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A Companion to the New Testament

Author : Matthew L. Skinner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781481315067
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book A Companion to the New Testament written by Matthew L. Skinner and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion to the New Testament draws readers deep inside the New Testament by providing a basic orientation to its literary contours and its ways of talking about theological matters. Designed especially for students learning to navigate the Bible as Christian Scripture, the Companion serves as an accessible, reliable, and engaging guide to each New Testament book's contents. It explores these books' capacity for informing Christian faith and life--among ancient audiences and also within Christian communities through time. Individual chapters offer thorough overviews of each New Testament book, helping readers consider its historical setting, cultural assumptions, literary dynamics, and theological points of view. The Companion consistently illustrates how social conditions and community identities left their marks on the particular theological rhetoric of the New Testament. Author Matthew Skinner draws on his extensive teaching experience to orient readers to theological convictions and social realities reflected in Scripture. He pays special attention to the New Testament's use of the Old Testament, the Roman Empire's influence on Christian ideas and practices, the place of women in the early church's life and teachings, the influence of Jewish apocalyptic themes on the New Testament, and ways that certain New Testament emphases have shaped basic Christian beliefs. This first volume of the Companion explains that the Gospels are the results of the early churches' efforts to preserve memories about the life and teaching of Jesus, his character, and his enduring significance. Readers discover that Jesus' followers told their stories about him because of their desire to give testimony to him as the Christ and the agent of divine salvation. Likewise, the Companion's treatment of Acts underscores that book's understanding of God as active in the world, a God who continues the ministry Jesus began but does so now in and around the churches formed by Jesus' followers. The earliest churches' narratives about their Lord and their origins were theological narratives--stories meant to communicate believers' convictions about God and God's commitment to the world.

The Cambridge Companion to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

Author : Stephen B. Chapman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316577961
Total Pages : 547 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament written by Stephen B. Chapman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-07-11 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Companion offers a concise and engaging introduction to the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. Providing an up-to-date 'snapshot' of scholarship, it includes essays, specially commissioned for this volume, by twenty-three leading scholars. The volume examines a range of topics, including the historical and religious contexts for the contents of the biblical canon, and critical approaches and methods, as well as newer topics such as the Hebrew Bible in Islam, Western art and literature, and contemporary politics. This Companion is an excellent resource for students at university and graduate level, as well as for laypeople and scholars in other fields who would like to gain an understanding of the current state of the academic discussion. The book does not presume prior knowledge, nor does it engage in highly technical discussions, but it does go into greater detail than a typical introductory textbook.

Companion to the Old Testament

Author : Hywel Clifford
Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334053951
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Companion to the Old Testament written by Hywel Clifford and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers guidance and enrichment for first-time and experienced readers of the Old Testament.

The Oxford Companion to the Bible

Author : Bruce M. Metzger
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199743916
Total Pages : 930 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Companion to the Bible written by Bruce M. Metzger and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1993-10-14 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible has had an immeasurable influence on Western culture, touching on virtually every aspect of our lives. It is one of the great wellsprings of Western religious, ethical, and philosophical traditions. It has been an endless source of inspiration to artists, from classic works such as Michaelangelo's Last Judgment, Handel's Messiah, or Milton's Paradise Lost, to modern works such as Thomas Mann's Joseph and His Brothers or Martin Scorsese's controversial Last Temptation of Christ. For countless generations, it has been a comfort in suffering, a place to reflect on the mysteries of birth, death, and immortality. Its stories and characters are an integral part of the repertoire of every educated adult, forming an enduring bond that spans thousands of years and embraces a vast community of believers and nonbelievers. The Oxford Companion to the Bible provides an authoritative one-volume reference to the people, places, events, books, institutions, religious belief, and secular influence of the Bible. Written by more than 250 scholars from some 20 nations and embracing a wide variety of perspectives, the Companion offers over seven hundred entries, ranging from brief identifications--who is Dives? where is Pisgah?--to extensive interpretive essays on topics such as the influence of the Bible on music or law. Ranging far beyond the scope of a traditional Bible dictionary, the Companion features, in addition to its many informative, factual entries, an abundance of interpretive essays. Here are extended entries on religious concepts from immortality, sin, and grace, to baptism, ethics, and the Holy Spirit. The contributors also explore biblical views of modern issues such as homosexuality, marriage, and anti-Semitism, and the impact of the Bible on the secular world (including a four-part article on the Bible's influence on literature). Of course, the Companion can also serve as a handy reference, the first place to turn to find factual information on the Bible. Readers will find fascinating, informative articles on all the books of the Bible--including the Apocrypha and many other ancient texts, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, Pseudepigrapha, and the Mishrah. Virtually every figure who walked across the biblical stage is identified here, ranging from Rebekah, Rachel, and Mary, to Joseph, Barabbas, and Jesus. The Companion also offers entries that shed light on daily life in ancient Israel and the earliest Christian communities, with fascinating articles on feasts and festivals, clothing, medicine, units of time, houses, and furniture. Finally, there are twenty-eight pages of full-color maps, providing an accurate, detailed portrait of the biblical world. A vast compendium of information related to scriptures, here is an ideal complement to the Bible, an essential volume for every home and library, the first place to turn for information on the central book of Western culture.

