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Interpretive Lexicon Of Old Testament Hebrew And Aramaic
$29.99Add to cartAn Interpretive Lexicon of Old Testament Hebrew and Aramaic is an essential exegetical tool that works as both a lexicon and interpretive handbook. It describes all syntactic functions and semantic meanings for:
*Adverbs
*Conjunctions
*Interjections
*Particles
*Prepositions
*PronounsDesigned for easy reference in both print and digital formats, this compact lexicon helps students, pastors, and scholars quickly and easily to determine the range of translation possibilities for these essential Hebrew and Aramaic words.
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Scripture Memory Made Easy
$6.99Add to cartEnjoy quick, practical techniques and easy-to-use methods to get God’s Word into your heart for all seasons of your faith, challenging and joyous!
Lay the groundwork for easy Scripture memorization with a lifetime of benefits. This highly visual compact handbook is packed with encouragement, guidance, and trusted methods and routines that work for you. Enjoy having solid techniques at your fingertips, including:
*Creating memory triggers
*Using multiple learning styles
*Linking words to concepts
*Comprehensive review and quizzing
*Group learning
*And many more!Scripture Memorization is More Important (and Transformative) Than You Think
It’s simple to reach for your smartphone when you need a specific Bible verse, but what if you want to be transformed daily by God’s Word? Or when life-changing decisions put your character to the test? How will you choose humility over pride? Gratitude over jealousy? Taking the high road over sin? Glancing at a verse just once may not have the same impact as reflecting and dwelling on it. However, this is the exciting and pivotal difference that scripture memory can make!
Scripture Memory Made Easy reminds us that taking time to plant God’s Word in our hearts will strengthen our walk with the Lord when we’re faced with every kind of circumstance, from temptation and tribulation to times of joy and thanksgiving. Your goal isn’t to store up verses, but to draw closer to the Lord and become more like Jesus in character and spirit every day.
Key Features of Scripture Memory Made Easy
*Highly-visual: Enjoy getting key information at a glance! Packed with charts and visuals, Rose’s Made Easy Series are all perfect for the visual learner.
*Bible-based: Dive into reliable principles straight out of God’s Word as you build your solid foundation of scripture learning!
*Quick and Easy to Read: There are plenty of solid reasons for memorizing Scripture, yet making time and finding the right techniques can be a challenge. With outlines, scannable bullet points, and clear headings to help you get right to the point, Scripture Memory Made Easy creates a smooth and quick learning experience that you can pick up and put down at any time!
*Compact-sized: Perfect for the busy person, Scripture Memory Made allows you to take it anywhere with its small, compact size! Great for handing to a friend!
Scripture Memory Made Easy is perfect for:
*Group and individual study
*Youth and young adult groups
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Famous Sayings From The Bible
$4.99Add to cartThe English language is peppered with sayings from the Bible, adding rich layers to classic literature and popular culture. Many people might be surprised to discover that so many common phrases have their origin in the Bible. Famous Sayings from the Bible elaborates on some of the most familiar, describing their biblical context, meaning, and common use.
Readers will enjoy learning more about phrases such as:*By the skin of my teeth
*Eye of a needle
*For such a time as this
*Love your enemies
*My cup runneth over
*Turn the other cheekSample Entries:
Eat, drink, and be merry: An expression from the book of Ecclesiastes (8:15), written by King Solomon. He advises people to seek out and enjoy the good things in life as they carry out their daily responsibilities.
Wolf in sheep’s clothing: An expression taken from Jesus’s warning about false prophets: “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves” (Matt. 7:15 NLT). A wolf in sheep’s clothing is anyone who appears harmless but has wicked motives.
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Christian Academic Writing
$29.99Add to cartThe journey of writing and publishing includes obstacles such as writer’s block, fear of rejection, getting overwhelmed by information, feeling inadequate, and not finding enough time. How is it that some are able to consistently produce work while others struggle to cross the finish line?
This concise guide to writing in Christian academic settings offers twelve practices and principles for becoming a successful writer. It is written by two authors with a proven track record of publishing success who have a passion for helping students and budding authors improve their writing. This book distills their years of experience to offer inspiration and encouragement for writing and publishing academic works. It is ideal for students writing papers in Christian academic settings and for young academics who want to further develop their writing skills.
Christian Academic Writing is full of helpful and proven advice that will motivate readers to reach their goals. It focuses on best practices and emphasizes the finished product. Each short, readable chapter includes questions inviting readers to take their writing to the next level.
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Christian Academic Writing
$17.99Add to cartThe journey of writing and publishing includes obstacles such as writer’s block, fear of rejection, getting overwhelmed by information, feeling inadequate, and not finding enough time. How is it that some are able to consistently produce work while others struggle to cross the finish line?
This concise guide to writing in Christian academic settings offers twelve practices and principles for becoming a successful writer. It is written by two authors with a proven track record of publishing success who have a passion for helping students and budding authors improve their writing. This book distills their years of experience to offer inspiration and encouragement for writing and publishing academic works. It is ideal for students writing papers in Christian academic settings and for young academics who want to further develop their writing skills.
Christian Academic Writing is full of helpful and proven advice that will motivate readers to reach their goals. It focuses on best practices and emphasizes the finished product. Each short, readable chapter includes questions inviting readers to take their writing to the next level.
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Dictionary Of Paul And His Letters
$70.00Add to cartThe Dictionary of Paul and His Letters is a one-of-a-kind reference work. No other resource presents as much information focused exclusively on Pauline theology, literature, background, and scholarship.
This second edition is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the acclaimed 1993 publication. Since that groundbreaking volume was published, developments in Pauline studies have continued at a rapid pace, with diverse new scholars entering the conversation, new ideas and methods gaining attention, and fresh expressions of old topics shaping the present discussion. Those who enjoyed and benefited from the wealth in the first edition will find this new edition an equally indispensable and freshly up-to-date companion to study and research.
Classic topics such as Christology, justification, hermeneutics, and book studies of individual epistles receive careful treatment by specialists in the field. Topics new to this edition–including Paul and politics, patronage, and interpretations from various historical and cultural perspectives–expand the volume’s breadth and usefulness. Over 95% of the articles have been written specifically for this edition.
This work bridges the gap between scholars and pastors, teachers and students, and all interested readers who want a thorough treatment of key topics in a summary format. In curating and compiling these articles, the editors have sought to make them comprehensive, accessible, and useful for those pursuing further research on particular subjects. Each article’s bibliography, in addition, will serve a new generation of readers for years to come.
The updated Dictionary of Paul and His Letters takes its place alongside the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, 2nd ed., and the other volumes in the IVP Bible Dictionary Series as a unique presentation of the fruit of biblical studies–committed to Scripture, using the best of critical methods, and maintaining dialogue with both contemporary scholarship and the challenges facing the church. The reference volumes in the series provide in-depth treatment of biblical and theological topics in an accessible encyclopedia format, including cross-sectional themes, methods of interpretation, significant historical or cultural background, and each Old and New Testament book as a whole.
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Nelsons New Illustrated Bible Manners And Customs
$39.99Add to cartDiscover how the people of the Bible really lived.
Imagine being able to walk the streets of Abraham’s hometown, adjust to life in Babylonian captivity, or travel the roads of Palestine amid the latest buzz about Jesus from Nazareth.
Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Manners & Customs paints an accurate and descriptive picture of ancient civilization throughout the ages. In twenty historical segments, Howard F. Vos tells the story of God’s people from Abraham to the end of the New Testament in biblical order. Unlike other books about Bible lands and cultures, this volume distinguishes the ways life differed from period to period and place to place.
The following topics are covered in each segment:
*Geography and climate
*Government, religion, and warfare
*Housing, family, and dress
*Diet and agriculture
*Education and work
*Travel and commerceComplete with over 400 photographs, extensive bibliographies, and easy-to-understand language, Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Manners & Customs is the go-to guide for studying the customs, manners, and lives of the people of the Bible.
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Judaism Of The Second Temple Period Volume 1
$33.99Add to cartDavid Flusser was a very prolific scholar of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and his contributions to Scrolls research, apocalypticism, and apocalyptic literature are inestimable. With this English translation of many of his essays, Flusser’s insights are now available to a wider audience than ever before.
Here Flusser examines the influence of apocalypticism on various Jewish sects. He states that the teachings of Jesus, while reflecting first and foremost the views of the sages, were also influenced by Jewish apocalypticism. Examining the Essenes, their effect on Hebrew language, the split of sects, and much more, Flusser’s collected essays offer an important source of study for any Dead Sea Scrolls scholar.
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Rose Guide To The Book Of Acts
$17.99Add to cartWith pictures, charts, maps, time lines, and a clear and outlined format, this introduction to the Book of Acts helps you explore the key people, places, and stories of the first Christians and Early Church.
