Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts

In this work, Houghtby-Haddon takes a new look at an old text, using a theory of the Social Imagination as an exegetical guide.

Did Jesus speak Greek?

The Genesis story of Cain's murder of Abel is often told as a simplistic contrast between the innocence of Abel and the evil of Cain.

What the scientific community dismisses as a mental disorder, Christians have often labeled "e;demon possession.

In Hebrew scripture men always get the exiting roles: leader, prophet, war hero.

The influence of Isaiah on John's narrative and theology has long been recognized, but it has yet to receive monograph-length attention.

What Noam Chomsky did for political commentary, and Stephen Hawking did for cosmology, Donald Harman Akenson does for the Bible and its interpreters, and the resulting conclusions are just as astounding.

This study analyzes an oral performance of the entire Gospel of Mark, with emphasis on involvement with characters and events, the emotional effects of such involvement, and how these processes maintain or shape the identity of those who hear the Gospel.

The language of perfection crops up regularly in the Bible, from Noah ("e;a just man and perfect in his generations,"e; KJV) to Jesus ("e;be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly father is perfect,"e; NRSV).

Insights from Reading the Bible with the Poor provides a spirited introduction to methodologies and strategies for reading the Bible "e;from below"e;--from the back of what used to be church sanctuaries, from basements, from sidewalks.

It is reported that there are as many as 100 billion neurons that make up the human nervous system.

Do you want to understand Jesus of Nazareth, his apostles, and the rise of early Christianity?

Judges: A Theological Commentary for Preachers engages hermeneutics for preaching, employing theological exegesis that enables the preacher to utilize all the units of the letter to craft effective sermons.

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.

Islam and its Past: Jahiliyya, Late Antiquity, and the Qur'an brings together scholars from various disciplines and fields to consider Islamic revelation, with particular focus on the Qur'an.

Subversive Meals examines the Lord's Supper within the sociopolitical context of first-century Roman domination, and concludes that it was an anti-imperial praxis.

Obra ideal para aquellos que, individualmente o en grupo, quieran iniciarse en el estudio de la Biblia en una forma clara y moderna.

The Apostle Paul's negative statements about the law have deafened the ears of many to the grace that Moses proclaims in Deuteronomy.

Within each of us are emotions that scale the heights of praise then sink so deep we are beyond the reach of light.

Dive deep into the first book of the New Testament: the Gospel of Matthew.

Obadiah's oracle against Edom.

This book demonstrates that Latin American liberation theology continues to produce substantial biblical exegesis, absorbing theological reflection, and a sharp social critique that enhances the worldwide church.

Following on the heels of the successful New Testament for Everyone commentaries by N.

To read and visualize the transfiguration of Christ is to enter its mystery and encounter its hope.

The concept of the "e;divine sabotage"e; is the starting point for this expositional journey through Ecclesiastes.

WINNER OF THE 2019 DUFF COOPER PRIZETHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'With emotional and psychological insight, Barton unlocks this sleeping giant of our culture.

Often, readers and commentators read the Proverbs as timeless observations and recommendations regarding human nature, valid for all cultures and places.

A number of distinguished biblical scholars and theologians come together in this volume to honor the life and work of Andrew T.

This major work explores the message and meaning of Ezekiel, one of the longest and most difficult of the prophetic books.

Truth waits for eyes unclouded by longing.

This collection of essays on Jacques Derrida, first published in 2004, spans nearly thirty years of critical thinking about Derrida's work.

The historical books, from Joshua to Ezra and Nehemiah, form the narrative backbone of the Old Testament.

Praying in the Spirit of Christ offers contemporary readers a compelling and holistic vision of what life in Christ can mean for them.