The Cambridge Companion to the Bible

Author : Howard Clark Kee
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521869973
Total Pages : 734 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (699 download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Bible written by Howard Clark Kee and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-11-19 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Companion to the Bible, Second Edition focuses on the ever-changing social and cultural contexts in which the biblical authors and their original readers lived. The authors of the first edition were chosen for their internationally recognized expertise in their respective fields: the history and literature of Israel; postbiblical Judaism; biblical archaeology; and the origins and early literature of Christianity. In this second edition, all of their chapters have been updated and thoroughly revised, with a view towards better investigating the social histories embedded in the biblical texts and incorporating the most recent archaeological discoveries from the Ancient Near East and Hellenistic worlds.

The Peoples' Companion to the Bible

Author : Curtiss Paul DeYoung
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1451403305
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book The Peoples' Companion to the Bible written by Curtiss Paul DeYoung and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlighting the role of cultures in both the development of the Bible and in its subsequent reception around the world, The Peoples' Companion to the Bible enables students to see how social location-including gender, ethnicity, social class, and cultural pluralism-has figured in the ways particular peoples have understood the biblical text. But it also helps students formulate their own social location and biblical horizon as a key to understanding the Bible and its import for them.

The Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times

Author : Moisés Silva
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310535441
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book The Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times written by Moisés Silva and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the customs of religious life to common domestic and social practices, The Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times is your quick and reliable guide to the cultural backgrounds that formed the backdrop of biblical writings. Unlike many similar works, this Bible companion is organized thematically, making it easier to scan over broad subjects at one go. Topics include: The family—describes what the Bible says about children and childbirth, education, the different roles performed by men and women; as well as topics like sex, marriage, divorce, old age, death, and burial. The household—from house architecture and furniture to topics of everyday survival, such as food and its preparation, water access, and how illnesses were handled. Work life—discusses major Old Testament occupations and trades, from livestock and woodworking to commerce. Social life—includes explanations of population, the calendar, economics, crafts, travel and trade, dress, and music. Government—how different aspects of governance were handled in towns, larger cities, and the state, including the roles of the king, elders, and officials. Israel's religious life—from the use of high places and altars, to the importance of the tabernacle and the temple, to the role of priests and Levites. Between the brief introductions you might find in a study Bible and the overwhelming amount of detail in an exhaustive reference handbook, Essential Companion to Life in Bible Times strikes the perfect balance of manageable information, giving any student of Scripture the keys to unlock commonly misunderstood passages as well as deepen your appreciation of even the most familiar Bible stories.

The Essential Old Testament Companion

Author : Kerry Muhlestein
Publisher : Covenant Communications
ISBN 13 : 9781621084716
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (847 download)

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Download or read book The Essential Old Testament Companion written by Kerry Muhlestein and published by Covenant Communications. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of every book in the Old Testament, highlighting key concepts, passages, helpful character descriptions as well as storyline summaries.

The Truth: a Companion to the Bible

Author : Charles Julius Guiteau
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Truth: a Companion to the Bible written by Charles Julius Guiteau and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Bible Reader's Companion

Author : Larry Richards
Publisher : David C Cook
ISBN 13 : 9780781438797
Total Pages : 948 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book Bible Reader's Companion written by Larry Richards and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2002 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you were to read through the Bible in a year with The Bible Reader's Companion at your side, you'd have a whole new and exciting grasp of the Word of God and you'd have truth to live by each day.--Kay Arthur,

The Essential Bible Companion

Author : John H. Walton
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310303265
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The Essential Bible Companion written by John H. Walton and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At your fingertips: the most vital information you need for reading and truly understanding the Bible. The Essential Bible Companion is a unique, easy-to-use reference guide that gives you clear, crisp insights into the Bible, book by book. Developed by two world-class Bible scholars and the creator of The Bible in 90 Days curriculum, this compact reference tool visually lays out the key details for each book of the Bible, including: Essential background information, such as the underlying purpose, the key terms and concepts, and the key teachings about God in that book. An easy-to-reference timeline of the book with callouts for notable events. Important people to know. Key verses, maps, and historical introductions. Between the brief introductions you might find in a study Bible and the overwhelming amount of detail in an exhaustive reference handbook or commentary, The Essential Bible Companion strikes the perfect balance of manageable information that doesn't distract or detract from Scripture itself. This richly informative volume will assist you on your journey toward a well-grounded biblical faith.

