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Judges : A Commentary In The Wesleyan Tradition
$27.99Add to cartThe New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the study and meditation of God’s Word. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.
Each volume features:
COMPLETELY NEW SCHOLARSHIP from notable experts in the Wesleyan tradition
CONVENIENT INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL for each book of the Bible including information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and more
CLEAR VERSE-BY-VERSE EXPLANATIONS, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage’s original language
COMPREHENSIVE ANNOTATION divided into three sections, which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the text
HELPFUL SIDEBARS, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural customs, and more
EXPANDED BIBLIOGRAPHY for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themes -
2 Corinthians : A Commentary In The Wesleyan Tradition
$35.99Add to cartThe NEW BEACON BIBLE COMMENTARY provides 21st-century scholars, pastors, theological students, and laity an academically competent, readable commentary in the Wesleyan theological tradition.
Each volume features:CONTEMPORARY SCHOLARSHIP from notable experts in the Wesleyan theological tradition
CONVENIENT INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL for each book of the Bible, which includes information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and more
CLEAR VERSE-BY-VERSE EXPLANATIONS, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the original language
COMPREHENSIVE ANNOTATION divided into three sections, which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the text; and more
HELPFUL SIDEBARS, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural customs, and more
EXPANDED BIBLIOGRAPHY for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themes
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1-2 Thessalonians
$20.99Add to cartTable Of Contents
General PrefaceAuthor’s Prefaces
Chief Abbreviations
Introduction
–Background
–Date Of Composition Of 1 Thessalonians
–The Authenticity Of 1 Thessalonians
–The Purpose Of 1 Thessalonians
–The Authenticity Of 2 Thessalonians
–The Relation Between The Two Epistles
–The Occasion And Purpose Of 2 Thessalonians1 Thessalonians: Analysis
1 Thessalonians: Commentary
2 Thessalonians: Analysis
2 Thessalonians: Commentary
Additional Info
“No other writings of Paul provide a greater insight into his missionary methods and message as 1 and 2 Thessalonians,” says Leon Morris. “Here we see Paul the missionary at Paul the pastor, faithfully proclaiming the gospel of God, concerned for the welfare of his converts, scolding them, praising them, guiding them exhorting them, teaching them; thrilled with their progress, disappointed in their slowness . . . Especially important is the teaching of these Epistles on eschatology.”The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.
The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries have long been a trusted resource for Bible study. Written by some of the world’s most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable, and relevant explanations of every book in the New Testament.
These Tyndale volumes are designed to help readers understand what the Bible actually says and what it means. The introduction to each volume gives a concise but thorough description of the authorship, date, and historical background of the biblical book under consideration. The commentary itself examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. The aim throughout is to get at the true meaning of the Bible and to make its message plain to readers today.
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Ezekiel
$25.99Add to cartTable Of Contents
General Preface
Author’s Preface
Chief Abbreviations
Introduction
The Book Of Ezekiel
Ezekiel The Man
Historical Background
The Message Of Ezekiel
The TextAnalysis
Commentary
Additional Info
John Taylor writes, “For most Bible readers Ezekiel is almost a closed book…Their knowledge of him extends little further than his mysterious vision of God’s chariot-throne, with its wheels within wheels, and the vision of the valley of dry bones.” However, the structure of Ezekiel is simple and orderly, and that makes it easy to analyze for modern readers.
Taylor, in the introduction to this analysis of Ezekiel, sketches a portrait of the prophet and his times, carefully placing the book and its prophecies within their historical settings. He also provides an overview of the books themes and a clear outline of its contents.The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.
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Ezra-Nehemiah
$20.99Add to cartTable Of Contents
General PrefaceAuthor’s Preface
A Selection Of Dates
Chief Abbreviations
Introduction
I. Ezra And Nehemiah In The Setting Of Their Times
II. The Religious Policy Of The Persian Kings
III. Some Leading Themes Of Ezra-NehemiahCommentary On Ezra
Commentary On Nehemiah
Appendices
I. The Designation, Sources, Languages And Authorship Of Ezra-Nehemiah
II. The Identity Of Sheshbazzar
III. The Elephantine Papyri And Some Statements Of Josephus
IV. A Question Of Chronology: Ezra-Nehemiah Or Nehemiah-Ezra?
V. Ezra’s Book Of The Law
VI. Ezra-Nehemiah As HistoryAdditional Info
Ezra and Nehemiah chart the Jews’ return to Jerusalem from exile and the beginnings of a rebirth. Derek Kidner clearly and succinctly deals with the complex literary and historical problems surrounding these two books and their chief characters. -
Revelation
$77.00Add to cartBrian Blount’s commentary provides a sure and confident guide through this sometimes difficult and troubling book, seeing Revelation as both a prophetic intervention and an awe-inspiring swirl of disturbing violence and breathtaking hope. All those who love the book of Revelation will appreciate Blount’s theological sensitivity, and those who are mystified by Revelation will find clarifying wisdom.
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Hebrews : Ancient Encouragement For Believers Today
$21.99Add to cartIntended for preachers, university and seminary students and adult Bible class teachers, Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today is a “bridge” commentary — delivering the best insights of contemporary scholarship in understandable, non-technical language. Edward William Fudge shows that the author of Hebrews used four Psalms as a framework to re-tell the story of Jesus to a disheartened audience that was tempted to walk away. The same structure and intense focus on Jesus permeates and empowers this narrative commentary, bringing fresh encouragement to believers today.
An international array of transdenominational Bible scholars and church leaders commend the meticulous scholarship and sound exposition in this commentary, and note its clarity and simplicity, its wise application and elegant prose. Reviewers call it “brilliant” and “a momentous accomplishment.” One homiletics professor labels it “essential;” another calls it “a mandatory asset.”
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Psalms For Preaching And Worship
$45.99Add to cartA full, stimulating discussion of the psalm readings in the Revised Common Lectionary by notable contributors. Highlights the literary, spiritual, and theological dimensions of Israel’s prayerbook. There is also a rich discussion of imagery, along with drawings from ancient artifacts, based on Keel’s Symbolism of the Biblical World.
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Revelation Of John
$32.00Add to cartAs the only book of its kind in the New Testament, Revelation can be difficult to understand, and for readers without specialized training, the historical-critical approach used in many commentaries can provide more complication than illumination. Here James Resseguie applies the easily understandable tools introduced in his primer on narrative criticism to this challenging book. He shows how Revelation uses such features as rhetoric, setting, character, point of view, plot, symbolism, style, and repertoire to construct its meaning. This literary approach draws out the theological and homiletical message of the book and highlights its major unifying themes: the need to listen well, an overwhelmingly God-centered perspective, and the exodus to a new promised land. Here is a valuable aid for pastor and serious lay reader alike.
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Moral Teaching Of Paul
$20.99Add to cartIn this expanded and updated third edition of an important work, respected Pauline scholar Victor Paul Furnish presents an analysis of some of Paul’s most famous yet often misunderstood ethical teachings.
Dr. Furnish enriches his discussion of key Pauline topics including: sex, marriage, divorce, homosexuality, women in the church, and the Church in the world. He pays particular attention to the socio-cultural context of Paul’s ministry, the complexity of his thought, the character of his moral reasoning, and the way his thought and reasoning may inform and challenge us today.
