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101 Myths of the Bible: How Ancient Scribes Invented Biblical History
by: Gary Greenberg
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 2002-09-01
ASIN: 1570718423
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| | More details | In his startling book, Gary Greenberg exposes the reality behind the greatest story ever told. Learn about the Egyptian myths and ancient folklore that survive in one of history's most sacred texts, and discover how:
-King David's bodyguard, not David, killed Goliath
-Noah's Ark did not land on Mount Ararat
-Samson did not pull down a Philistine temple
-There are at least two versions of the Ten Commandments
-The walls of Jericho were destroyed 300 years before Joshua arrived there
-Sodom and Gomorrah were mythical cities that never existed
-The story of Esther had nothing to do with the Jews of Persia
-And much, much more
101 Myths of the Bible provides a new dimension of biblical studies for believers, historians and anyone who has ever wondered about the facts behind the legends. By looking deeper into history, Greenberg shows that the true story makes the Bible more interesting than ever imagined! |
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A Brief Commentary on the Apocalypse
by: Sylvester Bliss
Publisher: General Books LLC
Published: 2010-03-07
ASIN: 1153799189
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| | More details | | The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Revelation; Bible; Religion / Biblical Studies / General; Religion / Biblical Commentary / Old Testament; Religion / Biblical Commentary / New Testament; Religion / Biblical Criticism |
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A Commentary on Jeremiah: Exile and Homecoming
by: Walter Brueggemann
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 1998-01
ASIN: 080280280X
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| | More details | | This is a combined edition of Brueggemanns original two-volume work, published until recently as part of the International Theological Commentary Series. It is reprinted here with an important new preface by Brueggeman that surveys the current state of Jeremiah studies. Brueggeman uses a combination of sociological and literary analysis to provide a fresh look at the critical theological issues in the Jeremiah tradition. |
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A Survey of the Old Testament
by: Andrew E. Hill
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2009-02-10
ASIN: 0310280958
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| | More details | | The purpose of studying the Old Testament is to understand God and his redemptive work more fully. However, this goal is complicated by the fact that it was transmitted through a very different language and culture from our own. A Survey of the Old Testament provides an indispensable guide for undergraduate students and other readers by exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testament and its various books. For each Old Testament book, the Survey addresses background information, purpose, message, structure, and major themes. Chapters introducing each major section of the Old Testament are included, as are chapters dealing with issues of interpretation, geography, archaeology, history, formation of the Old Testament canon, and the Old Testament's relationship to the New Testament. The text is enhanced throughout by maps, photos, timelines, and charts. This full-color third edition of a widely acclaimed textbook has been expanded and redesigned in both text and graphical elements, making it even more beneficial. |
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An amicable controversy with a Jewish rabbi, on the messiah's coming; unfolding new views on prophecy and the nature of the millenium with an entirely ... of Zechariah, on the messiah's kingdom
by: John Ranicar Park
Publisher: General Books LLC
Published: 2012-02-06
ASIN: 0217169740
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| | More details | | This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1832 Excerpt: ... ZECHARIAH MESSIAH'S KINGDOM. INTERPRETATION: CHAPTER XII. Of the occurrences which succeeded the crucifixion of Christ, one of the first in order, as. well as importance, was the destruction of Jerusalem; an event which materially changed the condition of the Jewish nation, both as regarded their polity and their religion; to the full exercise of which the existence of their temple was indispensable. It was therefore to be expected that the prediction of this event would be eagerly sought for by Christian commentators, in a prophecy relating to the establishment of the Messiah's kingdom, especially by those who chiefly look to political affairs for its fulfilment. And accordingly this chapter appears to afford distinct intimation of such an event, as it opens with the express mention of the siege of Jerusalem. Yet is it mentioned in a way not a little embarrassing to the political exposition; for, instead of the destruction, the prophecy declares the triumph of Jerusalem; and, with the exception of one or two ambiguous expressions at the commencement, this triumph forms the whole subject of the chapter. But Jerusalem really was taken and destroyed, nor have the Jews since been able to rebuild either their city or their temple, nor has any thing approaching to a triumph, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, occurred to them from that time to the present. How then shall we explain the victory and triumph foretold in the prophecy? The solution appears to be this; that the event here foretold is no political, but a spiritual siege; namely, the warfare of worldly feelings against true religion, for this is the spiritual Jerusalem. The abrogation of the law, and the promulgation of the Gospel, are foreshewn under the types of the Old and the New Jerusalem; wh... |
