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Book Synopsis Study Guide: 1 Peter by : Andrew J. Lamont-Turner
Download or read book Study Guide: 1 Peter written by Andrew J. Lamont-Turner and published by Andrew J. Lamont-Turner. This book was released on with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world marked by uncertainty, suffering, and trials, the book of 1 Peter emerges as a timeless guide for those seeking hope, resilience, and unwavering faith. Join us on a transformative journey through the pages of this profound epistle as we delve deep into the wisdom of the apostle Peter. Discover the significance of being 'elect exiles,' a chosen people, and a royal priesthood. Explore the powerful themes of suffering for righteousness' sake, submitting to authorities, and enduring with joy. Unearth the beauty of living stones, holy living, and humble service. In this comprehensive study, you'll find detailed summaries of each chapter, thought-provoking questions, and reflective prompts that will deepen your understanding of 1 Peter. Together, we'll uncover the interconnectedness of this epistle with the broader tapestry of Scripture and unearth its relevance for contemporary Christian living. Prepare to be inspired, encouraged, and equipped as you embark on this study of 1 Peter. Let its message of enduring hope and unwavering faith transform your perspective and empower you to live as lights in a world in need of the hope you carry. Are you ready to dive into the profound teachings of 1 Peter and embrace a faith that shines in the midst of adversity? Join us on this extraordinary journey of discovery and transformation.
Book Synopsis 1 Peter: An Introduction and Study Guide by : Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza
Download or read book 1 Peter: An Introduction and Study Guide written by Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Testament writing known as First Peter was probably written at the end of the 1st century CE; it is addressed to 'resident aliens' who live as colonial subjects in the Roman Province of Asia Minor. They are portrayed as a marginalized group who experience harassment and suffering. This letter is ascribed to the apostle Peter but was probably not written by him. It is a rhetorical communication sent from Christians in the imperial centre in Rome (camouflaged as Babylon), an authoritative letter of advice and admonition to good conduct and subordination in the sphere of colonial provincial life. 1 Peter is a religious document written a long time ago and in a culture and world that is quite different from our own. However, as a biblical book it is a part of Christianity's sacred Scriptures. This guide to the letter keeps both of these areas, the cultural-social and the ethical-religious, in mind. It offers help for understanding the letter as both a document of the 1st century and as sacred Scripture that speaks about the religious forces that have shaped Christianity and Western culture. In short, this guide seeks to enable readers to read 'against the grain'.
Download or read book 1 & 2 Peter written by Irving L. Jensen and published by Jensen Bible Self-Study Guide. This book was released on 1971 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the Bible's message is easy and exciting with these complete do-it-yourself Bible study guides. Each study includes helpful outlines, charts, maps, diagrams and explanations. For personal, group or classroom use.
Book Synopsis The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: 1 Peter by : Warren W. Wiersbe
Download or read book The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: 1 Peter written by Warren W. Wiersbe and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often those with the deepest hurt appreciate grace most. Which may explain why Peter, the apostle who once denied his Savior, wrote a remarkable letter that celebrated the hope and grace found in Christ. Based on Warren Wiersbe’s Be Hopeful, this eight-week of study of 1 Peter contains fresh insights that help connect God’s truth with everyday life.
Book Synopsis The Letters of Jude and Second Peter: An Introduction and Study Guide by : George Aichele
Download or read book The Letters of Jude and Second Peter: An Introduction and Study Guide written by George Aichele and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Guide surveys the more important historical, socio-cultural, theological, and literary factors we must grapple with in understanding the two letters of Jude and Second Peter, between which there are very strong similarities. It appears that the letter of Jude was almost entirely 'plagiarized' by the letter of Second Peter. George Aichele's main approach is the method of semiotics, examining signifying mechanisms in each of the texts both independently and when they are read together. In both of the letters, Jesus Christ is called the 'master', with a Greek word that means 'slave-owner', and the authors of both books refer to themselves and other Christians as the slaves of Christ. Furthermore, both writings report situations of paranoid fear within Christian communities of their time as they picture heretical infiltrators who threaten to pervert and perhaps even destroy the community. In addition to this, in an adventurous excursion, the letter of Jude is read intertextually with the classic science fiction/horror film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Siegel 1956), in order to explore the dynamics of paranoia.
