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

Edition

1

ISBN/ISSN

9780851514499

Collation

Softcover; 387 hlm.; 13.89 x 21.62 cm

Series Title

-

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…

Bible Study for Busy Woman

Many woman recognize the value of personal, individualized Bible study, but for one reason or another, few women ever get around to doing it. Perhaps you tried once, and found it was too much triedonce, and found it was too much work, or it was - you'll admit it - boring. Maybe you could use some help. Bible Study for Busy Women is designed to give you the tools you need to keep going - enough …

Knowing Scripture

"~The Bible is the written Word of God, and it is treasured by many. But it is also an ancient book about people and cultures very different than us. Thus, while we know we should read it, many of us have a hard time understanding the Bible. In this updated edition of Knowing Scripture, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. The author says, ""The theme of this bo…

The New Century Bible Commentary 1 and 2 Kings, Vol. 1

Edition

1

ISBN/ISSN

0-8028-0019-X

Collation

-

Series Title

1 Kings 1 - 16:34

Call Number

222.507