Freedom and Obligation: Study of the Epistle to the Galatians

Author provides an analysis of issues that concerned the early church and that continue to vex contemporary Christians. He argues that Galatians stands at the heart of the New Testament. Historically, this is because Paul's conflicts with Judaism, and with Jewish Christianity, ensured the freedom of the gospel to generate a potentially universal church. Theologically, the same conflicts provide…

Reflecting with Solomon: Selected Studies on the Book of Ecclesiastes

Thirty-two essays cover the authorship, themes, difficulties, and overall structure and analyze key passages throughout Ecclesiastes.

Reading The Bible with the Dead

This insightful book examines nine case studies in the history of exegesis in order to demonstrate the valuable insights into Scripture that we can gain not only from what individual commentators say but fifteen centuries' cumulative witness to the meaning of Scripture in the life of the church.

A Theology of Luke and Acts: God's Promised Program, Realized for All Nations

This groundbreaking work by Darrell Bock thoroughly explores the theology of Luke's gospel and the book of Acts. In his writings, Luke records the story of God working through Jesus to usher in a new era of Promise and Spirit enablement so that the people of God can be God's people even in the midst of a hostile world. It is a message the church still needs today. Bock both covers major Lukan …

Interpreting The New Testament Text: Introduction to the Art and Science of E…

With the explosive increase in availability of English Bible translations, the question can easily be asked, "Why bother with the hard work of biblical exegesis?" Computers can translate foreign languages and our English texts can take us very close to the original meanings, so why exegete? Answer: because the deepest truths of the Bible are found through the deepest study. This book teaches…

The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies

"The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies" examines the creation of the academic Bible. Beginning with the fragmentation of biblical interpretation in the centuries after the Reformation, Michael Legaspi shows how the weakening of scriptural authority in the Western churches altered the role of biblical interpretation. Focusing on renowned German scholar Johann David Michaelis (1…

The Christ of the Prophets

The Christ of the Prophets, O. Palmer Robertson captures the passion and purpose of their extraordinary writings. After examining the origins of prophetism, the prophets’ call, and their proclamation and application of law and covenant, Robertson devotes special attention to the biblical-theological significance of the exile. Viewing that phenomenon through the lens of several prophets, he dr…

Invitation to the New Testament: First Things

Writing with his usual flair and reader-friendly style, renowned scholar, author, and lecturer Ben Witherington III offers a balanced approach to the New Testament in this faith-friendly introductory text. An ideal textbook for college survey courses, this volume is also captivating reading for seminary students and general readers.

Everyman a Bible Student: A Handbook of Basic Bible Doctrines

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0-310-35651-2

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Soft Cover, 127 hlm, 21.2X13.9 cm

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220.2

Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching

Proposes a method of biblical interpretation consisting of contextual, syntactical, verbal, theological, and homiletical analysis.