Book Synopsis 1 & 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Study Guide by : David Firth
Download or read book 1 & 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Study Guide written by David Firth and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scholarly study of Samuel continues to wrestle with how we interpret this pivotal text. Even such basic matters as the question of what kind of literature it is remain unresolved while older questions such as the nature of its text and sources are debated anew in the light of material from Qumran and of current approaches to Hebrew narrative. Recognizing the importance of questions such as these, David Firth explores and introduces fresh ways of reading Samuel as a unified and yet complex text, which displays high levels both of literary artistry and of theological commitment. Although some stories in the books of Samuel are well known, and in the case of David and Goliath even proverbial, much of the content of these books is strange to modern readers. It is a story about a woman wanting a child, for example, that relates the beginnings of monarchy within Israel. Even the question of the monarchy is problematic, for we are introduced to not one royal family but two-those of Saul and David. David is ultimately shown to be the king chosen by God, yet by the end of the book he is only just managing to hold on to the kingdom as it is nearly torn from him by rivalries within his family. These arresting stories are perplexing, for Samuel's writers seldom tell us how to read and interpret them. Firth presents these complex and fascinating stories as part of a bigger picture, enabling students to chart their way through the literary and historical issues of the Samuel narrative. Firth addresses issues of historicity, sources, date and authorship, as well as -- crucially -- appreciating the text as a literary whole.
Book Synopsis 1 & 2 Kings: An Introduction and Study Guide by : Lester L. Grabbe
Download or read book 1 & 2 Kings: An Introduction and Study Guide written by Lester L. Grabbe and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lester L. Grabbe provides a concise and up-to-date introduction to the books of Kings, covering all the historical and interpretative issues. Grabbe pays particular attention to how the history of ancient Israel can be reconstructed (or not as the case may be) through the text, and introduces students to the key ways of reading the books of Kings as religious and political history. Grabbe takes a chronological approach (according to the text) and provides overviews of the key periods of Israel's history. The nature of the 'Deuteronomistic History' and how well this theory of authorship stands up in the modern day is considered, as well as issues of form and source criticism more broadly. Grabbe concludes by offering a reflection on the books of Kings in theological and hermeneutical perspective, which enables students to view not only the historical and textual issues, but also broader issues of meaning and significance.
Book Synopsis 1 & 2 Chronicles: An Introduction and Study Guide by : Leslie C. Allen
Download or read book 1 & 2 Chronicles: An Introduction and Study Guide written by Leslie C. Allen and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leslie C. Allen introduces students to the 1 & 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament, incorporating insights from over two decades of previous scholarship while grounding his analysis in earlier key works. “A Message for Yehud” sums up what has been judged to be a fundamental motivation underlying the whole book, a conviction that the obligation to “seek the Lord” in the light of the Torah and prophetic texts must be laid on the hearts of the community of Yehud in the fourth century BCE. To this end, using Samuel-Kings as a basis, Chronicles reviewed pre-exilic royal history for positive and negative clues as to how the generation for which it was written might achieve this spiritual ideal. In the book, Allen shows how this program was communicated all through the book by literary and rhetorical means.
