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Jesus: A Very Short Introduction

Author : Richard Bauckham
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191620211
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (916 download)

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Download or read book Jesus: A Very Short Introduction written by Richard Bauckham and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two billion people today identify as Christians, with the implication that Jesus is the focus of their relationship with God, and their way of living in the world. Such followers of Jesus are now more numerous and make up a greater proportion of the world's population than ever before. Despite its decline in the West, Christianity is rapidly increasing in areas such as Africa and China. Richard Bauckham explores the historical figure of Jesus, evaluating the sources and concluding that they provide us with good historical evidence for his life and teaching. In order to place Jesus in his proper historical context, as a Jew from Galilee in the early first century of our era, Bauckham looks at Jewish religion and society in the land of Israel under Roman rule. He explores Jesus' symbolic practices as well as his teachings, looks at his public career and emphasises how his actions, such as healing and his association with notorious sinners, were just as important as his words. Bauckham shows that Jesus was devoted to the God of Israel, with a special focus on God's fatherly love and compassion, and like every Jewish teacher he expounded the Torah, but did so in his own distinctive way. With a discussion about the way Jesus understood himself and what finally led to his death as a criminal on a Roman cross, he concludes by considering the significance Jesus has come to have for Christian faith worldwide. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Jesus: A Very Short Introduction

Author : Richard Bauckham
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199575274
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Jesus: A Very Short Introduction written by Richard Bauckham and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bauckham shows that Jesus was devoted to the God of Israel, with a special focus on God's fatherly love and compassion, and like every Jewish teacher he expounded the Torah, but did so in his own distinctive way.

Christianity

Author : Linda Woodhead
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199687749
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Christianity written by Linda Woodhead and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a short, accessible analysis of Christianity that focuses on its social and cultural diversity as well as its historical dimensions.

Paul: A Very Short Introduction

Author : E. P. Sanders
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0192854518
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (928 download)

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Book Synopsis Paul: A Very Short Introduction by : E. P. Sanders

Download or read book Paul: A Very Short Introduction written by E. P. Sanders and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2001-02-22 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this original introduction to Paul's life and thought Sanders pays equal attention to Paul's fundamental convictions and the sometimes convoluted ways in which they were worked out.

Theology: A Very Short Introduction

Author : David Ford
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199679975
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Theology: A Very Short Introduction written by David Ford and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an introduction to the subject of academic theology. Its basic approach is interrogative, raising key questions so as to lead into a range of selected topics such as knowledge community, salvation, God, prayer and evil.

The New Testament as Literature: A Very Short Introduction

Author : Kyle Keefer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199840016
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book The New Testament as Literature: A Very Short Introduction written by Kyle Keefer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-24 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The words, phrases, and stories of the New Testament permeate the English language. Indeed, this relatively small group of twenty-seven works, written during the height of the Roman Empire, not only helped create and sustain a vast world religion, but also have been integral to the larger cultural dynamics of the West, above and beyond particular religious expressions. Looking at the New Testament through the lens of literary study, Kyle Keefer offers an engrossing exploration of this revered religious text as a work of literature, but also keeps in focus its theological ramifications. Unique among books that examine the Bible as literature, this brilliantly compact introduction offers an intriguing double-edged look at this universal text--a religiously informed literary analysis. The book first explores the major sections of the New Testament--the gospels, Paul's letters, and Revelation--as individual literary documents. Keefer shows how, in such familiar stories as the parable of the Good Samaritan, a literary analysis can uncover an unexpected complexity to what seems a simple, straightforward tale. At the conclusion of the book, Keefer steps back and asks questions about the New Testament as a whole. He reveals that whether read as a single document or as a collection of works, the New Testament presents readers with a wide variety of forms and viewpoints, and a literary exploration helps bring this richness to light. A fascinating investigation of the New Testament as a classic literary work, this Very Short Introduction uses a literary framework--plot, character, narrative arc, genre--to illuminate the language, structure, and the crafting of this venerable text. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

The New Testament: A Very Short Introduction

Author : Luke Timothy Johnson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199735700
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book The New Testament: A Very Short Introduction written by Luke Timothy Johnson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-04-22 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief yet essential introduction to the New Testament that chronicles the real people-- and historical and literary movements--that created it.

The Devil: A Very Short Introduction

Author : Darren Oldridge
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199580995
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book The Devil: A Very Short Introduction written by Darren Oldridge and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Devil has fascinated writers and theologians since the time of the New Testament, and inspired many dramatic and haunting works of art. Today he remains a potent image in popular culture. The Devil: A Very Short Introduction presents an introduction to the Christian Devil through the history of ideas and the lives of real people.

Catholicism: A Very Short Introduction

Author : Gerald O'Collins
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 019954591X
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Catholicism: A Very Short Introduction written by Gerald O'Collins and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008-11-27 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the origins of the Catholic Church? How has Catholicism changed and adapted over the centuries? What challenges does the Catholic Church face in the twenty-first century? Gerald O'Collins answers these and other questions in this clear, accessible introduction to the largest and oldest institution in the world.

