Old Testaments Books
Cambridge University Press Qumran Wisdom and the New Testament
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Introduction to the Old Testament
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Cambridge University Press The Feminized Hero in Second Temple Judaism
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Cambridge University Press The Theology of the Book of Samuel
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Cambridge University Press Sex and Sexuality in the Ancient Near East
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Cambridge University Press Ritual and Rhetoric in Leviticus
Book SynopsisThis book grounds its rhetorical approach in a methodological critique of current trends in the study of Leviticus, then works systematically through Leviticus 116. It goes beyond Leviticus to show the unexpected impact of the book's ritual rhetoric about priests and sacrifice in later religious traditions.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'Ritual and Rhetoric in Leviticus is a lively, very readable, and clear exposition of a scholarly approach to biblical material that Watts has pioneered in the field of biblical studies. This book is indeed a timely contribution to understanding the book of Leviticus, a body of texts that continues to receive a great deal of attention from so many different standpoints.' Calum Carmichael, Cornell UniversityReview of the hardback: 'Though Leviticus might not seem important at first glance, it has been the focus of several major publications recently. In addition, it is a highly fraught issue for Christians and Jews. Watts provides an original approach to many issues, offering a significant alternative to recent treatments. This book is a very exciting, often original, well-produced and thorough study of some important questions.' David Carr, Union Theological SeminaryReview of the hardback: 'Watts skilfully carries out his fresh reading of Leviticus with penetrating attention to persuasive effects of literary features (e.g., genre conventions, repetitive structures, negative stipulations, terminology); robust interaction with secondary sources and comparative materials; and excellent writing that is engaging, precise, and concise. With finely tuned logic, Watts builds his case from critiques of existing ritual interpretations to identification of rhetoric supporting a priestly monopoly to the breathtaking conclusion that these ritual instructions at the heart of the Pentateuch legitimated authority of the whole collection of writings and played the pivotal role in elevating it to the status of scripture.' Roy E. Gane, The Catholic Biblical QuarterlyReview of the hardback: '… lively and stimulating …' Journal for the Study of the Old TestamentReview of the hardback: 'Watts' movement between the 'original' rhetorical setting and contemporary issues arising from the study of Leviticus makes for an engaging read, as well as moments of self-reflection about one's own rhetorical use of texts.' The Expository TimesReview of the hardback: 'This brief review cannot do justice to the wealth of careful argumentation and textual analysis contained in this volume. I recommend it strongly as a study of ritual texts in Leviticus, and more generally as a work demonstrating the value of rhetorical analysis of biblical ritual texts, and as a study of the ideology and literary activity of ancient Israel's Aaronide priesthood.' AJS ReviewTable of Contents1. Introduction: ritual text and ritual interpretation; 2. The rhetoric of ritual instruction; 3. The rhetoric of burnt offerings; 4. The rhetoric of sin, guilt and ritual offerings; 5. The rhetoric of ritual narrative; 6. The rhetoric of atonement; 7. The rhetoric of priesthood; 8. The rhetoric of sacrifice; 9. The rhetoric of scripture; Bibliography; Index of biblical citations; Index of other ancient literature; Index of authors; Index of subjects.