*Packed with helpful resources, Rose Guide to the Book of Acts includes:
*Overview of Acts: author, date, outline, summary, themes, history
*Life and missionary journeys of the apostle Paul
*A to Z guide of who’s who in the book of Acts
*Maps for Paul’s journeys, Philip’s travels, the world of the first Christians, and more
*Timeline of the early church: AD 1-100
*The Holy Spirit in the life of the Early Church
*And more!There are hundreds of key people, events, and places within the Book of Acts, so how can you cover all of them in their first century contexts? The Rose Guide to the Book of Acts provides visual aids, charts, maps, and timelines to help you not only understand but see key concepts at a glance! See how the stories in the book of Acts speak to our modern-day church, missionary work, and the spiritual lives of Christians today.
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Nelsons Illustrated Guide To Religions
$29.99Add to cartUnderstand the Religions of the World from Christian Perspective and Be Equipped to Engage their Adherents
Christians live their faith more than ever in a pluralistic religious context. How should a Christian respond to the complex spiritual alternatives available today? Are all religions the same? Does the New Age fulfill the second coming of Jesus? Is Sun Myung Moon sinless? Is Islam a religion of peace? Is Mormonism true? Is Scientology a religion? How does the Dalai Lama view Jesus? Do witches worship Satan? Is the pope infallible? These and other crucial issues are examined in Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions.
Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions covers more than 200 religions, sects, and cults, most of them ones the reader might encounter on any given day. Key features include:
*Historical information on each major religion with detailed timelines*Profiles of each group’s primary leaders
*An inventory of key principles and beliefs of each religion
*An analysis and critique of religions from a Christian perspective
*Opinion and commentary on the controversial issues related to specific religious groups
*Recommended resources- bibliographic information and extensive Internet sources for further study
*New groups explored-including The Lord Is Our Righteousness Church and the Sold-Out Discipling Movement
*Ten Tests for Truth in Religions-a set of multifaceted tests that Christians should apply when approaching the faith traditions of others-and their own faith
This volume offers both description and evaluation of the hundreds of religions in today’s spiritual marketplace and provides basic data on the major world religions:
*Baha’i
*Buddhism
*Christianity
*Hinduism
*Islam
*Judaism
*New Age
*Sikhism.Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions also explores the major divisions within Christianity (Roman Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism) and provides an introduction to over twenty-five Protestant denominations. The book examines famous sectarian movements including: the Branch Davidian, Christian Scientist, Jehovah’s Witness, Mormon, and Unification Church movements. The occult worlds of Witchcraft and Satanism are analyzed as well.
In addition to basic information, the reader has access to critical analysis of the controversies that arise in the debates about various religious groups and leaders. The author addresses the new evangelical-Mormon dialogue, the Emergent Church controversy, Local
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MacArthurs Quick Reference Guide To The Bible
$24.99Add to cartStudy the Bible Deeply, Faithfully, and Effectively
There is a big difference between simply reading the Bible and studying the Bible well, so it transforms your life. That difference often boils down to having the right resources not just to read but to understand and apply what you are reading to your life.
In MacArthur’s Quick Reference Guide to the Bible, noted pastor and teacher John MacArthur takes you through the key aspects of the Bible. This valuable companion to reading the Bible has been prepared to help you develop good Bible-reading habits and a better understanding of the depth and breadth of God’s Word.
For all 66 books in the Bible it highlights:
*Author and date
*Key people
*Background and setting
*Key doctrines
*Key aspects of how God’s character is illustrated
*How Christ can be found in that book
*Key words in the book
*Quick overview with a brief outline of contents
*Historical notes about what else what happening in the world when the book was written
*Frequently asked questions about the book
*Questions for reflectionOther valuable features include :
*”How We Got the Bible” section
*”How to Study the Bible” section
*”Chronology of the Bible” section
*Appendix with Quick Notes on Theology
*Chronology of Old Testament Patriarchs and Judges
*Chronology of Old Testament Kings and Prophets
*Timeline of the Ministry of Jesus Christ
*Index of Key WordsFilled with the fruit of decades of study and teaching MacArthur’s Quick Reference Guide to the Bible is an essential tool for anyone who wants to seriously study the Bible deeply, faithfully, and effectively.
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Handbook Of Reading Theological German
$44.99Add to cartThe Handbook of Reading Theological German helps students in biblical studies, church history, Jewish studies, and theology prepare for graduate research or for the comprehensive examination in German for doctoral students.
Coauthored by Katharina Hirt, a native German speaker and professional linguist, and Christopher Ryan, a native English speaker and doctoral student in biblical studies, this collaboration draws on the latest developments in linguistics to present a cutting-edge teaching methodology for graduate students learning to read German for research.
Attuned to the specific needs of English speakers learning German, this handbook is well suited for independent study or for use in the classroom. Providing abundant exercises and readings, Hirt and Ryan’s work provides an excellent entry point for students required to learn theological German.
The Handbook of Reading Theological German provides:
*An introduction to German grammar
*Guided readings from the works of six German theologians
*Further, advanced readings with minimal guidance from the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Jewish studies, and church history or theology, so that students can focus on literature from their chosen field of study -
Encyclopedia Of Christianity Volume 3 J-O
$102.99Add to cartForeword by Jaroslav Pelikan
The multiple award-winning “Encyclopedia of Christianity (EC), copublished by Eerdmans and Brill, is a monumental five-volumework presenting the history and current state of theChristian faith in its rich spiritual and theological diversityaround the world. The much-anticipated third volume of the”EC contains more than 350 articles for alphabetical entries J-O.Written by leading scholars from around the world, the articlesin volume 3 range from discussions of Jesus, the kingdom ofGod, and Martin Luther to marriage and divorce, NorthAmerican theology, and the Orthodox Church.
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Encyclopedia Of Christianity 1 A-D
$104.99Add to cartVolume 1 (A-D) contains 465 articles featuring
*articles on all but the smallest countries of the world, including the former communist nations that have gained independence since 1989;
*the latest statistical information from David B. Barrett on the religious affiliation and ecclesiastical breakdown of each country and continent;
*articles on doctrines, denominations, and social and ethical issues in relation to the churches;
*biographical articles on prominent figures through church history.
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Writing And Selling Childrens Books In The Christian Market
$19.99Add to cartThe Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Christian Children’s Author
So you want to write a children’s book? Not just any children’s book. You want it to be tailored to the Christian market so it has kingdom significance. Or maybe you have already authored and published a children’s book in the Christian market, but you aren’t seeing the sales you had hoped. If either of these describes you, then dive into the pages of this book. Absorb the shared insights of two industry insiders as well as some of their well-published and talented colleagues. Apply their insights to your writing. Experience the satisfaction that comes from effective selling strategies.
In Writing and Selling Children’s Books in the Christian Market-from Board Books to YA, learn industry insights from best-selling author Michelle Medlock Adams, whose books have sold more than four million copies, and agent and award-winning author Cyle Young. Together this dynamic duo-along with some of their well-published colleagues-share everything you need to know to write, illustrate, pitch, publish, and market your children’s or young adult book. If you’ve ever wanted to write and sell well, this book will show you how.
Check them out at: michellemedlockadams.com and cyleyoung.com.
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Judaism Of The Second Temple Period Volume 2
$45.99Add to cartDavid Flusser was an incredibly prolific scholar of ancient Judaism, and his contributions to Dead Sea Scrolls research and apocalyptic literature are inestimable. This English edition makes more of Flusser’s insightful work available to a wider audience than ever before.
This second volume in Judaism of the Second Temple Period considers why the Book of Daniel was the only apocalyptic work incorporated in the biblical canon. It further addresses the fact that while it is the only apocalyptic book composed before the destruction of the Second Temple, it nonetheless describes events subsequent to the revelation at Sinai.
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Knowing Gods Will Made Easy
$6.99Add to cartAm I following God’s will for my life? What is his will and how can I find it in the Bible? Believers often wonder about these questions and aren’t sure who to turn to and where to look for guidance.
Experience the peace, confidence, and rest that comes from knowing God’s will and learning how to follow him. Get a solid overview of what the Bible says about God’s plan for your life. Packed with simple summaries, key verses, and clear explanations, Rose’s Knowing God’s Will Made Easy quick guide helps you find peace in knowing what the Bible says about God’s plan and guidance for your life.
This newest addition to the popular Made Easy series is a clear and easy-to-use road map to give you confidence along the journey. This little book is packed with answers to tough questions, like:
*Who is God and why should I trust him?
*What is God’s will?
*How can I recognize God’s leading?
*How does the Bible say God guides us?
*What does God do with failure?
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Dead Sea Scrolls Study Edition Volume 2
$64.99Add to cartThe complete, authoritative study guide to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time-the Dead Sea Scrolls.
This indispensable two-volume compendium of the Dead Sea Scrolls contains newly edited English translations and summaries of all the biblical and nonbiblical scrolls found at Qumran.
Designed as a practical reference tool to facilitate study of the Scrolls, these volumes will be an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls-from serious scholars to general readers seeking reliable translations of these invaluable ancient texts.
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Dead Sea Scrolls Study Edition Volume 1
$57.99Add to cartThe complete, authoritative study guide to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time-the Dead Sea Scrolls.
This indispensable two-volume compendium of the Dead Sea Scrolls contains newly edited English translations and summaries of all the biblical and nonbiblical scrolls found at Qumran.
Designed as a practical reference tool to facilitate study of the Scrolls, these volumes will be an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls-from serious scholars to general readers seeking reliable translations of these invaluable ancient texts.
