The task of interpreting the Bible -- which was written by and to people living in very different cultural contexts from contemporary Western society -- can seem monumental. The opposite is also true: people can easily forget that studying the Bible is a type of cross-cultural encounter, instead reading their own cultural assumptions into biblical
Volume XII of the highly respected Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament expands the scope of this fundamental reference tool for biblical studies. Ranging from pasah, pesah ("Passover") toqum ("stand, rise"), these eighty-six articles include thorough etymological analysis of the Hebrew roots and their derivatives within the context of ......
A quality guidebook that opens up new vistas and insights into the whole Bible Marked by a broad evangelical perspective, up-to-date research, and contributions from respected biblical scholars, The Eerdmans Companion to the Bible offers a reliable and illuminating guide to the entire Bible. Whether readers find the Bible familiar or foreign, they ......
An academic/historical overview, not a religious commentary, our 3-panel (6-page) guide portrays the historical significance of the key figures of the New Testament, divided into chronological sections. Certain to appeal to all readers, this guide is presented in outline format for easy use, and is jam-packed with information, as well as ......
An academic/historical overview, not a religious commentary, our 3-panel (6-page) guide portrays the historical significance of the key figures of the Old Testament, divided into chronological sections. Certain to appeal to all readers, this guide is presented in outline format for easy use, and is jam-packed with information, as well as ......
Who was the 'real' Jesus? Given the historical unreliability of the gospels and other ancient sources, can this question ever be answered? Is it possible that a historical Jesus never existed? This title brings together a collection of expert essays that attempt to answer questions about the history of Jesus, and the origins of Christianity.
Containing meticulous, up-to-date scholarship yet written in a flowing, enjoyable style, this comprehensive book takes readers on a journey through a breathtaking array of literary texts, encompassing the literature of Israel, early Judaism, the Greco-Roman world, and the New Testament. John R. Levison's skill with ancient texts--already ......
Many current Bible "intro" volumes focus more on theories about the biblical text than on the text itself. They lack the simplicity that has become increasingly crucial as basic biblical literacy has declined. Robert Kugler and Patrick Hartin seek to remedy that problem by turning readers back to the text at hand. Their Introduction to the Bible ......
Showing Lawrence's familiarity with biblical typology from both written and visual sources, Virginia Hyde explores its many ironic and paradoxical versions in his works. She demonstrates his use of typological precursors of Christ, such as Adam and David, Moses and Aaron, and his development of a coherent cosmology centered on the cross and the ......
