Peoples of the New Testament World: An Illustrated Guide
Making sense of the New Testament requires navigating your way through the labyrinth of different cultural, religious, political, and economic groups that existed in first-century Jewish society as well as in the Roman Empire at large. In this introduction to the major people groups of the New Testament world, William Simmons clarifies New Testament history and teaching by providing a historical analysis of major Jewish groups such as Pharisees, Sadducees, and Scribes, as well as important Greco-Roman groups such as Philosophers, Herodians, and Centurions.
Say to This Mountain: Mark’s Story of Discipleship
In “Say to this Mountain” Myers is joined by a team of authors, Catholic and Protestant, committed to the work of justice and peace, the renewal of the church, and to Christian discipleship. With Myers they share in the conviction that Mark’s story has transforming power only as it intersects with our own life stories and the boarder story of the times in which we live. The authors of this book have designed a process for reading the Gospel of Mark in which each of the three circles of story informs the other.
Studying the Synoptic Gospels: Origin and Interpretation – Second Edition
“[Stein] expertly introduces the student to the Synoptic Problem and to the methodologies which it entails. . . . It is an excellent textbook for one of almost any theological persuasion.”–Christian Scholar’s Review
Stein examines in-depth the literary relationship of the Synoptic Gospels, the preliterary history of the gospel traditions, and the inscripturation of the gospel traditions.
Previously published as The Synoptic Problem, this thoroughly updated edition has been nuanced and refined, benefiting from the author’s added years of scholarly activity and classroom experience.
Survey of the New Testament-Revised Edition
In Survey of the New Testament, Paul Benware approaches the New Testament in three helpful segments: the anticipation, institution, and fulfillment of the new covenant. Questions will be addressed such as ‘What is the purpose of life?’ and ‘Can I be freed from guilt and sin?’ This handy primer will help any student of the Bible understand the content, unity, and progression of the New Testament.
The Day I Met Jesus: The Revealing Diaries of Five Women from the Gospels
Two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ met face-to-face with people just like you. Broken, imperfect, sometimes fearful and without hope.
The Forgotten Jesus: How Western Christians Should Follow an Eastern Rabbi
Through the years, our understanding of Jesus has been shaped by different cultural influences, and many Christians have forgotten that
THE FOUR GOSPELS: Catholic Personal Study Edition
The more we understand the four gospels—the distinct narrative and theological emphasis of each evangelist, the unique portrait of Jesus that each presents— the better we come to know Jesus. This knowledge, of course, is much more than an intellectual awareness or knowing about someone. When we enter into the gospels, we come to truly know Jesus the Christ in an intimate way. Through this volume readers will become familiar with the world in which Jesus lived, the cultural customs, the important geographic locations, the biblical terms familiar to first-century Christians but foreign to a contemporary audience. In addition to charts, maps and photos, this study of the gospels provides an excellent Catholic perspective, answering such questions as: How is the Bible used in the liturgy? What is the connection between the gospels and Catholic social teaching? The Four Gospels lends itself to both quick reference and more in-depth study or meditation. Whether you turn to the volume for personal use or as part of a formal study, you will appreciate the gospels more deeply—and know Jesus more intimately.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THE BELOVED DISCIPLE: A Textbook for the Gospel of John
This Book is primarily meant as a textbook for students of scripture. But licentiate or master’s degree students or even doctorate level students may find some interesting materials in it. We have approached the text of the Fourth Gospel from the viewpoint of narrative criticism and rhetorical method. But the findings of historical critical approach are not at all sidelined, but made use of. Hebrew and Greek terms are given in their English transliterated form for the sake of the lay reader of the text. Discussions on the structure and purpose of the Fourth Gospel are given in detail. This revised edition has a new name, The Gospel according to the Beloved Disciple, instead of the previous title, Reading the Fourth Gospel. The reason for this change will be known in the course of reading this book. But, we will be using the title the Fourth Gospel all throughout our discussion.
The Gospel of John: For Pastors and Teachers
Each of the 54 units in the commentary can be used as the basis for a sermon. Applying the lesson of the text to the daily lives of both the pastor and the congregation is at the heart of Dr. Ngewa’s exposition – each unit ends with practical questions that can be discussed in Bible study groups. These questions reflect many aspects of daily life in Africa or elsewhere in the majority world.
