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What was the ancient world like? Ancient sources tell us a great deal about the cultural patterns and values that… prevailed in the Mediterranean of the biblical periods:how they constructed identityhow they exercised control over groups, space, gender, and dresshow they thought of friendshiphow they participated in social and economic exchangehow ritual functioned and how kinship was constructedwhat healing practices, evil eye, and altered states of consciousness tell us about their scienceshow they talked about each other behind their backs, and whyThe Ancient Mediterranean Social World makes the rich social context of the ancient Mediterranean available to readers through succinct introduction of key ideas, thoughtful selection of translated primary sources, and extensive cataloging of relevant primary sources. Zeba Crook brings together leading scholars to write on twenty different topics, from patronage to gender to loyalty to evil eye. Each chapter opens with an introduction to the topic, offers a short list of secondary sources, and an extensive list of primary sources. The passages in each chapter reflect the vast array of sources roughly from Homer to Augustine, including epigraphical, papyrological, literary, historical, philosophical, biblical, and dramatic texts.This authoritative volume serves as a ready reference for the novice and experienced scholar alike.Contributors:Alicia J. Batten, Giovanni B. Bazzana, Agnes Choi, Zeba A. Crook, John W. Daniels Jr., Dennis C. Duling, John H. Elliott, Amy Marie Fisher, Mischa Hooker, Emil A. Kramer, Jason T. Lamoreaux, Dietmar Neufeld, Jerome H. Neyrey, SJ, Douglas E. Oakman, Ronald D. Roberts, Richard L. Rohrbaugh, Colleen Shantz, Gary Stansell, Eric C. Stewart, Erin K. Vearncombe, and Ritva H. Williams.
What was the ancient world like? Ancient sources tell us a great deal about the cultural patterns and values that… prevailed in the Mediterranean of the biblical periods:how they constructed identityhow they exercised control over groups, space, gender, and dresshow they thought of friendshiphow they participated in social and economic exchangehow ritual functioned and how kinship was constructedwhat healing practices, evil eye, and altered states of consciousness tell us about their scienceshow they talked about each other behind their backs, and whyThe Ancient Mediterranean Social World makes the rich social context of the ancient Mediterranean available to readers through succinct introduction of key ideas, thoughtful selection of translated primary sources, and extensive cataloging of relevant primary sources. Zeba Crook brings together leading scholars to write on twenty different topics, from patronage to gender to loyalty to evil eye. Each chapter opens with an introduction to the topic, offers a short list of secondary sources, and an extensive list of primary sources. The passages in each chapter reflect the vast array of sources roughly from Homer to Augustine, including epigraphical, papyrological, literary, historical, philosophical, biblical, and dramatic texts.This authoritative volume serves as a ready reference for the novice and experienced scholar alike.Contributors:Alicia J. Batten, Giovanni B. Bazzana, Agnes Choi, Zeba A. Crook, John W. Daniels Jr., Dennis C. Duling, John H. Elliott, Amy Marie Fisher, Mischa Hooker, Emil A. Kramer, Jason T. Lamoreaux, Dietmar Neufeld, Jerome H. Neyrey, SJ, Douglas E. Oakman, Ronald D. Roberts, Richard L. Rohrbaugh, Colleen Shantz, Gary Stansell, Eric C. Stewart, Erin K. Vearncombe, and Ritva H. Williams.
Paul and the Gift transformed the landscape of Pauline studies upon its publication in 2015. In it, John Barclay led readers… through a recontextualized analysis of grace and interrogated Paul&’s original meaning in declaring it a &“free gift&” from God, revealing grace as a multifaceted concept that is socially radical and unconditioned—even if not unconditional. Paul and the Power of Grace offers all of the most significant contributions from Paul and the Gift in a package several hundred pages shorter and more accessible. Additionally, Barclay adds further analysis of the theme of gift and grace in Paul&’s other letters—besides just Romans and Galatians—and explores contemporary implications for this new view of grace.
