Author | : John Goldingay |
Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
Total Pages | : 214 |
Release | : 2012-01-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0664233821 |
New edition to the popular Old Testament for Everyone series
Author | : John Goldingay |
Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
Total Pages | : 214 |
Release | : 2012-01-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0664233821 |
New edition to the popular Old Testament for Everyone series
Author | : John Goldingay |
Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2012-11-26 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1611642671 |
This latest volume in the Old Testament for Everyone series contains a look at the Second Temple period in Israel as well as the story of Queen Esther, who saved the Jewish people from extermination. In this popular and ambitious series, John Goldingay covers Scripture from Genesis to Malachi and addresses the texts in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply. Perfect for daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern reader.
Author | : Johanna W. H. Van Wijk-Bos |
Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 1998-01-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780664255978 |
According to this well-known author, today's readers find much that is familiar in Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther, including the message of God's faithfulness in the face of prejudice, sexism, and patriarchy. 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.
Author | : Kay Arthur |
Publisher | : Harvest House Publishers |
Total Pages | : 146 |
Release | : 2002-06-15 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0736936327 |
This exciting study explores the lives of ordinary men and women who faced overwhelming situations and won. Readers go directly to God's Word to learn the precepts that will help them conquer fear and discouragement.
Author | : |
Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 1988-01-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0664221866 |
This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library series, explores the books of Ezra and Nehemiah The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.
Author | : Aaron Koller |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2014-01-09 |
Genre | : Bibles |
ISBN | : 1107048354 |
This book situates the book of Esther in the intellectual history of Ancient Judaism and provides a new understanding of its purpose.
Author | : Mark D. Roberts |
Publisher | : W Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 442 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Bible |
ISBN | : 9780849904165 |
"Ezra and Nehemiah address issues that make the front pages of our newspapers - and they speak to the yearnings of our hearts". This is why the author of this volume, Dr. Mark Roberts enthusiastically encourages Christian communicators to explore these somewhat obscure Old Testament texts. For much the same reason the author believes modern pastors and Bible students can benefit from careful study in the often-maligned book of Esther. He emphasizes the book's contemporary relevance, stating, "Esther encourages us to grapple with pressing moral issues in light of God's wisdom". As a pastor with a passion for communicating God's truths to young people and to the unchurched in our world, Dr. Roberts shares his personal success in using the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther to address contemporary needs. Not only is this commentary well-written and carefully researched, but, as an added plus, Dr. Roberts' deep faith and his dynamic relationship with Christ shine through every page. As Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie says in the editor's preface, the author of this fine volume "is vulnerable, open and honest about how the Scriptures he explains have impacted his own life". Marked by the excellence you have come to expect in the Communicator's Commentary series, this latest volume wrestles with difficult questions, such as the rightful place of Esther in the canon and the puzzling roles of Sheshbazzar and Zerubbabel; provides a wide range of quotations and anecdotes from modern and classical sources to help us communicate God's message today; and offers balance of exegetical, historical, and literary analysis along with penetrating applications of the truths reflected in these texts. "As communicators",Dr. Ogilvie says, "we all long for those magnificent moments in our preparation when we are gripped with an inspired insight into a passage of Scripture that prompts us to exclaim, 'that will preach!' We are filled with excitement and enthusiasm to share what we've discovered. This is exactly what will happen as you study this commentary. It is power-packed and brimming over with new insight into familiar passages".
Author | : John Goldingay |
Publisher | : Presbyterian Publishing Corp |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2012-02-15 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1611641586 |
In this popular and ambitious series, John Goldingay covers Scripture from Genesis to Malachi and addresses the texts in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply. Perfect for daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern reader.
Author | : Mark A. Throntveit |
Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
Total Pages | : 145 |
Release | : 2012-09-03 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1611641748 |
Studies in the books of Ezra-Nehemiah have tended to become bogged down with such questions as, "Who came first, Ezra or Nehemiah, and were they contemporaries? When did Ezra make his journey to Jerusalem, how many trips did he make, and which route did he take?" In this commentary, the author undertakes a theological reading which emphasizes its character as narrative and story. He avoids rearranging the text and, with the exception of chapter five of Nehemiah, he seeks to understand the narrative as it was received. In general, Mark Throntveit avoids an overly historical approach to the text and presents a clear picture of Ezra and Nehemiah.