessing the Gospel2. Remembering the Gospel3. Retelling the Gospel4. Overviews of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and JohnPart 2: Jesus according to the Synoptists5. The Birth and Childhood of Jesus: The Hope of Promise (Matt. 1-2; Luke 1-2)6. The Backdrop to Jesus's Ministry: John the Baptist, Jesus's Baptism and Temptations (Matt. 3:1-4:11; Mark 1:1-13; Luke 3:1-4:13)7. The Initial Portrait of Jesus's Galilean Ministry: Teaching, Healing, and Controversy (Matt. 4:12-25; Mark 1:14-3:19a; Luke 4:14-6:16)8. Jesus's Teaching on Relating to God and Others: The Sermon on the Mount and the Sermon on the Plain (Matt. 5:1-7:29; Luke 6:20-49)9. More Galilean Ministry: Miracles, Mission to the Outcasts, and Discipleship in the Face of Opposition (Matt. 8:1-12:50; Mark 3:19b-35; Luke 7:1-8:3)10. From Kingdom Teaching to Confession: How the Disciples Began to Understand Jesus (Matt. 13:1-16:12; Mark 4:1-8:26; Luke 8:4-9:17)11. Confession and Prediction: The New Reality, Part 1 (Matt. 16:13-18:35; Mark 8:27-9:50; Luke 9:18-50)12. Toward Jerusalem: The New Reality, Part 2 (Luke 9:51-18:14)13. Continuing toward Jerusalem: Ministry in Judea and Final Lessons (Matt. 19:1-21:9; Mark 10:1-11:10; Luke 18:15-19:44)14. The Passion Week: Controversy, Prediction of Judgment and Return, Trial, Death, and Resurrection (Matt. 21:10-28:20; Mark 11:11-16:8; Luke 19:45-24:53)Part 3: Jesus according to John15. Introducing Jesus in John's Gospel: The Word Incarnate and the First Witnesses--John the Baptist and the Disciples (John 1)16. The Book of Signs: Before the Hour (John 2-12)17. The Book of Glory: The Farewell Discourse and the Johannine Passion Account--The Hour Has Come (John 13-21)Indexes

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Book SynopsisA leading evangelical scholar of the New Testament provides an easy-to-navigate resource for studying and understanding Hebrews through Revelation. Written with classroom utility and pastoral application in mind, this accessibly written volume summarizes the content of each major section of the biblical text to help students, pastors, and laypeople quickly grasp the sense of particular passages. The series, modeled after Baker Academic's successful Old Testament handbook series, focuses primarily on the content of the biblical books without getting bogged down in historical-critical questions or detailed verse-by-verse exegesis.Table of ContentsContentsSeries PrefaceAuthor's Preface1. Hebrews2. James3. 1 Peter4. 2 Peter5. 1 John6. 2 and 3 John7. Jude8. RevelationIndexes

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Book SynopsisStudy the book of James with a new kind of commentary. This highly visual volume allows you to follow the flow and structure of James, tracing literary and linguistic clues to identify the big ideas in each passage. Stunning graphics further articulate these ideas, and personal illustrations help you apply them, as Steven E. Runge leverages his expertise in discourse analysis to help you understand James' appeal to the church.The High Definition Commentary series helps you discover insights that were once out of reach. Each volume analyzes plot twists, shocking moments, and the development of ideas. Study the Bible as it's always been--in a whole new way.Trade ReviewWhat happens when you take the results of Greek discourse analysis, traditional exegesis, and creative high-tech graphics and apply them all to the Letter of James in order to write a bottom-shelf," highly accessible, succinct commentary? You get this wonderful, little book. It is reliable, easy to read, insightful and convicting all at once!"--Craig Blomberg, PhD, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary"Everyone who reads commentaries on biblical books knows they have different strengths. Some focus on words, others on Greek syntax, others on critical theory, still others on theological reflection--and a few attempt a bit of everything. This High Definition Commentary: James (which follows up on Steven Runge's earlier HD commentaries on Philippians and Romans) reads James through the discipline of discourse analysis. The focus is less on what James says than on how he says it, so as better to appreciate the flow and emphases of what he writes. Runge's earlier volume, Discourse Grammar of the Greek New Testament: A Practical Introduction of Teaching and Exegesis (2010) unpacks his take on this discipline and tells readers how to use discourse analysis as they study the Greek New Testament, but does not do it for them. These HD commentaries do it for them in a readable, simple, helpful way, pitched at those who who want to understand the flow of the argument but whose Greek is minimal (or even non-existent). Readers who depend on visual learning will appreciate the clear and simple graphics; others will happily skip over them. But all will be helped to ponder with fresh eyes some of the easily overlooked elements of what God has given us through his servant James."--D.A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School"Not many authors are able to produce high-end scholarship while also being able to put the cookies on the lower shelf for everyone's benefit. Steve Runge again shows that he is one such author with this fresh exposition of the letter of James, in an exciting and original commentary series. If you want to grasp the big picture of James, and understand how the picture is put together, this commentary will prove very helpful. Warmly recommended."--Constantine R. Campbell, Associate Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