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Apocrypha
by: Baker Publishing Group
Publisher: Press Syndicate of the University of Cambridge
Published: 1983-09-10
ASIN: 0521506743
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| | More details | | The KJV Apocrypha in a single volume. The Apocrypha (‘hidden things’) are contemporaneous with the Old Testament, but were not officially accepted as part of the Bible when the Hebrew 'canon' was set. They did, however, form part of the Greek Scriptures and came into English Bibles by that route. The writings of the Apocrypha run the whole gamut of literary genres: histories, romances, devotional works, proverbs and sermons. Many complement parts of the Old Testament and readers will recognise some familiar Biblical characters in the narratives, such as Daniel and Esther. |
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Be Committed (Ruth, Esther): Doing God's Will Whatever the Cost (The BE Series Commentary)
by: Warren W. Wiersbe
Publisher: David C. Cook
Published: 1992-12-11
ASIN: 1564760677
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| | More details | An Old Testament Study-Ruth and Esther
Be Committed - Doing God's Will Whatever the Cost
When You Are Tempted to Compromise or Quit...
Think of Ruth and Esther, two Old Testament heroines of the faith. Singled out as the only women to have Bible books named after them, Ruth and Esther lived in very different worlds, one a poor peasant and the other a powerful queen. Yet both dared to do the right thing when confronted with the easy way out, and God rewarded them for their courage and commitment.
As you study the Books of Ruth and Esther, you will appreciate anew the tough choices of faith these women made, and you will be encouraged to do the same as you rely on the God: who accomplishes His purposes through people who trust Him.
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Be Skillful (Proverbs): God's Guidebook to Wise Living (The BE Series Commentary)
by: Warren W. Wiersbe
Publisher: David C. Cook
Published: 2009-01-01
ASIN: 1434767337
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| | More details | Our world yearns for how-to guides and the secret to a fulfilled life. However, no truth is man-made. The wisdom that God granted to King Solomon is the same wisdom that would benefit us today—if only we would seek it. The book of Proverbs offers principles to develop godly character daily. From the dangers of speaking without listening to the satisfaction inherent in fearing the Lord, author Warren Wiersbe will unpack the Scriptures in ways that will help you apply these spiritual truths. Having pastored three churches, Wiersbe is a man who has dedicated his life to a deep understanding of the Word. Allow the insight he's gained over the years to penetrate your heart. Soon, wisdom will be your companion, and folly your sworn enemy. |
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Beautiful in God's Eyes
by: Elizabeth George
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 1998-02
ASIN: 1565077822
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| | More details | | Through the timeless character of the Proverbs 31 woman, women will discover that God's portrait of loveliness isn't old-fashioned or impossible. It's an exciting, inspiring image of a radiant woman of grace, efficiency, and creativity. Includes a guide for Bible studies. |
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Bible Revisited: A Science Fiction Retelling of Genesis
by: Daylord Moon
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2010-12-14
ASIN: 1456419684
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| | More details | | The book of Genesis in Bible has a fantastic story of the encounters between God and mankind, and a literal interpretation of that story runs counter to the current knowledge of physical sciences that mankind has. It leads to a natural question – “Can a version of the Genesis be created which is not at odds with the current scientific knowledge, yet remain reasonably close to the original narrative?†In this book, you will find a science-fiction version of Bible, one in which the different encounters that happen between God and mankind are narrated in a different manner. Once you read the version in this book, you will definitely wonder whether the fictional narrative in this book may indeed be closer to the truth than a literal interpretation of the holy book. From the story of creation to the struggle between Jacob and the angel, you will find a narration of Genesis which is completely plausible and consistent with the current scientific knowledge. You will find an explanation for creation within seven days, the obtaining of knowledge by eating the forbidden fruit, the creation of Eve from Adam, Noah’s escape from the flood, the disruption of the tower of Babel with the rise of multiple languages, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah with Lot’s wife turning into a pillar of salt. These and various other events of Genesis are connected together in a novel that will make an interesting read for the science fiction enthusiast as well as a Biblical scholar. |
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Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah: Legends from the Talmud and Midrash
by: Hayyim Nahman Bialik
Publisher: Schocken
Published: 1992-11-10
ASIN: 0805241132
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| | More details | The first complete English translation of the Hebrew classic Sefer Ha-Aggadah brings to the English-speaking world the greatest and best-loved anthology of classical Rabbinic literature ever compiled. First published in Odessa in 1908-11, it was recognized immediately as a masterwork in its own right, and reprinted numerous times in Israel.
