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Twirl: A Fresh Spin at Life
Par Patsy Clairmont. 2014
Is life making you so dizzy that you’re forgetting what’s most important?Patsy Clairmont loves a good twirl. The kind that…
will make a child fall to the ground, squeal with laughter, and then want to get up and spin in circles some more! However, there is a twirl where busy schedules and urgency create a different and unwanted variety of dizzy into our lives.Though hurry-up is part of the human dilemma and certain seasons bring more of it than others, if it becomes a lifestyle you might find yourself on the slippery slopes of bitterness, sadness, and depression. Patsy’s hope is to help her readers maintain a dynamic view on life—with activities and choices that lead to renewal and peace. So take a little stroll with Patsy Clairmont through Twirl, and allow her unique perspective and deep well of biblical wisdom to realign your spin on life.What If the Bible Had Never Been Written?
Par D. James Kennedy, Jerry Newcombe. 2005
But the Bible, more than any other book, is also the most maligned on the market. Many of the cities…
of our culture dismiss the Word of God. In What If the Bible Had Never Been Written?, D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe show that this collection of books was indeed the inspiration for almost all of the great explorers, scientists, writers, artists, politicians, and educators the world has ever known. That such a book, which has influenced so many and stood the test of time for so long, is dismissed as folklore or myth, just goes to show what extremes nonbelievers will go to rationalize their behavior.From the Ten Commandments, which many of our laws and government are based upon, to the Golden Rule, a verse taken straight out of the New Testament, to many of today's most common phrases and expressions...there is no doubt as to the influence the Bible has on everyone, in some degree, every day. What If the Bible Had Never Been Written? provides a well-documented and in-depth look at the impact the Book of Books has had on humanity, pointing to specific areas in today's society that would not be as they are now, if it were not for the Bible.Vivid Rhetoric and Visual Persuasion: Ekphrasis in Early Christian Literature
Par Edited by Meghan Henning and Nils Neumann. 2024
A major scholarly collaboration exploring vivid visual rhetoric in the New Testament From Jesus&’s miraculous walk on water to…
the graphic horrors of hell, New Testament authors make vivid and unforgettable images appear before their audience&’s eyes. In the past decade, scholarship on early Christian use of ancient rhetorical techniques has flourished. One focus of rhetorical criticism of the New Testament has been the function of ekphrasis, or vivid visual description. In this landmark collection, leading New Testament scholars come together to probe the purpose and import of ekphrasis in early Christian literature. The research in this collection explores the relationship between vivid rhetoric and genre, taking into account technical features, authorial intent, and audience response. Specific topics include: • The New Testament&’s rhetoric compared against Greco-Roman rhetorical handbooks • Juxtaposition between vivid and non-vivid rhetoric • The use of energeia in John&’s Gospel to draw upon the reader&’s multiple senses • Aesthetics and the grotesque in Revelation • The use of travelogue to create a virtual journey for the audience • Vivid rhetoric in early martyr literature Vivid Rhetoric and Visual Persuasion is a must-read for scholars of early Christianity and rhetorical criticism. Readers will find this collection indispensable in understanding a complex feature of the New Testament in its historical context. ContributorsContributors Bart B. Bruehler, Diane Fruchtman, Meghan Henning, Martina Kepper, Susanne Luther, Harry O. Maier, Gudrun Nassauer, Nils Neumann, Vernon K. Robbins, Gary S. Selby, Aldo Tagliabue, Sunny Kuan-Hui Wang, Annette Weissenrieder, Robyn J. WhitakerA Theology of the New Testament
Par George Eldon Ladd. 1974
Ladd's magisterial work on New Testament theology has well served thousands of seminary students since its publication in 1974. Enhanced…
and updated here by Donald A Hagner, this comprehensive, standard evangelical text now features augmented bibliographies and two completely new chapters on subjects that Ladd himself wanted to treat in a revised edition—the theology of each of the Synoptic Evangelists and the issue of unity and diversity in the New Testament—written, respectively, by R. T. France and David Wenham.“Hilarious. . . . It’s Cliff Notes for Scripture—screenplay by Plotz, story by God. . . . In the end,…
though, the book is made by the spirit of the writer.” — The New York Times Book Review“Like the Bible itself, Good Book contains multitudes—it is by turns thought-provoking, funny, enlightening and moving.” — A. J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically“Plotz is a genius writer.” — Franklin Foer, author of How Soccer Explains the WorldA whip-smart, laugh-out-loud tour through the most important book in the world, a book most people have never read: the Bible.Steward of God's Mysteries: Paul and Early Church Tradition
Par Jerry L. Sumney. 2017
One view that perennially springs up among biblical scholars is that Paul was the inventor of Christianity, or that Paul…