£37.99
Cambridge University Press God and Politics in Esther
Book SynopsisA political crisis erupts when the Persian government falls to fanatics, and a Jewish insider goes rogue, determined to save her people at all costs. God and Politics in Esther explores politics and faith. It is about an era in which the prophets have been silenced and miracles have ceased, and Jewish politics has come to depend not on commands from on high, but on the boldness and belief of each woman and man. Esther takes radical action to win friends and allies, reverse terrifying decrees, and bring God's justice into the world with her own hands. Hazony's The Dawn has long been a cult classic, read at Purim each year the world over. Twenty years on, this revised edition brings the book to much wider attention. Three controversial new chapters address the astonishingly radical theology that emerges from amid the political intrigues of the book.Trade Review'Without fanfare, Hazony takes us step by step through the plot and personalities inherent in the megillah, and through his scholarship gives us a true, adult, sophisticated view of historical events that were to inspire and teach us the greatness of our faith and of our G-d.' Alan Jay Gerber, The Jewish Star'For anyone who is seeking an understanding of an ancient biblical text that is not only exceptionally original and insightful but is also incredibly relevant for today's world, Hazony's new book is a must.' Yoel Meltzer, The Times of Israel Blogs (blogs.timesofisrael.com)'God and Politics in Esther presents a serious political philosophy as well as a sophisticated reading of a Jewish festival too often cast in terms of a mere costume party. With expansive readings of the story of Joseph, an exegesis of the idea central behind the destruction of Amalek, and an interpretation of the political meaning of idolatry, it's not for the faint of heart. And though Hazony's style sometimes bends toward the archaic, it's a small price to pay for the bigness of his ideas.' Ashley Rindsberg, The Huffington PostTable of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Esther One: 1. Submission and rule; Esther Two: 2. Political favor; Esther Three: 3. The enemy; 4. The king's men; 5. Idolatry; 6. Disobedience; 7. Joseph; 8. Amalek; 9. Anti-Semitism; Esther Four: 10. Pressure; 11. Court Jew; 12. The decision; Esther Five: 13. The plan; 14. Reaction; Esther Six: 15. Power shift; 16. Downfall; 17. Allies; Esther Seven: 18. The last appeal; 19. Political power; 20. The Jews' war; 21. The morality of war; Esther Nine: 22. The festival; 23. Politics and faith; Afterword: I. A missile over Tel Aviv; II. God and emergence; III. God casts no shadow; Notes; Index of names; Index of scriptural references; The Hebrew Esther text.
£29.44
Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to the Book of Isaiah
Book SynopsisThe Cambridge Companion to Isaiah is aimed at students, teachers, and interested readers of all kinds who would like an up-to-date and reliable guide to the book of Isaiah. It includes diverse perspectives from leading scholars all over the world, and a wide range of methodological approaches.
£24.69
Cambridge University Press The Theology of the Books of Nahum Habakkuk and
Book SynopsisThe books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah address problems in and around ancient Judah in ways that are as incisive and critical as they are optimistic and constructive. Daniel C. Timmer's study situates these books in their social and political contexts, examining their unique theology and later cultural reception.
£21.84
Cambridge University Press Biblical Theology
Book SynopsisIn Biblical Theology, Ben Witherington, III, examines the theology of the Old and New Testaments as a totality. Going beyond an account of carefully crafted Old and New Testament theologies, he demonstrates the ideas that make the Bible a sacred book with a unified theology. Witherington brings a distinctive methodology to this study. Taking a constructive approach, he first examines the foundations of the writers'' symbolic universe - what they thought and presupposed about God - and how they revealed those thoughts through the narratives of the Old and New Testaments. He also shows how the historical contexts and intellectual worlds of the Old and New Testaments conditioned their narratives, and, in the process, created a large coherent Biblical world view, one that progressively reveals the character and action of God. Thus, the Yahweh of the Old Testament, the Son in the Gospels, and the Father, Son, and Spirit in the New Testament writings are viewed as persons who are part of theTrade Review'Anyone who has thought about how to write a biblical theology will agree that it is a daunting task. There is no one obvious methodology that can begin to do justice to the complex unity and variegated diversity of all sixty-six books of the Bible. It is no wonder that very few biblical scholars have either the competence or the audacity to attempt such a task. Ben Witherington, III, has plenty of both. His whole career as a teacher and writer, wide-ranging in both activities, has prepared him for it, and he relishes the work of moving back and forth between detailed exegesis