Mercer Commentary on the New Testament

Mercer Commentary on the New Testament
Author: Watson E. Mills
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2004
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780865548640

This one-volume commentary on the Old Testament including the Deuterocanonical literature is taken from the "Mercer Commentary on the Bible. Every book of the Old Testament receives full commentary treatment, complete with an introduction and outline to each book, followed by a commentary on each book. This volume is the perfect tool for students and teachers in that it provides the essential information in understanding the text and its meaning. As such, it is deal for introductory courses on the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, or for individual or group study.

Mercer Dictionary of the Bible

Mercer Dictionary of the Bible
Author: Watson E. Mills
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Total Pages: 1108
Release: 1990
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780865543737

An encyclopedic guide to the interpretation and understanding of biblical literature. Though written by members of the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion, the 1,450 original entries by some 225 contributors are diverse in viewpoint and devoid of theological prescription. They're

Mercer Commentary on the Bible V. 8; General Epistles and Revelation

Mercer Commentary on the Bible V. 8; General Epistles and Revelation
Author: Watson E. Mills
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2000-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780865545137

Condensed from its larger parent, volume eight of the Mercer Commentary on the Bible comprises commentaries on the general epistles and the book of Revelation, and contains several articles from the acclaimed Mercer Dictionary of the Bible. This convenient yet thorough edition is for the classroom and for anyone who wishes to focus study on these particular texts from the New Testament.Praise for the Mercer Commentary on the Bible: It is easy to criticize a one-volume commentary on the whole Bible for what it does not say. The Mercer Commentary on the Bible should be praised for how much it does say. Having all this information...makes it especially useful. The contributors write clearly.... They write for the church, laity as well as clergy. I am sure I will refer to this commentary often. William M. Ramsay (In Interpretation).The special contribution of [the Mercer Dictionary of the Bible] is its thorough, up-to-date scholarship and large amount of information offered in just a single, inexpensive volume. A truly balanced, thorough, and useful reference work for both academic and public libraries. Especially recommended for undergraduates. Choice

The New Testament in Context

The New Testament in Context
Author: V. George Shillington
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2009-03-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567034054

A comprehensive and essential introductory textbook on the New Testament by an eminent professor in the field.

Mercer Commentary on the Bible

Mercer Commentary on the Bible
Author: Mercer University Press
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1347
Release: 1995
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780865544062

A companion to the Mercer Dictionary of the Bible, published in 1990 in association with the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion. The two volumes are meant to be used together, and the Commentary does not repeat material available in the Dictionary . The intent is to fill the need for single-volume resources, not to supplant the

Acts (Paideia: Commentaries on the New Testament)

Acts (Paideia: Commentaries on the New Testament)
Author: Mikeal C. Parsons
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2008-12-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1585588210

In Acts, the third of eighteen volumes in the Paideia commentary series, leading biblical scholar Mikeal Parsons gleans fresh theological insight into Acts by attending carefully to the cultural and educational context from which it emerges. Parsons see Acts as a charter document explaining and legitimating Christian identity for a general audience of early Christians living in the ancient Mediterranean world. Pastors, graduate and seminary students, and professors will benefit from this readable commentary, as will theological libraries. The Paideia commentaries are designed to be read through and used, not shelved and referenced. The main text is supplemented with maps, sidebars, and photographs. Indexes and reference lists help readers locate discussions in the commentary and in other secondary literature.

Genesis

Genesis
Author: Hermann Gunkel
Publisher: Mercer Library of Biblical Stu
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780865545175

This translation of Hermann Gunkel's commentary on Genesis makes this work available to English readers for the first time. Pioneering source- and form-critical methods, Gunkel also brought literary and cultural sensitivity to interpretation.

Acts and Pauline Writings

Acts and Pauline Writings
Author: Watson E. Mills
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Total Pages: 380
Release: 1997
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780865545120

Volume 7 of the Mercer Commentary on the Bible is comprised of the book of Acts and thirteen Pauline writings, plus several appropriate articles from the Mercer Dictionary of the Bible. This convenient text is for the classroom and for anyone who wishes to focus on the study of Acts and the Pauline writings.Mercer University Press intends these texts to be available, appropriate, and helpful for Bible students both in and out of the classroom, and indeed for anyone seeking guidance in uncovering the abundant wealth of the Scriptures.

Reading the Old Testament

Reading the Old Testament
Author: John Barton
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1984-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664245559

John Barton's revised classic text is intended for students who have already learned some of the techniques of biblical study and who wish to explore the implications and aims of the various critical methods currently in use. Chapters include: form criticism, redaction criticism, canonical criticism, structuralism, reader-response criticism, and postmodern approaches. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.