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Book SynopsisNew Testament studies have debated the Koine Greek verb for 25 years--reaching an impasse when it came to both tense and aspect.Now, a group of scholars offer a new take on this debate. Originally presented as part of a conference on the Greek verb at Tyndale House, Cambridge, the chapters in The Greek Verb Revisited represent scholarly collaboration from the fields of linguistics, classics, and New Testament studies--resulting in a new perspective that allows the reader to approach the Greek verb in a fresh way.The Greek Verb Revisited not only offers a rare glimpse into the background of the debate over the Greek verb, but also explains the significance of this discussion and provides a linguistically-sound way forward.Contributors include:--Rutger J. Allan (Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam)--Michael Aubrey (Faithlife Corporation)--Rachel Aubrey (Canada Institute of Linguistics, Trinity Western University)--Randall Buth (Biblical Language Center)--Robert Crellin (Faculty of Classics, Cambridge)--Nicholas J. Ellis (BibleMesh)--Buist Fanning (Dallas Theological Seminary)--Christopher J. Fresch (Bible College of South Australia)--Peter J. Gentry (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary)--Geoffrey Horrocks (Faculty of Classics, Cambridge)--Patrick James (The Greek Lexicon Project; Faculty of Classics, Cambridge)--Stephen H. Levinsohn (SIL International)--Amalia Moser (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens)--Christopher J. Thomson (University of Edinburgh)--Elizabeth Robar (Tyndale House, Cambridge)--Steven E. Runge (Lexham Research Institute; Stellenbosch University)Trade ReviewThe Greek verb is the engine of the language, driving the direction in which clauses, sentences, paragraphs and whole works go. The editors of this fine book have brought together an impressive international group of scholars to assess and expand the state of our knowledge of the Greek verb in antiquity. This is no mere "academic" (read, irrelevant) enquiry: they do this in order to illuminate reading of key Greek texts, especially the New Testament and the Greek Old Testament, and achieve that aim very well with lots of examples and ideas to use. Scholars and students of the New Testament and the Greek Old Testament will find their reading of these important texts deepened, strengthened and (in places) corrected by this fine book. These scholars bring together expertise in classics, linguistics and New Testament studies in highly fruitful cross-disciplinary interaction and together move this conversation about the Greek verb forward much more quickly than might have happened through each working alone. I hope it receives the wide use it deserves as the conversation continues.--Steve Walton, professorial research fellow in New Testament, St Mary's University, Twickenham (London), UKA collection of essays from the 2015 Cambridge Verb Conference, The Greek Verb Revisited is the most significant book on the Koine Greek verb to be published in over a quarter century. The essays in this volume are well-informed by up-to-date research in linguistics and present a good mix of theoretical and practical treatments of the Greek verb. Comprehensive, correct, and current, this book ought to be mandatory reading for anyone serious about the grammar of the verb in the Greek New Testament, for both students and seasoned scholars alike.--Stephen C. Carlson, post-doctoral research fellow, Institute for Religion & Critical Inquiry, Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, Australian Catholic UniversitySteve Runge and Chris Fresch are to be congratulated for bringing together such important contributions to our understanding of the verb in Koine Greek. This volume reflects the cutting edge of the ongoing discussion. It should now be the starting point for students and scholars, as most previous discussions must now be considered outdated. Contributors do not agree on all the details, but we can see a clear consensus forming and these very capable scholars have left us all in their debt. This will certainly be required reading for my course on advanced Greek as I cannot recommend it highly enough!--Roy E. Ciampa, PhD, Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship, Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminaryThis inter-disciplinary collection of studies will now provide a basis for any further work on the Greek verb, and it is clear that refining our understanding of Greek verbs is crucial for an accurate grasp of any Greek sentence.--Larry Hurtado, emeritus professor of New Testament language, literature & theology, School of Divinity, University of EdinburghThe Greek Verb Revisited (ed. Runge and Fresch) is an exceptional and ground-breaking volume which opens new vistas of interpretation for our understanding of the diachronic development of ancient Greek and its interpretation.--Michael P. Theophilos, senior lecturer, Biblical Studies and Ancient Languages, Australian Catholic UniversityThe Greek Verb Revisited: A Fresh Approach for Biblical Exegesis offers a coherent and compelling account of the Greek verb through the combined efforts of a diverse, multidisciplinary team of linguists and scholars. Crucially, this notable volume also demonstrates the incomparable fruitfulness of long-term multidisciplinary collaborative scholarship. It is hoped that this exemplary collegial collaboration will help inspire a new wave of similar projects in biblical studies to move the discussion forward on any and all issues of consequence.--Randall K. J. Tan, PhD, vice president, biblical research, Global Bible InitiativeThis book is fascinating and hard to put down despite some of the technicality of the treatments. I particularly appreciated the multidisciplinary representation (classical, biblical, linguistic) and diachronic perspective from Homer to modern Greek. Helpful frameworks are provided to understand the Greek verb such as semantics, pragmatics, and discourse information structure. Through all of this, particular conclusions continue to reverberate in my thinking: Certainly, the augment in the indicative marks past time (allowing for pragmatic uses); most likely the Greek verb system is primarily aspectual (as opposed to tense-based); and clearly the choice of verbal aspect is exegetically significant (amplifying our need to properly understand it). I am already incorporating insights gleaned from The Greek Verb Revisited in my pedagogy and research.--Fredrick J. Long, professor of New Testament and director of Greek instruction, Asbury Theological Seminary; international coordinator of ΓΡΚ Greek Honor Society, GlossaHouseThis is an important volume that deserves careful consideration. It will no doubt occupy a significant position within modern discussions of the Greek verbal system, and rightly so.--Constantine R. Campbell, PhD, associate professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