and big ideas. Rather than trying to sum up how he tackles the task, let me say just that the book is full of refreshing surprises. Highly Recommended! Richard Bauckham, St Andrews University, Scotland'Biblical Theology is a magisterial work, the sort of book that could only have been written by a first-class scholar after decades of reading and reflection, of inquiry and scholarship. In turn, it will stand for decades more as a benchmark in its field.' Philip Jenkins, Baylor University'Biblical Theology argues that to undertake a real biblical theology we must let each Testament speak on its own terms and keep track of the progress and newness of how God revealed his program. Examining texts in context and showing both their message and the distinctions in how themes merge, there is a compelling argument that the two Testaments do converge. This study will suggest the myriad of ways this can be seen while interacting with a host of other key Old Testament and New Testament studies. This is solid resource worth careful study and reflection.' Darrell L. Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary'Biblical theology, an expression used by many in irresponsible and careless ways, needs to be defined: Biblical Theology does that. Biblical theology needs to be demonstrated theme after theme in passage after passage in a manner that respects the Bible's big narrative; Biblical Theology does this, too. And biblical theology, if it is responsible to the deep traditions of the church, must square with classic Christian creeds, and this book does that too. Ben Witherington, III's book will become a standard text for decades, not only for its content but its responsible respect for Bible and creed.' Scot McKnight, Northern Seminary'In Biblical Theology, Ben Witherington, III shares with us the fruits of his many decades of deep reflection on the Bible's 'symbolic universe, its narrative thought world, and its theologizing proper'. Writing a biblical theology is a daunting task to be undertaken only by those who have been engaged in the study of the Bible both on the macro and the micro level, and Witherington fits the bill having writing many important monographs and commentaries that in-form his present work. I found myself challenged, informed and enriched by his thinking and recommend this book to all who want to grow in their knowledge of Scripture.' Tremper Longman, III, Westmont CollegeTable of Contents1. A method to the madness; 2. The God of the Burning Bush; 3. The God of Golgotha; 4. The God of the Burning Heart; 5. The stars align in constellations - the storied world of the Bible: Part One; 6. The stars align in constellations - the storied world of the Bible: Part Two; 7. The passion play and its sequels without equal; 8. Covenanting and theologizing after the fall and before the incarnation; 9. Covenanting and theologizing after the incarnation and before pentecost; 10. New covenanting in the eschatological age of the spirit; 11. The election results; 12. Where the reformation went wrong; 13. Faith in the final future - the New Creation; 14. The threefold cord - theology, ethics, and praxis; 15. And so? A cautionary conclusion; Appendix A: Biblical theology and New Testament theology - a dialogue with Francis Watson; Appendix B: The death of sin in the death of Jesus: atonement theology.
£29.44
Cambridge University Press Genres of Rewriting in Second Temple Judaism
Book SynopsisIn this book, Molly Zahn investigates how early Jewish scribes rewrote their authoritative traditions in the course of transmitting them, from minor edits in the course of copying to whole new compositions based on prior works. Scholars have detected evidence for rewriting in a wide variety of textual contexts, but Zahn''s is the first book to map manuscripts and translations of biblical books, so-called ''parabiblical'' compositions, and the sectarian literature from Qumran in relation to one another. She introduces a new, adaptable set of terms for talking about rewriting, using the idea of genre as a tool to compare and contrast different cases. Although rewriting has generally been understood as a vehicle for biblical interpretation, Zahn moves beyond that framework to demonstrate that rewriting was a pervasive textual strategy in the Second Temple period. Her book contributes to a powerful new model of early Jewish textuality, illuminating the rich and diverse culture out of whichTrade Review'… a significant contribution to the study of retelling, biblical hermeneutics, and material philology … This book moves the conversation about genre and rewriting to a new level as it is both theoretically sophisticated and philologically rigorous.' Hindy Najman, Journal for the Study of the Old TestamentTable of Contents1. Rewriting, revision, and reuse: language and methods; 2. Genre and rewriting; 3. Revision and reuse in the Bible; 4. Beyond 'rewritten Bible': revision and reuse in the Temple Scroll, Jubilees, and Qumran sectarian works; 5. Translation and/as rewriting: the Greek Bible, the Targumim, and the Genesis Apocryphon; 6. Diverse genres of reuse: centripetal, limited, historical résumé, pastiche; 7. Second temple rewriting in context: authority, exegesis, and scribal culture.