Book Synopsis Study Guide for 1 Peter by : Joe Blair
Download or read book Study Guide for 1 Peter written by Joe Blair and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis 1 & 2 Thessalonians: An Introduction and Study Guide by : Richard S. Ascough
Download or read book 1 & 2 Thessalonians: An Introduction and Study Guide written by Richard S. Ascough and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1 Thessalonians provides a fascinating glimpse into the origins and social life of the Christ group in the ancient Roman city of Thessalonike, while 2 Thessalonians reveals how the community developed at a somewhat later time. This guide narrates the story of the founding of the group by considering the social and cultural contexts, the literary form, the rhetorical strategies, the theologies, and the reception of the two canonical letters. While centering on the texts of 1 and 2 Thessalonians themselves, Ascough draws widely on literary and archaeological data, giving particular attention to typical group behaviours among small, unofficial associations in the Greek and Roman period. The first four chapters focus on 1 Thessalonians, from the initial formation of the Christ group out of a small association of artisans through to how members negotiated various sorts of relationships: with Paul and his companions, with outsiders in Thessalonike and beyond, and especially with fellow believers within the group itself. The final two chapters turn attention to the shifting circumstances that required a second letter to be written, with its focus on disorder and disruption of social practices and theological beliefs. The epilogue briefly surveys Christianity at Thessalonike beyond the 1st century. This guide presents an overview of the historical development of the Christ group at Thessalonike. Moving beyond treating the canonical letters as simple repositories of theological opinions, Ascough demonstrates how 1 and 2 Thessalonians reveal ordinary life in ancient Roman cities. In so doing, he invites readers to enter the world of one of the many fascinating communities of Christ believers in the 1st century of the Common Era.
Book Synopsis Leviticus: An Introduction and Study Guide by : Philip Peter Jenson
Download or read book Leviticus: An Introduction and Study Guide written by Philip Peter Jenson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this guide, Philip Peter Jenson provides an introduction to Leviticus, examining its structure, character, and content. In particular, he focuses on explaining the basic concepts that inform the rituals and ethics of Leviticus. This is especially the case for the pervasive and complex category of holiness, along with its antithesis, impurity. Overall, Jenson's emphasis is on the overarching coherence of the book and how it reached its present canonical form. Leviticus is a difficult book for most readers, describing rituals that are no longer practiced and reflecting a culture that is vastly different from that of the modern West. Yet it is the central book of the first section of the Bible of both Jews and Christians, and it is at the heart of the law revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai. It includes the foundational texts on matters such as sacrifice or love for one's neighbour. In this comprehensive introduction, Jenson offers extensive analysis, and concludes each chapter with reflections on the contemporary significance of the texts being discussed.
Book Synopsis Bible Study Guide: 1 Thessalonians by : Andrew J. Lamont-Turner
Download or read book Bible Study Guide: 1 Thessalonians written by Andrew J. Lamont-Turner and published by Andrew J. Lamont-Turner. This book was released on with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a transformative journey through the rich teachings of the Book of 1 Thessalonians with our comprehensive study guide. Explore the timeless wisdom of this ancient text as we explore each verse with depth and insight. Discover insightful verse-by-verse analysis, gaining practical wisdom for navigating life's challenges and living out your faith with authenticity and purpose. Engage in meaningful reflection through thought-provoking questions, prayer prompts, and summaries at the end of each chapter, deepening your understanding of key biblical concepts such as faith, love, perseverance in trials, and the hope of Christ's return. Whether you're seeking guidance on Christian living, wrestling with questions about the end times, or simply eager to grow spiritually, this study guide will enrich your journey. Are you ready to unlock the treasures of 1 Thessalonians and experience spiritual growth like never before? Join us on this transformative exploration of God's Word. Dive into the wisdom of 1 Thessalonians and embark on a journey of spiritual discovery!
Book Synopsis Jeremiah: An Introduction and Study Guide by : Mary E. Mills
Download or read book Jeremiah: An Introduction and Study Guide written by Mary E. Mills and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide provides a concise introduction to the ways the book of Jeremiah has been interpreted by scholars, and to new possibilities of interpretation still open to readers. Outlining approaches the reader encountering the book may best adopt, Mary E. Mills moves into the reception of the prophetic book in the modern period. The role of historical criticism has been fundamental but she shows how it should be supplemented by recent explorations into the rhetorical structures and devices by which the book communicates its messages. Historically oriented scholars drew upon the book as a record of the words and career of a prophet in monarchical Judah. Literary investigation, on the other hand, focuses on the mood and tone of the literary work. Both interpretative strands acknowledge the persistence of a mood of terror and fragmentation within Jeremiah, the result of its origins in a period of great political upheaval. Examination of the poetic devices a society uses to process its social and cultural trauma leads the reader to a deeper appreciation of the variety of sources and genres found in Jeremiah. This study guide provides reading tools which readers can then develop at their own pace.