The Eerdmans Companion to the Bible

Author : Gordon D. Fee
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0802838235
Total Pages : 865 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book The Eerdmans Companion to the Bible written by Gordon D. Fee and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 865 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the Bible offers background material on the text, its history, and the Bible world, summaries of each section and book, and information on civilization in Biblical times and the historical context.

The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Interpretation

Author : John Barton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139825313
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (398 download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Interpretation written by John Barton and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-07-28 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the first complete guide for students to the present state of biblical studies. The twenty-one specially commissioned chapters are written by established scholars from North America and Britain, and represent both traditional and contemporary points of view. The chapters in Part One cover all the methods and approaches currently practised in the academic study of the Bible, while those in Part Two examine the major categories of books in the Bible from the perspective of recent scholarship - e.g. historical books of the Old Testament, Gospels, prophetic literature. Major issues raised are: the relation of modern 'critical' study of the Bible to 'pre-critical' and 'post-critical' approaches; the place of history in the study of the Bible; feminist, liberationist and new historicist concerns; the relation of Christian and Jewish scholarship; and recent interest in the Bible as literature.

Anselm Companion to the Old Testament

Author : Corrine L. Carvalho
Publisher : Anselm Academic Christian Brothers Pub.
ISBN 13 : 9781599826257
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book Anselm Companion to the Old Testament written by Corrine L. Carvalho and published by Anselm Academic Christian Brothers Pub.. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with accessible and well-researched essays by leading biblical scholars, Anselm Companion to the Old Testament is a contemporary resource for academic study of the Old Testament. TOPICS INCLUDE: *Bible Translations *Methods of Biblical Interpretation *Geography and Archaeology *The Social World and Religions of Ancient Israel *Introduction to the Wisdom Literature *Jewish Biblical Interpretation

Obadiah Through Malachi

Author : William P. Brown
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 9780664255206
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (552 download)

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Download or read book Obadiah Through Malachi written by William P. Brown and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taken together, the nine prophets found in the books Obadiah through Malachi lived during a tumultuous two hundred years of Israelite history. Their communities dealt with the crisis of the impending Assyrian threat in the eighth century and the Babylonian exile in the sixth, as well as the hopeful age of restoration in the late sixth and early fifth centuries. Intimately connected to the travails and needs of their communities, these prophets had the responsibility of bringing God's message of hope - even in the bleakest times - to their people. Their questions - Where is the God of justice and mercy? What is God up to these days? and What are we, in turn, to do? - are timely for our own church and society. William Brown offers readers a look at these important prophets and their message about where the God of justice and mercy is at work today.

The New Illustrated Companion to the Bible

Author : J. R. Porter
Publisher : Chartwell Books
ISBN 13 : 9780785829348
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (293 download)

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Download or read book The New Illustrated Companion to the Bible written by J. R. Porter and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with more than 420 color photographs and maps, J. R. Porter's authoritative and engaging essays focus on biblical narratives to illuminate their meanings and context. The substantial introduction brings together the latest scholarship on how the Bible was written, compiled, and handed down from generation to generation, and discusses its far reaching influence throughout history. With deft and profound scholarship, Porter addresses many of the myths and mysteries surrounding the life of the historical Jesus, and looks at the changing interpretations of him through the years, from revolutionary to mystic and prophet. Includes a fully cross referenced, book by book summary of the Bible, a glossary of biblical terms, and a comprehensive bibliography and index. An authoritative and comprehensive guide to the books, episodes, figures, and places of the Bible, with a detailed overview of the life and the significance of Jesus Christ Illuminates the Bible's characters, events and themes, from Genesis to the Book of Revelation Draws up the Gospels and other evidence to present the fullest and most vivid account of the life of Jesus Christ More than 420 color photographs and maps Includes a fascinating illustrated commentary on Jesus in art Written by leading biblical scholar J. R. Porter based on his many years of research Offers a wealth of maps, charts, tables, family trees, and special features on key topics for easy reference Concludes with a book by book summary of the Bible

Anselm Companion to the Bible

Author : Corrine L. Carvalho
Publisher : Anselm Academic
ISBN 13 : 9781599824949
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (249 download)

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Download or read book Anselm Companion to the Bible written by Corrine L. Carvalho and published by Anselm Academic. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions from leading North American biblical scholars, The Anselm Companion to the Bible is geared to students of diverse faith backgrounds who are new to studying the Bible in an academic environment. The Companion offers ease and flexibility as it can be used with any translation of the Bible. Filled with well-written essays on a variety of topics, the Companion also engages readers with full-color images, thoughtful study and discussion questions, and a brief bibliography. The Companion is organized into four parts: introductions to biblical studies and the Old and New Testaments, and a collection of additional study aids.