Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts

See How to Use Statistics for New Testament InterpretationThe Synoptic Problem and Statistics lays the foundations for a new area of interdisciplinary research that uses statistical techniques to investigate the synoptic problem in New Testament studies, which concerns the relationships between the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

This book discusses major themes and critical issues of the Old Testament in a way that relates to current experience, context and culture.

Assyria--the missing link in the superpower oppressor type in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament--still suffers from modern scholarly neglect.

This book contends the text of the Noachian deluge narrative categorically underscores all God did to preserve life in spite of the disaster.

The Oxford Handbook of Early Christian Apocrypha addresses issues and themes that arise in the study of early Christian apocryphal literature.

A lot of mystery surrounds the book of Hebrews, especially regarding its authorship, date, and audience.

Jewish wisdom flourished under Hellenism in the books of Ben Sira and the wisdom of Solomon, as well as in a recently discovered sapiential text from Qumran.

Designed with the beginning student in mind, this volume introduces the reader to the books that did not make it into the Bible or the Apocrypha but that remained popular among Jews and early Christians for centuries.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus of Nazareth makes reference to one of the oldest beliefs in the ancient world--the malignity of an Evil Eye.

This study examines the use of the term "e;sinner"e; in Luke-Acts.

Who is the Blessed Virgin Mary?

Based on the latest current scholarship, Atlas of the Biblical World features striking full-color maps and insightful commentary to make the ancient biblical world come alive.

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In Using Our Outside Voice, Greg Carey contends that responsible public biblical interpretation requires the ability to enter a conversation about the Bible, to understand the various arguments in play, and to offer informed opinions that others can understand.

Jesus did not die to save us from God.

You Shall Love the Stranger as Yourself addresses the complex political, legal, and humanitarian challenges raised by asylum-seekers and refugees from a Biblical perspective.

The Gospel writers state they aim to tell the story of Jesus in a clear manner, but throughout Paul McCarren's years in ministry, he has seen that these simple and important messages are too often missed.

Over the last decade, interreligious and interfaith studies have flourished in religion and theology departments, emphasizing the value of religious literacy for professional, vocational, and civic leadership.

This abridged commentary takes a highlighter to the whole book of Revelation--like preparing for a school examination.

This volume explores the creation of the collection now known as the New Testament.

This is a multi-view book in which representatives of differing viewpoints make a positive statement of their case, followed by responses from the others, and concluding with a rebuttal by the original author.

This book offers an overview of how the Church Fathers used and intepretated biblical texts.

This anthology of sermons is compiled from a sixty-year practice of preaching.

Prayer, the raising of the heart to God, is the heart of the Christian life.

Most New Testament (NT) introductions, because of page limitations and other reasons, tend to minimize their treatment of the last nine books of the Christian Bible (from Hebrews to Revelation).

John's Gospel presents a compelling eyewitness account of Jesus' mission.

"e;For most Bible readers Ezekiel is almost a closed book,"e; writes John Taylor.

Archaeology is a science in which progress can be measured by the advances made backward into the past.

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At the time of Christ, world politics was an ebb and flow of colliding empires and forces.

What would Jesus do?

Die Monografie widmet sich der literatur-, form- und gattungsgeschichtlichen Untersuchung des umfangreichsten in altaramäischer Sprache erhaltenen weisheitlichen Spruchkorpus.

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Preachers with a working knowledge of New Testament Greek will appreciate the insights and thorough explanations found in this volume.