Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts

Based on the Sunday Lectionary, these inspiring and deeply insightful Barclay readings are ideal for worship leaders, individuals and groups.

These insights show us the all-encompassing breadth of the love of God - for those who rest in the love of God and for those who spurn it.

William Barclay takes us through the letters of Timothy, Titus & Philemon, unlocking the inspiring message that all of us can learn, in all circumstances, to approach our lives and those who depend upon us with mercy, grace, steadfastness and kindness.

The anonymous writer of "e;The Letter to the Hebrews"e; describes how we can access God through His son, Jesus.

In "e;Romans"e;, Paul distills the very essence of his faith and belief.

Revelation is stylistically unlike any other part of the New Testament and is notoriously bewildering and difficult to understand.

Stylistically unlike any other part of the New Testament, Revelation is also notoriously bewildering and difficult to understand but, with Barclay's help, we are able to unlock its wonders and blessings.

In this book, Barclay examines three very varied, but important, letters from Paul.

A fundamental tenet of Christianity is forgiveness, but that doesn't make it any easier.

Millions of people, worldwide, love William Barclay's endlessly fascinating ability to unlock and reveal the meaning of the New Testament in our daily life.

James is an oft neglected book of the New Testament and its place within scripture is still a cause of some conjecture, but with William Barclay's astute guidance, the true power of its instruction and inspiration is revealed to the reader.

It was when he was in Ephesus in AD55 that Paul, learning that things were not all well in Corinth, wrote to the church there.

Starting off with a fascinating exploration of the deep layers of meaning in the words 'Grace' and 'Peace', William Barclay guides us through, showing us that it is the sense of love and care from God that - in all adversity - keeps our hearts serene.

Presents the history of the early Christian church.

So fundamental to our faith and our relationship with God, prayer can be both public and private, communal and individual.

'Parables' are stories Jesus told using characters and events familiar to his audience.

Money and wealth were as much an obsession in Biblical times as they are today, be it taxes, overturning tables in the temple, passing through the eyes of needles or forty pieces of silver, we all think we are familiar with what the Bible has to say on the subject.

People know the often-told story of Easter so well that it is hard to hear or feel afresh the deep spiritual meaning of what Easter really means.

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.

In 1 Peter, explains Wayne Grudem, readers are encouraged to grow in their trust in God and their obedience to him throughout their lives, but especially when they suffer.

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

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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.