Abraham in Jewish and Early Christian Literature
Sean A. Adams (Anthology Editor), Zanne Domoney-Lyttle (Anthology Editor)
Jewish and early Christian authors discussed Abraham in numerous and diverse ways, adapting his Old Testament narratives and using Abrahamic imagery in their works. However, while some areas of study in Abrahamic texts have received much scholarly attention, other areas remain nearly untouched. Beginning with a perspective on how Abraham was used within Jewish literature, this collection of essays follows the impact of Abraham across biblical texts–including Pseudigraphic and Apocryphal texts – into early Greek, Latin and Gnostic literature.
These essays build upon existing Abraham scholarship, by discussing Abraham in less explored areas such as rewritten scripture, Philo of Alexandria, Josephus, the Apostolic Fathers and contemporary Greek and Latin authors. Through the presentation of a more thorough outline of the impact of the figure and stories of Abraham, the contributors to this volume create a concise and complete idea of how his narrative was employed throughout the centuries, and how ancient authors adopted and adapted received traditions.
Adventuring Through the Bible: New Testament
Trusted author Ray Stredman presents an easy-to-understand and comprehensive look at the last 27 books of the Bible in Adventuring
Do Angels Really Have Wings?: … And 199 Other Questions About God, Life, and the Bible
With Don Cole, Mike Kellogg, Michael Rydelnik, Rosalie De Rosset, Winfred Neely, and other writers from Today in the Word.
Holman Illustrated Bible Handbook
Many who would be willing to search for truth in the Bible are intimidated by its size, the length of time it spans, the different languages and cultures within, or questions about the historical reliability and contemporary relevance of Scripture. The Holman Illustrated Bible Handbook is designed with an awareness of the obstacles people have to understanding the Bible. It begins with an essay on “How to Read and Study the Bible” before proceeding to chapters that provide a thorough overview of each of the Bible’s 66 books, summarizing each one’s content, author, evidences of authenticity, and historical context. In addition to the full-color maps, photographs, reconstructions, and charts that equip readers throughout the volume, a smartphone-accessible QR code is included for each chapter that leads to related online teaching from noted Bible scholar Gene Getz.
Holman Quick Source Guide to Understanding the Bible: A Book – By – Book Overview
From the Back Cover
THE QUICKEST WAY TO GET THE BIG PICTURE
If you’ve been wanting to get a better handle on the Bible—even if you’ve been reading it for years—this Holman QuickSourceTM Guide pulls the sweeping story, the time line, the key terms, and much more into a clear, concise, yet surprisingly comprehensive summary of biblical information.
Topics Include:
What’s the main idea of each Bible book? • Where can you quickly locate Christian worldview themes?
How can a foreshadow of Christ be seen in each Old Testament book?
What is the key Bible verse in each book that every Bible student needs to know?
How can you sum up the biblical story in six simple sentences?
Jesus is the Centre of the Bible : A Thematic Study on Christ in OT and NT
However, God honoring, Christ-exalting scope, and practical spirit of Dr. Sukanta’s Book Jesus in the Centre of the Bible :
Ruth: A Story of God’s Kindness
What a joy to read Dr. David Mende’s book, Ruth: A Story of God’s Kindness. I have always considered the book of Ruth to be a little gem nestled in the middle of God’s story in the Old Testament. In addition to a riveting storyline, it is a wonderful illustration of the fulfillment of Jesus as our precious Kinsman – Redeemer. Dr. Mende so skillfully combines a scholarly exposition of the times in which book of Ruth was written with practical application for our own lives. You will be blessed by hid depth of insight and interesting style of presentation.
Rev. Arlene Stubbs
Senior Pastor,
New Life Assembly of God church, Hyderabad
T&T Clark Companion to the Dead Sea Scrolls
George J. Brooke (Anthology Editor), Charlotte Hempel (Anthology Editor)
The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the last century. They have great historical, religious, and linguistic significance, not least in relation to the transmission of many of the books which came to be included in the Hebrew Bible. This companion comprises over 70 articles, exploring the entire body of the key texts and documents labelled as Dead Sea Scrolls.
Beginning with a section on the complex methods used in discovering, archiving and analysing the Scrolls, the focus moves to consideration of the Scrolls in their various contexts: political, religious, cultural, economic and historical. The genres ascribed to groups of texts within the Scrolls- including exegesis and interpretation, poetry and hymns, and liturgical texts – are then examined, with due attention given to both past and present scholarship. The main body of the Companion concludes with crucial issues and topics discussed by leading scholars. Complemented by extensive appendices and indexes, this Companion provides the ideal resource for those seriously engaging with the Dead Sea Scrolls.
