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Early Judaism And The New Testament
$83.31The relationship between Early Judaism and the New Testament is a major issue in biblical studies, one that has impacted Jewish-Christian relations for centuries. This impact has often been negative due to troubling misconceptions of both the New Testament and Jewish writings contemporaneous with it. Misunderstandings have arisen from inaccurate information, religious traditions, and anti-Semitism.
Warren Carter and Ariel Feldman address and correct these misconceptions by engaging with the New Testament and major writings from Early Judaism, including the Apocrypha, Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as Philo and Josephus. The authors emphasize various interactions among these traditions for the purpose of better interpreting the New Testament and, importantly, avoiding anti-Jewish bias.
This is an ideal supplemental textbook for students of the New Testament as well as interested clergy and laity. The text is straightforward and readable, and unlike other books on the topic, it does not assume prior knowledge of Early Judaism or of New Testament engagement with it. Each chapter recognizes troubling misunderstandings that people often have about the interactions between Early Judaism and the New Testament and includes discussion prompts.
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Reading The Bible
$29.99Learn how to read the Bible as literature and fall in love with God’s Word.
We all want to read the Bible verse-by-verse, cover-to-cover, but what happens when you can’t get past Leviticus or bog down and quit in Chronicles? How can you make the journey through the Bible spring to life with unforgettable characters, drama, and glittering poetry and prose?
In Reading the Bible: A Literary Guide to Scripture, Dr. Bill Creasy leads you on an unforgettable adventure book-by-book, Genesis through Revelation. Stemming from his popular course at UCLA, The English Bible as Literature, this work delves deeply into the text of the Bible, unveiling its rich literary genres and ancient Near Eastern origins. Recognized as among the top two percent of educators in the U.S., Creasy challenges the notion that the Bible is simply an anthology, instead revealing it as a collection of ‘little books’ that warrant meticulous exploration.
In this book you will learn how to:
*Read the Bible as a unified literary work
*Engage each book of the Bible in its proper literary genre
*Meet biblical characters as unique people
*Discover the subtle techniques of scriptural storytelling
*Understand the drama of redemptionWith the aim of nurturing “knowledgeable readers of Scripture” who can both comprehend and apply its teachings within their own life, Reading the Bible serves as an indispensable guide for those seeking a profound understanding of the world’s most influential text.
This book and its companion, Reading the Bible Study Guide, are perfect for group Bible study programs in churches, schools, and seminaries!
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Heaven Hell And Hope
$66.65In Heaven, Hell, and Hope, Chris Kugler presents a thorough exploration of “personal eschatology,” addressing the complex theological and biblical questions about the eternal fate of human beings. While Scripture suggests the possibility of eternal loss, Kugler argues that its most relevant texts are less definitive than commonly thought.
Kugler contends that a nuanced picture is called for when one considers how theology uses the Bible to develop doctrine. He presents the problems, possibilities, and prospects of the three major views on personal eschatology: damnationism, annihilationism, and universalism.
Heaven, Hell, and Hope is a vital resource for those teaching and preaching on personal eschatology. Designed for classroom use or small-group study, Kugler’s analysis will benefit professors, students, pastors, and thoughtful lay readers.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
$19.99The incredible true story about a Galilean stonemason who changed the course of the world forever.
Beautifully told through the eyewitness accounts of those who knew him best.
This real-life story will never leave you.
This is the incredible true story of a Galilean stonemason who changed the course of the world forever.
He lived and died over 2,000 years ago, fulfilling expectations that existed long before his birth.
His birth had been mystically foretold by astrologers for hundreds of years, yet the rulers of his day dreaded his coming.
This humble builder-teacher became a magnet for the poor and down trodden, a symbol of love and mercy, who transformed the lives and restored the health and purpose in all who encountered him.
The local elite and governing rulers eventually tortured him and put him to death in the most violent and public of ways. Yet that was only the beginning…
In the years since, billions of people have dedicated their lives to this man and have testified to his divinity and truth.
