"In this study, Peter Altmann addresses the difficult question of why the Hebrew Bible prohibits consumption of certain birds by placing these birds within the overall appearance of birds in the archaeology, texts, and iconography of the Ancient Near East and within the Bible itself." --

Verse-by-Verse Commentary on Leviticus You Shall Be Holy God told Israel some 20 times in Leviticus, "You shall be holy." This book tells how God wanted Israel to be holy, and what they were to do when they fell short of His holiness. Through the sacrifices, the priesthood, and the good law of God, the Lord made Israel more like their holy God - and points us to Jesus, God's ultimate Holy One. David Guzik is widely known for his popular online, verse by verse commentary on the entire Bible, used by many thousands of pastors, teachers, and everyday Christians worldwide. More information at enduringword.com

ECPA BESTSELLER • FINALIST FOR THE CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD® • Build your Bible IQ and Christian worldview in just fifteen minutes a day! Over the course of a year, Core 52 will help you master the 52 most important passages in the Bible. “You will gain the tools you need for living the life God has called you to.”—Kyle Idleman, pastor and author of Not a Fan “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”—1 Timothy 4:8 Most of us want to know the Bible better, but few reach our goal, often because we’re too busy or we don’t know where to start. Core 52 removes both barriers, offering a common-sense solution that fits into our busy lives. Respected Bible professor and teaching pastor Mark E. Moore developed this proven process from thirty-five years of helping people grow deeper in God’s Word. Each week features a brief essay, memory verse, Bible story, trajectory verses, and practical ways to put what you’ve learned into practice. An optional “Overachiever Challenge” offers the chance to memorize the top 100 Bible verses by year’s end. This simple approach allows you to become familiar with the big ideas of the Bible in less time and with less effort than other reading plans. In one year, you can master the core of the Bible—focusing on topics from God’s will to worry, happiness to holiness, and leadership to love. These fifty-two core passages are lenses through which you can read the rest of the Bible with clarity and confidence.

Many people have misconceptions about the biblical teaching on clean and unclean meats. What does scripture really reveal on this subject? -- Inside this booklet: -- Clean and Unclean Meats: Does God's Word Draw a Distinction? -- How Should We Understand Scripture? -- Understanding 'Unclean' in Romans 14 -- Does the New Testament Abolish Meat Distinctions? -- Not Only a Matter of Diet -- Which Animals Does the Bible Designate as 'Clean' and 'Unclean'? -- A Matter of Health? -- A Matter of Proper Cooking? -- A Telling Event From Jesus Christ's Ministry

Wenham's study on the Book of Leviticus is a contribution to The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Like its companion series on the New Testament, this commentary devotes considerable care to ahieving a balance between technical information and homiletic-devotional interpretation.

Enjoy J. Vernon McGee's personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. A great choice for pastors, the average Bible reader, and students!