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Philippians And Philemon
$50.00Add to cartTogether, these two letters show much of Paul’s vital passion for the church and the bonds that held early Christians together in their faith.
The New Testament Library offers authoritative commentary on every book and major aspect of the New Testament, as well as classic volumes of scholarship. The commentaries in this series provide fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts, offer critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created, pay careful attention to their literary design, and present a theologically perceptive exposition of the text.
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Genesis 2
$40.99Add to cartGenesis is not merely an Old Testament book. Genesis is the beginning of the Bible’s macro-narrative, the over-arching narrative which stretches from the creation in Genesis 1 and 2 to the new creation in Revelation 21 and 22. To read Genesis as Christian Scripture requires that we also read Genesis in light of its meaning for Christians who know Jesus Christ to be the ultimate seed of Abraham (Gal. 3:16).
This section of Genesis differs from chapters 1-11 in two main ways. First, it deals with the chosen family, the precursor to the nation of Israel. Second, it focuses much more on the lives of individual characters who come to life on its pages. A predominant theme in this section of Genesis is the concept of election or “chosenness,” referring to God’s choice of particular individuals as the human channels of his blessing to the entire world. Often God’s choice runs counter to the human choice. Isaac is chosen over Lot and Ishmael; Jacob over Esau; Judah over his older brothers Reuben, Simeon and Levi. Joseph, the tenth son, is elevated above his brothers. The chosen nation descends from a series of individuals chosen for other reasons than their order of birth or expected social status. Israel is a chosen nation descended from the unlikely and improbable choices that God made of individuals. This theme of God’s surprising choices binds the narratives of Genesis together and hints at the humility that the chosen nation Israel must have toward their own election.
Unlike the earlier section of Genesis where human characters are little more than types, in this section of Genesis we have full-fledged characters such as Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob, Joseph and Judah. With fullfledged characters comes the complexity and ambiguity of such characters. The characters in Genesis are not portrayed as good Christian people! They were not Christians and their narrative portrayals are not simplistic. The lessons we learn from them come as much from their weaknesses and mistakes as it does from their moral examples. The characters of Genesis are not white-hatted heroes riding white horses or black-hatted villains riding black ones. The message of Genesis is elsewhere than in simplistic moralizing.
Genesis 12-50 makes clear that even the chosen family is itself significantly sinful. This prepares the ground for the Bible’s great surprise ending. God himself, in his son Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham, took on flesh and b
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Hosea
$25.99Add to cartTable Of Contents
General Preface
Author’s Preface
Chief Abbreviations
Select Biography
Introduction
1. The Prophecy Of Hosea
2. Place In The Canon
3. Date
4. Setting
5. Unity And Composition
6. Literary Forms
7. Message
Analysis
Commentary
Additional Notes –
Fulfillment Of Hosea’s Prophecies
The Baals
Possible Historical BackgroundsAdditional Info
Hosea’s bold imagery–a recounting of his own marriage to a prostitute–sets the stage for his message of God’s enduring love, righteous judgment and persistent offer of reconciliation. David Allan Hubbard explores the historical, cultural, literary and theological dimensions of Hosea’s life and message. -
Living The Word
$18.99Add to cartLiving the Word is a devotional commentary and a practical guide to finding happiness through obedience to God’s Word. It walks with the psalmist through each of the 22 stanzas of Psalm 119 as he struggles to live for God in a hostile world. Living the Word captures the psalmist’s love for God’s Word and challenges the reader to make it his own.
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Invitation To A Spiritual Revolution
$9.99Add to cartFew preachers have studied the Sermon on the Mount as intensively or spoken on its contents so frequently and effectively as the author of this work. His excellent and very readable written analysis appeared first as a series of articles in Christianity Magazine. By popular demand it is here offered in one volume so that it can be more easily preserved, circulated, read, reread and made available to those who would not otherwise have access to it.
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Saint Luke (Reprinted)
$95.00Add to cartC.F. Evans’ commentary on Luke’s Gospel is one of the classic works of New Testament scholarship in the twentieth century. Originally published in 1990, it has been out of print for some time. C.F. Evans taught several generations of students and clergy, including people like Desmond Tutu, who have been profoundly influenced by his teaching and his personality. This re-issuee has a new introduction by Michael Wolter and Robert Morgan.
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Psalms 1-50
$75.99Add to cartTable Of Contents
General Introduction
A Guide To Using This Commentary
Abbreviations
Introduction To Psalms 1-50
Commentary On Psalms 1-50
Appendix: Early Christian Writers And The Documents Cited
Biographical Sketches
Timeline Of Writers Of The Patristic Period
Bibliography Of Works In Original Languages
Bibliography Of Works In English Translation
Author/Writings Index
Subject Index
Scripture IndexAdditional Info
The Psalms have long served a vital role in the individual and corporate lives of Christians, expressing the full range of human emotions, including some that we are ashamed to admit. The Psalms reverberate with joy, groan in pain, whimper with sadness, grumble in disappointment and rage with anger.The church fathers employed the Psalms widely. In liturgy they used them both as hymns and as Scripture readings. Within them they found pointers to Jesus both as Son of God and as Messiah. They also employed the Psalms widely as support for other New Testament teachings, as counsel on morals and as forms for prayer.
But the church fathers found more than pastoral insight in the Psalms. They found apologetic and doctrinal insight as well, as is attested by the more than sixty-five authors and more than 160 works excerpted in this commentary. provided more than pastoral
Especially noteworthy among the Greek-speaking authors cited are Hippolytus, Origen, Eusebius of Caesarea, Athanasius, Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nyssa, Didymus the Blind, Evagrius of Pontus, Diodore of Tarsus, John Chrysostom, Asterius the Homilist, Theodore of Mopsuestia, Theodoret of Cyr, Cyril of Alexandria and Hesychius of Jerusalem. Among noteworthy Latin authors we find Hilary of Poitiers, Ambrose of Milan, Jerome, Augustine, Arnobius the Younger and Cassiodorus.
Readers of these selections, some of which appear here for the first time in English, will glean from a rich treasury of deep devotion and profound theological reflection.
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Galatians
$25.99Add to cartTable Of Contents
General Preface
Author’s Preface To The First Edition
Preface To The Second Edition
Chief AbbreviationsIntroduction
Who Were The Galatians?
Why Was The Letter Written?
When Was The Letter Written?
Why Did The Galatians Fall Away So Soon?
What Is Theologically Central To The Letter?
The Validity Of Paul’s Argument From Experience
Important Issues In The LetterAnalysis
Commentary
Additional Notes
The Meaning Of Pneuma (5:16)
The “Kingdom Of God” (5:21)Additional Info
In his letter to the Galatians, the apostle Paul makes his most passionate and direct appeal for a gospel free of ethnic or ritual exclusion. Alan Cole illuminates the potency and power of Paul’s message to the Galatian church. -
Job
$30.99Add to cartFrancis Andersen calls the book of Job “one of the bests gifts of God to men.” It is the story of one man’s agony “reaching out to the mystery of God, beyond words and explanations.” He discusses Job’s vast range of ideas, its broad coverage of human experience, the intensity of its passion and the immensity of its concept of God.