Originally an ascribed identity that cast non-Jewish Christ-believers as an ethnic other, &“gentile&” soon evolved into a much more complex… aspect of early Christian identity. Gentile Christian Identity from Cornelius to Constantine is a full historical account of this trajectory, showing how, in the context of &“the parting of the ways,&” the early church increasingly identified itself as a distinctly gentile and anti-Judaic entity, even as it also crafted itself as an alternative to the cosmopolitan project of the Roman Empire. This process of identity construction shaped Christianity&’s legacy, paradoxically establishing it as both a counter-empire and a mimicker of Rome&’s imperial ideology. Drawing on social identity theory and ethnography, Terence Donaldson offers an analysis of gentile Christianity that is thorough and highly relevant to today&’s discourses surrounding identity, ethnicity, and Christian-Jewish relations. As Donaldson shows, a full understanding of the term &“gentile&” is key to understanding the modern Western world and the church as we know it.
This compact introduction to the interpretation of the book of Psalms encourages in-depth study of the text and genuine grappling… with related theological and historical questions by providing a critical assessment of key interpreters and interpretative debates. It draws on a range of methodological approaches (author-, text-, and reader-centered) and reflects the growing scholarly attention to the reception history of biblical texts, increasingly viewed as a vital aspect of interpretation rather than an optional extra.
The letter to the Ephesians provokes an array of interpretive questions regarding authorship, audience, date, occasion, purpose of writing, and… the nature of its moral instruction—including its words addressed to slaves and masters. Interacting critically in an arena of intense debate, Lynn Cohick provides an exegetically astute analysis of the six chapters of Ephesians, offering an insightful account of the letter&’s theology and soteriology as she attends to its expansive prose and lofty vision of God&’s redemption. Cohick analyzes everything from the letter&’s description of the church and its appeals for discipleship to the complex relationship between Jews and gentiles within the text and in the broader cultural context. Her extensive knowledge of the social realities of women and families in the ancient world is also evident throughout. Historically sensitive and theologically rich, Cohick&’s commentary will be an abundant resource for a new generation of scholars, pastors, and lay leaders.
New York Times Best Seller! Over 2,700 5-Star Reviews From the author that brought you NEW YORK TIMES best sellers The… Book of Mysteries, The Harbinger, and The Paradigm with over 3 MILLION copies sold"Rabbi Jonathan Cahn is a Jewish prophet who has been chosen to reveal end-time mysteries—vital material to put the last-days puzzle together!" —Sid Roth | Host, It&’s Supernatural! "The Mystery of the Shemitah is a detailed, compelling, and provocative book for anyone seeking answers to the future of America and the world." —Marcus D. Lamb | Founder, president, Daystar Television Network "The Mystery of the Shemitah is the most amazing thing I have ever read! Brilliant and stunning . . . sobering . . . humbling . . . it is undeniable truth. It is one of the most important books of our lifetime!" —Joseph Farah | Founder, WND The Shemitah occurs every seven years. Has God already given us clues as to WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT? The Shemitah (shmee-TA), or Sabbath year, is the seventh year of the seven-year agricultural cycle mandated by the Torah for the land of Israel. Understanding this seven-year pattern is essential for understanding the prophecy and mysteries of the Bible that are still applicable today. In The Mystery of the Shemitah Updated Edition you will discover new insight on current events such as: How the Great Depression and other economic events fit into the ShemitahHow stock market crashes in 2015 were linked to the period of nullification at the end of the ShemitahHow the Shemitah of 2015 affected economies worldwideHow the pattern of sevens predicted 9/11 to the exact hourHow the World Trade Center was conceived, started, finished, and destroyed in Shemitah yearsHow the rise—and possibly the fall—of America can be linked to the year of the ShemitahAnd much more…
In the Old Testament, God wrestles with a man (and loses). In the Talmud, God wriggles his toes to make… thunder and takes human form to shave the king of Assyria. In the New Testament, God is made flesh and dwells among humans. For religious thinkers trained in Greek philosophy and its deep distaste for matter, sacred scripture can be distressing. A philosophically respectable God should be untainted by sensuality, yet the God of sacred texts is often embarrassingly sensual.Setting experts' minds at ease was neither easy nor simple, and often faith and logic were stretched to their limits. Focusing on examples from both Christian and Jewish sources, from the Bible to sources from the Late Middle Ages, Aviad Kleinberg examines the way Christian and Jewish philosophers, exegetes, and theologians attempted to reconcile God's supposed ineffability with numerous biblical and postbiblical accounts of seeing, hearing, smelling, touching, and even tasting the almighty. The conceptual entanglements ensnaring religious thinkers, and the strange, ingenious solutions they used to extricate themselves, tell us something profound about human needs and divine attributes, about faith, hope, and cognitive dissonance.