The Hidden Tradition of the Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God has been a major concern of New Testament scholars for many years. What did it mean to Jesus? What does it mean for Christian belief and practice today? To understand what was meant by the Kingdom of God’ writes Margaret Barker in the Introduction, it is necessary to recover what remains of that hidden tradition of the holy of holies and the high priesthood… Recovering the original Kingdom . . . enables us to glimpse again the original vision. We see . . . the complexities of the Kingdom that explain what it became in later Christian teaching. The Hidden Tradition of the Kingdom of God shows how the variety of beliefs about the Kingdom, and the related problems of eshatology, all derive from Temple traditions about the holy of holies. This inner sanctum was the Kingdom in the midst, the Unity beyond all change and decay. It was the state whence the Lord came forth, and where the faithful would go, to see him in his glory. We live in a time when politics, and also geopolitics, are enormously affected by passionate arguements over ehat it would mean to establish the “Kingdom of God” on earth. Anybody with an interest in the outcome of those arguements should pay close attention to Margaret Barker’s insightful and thought-provoking investigation of the background and context in which the first Christians spoke of the Kingdom. Bruce Clark, Religious Affairs Correspondent, The Economist
The IVP Bible Background Commentary – New Testament (Second Edition) – Imported Edition
This revised edition of the standard reference work in its field has been expanded throughout to now provide even more up-to-date information by Craig Keener, one of the leading New Testament scholars on Jewish, Greek and Roman culture.
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament
Voted one of Christianity Today’s 1995 Books of the Year Preaching’s Preacher’s Guide to the Best Bible Reference for 2014
The Message of Revelation: With Study Guide: I Saw Heaven Opened (The Bible Speaks Today)
What is the book of Revelation? Does it describe in veiled language events of its writer’s own day, or is it largely a prophecy of events still to come? Is it a chart of the whole of history from Christ’s first coming to his second? Or does it deal chiefly with principles which are always valid in Christian experience? And what is a twentieth-century reader to do with creatures covered with eyes, locusts like horses, seven bowls of wrath, war in heaven, various beasts and a dragon? Michael Wilcock maintains tha when God’s words, declarations, arguments and reasonings had all been spoken, God gave the church “a gorgeous picture book.” Wilcok lifts the curtain on Revelation’s drama in eight scenes, helping our imaginations as well as our minds grasp the key concepts of this fascinating and enigmatic New Testament book.
The New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes: Seven Old Testament Themes Perfectly Fulfilled in Jesus Christ
After His resurrection, Jesus met Cleopas and another disciple on the Road to Emmaus and explained to them everything the
The Origin of the New Testament: And the Most Important Consequences of the New Creation
Adolf Harnack viewed the formation of the Christian canon as a mixed blessing. He was concerned about the exclusion of some early documents as well as the risks involved with Christianity becoming a religion of the book. This volume engages these concerns and others with scholarly creativity. Among other topics, Harnack examines reasons for the inclusion of four gospels in the New Testament rather than one.
The Passion of Christ: Expository Sermons on Mark 14-16
Dr. David Mende has produced this pithy collection of powerful sermons on the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the final three chapters of Mark’s Gospel. Ministers, seminary students, and congregants from all Church traditions will benefit from this well-crafted book that cogently blends sound scriptural exegesis and practical application along with meaningful sermon illustrations. I highly recommend this book.
Dr. Enoch S. Charles
Member of Administrative Faculty,
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, USA
The Pauline Corpus – Paradigm for Effective Christian Journalism in India
“Josfin Raj’s work is a valuable contribution to New Testament studies and Christian journalism. This work should act as a correction to today’s manipulative and coercive Indian Christian journalism. I highly recommend it.” Dr.Samuel George Principal, Master’s College of Theology (Serampore University) Viskhapatnam
The Relevance of Saint Paul: An Indian Reading of His Letters
Edited by Kurien Kunnumpuram, SJ & Rekha M Chennattu, RA
This book is a collection of papers written for a National Seminar held at JDV, Pune, as part of the celebration of the Year of St Paul. The author interprets his message on the Letters of St Paul in the socio-economic, political, religious and cultural context of India. It will help readers gain a deeper understanding of Paul’s thought and its relevance to us in India.
Romans – Understanding the Bible Commentary Series
The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the truth found in this commentary series.
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