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Jeremiah : A Commentary
$82.00Add to cartThe weeping prophet exhibits a remarkable range of writing styles (e.g., prose, poetry, oracle, homily, proverb). Allen plumbs the depths of each one linguistically, literarily, historically, and theologically. At the same time he brings the various scattered threads together in order to chart overarching themes.
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New Testament Text And Translation Commentary
$79.99Add to cartTyndale House Print On Demand Title
This commentary is especially useful for pastors and teachers who know that the members of their audiences use a variety of different English versions. It is also a helpful tool for serious students of the Bible, including laypeople and seminary students. In addition to this passage-by-passage commentary, the reader is introduced to the art of textual criticism, its importance for studying the New Testament, and the challenges translators of English versions face.
Presented in a clear, easy to read manner. All major English translations are surveyed and tabulated.
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Colossians And Philemon
$25.99Add to cartTable Of Contents
General Preface
Author’s Preface
Chief Abbreviations
Bibliography
Map: Asia Minor In The Time Of PaulColossians: Introduction
–The Shape Of The Letter
–The Circumstances Of Writing
–Authorship
–Date And Place Of Writing
–The Message Of Colossians: Then And NowColossians: Analysis
Colossians: Commentary
Philemon: Introduction
–The Circumstances Of Writing
–The Nature Of The Request
–The Place Of Philemon In The New Testament
–The Outline Of The LetterPhilemon: Commentary
Additional Info
In Colossians, Paul presents Christ as “the firstborn over all creation,” and appeals to his readers to seek a maturity found only Christ. In Philemon, Paul appeals to a fellow believer to receive a runaway slave in love and forgiveness. N. T. Wright offers comment on the books Colossians and Philemon. -
1 Chronicles
$25.99Add to cartThe Chronicler wrote as a pastoral theologian. The congregation he addressed was an Israel separated from its former days of blessing by a season of judgment. Along with a passage-by-passage interpretation of the text, Martin Selman offers a complete introduction which surveys the Chronicler’s method and summarizes key theological themes.
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Joshua
$30.99Add to cartThe book of Joshua memorializes a transitional episode in Israel’s national history. The heroic figure Joshua, imbued with strength, courage and faith, leads the new generation of Israel across the Jordan into the land of promise. Richard S. Hess explores the historical, theological and literary dimensions of the book of Joshua.
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2 Chronicles
$25.99Add to cart1 and 2 Chronicles bring a divine word of healing and reaffirm the hope of restoration to a nation that needed to regain its footing in God’s promises and to reshape its life before God. This Tyndale Old Testament Commentary explains that the promises of God revealed in the Davidic covenant are as trustworthy and as effective as the God who first uttered them.
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Acts
$30.99Add to cartTable Of Contents
General Preface
Author’s Preface
Chief Abbreviations
Bibliography
Map: The Near East In The First Century A.D.Introduction
–The Purpose Of Acts
–The Theology Of Acts
–The Historicity Of Acts
–The Origins Of Acts
–The Permanent Value Of ActsAnalysis
Commentary
Additional Info
In the book of Acts the story of Jesus begun in the Gospel of Luke broadens into the story of the Holy Spirit, guiding the fledgling church to proclaim the saving reality of Jesus. While attentive to Luke’s roles as a literary artist and theologian, I. Howard Marshall focuses primarily on Luke’s role as a historian. He provides the reader with an accurate, balanced and holistic picture of the church’s monumental first years as it sought to fulfill Christ’s mandate to preach the gospel to the ends of the earth.The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries have long been a trusted resource for Bible study. Written by some of the world’s most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable and relevant explanations of every book in the New Testament.
The Tyndale volumes are designed to help readers understand what the Bible actually says and what it means. The introduction to each volume gives a concise but thorough description of the authorship, date and historical background of the biblical book under consideration. The commentary itself examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. The aim throughout is to get at the true meaning of the Bible and to make its message plain to readers today.
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Matthew Henrys Commentary On The Whole Bible
$39.95Add to cartComplete and unabridged in One Volume
This is the only complete and unabridged one-volume edition of Matthew Henry’s famous work.
Now, this classic volume has been re-typset and features a slimmer and handier trim size and an attractive new cover.
“First among the mighty (commentaries) for general usefulness we are bound to mention the man whose name is a household word, Matthew Henry. He is the most pious and pithy, sound and sensible, suggestive and sober, terse and trustworthy . . . he is deeply spiritual, heavenly, profitable; finding good matter in every text, and from all deducting the most practical and judicious lessons . . . It is the Christian’s companion, suitable to everybody, instructive to all.”
-Charles H. SpurgeonFrom Genesis to Revelation, Matthew Henry successfully combines practical application, devotional insight, and scholarship on the entire Bible. Henry has profound insights on the content, message and nature of God’s divine revelation. Perfect for all readers of the Bible who want a convenient, comprehensive commentary.
* Includes the entire text of Matthew Henry’s original multi-volume commentary
* Modern easy-to-read type
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Commentary On Micah
$49.99Add to cartIn this masterful commentary, respected biblical scholar Bruce Waltke carefully interprets the message of the prophet Micah, building a bridge between Micah’s ancient world and our life today. Waltke’s Commentary on Micah quickly distinguishes itself from other commentaries on this book by displaying an unprecedented exegetical thoroughness, an expert understanding of historical context, and a keen interest in illuminating the contribution of Micah to Christian theology. Tackling hard questions about date and authorship, Waltke contends that Micah himself wrote and edited the nineteen sermons comprising the book. Waltke’s clear analytical outline leads readers through the three cycles of Micah, each beginning with an oracle of doom and ending with an oracle of hope, decisively showing that hope wins over doom. Learned yet amazingly accessible, combining scholarly erudition with passion for Micah’s contemporary relevance, this book will well serve teachers, pastors, and students alike.
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Romans
$25.99Add to cartGeneral Preface
Author’s Preface
Chief Abbreviations
Select BibliographyIntroduction
The Occasion Of The Letter
Christianity At Rome
Romans And The Pauline Corpus
The Text Of Romans
Romans And The Pauline Gospel
“Flesh” And “Spirit” In Romans
“Law” In Romans
The Influence Of Romans
ArgumentAnalysis
Commentary
Additional Info
Paul’s epistle to the Romans changed the lives of many great Christian thinkers, including Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley and Karl Barth. However, while Romans has been among the most influential books of the New Testament, it has also been the subject of some of the church’s most heated debates. What is justification by faith? What is the relationship between law and grace? What is God’s ultimate purpose for Israel? Without losing sight of the simplicity of the gospel, F. F. Bruce guides us along the difficult but rewarding paths of this great letter.The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.
The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries have long been a trusted resource for Bible study. Written by some of the world’s most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable and relevant explanations of every book in the New Testament.
These Tyndale volumes are designed to help readers understand what the Bible actually says and what it means. The introduction to each volume gives a concise but thorough description of the authorship, date and historical background of the biblical book under consideration. The commentary itself examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. The aim throughout is to get at the true meaning of the Bible and to make its message plain to readers today.