£31.90
Cambridge University Press Biblical Philosophy
Book SynopsisInBiblical Philosophy,Dru Johnson examines how the texts of Christian Scripture argue philosophically with ancient and modern readers alike. He demonstrates how biblical literature bears the distinct markers of a philosophical style in its use of literary and philosophical strategies to reason about the nature of reality and our place within it. Johnson questions traditional definitions of philosophy and compares the Hebraic style of philosophy with the intellectual projects of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Hellenism. Identifying the genetic features of the Hebraic philosophical style, Johnson traces its development from its hybridization in Hellenistic Judaism to its retrieval by the New Testament authors. He also shows how the Gospels and letters of Paul exhibit the same genetic markers, modes of argument, particular argumentforms, and philosophical convictions that define the Hebraic style, while they engaged with Hellenistic rhetoric.His volume offers a model for thinking about pTrade Review'Johnson tackles issues of composition, interpretation, and scriptural message for contemporary times ... The tightly argued chapters cover history, geography, culture, language, literature, personalities, philosophy, and religion ... Recommended.' Z. Garber, CHOICETable of ContentsPart I. Philosophical Styles: 1. What counts as philosophy; 2. Philosophy before the Greeks: the Ancient Near Eastern intellectual context; Part II. Hebraic Philosophy: The Hebraic Philosophical Style: 3. The Hebraic philosophical style; 4. Mapping philosophy in story, law, and poetry; Part III. Persistence in Hellenistic Judaism: 5. The philosophical styles of Hellenistic Judaism; 6. Hebraic philosophical style in the Gospels; 7. Paul in stoic garments; Part IV: Prototypes of Hebraic Philosophical Argument: 8. Hebraic and scientific epistemology; 9. Biblical truth and human logic; 10. Pictures of justification.
£29.99
Zondervan 1 and 2 Kings
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
£12.99
Zondervan Daniel
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
£14.24
Zondervan Isaiah
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
£14.24
Zondervan MicahMalachi
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
£12.99
Zondervan Psalms
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
£14.24
Zondervan Joshua
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
£14.24
Zondervan 1 and 2 Chronicles
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
£14.24
HarperChristian Resources Goliath Must Fall Bible Study Guide plus
Book SynopsisPastor Louie Giglio examines the story of David and Goliath to reveal how we must slay the giants of fear, rejection, complacency, anxiety, anger, and addiction in our lives.
£14.24
HarperChristian Resources Pursuing God Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming
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Zondervan 1 Samuel2 Kings
Book SynopsisNow completely revised, 1 Samuel–2 Kings continues the Gold Medallion Award–winning legacy of The Expositor’s Bible Commentary series, making world-class biblical scholarship accessible to all people.
£44.64
Zondervan 1 ChroniclesJob
Book SynopsisThe award-winning Expositor’s Bible Commentary---now completely revised. The original work has earned its reputation with students, professors, and pastors the world over. Now this thirteen-volume set builds upon the foundation of its predecessor with the most current scholarship and resources.
£44.64
Zondervan Psalms Expositors Bible Commentary 05
Book SynopsisThe award-winning Expositor’s Bible Commentary---now completely revised. The original work has earned its reputation with students, professors, and pastors the world over. Now this thirteen-volume set builds upon the foundation of its predecessor with the most current scholarship and resources.
£48.44
Zondervan Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy
Book SynopsisThis series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.Trade Review'A unique and important commentary. …There is nothing else like it available today.' * Richard E. Averbeck, professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Seminary *'Enables scholars, pastors, and laity to access the rich data from over one hundred and seventy years of explorations and excavations in the Near East.' * K. Lawson Younger, professor of Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *'This is an impressive and rich resource…judiciously researched. …Notwithstanding their traditional approach to Scripture, I heartily recommend this series with enthusiasm.' * Shalom Paul, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Bible Department, Hebrew University *'This tool is a rich gift to everyone who seeks to teach Scriptures.' * John Ortberg, author and pastor *'To me, every Christian should own these commentaries.' * Dan Kimball, author and pastor *
£63.00
Zondervan Joshua Judges Ruth 1 and 2 Samuel
Book SynopsisThis series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.Trade Review'A unique and important commentary. …There is nothing else like it available today.' * Richard E. Averbeck, professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Seminary *'Enables scholars, pastors, and laity to access the rich data from over one hundred and seventy years of explorations and excavations in the Near East.' * K. Lawson Younger, professor of Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *'This is an impressive and rich resource…judiciously researched. …Notwithstanding their traditional approach to Scripture, I heartily recommend this series with enthusiasm.' * Shalom Paul, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Bible Department, Hebrew University *'This tool is a rich gift to everyone who seeks to teach Scriptures.' * John Ortberg, author and pastor *'To me, every Christian should own these commentaries.' * Dan Kimball, author and pastor *
