Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts

From the author's Preface:[This work] is designed to give the reader a clear view of the reality of Ezekiel, and in this grand prophetical figure to bring before his mind at the same time the nature of prophecy in general.

The Parker Society was the London-based Anglican society that printed in fifty-four volumes the works of the leading English Reformers of the sixteenth century.

This book contributes substantially to the formation of a vital sense of ethos and ethics in harmony with the biblical tradition.

Our entering the new millennium has heightened interest in what the Bible says about the end times, but where can you go to sort out the different ways Christians understand Bible prophecy?

John Keenan's 'The Gospel of Mark' is a radically new reading of this most intriguing of the Synoptic gospels - a remarkable feat in the face of the explosion of Markan scholarship over the last twenty years.

This engaging exploration of the Joseph story by trusted Bible scholar Ronald Wallace offers a fresh look at Genesis 37-50 and its continuing relevance to life in our modern world.

Robert Mounce, who was for 21 years a regular columnist in 'Eternity' as well as the author of several popular articles in such publications as 'Christianity Today', here demonstrates his scholarship, lucidity, and pastoral heart in this commentary designed to meet the needs of laypersons and pastors looking for a balanced, effective, and relevant interpretation of Peter's epistles.

Among the many recent discussions of the nature and authority of Scripture, I would judge this to be one of the most valuable.

Bo Ivar Reicke (1914-1987) was born and schooled in Stockholm, Sweden.

Taking as his starting-point Jesus' saying in Matt 8:22, "e;Let the dead bury the dead,"e; Professor Hengel subjects Jesus' discipleship sayings to a rigorous historical scrutiny.

Robert Coote describes the stages of growth of the book of Amos, discussing the process of the book's gradual formation.

There is probably nothing in the Christian life which is more advocated and less attempted, more urged and less understood or more praised and less practiced than prayer.

"e;Solid scholarship, sensitive teaching, deep faith -- these outstanding qualities of Robert Mounce's ministry are combined in What Are We Waiting for.

For nearly 2000 years, the Sermon on the Mount has been the subject of endless discussion and controversy.

What New Testament book bewilders most Christians?

Tetraeuangelium Sanctum (The Four Holy Gospels) is the definitive critical edition of the Syriac Gospels in the Peshitta.

"e;Few commentaries are scholarly, practical, and interesting reading.

In this early work of Assyriology, Smith provides his analysis of the Gilgamesh Epic as well as Enuma Elish in their relation to the Old Testament.

In fifteen thorough chapters David Ewert surveys the whole range of New Testament authors to discover what they have to say on the Holy Spirit and what this means for the life of the believer and for the church.

OverviewThe early church leaders were prolific in their writing and historical documentation.

OverviewThe early church leaders were prolific in their writing and historical documentation.

OverviewThe early church leaders were prolific in their writing and historical documentation.

This is a highly fascinating and enlightening study of the medical words and phrases common to the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles.

This book is designed as a handbook for students, to be used with short outline studies of Paul's life.

The study of the evolution of church structure and order has been subject to considerable research and debate, often with theological presuppositions determining the direction taken.

OverviewThe early church leaders were prolific in their writing and historical documentation.

OverviewThe early church leaders were prolific in their writing and historical documentation.

OverviewThe early church leaders were prolific in their writing and historical documentation.

This long-standing series provides the guild of religion scholars a venue for publishing aimed primarily at colleagues.

Here a New Testament scholar combines a study of the Greek text of Matthew 26-28 with devotional reflections that help us understand and appreciate the Lord's Supper.

This book was written for the general reader, to provide a clearer understanding and a deeper appreciation of the religious and literary value of the Psalms.

This work has several objectives: to understand what the problem of idol meat at Corinth involved, to establish the attitude of the Corinthians to this issue - what course of conduct had they followed or proposed to follow and how did they seek to defend their position?

Responding to the need for quality material for personal and group Bible study, Ronald S.