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Book SynopsisRevelation is often considered one of the most confusing books of the Bible, and consequently it's regularly overlooked or ignored. But no longer. In Between the Cross and the Throne, Matthew Emerson walks us through the book of Revelation, unpacking its complex imagery and pointing out major themes. In conversational tone, he reminds us that Christ died, but he has risen. The Lord reigns, but evil persists. We live between Christ's ascension and his final conquest--and that should give us hope.Trade ReviewEmerson is not only one of evangelicalism's brightest up-and-coming scholars, but one of its best pastoral communicators. This fine little book is evidence of that. --Bruce Ashford, provost, dean of the faculty, and professor of theology and culture, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary"Crisp, clear, and engaging, Between the Cross and the Throne briefly and competently examines the frequently misunderstood and often avoided book of Revelation. Readers will enjoy it and find themselves understanding much about Revelation's content, genres, imagery, narrative, theology, and message."--Christopher W. Morgan, dean and professor of theology, School of Christian Ministries, California Baptist University"Christians often avoid reading Revelation because it either scares or confuses them--or both. Fret no more! Matthew Emerson has written a fantastic commentary on the most fantastical book of the Bible, balancing scholarly study with on-the-ground Christian life. Between the Cross and the Throne is a helpful and hopeful primer on Revelation for the layperson, the student, the pastor, the professor, and everyone in between."--Brandon D. Smith, author of Rooted: Theology for Growing Christians"Emerson has done an invaluable service to the church by providing a clear and concise summary of the main themes of Revelation. He employs sound principles of interpretation to guide the reader in properly understanding Revelation's message. But Emerson doesn't leave the reader in the text of the ancient world. He also includes thoughtful and pointed application of the text. This book is a great introduction to the book of Revelation."--Benjamin L. Merkle, professor of New Testament and Greek, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary"Emerson understands that Revelation is the conclusion of the Biblical story, so Between the Cross and the Throne accomplishes much more than just introducing one of the books of the Bible. It introduces the whole Bible by attending closely to the key terms, ideas, and movements of thought found in that final book."--Fred Sanders, Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University"If you are looking for the next great work that suggests the identity of the antichrist, predicts the time of the rapture, highlights the solely Jewish flavor of the eschaton, and provides rich descriptions of the millennium, you can go ahead and put this book down. It's not about that. This book, Between the Cross and the Throne, by Matt Emerson, is about the book of Revelation. Emerson provides a rich mosaic of exegetical, biblical-theological, and pastoral scenery for the reader to enjoy and by which they will be instructed. Emerson provides those interested with simple but altogether adequate explanations of some of Revelation's complexities (a feat in itself), a paradigm to understand the shape and message of the book, and a beautiful portrayal of Jesus as King and Savior. I think it's the best thing like it in print. It will reward scholars, pastors, and laypeople alike who pick it up. We have used it in Sunday School at Redeemer Baptist Church to our great benefit. So get it and read it. You won't regret it. May the Emerson tribe be blessed!"--Jeff Mooney, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Old Testament Theology