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Guide To Bible Basics
$27.00Add to cartWhat’s actually in the Bible? Where do we find the story of Moses or Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son? A Guide to Bible Basics discusses important people, places, and terms for each biblical book so that the reader can quickly see its primary focus. This accessible and concise book introduces the content of the Bible without theological, historical, or literary commentary. Tyler Mayfield provides a summary and chapter outline of each biblical book so as to facilitate quick comprehension of its fundamental story and subject. This book can be used alone to aid readers in their knowledge of the Bible and is great for beginners or those in need of a refresher course.
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Find It Fast In The Bible
$14.99Add to cartQuickly find over 5,000 of your favorite biblical phrases. Find it Fast in the Bible is a trusted, time-saving resource for personal and group study. This A to Z Resource is the perfect companion for any topical concordance or Bible dictionary.
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Desktop Bible Reference
$77.99Add to cart“Where does it say that?”
“What does the Bible teach on . . .?”
“Where can I find information in the Bible on . . .?”
Now easily locate information on what the Bible teaches in this comprehensive desktop guide. The solid truths of the Bible are alphabetically catalogued in this valuable resource for ministry students, pastors, Bible teachers–from beginners to those experienced in biblical knowledge.
Included in the unique layout are word definitions, cross-references, locations, and chronological studies of the topics and people of the Bible, key Hebrew original word meanings, plus added information for deeper research.
The Desktop Bible Reference features:
-Biblical content summarized alphabetically
-Information quickly and easily located
-Scripture and biblical concepts cross-referenced
-Chronological representation of biblical content
-Maps detailing geography and journeys of Bible times.The same God who inspired the men who wrote the pages of the Bible is still able to move on our hearts today and help us understand the meaning contained therein.
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Pocket Dictionary Of Christian Spirituality
$14.99Add to cartBeginning the practice and study of Christian spirituality is like stepping into a centuries-old cathedral. People are praying, prostrating, pondering Scripture, both individually and in groups. As outsiders we may be intrigued but a bit lost, searching for bearings, and a bit fearful of embarrassment. The mix of old and new, of tradition and vitality, inspires awe and longing. How do we find our way around, overcome our awkwardness, join in, and draw near to God?
The Pocket Dictionary of Christian Spirituality is an A to Z introduction and resource for curious newcomers and novice students of spirituality. From our early call to Abba until we arrive at Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, Don Thorsen charts the Christian spiritual pilgrimage through its many traditions, schools of thought, and tested practices.
Among the over 300 definitions you’ll find
terms and ideas
traditions and movements
practices and rituals
texts and theologyA reliable guide and launching pad for learning, the Pocket Dictionary of Christian Spirituality is a basic resource for the pilgrimage travel bag.
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Baker Compact Dictionary Of Biblical Studies
$12.00Add to cartBible professors compose an easy-to-use dictionary that includes over five hundred short descriptions of topics, people, biblical events, places, people, languages, and methodologies that are foundational for the close study of the Bible.
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Students Vocabulary For Biblical Hebrew And Aramaic Updated Edition
$16.99Add to cartA Student’s Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic has been a standard resource for students of Hebrew and Aramaic for over 30 years. This new edition has updated formatting and transliterations to be more useful and user-friendly for students. Unlike other vocabulary lists, this book includes a complete list of biblical Hebrew and Aramaic words in the Hebrew Bible grouped by frequency. The vocabulary lists provide: The basic meaning of each word Syllabification in transliteration Key information about the word’s part of speech The number of times each word appears in the Hebrew Bible A separate section of the vocabulary list contains all Aramaic words appearing in the Hebrew Bible Essential indices are also included in the back This resource is a proven and effective tool to aid students in Hebrew and Aramaic vocabulary acquisition.
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Questions And Rhetoric In The Greek New Testament
$54.99Add to cartWhile there are almost 1000 questions in the Greek New Testament, many commentators, pastors, and students skip over the questions for more ‘theological’ verses or worse they convert questions into statements to mine them for what they are saying theologically. However, this is not the way questions in the Greek New Testament work, and it overlooks the rhetorical importance of questions and how they were used in the ancient world.
Questions and Rhetoric in the Greek New Testament is a helpful and thorough examination of questions in the Greek New Testament, seen from the standpoint of grammatical, semantic, and linguistic analysis, with special emphasis on their rhetorical effects. It includes charts, tools, and lists that explain and categorize the almost 1000 questions in the Greek New Testament. Thus, the user is able to go to the section in the book dealing with the type of question they are studying and find the exegetical parameters needed to understand that question.
Questions and Rhetoric in the Greek New Testament offers vibrant examples of all the major categories of questions to aid the reader in grasping how questions work in the Greek New Testament. Special emphasis is given to the way questions persuade and influence readers of the Greek New Testament.
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Writing And Self Publishing Christian Nonfiction
$12.99Add to cartDo you love to read and have you ever toyed with the idea of writing and publishing your own work someday? Do you have a vision to change people’s lives for the better? Each person has a story to tell and given the right opportunity, would love to share it with others. There is so much to say and a willing audience is waiting for that inspiration that only you can provide. The dream to write is one that can easily be a reality with determination, the right knowledge and tools at your fingertips.
In this book, Matthew shares his best practices to help you make that dream come true. The tips he gave are simple and practical, all a product of his own experiences and designed to help you avoid the difficulties that a lot of new writers fall into. He will show you how passion, perseverance and a lot of love poured into any work can bring forth excellent results. You will read about how it is possible to overcome obstacles that may appear in your path with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
The books you write may not be perfect. It may not turn out to be what you envisioned it to be, but if it can change the life of just one person, the effort will be worthwhile.
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Upper Room Dictionary Of Christian Spiritual Formation
$24.99Add to cartThis reference book, compiled with the help of more than 50 scholars from many denominations, provides a basic guide to Christian spiritual formation through more than 470 entries. It covers such subjects as great spiritual teachers of the past and present, important topics in Christian spirituality, and ways to pray and lead groups in prayer and spiritual growth. Containing enough information to get you started but not so many details as to overwhelm, the entries in this dictionary answer such questions as: What is spiritual formation? What is grace? How does it help me grow? What is centering prayer? How do I do it? Who is Hildegard of Bingen? What did she write? How can I grow in forgiveness? What are Fowler’s stages of faith? What are other ways of talking about stages of spiritual growth? This dictionary also includes a chart that compares various Christian spiritual traditions, plus a list of significant spiritual classics by title and author.
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Find It Fast In The Bible
$18.99Add to cartWant to know more about a specific concept in Scripture without having to dig through multiple reference books? Find It Fast in the Bible is an innovative and comprehensive reference guide that makes it easy to discover what the Bible teaches.
Look up the concept you want to know more about and discover a list of corresponding verses. With this user-friendly format, readers can find what they’re looking for in seconds, such as…
*Adoption into God’s Family
*By faith in Christ-Galatians 3:26
*The Father allows us into His family-1 John 3:1, 2
*Gentiles in God’s family too-Ephesians 2:19
*Jesus firstborn of many brothers-Romans 8:29
*Jews and Gentiles heirs together-Ephesians 3:6
*The Lord disciplines us as His children-Hebrews 12:6-9With more than 100,000 copies sold, this guide to Scripture is ideal for the busy, on-the-go reader. It’s like having your own reference library right at your fingertips!
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Christian Writers Manual Of Style 4th Edition
$34.99Add to cartThe standard style guide of the Christian publishing industry, The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style, 4th Edition, compiled by veteran Zondervan editor Robert Hudson, contains clear guidance on style questions related to religious writing, including many topics not addressed in other references or online. Nearly half of this fourth revision is made up of new material, including information about turning blogs into books, the effects of digital media on writing, “adverbial doubles,” “vanishing accents,” word-choice strategies, endorser guidelines, and much more. It also contains an all-new “Word List” which makes up more than a third of the book. The most needful information remains-entries on capitalization, abbreviation, citations, fictional dialogue, and more-but it has all been updated to keep pace with changes in English language usage. This fourth edition also corresponds with The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th Edition (2010), though it isn’t afraid to chart new territory where that reference is unhelpful on issues of religious writing. Comprehensive yet easy-to-use, The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style, 4th Edition, is a go-to resource for Christian authors, pastors, teachers, copy writers, editors, proofreaders, publishing and ministry professionals, executive assistants, and students-anyone who writes or edits as a part of their work or study-and for grammar aficionados everywhere.
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Old Testament Textual Criticism (Reprinted)
$32.00Add to cartA Readable, Updated Introduction to Textual Criticism
This accessibly written, practical introduction to Old Testament textual criticism helps students understand the discipline and begin thinking through complex issues for themselves. The authors combine proven expertise in the classroom with cutting-edge work in Hebrew textual studies. This successful classic (nearly 25,000 copies sold) has been thoroughly expanded and updated to account for the many changes in the field over the past twenty years. It includes examples, illustrations, an updated bibliography, and a textual commentary on the book of Ruth. -
What The Bible Is All About NIV (Revised)
$19.99Add to cart“What the Bible Is All About” is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to read and understand God s Word. Inside this revised and updated edition of Henrietta Mears classic, you ll find an overview of every book in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. In addition, “What the Bible Is All About” will:
*Provide a complete guide to the Scriptures
*Explain how Jesus is revealed in the Old and New Testaments
*Show why the Bible is one book, one history, one story
*Introduce key people in biblical history
*Give historical background for every major event
*Highlight recurring biblical themes
*Provide helpful reading plans, maps, and charts, and other study helpsDiscover for yourself why “What the Bible Is All About” is one of the world s best-selling Bible handbooks, with more than 4 million in print. This user-friendly guide makes it easier than ever to plant the Word in your heart and mind!”
