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The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Their Significance For Understanding the Bible, Judaism, Jesus, and Christianity

de James C. Vanderkam, Peter Flint ...

" A superb introduction" to the ancient manuscripts and what they can teach us, featuring recent developments in scrolls research ( Publishers Weekly).The Dead Sea Scrolls, found in caves near the Dead Sea fifteen miles east of Jerusalem from 1947 to 1956, include the oldest existing biblical manuscripts and the remarkable texts of the purist Jewish community at Qumran. The discovery of the ... Leer más

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" A superb introduction" to the ancient manuscripts and what they can teach us, featuring recent developments in scrolls research ( Publishers Weekly).The Dead Sea Scrolls, found in caves near the Dead Sea fifteen miles east of Jerusalem from 1947 to 1956, include the oldest existing biblical manuscripts and the remarkable texts of the purist Jewish community at Qumran. The discovery of the
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How the Church Fathers Read the Bible

A Short Introduction

de Gerald Bray ...

"How the Church Fathers Read the Bible is an accessible introduction to help you read Scripture with the early church. With a clear and simple style, Gerald Bray explains the distinctives of early Christian interpretation and shows how the fathers interpreted key Bible passages from Genesis to Revelation. Their unique perspective is summed up in seven principles that can inspire our Bible reading ... Leer más

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"How the Church Fathers Read the Bible is an accessible introduction to help you read Scripture with the early church. With a clear and simple style, Gerald Bray explains the distinctives of early Christian interpretation and shows how the fathers interpreted key Bible passages from Genesis to Revelation. Their unique perspective is summed up in seven principles that can inspire our Bible reading
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The Book on the Shelf

de Robert L. Hilton ...

There it sits—the oldest book in history and number one best seller, the Bible. Yet it goes unopened and unread. Why? What’s in the Bible that makes so many so nervous, even fearful? In The Book on the Shelf, author Robert L. Hilton offers some reasons. He: touches on natural selection and evolution world views versus creationism; includes narrative on random selection versus intelligent design; ... Leer más

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There it sits—the oldest book in history and number one best seller, the Bible. Yet it goes unopened and unread. Why? What’s in the Bible that makes so many so nervous, even fearful? In The Book on the Shelf, author Robert L. Hilton offers some reasons. He: touches on natural selection and evolution world views versus creationism; includes narrative on random selection versus intelligent design;
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Scripture and Its Interpretation

A Global, Ecumenical Introduction to the Bible

Edición de Michael Gorman ...

Top-notch biblical scholars from around the world and from various Christian traditions offer a fulsome yet readable introduction to the Bible and its interpretation. The book concisely introduces the Old and New Testaments and related topics and examines a wide variety of historical and contemporary interpretive approaches, including African, African-American, Asian, and Latino streams. ... Leer más

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Top-notch biblical scholars from around the world and from various Christian traditions offer a fulsome yet readable introduction to the Bible and its interpretation. The book concisely introduces the Old and New Testaments and related topics and examines a wide variety of historical and contemporary interpretive approaches, including African, African-American, Asian, and Latino streams.
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The Crisis of Biblical Authority

Interpreting Scripture Responsibly When Christians Disagree

de John H. Walton ...

How Flawed Interpretation Disrespects the Bible and Divides the ChurchThe Crisis of Biblical Authority is noted biblical scholar John H. Walton's response to one of Christianity's most pressing challenges: the damage done when believers treat the Bible as a tool for advancing their own agendas rather than as a sacred text to be faithfully understood.Christians agree that the Bible has authority, ... Leer más

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How Flawed Interpretation Disrespects the Bible and Divides the ChurchThe Crisis of Biblical Authority is noted biblical scholar John H. Walton's response to one of Christianity's most pressing challenges: the damage done when believers treat the Bible as a tool for advancing their own agendas rather than as a sacred text to be faithfully understood.Christians agree that the Bible has authority,
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Separation of Church and Hate

A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds

de John Fugelsang ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In the spirit of George Carlin and Christopher Hitchens, the son of a former Catholic nun and a Franciscan brother delivers a deeply irreverent and biblically correct takedown of far-right Christian hatred—a book for believers, atheists, agnostics, and anyone who’ll ever have to deal with a Christian nationalist.For more than two centuries, the United States ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In the spirit of George Carlin and Christopher Hitchens, the son of a former Catholic nun and a Franciscan brother delivers a deeply irreverent and biblically correct takedown of far-right Christian hatred—a book for believers, atheists, agnostics, and anyone who’ll ever have to deal with a Christian nationalist.For more than two centuries, the United States
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HarperCollins Study Bible

Fully Revised & Updated

de Harold W. Attridge, Society of Biblical Literature ...