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Commentary On The Book Of Enoch
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Fifty years after James Bruce brought a copy of the Book of Enoch, found in Ethiopia, to England, Richard Laurence made a first modern translation. Later, R.H. Charles made another translation using some Greek excerpts, and more Ethiopian texts. Then recently, Michael A Knibb, using many texts, and partial texts, put together an ?adequate’ translation. Yet, all of these translations are rough, obscure, and confusing to Christians of today. The Dead Sea Scrolls contained many copies and partial copies of the Book of Enoch, In the Dead Sea scrolls, there were found 17 copies. Comparitively, there were 30 copies of Psalms, 25 copies of Deuteronomy, 19 of Isaiah, 15 of Genesis and Exodus, 14 Of Jubilees. Jude validated The Book Of Enoch with his quote from it. Using all of the sources now available, along with an in-depth study of book, I have prepared this paraphrase/translation. Along with such, I have included an commentary to help in its comparison with the Bible. John D. Ladd was raised the son of an Assemblies of God pastor. He attended Northeast Bible College, in Pennsylvania, and later, Malone College, in Canton, Ohio. He pastored for many years, was ordained in the Assemblies of God, but later left to pastor independent churches. Preferring teaching to preaching, he has spent many years studying, reading books from the early church period, and translatingparaphrasing them for ease of use by Christians of today. This book of Enoch’s has been translated, paraphrased, and now is being given commentary, to compare it with the Bible’s message, to test it by the Word of God. How does it compare? Is it in agreement with the message and prophetic teachings of the Bible? -
1-2 Kings-Esther
$75.99Add to cartMarco Conti edits this excellent collection of commentary from the church fathers on 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther. Includes Greek and Syriac commentators who set before you a table of delights and theological insights, some in English for the very first time.
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Gospel Of Luke And The Acts Of The Apostles
$27.99Add to cartIntroduces literary, historical, and theological issues of Luke and Acts.
Biblical texts create worlds of meaning, and invite readers to enter them. When readers enter such textual worlds, which are often strange and complex, they are confronted with theological claims. With this in mind, the purpose of the Interpreting Biblical Texts series is to help serious readers in their experience of reading and interpreting by providing guides for their journeys into textual worlds. The controlling perspective is expressed in the operative word of the title–interpreting. The primary focus of the series is not so much on the world behind the texts or out of which the texts have arisen as on the worlds created by the texts in their engagement with readers.
In keeping with the goals of the series, this volume provides an introductory guide to readers of the New Testament books of Luke and Acts. It focuses on both the synchronic and diachronic dimensions of the literature in an effort to acquaint readers with literary, historical, and theological issues that will facilitate interpretation of these important books.
F. Scott Spencer is Professor of New Testament at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond.
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Genesis
$48.99Add to cartAcknowledgements
Abbreviations
Introduction To Genesis
Commentary On Genesis
Theological Horizons Of Genesis
Theological Message Of The Book
Main Unifying Themes
Descendants
Blessing
Land
Key Theological Teaching Of Genesis
The Theology Of Land
The Doctrine Of Creation
Creatio Ex Nihilo
The Fall
The Character Of God
The Image Of God
The Life Of Faith
Genesis And Theology Today
Genesis And Science
Mission
Ecology
Feminist Approaches
Genesis And Biblical Theology
Genesis In Canonical Context
Genesis In The Historical Books
Wisdom Literature
Thematic Continuity In The Prophets
New Testament
ConclusionBibliography
Index
Additional Info
This book is part of an exciting new commentary series published by Eerdmans. In essence, Genesis is two books in one. The first part is an exegetical commentary based on the Hebrew text. The second section is a reflection on the theology of the book and an account of its contribution to theology today. -
Romans 9-16 : A Commentary In The Wesleyan Tradition
$32.99Add to cartEngaging perceptive, and academically thorough, the NEW Beacon Bible Commentary will advance your understanding and deepen your appreciation for the message and meaning of each book of the Bible. Written by notable Wesleyan experts, this indispensable resource will help you unlock the truths of Scripture and assemble a greater awareness for the timeless wisdom and purpose of God’s Word.
Each volume features:
Convenient Introductory Material
Clear Verse-By-Verse Explanations
Comprehensive Annotation
Helpful Sidebars
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Matthew
$30.99Add to cartGeneral Preface
Acknowledgments
AbbreviationsIntroduction
–Matthew Among The Gospels
–Some Characteristics Of Matthew’s Gospel
–The Origin Of The Gospel
–Central Theological Emphases Of Matthew
–The Structure Of Matthew’s GospelAnalysis
Commentary
Additional Info
The visit of the Magi, the Sermon on the Mount, the Great Commission: these are only a few of the well-known passages in Matthew’s Gospel. Yet it begins with a list of unknown names and apparently irrelevant ‘begettings’. The early church may have placed Matthew first in the New Testament because it provides a Christian perspective on the relation between the church and the Jews, an issue that is still important today. R. T. France tackles this and other key issues in the Gospel with clarity, reliability and relevance.The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.
The Tyndale New Testament commentaries are designed to help the reader of the Bible understand what the text says and what it means. The Introduction to each book gives a concise but thorough treatment of its authorship, date, original setting and purpose. Following a structural Analysis, the Commentary takes the book section by section, drawing out its main themes, and also comments on individual verses and problems of interpretation. Additional Notes provide fuller discussion of particular difficulties. The goal throughout is to explain the true meaning of the Bible and make its message plain.
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Exodus
$25.99Add to cartR. Alan Cole provides introductory information and a passage-by-passage commentary on Exodus, a book crucial for understanding the message of the New Testament. Exodus tells of the saving acts of God, the instituting of Passover, the giving of the Law, and the stories of Moses (first prophet) and Aaron (first hight priest).
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Luke
$30.99Add to cartGeneral Preface
Author’s Preface
Chief AbbreviationsIntroduction
–Authorship
–Date
–Language
–Luke The Theologian
–The Relationship Of Luke To The Other Gospels
a. The Synoptic Problem
b. Luke And JohnAnalysis
Commentary
A Table Of Parallel PassagesAdditional Info
The Gospel of Luke presents many unique pictures of Jesus. We see him in his Father’s house as a child; deliberately associating with the poor and the disreputable; and in communion with the Holy Spirit. We also see the larger picture of Jesus setting out resolutely for Jerusalem in order to fulfill God’s plan for the world. With awareness of scholarly discussions and attentiveness to both the text and the reader, Leon Morris places the themes of Luke’s Gospel within the context of God’s plan for all people.The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.
The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries have long been a trusted resource for Bible study. Written by some of the world’s most distinguished evangelical scholars, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable, and relevant explanations of every book in the New Testament. The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.
These Tyndale volumes are designed to help readers understand what the Bible actually says and what it means. The introduction to each volume gives a concise but thorough description of the authorship, date, and historical background of the biblical book under consideration. The commentary itself examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. The aim throughout is to get at the true meaning of the Bible and to make its message plain to readers today
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Numbers
$20.99Add to cartIn ancient times numbers were seen as mysterious and symbolic. Today they are associated with computers and depersonalization. To bridge this gulf, Gordon Wenham explains the background of Numbers, discussing its structure, sources, date, authorship, theology and Christian use. Includes a passage-by-passage analysis of Old Testament ritual.