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Invitation To The Septuagint
$45.00Add to cartThis comprehensive yet user-friendly primer to the Septuagint (LXX) acquaints readers with the Greek versions of the Old Testament. It is accessible to students, assuming no prior knowledge about the Septuagint, yet is also informative for seasoned scholars. The authors, both prominent Septuagint scholars, explore the history of the LXX, the various versions of it available, and its importance for biblical studies. The new edition has been substantially revised and updated to reflect major advances in Septuagint studies. Appendixes offer helpful reference resources for further study.
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Writing And Self Publishing Christian Nonfiction
$17.99Add to cartDo you love to read and have you ever toyed with the idea of writing and publishing your own work someday? Do you have a vision to change people’s lives for the better? Each person has a story to tell and given the right opportunity, would love to share it with others. There is so much to say and a willing audience is waiting for that inspiration that only you can provide. The dream to write is one that can easily be a reality with determination, the right knowledge and tools at your fingertips.
In this book, Matthew shares his best practices to help you make that dream come true. The tips he gave are simple and practical, all a product of his own experiences and designed to help you avoid the difficulties that a lot of new writers fall into. He will show you how passion, perseverance and a lot of love poured into any work can bring forth excellent results. You will read about how it is possible to overcome obstacles that may appear in your path with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
The books you write may not be perfect. It may not turn out to be what you envisioned it to be, but if it can change the life of just one person, the effort will be worthwhile.
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Charts Of Modern And Postmodern Church History
$29.99Add to cartChart of Modern and Postmodern Church History provides a powerful visual tool for understanding the historic foundations on which contemporary Christianity rest. From geography, to theology, to doctrines both orthodox and heretical, to key figures and movements over the last three hundred years, the broad comprehensive scope of modern church history comes across simply, clearly, and with impact.
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Rose Book Of Bible Charts Maps And Time Lines
$34.99Add to cartNew! All Your Favorite Rose Charts in One Book!
ROSE BOOK OF BIBLE CHARTS, MAPS & TIME LINES
Now you can have 180 pages of full-color Bible charts, maps, and time lines in one spiral bound book. The full-color Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Time Lines contains–General Bible Charts
* 100 Well-Known People in the Bible
* 100 Well-Known Prayers in the Bible
* Table of Biblical Weights and Measures
* Books of the Bible
* Bible Overview–Old Testament
* Bible Overview–New Testament
* How We Got the Bible
* Christian History Time LineOld Testament Charts
* The Creation
* 100 Well-Known Old Testament Events
* Family Tree of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
* Names of God
* Jesus & The Names of God
* The Ten Commandments and You
* Feasts & Holidays of the Bible
* The Cycle Pattern in Judges
* Kings and Prophets
* Kings
* Prophets
* The Statue in the Book of Daniel
* Archaeology & the Bible–Old TestamentNew Testament Charts
* The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
* 100 Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus
* Events in the Life of Jesus
* Miracles of Jesus
* Parables of Jesus
* The Beatitudes
* The Twelve Disciples
* Evidence for the Resurrection
* Biblical Descriptions of Heaven & Hell
* 100 Well-Known Events from Acts to Revelation
* 1 Corinthians 13
* The Armor of God
* The Fruit of the Spirit
* Acts of the Sinful Nature
* Seven Churches of Revelation
* Four Views of the End-Times
* Archaeology & the Bible–New TestamentMaps
* Middle East: The (BC) and Now
* Middle East: Expansion by Assyrian Rulers
* Middle East: Babylonian and Persian Empires
* Middle East: Fascination Facts and Figures
* Middle East and Central Asia
* The Holy Land: Then and Now
* The Holy Land: The Exodus
* Exodus Time Line
* The Holy Land: United Kingdom
* The Holy Land: Divided Kingdom
* Where Jesus Walked: Then and Now
* Paul’s Journey’s: Then and Now
* Paul’s First Journey
* Paul’s Second and Third Journeys
* Paul’s Journeys and GuideIllustrations and Diagrams
* Noah’s Ark
* The Tabernacle
* The Ark of the Covenant
* Solomon’s Temple
* Herod’s Temple
* Palm Sunday to EasterChristianity, Cults & Religions
* The Trinity
* Denominations Comparison
* Christianity, Cults & Religions
* Islam & ChristianityIndex
If you bought all of these charts and pamphlets separately, you would pay more than $250. Plus you can reproduce up to 300 copies of any chart free of charge (use in one church, not for sale
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New International Encyclopedia Of Bible Words
$39.99Add to cartThe Rich Meaning Behind the Hebrew and Greek Words of the Bible Whether you’re a pastor, a student, or simply a lover of the Bible, this book helps you get more out of God’s Word by revealing the original meanings of key biblical words. The reader-friendly, narrative style makes it easy to explore the Hebrew and Greek words that lie behind the English words. You’ll discover significant shades of meaning and nuances that bring depth to your understanding of Scripture.
This highly accessible reference tool surpasses the well-known Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words in a number of ways:
*Thorough coverage of both Old and New Testaments gives you a firm grasp of the entire Bible.
*The Goodrick/Kohlenberger numbering system allows for accurate identification of Hebrew and Greek words.
*Top evangelical scholarship ensures current insights into the meanings of words.
*Biblical concepts are fully discussed, providing you not only with understanding, but also, where appropriate, with practical and devotional insights you can apply to your life.
*Entry words are taken from the NIV and the NASB-respectively, the best-selling contemporary translation and today’s most literal word-for-word translation.
*Major KJV terms are cross-referenced to broaden your understanding of translational nuances and distinctions.
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Doubters Guide To The Bible
$22.99Add to cartA Doubter’s Guide to the Bible is a concise account of the whole biblical narrative and the lifestyle it inspires, representing a unique and engaging framework for those observing Christianity from the outside, especially those who think there are good reasons not to believe. In this book, Dickson provides a readable and winsome Bible primer summarizing the main themes in scripture, and addresses tough questions such as “How can we read the creation account in Genesis in light of modern science? ” and, “how do we approach Old Testament law when it appears inconsistent and irrelevant?” By presenting the whole of the Bible as an account of God’s promise to restore humanity to Himself, and humanity to one another and to creation, Dickson allows believers and skeptics alike to gain insight into why the Bible has been a compelling, life-changing, and magnetic force throughout the ages.
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Compact Guide To The Whole Bible (Reprinted)
$22.00Add to cartThis compact, one-semester introduction to the Bible prepares students to begin reading the biblical text as Christian Scripture, focusing on the meaning of Scripture for the church. The editors and contributors–experienced teachers with expertise in different parts of the Bible–orient students to the whole of Scripture so that they may read the biblical text for themselves. The book first explains what Christians believe about Scripture and gives a bird’s-eye survey of the whole biblical story. Chapters then introduce the story, arrangement, style, and key ideas of each division of the Old and New Testament, helping readers see how the books of the Bible make a coherent whole.
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Crudens Complete Concordance
$24.99Add to cartFor over 250 years, Cruden’s Complete Concordance has been a standard tool for serious study of the Bible — This edition offers you the most accurate, comprehensive, and readable rendering of Alexander Cruden’s masterwork. The straightforward, uncluttered style lets you select from over 220,000 Scripture references to swiftly locate the exact words, topics, verses, and passages you’re looking for. Compact and easy to use, the Cruden’s Complete Concordance is a practical, convenient, eminently useful companion to the King James Version and other classic translations.
It features:
– Definitions and commentaries where appropriate
– A list of seldom-mentioned biblical names
– An appendix of names in the Old and New Testaments, complete with their meanings
– A list of the names and titles given to Jesus Christ
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Nelsons Illustrated Bible Dictionary
$47.99Add to cartNelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary is the most comprehensive and up-to-date Bible dictionary available. With a fresh new look and updated photographs, this new and enhanced edition is a wealth of basic study information with more than 7,000 entries plus more than 500 full-color photographs, maps, and pronunciation guides.
