Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts

In the first century, the Thessalonian church grieved deaths in their community, endured harsh persecution, and struggled with questions about the future.

The purpose of this study is to identify and develop appreciation for the theme of the reversal of weeping in Luke's gospel.

As an interdisciplinary forerunner of the new literary approaches to gospel narratives over the last four decades in New Testament scholarship, the revised and expanded monograph by David Wead makes a timely contribution to the advancement of those studies.

This commentary on Revelation is for those who are looking for an easy-to-read, biblically central, and Christologically focused commentary on one of the most intriguing books of the Bible.

Most scholars believe that Mark wrote his Gospel to the Romans.

How did the people from the Assyrian and Neo-Assyrian Empire live?

History is a very interesting yet boring topic for most children.

In this latest volume in the Belief series, Daniel L.

This book is perfect for the really little ones who are only beginning to learn a new language.

Faith isn't something your child learns by himself when he's all grown up, it must be taught the earliest time possible.

Feasting on the Gospels is a new seven-volume series that follows up on the success of the Feasting on the Word series to provide another unique preaching resource, this time on the most prominent and preached upon New Testament books, the four Gospels.

While the Arthurian folk tales are mostly stories of friendships, this one is focused on the strength and spirit of King Arthur especially when he pulled the sword from the stone.

Learning opposites has never been more fun and easy with this book in place.

Unsurpassed for nearly half a century, and now with a new introduction and appendix by William P.

In this volume, Walter Brueggemann focuses on Second Isaiah (Isaiah 40-55), believed to be written by a second exilic poet, and Third Isaiah (Isaiah 56-66), a third group of texts that rearticulate Isaianic theology in yet another faith situation.

This book explores a systematic bias in translating the Bible and in interpreting its teachings, which suggests that men are inherently suited to be leaders in the home, church, and community, while it is God's plan for women to submit to men's leadership.

How is God to be worshipped?

Have you ever puzzled over a strange word in the Bible, a hymn, or a prayer book, or wanted to explore a familiar term more fully?

While a large percentage of Americans claim religious identity, the number of Americans attending traditional worship services has significantly declined in recent decades.

In this new commentary for the Belief series, award-winning author and theologian Willie James Jennings explores the relevance of the book of Acts for the struggles of today.

While it is widely acknowledged that Jesus told stories, there has not been much focus on why he did so and how these stories contributed to his ministry.

Relevant Revelation explores themes such as covenant, brothers in conflict, the younger brother being favored by God, changed hearts, barren women who are healed (and the one who is not), and the humble raised high.

The complex nature of Christian communion with a personal God requires a nuanced expression.

This revised and enlarged edition of a classic in Old Testament scholarship reflects the most up-to-date research on the prophetic books and offers substantially expanded discussions of important new insight on Isaiah and the other prophets.

An ever-growing number of Christians are becoming more and more uncomfortable with the tenets of the church, the stories of the Bible, and the church's worldview.

Westminster John Knox Press is pleased to present the seventeen-volume Old Testament for Everyone series.

One of the most beloved books of the New Testament, the Gospel of Matthew speaks with eloquence and power.

We live in a culture of collective fear over climate change and mass migration, and we experience increasing intense personal anxiety and despair.

In this volume, Walter Brueggemann writes on Isaiah 1-39, which many scholars believe had a single author, Isaiah, of the eighth century BCE, who wrote in the context of the Assyrian empire between 742 and 701.

Building on the foundation of the popular volumes The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners and The New Testament for Beginners, Donald Griggs and Paul Walaskay offer a new study on the book of Acts.

The story of the raped and murdered woman of Judges 19 and the civil war and mass marriage that ensue in chapters 20-21 are hardly favorite tales of the Hebrew Bible.

Since its publication in English translation in 1821, the book of Enoch has enjoyed immense popularity in Western culture as a variety of religious groups, interested historians, and academics have sought to illuminate the Jewish context of Christian beginnings two thousand years ago.

This essential comparative religious studies resource presents primary scriptures of seven world religions and reveals their shared heritage in Zoroastrian tradition.

Sound matters.

An Introduction to Womanist Biblical Interpretation provides a much-needed introduction to womanist approaches to biblical interpretation.

In his clear and readable, style Walter Brueggemann presents Genesis as a single book set within the context of the whole of biblical revelation.

Lukes two-volume work contains the only narrative depictions of Jesus ascent into heaven in the New Testament.

The goal of every pastor, missionary, and lay leader in the evangelical church is to proclaim the word of God accurately.

Colossians: The Gospel, the Church, and the New Humanity in Christ is a Bible study guide that offers serious treatment of Paul's letter for believers who seek a wider understanding of how the gospel applies not only to them personally, but also to the world around them.

There's a way to influence your child's love for learning through effective educational resources.

Women have played significant roles in ministry and leadership throughout the history of the church and the pages of the Bible.

In the Old Testament for Everyone series, Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely.

John Blackwell's insights into transformation and togetherness will help you find your way into an astounding new world.

How were eighteenth-century dissenting women writers able to ensure their unique biblical interpretation was preserved for posterity?

We shouldn't be too surprised if Jesus, the Son of David, was also a song writer.

"e;God's got a plan for your life"e; is an aphorism frequently heard by Christians.

Have you ever read (or tried to read) the Bible and wondered if it makes any sense?

The insightful studies contained in this book will be of significant value to anyone interested in experiencing more deeply the intersections between materiality and spirituality.

This book provides a learning-by-doing approach to the study of the Gospels.

Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder provides an engaging womanist reading of mother characters in the Old and New Testaments.