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John J. Collins's Introduction to the Hebrew Bible is one of the most popular introductory textbooks in colleges and seminary classrooms. Enriched by decades of classroom teaching, it is, aimed explicitly at motivated students, regardless of their previous exposure to the Bible or faith commitments.
In order to enhance classroom use, Collins's major text has now been, divided into four volumes, one for each major part of the Hebrew Bible. This volume...
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Family provides community, identity, and shared values.
In the book of Exodus, God frees Israel from slavery to Egypt. But they are not left as orphans. Rather, the redeemed are made into a new family--God's family. In Freed to be God's Family, Mark R. Glanville argues that the central motif of Exodus is community. God wants a healthy, dynamic relationship with the redeemed. As family members, Israel is called to learn God's ways and reflect God's...
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This examination of various chronological difficulties presented in the Old Testament Scriptures covered the period from Abraham to Solomon. For any Scripture student the timeline across this period was difficult to determine. These time puzzles were resolved by using a much different approach than others have employed. The application of neglected and underappreciated text filled in more than 135 people, their life spans, and event years to bridge...
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This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library series, explores the book of Ecclesiastes.
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.
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Donald Gowan offers a unified reading of the prophetic books, showing that each has a distinctive contribution to make to a central theme. These books--Isaiah through Malachi--respond to three key moments in Israel's history: the end of the Northern Kingdom in 722 BCE, the end of the Southern Kingdom in 587 BCE, and the beginning of the restoration from the Babylonian exile in 538 BCE. Gowan traces the theme of death and resurrection throughout these...
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Threshold Bible Study is a thematic Scripture study program, designed for both personal study and group discussion. The characters, places, and images that you will encounter in each of these topical studies will help you explore new dimensions of your faith and discover deeper insights for your spiritual life. As a collection of motivational sermons by Moses, the first half of Deuteronomy contains some of the Bible's most beautiful and inspiring...
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A fresh window on Isaiah studies today
Representing the highest echelon of Isaiah studies, this volume explores distinct issues that arise from the critical study of the text of Isaiah. The contributors acknowledge and comment on the exegetical contributions of distinguished biblical scholar Joseph Blenkinsopp, providing distinction and coherence to the collection.
The publication between 2000 and 2004 of Blenkinsopp's 3-volume Anchor Bible commentary...
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Threshold Bible Study is a thematic Scripture study program, designed for both personal study and group discussion. The characters, places, and images that you will encounter in each of these topical studies will help you explore new dimensions of your faith and discover deeper insights for your spiritual life. The second half of Deuteronomy looks not only to Israel's immediate future in the promised land but Israel's ultimate purpose and destiny...
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Our series introducing the Psalms continues with a look at some of the key sections.
CHAPTER ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 120 - 134
CHAPTER TWO: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 121 & 122
CHAPTER THREE: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 123 & 124
CHAPTER FOUR: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 125 & 126
CHAPTER FIVE: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 127 & 128
CHAPTER SIX: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 129 & 130
CHAPTER SEVEN: SONGS OF ASCENTS...
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13 LIFE TRANSFORMING STUDIES TO BOOST REAL SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND DISCIPLESHIP.
While many Bible study guides discuss the truths of God's Word and share His teachings, they do not always address practical ways the Word can be, translated into actions that promote the kingdom of God. God Delivers on His Promise provides an in-depth exploration of the scriptures to support the student's desire to grow a multi-dimensional knowledge of and relationship...
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"Goodness like a fetter."
The hymn "Come Thou Fount" reminds us that God's laws were created to draw us closer to him. But reading the law is intimidating. Deuteronomy is a long and ancient book full of speeches and laws for a wandering people on the cusp of entering a land filled with hostile nations. What could Deuteronomy have to say for modern readers who face vastly different issues?
Invited to Know God shows that Deuteronomy is simply about...
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12 TRANSFORMATIVE STUDIES TO BOOST REAL SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND DISCIPLESHIP.
While many Bible study guides discuss the truths of God's Word and share His teachings, they do not always address practical ways the Word can be translated into actions that promote the kingdom of God. The Unfolding Story of God's Salvation Plan provides an in-depth exploration of the scriptures to support the student's desire to grow a multi-dimensional knowledge of...
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Comprehensive, accessible, and fully illustrated-this commentary on Song of Solomon is a must-have resource.
You want a deeper understanding of the Scriptures, but the notes in your study Bible don't give you enough depth or insight. This commentary was created with you in mind.
Each volume of The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary is a nontechnical, section-by-section commentary on one book or section of the Bible that provides reliable and readable...
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DOES GOD'S WORD TO MOSES STILL MATTER?
God called Israel out of Egyptian slavery. The book of Leviticus tells the amazing story of what happens next. God speaks to Moses and Israel learns how to be God's people. But, would they honor Him as their God? What if God, called you? What would you do? Does God's word to Moses still matter to us today?
Greg Taylor takes you back in time to 1400 B.C. and the world of Leviticus. The original title of the...
76) Daniel
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To craft informed sermons, pastors scour commentaries that often deal more with minutia than the main point. Or they turn to devotional commentaries, which may contain exegetical weaknesses. The Teach the Text Commentary Series bridges this gap by utilizing the best of biblical scholarship and providing the information a pastor needs to communicate the text effectively. By concentrating each carefully selected preaching unit into six pages of focused...
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Continuing a Gold Medallion Award-winning legacy, this completely revised edition of The Expositor's Bible Commentary series puts world-class biblical scholarship in your hands. Based on the original twelve-volume set that has become a staple in college and seminary libraries and pastors' studies worldwide, this new thirteen-volume edition marshals the most current evangelical scholarship and resources. The thoroughly revised features consist of:
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The pastor who seeks to preach expositionally through Psalms faces a daunting task, for the sermon series would take several years to complete and many of the sermons would seem repetitious because of similar psalms. To respond to this challenge the author has used the book theology method to analyze the Book of Psalms into twenty-eight theological themes, providing the preacher with material for approximately a one-year series on the book. Each chapter...
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The life and work of Jesus Christ must not be overlooked.
Born under Roman occupation, Jesus lived his entire life without writing anything down. His earliest followers, the Christians that were shaped by his life and teachings, carefully recorded his words as good news. They also experienced his resurrection and believed that he had entrusted them with a mission to transform the world.
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