Features include:
Cross-references to major translations
More than 7,000 up-to-date entries
More than 500 full-color photographs and maps
Enlarged type size for easier reading
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Did You Know
$19.99Add to cartLearning about the Bible is one of the most important things you can do. It can also be fun and exciting! Did You Know? helps you engage the Bible from beginning to end in new and interesting ways. For ease of use, questions are sorted into sections, including History, Poetry, Prophecy, Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, and Epistles. Short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions help scholars and laypeople alike learn Bible facts with ease. Illustrations, lists, and maps are perfect tools for visual learners. Did You Know? is enjoyable for Bible enthusiasts of all ages and life-stages, and is the perfect choice for any individual or small group looking to learn Bible facts and have a little fun along the way. Features include:
*6,000 Bible questions and answers teach facts in fun ways
*Sections are easy to navigate
*Background information provides a deeper understanding of biblical facts
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100 Tough Questions About God And The Bible (Reprinted)
$16.00Add to cartSerious questions deserve thoughtful responses, especially when the typical answers are unconvincing or when opinions of Bible experts clash. 100 Tough Questions About God and the Bible offers a fast-paced review of how Bible scholars answer the tough questions–drawing from a wide range of evangelical thinkers. It does so with a touch of humor and reports the most popular viewpoints, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions.
Questions include
* Did Adam really live for 930 years?
* If God knows everything, why did he test Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son?
* How can there be just one God, yet Jesus and the Holy Spirit are God too?
* Why does the Bible enable slave owners?
* If God’s so wonderful, why does he let us suffer?
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Westminster Dictionary Of Theological Terms (Expanded)
$42.00Add to cartThis second edition of The Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms provides a comprehensive guide to nearly 7,000 theological terms-1,000 more terms than the first edition. McKim’s succinct definitions cover a broad range of theological studies and related disciplines: contemporary theologies, biblical studies, church history, ethics, feminist theology, global theologies, hermeneutics, liberation theology, liturgy, ministry, philosophy, philosophy of religion, postcolonial theology, social sciences, spiritually, worship, and Protestant, Reformed, and Roman Catholic theologies.
This new edition also includes cross-references that link readers to other related terms, commonly used scholarly abbreviations and abbreviations for canonical and deuterocanonical texts, an annotated bibliography, and a new introductory section that groups together terms and concepts, showing where they fit within particular theological categories. No other single volume provides the busy student, and the theologically experienced reader, with such easy access to so many theological definitions.
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Spoken Softly
$14.49Add to cartWith Spoken Softly, author Candice Schroeder writes an unbelievably efficient introduction to the entire Bible. Giving a short description and straightforward summary of each of the 66 books in the Old Testament and the New Testament, the book is a powerful guide that will fit comfortably in your hand. By giving this bird’s eye view, you will be able to understand the narrative that the Bible tells on a whole, how the books relate to each other and how each one derived from its origins. For every person on the spectrum-from seasoned Christians to those who have never once read the Bible-this reference book is worth its price many times over as it will definitely enable you to holistically orient yourself with the entirety of God’s message to mankind. Buy Spoken Softly today and discover the simplicity of the best seller of all time-the Bible.
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How To Study Your Bible Workbook (Workbook)
$12.99Add to cartBeloved international Bible teacher Kay Arthur has helped millions of people explore and understand God’s Word for themselves. Joining with David Arthur and Pete De Lacy, both of Precept Ministries International, Kay shares an interactive workbook companion to her bestselling How to Study Your Bible to help you glean the riches of Scripture for your personal journey. You will discover how to…
*apply the inductive study approach to specific Scriptures for deeper understanding
*encounter God’s messages through questions, reflections, and insights
*receive greater insight into key words, major themes, and topical studiesThis insightful companion will help you master the personal and profound inductive study method and make new discoveries each time you turn to God’s Word. Grow in your faith as you view your purpose, decisions, actions, and life through the lens of His truth and hope.
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Pentateuch
$52.99Add to cartThis book introduces students with a little background in biblical studies to the scholarly study of the Pentateuch (Genesis to Deuteronomy). Existing introductions to the Pentateuch are either mainly concerned with historical criticism or taken up with a survey of the contents of the five books, or both. This book is distinctive in that every chapter is concerned with the whole Pentateuch, and in that it approaches the subject from three completely different points of view, following the way in which biblical scholarship has developed over the past 30 years. The first part attempts to understand the text as it stands, as narrative, law and covenant. The second surveys the work that has been done on the history and development of the text, and its historicity. The third is concerned with its reception and interpretation. There are many detailed examples throughout, and aids to study include tables and boxes in the text, questions to enable students to come to grips with the issues either in private study or in class, and detailed guides to further reading.
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Researchers Library Of Ancient Texts Volume 3
$29.95Add to cartThe Septuagint (or “LXX”, or “Greek Old Testament”) is a translation of the Hebrew Old Testament and certain Apocrypha, which was sponsored according to tradition in the late 3rd century BC by Ptolemy II Philadelphus, the king of Ptolemaic Egypt (283 BC to 246 BC). The Greek translation was originally created for use by the Alexandrian Jews who were fluent in Koine Greek, but not in Hebrew. Thus the Septuagint is sometimes called the “Apostle’s Bible” and the one that Jesus and his disciples would have had access to. It is quoted in the New Testament by writers such as the Apostle Paul, and remained the Scripture of use by the Apostolic Fathers. The translation of the Septuagint into English by Sir Lancelot C. L. Brenton was first published in 1851 and was based primarily upon the Codex Vaticanus, one of the oldest extant manuscripts of the Greek Bible. It remains the standard of use by many scholars and students of Scripture and history. Contained in this volume (The Researchers Library of Ancient Texts Volume III): The English Translation of the Greek Septuagint Bible, Including the Apocrypha.
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Find What You Believe
$26.99Add to cartFind What You Believe is the newest addition to Nelson’s A to Z Guides. This book combines the best features of a concordance, topical Bible, and dictionary. Entries on everything from people and places to theological concepts and biblical principles appear in one convenient volume. With more than 8,000 entries, no other A to Z guide offers such a wide range of topics. This volume is essential for pastors, Bible teachers, and students.
Features include:
Clear and concise definitions for each entry
Complete indexing of each topic
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1 Bible Many Versions
$26.99Add to cartAbbreviations
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Unity And Division: Two Opposite By-products Of Gods Word
2. Form And Meaning: Innocent Bystanders At The Center Of The Debate
3. Ideal And Real: Where Theory Meets Practice
4. What Is In A Word? More, And Less, Than Meets The Eye
5. Criteria For Adjustment: Intentionality Safeguards The Message
6. Divine Inspiration: Do Not Judge The “Logos” By Its Cover
7. The Babel Factor: God Speaks In Languages Other Than English
8. First-Century Translators: Setting Precedents For Future Translators
9. The Pursuit Of Faithfulness: In The Eye Of The Beholder
10. The Heart Of Unity: Embracing Gods Principle Of InterdependenceAdditional Info
What makes a Bible translation faithful? Is one version superior to others? Do we really need more than one translation? How can answering these questions help us become better Bible readers? Dave Brunn has been involved in Bible translation work around the world for many years. From the perspective of this on-the-ground experience in different cultures he helps us sort out the many competing claims for various English Bible translations. By giving us a better understanding of the process of translation, Brunn helps us read and understand Scripture more clearly. He demonstrates how the variety of translations enables us to grasp more fully the meaning of the biblical text. This clear, readable and informative work will be of special interest to pastors, undergraduate and seminary students, missionaries, Bible translators, Bible study leaders and anyone involved in Christian ministry. -
Lay Servant Ministries Guide For Conference And District Committees
$10.00Add to cartThis guide provides information for conference and district directors of Lay Servant Ministries, including the responsibilities for conference and district directors, guidance for organizing Lay Servant Ministries, tools for administration, information on the Association of Conference Directors of Lay Servant Ministries (ACDLSM), and other helpful resources.
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Know Your Bible From A To Z
$16.99Add to cartBestselling author Jim George helps readers gain a wider and richer understanding of the Bible. Included are more than 150 carefully selected topics that provide fascinating insights about important historical events, interesting customs and cultural practices, and significant people and places.
What makes this book especially helpful is that the vast majority of the topics include personal applications for today. As a result, Bible facts come alive, and readers come to see how Scripture is truly relevant to every part of everyday living.
Know Your Bible from A to Z makes personal exploration of the Bible more rewarding and life-transforming. Both new and longtime Christians will find this a must-have resource to keep alongside their Bibles.
Formerly titled The Bare Bones Bible(R) Facts.
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How To Get Into The Bible
$22.99Add to cartJourney through the greatest story of all time. How to Get Into the Bible is a fast-paced, action-packed look at the main characters, events, and meanings of the Old and New Testament. This is the perfect handbook of the Bible for people who love movies, comic books, television, and the Internet. Written with Bible texts from the reader-friendly Contemporary English Version, this book makes it even easier for adults who are unfamiliar with the Bible to get into the Scripture. Features include:
Outlines
Illustrations
Coverage of the entire Bible story
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Exploring The Unexplained
$19.99Add to cartHave you ever wondered about those giants in Genesis or that reference to Enoch in Jude? Exploring the Unexplained: A Practical Guide to the Peculiar People, Places, and Things in the Bible answers all your questions about unusal, hard-to-explain, and difficult-to-understand stories in the Bible. Learn more about people like Enoch, Moses, and the Nephilim. As with other books in Thomas Nelson’s A to Z series, Exploring the Unexplained helps you gain a deeper understanding of the Bible in an easy-to-read format. Features include:
Scripture index
Topical index
Easy-to-understand explanations of some of the Bible’s most confusing storiesA convenient tool for individual and group study.