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Psalms
$46.99Add to cartPsalm research has become a fascinating point of growth in Old Testament scholarship and the results have been largely positive, particularly valuable for those seeking a theological understanding of the Psalter. However, the growth rate has made the field somewhat difficult to navigate. This commentary gathers the research and creates an accessible guide. Geoffrey Grogan begins by expounding and evaluating the main scholarly approaches to Psalms. He includes issues raised by the superscriptions – treating them with seriousness – with special attention given to the Davidic references. He then provides an exegesis of each psalm, in which the emphasis is on their distinctive messages, though classification is not ignored. Grogan follows with a full survey of the Psalter’s theological themes, highlighting the theological implications of its fivefold arrangement. He continues with a consideration of the massive contribution the Psalter makes to biblical theology, including the way the psalms were used and interpreted by Jesus and the New Testament writers. Closing with an analysis of the contemporary relevance of the Psalms, Grogan’s work shows the considerable value the Psalter has to guide and challenge us as we face the problems of the church and the world today.
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Exodus
$75.99Add to cartThis commentary on Exodus presents a fresh translation of the text along with an interpretation of the central themes, the literary structure, and the history of the composition of the book of Exodus. Thomas Dozeman here explores two related themes in the formation of the book of Exodus, namely, the identity of Yahweh, the God of Israel, and the authority of Moses, the leader of the Israelite people. Yahweh’s story is presented on a grand scale, an epic account. The story of Moses parallels this divine drama, drawing the mythic story of divine salvation into a model of human religious leadership. Exodus brings these themes into focus through a new translation of the Hebrew text, the clarification of the multiple literary genres with the text, the identification of the separate authors who interpret the identity of Yahweh and the authority of Moses in different ways, and the rich insights that arise from the comparative study of the ancient Near Eastern literary tradition. Dozeman further explores the influence of the book of Exodus in the history of Jewish and Christian interpretation. Integrating recent changes in pentateuchal composition and literary formation into this work, Dozeman has provided a comprehensive and helpful commentary that will be welcomed on the shelf of any Old Testament scholar.
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Jeremiah 1-25 : A Commentary In The Wesleyan Tradition
$32.99Add to cartThe New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the study and meditation of God’s Word. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.
Each volume features:
COMPLETELY NEW SCHOLARSHIP from notable experts in the Wesleyan traditionCONVENIENT INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL for each book of the Bible including information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and more
CLEAR VERSE-BY-VERSE EXPLANATIONS, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage’s original language
COMPREHENSIVE ANNOTATION divided into three sections, which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the text
HELPFUL SIDEBARS, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural customs, and more
EXPANDED BIBLIOGRAPHY for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themes
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Romans 1-8 : A Commentary In The Wesleyan Tradition
$32.99Add to cartEngaging perceptive, and academically thorough, the NEW Beacon Bible Commentary will advance your understanding and deepen your appreciation for the message and meaning of each book of the Bible. Written by notable Wesleyan experts, this indispensable resource will help you unlock the truths of Scripture and assemble a greater awareness for the timeless wisdom and purpose of God’s Word.
Each volume features:
Convenient Introductory Material
Clear Verse-By-Verse Explanations
Comprehensive Annotation
Helpful Sidebars
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Esther
$20.99Add to cartThe book of Esther describes how an impending crisis of genocide was averted through the bravery of Esther, the wisdom of her stepfather and the unity of the Jewish people. Debra Reid’s excellent new volume is designed to help the reader of Esther fully understand this fascinating story and discern what it means for life today. Replaces previous Esther volume #262.
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Social Science Commentary On The Book Of Acts
$34.00Add to cartLike earlier volumes in the Social Science Commentary series, this volume situates Acts squarely in the cultural matrix of the first century Mediterranean world, elaborating its codes of patron and client, mediatorship, honor and shame, healing and sickening, wizardry and witchcraft accusations, and the understanding of the Spirit of God as well as deities and demons as personal causes of significant events.
Part 1: Jesus First Command to the Twelve – Their Activities Among Israelite Majority Populations (Acts 1:4-12:25)
Part 2: Jesus Second Command to Saul/Paul – His Activities Among Israelite Minority Populations (Acts 12:25-25:31)
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Hebrews Through New Eyes
$18.95Add to cartThough often considered one of the more difficult and arcane books of the New Testament, Hebrews is a treasury of robust New Covenant teaching with roots going all the way down into the Pentateuch.
In this commentary Doug Wilson provides a pastoral tour of the book of Hebrews, stopping to point out and contextualize every Old Covenant reference along the way, all the while demonstrating Jesus’ supremecy over anyone or anything that would compete for His glory.
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Galatians And Ephesians
$14.99Add to cartThis is the latest release in Enduring Word Media’s commentary series by David Guzik. David Guzik’s commentaries are noted for their clear, complete, and concise explanation of the Bible. Pastors, teachers, class leaders, home study groups, and everyday Christians all over the world have found this commentary series remarkably helpful.
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Philippians And Colossians
$13.50Add to cartThis is the latest release in Enduring Word Media’s commentary series by David Guzik. David Guzik’s commentaries are noted for their clear, complete, and concise explanation of the Bible. Pastors, teachers, class leaders, home study groups, and everyday Christians all over the world have found this commentary series remarkably helpful.
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1 Peter
$31.99Add to cartThe New Testament letter of 1 Peter is widely recognized for the clarity with which it presents the Christian message. In the first of two major sections defining this commentary, Joel Green capitalizes on this clarity with its paragraph-by-paragraph analysis of the letter. With the second section, Green begins to work with the theology of Peter’s letter in ways that go beyond the typical modern commentary enabling readers to gain a more complete understanding of the implications of 1 Peter for the Christian life. Green’s 1 Peter brings the message of 1 Peter into conversation with Christian theologians – ancient and contemporary – so that the challenge of 1 Peter for Christian faithfulness can be heard more clearly.
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Letters To Philemon The Colossians And The Ephesians
$42.99Add to cartThis volume completes Ben Witherington’s own contributions to the Eerdmans socio-rhetorical series of commentaries on the New Testament. Besides the usual features of this series, Witherington offers an innovative way of looking at Colossians, Ephesians, and Philemon as inter-related documents written at different levels of moral discourse. Colossians is first order moral discourse (the opening gambit), Ephesians is second order moral discourse (what one says next after the opening salvo to the same audience), and Philemon is third order moral discourse (what one says to a personal friend or intimate). Witherington successfully analyzes these documents as examples of Asiatic rhetoric, explaining the difference in style from earlier Pauline documents. He further shows that Paul is deliberately engaging in the transformation of existing social institutions. As always, Witherington’s work is scholarly and engaging, and will be welcome on any shelf.
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1-2 Kings
$80.00Add to cartThe Old Testament Library is a series of commentaries and general studies specifically designed for use by scholars, students, and teachers. Perhaps the most significant and enduring series in the field, the OTL presents a critically informed, theological reading of the Old Testament. The editorial advisory board consists of William P. Brown, Carol A. Newsom, and David L. Petersen.