Book Synopsis Numbers: An Introduction and Study Guide by : Eryl W. Davies
Download or read book Numbers: An Introduction and Study Guide written by Eryl W. Davies and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Davies outlines the composition and date of Numbers, and the various attempts that have been made to establish a coherent and meaningful structure in its arrangement. Davies also shows how the application of reader-response criticism, feminist criticism and postcolonial criticism have contributed to our understanding of selected passages in the book. Addressing theological issues, Davies considers three themes that occupy much of the content of Numbers, namely; land, purity and holiness, and rebellion. The concluding chapter considers the contentious issue of the historicity of the book of Numbers in the light of recent discussions concerning the historical value of the Old Testament. Davies shows how some of the issues Numbers raises – war, disease, survival, hunger, race relations – are among the perennial problems faced by nations across the centuries and across cultures. While individual passages within Numbers may reflect a questionable sense of morality, Davies demonstrates that the book, when viewed in its totality, encompasses a number of important theological themes which recur throughout the Old Testament: the interplay of forgiveness and judgment, and of sin and punishment, and the need to trust in the power of God rather than human might.
Book Synopsis Job: An Introduction and Study Guide by : Katharine J. Dell
Download or read book Job: An Introduction and Study Guide written by Katharine J. Dell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the light of dramatic new interpretative approaches to the Bible this guide to Job follows not only a range of new approaches to the text but also addresses the traditional historical questions and other topical issues. Dell particularly highlights the problem of genre in understanding Job. She shows how problematic the term 'wisdom' is for this unique book, and argues that its radical sentiments earn it, rather, the title of 'parody'. Of all the biblical books it comes closest to tragedy, raising profound questions about its nature and place in the biblical canon. Job's relationship to its ancient Near Eastern counterparts, notably in ancient Mesopotamia, are also closely examined and key theological themes that characterize the book are explored. Finally different approaches - feminist, liberationist, ecological and psychological - are outlined so as to illuminate and inform our own personal readings and generate ever fresh understandings of this enigmatic text.
Book Synopsis Ezra-Nehemiah: An Introduction and Study Guide by : Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Download or read book Ezra-Nehemiah: An Introduction and Study Guide written by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to Ezra and Nehemiah showcases the latest developments and most up-to-date scholarship on these important texts. Ezra and Nehemiah tell the story of the people in Yehud in the 6th and the 5th centuries BCE. This was a time of economic hardship. The people living in and around Jerusalem were scratching out a living in a land that had been devastated by war. It was also a time of soul searching. Having lost their political autonomy and national identity, the people in Yehud had to find new ways of understanding and shaping their identity. Ezra and Nehemiah provide glimpses of these issues by way of an assortment of narratives, lists, letters, and other types of records. The readers encounter different voices and different opinions. Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer provides an overview of the various texts and the topics, concerns, and disputes that they reflect. The guide also zooms in on select key issues pertaining to the development of the text, its historical background(s), the quest for identity, and its afterlife in Jewish and Christian traditions.
Book Synopsis Romans: An Introduction and Study Guide by : Sze-kar Wan
Download or read book Romans: An Introduction and Study Guide written by Sze-kar Wan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sze-kar Wan examines the social and political ramifications of Paul's last and longest letter. By taking seriously Paul's faithfulness to his ancestral tradition, Wan argues that Paul is engaged in ethnic construction by incorporating non-Jews into Ideal Israel. With its claim of universality and the cosmic Son of God installed as king, Ideal Israel stands in pointed opposition to the Roman Empire. Wan presents the Letter to the Romans as Paul's extended argument to his Gentile audience in defence of Ideal Israel and their place in it, without ignoring such prominent themes as good news, faith and belief, eschatology, and the collection for the poor. By also including a reading of Romans 13 as resistance against absolute authority, at variance with historical interpretations that defended American slavery and German Nazism, Wan gives readers a new perspective on a defiant message that can be marshalled to resist oppressive regimes.