Make Bible study a part of your daily life with the thorough, yet easy-to-use, Believer's Bible Commentary. William MacDonald tackles… the controversial issues head-on, taking a theologically conservative stand, yet presenting alternate views with fairness. The Believer's Bible Commentary is a friendly guide to exploring the deeper meanings of every biblical book. This new edition includes 14 pages of 4-color maps of the Holy Land and other study helps. Features: Nelson's best-selling Bible commentary Balanced approach to linguistic studies and useful application Easy to understand 14 pages of 4-color maps Use with any Bible translation Best used with the New King James version of the Bible. The New King James keeps the style and accuracy of the King James but has up-to-date English.
Jesus' life is a song that still resonates down through the ages. His deeds and words speak with beauty and… mystery, both comforting and confounding us. Who is this man? Over the course of his career, singer-songwriter Michael Card has explored the depths of Scripture by bringing together biblical study and the power of the imagination. Now he sheds light on the life of Jesus through lyrical reflections on the four Gospels. These forty meditations lead us to a place where Jesus becomes real and we can hear him with both hearts and minds. Listen again to the life of the Nazarene. And discover anew the music of Christ in your soul.
A Unique Study of Pauline Eschatology that Is Both Exegetical and TheologicalOne of the trajectories coming out of Constantine Campbell's… award-winning book Paul and Union with Christ is the significance of eschatology for the apostle. Along with union with Christ, eschatology is a feature of Paul&’s thinking that affects virtually everything else.While union with Christ is the "webbing" that joins Paul's thought together, eschatology provides the "shape" of his thought, and thus gives shape to his teaching about justification, resurrection, the cross, ethics, and so forth. There is considerable debate, however, about Paul's eschatology, asking whether he is a "covenant" or an "apocalyptic" theologian.In Paul and the Hope of Glory Campbell conducts a thorough exegetical study of the relevant elements of Paul's eschatological language, metaphors, and images including "parousia," "the last day," "inheritance," "hope," and others. He examines each passage in context, aiming to build inductively an overall sense of Paul's thinking. The results of this exegetical study then feed into a theological study that demonstrates the integration of Paul's eschatological thought into his overall theological framework.The study is comprised of three parts:The first part introduces the key issues--both exegetical and theological--and sets the parameters and methodology of the book. It also offers an historical survey of the scholarly work produced on Paul's eschatology through the twentieth century to the present day.The second part contains the detailed exegetical analysis, with chapters on each important Pauline phrase, metaphor, and image related to eschatology.The third part turns its attention to theological synthesis. It recapitulates relevant conclusions from the evidence adduced in part two and launches into theological discussion engaging current issues and debates.This volume combines high-level scholarship and a concern for practical application of a topic currently debated in the academy and the church. More than a monograph, this book is a helpful reference tool for students, scholars, and pastors to consult its treatment of any particular instance of any phrase or metaphor that relates to eschatology in Paul's thinking.
A crucial responsibility for Christian interpreters of Scripture, says Richard Bauckham, is to understand our contemporary context and to explore… the Bible’s relevance to it in ways that reflect serious critical engagement with that context. In this book Bauckham models how this task can be carried out. Bauckham calls for our reading of Scripture to lead us to greater engagement with critical issues in today’s world, including globalization, environmental degradation, and widespread poverty. He works to bring biblical texts to bear on these contemporary realities through the Bible’s metanarrative of God and the world, according to which God’s purpose takes effect in the blessing and salvation and fulfillment of the world as his cherished creation.
A crucial responsibility for Christian interpreters of Scripture, says Richard Bauckham, is to understand our contemporary context and to explore… the Bible&’s relevance to it in ways that reflect serious critical engagement with that context. In this book Bauckham models how this task can be carried out. Bauckham calls for our reading of Scripture to lead us to greater engagement with critical issues in today&’s world, including globalization, environmental degradation, and widespread poverty. He works to bring biblical texts to bear on these contemporary realities through the Bible&’s metanarrative of God and the world, according to which God&’s purpose takes effect in the blessing and salvation and fulfillment of the world as his cherished creation.
O livro de Gênesis é um livro de princípios - o começo do universo, o começo do pecado, o começo… da necessidade de misericórdia e perdão de Deus, o começo de diferentes grupos de pessoas, o começo do povo escolhido de Deus, e o começo da revelação do plano desdobrável de Deus para a humanidade. Como o nome sugere, Gênesis significa "no Princípio". Este é o primeiro livro e cobre a jornada da criação. Abrange tópicos como - •Desenvolvimento da nação Israel •Isaac e Jacob •A história de José •O Diluvio e Arca de Noé •e muito mais ...