To others, he is little more than another rebel who was killed by one of the most brutal empires in human history.
How we each respond to this story dictates the course of our lives. And it all rests on the great mystery that occurred at the end of his life – a supernatural event that he had predicted with utter clarity.
Did this humble man tell the truth?
Could one man really be the focal point of the universe?
*Read on to find out, and get ready to make up your own mind.
*Wherever this journey takes you, this is arguably:THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD.
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Survey Of The Old Testament Workbook Revised And Updated (Workbook)
$26.99This workbook accompanies A Survey of the Old Testament, Fourth Edition by Andrew E. Hill and John H. Walton. It follows the textbook’s structure and offers readings, activities, and exercises designed to support the students’ learning experience as they explore the literary, historical, and theological issues behind each book of the Old Testament.
A Survey of the Old Testament Workbook offers students an additional contact point with the content and concepts from the main textbook and will help them better understand the Old Testament, its background, purpose, message, structure, and major themes. This workbook is an indispensable study resource for students and independent learners alike who want to deepen their understanding of the Old Testament and the God it reveals.
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Reading Genesis
$20.00A Farrar Straus And Groux Title
One of our greatest novelists and thinkers presents a radiant, thrilling interpretation of the book of Genesis.
For generations, the book of Genesis has been treated by scholars as a collection of documents by various hands, expressing different factional interests, with borrowings from other ancient literatures that mark the text as derivative. In other words, academic interpretation of Genesis has centered on the question of its basic coherency, just as fundamentalist interpretation has centered on the question of the appropriateness of reading it as literally true.
Both of these approaches preclude an appreciation of its greatness as literature, its rich articulation and exploration of themes that resonate through the whole of Scripture. Marilynne Robinson’s Reading Genesis, which includes the full text of the King James Version of the book, is a powerful consideration of the profound meanings and promise of God’s enduring covenant with humanity. This magisterial book radiates gratitude for the constancy and benevolence of God’s abiding faith in Creation.
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Boy Jesus : Growing Up Judean In Turbulent Times
$29.99As a boy, Jesus was a refugee, an outsider, an immigrant in Galilee in which he grew up, and affected by horrific atrocities by the occupying Roman overlords.
All this and more is explored in this scholarly but highly accessible investigation into the world of Jesus, ranging from his birth to his coming of age and beyond. Joan Taylor, a world authority on the history and literature of the first century CE, draws both on the latest archaeological findings and on the historical clues to be found within ancient texts of the period. The result is a book that brings the story of Jesus’ childhood clearly and vividly to life as never before, while also pointing to the many ways in which Jesus’ experiences as a child are likely to have influenced his life, attitudes, and actions as an adult.
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Purple Basics : Understanding The Message Of The Gospel In The New Testamen
$14.99The Purple Basics is the “prequel” to The Purple Book-the bestselling Bible study covering biblical foundations. The focus of this study is what has been called “The Gospel Creed”:
The gospel is the good news that God became man in Jesus Christ. He lived the life we should have lived and died the death we should have died . . . in our place. Three days later He rose from the dead, proving He is the Son of God and offering the gift of salvation and forgiveness of sins to anyone who repents and believes in Him.
Millions have attended church and studied Scripture yet lament they lack confidence to share the gospel. This study will give you both the confidence and clarity to communicate this life-changing message with others. Christ’s death and resurrection provide the truth that the gospel is “public truth”-that Jesus actually lived, died, and rose again from the grave.
You can spend a lifetime studying Scripture and barely scratch the surface of God’s knowledge. Yet He has communicated enough for you to know that He exists and how you can enter into a relationship with Him.