The Hebrew poet Hayim Nahman Bialik and the renowned editor Yehoshua Hana Ravnitzky, the architects of this masterful compendium, selected hundreds of texts from the Talmud and midrashic literature and arranged them thematically, in order to provide their contemporaries with easy access to the national literary heritage of the Jewish people -- the texts of Rabbinic Judaism that remain at the heart of Jewish literacy today.
Bialik and Ravnitzky chose Aggadah -- the non-legal portions of the Talmud and Midrash -- for their anthology. Loosely translated as "legends", Aggadah includes the genres of biblical exegesis, stories about biblical characters, the lives of the Talmudic era sages and their contemporary history, parables, proverbs, and folklore. A captivating melange of wisdom and piety, fantasy and satire, Aggadah is the expressive medium of the Jewish creative genius.
The arrangement of this compendium reflects the theological concerns of the Rabbinic sages: the role of Israel and the nations; God, good and evil; human relations; the world of nature; and the art of healing. Here, the reader who wants to explore traditional Jewish views on a particular subject is treated to a selection of relevant texts at his fingertips but will soon become immersed in a way of thinking, exploring, and questioning that is the hallmark of Jewish inquiry.
"Whatever the imagination can invent is found in the Aggadah," wrote the historian Leopold Zunz, "its purpose always being to teach man the ways of God." The Book of Legends/Sefer Ha-Aggadah, now available in william Braude's superbly annotated translation, enables modern Jews to experience firsthand the richness and excitement of their cultural inheritance. |
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Covenant & Conversation, A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible, Genesis: The Book of Beginnings
by: Jonathan Sacks
Publisher: Koren Publishers Jerusalem
Published: 2009-09-01
ASIN: 1592640206
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| | More details | | The Torah is an encounter between past and present, moment and eternity, that frames Jewish consciousness. In this first volume of a five-volume collection of parashat hashavua, Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks explores these intersections as they relate to universal concerns of freedom, love, responsibility, identity and destiny. Rabbi Sacks fuses Jewish tradition, Western philosophy and literature to present a highly developed understanding of the human condition under God s sovereignty. Erudite and eloquent, Covenant & Conversation allows us to experience Rabbi Sacks sophisticated approach to life lived in an ongoing dialogue with the Torah. Winner of the National Jewish Book Award, 2009. |
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Creation and Blessing: A Guide to the Study and Exposition of Genesis
by: Allen P. Ross
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 1997-02-01
ASIN: 0801021073
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| | More details | | An exceptionally helpful guide for pastors and teachers. Its literary, exegetical, and theological analyses will enrich any exposition of Genesis. Creation and Blessing will help the reader appreciate the major literary and theological motifs that form the theological ideas in the narratives, and will demonstrate how these theological ideas can be developed into clear and accurate expository ideas. |
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Daniel (The John Walvoord Prophecy Commentaries)
by: John F. F. Walvoord
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Published: 2012-02-01
ASIN: 0802417442
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| | More details | The book of Daniel is key to the entire Old Testament prophetic revelation. Who better to help you understand Daniel's stories, prophecies, and dreams and give you a brighter hope for things to come than John F. Walvoord, one of evangelicalism's most prominent leaders, and Charles Dyer, a Bible professor and expert on Israel' In this second in a renewed series of commentaries from Dr. Walvoord, he addresses the alleged historical inaccuracies and considers past and future fulfillments of specific prophecies. At key points different views and approaches to interpretation are explored. Walvoord devotes special attention to textual and doctrinal issues while avoiding technical language. Refined, updated with the English Standard Version (ESV), and streamlined, this classic text is set to help you understand and interpret the book of Daniel and gain a better grasp of what will come in the future! |
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Daniel: The Key to Prophetic Revelation
by: John F. F. Walvoord
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Published: 1989-05-08
ASIN: 0802417531
