The Multiple Meaning of Scripture

by Ineke Van 't Spijker
The Multiple Meaning of Scripture
Author: Ineke Van 't Spijker
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2009-02-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 9047425162
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From the beginning of the Christian era and throughout the Middle Ages, biblical interpretation was the field where theological, philosophical and political matters were discussed. At the same time Scripture’s interpretation required the exploration of hermeneutical positions about how a literal and a hidden meaning could be established and how they related to each other. Ranging from early-Christian concerns about the text of the Bible itself, via Carolingian biblical commentaries, and the ever more diverse interpretations from the twelfth century and onwards, to the literary implications of (Jewish) commentary, the articles in this volume examine biblical exegesis both as a discourse on theology, philosophy and politics, and as the context for discussions on its underlying interpretative principles. Contributors are J. K. Kitchen, Katja Vehlow, Caroline Chevalier-Royet, Sumi Shimahara, Ian Christopher Levy, Pierre Boucaud, Elisabeth Mégier, Cédric Giraud, Wanda Zemler-Cizewski, Ineke van ’t Spijker, Eva De Visscher, Alexander Fidora, Frans van Liere, and Robert A. Harris.

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

by Gordon D. Fee
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
Author: Gordon D. Fee
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2009-10-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310578566
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Your Guide to Understanding the Bible Understanding the Bible isn’t for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It’s meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to seminary students. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your 21st-century life. More than half a million people have turned to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth to inform their reading of the Bible. This third edition features substantial revisions that keep pace with current scholarship, resources, and culture. Changes include: •Updated language •A new authors’ preface •Several chapters rewritten for better readability •Updated list of recommended commentaries and resources Covering everything from translational concerns to different genres of biblical writing, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth is used all around the world. In clear, simple language, it helps you accurately understand the different parts of the Bible—their meaning for ancient audiences and their implications for you today—so you can uncover the inexhaustible worth that is in God’s Word.

70 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know

by Matthew Richard Schlimm
70 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know
Author: Matthew Richard Schlimm
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-07-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426799977
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The basic message of the Bible can be understood in any language. At the same time, many biblical texts are hard to understand because they don’t quite make sense when translated into English. Something is missing. Quite frequently, what readers miss has been lost in translation. Maybe there is a pun or wordplay in the original. Sometimes names like Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, and Eden just seem like names to us but have meanings that are essential to the story. Many Hebrew words have multiple meanings, but the English translators have to just pick one (for example, the same Hebrew word can mean both hear and obey). Even more common are Hebrew words that have much wider meanings than their English translations. A few examples are the Hebrew words rendered as remember, covenant, walk, gates, love, cleanliness, holiness, glory, wisdom, and fear. The original language allows various parts to click together like well-constructed puzzle pieces. With Hebrew in mind, interpreters see new details they didn’t realize were missing before. They make new connections. They immerse themselves in scripture more fully. That’s where this book comes in. Learning a language is like learning a worldview. Those who learn biblical Hebrew can better understand not only what biblical authors wrote, but also how they thought. Unfortunately, those insights come only after years of study. This book is about getting right to the important, exciting insights. It’s an opportunity to be transformed by the renewing of our minds as we better understand how biblical authors used their language to express their experience of God and the world. If you are just beginning to study Hebrew and want the insights and motivation to continue or if you have no intention of learning biblical Hebrew but want to better understand the Bible, this book is for you!

Forerunners of the Reformation

by Heiko A. Oberman
Forerunners of the Reformation
Author: Heiko A. Oberman
Publisher: James Clarke & Co.
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2003-05
Genre: Church history
ISBN: 9780227170458
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Oberman's magisterial work transfers discussion of late medieval Christian thought from the private studies of the specialist to more general use and understanding, and explains the significance of the ideas of the time. Although this 'Late Medieval Reader' does not exhaust the riches of the period between the High Middle Ages and the Reformation era, it introduces the reader to aspects of such major themes as conciliarism, curialism, mysticism, scholasticism, the spirituality of the Devotio Moderna, and the impact of Renaissance humanism.The theme of the Forerunners has grown out of the consideration that the justified rejection of a confessional reading of the past has been succeeded by an equally unhistorical disjunction of the Medieval and Reformation periods. Without a grasp of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the medieval basis of modern thought is incomplete, since Reformation and Counter Reformation seem to arise 'out of the blue'.

The Westminster Confession of Faith

by Rowland S. Ward
The Westminster Confession of Faith
Author: Rowland S. Ward
Publisher: Tulip Publishing
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2021-06-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1922584010
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Rowland S. Ward's guide has served as an invaluable resource for many wishing to understand the rich theological tapestry of the Westminster Confession. In this revised and expanded volume, Ward has sought to bring further clarity to, and appreciation for, this great summary of doctrinal truth. If you are looking for an easy to read exposition of the Confession with sharp analysis of its contents and relevant discussion questions -- look no further.

