The Way of Wisdom: Essays in Honor of Bruce K. Waltke

"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." -Proverbs 4:7 (NIV) When a man's life embodies the pursuit of wisdom, it bears among its fruits the deep love and respect of his family, friends, and colleagues. Bruce K. Waltke is such a man. Wisdom has defined Dr. Waltke, both as one of his personal qualities and as the core of his many years of biblica…

The World of the New Testament: Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts

This volume addresses the most important issues related to the study of New Testament writings. Two respected senior scholars have brought together a team of distinguished specialists to introduce the Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman backgrounds necessary for understanding the New Testament and the early church. Contributors include renowned scholars such as Lynn H. Cohick, David A. deSilva, Jame…

Linguistics & Biblical Exegesis

We rarely think about the way languages work because communicating in our native tongue comes so naturally to us. The Bible was written in ancient Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek-languages no modern reader can claim to have a native understanding of. A better understanding of how language works should help us understand the Bible better as we seek to discern the original intent and meaning of each b…

Social & Historical Approaches to the Bible

The Bible was not written and received in a historical vacuum-in fact, the social and historical context of the Bible illuminates key understandings that may have been otherwise missed. Biblical scholars use many different approaches to uncover this context, each engaging various aspects of the social and historical world of the Bible-from religious ritual to scribal practice to historical even…

The New Testament: An Introduction to its Literature and History

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1

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9780851514499

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Softcover; 387 hlm.; 13.89 x 21.62 cm

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Call Number

225

The Genesis Flood: The Biblical Record and its Scientific Implications

Presents a thorough system unifying and correlating scientific data in the earth’s early history. Whitcomb and Morris propose a biblically based system of creationism and catastrophism. A modern classic, this title has become required reading for creationists.

Christ Crucified: A Puritan's View of the Atonement

In this stimulating work Stephen Charnock links the Old and New Testaments with this classic explanation of how the sacrifice of Jesus Christ fulfils the Old Testament sacrificial system. He particularly illustrates the importance of the Passover, and opens up our understanding of the differences which characterize the New Testament Church era. He shows that Jesus willingly submitted to the pai…

The Cambridge Companion to St Paul

The apostle Paul has been justifiably described as the first and greatest Christian theologian. His letters were among the earliest documents to be included in the New Testament and, as such, they influenced Christian thinking from its very beginning. This Companion provides an important assessment of the apostle as well as a new appreciation of his continuing contemporary significance. With ei…

The New Hermeneutic

In earlier publications the present writer pointed out that the synthesis between a theology based on that of the Ref'ormcrs and a theology based on the philosophy of Kant is an intellectual and spiritual monstrosity. In it Kant, not Calvin is the real victor. The result is the destruction of an intelligible basis for human predication. What is needed is a really Reformational philosophy and th…

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

Understanding the Bible isn't for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It's meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to seminary students. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your 21st-century life. More than half a million people have t…