As jy Jesus sien, wat sal jy Hom vra? Waaroor sal jy praat? Wat sal jy sê? Sal jy Hom… aan jou familie en vriende voorstel? Hoe sal jy voel? Hoe sal dit wees om Jesus te ontmoet?
El libro de Génesis es un libro de comienzos: el comienzo del universo, el comienzo del pecado, el comienzo de… la necesidad para la misericordia y el perdón de Dios, el comienzo de los diferentes pueblos, el comienzo del pueblo elegido de Dios y el comienzo de la revelación del plan de desarrollo de Dios para la humanidad. Como su nombre lo sugiere, Génesis significa “en el comienzo”. Este es el primer libro y cubre la joya de la creación. Trata temas como: El desarrollo de la nación de Israel Isaac y Jacob La historia de José El diluvio y el arca de Noé y mucho más…
"If you have many negative thoughts, most of the time, it's time to repossess your life. Dominate your thoughts with… this book's help, to achieve an accomplished life. Simply perfect!" - Rafael Oliver (Amazon customer) Many Years ago, scientists foreseen that in a very near future, the depression, would be the worst “bad” that would knock down the humanity. They were right. We live in a chaotic world, where we rarely find peace. The day by day agitation transforms quiet minds in noisy spaces. Is your mind going through this? It’s time to do something about it. This book will help you deal with: - Your Past - Low self-esteem - Fear - Victimhood - Grudge - Anger - Ingratitude - Despise - Loneliness And much more! In this book, you will find great reflections and ways of controlling the voices that permeate your mind's grounds, thoroughly explained. Educate your mind with this book's help and learn to give the due attention to the voices that deserve our focus.
Dit is skokkend dat die kosbare heilige naam van ons Hemelse Vader amper 7 000 keer uit Sy eie boek… verwyder is. Hoe dink jy voel God? Toe Jesus on leer bid het, het Hy gesê" Ons Vader wat in die hemel is Laat U naam geheilig word …watter naam? Is dit God? ... dit is nie Sy naam nie ... dit is 'n titel. Is dit Here? ... dit is ook nie Sy naam nie ... dit is ook 'n titel. Wat is die persoonlike heilige naan van die god wat jy dien? Waarom is dit belangrik om die ware naam van God te gebruik en te prys? Het jy gesien wat in Openbaring hoofstuk 14 vers 1 geskryf is? En ook in Openbaring hoofstuk 3? Weet jy dat een van die hoofredes waarom Jesus aarde toe gekom het, was vir die doel om Sy Vader se naam te onthul en bekend te maak. In hierdie boek, sal jy die ware identiteit van die God van Israel ontdek wat die meeste Christene nie ken nie.
Comment lire la Bible pour débutants, par où commencer? C'est vraiment la première question qui vous vient à l'esprit lorsque… vous commencez votre voyage biblique. Et vous n'êtes pas le seul à faire face à ce dilemme. Meilleur ordre pour lire la Bible pour la première fois. C'est une autre question qui se pose tout le temps. Ne vous inquiétez pas, ce livre vous aidera avec des plans de lecture de la Bible très simples pour les débutants * Le but de ce livre est de vous donner un aperçu rapide, mais quelque peu approfondi de la Bible. * Il n'y a rien de bien ou de mal en ce qui concerne l'ordre que vous choisissez et la façon dont vous le faites aussi longtemps que vous êtes fidèle à la parole de Dieu et complétez tout le plan de lecture. Dans ce livre Nous examinerons diverses manières de «couvrir» la Bible en trente jours. Je vous encourage à choisir celui sur lequel vous pouvez vous engager sans réserve. 11 plans de lecture auxquels vous donnez un ordre pour commencer à lire la Bible Plans de lecture chronologique de la Bible Plan de lecture chapitre par chapitre et verset par verset vous donnant un style de version courte Plans de lecture par sujet Il couvre également les plans et l'ordre de lecture basés: Lire pour la connaissance, la sagesse, la vérité, la formation et l'apprentissage. Nous lisons dans le but de le connaître, de grandir en lui, de nous render humbles envers lui. Bonne lecture et ayez cette persévérance pour terminer l'étude biblique.