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| | More details | This Walvoord masterpiece presents the beauties of Daniel's prophecies in the light of modern archaeological evidence. Companion to The Revelation of Jesus Christ, this major contribution to prophetic research emphasizes the value and genuineness of Daniel. It considers: Alleged historical inaccuracies Difficult-to-interpret phrases Apocryphal additions Major textual problems Use of Persian and Greek words Historical background of Bible events Past and future fulfillments of specific propheciesDaniel goes beyond a mere presentation of the author's interpretation of Old Testament prophecy. It quotes Bible scholars from different corners of the theological ring to help the reader discover the meaning of Scripture for himself.Unusually thorough and well outlined, this commentary captures the heartbeat of a young prophet who spoke boldly for God. |
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Deuteronomy (Westminster Bible Companion)
by: Thomas W. Mann
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 1995-12-01
ASIN: 0664252664
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| | More details | Deuteronomy, Thomas Mann notes, is more than a relic of ancient history. It is a living document that deals with issues that have relevance for the modern-day reader, including justice and the vision of the Great Society, individual responsibility versus the importance of community, and the nature of loyalty to God and to the world. By examining these and other issues, readers will draw striking parallels between the world of Israel several millennia ago and today. This absorbing and readable book will stimulate discussion about the Deuteronomistic prescriptions for a healthy society and their applicability to contemporary life and society. Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups. |
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Encountering the Book of Genesis (Encountering Biblical Studies)
by: Bill T. Arnold
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 1998-12
ASIN: 0801021774
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| | More details | | Arnold moves through Genesis section by section, exploring its main themes. Although his primary goal is to explain the book's central message, Arnold also sorts through the difficult interpretive issues and does not shy away from controversial matters, such as the nature of creation, the extent of the flood, and the history of Adam and Eve. Arnold discusses the central themes of Genesis: human sinfulness, God's grace, and covenant. Includes maps, charts, and photos. November '98 publication date. |
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Ephesians: An Expositional Commentary
by: James Montgomery Boice
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 1988-12
ASIN: 0310216516
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| | More details | | In the words of James Montgomery Boice, Paul's great letter to the Ephesians is "a mini-course in theology, centered on the church". In this compelling commentary, Dr. Boice presents the message of Paul with great depth and clarity. |
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Escape the Coming Night
by: Dr. David Jeremiah
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2001-11-12
ASIN: 084994368X
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| | More details | No one can deny that the world is in trouble. Tragedy stalks our streets. Violence and bloodshed fill the news. How do we explain so much chaos? Is there any hope for peace in our time? Dr. David Jeremiah's dramatic narrative on the Book of Revelation answers these and many more challenging questions, by unraveling the imagery and explaining the significance of the events described in the last book of the Bible. Within its pages are the hope and encouragement we need to lift us from the gloom of present events to the promise of a brilliant future. |
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Exodus (The NIV Application Commentary)
by: Peter E. Enns
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2000-03-01
ASIN: 0310206073
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| | More details | | Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to the world of the Bible. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable--but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the interpretive task. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into a modern context. It explains not only what the Bible means but also how it can speak powerfully today. |
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First Peter MacArthur New Testament Commentary (Macarthur New Testament Commentary Serie)
by: John F. MacArthur Jr.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Published: 2004-06-01
ASIN: 0802415016
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| | More details | The book of 1 Peter was written to believers scattered throughout Asia Minor. It addresses the sufferings that come to faithful Christians. As such, it speaks to believers today who are facing trials. For years now, John MacArthur has been helping Christians in their study of the New Testament, with verse-by-verse commentary on the theological ramifications of the passages. |
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