This new volume in the Old Testament Library offers a close reading of the historical books of 1 Kings and 2 Kings, concentrating on not only issues in the history of Israel but also the literary techniques of storytelling used in these books. Marvin A. Sweeney provides a major contribution to the prominent Old Testament Library series with advanced discussions of textual difficulties in 1 and 2 Kings as well as compelling narrative interpretations.
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God In Everyday Life
$14.99Add to cartA Pastor’s manual on the Book of Ruth including an Expositional Commentary and Outline an Expository Sermon application questions counseling scenarios and an annotated bibliography.
God in Everyday Life: The Book of Ruth for Expositors and Biblical Counselors “The book of Ruth follows upon the dark chapters of Judges like the rising sun. And the Moabitess’ radiant example shines ever bright today. How grateful I am that Rick Kress’ searching expositions have been coupled with the trenchant analysis and wisdom of Brad Brandt. God in Everyday Life will grace the church both in the pulpit and personal use.” -R. KENT HUGHES, Senior Pastor Emeritus, College Church in Wheaton “Unique! That’s what it is. A book on counseling from Ruth. Moreover, it’s really two books in one, by two authors. Those who look for several commentaries rather than one can begin here with two. There are many helpful ideas in this double-barreled volume. You’ll want to get it to find out how to counsel from Ruth-won’t you?” -JAY ADAMS, Founder of NANC, The Institute for Nouthetic Studies, author, and pastor
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1-2 Thessalonians : NRSV
$24.99Add to cartExplores the historical and theological value of the letters to the Thessalonians.
Suggests reading 1 Thessalonians as fully as possible on its own terms, without presupposing or imposing themes or positions that are explicit only in letters of a later dateInterprets 2 Thessalonians as the work of an anonymous Paulinist writing several decades after Paul’s death
Addresses the two letters in terms of what they show about the reception and interpretation of Paul in the late first-century church
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Growth Of The Seed
$19.99Add to cartIn the beginning of Genesis, enmity is guaranteed between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. That enmity begins immediately as Cain kills Abel, and continues through Genesis-and through the Bible-until it culminates in the children of the devil murdering the Seed of the woman. The book of Genesis begins that narrative, documenting the development of God’s covenant relationship with man through the growth of the seed. The Growth of the Seed is a study of Genesis that emphasizes these themes.
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John 1-10
$75.99Add to cartIn addition to the serial homilies of John Chrysostom, readers of this volume will find selections from those of Origen, Theodore of Mopsuestia, Cyril of Alexandria and Augustine. These commentaries are supplemented with homiletic material from Gregory the Great, Peter Chrysologus, Caesarius, Amphilochius, Basil the Great and Basil of Seleucia among others. Liturgical selections derive from Ephrem the Syrian, Ambrose and Romanos the Melodist, which are further supplemented with doctrinal material from Athanasius, the Cappodocians, Hilary and Ambrose.
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1-2 Kings
$48.99Add to cartEngages the reader by amplifying the biblical resonances echoing in our own world today by disclosing how God’s Word is embodied and made known by those we least expect.
The Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries provide compact, critical commentaries on the books of the Old Testament for the use of theological students and pastors. The commentaries are also useful for upper-level college or university students and for those responsible for teaching in congregational settings. In addition to providing basic information and insights into the Old Testament writings, these commentaries exemplify the tasks and procedures of careful interpretation, to assist students of the Old Testament in coming to an informed and critical engagement with the biblical texts themselves.
This study of the Books of Kings unfolds with attention and sensitivity to the immense literary artistry that craft these narratives. While setting forth the literary and theological significance of these traditions concerning the major figures in these canonical books, i.e. Israel’s Kings, this commentary consistently trains our attention upon the minor characters also resident in these stories. Fixing upon these individuals as well as the prophets, the exegetical discussion often discloses how God’s Word is embodied and made known by those we might least expect. While steadfastly avoiding analogical readings, the theological and ethical exposition skillfully engage the reader by amplifying the resonances in these texts echoing in our own world today.
The Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries provide compact,critical commentaries on the books of the Old Testament for the use of theological students and pastors. The commentaries are also useful for upper-level college or university students and for those responsible for teaching in congregational settings. In addition to providing basic information and insights into the Old Testament writings, these commentaries exemplify the tasks and procedures of careful interpretation, to assist students of the Old Testament in coming to an informed and critical engagement with the biblical texts themselves. The present volume gives an up-to-date, readable commentary on the books of First and Second Kings. The commentary covers critical issues section by section while emphasizing the larger theological and literary issues in Kings and illustrating its relevance for modern readers.
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Commentary On The Apocalypse Of John
$41.99Add to cartEdmondo Lupieri’s main goal in A Commentary on the Apocalypse of John is to introduce readers to the mental and spiritual world of John as both a first-century Jew and a follower of Jesus. The fruit of over ten years of research, a constructive response to postmodern criticism, and an academic best-seller in its Italian edition, Lupieri’s commentary offers both new proposals and traditional interpretations to shed light on this complex coda to the biblical message.
In an illuminating preface Lupieri discusses the strange world of the Apocalypse and promises an open commentary, full of original treatments of knotty interpretive problems. Maintaining a strong historical perspective throughout, he examines the text of the Apocalypse line by line, paying careful attention to the Greek text, offering a new translation, making wide use of apocryphal, pseudepigraphal, and Qumran literature, and often analyzing John’s Apocalypse as compared to other Jewish apocalypses.
Thoughtful, thorough, and nonsectarian, Lupieri’s Commentary on the Apocalypse of John will appeal to anyone with a serious interest in the meaning of the biblical text.
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Mark : A Commentary
$83.00Add to cartThe New Testament Library offers authoritative commentary on every book and major aspect of the New Testament, as well as classic volumes of scholarship. The commentaries in this series provide fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts, offer critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created, pay careful attention to their literary design, and present a theologically perceptive exposition of the text. The editorial board consists of C. Clifton Black and John T. Carroll.
The first New Testament Library volume to focus on a Gospel, this commentary offers a careful reading of the book of Mark. Internationally respected interpreter M. Eugene Boring brings a lifetime of research into the Gospels and Jesus into this lively discussion of the first Gospel. Like all NTL volumes, this volume provides state-of-the-art biblical scholarship along with theological sensitivity.
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Acts
$75.99Add to cartThe Acts of the Apostles–or more in keeping with the author’s intent, the Acts of the Ascended Lord–is part two of Luke’s story of “all that Jesus began to do and teach.” In it he recounts the expansion of the church as its witness spread from Jerusalem to all of Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.
While at least forty early church authors commented on Acts, the works of only three survive in their entirety–John Chrysostom’s Homilies on the Acts of the Apostles, Bede the Venerable’s Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles and a long Latin epic poem by Arator. In this volume, substantial selections from the first two of these appear with occasional excerpts from Arator alongside many excerpts from the fragments preserved in J. A. Cramer’s Catena in Acta SS. Apostolorum. Among the latter we find selections from Basil the Great, Gregory of Nazianzus, Gregory of Nyssa, Ephrem the Syrian, Didymus the Blind, Athanasius, Jerome, John Cassian, Augustine, Ambrose, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Theodoret of Cyr, Origen, Cyril of Jerusalem, Cyril of Alexandria, Cassiodorus and Hilary of Poitiers, some of which are here translated into English for the first time.