introduced the idea of a divine Christ to a church that earlier had simply followed the ethical teaching of a human Jesus. In this book Jerry Sumney responds to that claim by examining how, in reality, Paul drew on what the church already believed and confessed about Jesus. As he explores how Paul's theology relates to that of the broader early church, Sumney identifies where in the Christian tradition distinctive theological claims about Christ, his death, the nature of salvation, and eschatology first seem to appear. Without diminishing significant differences, Sumney describes what common traditions and beliefs various branches of the early church shared and compares them to Paul's thought. Sumney interacts directly with arguments made by those who claim Paul as the inventor of Christianity and approaches the questions raised by that claim in a fresh way.The greatest story ever told is explored and explained in unprecedented detail inside this spectacular illustrated family Bible. This indispensable best-selling…
Bible incorporates the history of the book, the Old Testament, the New Testament, and a special section on Biblical people and places. The stories are retold by experts from all denominations, resulting in an absorbing volume designed to educate and entertain readers, young and old. Key figures are also introduced, from Adam and Abraham to Peter and Paul, while important sites, such as Jericho, Jerusalem, and Mount Sinai, are depicted alongside photographs and specially commissioned maps to truly set the scene. All the most important episodes are brought to life with beautiful illustrations, works of art, historical artifacts, and pull-out quotations. The Illustrated Bible takes an innovative and inspiring visual approach to this classic book, resulting in the only reference you&’ll ever need for the whole family.Encounter faith where it was meant to be found—not in life's penthouse, but in the basement, where God's kingdom is…
waiting to welcome you.This practical study guide, companion to Tim Ross's Welcome to the Basement, will help you assess where you are in your relationship with God and what steps you need to take to move to the next level in your faith.For too long we've been taught that the only way to be great is to go up. But it's time to turn the world upside-down because in God's Kingdom, the way up is down, the way in is out, and downward mobility is your only hope for upward utility.This study guide is ideal for you to go through on your own or with a group. Each session includes:The big ideas that will be covered in the session as you read through the book.An assessment exercise to help you reflect on your relationship with Christ.Ten group-oriented discussion questions based on the Bible and book content.A closing personal exercise to help you apply the concepts you&’ve studied to your life.Prompts for opening and closing your group or personal study time with prayer. Sometimes the lowest floor of the building is where the real party is. Jesus is the cornerstone of a new kind of kingdom—will you step into the good things God is doing in the world?True Spirituality: Becoming a Romans 12 Christian
Par Chip Ingram. 2009
A launching pad for your spiritual journey, this inspiring bookprovides clear, specific, and practical guidelines for becoming a Christian who…
lives like Christ.Christians today live in a world that is activity heavy and relationship light. The result is spiritual emptiness. We struggle to know what God wants from us and for us . . . and we’re unsure what a real relationship with God really looks like. But that was never God’s idea. HIS idea of faith is not about rules or religion— it’s about relationship. That’s where God tells us to start. In Romans 12, God gives us a clear picture of what Christians should look like at the root level. If you’re ready to move from “in” to “all in,” then you’re ready to become a Romans 12 Christian. The next steps of your journey toward true spirituality start here.The Meaning of the Bible: What the Jewish Scriptures and Christian Old Testament Can Teach Us
Par Douglas A. Knight, Amy-Jill Levine. 2011
In The Meaning of the Bible: What the Jewish Scriptures and Christian Old Testament Can Teach Us, preeminent biblical scholars…
Douglas A. Knight and Amy-Jill Levine deliver a broad and engaging introduction to the Old Testament—also known as the Tanakh or Hebrew Bible—offering a wealth of compelling historical background and context for the sacred literature that is at the heart of Judaism and Christianity. John Shelby Spong, author of Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World writes, "Levine and Knight have combined to write a book on the Bible that is as academically brilliant as it is marvelously entertaining. By placing our scriptures into their original Jewish context they have opened up startling and profound new insights. This is a terrific book."The Wisdom of Tenderness: What Happens When God's Firece Mercy Transforms Our Lies
Par Brennan Manning. 2002
Unprotected Texts: The Bible's Surprising Contradictions About Sex and Desire
Par Jennifer Wright Knust. 2011
“An explosive, fascinating book that reveals how the Bible cannot be used as a rulebook when it comes to sex.…