The landmark general reference Bible completely revised and updatedEndorsers say it all about the HarperCollins Study Bible:• “I ... can speak with unbounded praise for this work. The auspices are impeccable, the sponsorship is by one of the most prestigious and effective publishing firms in the field of religious publishing, and the scholarship under the aegis of the Society of Biblical ... Leer más

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The landmark general reference Bible completely revised and updatedEndorsers say it all about the HarperCollins Study Bible:• “I ... can speak with unbounded praise for this work. The auspices are impeccable, the sponsorship is by one of the most prestigious and effective publishing firms in the field of religious publishing, and the scholarship under the aegis of the Society of Biblical
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A History of the Bible

The Book and Its Faiths

de John Barton ...

A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priestIn our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy Scripture," a non-negotiable authority straight from God, has prevailed in Western society for some time. And ... Leer más

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A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priestIn our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy Scripture," a non-negotiable authority straight from God, has prevailed in Western society for some time. And
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Mere Christianity

de C. S. Lewis ...

Mere Christianity is a powerful and accessible exploration of Christian beliefs, adapted from a series of radio talks by C.S. Lewis during World War II. The book is aimed at presenting the core principles of Christianity — the “mere” or essential truths shared across all denominations — in a logical, thoughtful, and non-denominational way. Divided into four parts, Lewis begins by discussing the ... Leer más

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Mere Christianity is a powerful and accessible exploration of Christian beliefs, adapted from a series of radio talks by C.S. Lewis during World War II. The book is aimed at presenting the core principles of Christianity — the “mere” or essential truths shared across all denominations — in a logical, thoughtful, and non-denominational way. Divided into four parts, Lewis begins by discussing the
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How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian

Struggling with Divine Violence from Genesis Through Revelation

de John Dominic Crossan ...

The acclaimed Bible scholar and author of The Historical Jesus and God & Empire—"the greatest New Testament scholar of our generation" (John Shelby Spong) —grapples with Scripture’s two conflicting visions of Jesus and God, one of a loving God, and one of a vengeful God, and explains how Christians can better understand these passages in a way that enriches their faith.Many portions of the New ... Leer más

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The acclaimed Bible scholar and author of The Historical Jesus and God & Empire—"the greatest New Testament scholar of our generation" (John Shelby Spong) —grapples with Scripture’s two conflicting visions of Jesus and God, one of a loving God, and one of a vengeful God, and explains how Christians can better understand these passages in a way that enriches their faith.Many portions of the New
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Jesus, Last of the Pharaohs

The Israelites were pharaohs of Egypt

de ralph ellis ...

Series series The Egyptian Exodus Series
*** Jesus was descended from the Egyptian royal line ***The exodus of the Hyksos pharaohs from Egypt to Jerusalem is an incredibly similar event to the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt to Jerusalem. Classical historians will not entertain any connection between the two, because this infers that the Israelite leaders were actually pharaohs of Egypt. However, Ralph Ellis has taken this obvious ... Leer más

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*** Jesus was descended from the Egyptian royal line ***The exodus of the Hyksos pharaohs from Egypt to Jerusalem is an incredibly similar event to the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt to Jerusalem. Classical historians will not entertain any connection between the two, because this infers that the Israelite leaders were actually pharaohs of Egypt. However, Ralph Ellis has taken this obvious
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The Bible Says So

What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues

de Dan McClellan ...

NOW A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBible scholar and popular TikToker Dan McClellan confronts misconceptions about the Bible.The Bible is the world’s most influential book, but do we really know what it says? Every day across social media and in homes, businesses, and public spaces, people try to cut debate short by claiming that "the Bible says so!" However, they commonly ... Leer más

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NOW A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBible scholar and popular TikToker Dan McClellan confronts misconceptions about the Bible.The Bible is the world’s most influential book, but do we really know what it says? Every day across social media and in homes, businesses, and public spaces, people try to cut debate short by claiming that "the Bible says so!" However, they commonly
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Asking Better Questions of the Bible

A Guide for the Wounded, Wary, and Longing for More

de Marty Solomon ...

