Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts

Jesus taught his disciples that to be in his company is the key to happiness.

People know the words of the Lord's Prayer by heart.

The miracles of Jesus fulfil multiple functions, not least as part of Christ's ministry.

An authoritative and accessible study guide that covers what the Book means to the believers and sets out the essential prerequisites of body, mind, and heart that serve to light up the inner life with the Qur'anic worldview; the etiquette of reciting, reading, and understanding the Qur'an; how to study the Qur'an collectively; and how to live by its teachings.

An anthology of selections from the Qur'an in contemporary English on topics ranging from the story of Creation and the idea of God to politics and economics.

This book aims to help prepare travellers for both their trip to Saudi Arabia and the sacred Pilgrimage itself.

"e;This book is a valuable addition to the Qur'anic literature in English and it is worth having in every Muslim home as .

The tenets of Islam cannot be grasped without a proper understanding of the Qur'an.

The tenets of Islam cannot be grasped without a proper understanding of the Qur'an.

Dive into the biblical history that provides a clear, in-depth explanation of the origin, history, and significance of the Middle East conflict.

Is life making you so dizzy that you're forgetting what's most important?

The book of Acts is a remarkable fusion of the historical and theological, and its account of the early church has fascinated theologians and biblical scholars for centuries.

From the early days of the church to the present, the Old Testament Law has been a subject of much confusion, debate, and outright theological division.

One of the central touchstones of Second Temple Judaism is election.

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Enter the classroom of one of today?

Preaching's Survey of Bibles and Bible ReferenceWe often turn to the book of Job when we encounter suffering.

Preaching's Survey of Bibles and Bible Reference awardInterVarsity Press is proud to present The Lightfoot Legacy, a three-volume set of previously unpublished material from J.

Readers' Choice Awards Honorable MentionOne of Nijay Gupta's Best Academic New Testament BooksWho is your Jesus?

"e;We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Paul's long, complicated history with the Corinthian church culminates in this ardent defense of Christian ministry in general and of his own ministry in particular.

Do we need the Old Testament?

In the book of Acts the story of Jesus begun in the Gospel of Luke broadens into the story of the Holy Spirit, guiding the fledgling church to proclaim the saving reality of Jesus.

"e;John evidently loves the people committed to his care,"e; says John Stott in the preface to this commentary on 1, 2 and 3 John.

The book of Psalms is the heart of the Old Testament, the libretto of the most vibrant worship imaginable.

Paul's epistle to the Romans changed the lives of many great Christian thinkers, including Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley and Karl Barth.

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Just as the Old Testament book of Genesis begins with creation, where humans live in the presence of their Lord, so the New Testament book of Revelation ends with an even more glorious new creation where all of the redeemed dwell with the Lord and his Christ.

Enter a world of warfare and treachery, of duty and honor, of love and loyalty, interwoven with the inner workings of a Roman centurion's household.

Christian theologians rarely study the Old Testament in its final Hebrew canonical form, even though this was very likely the Bible used by Jesus and the early church.

Readers' Choice Award WinnerBiblical Foundations Award WinnerWhen reading through the Bible, it is impossible to ignore the troubling fact that Israel and its leaders and even Jesus' own disciples seem unable to fully grasp the messianic identity and climactic mission of Jesus.

Preaching's Survey of Bibles and Bible ReferenceBiblical Foundations Award WinnerInterVarsity Press is proud to present The Lightfoot Legacy, a three-volume set of previously unpublished material from J.

The Gospels contain many hard sayings of Jesus, but perhaps none have puzzled and intrigued readers as much as Jesus?

In this magisterial synthesis, Paul A.

Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference"e;Yahweh sits enthroned, high and lifted upA shoot grows from the stump of JesseA Servant pours himself out to deathKings and nations stream to Zion"e;The book of Isaiah's imagery sparkles as it inspires.

Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible ReferenceLevitical rules and regulations can at first appear irrelevant to contemporary Christians but they provide important Old Testament background for understanding large portions of the New Testament.

- Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference for 2014 (Pauline Studies)Ever since E.

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Among the Gospels, John's is unique.

Despite the themes of doom and destruction, the primary message of Jeremiah is one of the love and grace of a God who never gives up on those he has called to be his own.

Despite the return of the Hebrews from the Babylonian exile, selfishness, apathy and despair crippled their community spirit.

"e;No other writings of Paul provide a greater insight into his missionary methods and message as 1 and 2 Thessalonians,"e; says Leon Morris.

Colossians presents a picture of Christ who is 'the firstborn over all creation' and has disarmed and triumphed over the powers and authorities.

The visit of the Magi, the Sermon on the Mount, the Great Commission: these are only a few of the well-known passages in Matthew's Gospel.

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

For Francis Andersen, the Old Testament book about Job is one of the supreme offerings of the human mind to the living God, and one of the best gifts of God to humanity.

The book of Joshua memorializes a transitional episode in Israel's national history.

The book of Isaiah has nourished the church throughout the centuries.

Is there a single message of the New Testament?

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