Miracles: A Very Short Introduction

Author : Yujin Nagasawa
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191064335
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Miracles: A Very Short Introduction written by Yujin Nagasawa and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-11-16 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus turned water into wine, Mohammad split the moon into two, and Buddha walked and spoke immediately upon birth. According to recent statistics, even in the present age of advanced science and technology, most people believe in miracles. In fact, newspapers and television regularly report alleged miracles, such as recoveries from incurable diseases, extremely unlikely coincidences, and religious signs and messages on unexpected objects. In this book the award-winning author and philosopher Yujin Nagasawa addresses some of our most fundamental questions concerning miracles. What exactly is a miracle? What types of miracles are believed in the world's great religions? What do recent scientific findings tell us about miracles? Can we rationally believe that miracles have really taken place? Can there be acts that are more religiously significant than miracles? Drawing on a vast variety of fascinating examples from across the major religions, Nagasawa discusses the lively debate on miracles that ranges from reported miracles in ancient scriptures in the East and West to cutting-edge scientific research on belief formation. Throughout, he drives us to ask ourselves if and how we can still believe in in miracles in the twenty-first century. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Jesus

Author : Helen K. Bond
Publisher : SPCK
ISBN 13 : 0281076006
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Jesus written by Helen K. Bond and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2017-04-20 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part One: The History (What do we know?) This brief historical introduction to Jesus assesses his impact on the world as it was at the time and outlines the key ideas and values connected with him. It explores the social, political and religious factors that formed the context of his life and teaching, and considers how those factors affected the way he was initially received. Part Two: The Legacy (Why does it matter?) This second part surveys the intellectual and cultural ‘afterlife’ of Jesus, exploring the ways in which his impact has lasted. Why does he continue to be so influential, and what aspects of his legacy are likely to endure beyond today and into the future? The book has a brief chronology at the front plus a glossary of key terms and a list of further reading at the back. Contents: Part 1: Jesus of Nazareth Did Jesus Exist? The Political Context: Dreams, Prophets and Messiahs Jesus’ Message Jesus as Miracle Worker – Healings and Exorcisms Friends, Family – and a Wife? Jerusalem, Betrayal and Execution Part 2: Jesus’ Legacy Resurrection - and the Earliest Portrayals of Jesus Jesus the God and the Centre of Time Jesus in the Middle Ages: Art, Relics and Passion Plays Jesus in Contemporary Religion Jesus Today Glossary

Religion

Author : Thomas A. Tweed
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0190064676
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Religion written by Thomas A. Tweed and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religion plays a central role in human experience. Billions of people around the world practice a faith and act in accordance with it. Religion shapes how they enter the world and how they leave it - how they eat, dress, marry, and raise their children. It affects law, economy, and government. It sanctifies injustice and combats it. Beginning with the first signs of religion among ancient humans and concluding with a look at modern citizens and contemporary trends, leading scholar Thomas Tweed examines this powerful and enduring force in human society. Religion: A Very Short Introduction offers a concise non-partisan overview of religion's long history and its complicated role in the world today.

The Bible: A Very Short Introduction

Author : John Riches
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192608398
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book The Bible: A Very Short Introduction written by John Riches and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-28 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The Bible is one of the world's most read and most influential books. It has provided many rules for people to live by, and has shaped our language and our shared beliefs in ways that have both drawn communities together and fueled bitter disputes and conflicts. Having played a major role in the development of Western culture, the Bible continues to exert an enormous influence over millions of lives. This Very Short Introduction explores the material, cultural, and religious history of the Bible. Looking first at how the books of the Bible came to be written down and collected as authoritative sacred texts, John Riches goes on to show how they were produced and distributed across the world, and how they have been read and interpreted by differing communities in different languages. Riches compares how Jewish and Christian communities have interpreted the same passage of the Bible, and looks at some of the strikingly varied readings a very short book like Galatians has received over 2,000 years. Finally, he explores post-colonial and feminist readings of the Bible, and concludes by surveying the uses of the Bible in art, music, poetry, and politics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Food: A Very Short Introduction

Author : John Krebs
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199661081
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Food: A Very Short Introduction written by John Krebs and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-26 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief examination of the history and science of food chronicles four great transitions including those of cooking, agriculture, processing and preservation to consider the sources of culinary preferences, the disparity between malnutrition and overconsumption and the issues associated with obesity, sustainable agriculture and genetic modification. Original.

Orthodox Christianity

Author : Anthony Edward Siecienski
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0190883278
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Orthodox Christianity written by Anthony Edward Siecienski and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orthodox Christianity: A Very Short Introduction explores the history, beliefs, and practices of the Orthodox Church. Although it is Christianity's second largest denomination, Orthodoxy remains shrouded in mystery and misinformation. This Very Short Introduction lifts that shroud to show Orthodoxy for what it is--a living, breathing way of being Christian embraced by some 300 million believers worldwide.

Rhetoric: A Very Short Introduction

Author : Richard Toye
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199651361
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Rhetoric: A Very Short Introduction written by Richard Toye and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Society's attitudes to rhetoric are often very negative. Here, Richard Toye provides an engaging, historically informed introduction to rhetoric, from Ancient Greece to the present day. Wide-ranging in its scope, this Very Short Introduction is the essential starting point for understanding the art of persuasion.

Muhammad: A Very Short Introduction

Author : Jonathan A.C. Brown
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199559287
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Muhammad: A Very Short Introduction written by Jonathan A.C. Brown and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-24 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on traditional Muslim sources, Michael Cook describes Muhammad's life and teaching. He also attempts to stand back from this traditional picture to show how far it is historically justified.