Numerical Sayings in the Old Testament

Numerical Sayings in the Old Testament
Author: Roth
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2014-09-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004275363

Preliminary material /W. M. w. Roth -- Introduction /W. M. W. Roth -- Chapter One: The Structure of the Numerical Saying /W. M. w. Roth -- Chapter Two: Narrative Numerical Sayings /W. M. w. Roth -- Chapter Three: Reflective Numerical Sayings /W. M. w. Roth -- Chapter Four: Hortative Numerical Sayings /W. M. w. Roth -- Conclusion /W. M. w. Roth -- Index of Passages /W. M. w. Roth.

Hard Sayings of the Bible

Hard Sayings of the Bible
Author: Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-05-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830815406

Now in paperback, Hard Sayings of the Bible has explanations for over five hundred of the most troubling verses to test the minds and hearts of Bible readers. Verse by verse, four distinguished Bible scholars take you behind the scenes to find succinct solutions to the most difficult verses in Scripture.

Revelation

Revelation
Author:
Publisher: Canongate Books
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0857861018

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Number in Scripture

Number in Scripture
Author: E.W. Bullinger
Publisher: Ravenio Books
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2015-04-22
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Unlock the hidden codes woven into the fabric of the Bible with E.W. Bullinger’s groundbreaking work, Number in Scripture. In this illuminating exploration, Bullinger reveals that numbers are more than mere mathematical symbols—they carry profound spiritual significance. From the sacred seven to the mystical forty, each number tells a story—a thread connecting the earthly to the heavenly. Discover how numbers serve as prophetic markers, pointing to God’s unfolding plan. Whether you’re a theologian, a seeker, or simply curious, Bullinger’s insights will forever change how you read the Bible.

The Book of the Proverbs

The Book of the Proverbs
Author: Roger Norman Whybray
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 204
Release: 1995
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9789004103740

This book, the first of a series, describes the course of modern interpretation of the book of Proverbs. The topics covered include origins, background and dating, literary aspects and theological ideas. More than 350 books and articles are discussed.

Reading the Old Testament

Reading the Old Testament
Author: John Barton
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 322
Release: 1996-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664257248

John Barton's revised classic text is intended for students who have already learned some of the techniques of biblical study and who wish to explore the implications and aims of the various critical methods currently in use. Chapters include: form criticism, redaction criticism, canonical criticism, structuralism, reader-response criticism, and postmodern approaches.

The Dynamics of Early Judaean Law

The Dynamics of Early Judaean Law
Author: Sandra Jacobs
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2024-12-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3110531666

This collection of essays explores aspects of civil and criminal law in ancient Judaea. Whereas the majority of studies on Judaean law focus on biblical law codes (and, therefore, on laws related to sacrifice, cultic purity, and personal piety) this volume focus on laws related to the social and economic dealings of Judaeans in the Neo-Babylonian, Persian, and Greco-Roman periods and on the contribution of epigraphic and archival sources and to the study of this material.

Proverbs

Proverbs
Author: Paul Koptak
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310520681

The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.