T&T Clark Companion to the Septuagint
James K Aitken (Anthology Editor)
Description
The Septuagint is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible and the scriptures read by early Christians. Septuagint studies have been a growth field in the past twenty years. It has become an area of interest not only for textual criticism of the Hebrew Bible but as a product of Judaism in the Graeco-Roman world. It is even being utilized occasionally by scholars of Greek religion. At the same time renewed interest in the daughter versions (Syriac, Vulgate, Ethiopic, Coptic etc.) has thrown new attention onto the Septuagint.
This Companion provides a cutting-edge survey of scholarly opinion on the Septuagint text of each biblical book. It covers the characteristics of each Septuagint book, its translation features, origins, text-critical problems and history. As such it provides a comprehensive companion to the Septuagint, featuring contributions from experts in the field.
T&T Clark Handbook of Asian American Biblical Hermeneutics
Uriah Y. Kim (Anthology Editor), Seung Ai Yang (Anthology Editor)
T&T Clark Handbook of Children in the Bible and the Biblical World
Sharon Betsworth (Anthology Editor), Julie Faith Parker (Anthology Editor)
T&T Clark Handbook of Food in the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Israel
Janling Fu (Anthology Editor), Cynthia Shafer-Elliott (Anthology Editor), Carol Meyers (Anthology Editor)
Description
Food and feasting are key themes in the Hebrew Bible and the culture it represents. The contributors to this handbook
draw on a multitude of disciplines to offer an overview of food in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Israel. Archaeological
materials from biblical lands, along with the recent interest in ethnographic data, a new focus in anthropology, and emerging technologies provide valuable information about ancient foodways.
The contributors examine not only the textual materials of the Hebrew Bible and related epigraphic works, but also engage in a wider archaeological, environmental, and historical understanding of ancient Israel as it pertains to food.
Divided into five parts, this handbook examines and considers environmental and socio-economic issues such as climate and trade, the production of raw materials, and the technology of harvesting and food processing. The cultural role of food and meals in festivals, holidays, and biblical regulations is also discussed, as is the way food and drink are treated in biblical texts, in related epigraphic materials, and in iconography.
T&T Clark Handbook of Suffering and the Problem of Evil
Matthias Grebe (Anthology Editor) , Johannes Grössl (Anthology Editor)
The T&T Clark Handbook of Suffering and the Problem of Evil provides an extensive exploration of the theology of theodicy, asking questions such as should all instances of suffering necessarily be understood as evil? Why would an omnipotent and benevolent God allow or perpetrate evil? Is God unable or unwilling to reduce human and non-human suffering on Earth? Does humanity have the capacity to exercise a moral evaluation of God’s motives and intentions?
The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls (Studies in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Related Literature)
The Dead Sea Scrolls are among the most interesting and important archaeological discoveries ever made, and the excavation of the
The Bible Book by Book: An Introduction to Bible Synthesis
This brief overview of God’s Word is designed to better acquaint Bible students with the Bible as a whole, and
The Face of Water: A Translator on Beauty and Meaning in the Bible
A dazzling reconsideration of the original languages and texts of the Bible, in both the Old and the New Testaments, from the acclaimed scholar and translator of Classical literature (“The best translation of the Aeneid, certainly the best of our time” —Ursula Le Guin; “The first translation since Dryden that can be read as a great English poem in itself” —Garry Wills, The New York Review of Books) and author of Paul Among the People (“Astonishing . . . Superb” —Booklist, starred review).
The Jerome Biblical Commentary for the Twenty-First Century: Third Fully Revised Edition
by Professor John J. Collins (Editor), Dr Gina Hens-Piazza (Editor), Sr Barbara Reid OP (Editor), Rev Donald Senior (Editor), His Holiness Pope Francis (Foreword)
The Knowledge of God: In the Book of Hosea
The phrase “Knowledge of God” or the Hebrew ‘daat elohim’ is a significant concept in the Old Testament. At the
The Lion Guide to the Bible
Accessible, engaging and authoritative, this handsome hardback is full of colour illustrations, maps and helpful charts, bringing the story of God’s dealings with his people vividly to life. After a helpful introductory section on the nature and composition of the Bible and how to read it, this handsome hardback takes the reader on an illuminating tour through all 66 books, sketching the principal themes, detailing the main characters and highlighting memorable passages or verses. Issues requiring more detailed attention are highlighted in boxes grouped together towards the back in order not to interrupt the narrative flow. There is also a handy fact-finder.