Each chapter includes:
*Introductions to the Gospel Creed
*Bible study questions to understand the gospel
*Gospel summaries to master the messageAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Human Trafficking : A Bible Study On Awareness And Prevention
$14.99Commercial sexual exploitation (CSE)-also known as human trafficking-is an insidious industry, but unfortunately it is not a new one. We can find examples of trafficking in the world going all the way back to some of the most well-known stories in the Bible. In this six-week study, Dr. Montgomery presents the facts of human trafficking alongside some pertinent Bible passages to help Christians understand God’s heart for victims, survivors, and even perpetrators of CSE. Scripture has great hope to share with all who have ears to hear. Small groups studying Human Trafficking together will learn how to formulate a Christian response to the modern problem of trafficking in light of ancient scriptural examples.
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Your Name Is Daughter
$66.65Jesus befriended, defended, healed, and depended upon women–and He will do the same for you.
From the beginning, God created women and men equal in dignity, value, and worth. But our identity as God’s daughters has been contested, both inside and outside of the church, and we’re left wondering where we belong. Sharing stories of the unsung women of the Bible, beloved author Amy Seiffert empowers you to stand firm in your dignity as a Daughter of the King, exchanging fear and doubt for confidence and faith.
Without you, the fullness of God’s image is incomplete. And in His Kingdom, you are seen, heard, known, and commissioned to bring His redeeming love and truth to this world.
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52 Weeks Through The Bible
$21.99Journey through the Bible in a year. Discover what it says. Apply it to your life in a deeper way than ever before.
Have you ever started reading the Bible only to get lost, lose steam, become distracted? Do you want to develop a habit of faithfully reading God’s Word, but the task seems too daunting?
Based on more than fifty-five years of teachings from bestselling author and pastor John MacArthur, this year-long pilgrimage through Scripture includes:
*A daily plan to help keep you on track to read through the Bible in one year.
*Devotional readings based on John MacArthur’s teachings on key portions of Scripture.
*Reflections and questions to help you apply the message to your life.
*Weekly study questions to test your knowledge on what you’ve read.
*Maps and charts to help you grasp the material in visual form.Every phrase, every verse, every chapter, and every book in the Bible comes from God Himself! It is the only way that we can know God and know His will for our lives. Because of this, we should develop a habit of reading God’s Word every day to grow in faith and righteousness and to deepen our relationship with Jesus.
So take it a day at a time. Give yourself grace, but take your faith seriously. 52 Weeks through the Bible serves as your guide–providing context, helping you form a routine, and deepening your knowledge.
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Grandes Personajes De La Bibli – (Spanish)
$22.99Grandes personajes de la Biblia es un estudio de 52 lecciones de 61 personajes de la Biblia que no fueron tan diferentes a nosotros. Experimentaron batallas, sufrimiento, exitos y fracasos. Batallaron contra el temor, la duda y la preocupacion, pero tambien dieron testimonio de como la poderosa mano de Dios se movia a lo largo de los siglos estableciendo su voluntad por medio de las vidas de personas como tu y como yo.
Dios escogio ensear sus principios espirituales por medio de los exitos y los fracasos de su pueblo. Colocarnos al lado de estos hombres y mujeres de la Biblia nos ayudara a caminar mas cerca de Dios, quien incluyo sus historias en su Palabra especialmente para ensearnos, para inspirarnos, y para guiarnos e instruirnos. Al adentrarnos en sus victorias y derrotas, descubriremos que cada persona fue escogida por Dios para cumplir un proposito. Al estudiar sus vidas, veremos como el Espiritu Santo nos equipa y capacita para un mayor servicio.
God chose to teach His spiritual principles through the successes and failures of His people.
Great Characters of the Bible is a 52-lesson study of 61 Bible characters who were not all that different from us. They experienced struggles, heartaches, successes, and failures. They battled fear, doubt, and worry. But they also give testimony to God’s mighty hand moving through the ages, establishing His will through the lives of people like you and me.
Standing beside these men and women of the Bible will help you walk closer with God, who included their stories in His Word especially to teach you, to inspire you, and to guide and instruct you. As you share in their victories and defeats, you’ll discover how each person was selected by God to fulfill a purpose. By studying them, you will see how the Holy Spirit equips and empowers you for greater service.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