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Book SynopsisWhile he was in prison, Paul wrote a letter to the Ephesian Christians whose magnificent themes have echoed throughout the centuries: the exaltation of Christ, the church as his body, believers as his new creation, and his defeat of the cosmic powers that opposed him. Throughout, he makes clear that everything we are and have is ours only "in Christ."In Ephesians Verse by Verse, Grant R. Osborne offers a clear exposition of this letter that takes seriously both its first--century context and what it means for us today. Pastors, Bible study leaders, and invested laypeople will all benefit from Osborne's careful reading of the text and commitment to making sense of the New Testament without scholarly jargon.The Osborne New Testament Commentary Series is a set of commentaries on every New Testament book. In each volume, Grant R. Osborne seeks to carefully exposit the text in plain language, bringing out the treasures in each book and making them accessible for today's readers.Trade ReviewGrant Osborne's Ephesians: Verse by Verse is a commentary written by a churchman, for the church. Lucid and engaging, the exposition helpfully unpacks Paul's letter in a way that dense logical arguments become clear and hard-to-understand theological concepts are made accessible. Especially praiseworthy is the way Dr. Osborne walks the reader through sometimes divisive passages, summarizing and explaining clearly various interpretive positions. His arguments are consistently fair-minded and balanced, instructive as well as applicable to modern life. Here pastors and other students of God's Word will find a rich resource for navigating Paul's Ephesians.--George H. Guthrie, Benjamin W. Perry Professor of Bible, Union University"As a pastor, I have often turned to Osborne's work not only for sermon preparation but personal study. Osborne has a way of balancing academic work and an emphasis on practical application from the biblical truth he is expounding. This truly is a great resource for all Christians wanting to study Ephesians."--Cody Kargus, senior pastor, Maranatha Evangelical Free Church (Rice Lake, WI)"A clear and powerful exposition of Ephesians. This commentary has succeeded in explaining how the Triune God works to bring about our salvation and how Christians are to live individually and as a church under the lordship of Christ. The last section on our spiritual warfare is described very vividly and practically. A must-have for Bible study and sermon preparation."--Janson Chan, executive director, Timothy Training International"Dr. Grant R. Osborne is well-known to have invested his entire life in the study and explication of the New Testament. His many writings reflect the detailed breadth and depth of his involvement with the text, but in this series, he seeks to complement much of his other work by removing the complexity of many modern commentaries. Here, he provides an easy-to-read explanation of Ephesians and applies its teachings to our lives today. Anyone interested in the mission and writings of the Apostle Paul will find this work to be personally enriching and refreshing indeed."--Barry J. Beitzel, professor of Old Testament and Semitic languages, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

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Book SynopsisIn this lively introduction, J. Nelson Kraybill shows how the book of Revelation was understood by its original readers and what it means for Christians today. Kraybill places Revelation in its first-century context, opening a window into the political, economic, and social realities of the early church. His fresh interpretation highlights Revelation's liturgical structure and directs readers' attentions to twenty-first-century issues of empire, worship, and allegiance, showing how John's apocalypse is relevant to the spiritual life of believers today. The book includes maps, timelines, photos, a glossary, discussion questions, and stories of modern Christians who live out John's vision of a New Jerusalem.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Worship Is Political1. A Prophet in Trouble2. Stampeding Empires3. Beastly Worship4. Accuser of Our Comrades5. The Cosmic Throne Room6. The Lamb Is Lord of History7. Seal of the Living God8. A Harlot Drunk with Blood9. The Economics of Worship10. Letters to Seven Churches11. All Things New12. Long-Term HopeTimeline of Events, People, and Empires That Figure in RevelationGlossaryRelative Value of Roman Coins in the First Century ADIndexes

