Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Books

This linguistic analysis of the Chinese language suggests the ancient Chinese were well aware of the God of Abraham. Readers will discover the possibility that the Chinese were a remnant of the Tower of Babel dispersion."The authors start with the...

Have you ever wondered what kind of worship God is looking for?If there was a living, breathing example of this kind of devotion in Scripture, would you want to know more?Fortunately, Jesus himself, left us a memorial of this type of worship. He calls...

“God’s being gives meaning to God’s action”. So said Gustavo Gutiérrez. If we grasp what it means to say that God is just, we learn what justice really looks like. If we understand how divine anger works, we understand how...

Following the helpful visual format of the popular ZondervanCharts series, Charts of Philosophy and Philosophers provides an in-depth survey of philosophy. Areas covered include classical disciplines of philosophy, analytic philosophy, Continental...

My encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, came with his all plans, instructions, and directions about this project. It is all perfect for me. Says the Lord, "You will write a book from your journal." The Lord says, "I can't wait to have...

That They All May Be One is a pastor's reflection on the Gospel of John. It contains the complete text (New Living Translation) and many other passages of scripture, as well as commentary by the author. With its short chapters, it is designed to meet the...

It is hoped that this work may stimulate others to search into the precious meanings of their personal lives, and thereby be encouraged to share the importance of their findings among others. Nothing is there to be lost; there is much to be gained. May...

Nearly two thousand years ago 11 disciples met the risen Lord while the doors were locked. They were hiding in fear. He appeared and released the Holy Spirit to empower them. A little while later, 120 were filled with the Holy Spirit in an upper room. ...

A fun and fascinating way to learn about the book of Revelation.The Bible's final book, Revelation, can seem intimidating or downrightimpossible to comprehend, even for serious students of the Scriptures. Filled with complex imagery, vivid depictions of...

This book offers new and insightful perspectives on early Christian communities and their cultural environment, through exploration of rituals central to Greco-Roman life.

This collection of essays by biblical scholars is the first book-length treatment of the 2014 film Noah, directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film has proved to be of great interest to scholars working on the interface between the Bible and popular culture,...

How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens connects each of the sixty-six books of the Bible to the person and work of Jesus Christ. By explaining each book's theme and raising pertinent questions about the contemporary importance of that message,...

Prepositions and Theology in the Greek New Testament by Murray Harris is a major reference work that will be welcomed by instructors, students, and pastors working with the Greek New Testament. This work summarizes and demonstrates the numerous places in...

Many years ago, God's people moved to Egypt to survive a famine, but eventually became slaves to Pharaoh. The pyramids, symbols of death and monuments to the grave, are pictures of their bondage and oppression. By grace they escaped into the wilderness...

Take a road-to-Emmaus walk through Isaiah's grand vista of Messianic prophecies in "The King and His Glory (Part 2): More Gold from the Book of Isaiah about the Coming King of Glory, with Greg Harris as your guide. In this volume, he continues his...

The messages in this book will remind you that many of the great heroes of the Bible faced the very same problems that today's believers are called to endure. See how God comforted them, strengthened them, and brought them through. He will do the same...

Deborah Sawyer discusses this crucial yet unresolved question in the context of contemporary and postmodern ideas about gender and power, based on fresh examination of a number of texts from Hebrew and Christian scripture. Such texts offer striking...

We grow in Christ as we seek him together. Jesus' own pattern of disciple-making was to be intimately involved with others and allow life to rub against life. By gathering in twos or threes to study the Bible and encourage one another, we most closely...

Exploring the literature of environmental moral dilemmas from the Hebrew Bible to modern times, this book argues the necessity of cross-disciplinary approaches to environmental studies, as a subject affecting everyone, in every aspect of life. Moral...

This book offers a detailed analysis of the Gospel of Thomas in its historic and literary context, providing a new understanding of the genesis of the Jesus tradition. Discovered in the twentieth century, the non-canonical Gospel of Thomas is an...

From a simple purchase of a few old pieces at a local flea market to years of extensive research into their chemistry, designs and religious significance, the author takes the reader on a journey back millennia when meteorites left an indelible impact on...

A Nation living in Custody - Spring Thunder - The nation has been kidnapped by an evil spirit, the kingdom of heaven is at hand, but they are not able to go into it. They are an unfortunate tribe, and the Kingdom of God is in a very close proximity,...