The Murderous History of Bible Translations: Power, Conflict and the Quest for Meaning
Review
“Aramaic and Hebrew scholar Freedman vividly explains how and why scripture has been translated . . . The author is open about his populist aim–to tell ‘the story of the translated Bible,’ without being a lengthy comprehensive history that would appeal more to scholars–and he succeeds in achieving that goal . . . For those interested in the complex history of Bible translation, this is a must-read.” ―Publishers Weekly
“Stimulating and entertaining . . . His style of presentation is never tedious, so that readers will be able to cover extensive ground in what is a remarkable odyssey.” ―The Times Literary Supplement
“A fascinating account . . . [Freedman] is adept at untangling the complex history of bible translation . . . A complex and important story told in clear, non-academic language that should appeal to anyone with an interest in history or bible studies.” ―Historical Novel Society
“An entertaining, lucid look at the history of Biblical translations . . . This is a serious popular history and–unlike so many of the Biblical translations it discusses–has no particular religious agenda.” ―Bookfilter
The Promise and the Blessing: A Historical Survey of the Old and New Testaments
The Bible is a collection of writings that together tell a unified story. But exactly how do all the pieces fit together? In a single volume, The Promise and the Blessing connects the dots of the Old and New Testament books to reveal the big picture of salvation history. Organized chronologically rather than canonically, this book traces the flow of Israel’s history and shows how the New Testament proceeds out of the Old. It begins with God’s creation of the cosmos and the initial problem of the fall of man. Then it traces God’s solutions to that problem as he selects first one man, Abraham, then his line, and then the nation of Israel to provide the Messiah. Finally, it focuses on the Messiah himself and looks at how the gospel of Jesus was spread throughout the known world.The Promise and the Blessing is easy to use and ideal for anyone who wants to understand the grand narrative of the Bible. It features numerous beautiful, full-color photos, as well as sidebars and brief, fascinating “breakouts” of supplementary information. Maps, illustrations, summaries, and insightful notes help to illuminate the text. Field-tested in the classroom, The Promise and the Blessing is designed for Old and New Testament survey classes and will provide all readers of the Bible with a better understanding of how the drama that began in Eden winds through Israel’s history to its fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
The Reception of Jesus in the First Three Centuries – 3 Volume Set
Explore the diverse interpretations of Jesus and the Jesus tradition in the crucial first centuries of Christianity, with contributions from over 70 scholars worldwide. 🌍
🔍 Volume 1 delves into literary representations of Jesus in the first century, including detailed discussions on core texts like the Gospels and other early Christian writings.
📜 Volume 2 examines literary texts from the second and third centuries, exploring gospel writing and other significant works.
Chris Keith (Anthology Editor) , Helen K. Bond (Anthology Editor) , Christine Jacobi (Anthology Editor) , Jens Schröter (Anthology Editor)
🖼️ Volume 3 explores visual, liturgical, and non-Christian receptions of Jesus, shedding light on iconography, material culture, and liturgical practices.
With meticulous research and a methodologically sophisticated approach, this anthology offers fresh insights into how the Jesus tradition was transmitted and received in its early stages. 🕊️
Don’t miss this invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone intrigued by the historical reception of Jesus Christ! Order your copy today! 📖✨ #EarlyChristianity #JesusReception #NewRelease
The Student Bible Dictionary – A Complete Learning System to Help You Understand Words, People, Places and Events of the Bible
Here’s a concise, easy-to-use Bible reference book especially for students of all ages who seek to learn more about the Bible and its times. The Student Bible Dictionary features definitions and explanations of hundreds of Bible words, names, places, and concepts. Scores of full color charts, maps, photographs, and illustrations help to clarify the text, and add visual appeal. Special color coding, meanwhile, adds special emphasis to important topics-which feature additional information geared toward the student reader. From AARON (AIRn). Older brother of and early spokesman for Moses (Ex. 4:14-16). Became Israel’s first high priest. The Aaronic priesthood (priests of the tribe of Levi) was named for him (ex. 28:1; 29; Lev. 8; Num. 18) to ZIPPORAH (zip POH ruh). Wife of Moses and daughter Jethro, also called Reuel, priest of Midian (ex. 2:16-21; 3:1)the Student Bible Dictionary is a whole library of accessible, useful information!
The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary
As more and more Christians are involved in teaching in their churches, there is a need for an accessible, engaging