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Book SynopsisThis commentary, like each in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible, is designed to serve the church--providing a rich resource for preachers, teachers, students, and study groups--and demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of Scripture. In this addition to the series, Joseph Mangina offers a constructive ecclesiology for the role and mission of the church in the twenty-first century formed by a close examination of Revelation.Table of ContentsSeries PrefacePrefaceAbbreviationsIntroductionPart I: Jesus at PatmosRevelation 1: Seeing VoicesRevelation 2-3: The Churches of AsiaPart II: The Making and Remaking of the WorldRevelation 4: The Eyes of the CherubimRevelation 5: The Slaughtered LambRevelation 6: The Wrath of the LambRevelation 7: The Great TribulationRevelation 8-9: Out of the AbyssRevelation 10: Eating the BookRevelation 11: Death in JerusalemPart III: Fallen Is BabylonRevelation 12: Daughter ZionRevelation 13: The Defeat of the SaintsRevelation 14: The Eternal GospelRevelation 15: The Song of the LambRevelation 16: The Cup of God's Wrath Revelation 17: The Great WhoreRevelation 18: The End of BabylonPart IV: The Supper of the LambRevelation 19: The Rider on the White HorseRevelation 20: The Death of DeathRevelation 21: The Bride of the LambRevelation 22: Come Lord Jesus!

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Book SynopsisThe Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible encourages readers to explore how the vital roots of the ancient Christian tradition inform and shape faithfulness today. In this volume, one of today's leading theologians offers a theological reading of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. As with other series volumes, this commentary is designed to serve the church, providing a rich resource for preachers, teachers, students, and study groups.

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Book SynopsisAlthough Jesus' parables may seem simple on the surface, they convey deep and complex truths about God's Kingdom. The parables Jesus uses in his teaching aren't merely illustrations or moral tales. They are intricate stories that reveal the mysteries central to the kingdom of God. In this volume of the Not Your Average Bible Study series, John D. Barry unravels the many layers of Jesus' parables, showing us the radical truths contained within. With an eye toward practical application and personal reflection, this Bible study is the perfect way to study the teachings of Jesus on your own or in a group.

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Book Synopsis "And the Word became flesh"John's Gospel famously opens with a poetic prologue about the Word. However, after these initial verses, the theme of God's Word incarnate seems to fade.The silence is only apparent. In The Word from the Beginning, Bruce G. Schuchard reunites John's prologue with the rest of his Gospel. What Jesus does in the Gospel embodies who Jesus is in the prologue. Jesus's words and actions reveal and unfold his unique identity as the Word. Jesus is indeed God's Word enfleshed.This theological reading of John's Gospel unifies Jesus's identity, words, and work, opening up implications for Johannine Christology.

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Book SynopsisAn expert Bible teacher unpacks key passages from Romans.Trade ReviewJohn Stott explains these challenging chapters with great clarity... He enables us to get our heads around core truths for the Christian journey. -- Hugh Palmer * Former Rector, All Souls Langham Place, London *A fantastic explanation of an amazing section of the Bible. -- Jonathan Lamb * Minister-at-Large, Keswick Ministries *

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Book SynopsisWe all long for a full, rich satisfying life. But how do we fill up the empty places in our soul? How can we quench our thirst for something deeper, more lasting, more meaningful? John urges us to take a fresh look at Jesus and he invites us to renew our faith in the One who promises to be the way to true life. 26 studies in 2 parts for individuals or groups. This revised title features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a "now or later" section in each study.

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Book SynopsisUnlike Paul’s letters to the Galatians or the Corinthians, the letter to the Ephesians contains almost no clues about the situation and issues its recipients faced. Nevertheless, the letter vividly depicts how God’s will revealed in Christ reorients believers’ lives toward unity, mutual respect, submission and love – in short, new life in Christ, relying on his power and strength. Darrell Bock shows how this precious jewel of a letter combines gospel doctrine, enablement and exhortation to life.