As readers, we find these early authors transmit life to us because their faith brought them into living and experiential contact with the realities spoken of in the Sacred Text.
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John
$24.99Add to cartJohn’s Gospel is unique in designating the Holy Spirit as “Comforter” or “Helper” (14:16). As part of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit extends the ministry of Jesus to the end of this age. The Spirit leads believers to understand the meanings, implications, and imperatives of the gospel, and enables them to do “greater works” than those done by Jesus (14:12).
This is a new commentary series for the Charismatic and Pentecostal faiths. Each of these authors has been hand picked by Dr. Jack Hayford because they represent the finest in conservative evangelical Spirit-filled scholarship in North America. All have written in a way that can be understood by the average reader
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Hebrews : A Commentary
$77.00Add to cartThis volume of the New Testament Library offers a thorough and careful commentary on the complicated book of Hebrews, showing its meaning within the context of ancient culture and the theological development of the early church. Written by one of the leading New Testament scholars of the present generation, this commentary offers remarkable insights into the Hellenistic, Roman, and Jewish contexts of the book of Hebrews.
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1-2 Corinthians
$75.99Add to cart“The Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture does what very few of today’s students of the Bible could do for themselves. With the aid of computer technology, the vast array of writings from the church fathers – including much that is available only in the ancient languages – have been combed for their comment on Scripture. From these results, scholars with a deep knowledge of the fathers and a heart for the church have hand-selected material for each volume, shaping, annotating and introducing it to today’s readers. Each portion of commentary has been chosen for its salient insight, its rhetorical power and its faithful representation of the consensual exegesis of the early church.”
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Numbers : A Commentary For Children
$16.99Add to cartThe beginning books of the Bible are essential to our understanding of God’s redemptive story. The author of Herein is Love creatively focuses our attention on the events that bring this story to life. The series has the richness of well-written literature and the depth of understanding inherent in a commentary. The result is a series of books whose details live and sing, helping parent and child understand the Christ-centered Word.
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John
$36.00Add to cartThe Gospel of John is one of the most beloved books in the Christian canon. Its stories and images have long captured the imaginations of Christians. Not only is it one of the most popular writings of the New Testament, but many aspects of its style and outlook are distinctive. In this clear, thorough, and accessible commentary on the Gospel of John, scholars Gail O’Day and Susan Hylen explore and explain the Gospel’s distinctive qualities.
This accessible study of the Gospel of John is written for clergy and laypeople who wish to deepen their understanding of the Fourth Gospel. It is informed by the best contemporary scholarship on John but is free of obscure details and jargon.
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Social Science Commentary On The Letters Of Paul
$39.00Add to cartAbbreviations
Preface
Introduction1 THESSALONIANS
I. 1 Thess 1:1 Letter Opening (Superscription)
II. 1 Thess 1:2-3:13 About The Relationship Between The Change Agents And The Jesus Group They Formed
III. 1 Thess 4:1-5:24 Directives And Exhortations
IV. 1 Thess 5:25-28 Letter Closing: Salutation And Blessing1 CORINTHIANS
I. 1 Cor 1: 1-8 Letter Opening (Superscription)
II. 1 Cor 1:9-6:20 Reaction To A Report From Chloe’s People
III. 1 Cor 7:1-15:58 Response To Corinthian Questions
IV. 1 Cor 16:5-24 Letter Closing: Salutations And Blessings2 CORINTHIANS
I. 2 Cor 2:14-6:13 Letter 1: Written Before The Dispute
II. 2 Corinthians 10-13 Letter 2: Written During The Dispute
III. 2 Cor 1:1-2:13 [7:5-16] Letter 3: Written After The Dispute
IV. 2 Cor 8:1-24 Insert: Part Of A Letter Of Recommendation For Titus About The Collection For Jerusalem
V. 2 Cor 9:1-15 Insert: Part Of A Letter About The Collection For JerusalemGALATIANS
I. Gal 1:1-5 Letter Opening (Superscription)
II. Gal 1:6-9 Introduction
III. Gal 1:10-2:21 Paul Defends His Honor (Form: Encomium)
IV. Gal 3:1-6:10 Paul Defends His Gospel (Form: Public Argument)
V. Gal 6:11-18 ConclusionROMANS
I. Rom 1:1-7 Letter Opening (Superscription)
II. Rom 1:8-10 Letter Thanksgiving
III. Rom 1:11-17 Introduction And Travel Plans
IV. Rom 1:18-32 They And The Ten Commandments
V. Rom 2:1-16 You Judeans And Judging Hellenists
VI. Rom 2:17-3:20 Israelites
VII. Rom 3:21-8:39 The Present Time: Now
VIII. Rom 9:1-11:36 Recalcitrant Israel
IX. Rom 12:1-13:14 You: Jesus-Group Values
X. Rom 14:1-15:13 They (the Weak) And The Torah Commandments
XI. Rom 15:15-32 Conclusion And Travel Plans
XII. Rom 15:33 Letter Ending
XIII. Rom 16:1-29 Appendix: Letter Of Recommendation For Phoebe And DoxologyPHILIPPIANS
I. Phil 1:1-11 Superscription
II. Phil 1:12-2:15 Body A: Paul’s Prison Circumstances And Its Significance For The Philippians
III. Phil 2:16-3:21 Body B: Ingroup And Outgroup Relations
IV. Phil 4:1-23 Concluding RemarksPHILEMON
I. Phlm 1-3 Superscription
II. Phlm 4-7 Thanksgiving: The Exordium
III. Phlm 8-16 Body Of The Letter Part A: Perobatio
IV. Phlm 17-22 Body Of The Letter Part B: Peroratio
V. Phlm 23-25 ConclusionReading Scenarios For The (Authentic) Letters Of Paul
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List Of Reading ScenariosAdditional Info
This latest addition to the Fortress Social-Science Commentaries on New Testament writings illuminates the values, perceptions, and social codes of the Mediterranean culture that shaped Paul and his interactions -both harmonious and conflicted – with others. Malina and Pilch add new dimensions to our understanding of the apostle as a social change agent, his coworkers as innovators, and his gospel as an assertion of the honor of the God of Israel. -
Ecclesiastes Through New Eyes
$18.95Add to cartBible-reading is more of an art than a science. The Bible is a story, not a lexicon of systematic theological definitions. With this in mind, the Through New Eyes Bible Commentary Series builds on the foundational biblical-theology work of James B. Jordan and other like-minded scholars. They bring you a set of commentaries that will help you read, teach, and preach through the Bible while picking up on the rich symphonic themes and the literary symbolism of the Scriptures. Because they are written for thoughtful Christians without being overly academic, these commentaries will serve as valuable resources for family worship, Sunday school or Bible studies.
Jeff Meyers’s commentary on Ecclesiastes is the first book in The Through New Eyes Bible Commentary Series.