£49.50
Zondervan 1 and 2 Kings 1 and 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah
Book SynopsisThis series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.Trade Review'A unique and important commentary. …There is nothing else like it available today.' * Richard E. Averbeck, professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Seminary *'Enables scholars, pastors, and laity to access the rich data from over one hundred and seventy years of explorations and excavations in the Near East.' * K. Lawson Younger, professor of Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *'This is an impressive and rich resource…judiciously researched. …Notwithstanding their traditional approach to Scripture, I heartily recommend this series with enthusiasm.' * Shalom Paul, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Bible Department, Hebrew University *'This tool is a rich gift to everyone who seeks to teach Scriptures.' * John Ortberg, author and pastor *'To me, every Christian should own these commentaries.' * Dan Kimball, author and pastor *
£52.55
Zondervan Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel
Book SynopsisThis series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.Trade Review'A unique and important commentary. …There is nothing else like it available today.' * Richard E. Averbeck, professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Seminary *'Enables scholars, pastors, and laity to access the rich data from over one hundred and seventy years of explorations and excavations in the Near East.' * K. Lawson Younger, professor of Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *'This is an impressive and rich resource…judiciously researched. …Notwithstanding their traditional approach to Scripture, I heartily recommend this series with enthusiasm.' * Shalom Paul, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Bible Department, Hebrew University *'This tool is a rich gift to everyone who seeks to teach Scriptures.' * John Ortberg, author and pastor *'To me, every Christian should own these commentaries.' * Dan Kimball, author and pastor *
£52.20
Zondervan The Minor Prophets Job Psalms Proverbs
Book SynopsisThis series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.Trade Review'A unique and important commentary. …There is nothing else like it available today.' * Richard E. Averbeck, professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Seminary *'Enables scholars, pastors, and laity to access the rich data from over one hundred and seventy years of explorations and excavations in the Near East.' * K. Lawson Younger, professor of Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *'This is an impressive and rich resource…judiciously researched. …Notwithstanding their traditional approach to Scripture, I heartily recommend this series with enthusiasm.' * Shalom Paul, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Bible Department, Hebrew University *'This tool is a rich gift to everyone who seeks to teach Scriptures.' * John Ortberg, author and pastor *'To me, every Christian should own these commentaries.' * Dan Kimball, author and pastor *
£52.25
Zondervan The Message of the Prophets
Book SynopsisIn The Message of the Prophets, author J. Daniel Hays offers a scholarly, yet readable and student-friendly introductory survey of the Old Testament prophetic literature that presents the message of each prophet in both its historical and its biblical context, tracking that message through the NT to discuss what it means for believers today.
£36.00
Zondervan Malachi
Book SynopsisDesigned for the pastor and Bible teacher, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament features today''s top Old Testament scholars and brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume. With careful discourse analysis and interpretation of the Hebrew text, the authors trace the flow of argument in each Old Testament book, showing that how a biblical author says something is just as important as what they say.Commentary on each passage follows a clear structure to help readers grasp the flow and meaning of the text: The Main Idea of the Passage: A one- or two-sentence summary of the key ideas the biblical author seeks to communicate. Literary Context: A brief discussion of the relationship of the specific text to the book as a whole and to its place within the broader argument. Translation and Exegetical Outline: Commentators provide their own translations of each text, formatted to highlight its discourse struc
£28.50
Zondervan Academic The Interlinear NIV HebrewEnglish Old Testament
Book SynopsisThese four volumes in one binding include the standard Hebrew text Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia, the NIV (North American version) as the English parallel text, a word for word translation for renderings of specific Hebrew words, and an introduction on how to use the Interlinear text.
£73.80
Zondervan NIV The Grace and Truth Study Bible Trustworthy
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£37.46
Zondervan Niv the Grace and Truth Study Bible Trustworthy
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£71.99
Zondervan Niv the Grace and Truth Study Bible Trustworthy
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Zondervan Leviticus
Book SynopsisA new commentary for today’s world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible’s grand story. SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts.