A terrific read by a top scholar.” —Bart Ehrman, author of Misquoting Jesus Boston University’s cutting-edge religion scholar Jennifer Wright Knust reveals the Bible’s contradictory messages about sex in this thoughtful, riveting, and timely reexploration of the letter of the gospels. In the tradition of Bart Erhman’s Jesus Interrupted and John Shelby Spong’s Sins of Scripture, Knust’s Unprotected Texts liberates us from the pervasive moralizing—the fickle dos and don’ts—so often dictated by religious demagogues. Knust’s powerful reading offers a return to the scripture, away from the mere slogans to which it is so often reduced.The Crone: Woman of Age, Wisdom, and Power
Par Barbara G. Walker. 1985
The Day Christ Died
Par Jim Bishop. 2007
"This is a book about the most dramatic day in the history of the world, the day on which Jesus…
of Nazareth died. It opens at 6 P.M.—the beginning of the Hebrew day—with Jesus and ten of the apostles coming through the pass between the Mount of Olives and the Mount of Offense en route to Jerusalem and the Last Supper. It closes at 4 P.M. the following afternoon, when Jesus was taken down from the cross. . . . The fundamental research was done a long time ago by four fine journalists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The rest has been added in bits and pieces from many men whose names span the centuries."—from the ForewordJoel & Malachi: A Promise of Hope (International Theological Commentary (ITC))
Par Graham S. Ogden. 1987
The book of Joel is one of the Old Testament prophetic books, but it also has a clear and close…
association with lament literature. Graham Ogden takes seriously the book's lament setting, exegeting it entirely from within that framework. In his commentary on the book of Malachi, Richard Deutsch examines the religious, moral, and social aspects of the early postexilic Jewish community that the prophet was addressing in this brief book.Ruth: Surely There is a Future (International Theological Commentary (ITC))
Par E. John Hamlin. 1996
The book of Ruth, set in the period of the judges, is a beautiful story of the love, covenant loyalty,…
and daring initiative of two impoverished widows. Together with a generous open-hearted man, they demonstrate the truth of Proverbs 23:18 that applies to individuals, families, communities, and nations: "Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off." In this excellent commentary E. John Hamlin approaches the book of Ruth as literature, as history, as part of the canon, and as truth-telling story.Nahum, Obadiah, and Esther: Israel Among the Nations (International Theological Commentary (ITC))
Par Richard J. Coggins, S P Re'Emi. 1985
This commentary concerns writings which emerged from three successive stages in Judah's decline and captivity — the century of fear…
engendered by the Assyrian menace (addressed in Nahum), the shock and disorientation that followed the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem (Obadiah), and the necessary dilemma of adapting yet maintaining their uniqueness in an alien setting (Esther). All three books reflect the efforts to maintain faith despoite continued assaults on traditional views of the nature of God and the Covenant.Micah: Justice and Loyalty (International Theological Commentary (ITC))
Par Juan I. Alfaro. 1989
As the most forceful biblical proponent of the ideals of justice, loyalty, and kindness, Micah holds special appeal for those…
who are concerned about the powerlessness of the poor and humble. In this commentary Juan Alfaro examines the prophecies of Micah as they address both the internal and the external crises that faced Judah in the eighth century B.C. Throughout his exposition Alfaro stresses that Micah does not belong to a dead past; rather, Micah's challenging message of judgment and hope calls for change and conversion in our world today.Joshua: Inheriting the Land (International Theological Commentary (ITC))
Par E. John Hamlin. 1983
In keeping with the international character of the series, E. John Hamlin's commentary on Joshua pays more than usual attention…
to the fulfillment of the third part of God's promise to Abraham, "By you all the nations of the earth shall bless themselves," as well as to the roles played by non-Israelites such as Rahab and the Gibeonites. Hamlin also takes full account of issues such as war and liberation, land distribution and management, and personal fulfillment. Among the important theological insights revealed in this commentary are God's faithfulness to his oppressed people, the importance of land to the covenantal idea, the establishment of a new society based on justice, freedom, and loyalty and secured through covenant teaching and covenant bonding, and kingdom struggles leading to kingdom victory and pointing to God's final victory.Isaiah 1-39: The Lord a Savior (International Theological Commentary (ITC))
Par Samuel H. Widyapranawa. 1990
This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable.Series: International Theological Commentary This commentary presents an Indonesian theologian's contemporary interpretation…
of Isaiah 1-39. According to S. H. Widyapranawa, in Isaiah we see the dynamics of faith in a turbulent world and we hear the prophetic admonition to uphold faith in the Lord and to oppose secularism, false prophecies, and sinful cultic practices. Indeed, this teaching from the eighth century B.C. is of paramount importance for the preaching of God's truth and justice in today's world.