Peoples of the Old Testament World
Title | Peoples of the Old Testament World PDF eBook |
Author | Alfred J. Hoerth |
Publisher | Baker Academic |
Pages | 434 |
Release | 1998-08-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1441206442 |
Detailed historical and archaeological essays give insight into the many people groups who interacted with and influenced ancient Israel.
Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament
Title | Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament PDF eBook |
Author | John H. Walton |
Publisher | Baker Academic |
Pages | 384 |
Release | 2018-05-15 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1493414364 |
Leading evangelical scholar John Walton surveys the cultural context of the ancient Near East, bringing insight to the interpretation of specific Old Testament passages. This new edition of a top-selling textbook has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout to reflect the refined thinking of a mature scholar. It includes over 30 illustrations. Students and pastors who want to deepen their understanding of the Old Testament will find this a helpful and instructive study.
People of the Covenant
Title | People of the Covenant PDF eBook |
Author | Dianne Bergant |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 202 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781580510905 |
Sister Dianne Bergant invites readers to explore the First Testament through the lens of the people who populate it. Here we learn about the relationship between God and God's chosen people from Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Joshua, Deborah, David, Solomon, Moses, Isaiah, Aaron, Zadok, Woman Wisdom, Job, Ruth, and many more. In the process we learn the history and relevance of ancient Israel while learning about the ancestors, judges, kings, prophets, priests, wise ones, mysterious figures, rebels, lovers, and healers who bring the First Testament to life and speak to us today. Book jacket.
A History of the Bible
Title | A History of the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | John Barton |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 642 |
Release | 2020-08-04 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0143111205 |
A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priest In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy Scripture," a non-negotiable authority straight from God, has prevailed in Western society for some time. And while it provides a firm foundation for centuries of Christian teaching, it denies the depth, variety, and richness of this fascinating text. In A History of the Bible, John Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religious system, but rather a product of a long and intriguing process, which has inspired Judaism and Christianity, but still does not describe the whole of either religion. Barton shows how the Bible is indeed an important source of religious insight for Jews and Christians alike, yet argues that it must be read in its historical context--from its beginnings in myth and folklore to its many interpretations throughout the centuries. It is a book full of narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems, and letters, each with their own character and origin stories. Barton explains how and by whom these disparate pieces were written, how they were canonized (and which ones weren't), and how they were assembled, disseminated, and interpreted around the world--and, importantly, to what effect. Ultimately, A History of the Bible argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages religious communities to move away from the Bible's literal wording--which is impossible to determine--and focus instead on the broader meanings of scripture.
Jensen's Survey of the Old Testament
Title | Jensen's Survey of the Old Testament PDF eBook |
Author | Irving L. Jensen |
Publisher | Moody Publishers |
Pages | 494 |
Release | 1978-06-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1575676087 |
A useful survey of the Old Testament that will aid in understanding difficult passages. This one volume contains all of Irving Jensen's Bible self-study guides to the Old Testament.
The World of the New Testament
Title | The World of the New Testament PDF eBook |
Author | Joel B. Green |
Publisher | Baker Academic |
Pages | 766 |
Release | 2013-08-15 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1441240543 |
This volume addresses the most important issues related to the study of New Testament writings. Two respected senior scholars have brought together a team of distinguished specialists to introduce the Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman backgrounds necessary for understanding the New Testament and the early church. Contributors include renowned scholars such as Lynn H. Cohick, David A. deSilva, James D. G. Dunn, and Ben Witherington III. The book includes seventy-five photographs, fifteen maps, numerous tables and charts, illustrations, and bibliographies. All students of the New Testament will value this reliable, up-to-date, comprehensive textbook and reference volume on the New Testament world.
Exploring People of the Old Testament
Title | Exploring People of the Old Testament PDF eBook |
Author | John Phillips |
Publisher | Kregel Academic |
Pages | 151 |
Release | 2006-04-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0825433843 |
This inaugural volume in the John Phillips Bible Characters series provides a rich exposition of the lives of twenty-seven significant--and sometimes overlooked--people in the Old Testament. An excellent resource for pastors and teachers.