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Handbook On The New Testament Use Of The Old Testament (Reprinted)
$24.99Add to cartThis concise guide by a leading New Testament scholar helps readers understand how to better study the multitude of Old Testament references in the New Testament. G. K. Beale, coeditor of the bestselling Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, focuses on the “how to” of interpreting the New Testament use of the Old Testament, providing students and pastors with many of the insights and categories necessary for them to do their own exegesis. Brief enough to be accessible yet thorough enough to be useful, this handbook will be a trusted guide for all students of the Bible.
Contents
Introduction
1. Challenges to Interpreting the Use of the Old Testament in the New
2. Seeing the Old Testament in the New: Definitions of Quotations and Allusions and Criteria for Discerning Them
3. An Approach to Interpreting the Old Testament in the New
4. Primary Ways the New Testament Uses the Old Testament
5. Hermeneutical and Theological Presuppositions of the New Testament Writers
6. The Relevance of Jewish Backgrounds for the Study of the Old Testament in the New: A Survey of the Sources
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What Christians Believe About The Bible
$27.00Add to cartChristians talk frequently about the Bible, yet they do not always have an informed and wide-ranging understanding of varied Christian views about its nature. Don Thorsen and Keith Reeves combine their biblical and theological knowledge to create such a unique introduction to the Bible.
This book not only provides an introduction to the interpretation of the Bible but also to the history and theological understanding behind it, equipping students to think critically about their own tradition’s approach to Scripture. It is perfect as a supplemental textbook in both introductory biblical studies and theology courses, but it will also be of interest to adult education classes.
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Global Wesleyan Dictionary Of Theology
$59.99Add to cartA comprehensive reference presenting a spectrum of Wesleyan thought on major theological themes. Offering definitions on a range of topics from “aesthetics” to “Zionism,” this outstanding resource features more than 360 articles penned by respected scholars representing over 20 countries. Its global and denominational diversity is sure to appeal to pastors, laypersons, students, and teachers.
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Rose Guide To The Temple
$34.99Add to cartIn the late afternoon sunlight, the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is one of the most breathtaking places in the world. This was the site of Solomon’s great Temple, a “house of prayer for all people” – the center of worship and celebration.
For centuries it stood, until the Babylonians captured Jerusalem and destroyed the Jewish temple. The devastation was both physical and spiritual: the Temple was an awesome structure, but it was also the place of the Lord’s presence with his people, the place of worship.About seventy years later, the people returned to Jerusalem and built a second temple. It wasn’t as spectacular as the original, and those who remembered Solomon’s golden pillars, wept over the difference. Yet it was the house of God to the exiles who came home.
Some 300 years later, Herod the Great, one of the greatest builders in the ancient world, renovated and expanded the second Temple and made it famous, rivaling the finest monuments of that time. This is the temple where Jesus was dedicated as a baby, where he honored the widow for giving all she had, and where he threw out the money changers.
The Temple is important, both as a historical and architectural masterpiece, and as a spiritual symbol of God’s desire to dwell with his people.
This full-color book gives a complete easy-to-understand overview of the history of the Temple in Jerusalem. People who enjoy Bible study will love the fact that it answers many questions about how the Temple looked during biblical times. Bible scholars and professors will enjoy the well-annotated text. The author is archaeologist and professor Dr. Randall Price. He has spent more than 30 years exploring the Holy Land studying the Temple.
This book has more than 100 images, charts, diagrams, photos, and illustrations, many of which have never published before. It covers the span of time from Abraham to modern day.
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Eerdmans Companion To The Bible
$76.99Add to cartA quality guidebook that opens up new vistas and insights into the whole Bible
Marked by a broad evangelical perspective, up-to-date research, and contributions from respected biblical scholars, The Eerdmans Companion to the Bible offers a reliable and illuminating guide to the entire Bible. Whether readers find the Bible familiar or foreign, they will appreciate the Companion’s informative articles and its commentary by Connie Gundry Tappy on all of the Old and New Testament books. This comprehensive reference work promises to make the Word of God come alive as never before.
Compiled by some of the foremost biblical scholars in the world today
New articles by sixty expert authors on many pertinent biblical topics
Well-written background information and commentary on every book of the Bible
Illustrated with maps, photos, and charts throughout
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IVP Introduction To The Bible
$30.99Add to cartList Of Contributors
Introduction–Philip Johnston
1. Introducing The Bible–Mark Strauss
2. Introducing The Old Testament
Old Testament Story–Desmond Alexander
Old Testament Background–Jamie Grant
Old Testament Theology–Philip Johnston
Old Testament Interpretation–Jamie Grant
3. Pentateuch–Desmond Alexander
4. Historical Books–Philip Johnston
5. Poetic Books–Tremper Longman III
6. Prophets–Ernest Lucas
7. Between The Testaments–Carl Mosser
8. Introducing The New Testament
New Testament Story–Ian Paul
New Testament Background–Carl Mosser
New Testament Theology–Mark Strauss
New Testament Interpretation–Brian Rosner
9. Gospels–Howard Marshall
10. Acts–Mark Strauss
11. Letters–Ian Paul, Brian Rosner, Carl Mosser
12. Revelation–Carl Mosser
Reading The Bible
Index Of Scripture ReferencesAdditional Info
Editor Philip S. Johnston presents the best evangelical thought on the proper interpretation and study of the Bible. Written by a team of international and interdenominational scholars, this resource is designed to set neophytes on their way to responsible biblical interpretation. -
Whats In The Bible A Tour Of Scripture From The Dust Of Creation To The Glo
$22.99Add to cartExplore the most monumental story ever recorded, a story filled with intrigue, drama, and real-life accounts of God at work in the universe. Highly respected theologian R.C. Sproul and best-selling author Robert Wolgemuth have collaborated to highlight the essence of God’s voice, activity, and purpose throughout the Old and New Testaments in an understandable and thoroughly-readable introduction to the Bible. Written from the perspective of a theologian and a layman, What’s in the Bible is a road map that will help you better comprehend the whole of Scripture. This revised and updated edition includes a new topical index.
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Whole Bible Story (Reprinted)
$18.99Add to cartSometimes readers just want to know what happens next. Dr. William Marty presents the entire narrative of the Bible in chronological order from creation to the New Testament Church. The action moves smoothly from story to story without slowing down for law, poetry, prophecy, or instruction. The Whole Bible Story is perfect for new Christians looking to understand the overall flow of the Bible or seasoned believers wanting a refresher course. It can be read straight through or used as a reference tool for better understanding of specific biblical events.
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Christian Funerals
$13.99Add to cartUnlike weddings, funerals rarely take place after extensive planning. Often the deceased is not someone the pastor has known well, and preparations for the service of death and resurrection take place in the midst of pastoral care of the grieving, writing the funeral sermon, and the pastor’s regular duties. These circumstances make it especially hard to plan an appropriate and meaningful order of worship for the funeral service.
Christian Funerals will help pastors as they attend to this crucial ministry of the church. Drawing on the books of worship from a number of denominations and traditions, it provides several options for each of the elements of the funeral service, from gathering texts to opening prayers to scripture lessons to final prayers.
The book is bound in a way that makes it suitable for use at church services and at the grave side.
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Westminster Dictionary Of New Testament
$70.00Add to cartThe Westminster Dictionary of New and Early Christian Literature and Rhetoric is an authoritative reference that details the various literary and rhetorical forms found in the New Testament and in the literature of the early Christian church. David Aune’s extensive study will be of immense value to scholars and all those interested in the ways in which literary and rhetorical forms were employed and how they functioned in the early Christian world.
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Westminster Handbook To Martin Luther
$35.00Add to cartThis volume in the Westminster Handbooks to Christian Theology series provides a compact and lucid treatment of the main elements of the theology of Martin Luther (1483-1546). Janz, a top Luther expert, discusses the theological understandings that made Luther a leading figure in the sixteenth century Protestant Reformation. This splendid guide will serve as a welcomed reference for careful and accurate descriptions of the key components of Luther’s theology.
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Westminster Handbook To Theologies Of The Reformation
$45.00Add to cartThis unique handbook to Reformation theology provides an accurate and easily grasped entry into the main terms and issues that made this period so important theologically. A variety of Reformation experts succinctly summarize the ideas that led to such explosive changes throughout Europe and the New World. No other volume provides such an easy entry into the key concepts that motivated the main streams of the Protestant Reformation–Lutheran, Reformed, and Anabaptist. This is a welcome addition to the Westminster Handbooks to Christian Theology series.
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Cut Your Grocery Bill In Half With Americas Cheapest Family
$19.99Add to cartAmerica’s Cheapest Family shows readers how to save up to $3,000 annually on groceries with their proven strategies, tips, tools, and tricks. The average American family spends 10 to 15 percent of its take-home pay on groceries. Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half gives them a sure-fire opportunity to reduce that number forever. With the proven plan in this book, the average family can save more than $3,000 a year on its grocery bill. “Can cutting coupons do that?” a consumer might ask. Of course, these money-saving experts teach coupon-clipping strategies, but they don’t stop there. Readers learn how to plan their shopping to save big bucks, effectively store food and save cash, identify products that save time and money, beat the grocer at pricing games, and more! The Economides learned to deliver healthy, tasty food to their family of seven on $350 a month. In this authoritative manual, the average family can follow their lead and fill its grocery cart without emptying its wallet.
