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The shroud of Turin is one of history's most controversial and perplexing relics. Many believe it to be the genuine burial shroud of Jesus Christ. Some hypothesize the image on the shroud was created through a rare scientific phenomenon. Still others think the shroud is a fake, proven-through carbon tests in 1988-to be a clever forgery. In The Truth About the Shroud of Turin , investigative reporter Robert K. Wilcox applies his investigative eye and...
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A major scholarly collaboration exploring vivid visual rhetoric in the New Testament
From Jesus's miraculous walk on water to the graphic horrors of hell, New Testament authors make vivid and unforgettable images appear before their audience's eyes. In the past decade, scholarship on early Christian use of ancient rhetorical techniques has flourished. One focus of rhetorical criticism of the New Testament has been the function of ekphrasis,...
723) The Genesis of Liberation: Biblical Interpretation in the Antebellum Narratives of the Enslaved
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Considering that the Bible was used to justify and perpetuate African American enslavement, why would it be given such authority? In this fascinating volume, Powery and Sadler explore how the Bible became a source of liberation for enslaved African Americans by analyzing its function in pre-Civil War freedom narratives. They explain the various ways in which enslaved African Americans ...
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Ephesians is an incredible book that adds a different dimension to predestination, found in Romans. When the Bible believer correctly understands how and why God predestinates the believing saint and how this wonderfully ties in with their eternal security then they will be able to fully and perpetually rejoice and enjoy their salvation.This King James Bible study is an enjoyable book to get and real along with. It gives many helpful cross-references...
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In this rigorously researched and thoughtful study, a leading Jesus Seminar scholar reveals the dramatic story behind the modern discovery of the earliest gospels, accounts that do not portray Jesus exclusively as a martyr but recover a lost ancient Christian tradition centered on Jesus as a teacher of wisdom.
The church has long advocated the Pauline view of Jesus as deity and martyr, emphasizing his death and resurrection. But another tradition...
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In this engaging treatment of the Gospel of Mark, Dawn Ottoni Wilhelm combines biblical scholarship with a close reading of the Gospel text to meet the needs of preachers today. Swift and purposeful, the Gospel of Mark proclaims God's reign and urges the participation of all God's people in the witness of the good news that God has transformed human reality through Jesus Christ. This insightful commentary helps that message come alive while providing...
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Embark on a thought-provoking journey into the heart of a centuries-old debate with "What Is Speaking In Tongues And Is It Still For Today?" This insightful and meticulously researched book delves into the enigmatic phenomenon of speaking in tongues, unravelling its historical, cultural, and theological complexities. Whether you're a seasoned theologian grappling with the nuances of this spiritual practice or a curious seeker seeking clarity, this...
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