The Pope Describes the Ancient Traditional Jesus; Bishop Spong Brings Us a Jesus Modern People Can Be Inspired By

The Bible contains many passages that believers and nonbelievers alike would recognize as appalling theology. Whether these texts are used to discriminate, oppress, or condemn, they distort the truth of Christianity and cast doubt upon the love of God...

Renowned biblical sleuth and scholar Richard Elliot Friedman reveals the first work of prose literature in the world-a 3000-year-old epic hidden within the books of the Hebrew Bible. Written by a single, masterful author but obscured by ancient editors...

How the Church Domesticated JesusWith his unique blend of eloquence and insight, the esteemed Harvard minister Peter J. Gomes invites us to hear anew the radical nature of Jesus' message of hope and change. Using examples from ancient times as well as...

Journal your way through the book of Exodus along with the Devoted Collective in this eight-week reading plan as we travel with the people of Israel, retracing their deliverance from Egypt and gleaning from their responses. Featuring a comprehensive...

The first ever biblical prophecy established the trajectory of humanity until the end of the age. After the fall of man, God proclaimed there were to be two seeds, the godly seed of the woman, and the ungodly seed of the serpent, and perpetual enmity...

Despite the wealth of information we have about Jesus through books and the arts, to many, he has become a bland religious cardboard cut-out who speaks in pious cliches. This engaging, readable and sometimes even humorous look at the life of Jesus is a...

This book offers students in biblical studies an accessible but comprehensive introduction to modern genre theory, providing access to literary tools for understanding how genres work in texts, and on readers.

El Sello de la bestia Vol.1 Ciertamente hablar del 666 es algo escalofriante y terrorífico, pero, hagámonos la siguiente pregunta: ¿cuál es el verdadero origen del misterioso 666?¿Ha escuchado usted hablar del terrorífico sello de la bestia? Esas...

Humanity's divinity has been concealed under a cloak of misinformation for thousands of years. As lost and forbidden texts are rediscovered, our perspective of old scriptures and ideologies, once considered sacred, is dramatically changing. In October...

Using Matthew as the base text, Dr. MacArthur blends the gospels and other biblical material about Jesus into one continuous story that will help you better understand Scripture and grow stronger in your faith.

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the ancient world with "The History and Implications of the Dead Sea Scrolls." Delve into the fascinating realm of documents written before, during, and after Jesus' time on earth, offering concrete insights into...

When Christians condemn Jews for killing Christ it shows a poor understanding of the Bible. The Jews were not looking to Jesus to free them from sin. They already had that covered by the sacrifices in the Temple. They expected Him to free them from Roman...

Indeed a book unwritten in over 400 years. the book price is marginal; but the information value is indispensable. many sure surprises here to ponder at once. Most people are under the impression that what has transpired in the making of modern...

The wisdom, spiritual insights and eternal truths revealed by Christ has not lost its relevance or transformative power in our world today. This journey of discovery has been witnessed by many of the world's greatest intellectuals, saints and...

Was God being ironic in commanding Eve not to eat fruit from the tree of wisdom? Carolyn J. Sharp suggests that many stories in the Hebrew Scriptures may be ironically intended. Deftly interweaving literary theory and exegesis, Sharp illumines the power...

The Gospel of Matthew and Its Readers is a biblical commentary with a difference. Howard Clarke first establishes contemporary scholarship's mainstream view of Matthew's Gospel, and then presents a sampling of the ways this text has been read,...

Keep It Shut is a six-session, video-based small group Bible study by author Karen Ehman of Proverbs 31 Ministries exploring how to control the tongue. In this study, Karen gives women practical, biblically based steps for knowing what to say and how to...

Taken from the bestselling Systematic Theology text, the Making Sense of Series offers people bite-size pieces of seven core biblical doctrines. Making Sense of the Church provides a clear biblical basis, clarity in the explanations, application to life,...

Taken from the bestselling Systematic Theology text, the Making Sense of Series offers people bite-size pieces of seven core biblical doctrines. Making Sense of Salvation provides a clear biblical basis, clarity in the explanations, application to life,...

Taken from the bestselling Systematic Theology text, the Making Sense of Series offers people bite-size pieces of seven core biblical doctrines. Making Sense of Man and Sin provides a clear biblical basis, clarity in the explanations, application to...

Taken from the bestselling Systematic Theology text, the Making Sense of Series offers people bite-size pieces of seven core biblical doctrines. Making Sense of Christ and the Spirit provides a clear biblical basis, clarity in the explanations,...