Christianity: sacred texts and revered writings

Find academic sophistication, pastoral sensitivity, and accessibility in the award-winning BECNT seriesRobert Yarbrough, coauthor of the bestselling Encountering the New Testament, offers a historical and theological commentary on the Johannine Epistles in this addition to the BECNT series.

The CSB Day-by-Day Chronological Bible features a narrative approach to the Bible, arranging the full text into a clear chronological reading plan with daily readings guided by Dr.

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This book reassesses the case for single authorship via an innovative statistical analysis that reveals significant stylistic differences between Luke and Acts.

Give Us This Day is a unique daily devotional commentary for the entire New Testament based on the ancient method called lectio divina.

Brimming with lavish, full-color photos and graphics, the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary walks you verse by verse through all the books of the New Testament.

Spiritual resource for Bible study and reflection/discussion prior to church meetings.

Is there evidence for a distinct “wisdom tradition” in ancient Israel?

This commentary shows the way in which Paul interprets the Torah for the Gentiles: concretely, realistically, sensitively, and argumentatively.

Experience the confidence and joy of living as a beloved daughter of GodWhen it comes to being a daughter of God, you have questions.

In an era marked by profound upheaval and transformation, the Baruch Apocalypses emerged as powerful expressions of Jewish faith and enduring hope.

An inspirational call for a return to the tenets of traditional architecture as a remedy for the dehumanizing standards of modern architecture *; Explains how modern architecture is emblematic of our current estrangement from the spiritual principles that shaped humanity's greatest civilizations *; Reveals how the ancient laws of sacred proportion and harmony can be restored The ugly buildings that characterize the modern landscape are inferior not only to the great cathedrals of medieval Europe and the temples of ancient Egypt and Greece, but even to lesser buildings of the more recent past.

Leading biblical scholar Thomas Schreiner provides an easy-to-navigate resource for studying and understanding the Acts of the Apostles and the Pauline Letters.

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.

The Qur'an and the Bible have been called "e;intertwined scriptures"e; due to the Qur'an's frequent invocation of biblical narratives and figures.

Sometimes it is easy to view the Old Testament as difficult to apply to our day-to-day lives.

Just turning on the news lets us know we are living in uncertain times.

This is the story of a Englishman who gave up a job in journalism to spend fourteen years with the controversial Indian mystic Osho, also known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and frequently referred to as 'the sex guru'.

Koheleth's powerful guidebook for living without certainty and security in a world of constant change can become a companion for your own spiritual journey.

"Es gäbe zwei Orte, wo alle Wünsche in ihre eigene Erfüllung übergehen: den Himmel und die Hölle.

The unique essays in this collection use the underlying allegiance to scripture in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity to underscore the deep affinities between the three monotheistic traditions while at the same time encouraging respect for the differences between the traditions to be preserved.

Eine Definition von mystischer Erfahrung bildet den Angelpunkt dieser Studie, die das kontemplative Gebet des Centering Prayer von Thomas Keating OCSO kritisch würdigt und weiterentwickelt.

Gain a Clearer Picture of the End Times In this age of global uncertainty, many are constantly plagued by anxiety, fear, and contention.

This volume is an engaging and provocative introduction to Feminist Biblical Studies.

"e;Secrets of Strict Observance"e; delves into the veiled world of Freemasonry, offering a rare glimpse into the rituals and historical significance of this enigmatic fraternity.

Giving careful exegetical attention to Paul's letter to the Romans, Kevin W.

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Designed for the pastor and Bible teacher, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament features today's top New Testament scholars and brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume.

This is the fourth volume in an influential series that presents a basic revaluation of the nature of mysticism.

Für viele Pfarrer und Lehrer ist es schwierig, nach dem Studium theologisch "am Ball zu bleiben".

The Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries provide compact, critical commentaries on the books of the Old Testament for the use of theological students and pastors.

Much has been written about the life, ministry, and theology of the apostle Paul.

This book examines the problem of divine transgenerational punishment and the writers who confronted it.

Comprised of contributions from scholars across the globe, The Oxford Handbook of Biblical Narrative is a state-of-the-art anthology, offering critical treatments of both the Bible's narratives and topics related to the Bible's narrative constructions.