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Gods Plan For Israel
$12.99Add to cartLet me encourage you to read this exposition of Paul’s thought and see its relevance for the present — and its prediction of an exciting future for the Jewish people. – DR. ERWIN LUTZER Moody Church, Chicago
I always enjoy Steve Kreloff’s biblical expositions because of the clarity with which he distills the meaning of every text. Steve’s natural passion for Israel and the special relevance of Romans 9-11 to that subject gives this volume an energy level that is contagious. My copy of this book is now a dog-eared treasure, and I am thrilled to see it in a new edition. I can’t wait to get a fresh copy. – PHIL JOHNSON Executive Director, Grace to You
This very readable, clear exposition of Romans 9-11 is highly recommended. -DR. ROBERT GROMACKI Distinguished Professor of Bible and Greek at Cedarville University
Steve Kreloff has written a remarkably insightful and helpful study of Israel’s future. – DR. PAUL ENNS Director & Professor of the Tampa Extension of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Steve Kreloff is a Jewish Christian who received Jesus as his Messiah and Lord while a student at the University of South Florida. He is a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute and Tampa Bay Theological Seminary. Since 1981 he has been the Pastor/Teacher at Lakeside Community Chapel in Clearwater, Florida. Steve can be heard on the radio program, Verse-by-Verse Radio (www.versebyverseradio.org).
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Revelation
$75.99Add to cartFrom early on the book of Revelation was more widely accepted in the West than in the East. Indeed the earliest extant commentaries on Revelation in Greek date from Oecumenius’s commentary in the sixth century, which was soon accompanied by that of Andrew of Caesarea. Earlier Eastern fathers did, however, make reference to Revelation in noncommentary works.
This ACCS volume edited by William C. Weinrich draws heavily on the two Greek commentaries from Oecumenius and Andrew of Caesarea to represent Eastern interpretation, while focusing on six other commentaries as primary witnesses to Western interpretation–those of Victorinus of Petovium, Tyconius, Primasius, Caesarius of Arles, Apringius of Beja and Bede the Venerable. Every effort has been made to give adequate context so that the creative use of Scripture, the theological interest and the pastoral intent can be discerned by readers today.
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Galatians Ephesians Philippians
$75.99Add to cartThis volume opens a treasury of resources for biblical study today. The expository voices of Jerome, Origen, Augustine, Chrysostom, Ambrosiaster, Theodoret, Marius Victorinus and Theodore of Mopsuestia speak again with eloquence and intellectual acumen, some in English translation for the first time.
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Prophetic Literature
$25.99Add to cartAlthough the biblical books of the prophets are based upon the careers and experiences of some of the most talented and provocative individuals of their time, the books must be read first as literature. Each book displays its own unique organization, literary characteristics, and theological outlook in presenting the prophets. By guiding the reader through the literary structure and language of each of the prophetic books as well as the social roles of the indiviual prophets, this volume opens the reader to greater understanding and appreciation of the prophets of Israel and Judah.
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1-3 John And Jude
$13.50Add to cartThis is the latest release in Enduring Word Media’s commentary series by David Guzik. David Guzik’s commentaries are noted for their clear, complete, and concise explanation of the Bible. Pastors, teachers, class leaders, home study groups, and everyday Christians all over the world have found this commentary series remarkably helpful.
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Esther
$32.99Add to cartThe Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries provide compact, critical commentaries on the books of the Old Testament for the use of theological students and pastors. The commentaries are also useful for upper-level college or university students and for those responsible for teaching in congregational settings. In addition to providing basic information and insights into the Old Testament writings, these commentaries exemplify the tasks and procedures of careful interpretation, to assist students of the Old Testament in coming to an informed and critical engagement with the biblical texts themselves.
In this commentary, Day addresses both perennial and contemporary concerns pertinent to the book of Esther. Attention is given to literary, linguistic, and thematic features of the biblical text. Day considers the book of Esther with an eye to concerns of gender and ethnicity, as well as the theological concerns raised by divine absence in the story.
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Song Of Songs
$60.00Add to cartThe Song of Songs remains one of the most elusive texts of the Hebrew Bible. In this commentary, Exum treats the Song as a masterpiece of Hebrew poetry within the context of ancient Near Eastern love poetry. With close attention to the nuances of Hebrew language and an amazing sensitivity to how the poetry of desire works, Exum provides a literary and feminist commentary in full conversation with poetic theory and the conventions of gender. The Song of Songs resists closure, operating within a lyric pattern instead of a narrative, and thus develops its own strategy for immortalizing love.
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Romans : New Testament Volume 6 (Reprinted)
$75.99Add to cartSt. Paul’s Letter to the Romans has long been considered the theological high-water mark of the New Testament. It was no less regarded by the ancient church, and patristic interpreters have left us an abundance of valuable comment on Romans.
This Ancient Christian Commentary on Romans collects the best and most representative of patristic commentary and homily on Romans, and it brings to the public some valuable material that has hitherto been unavailable in English translation.
Outstanding among these commentators is “Ambrosiaster,” the name given to the unknown Latin commentator of the late fourth century, whose enduring worth is evident to all who read him. And the extensive commentary by Origen, largely inaccessible to modern readers, is frequently and extensively presented here in English for the first time. These commentators are joined by great figures such as John Chrysostom of Constantinople, Theodore of Mopsuestia, Augustine of Hippo, Theodoret of Cyrus, and several lesser commentators such as Diodore of Tarsus and Didymus the Blind of Alexandria.
This commentary on Romans (now in its second edition) provides a rare opportunity to encounter the familiar Pauline exposition of the righteousness of God as it echoes in the great Christian minds and communities of the early church.
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Dead Sea Scrolls Bible
$32.99Add to cartA fully revised and updated edition of our translation of the complete Dead Sea Scrolls, making it the definitive translation of the Scrolls in English.
With new texts, updated introductions, a glossary of terms, and other new additions, this will become the definitive translation of the Scrolls, and the lead companion to our other Dead Sea Scrolls Guides: The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Dead Sea Scrolls Bible.
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Gospel Of John Volume 1 (Reprinted)
$24.00Add to cartExploring chapters 1-4, this first volume on the Gospel of John is an insightful study and devotional guide for serious Bible students as well as interested laypersons. This commentary explores the coming of Jesus Christ and discusses the initial reaction some people had toward him. The Boice Commentary Series combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a verse-by-verse and section by section reading of various biblical texts. James Montgomery Boice, a former pastor, combines thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, and explains the meaning of the text and relates the text’s concerns to the church, Christianity, and the world in which we live.
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Song Of Songs
$40.00Add to cartHere Robert Jenson offers a systematic theologian’s careful reading of the Song of Songs. Jenson focuses on the overt sense of the book as an erotic love poem in order to discover how this evocative poetry solicits a theological reading. Jenson finds a story of human love for God in this complex poetic book and offers a commentary that elucidates and inspires.
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Mark : New Testament 2
$75.99Add to cartIn this Ancient Christian Commentary on Mark, the insights of Augustine of Hippo and Clement of Alexandria, Ephrem the Syrian and Cyril of Jerusalem join in a polyphony of interpretive voices of the Eastern and Western church from the second century to the seventh. St. Mark’s Gospel displays the evocative power of its story, parables and passion as it ignites a brilliant exhibit of theological insight and pastoral wisdom.