Too often when we come to the Bible, questions make us uncomfortable. But questions are often a good thing. When we stop viewing the Bible through the lens of our own agendas and ask the questions the Bible is asking, something extraordinary happens. We form a new and deeper way of thinking about Scripture and understanding the Bible. As we do, we move further into the depths and mystery of God ... Leer más

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Too often when we come to the Bible, questions make us uncomfortable. But questions are often a good thing. When we stop viewing the Bible through the lens of our own agendas and ask the questions the Bible is asking, something extraordinary happens. We form a new and deeper way of thinking about Scripture and understanding the Bible. As we do, we move further into the depths and mystery of God
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The Hebrew Bible

New Insights and Scholarship

Edición de Frederick E. Greenspahn ...

Series Libro 4 - Jewish Studies in the Twenty-First Century
In April of 2001, the headline in the Los Angeles Times read, “Doubting the Story of the Exodus.” It covered a sermon that had been delivered by the rabbi of a prominent local congregation over the holiday of Passover. In it, he said, “The truth is that virtually every modern archeologist who has investigated the story of the exodus, with very few exceptions, agrees that the way the Bible ... Leer más

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In April of 2001, the headline in the Los Angeles Times read, “Doubting the Story of the Exodus.” It covered a sermon that had been delivered by the rabbi of a prominent local congregation over the holiday of Passover. In it, he said, “The truth is that virtually every modern archeologist who has investigated the story of the exodus, with very few exceptions, agrees that the way the Bible
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Reading the Bible Badly

How American Christians Misunderstand and Misuse their Scriptures

de Karl Allen Kuhn ...

Reading the Bible Badly exposes how American Christians misunderstand and misuse the Bible, reading Scripture through "lenses" that distort its true character. As Americans, we often read the Bible's stories and instruction unmindful of their historical and cultural settings, disregarding the testimony of our spiritual ancestors, and finding mostly a mirror image of our own values and selves in ... Leer más

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Reading the Bible Badly exposes how American Christians misunderstand and misuse the Bible, reading Scripture through "lenses" that distort its true character. As Americans, we often read the Bible's stories and instruction unmindful of their historical and cultural settings, disregarding the testimony of our spiritual ancestors, and finding mostly a mirror image of our own values and selves in
... Leer más
The Jesus I Know

Honest Conversations and Diverse Opinions about Who He Is

de Kathie Lee Gifford ...

New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford reveals heartwarming, entertaining conversations between people and personalities who both agree and disagree about who Jesus is, his role throughout history, and his presence in our lives today.For decades Kathie Lee has had deep conversations about her faith with anyone who is interested in talking about it. What she discovered early on is ... Leer más

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New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford reveals heartwarming, entertaining conversations between people and personalities who both agree and disagree about who Jesus is, his role throughout history, and his presence in our lives today.For decades Kathie Lee has had deep conversations about her faith with anyone who is interested in talking about it. What she discovered early on is
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New Revelations

How the Bible Handles Its Provocative Parts

de Magnar Kartveit ...

The Bible is the most important book in the world. It forms the basis of the major religions, and it influences billions of people. Readers find comfort and consolation here. Communities use it as a guide for thinking and life. It deals with the meaning of life, God, history, and the afterlife. The Bible also presents texts about war, child sacrifice, and mass murder. Some readers pass over such ... Leer más

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The Bible is the most important book in the world. It forms the basis of the major religions, and it influences billions of people. Readers find comfort and consolation here. Communities use it as a guide for thinking and life. It deals with the meaning of life, God, history, and the afterlife. The Bible also presents texts about war, child sacrifice, and mass murder. Some readers pass over such
... Leer más
Luke

Gospel to the Nameless and Faceless

de W. Mark Tew ...

In Luke: Gospel to the Nameless and Faceless, Dr. W. Mark Tew offers the Christian reader a commentary like none other. Combining a detailed examination of the Greek text, a fresh translation of the Gospel, and a commitment to presenting the meaning of the Gospel in a fluid and contemporary fashion, Luke: Gospel to the Nameless and Faceless presents the advanced student and the casual reader alike ... Leer más

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In Luke: Gospel to the Nameless and Faceless, Dr. W. Mark Tew offers the Christian reader a commentary like none other. Combining a detailed examination of the Greek text, a fresh translation of the Gospel, and a commitment to presenting the meaning of the Gospel in a fluid and contemporary fashion, Luke: Gospel to the Nameless and Faceless presents the advanced student and the casual reader alike
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Practicing Midrash

Reading the Bible’s Arguments as an Invitation to Conversation

de F. Timothy Moore ...