£28.50
Zondervan Proverbs
Book SynopsisA new commentary for today''s world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible''s grand story.The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and laypeople alike.Each volume employs three main, easy-to-use sections designed to help readers live out God''s story: LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible''s grand story. EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded in its canonical and historical setting. LIVETrade ReviewAn extremely valuable and long overdue series that includes comment on the cultural context of the text, careful exegesis, and guidance on reading the whole Bible as a unity that testifies to Christ as our Savior and Lord. * Graeme Goldsworthy, author of According to Plan *Getting a story is about more than merely enjoying it. It means hearing it, understanding it, and above all, being impacted by it. This commentary series hopes that its readers not only hear and understand the story, but are impacted by it to live in as Christian a way as possible. The editors and contributors set that table very well and open up the biblical story in ways that move us to act with sensitivity and understanding. That makes hearing the story as these authors tell it well worth the time. Well done. * Darrell L. Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary *I love The Story of God Bible Commentary series. It makes the text sing, and helps us hear the story afresh. * John Ortberg, Senior Pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church *I’m a storyteller. Through writing and speaking I talk and teach about understanding the Story of God throughout Scripture and about letting God reveal more of his story as I live it out. Thus I am thrilled to have a commentary series based on the Story of God---a commentary that helps me to Listen to the Story, that Explains the Story, and then encourages me to probe how to Live the Story. A perfect tool for helping every follower of Jesus to walk in the story that God is writing for them. * Judy Douglass, Director of Women’s Resources, Cru *In this promising new series of commentaries, believing biblical scholars bring not only their expertise but their own commitment to Jesus and insights into today’s culture to the Scriptures. The result is a commentary series that is anchored in the text but lives and breathes in the world of today’s church with its variegated pattern of socioeconomic, ethnic, and national diversity. Pastors, Bible study leaders, and Christians of all types who are looking for a substantive and practical guide through the Scriptures will find these volumes helpful. * Frank Thielman, Beeson Divinity School *Pastors and lay people will welcome this new series, which seeks to make the message of the Scriptures clear and to guide readers in appropriating biblical texts for life today. * Daniel I. Block, Wheaton College and Graduate School *The Bible is the story of God and his dealings with humanity from creation to new creation. The Bible is made up more of stories than of any other literary genre. Even the psalms, proverbs, prophecies, letters, and the Apocalypse make complete sense only when set in the context of the grand narrative of the entire Bible. This commentary series breaks new ground by taking all these observations seriously. It asks commentators to listen to the text, to explain the text, and to live the text. Some of the material in these sections overlaps with introduction, detailed textual analysis, and application, respectively, but only some. The most riveting and valuable part of the commentaries are the stories that can appear in any of these sections, from any part of the globe and any part of church history, illustrating the text in any of these areas. Ideal for preaching and teaching. * Craig L. Blomberg, Denver Seminary *The Story of God Bible Commentary series invites readers to probe how the message of the text relates to our situations today. Engagingly readable, it not only explores the biblical text but offers a range of applications and interesting illustrations. * Craig S. Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary *
£31.44
Zondervan Ecclesiastes Song of Songs
Book SynopsisA new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible’s grand story. SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts.Trade Review'An extremely valuable and long overdue series that includes comment on the cultural context of the text, careful exegesis, and guidance on reading the whole Bible as a unity that testifies to Christ as our Savior and Lord.' * Graeme Goldsworth, author of According to Plan *'Getting a story is about more than merely enjoying it. It means hearing it, understanding it, and above all, being impacted by it. This commentary series hopes that its readers not only hear and understand the story but are impacted by it to live in as Christian a way as possible. The editors and contributors set that table very well and open up the biblical story in ways that move us to act with sensitivity and understanding. That makes hearing the story as these authors tell it well worth the time. Well done.' * Darrell L. Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary *'I love The Story of God Bible Commentary series. It makes the text sing and helps us hear the story afresh.' * John Ortberg, Senior Pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church *'I'm a storyteller. Through writing and speaking I talk and teach about understanding the Story of God throughout Scripture and about letting God reveal more of his story as I live it out. Thus I am thrilled to have a commentary series based on the story of God--a commentary that helps me to Listen to the Story, that Explains the Story, and then encourages me to probe how to Live the Story. A perfect tool for helping every follower of Jesus to walk in the story that God is writing for them.' * Judy Douglass, Director of Women’s Resources, Cru *'In this promising new series of commentaries, believing biblical scholars bring not only their expertise but their own commitment to Jesus and insights into today's culture to the Scriptures. The result is a commentary series that is anchored in the text but lives and breathes in the world of today's church with its variegated pattern of socioeconomic, ethnic, and national diversity. Pastors, Bible study leaders, and Christians of all types who are looking for a substantive and practical guide through the Scriptures will find these volumes helpful.' * Frank Thielman, Beeson Divinity School *'Pastors and lay people will welcome this new series, which seeks to make the message of the Scriptures clear and to guide readers in appropriating biblical texts for life today.' * Daniel I. Block, Wheaton College and Graduate School *'The Bible is the story of God and his dealings with humanity from creation to new creation. The Bible is made up more of stories than of any other literary genre. Even the psalms, proverbs, prophecies, letters, and the Apocalypse make complete sense only when set in the context of the grand narrative of the entire Bible. This commentary series breaks new ground by taking all these observations seriously. It asks commentators to listen to the text, to explain the text, and to live the text. Some of the material in these sections overlaps with introduction, detailed textual analysis and application, respectively, but only some. The most riveting and valuable part of the commentaries are the stories that can appear in any of these sections, from any part of the globe and any part of church history, illustrating the text in any of these areas. Ideal for preaching and teaching.' * Craig L. Blomberg, Denver Seminary *'The Story of God Bible Commentary series invites readers to probe how the message of the text relates to our situations today. Engagingly readable, it not only explores the biblical text but offers a range of applications and interesting illustrations.' * Craig S. Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 1 2 Chronicles An Introduction and Study Guide
Book SynopsisLeslie C. Allen introduces students to the 1 & 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament, incorporating insights from over two decades of previous scholarship while grounding his analysis in earlier key works. A Message for Yehud sums up what has been judged to be a fundamental motivation underlying the whole book, a conviction that the obligation to seek the Lord in the light of the Torah and prophetic texts must be laid on the hearts of the community of Yehud in the fourth century BCE. To this end, using Samuel-Kings as a basis, Chronicles reviewed pre-exilic royal history for positive and negative clues as to how the generation for which it was written might achieve this spiritual ideal. In the book, Allen shows how this program was communicated all through the book by literary and rhetorical means.Trade ReviewLeslie C. Allen’s fine introduction and study guide leads readers from clear discussions of introductory questions through concise analysis of the text, including a cogent presentation of the Chronicler’s message to the post-exilic community of Yehud. Highly recommended, especially for beginning students. * Mark A. Throntveit, Elva B. Lovell Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, USA *An accessible first guide to the riches of 1 & 2 Chronicles featuring a careful description of what it actually says, a judicious survey of some of its leading themes, and a summary of the rapidly burgeoning scholarship on this vital topic. * H. G. M. Williamson, Emeritus Regius Professor of Hebrew, University of Oxford, UK *Table of Contents1. Context 2. Interpretations 3. Authorship 4. Themes Bibliography Index
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Alfred A. Knopf The Old Testament
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Baker Publishing Group The Faith of Israel A Theological Survey of the
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Baker Publishing Group Judges and Ruth
Book SynopsisThis concise, carefully organized commentary for pastors presents biblical scholarship to inform authoritative expository preaching and teaching. Each chapter includes the big idea, key themes, and sermon illustrations.
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Introducing the Old Testament
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Paulist Press International,U.S. Reading the Old Testament An Introduction Second
Book SynopsisLawrence Boadt's Reading the Old Testament was recognized as a classic almost from its date of publication in 1984. Without in any way diminishing its famed clarity, judiciousness, and theological depth, two prominent scholars, Richard Clifford and Daniel Harrington, have brought the book into the twenty-first century.
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Paulist Press International,U.S. Dark God Cruelty Sex and Violence in the Old
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