Holy Teaching

by Saint Thomas (Aquinas)
Holy Teaching
Author: Saint Thomas (Aquinas)
Publisher: Brazos Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2005-07
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1587430355
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In the Summa theologiae, Aquinas attempts to set forth the whole of Christian theology in summary form. It was written, he says, for "the instruction of beginners," but few Christians today have the time or inclination to reach for the five thick volumes that comprise the standard English-language edition. In Holy Teaching, Frederick Bauerschmidt presents some choice selections from the Summa theologiae, along with commentary that unpacks the selections and places them in context. Holy Teaching is an ideal introduction to the work of Aquinas that will give students, pastors, and interested laypeople a greater appreciation for our common Christian inheritance

Introducing Medieval Biblical Interpretation

by Ian Christopher Levy
Introducing Medieval Biblical Interpretation
Author: Ian Christopher Levy
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2018-02-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493413015
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This introductory guide, written by a leading expert in medieval theology and church history, offers a thorough overview of medieval biblical interpretation. After an opening chapter sketching the necessary background in patristic exegesis (especially the hermeneutical teaching of Augustine), the book progresses through the Middle Ages from the eighth to the fifteenth centuries, examining all the major movements, developments, and historical figures of the period. Rich in primary text engagement and comprehensive in scope, it is the only current, compact introduction to the whole range of medieval exegesis.

How to Study the Bible

by Mel Lawrenz
How to Study the Bible
Author: Mel Lawrenz
Publisher: Wordway
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9780997406344
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To get to the treasure of the Bible, you've got to do some digging. All believers are students of the Bible. We can and must develop our skills in digging into the true meaning of Scripture. Then we will get the treasure. In this book you will learn how to... choose which translation(s) you use observe the facts understand the flow of meaning of a biblical book develop your biblical vocabulary study a topic in the Bible study a Bible passage use the basic skills of Bible interpretation apply the truths of Scripture to your life recognize false teaching and much more... The Bible has changed history, shaped civilizations, given hope to hundreds of millions of people. Its descriptions of truth give us a reliable map for the paths of our lives, leading us to blessings and warning us away from destruction. Its message of grace and love heals us and guides us into authentic relationship with God. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mel Lawrenz trains an international network of Christian leaders, ministry pioneers, and thought-leaders. He served as senior pastor of Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin, for ten years, having succeeded Stuart Briscoe, and now serves as Elmbrook's minister at large. He has a Ph.D. in the history of Christian thought (Marquette University) and is on the adjunct faculty of Trinity International University. He has authored or co-authored 18 books. ____________ READERS' COMMENTS ABOUT HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE: A SIMPLE GUIDE (WordWay, 2014) "Clear, easy to read, great explanations... and in everyday language. It provides a 'big picture' of the Bible and how I can understand it better. It's a resource I'll refer to quite often... and encourage others to also. This is a MUST READ!" "Rarely have I seen a book take something as misunderstood as the Bible and make it so simple to understand. It is clear, concise, interesting and well written. It's gave me both an explanation of all aspects of the Bible and the encouragement to approach God's word with confidence." "This is a GREAT resource for ANYONE. If you are new to reading the Bible or if you've been reading it for years ... there's good information in this book for you." CHAPTERS Part I. Being a Student of Scripture 1. It's All About Zeal 2. Which Bible? 3. How Scripture Examines Us 4. Facts and Faith 5. Observation 6. Curiosity 7. Understanding the Intent of the Biblical Authors Part II. The Ways of Studying the Bible 8. The Many Genres of Scripture 9. Approaching a Biblical Book 10. Understanding the Flow of Meaning of a Biblical Book 11. Studying a Particular Bible Passage 12. The Meaning of Specific Words in the Bible 13. Do We Need to Know Hebrew and Greek? 14. Developing Our Biblical Vocabulary 15. Two Approaches: Discovery and Questions 16. How to Do a Topical Study of Scripture 17. Using Bible Commentaries 18. Studying a Biblical Character Part III. Interpreting and Applying the Bible 19. The Basics of Bible Interpretation 20. Let Scripture Interpret Scripture 21. Illumination and the Study of Scripture 22. One Meaning, Many Applications 23. The Indwelling Word 24. Avoiding Mistakes in the Application of Scripture 25. Devotional Reflection 26. How to Recognize False Teaching 27. We Are in This Together 28. Conviction and Commitment

Creation: A Guide for the Perplexed

by Simon Oliver
Creation: A Guide for the Perplexed
Author: Simon Oliver
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2017-06-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 056765611X
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This addition to our popular Guides for the Perplexed series tackles a subject that is enjoying renewed debate: Christianity, along with Judaism and Islam, claims that the universe is not a brute fact. It is 'created'. But what do we mean by 'creation'? Do we mean that the universe is 'designed'? Is it the product of an evolutionary process? How are creatures related to God, and does God act within creation? Simon Oliver begins with the background to the Christian theology of creation in Greek philosophy and the Old Testament. This provides a route into understanding the claim that we are part of a created order that is also the theatre of God's providential action. He examines different understandings of creation, including creation out of nothing and the analogy of being, with close reference to the work of patristic and medieval theologians such as Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. This leads to an historical overview of the relationship between theological, philosophical and scientific approaches to creation in the modern period. Some of the ethical issues concerning humanity's place within, and treatment of, creation and our environment are also examined. A distinctive yet traditional theology of creation is proposed focused on the concepts of gift and participation as ways of understanding more fully the meaning and implications of the claim that the universe is created.