Have you ever been puzzled by contradictions in the Bible? Or wondered why there are four Gospels, three sets of Ten Commandments, or two creation stories at the beginning of Genesis? Beginning with the first pages of Genesis, the Bible tells most of its stories through multiple versions, which contain both similarities and disagreements. The inherent arguments in Scripture did not seem to bother ... Leer más

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Have you ever been puzzled by contradictions in the Bible? Or wondered why there are four Gospels, three sets of Ten Commandments, or two creation stories at the beginning of Genesis? Beginning with the first pages of Genesis, the Bible tells most of its stories through multiple versions, which contain both similarities and disagreements. The inherent arguments in Scripture did not seem to bother
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Luke 10-24

de Barbara E. Reid OP, Shelly Matthews, Amy-Jill Levine ...

Series Libro 43 - Wisdom Commentary Series
Because there are more women in the Gospel of Luke than in any other gospel, feminists have given it much attention. In this commentary, Shelly Matthews and Barbara Reid show that feminist analysis demands much more than counting the number of female characters. Feminist biblical interpretation examines how the female characters function in the narrative and also scrutinizes the workings of power ... Leer más

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Because there are more women in the Gospel of Luke than in any other gospel, feminists have given it much attention. In this commentary, Shelly Matthews and Barbara Reid show that feminist analysis demands much more than counting the number of female characters. Feminist biblical interpretation examines how the female characters function in the narrative and also scrutinizes the workings of power
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The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha

New Revised Standard Version

de Michael Coogan ...

For over 50 years students, professors, clergy, and general readers have relied on The New Oxford Annotated Bible as an unparalleled authority in Study Bibles. This fifth edition of the Annotated, thumb-indexed and in a protective two-piece box, remains the best way to study and understand the Bible at home or in the classroom. This thoroughly revised and substantially updated edition contains the ... Leer más

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For over 50 years students, professors, clergy, and general readers have relied on The New Oxford Annotated Bible as an unparalleled authority in Study Bibles. This fifth edition of the Annotated, thumb-indexed and in a protective two-piece box, remains the best way to study and understand the Bible at home or in the classroom. This thoroughly revised and substantially updated edition contains the
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Book of Jasher

An Enigmatic Retelling of Old Testament Tales

de Anonymous ...

Traducido por Anonymous ...

The Book of Jasher, an intriguing text originating from the Hebrew tradition, presents alternative narratives of biblical events, offering a unique perspective on familiar stories. Often regarded as a midrashic work, it weaves together historical accounts, genealogies, and legends, employing a poetic and rhythmic style that captures the oral storytelling traditions of ancient cultures. The text ... Leer más

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The Book of Jasher, an intriguing text originating from the Hebrew tradition, presents alternative narratives of biblical events, offering a unique perspective on familiar stories. Often regarded as a midrashic work, it weaves together historical accounts, genealogies, and legends, employing a poetic and rhythmic style that captures the oral storytelling traditions of ancient cultures. The text
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The Blackwell Companion to the Bible in English Literature

Edición de Rebecca Lemon, Emma Mason, Jonathan Roberts, Christopher Rowland ...

Series Libro 76 - Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion
This Companion explores the Bible's role and influence on individual writers, whilst tracing the key developments of Biblical themes and literary theory through the ages.An ambitious overview of the Bible's impact on English literature – as arguably the most powerful work of literature in history – from the medieval period through to the twentieth-centuryIncludes introductory sections to each ... Leer más

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This Companion explores the Bible's role and influence on individual writers, whilst tracing the key developments of Biblical themes and literary theory through the ages.An ambitious overview of the Bible's impact on English literature – as arguably the most powerful work of literature in history – from the medieval period through to the twentieth-centuryIncludes introductory sections to each
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Healing Haunted Histories

A Settler Discipleship of Decolonization

de Elaine Enns, Ched Myers, Harry Lafond ...

Series series Center and Library for the Bible and Social Justice Series
Healing Haunted Histories tackles the oldest and deepest injustices on the North American continent. Violations which inhabit every intersection of settler and Indigenous worlds, past and present. Wounds inextricably woven into the fabric of our personal and political lives. And it argues we can heal those wounds through the inward and outward journey of decolonization. The authors write as, and ... Leer más

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Healing Haunted Histories tackles the oldest and deepest injustices on the North American continent. Violations which inhabit every intersection of settler and Indigenous worlds, past and present. Wounds inextricably woven into the fabric of our personal and political lives. And it argues we can heal those wounds through the inward and outward journey of decolonization. The authors write as, and
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