Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts

All Scripture is God-breathed, but not every portion of it is embraced by Christians with equal vigor.

Our sacred texts have the potential to become texts of torture or texts of liberation.

The Gospel of John was long assumed to be the work of an eyewitness, usually identified as John, son of Zebedee.

When it comes to learning necessary ministry leadership skills, African Americans are unique in their view towards traditional theological education.

The Fly in My Eye is a reflection of an illusion.

When writing to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul used figurative temple language repeatedly to shape the identity of his audience ("e;Temple of God,"e; "e;Temple of the Holy Spirit,"e; and "e;Temple of the Living God"e;).

The Apostle Paul leaves no stone unturned as he encourages, enlightens, and informs the Ephesian believers (and us) regarding their duties and responsibilities as Christ's followers.

Contrary to popular belief, learning French language is not that hard.

At the time of Christ, world politics was an ebb and flow of colliding empires and forces.

In How Far is Heaven?

Collective identity creates a sense of "e;us-ness"e; in people.

Many have thought that learning a foreign language is all about linguistic development.

Children below 8 years old will find it very easy to learn German.

Biblical scholars by and large remain unaware of the history of their own discipline.

The symbolism of Revelation has puzzled readers for centuries.

This volume draws upon historical and theological sources and empirical research to provide a unique and diverse perspective on theological education in the twenty-first century.

When the New Testament speaks of slaves and masters, is it affirming an institution that we find reprehensible?

The modern world is in a position to view the divine sculptor's work as no other generation has.

Empowering English Language Learners showcases strategies of those who teach English as a second language in pre-schools, graduate schools, secular public schools, and private Christian schools.

Paul's letter to the Philippians has often been read as one of the apostle's clearest denials of his (previous) Jewish identity in order to preempt the "e;Judaizing"e; tactics of false teachers who might infiltrate the congregation.

It's the most important subject in Christianity.

Jesus calls each of us to live in a way that gives the Father glory, shares his love with everyone around us, and reflects the life of Jesus.

The story of Joseph shows us what hope looks like in this world.

Written at a time when his ideas and practices were provoking opposition even from fellow Christians, the Apostle Paul articulates in his Letter to the Romans his understanding of God's plan for humanity and discusses the implications of this plan for different groups of people.

My So-Called Biblical Life gives fresh perspectives to stories from the Bible, imbuing them with powerful, honest emotion.

There is an inherent connection between the Christian faith and special education.

Although the cry for justice in human society is an important theme in the Bible, in many church and academic circles action for and discourse about social justice is carried on without a thorough exploration of this theme in Scripture.

The Torah was recognized as a unit before the separation between the kingdoms of Judah and Israel.

In 1992, Peter Ochs and a few Christian and Muslim colleagues began to gather small groups, in and outside the classroom, to practice close and attentive reading of the sacred Scriptures of the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian traditions.

Pain is universal.

This interdisciplinary study traverses the disciplines of translation studies, hermeneutics, theater studies, and sociology.

Like the first volume in this series (WealthWatch, Pickwick, 2011) this book attempts to do two things: (a) examine the primary socioeconomic motifs in the Bible from a comparative intertextual perspective, and (b) trace the trajectory formed by these motifs through Tanak into early Jewish and Nazarene texts.

Mountaintop Theology invites the reader to revisit biblical events that occurred on the slopes or summits of mountains.

Pauline studies are in a conundrum.

Who of us can possibly imagine the excruciating pain of being crucified?

This book is about stating gospel, especially in the Bible.

Jesus' parting words to his followers were for them to "e;Go therefore and make disciples of all nations"e; (Matt 28:19).

This compact commentary on 1 Corinthians is both readable and full of insights that will engage students, ministers, and scholars alike.

In many places in the Western world, churchgoing is in decline and it cannot be assumed that people have a good grasp of the Bible's content.

How do we live the Christian life?

Do we appreciate to the full why the Jewish believers of the early church "e;were amazed because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on Gentiles"e;?

Equip your kids with a daily bible verse for their protection and guidance all year round with this 365 Days of Bible Verses for Children Aged 6-8.

Why should your child take the time to learn French?

Using the method of intertextuality, Adrian Leske has traced the growth of the prophetic vision from Amos to the Exile, demonstrating how, after the Exile, the dominant influence on that vision down to the time of Jesus is the positive and new message of Deutero-Isaiah.

From battling apartheid to saving the environment, fighting racism to urging tax justice, and Sunday preaching to visiting the sick, this book tells the story of nearly fifty years of active church ministry.

Why does the Christian walk often feel like an ongoing struggle and why does God's creation include imperfection, let alone forces that are intent on thwarting God's creative work?

Protestant evangelical Christian schools are the fastest-growing segment of American private school education.

Kevin Giles has been writing on women in the Bible for over forty years.

Is it right to pray for revival?

There are many ways to learn from the Bible.