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Book SynopsisIn the book of Acts, we see the church unleashed on society to make God’s kingdom known. Thousands came to faith, signs and wonders inspired awe, and the church was radically united together for God’s work. But we also see the tensions of the early church – struggles over belief and holiness, leadership and unity. 2000 years later, how can we learn from Acts to be the church unleashed? These seven studies explore different aspects of the church seen in Acts and applies them for the church today as we work out our mission in the world. Specially designed for small groups and individuals based on the theme of Spring Harvest 2020, this workbook contains material for seven sessions, all of which help small groups engage with the Scriptures and apply them to daily life. Each study includes Bible passages, key thoughts and comments, questions to reflect upon or discuss, action points and prayer guidance.

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Book SynopsisThe letter to the Philippians illuminates a warm relationship between the apostle Paul and the Philippian believers. Despite difficult situations being experienced on both sides, Paul finds ample reason to celebrate what God in Christ has done and is doing in the believers' lives. Jeannine K. Brown's commentary explores the themes of this epistle, how its message is still relevant to Christians in the twenty-first century. She shows how motifs of joy, contentment and unity abound as Paul reminds the Philippians of the supreme value of knowing Jesus the Messiah, and highlights their significance for shaping the contemporary church towards living more deeply its identity in Christ. Part of the Tyndale New Testament commentary series, Philippians: An Introduction and Commentary examines the text section-by-section – exploring the context in which it was written, providing thoughtful commentary on the letter to the Philippians, and then unpacking its theology. It will leave you with a thorough understanding of the content and structure of Paul’s writing, as well as its meaning and continued relevance for Christians today. The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries are ideal Bible commentaries for students and teachers of theology, as well as being usable for preachers and individual Christians looking to delve deeper into the riches of Scripture and discover its meaning for today. Insightful and comprehensive, Jeannine K. Brown’s commentary on Philippians is a brilliant introduction that will give you a renewed appreciation for this rich Pauline epistle and a greater knowledge of why it is important to the Christian faith.

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Book SynopsisThe gospel writers were masters of 'Midrash', a popular literary technique in the ancient Jewish world. Midrash enables authors to promote their ideas by weaving them into well known biblical themes. The gospels contain coded, midrashic, messages that would have resonated with their contemporary Jewish audience. Approaching the "New Testament" from a midrashic perspective leads to a radically new picture of Jesus as a political leader. Not, as is often claimed a revolutionary against Roman occupation. One prominent theme, that of the Holy Grail, which is central to an understanding of the revolutionary agenda, was virtually (but not quite) written out the gospels, only to resurface in medieval Christian folk lore. The failure of Jesus' revolution came about, not with his crucifixion, but long before with the imprisonment and subsequent execution of John the Baptist, the only qualifying candidate for high office in the revolutionary scheme. From this time forward Jesus and his disciples faced an uphill struggle. Their ultimate demise was inevitable, and Jesus knew this, as the narrative bears out.

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Book SynopsisHailed as a “classic reference book” by The Right Reverend James Jones, former Bishop of Liverpool, The New Testament Guide provides readers with a complete all-in-one journey through the books of the New Testament. Easy to read and navigate, this volume explores, explains, and brings to life the history, stories, cultures, and messages of each book. The accessibility of Andrew Knowles’ writing demystifies many aspects of the scriptures, and deepens our understanding of their principles, doctrine, and messages for us today. Interspersed with boxed features that highlight key events, places, people and biblical passages, The New Testament Guide is an ideal introduction for new scholars and interested readers alike who have little or no grounding in the subject.

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Book SynopsisHailed as a “classic reference book” by The Right Reverend James Jones, former Bishop of Liverpool, The Old Testament Guide provides readers with a complete all-in-one journey through the books of the Old Testament. Easy to read and navigate, this volume explores, explains, and brings to life the history, stories, cultures, and messages of each book. The accessibility of Andrew Knowles’ writing demystifies and contextualises many aspects of the Scriptures, and deepens our understanding of their principles, doctrine, and messages for us today. Interspersed with boxed features that highlight key events, places, people and biblical passages, The Old Testament Guide is an ideal introduction for new scholars and interested readers alike who have little or no grounding in the subject.

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