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Biblical Literacy : The Essential Bible Stories Everyone Needs To Know
$15.99Add to cartIn the tradition of Stephen Prothero’s Religious Literacy, Beal offers a one-stop course on all the Bible stories and background information every person-whether believer, atheist, citizen, or pop culture aficionado– needs to know.
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Quick Reference Guide To Counseling Teenagers (Reprinted)
$30.00Add to cartYouth culture changes rapidly, so those in the position to counsel teens often find themselves ill-informed and ill-prepared to deal with the issues that teens routinely encounter today. The Quick-Reference Guide to Counseling Teenagers provides the answers. It is an A-Z guide for assisting people-helpers–pastors, professional counselors, youth workers, and everyday believers–to easily access a full array of information to aid them in (formal and informal) counseling situations. Each of the 40 topics covered follows a helpful eight-part outline and identifies: (1) typical symptoms and patterns, (2) definitions and key thoughts, (3) questions to ask, (4) directions for the conversation, (5) action steps, (6) biblical insights, (7) prayer starters, and (8) recommended resources.
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Absolutely Small : How Quantum Theory Explains Our Everyday World
$27.95Add to cartPhysics is a complex, even daunting topic, but it is also deeply satisfying-even thrilling. And liberated from its mathematical underpinnings, physics suddenly becomes accessible to anyone with the curiosity and imagination to explore its beauty. Science without math? It’s not that unusual. For example, we can understand the concept of gravity without solving a single equation. So for all those who may have pondered what makes blueberries blue and strawberries red; for those who have wondered if sound really travels in waves; and why light behaves so differently from any other phenomenon in the universe, it’s all a matter of quantum physics. Absolutely Small presents (and demystifies) the world of quantum science like no book before. It explores scientific concepts-from particles of light, to probability, to states of matter, to what makes greenhouse gases bad-in considerable depth, but using examples from the everyday world. Challenging without being intimidating, accessible but not condescending, Absolutely Small develops the reader’s intuition for the very nature of things at their most basic and intriguing levels.
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How We Got The Bible (Reprinted)
$18.99Add to cartHow We Got the Bible provides factual, accessible answers to questions such as
How and when did the books of the Bible originate?
In what sense are these books different from other books?
How have these books been preserved and transmitted to us?
Why do we have so many different translations of the Bible?A popular guide for Bible students, it has sold more than 1 million copies during its forty years in print. This trade paper edition of the well-loved classic offers readers an even more affordable way to learn about the development of the most important book in history.
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Guide To Interpreting Scripture
$14.99Add to cartQuoting verses without regard to context can have serious consequences. In A Guide to Interpreting Scripture, Dr. Michael Kyomya illustrates what scriptural interpretation is, why it is important, how to do it, and the pitfalls to avoid. Full of ways to enrich your personal study of the Bible, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and instruction you need.
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Hard Sayings Of The Bible
$40.99Add to cartPublisher’s Preface
How To Use This Book
Abbreviations
General Introduction
1. How Do We Know Who Wrote The Bible?
2. Can We Believe In Bible Miracles?
3. Why Does God Seem So Angry In The Old Testament & Loving In The New?
4. Why Don’t Bible Genealogies Always Match Up?
5. Aren’t Many Old Testament Numbers Wrong?
6. Do The Dates Of The Old Testament Kings Fit Secular History?
7. Does Archaeology Support Bible History?
8. When The Prophets Say, “The Word Of The Lord Came To Me,” What Do They Mean?
9. Are Old Testament Prophecies Really Accurate?
10. Why Doesn’t The New Testament Always Quote The Old Testament Accurately?
11. Are The New Testament Accounts Of Demons True?
12. Why Are There Four Different Gospels?
Old Testament New Testament Subject Index
Scripture Index
Who Wrote What
About The AuthorsAdditional Info
Are you grappling with a difficult verse in the Bible? And are you looking for a short, easy-to-read answer that really makes sense without explaining away the verse? Hard Sayings of the Bible is the handy reference book you need. Here you will find explanations of over five hundred of the most troubling verses to test the minds and hearts of Bible readers. Four seasoned scholars, all with a notable gift for communicating with people in the pew, take you behind the scenes to find succinct solutions to a wide variety of Bible difficulties, ranging from discrepancies about numbers to questions about God’s justice. Historical, cultural and linguistic backgrounds shed light on these passages and not only help explain what they meant in biblical times but also show how they are relevant today. Now carefully cross-referenced with over one hundred new verses explained, as well as a dozen new introductory articles on chronology, miracles, archaeology, prophecy and more, Hard Sayings of the Bible offers the combined resources of five previous volumes that have over 250,000 copies in print. If you find yourself tied up in scriptural knots, here’s the book that will help you cut through them. -
English Grammar To Ace Biblical Hebrew
$14.99Add to cartEnglish Grammar to Ace Biblical Hebrew by Miles Van Pelt- a companion to English Grammar to Ace New Testament Greek by Samuel Lamerson-enables students of biblical Hebrew to grasp the basic concepts of English grammar that are needed in order to be able to transfer these concepts to biblical Hebrew.
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Old Testament Wisdom (Revised)
$45.00Add to cartFor thirty years, James Crenshaw’s Old Testament Wisdom has been the premier introduction to the wisdom books of the Old Testament. That tradition continues with this newly updated edition. This popular textbook introduces readers to the wisdom tradition as well as the biblical books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, and the Wisdom of Solomon. In addition, Crenshaw offers expert analysis of the legacy of wisdom in other parts of the canon and in other cultures, offering new insights and fresh perspectives that can only come from one so well versed on the significance of Old Testament wisdom.
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Chronological Guide To The Bible
$29.99Add to cartExplore Your Bible in Chronological Order. Readers will see the people, places, and events of the Bible come alive with this guide that will enhance your study with any Bible. The Chronological Guide to the Bible’s colorful pages guide readers step-by-step through the nine epochs of biblical history — the same ones used in the best-selling Chronological Study Bible. Customers will maximize their understanding as they experience God’s word in dynamic historical order, no matter which translation they choose to use. Dig deeper into the cultures and people of biblical times with The Chronological Guide to the Bible.
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Understanding English Bible Translation
$20.00Add to cartAn expert, up-to-date clarification of the issues underlying modern Bible translation, combined with sound argument for an essentially literal translation philosophy. From the KJV to the NIV, NLT, ESV, and beyond, English Bible translations have never been as plentiful as they are today. This proliferation has also brought confusion regarding translation differences and reliability. This book brings clarity to the issues and makes a strong case for an essentially literal approach. Taking into account the latest developments in Bible translation, Leland Ryken expertly clarifies the issues that underlie modern Bible translation by defining the terms that govern this discipline and offering a helpful Q&A. He then contrasts the two main translation traditions-essentially literal and dynamic equivalence-and concludes with sound reasons for choosing the former, with suggestions for using such a translation in the church. This book will appeal to thoughtful readers who have questions about Bible translation; individuals, churches, and ministries in the process of choosing a translation; and college and seminary students and faculty.
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Early Preaching Of Karl Barth
$28.00Add to cartWJK is proud to present this special collection of fourteen of Karl Barth’s World War I-era sermons- the only English language collection of Barth sermons preached between 1917 and 1920 when he was a parish pastor in Safenwil, Switzerland. This volume offers a fascinating glimpse into Barth’s interpretation of Scripture during a time of great historical significance. Renowned preacher William H. Willimon provides expert commentary on the theological and homiletical substance of each selection and points to the many ways in which Barth’s early preaching can enrich the work of preachers today.
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Detective Stories From The Bible
$16.99Add to cartWhen we think of a detective story, we often think of murder mysteries. But the Bible contains some different kinds of detective stories. How is it, for instance, that some of the key personalities in the Bible story slip into the story almost unnoticed-like Judah, for example, an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ. How did the symbolism of blood in Communion get started? When Cain was warned that the ground would no longer yield for him because he had killed his brother-did that set a precedent for connecting moral behavior with environmental harshness? These themes and many others are investigated in this study, accompanied by a discussion guide.
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Calvin Handbook A Print On Demand Title
$53.99Add to cartResearch on French theologian John Calvin is a growing field, currently flourishing around the world. Calvin’s quincentennial this year has lent such research even greater momentum. The Calvin Handbook is designed to support and stimulate this research. However, not only do the contributors to this volume provide excellent information for experts in the field, they also give reliable information to those who do not deal with Calvin on a scholarly level.
Based on the latest research findings, this international team of renowned scholars offers a comprehensive view of Calvin’s biography, his theology, and the history of his reception. The Calvin Handbook is a uniquely helpful resource on Calvin for readers of every interest level.
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Westminster Handbook To Medieval Theology
$44.00Add to cartThe medieval period is marked by many complexities. The theologians and major thinkers time developed their thought in complicated ways, giving rise to the term scholasticism, which the method of learning associated with the great schools of the period. Theology was the center thought, and finding one’s way through the many and complex theological ideas introduced this era can be very difficult. This accessible reference work provides an extensive guide to the main theological features theology. Author James Ginther provides clear and compelling discussions of major Christian thinkers, socio-cultural developments, and key terms and concepts related to the period. Both students scholars will find this an eminently useful resource for the study of medieval theology.
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Pocket Guide To The Bible
$12.95Add to cartAmericans consistently identify the Bible as the most influential book in history, but seriously: are you really reading it? Probably not. If all you know about the Bible are a few Psalms and the Christmas story, then you’re missing out on a book that’s wilder, weirder, and more entertaining than you ever imagined.
With a stealthy combo of entertainment and insight, Jason Boyett’s Pocket Guide to the Bible fills the gaps in your religious education. It introduces you to the characters you must know, reveals the thrilling development of the biblical canon, and details the less-churchy parts of Scripture (hello, sex and violence!). Don’t miss out on discovering
*How God employs talking donkeys, mentally unstable prophets, and helpful prostitutes in his master plan
*Which moral failures may result in an old-fashioned smiting*Why Catholic Bibles include books some Protestants refuse to recognize
*Whether your New International Version of the Bible may in fact be demonic
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Saints Signs And Symbols (Expanded)
$25.95Add to cartExpanded new edition of a popular, best-selling resource for artists and Christian educators
Author is accomplished liturgical artist who attends many major religion trade exhibits
Complete guide to the symbols of the Church, with attractive design and many illustrationsThis thoroughly updated and comprehensive new edition enhances the well-loved and often-used earlier work as a guide to symbolism in Christian liturgical art, architecture, manuscripts, stained glass, and more.
The new book is more heavily pictorial in an effort to provide an even stronger resource for artists and researchers, as well as the general browsing public. It addresses the rich history of Christian symbolism, presented for the 21st century reader.
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Augustine Through The Ages
$109.99Add to cartProviding the first full encyclopedic handling of the thought and influence of St. Augustine of Hippo, editor Fitzgerald (Augustinian Patristic Inst., Rome; editor of Augustinian Studies for Villanova Univ.) and four associate editors supply a much-needed reference for this major patristic figure in the development of Western religious thought. Over 140 scholars have supplied more than 400 articles ranging generally from 200 to 2000 words on double-column pages. Each article is signed, and most contain bibliographies citing both older and more recent scholarship. Topics range from the general (“Anthropology,” “Archaeology,” “Love,” “Time”) to the specific (personal names, places, and Latin titles). A foreword by Jaroslav Pelikan was not seen by this reviewer; nor were the subject and name indexes. Because Augustine’s own life appears not under his name but under “Life, Cultures and Controversies of Augustine,” the index quality will be especially important for mining content. The inclusion of maps and illustrations would have been a plus. Recommended for academic and seminary libraries and public library collections where there is demand.
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Learn To Study The Bible
$16.99Add to cartPastor Andy Deane’s new book teaches you forty different step-by-step Bible study methods to help you discover, apply and enjoy God’s Word. Each practical method has a handwritten example to demonstrate it and make it easy for you to follow the steps. Learn how to study the Bible with so much variety that you’ll never get into the rut that routine brings ever again. Learn to Study the Bible has more Bible study methods (40) than any other book out there!
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Complete Guide To Bible Translations
$16.99Add to cartHarvest House Print On Demand Title
Given the wealth of English translations of the Bible available today, how can anyone know which is the right one for them? The options seem overwhelming. Biblical scholar Ron Rhodes provides an easy-to-read guide that takes the guesswork out of choosing a Bible. He critiques the prominent theories of translation, lets readers in on the debate about gender-inclusive language, and thoroughly covers the major English translations from the King James Version to the New Living Translation and everything in between, including the two most recent Bibles for Catholics. His examination of each version includes:
the story behind the translation
the translation theory used
the intended readership
pluses and minuses
comparisons with other translationsA unique feature is Rhodes’ look at secondary factors to keep in mind when choosing a Bible, such as the type size, the quality of the paper, the existence and placement of cross references and other study helps, and the types of bindings. The result is an indispensable guide to help readers through the maze of choosing the translation best suited for them.
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Merediths Complete Book Of Bible Lists (Reprinted)
$24.00Add to cartThis new volume combines Joel Meredith’s two books of Bible lists for a total of 375 lists! Includes easy access to lists like the Ten Commandments, the gifts of the Spirit, and the Beatitudes. But it doesn’t stop with the expected. It also offers lists of people raised from the dead and people who were struck blind. Readers will also discover surprising Bible facts, like animals God used miraculously, bald men in the Bible, and nine of the earliest recorded inventors. Lists are organized into 39 categories. A great resource for students, families, or anyone wanting to learn more about the Bible.
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Exploring The Origins Of The Bible
$35.00Add to cartFor those who want to go deeper in their understanding of the canon of Scripture, leading international scholars provide cutting-edge perspectives on various facets of the biblical writings, how those writings became canonical Scripture, and why canon matters. Craig Evans begins with an explanation of the different versions of the Hebrew Bible (Masoretic Text, Septuagint, Targum, Vulgate, etc.) as well as the books of the Apocrypha and the Pseudepigrapha, for those new to the field. Then Septuagint and Dead Sea Scrolls expert Emanuel Tov delves into the complexities of biblical writing and the importance of the Septuagint in biblical studies. James H. Charlesworth of Princeton Theological Seminary explains “canon” and the development of canons in various Jewish and Christian communities. Stephen Dempster addresses the much-debated tripartite canon of the Hebrew Scriptures. Glenn Wooden explores the role of the Septuagint in the formation of biblical canons. Craig Evans critically investigates the usefulness of extracanonical Gospels for historical Jesus research. Stanley Porter explores the relationship of Paul to the process of canonization. Lee McDonald raises the question of authority. And bringing the discussion to an interesting conclusion, Jonathan Wilson addresses the theological implications of canon. The result is a thought-provoking book that concludes with discussion of an issue at the fore today-the theological implications of canon.
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Book Tree : A Christian Reference For Childrens Literature
$19.00Add to cartForeword
Preface To The First Edition
Preface To The Second Edition
1. Preschool Literature
2. Elementary School Fiction
3. Middle School Fiction
4. Elementary & Middle School Biography
5. High School Fiction
6. High School Biography
Title Index
Author Index
Illustrator Index
Subject IndexAdditional Info
Stories provide a roadmap for life. This is because stories are life. But oftentimes it’s easiest to understand where we are when we can look through other eyes-from the perspective of someone else, living somewhere else, somewhen else.If you thought you knew The Book Tree, think again. Jane and Elizabeth have updated this charming book with over 100 new book reviews, and whimsical illustrations from recommended titles are scattered throughout. New formatting and four indexes (title, author, illustrator, and subject) make it easier than ever to browse for that next well-worn favorite.
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Rose Guide To The Tabernacle
$34.99Add to cartFull color, reproducible book on the The Tabernacle, with clear plastic overlays of the coverings of the “tent of meeting.” The Tabernacle was the place where the Israelites worshiped God after the Exodus. Learn how the sacrifices, utensils, and even the structure of the tabernacle were designed to show us something about God. See the parallels between the Old Testament sacrifices and priests’ duties, and Jesus’ service as the perfect sacrifice and perfect high priest. See how: * The Tabernacle was built and moved * The sacrifices pointed Jesus Christ * The design of the tent revealed God’s holiness and humanity’s need for God * The Ark of the Covenant was at the center of worship.
See how: * The Tabernacle was built * The sacrifices pointed Jesus Christ * The design of the tent revealed God’s holiness and humanity’s need for God * The Ark of the Covenant was at the center of worship.
Contains illustrations, charts, and diagrams not available elsewhere.
128 pages, full color with 8 clear plastic overlays showing inside/outside of the tabernacle; plus dozens of reproducible charts. You may reproduce up to 300 copies of any chart free of charge for your classroom.
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Dictionary Of Biblical Tradition In English Literature
$88.99Add to cartOver 15 years in the making, an unprecedented one-volume reference work. Many of today’s students and teachers of literature, lacking a familiarity with the Bible, are largely ignorant of how Biblical tradition has influenced and infused English literature through the centuries. An invaluable research tool. Contains nearly 800 encyclopedic articles written by a distinguished international roster of 190 contributors. Three detailed annotated bibliographies. Cross-references throughout.
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Paul And The Prison Epistles
$24.99Add to cartSome of the most joy-filled books in the New Testament were written from a small, dark prison cell. Although hungry, cold, and scarred, Paul exalted his savior’s love and grace to the Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. How was Paul able to rest so securely? And how can you today? The Smart Guide to the Bible: Paul and the Prison Epistles will brighten your life by illuminating how God is with you in all your circumstances. You’ll be uplifted by Paul’s instructions for finding joy in suffering, engaging in spiritual warfare, receiving God’s love, living out your faith, and so much more. You, too, will be able to rejoice in the Lord always! Be Smart About: Pauls’ Circumstances Joy No Matter What Spiritual Warfare God’s Grace Why Paul Wrote His letters Living Out Your Faith
