Peoples of the Old Testament World

Peoples of the Old Testament World
Author: Alfred J. Hoerth
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 434
Release: 1998-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441206442

Detailed historical and archaeological essays give insight into the many people groups who interacted with and influenced ancient Israel.

Exploring People of the Old Testament

Exploring People of the Old Testament
Author: John Phillips
Publisher: Kregel Academic
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2006-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0825433843

This inaugural volume in the John Phillips Bible Characters series provides a rich exposition of the lives of twenty-seven significant--and sometimes overlooked--people in the Old Testament. An excellent resource for pastors and teachers.

God's People

God's People
Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Total Pages: 126
Release: 1997
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Retells twenty-two stories from the Old Testament, including "Noah and the Flood," "Jacob's Ladder," "Samson and Delilah," and "Esther Speaks for Her People."

Character

Character
Author: Richard Parker
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0310279062

Provides daily devotional guidance using the people and events in the Old Testament as models for faithful and fulfilling Christian living.

The Bible Study

The Bible Study
Author: Zach Windahl
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-12-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780764243097

A Clear, Simple Guide through the Bible Now in one volume and redesigned to help you understand God's Word even better, The Bible Study is your one-year roadmap through Scripture. • DAILY OR WEEKLY READING PLANS provide an uncomplicated, manageable way to personalize your study of the Bible and grow as a Christian. • THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTIONS AND SPACE TO WRITE help you discover what the readings mean and apply what you're learning to your daily life. • OVERVIEWS AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION for each book of the Bible provide helpful context to the big and small aspects of Scripture. With colorful imagery and an engaging design to propel you forward, this easy-to-use study--whether self-led or done with friends--offers a transformative way to connect deeper with God. Join more than 500,000 others who are learning the Bible like never before!

Old Testament Times

Old Testament Times
Author: R. K. Harrison
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780801012860

Recent years have seen a renewed interest in the study of background materials relating to Scripture. More and more Christians are seeking out resources that will help them understand the culture of the times when the Bible was written. Indeed, to fully understand the Old Testament, one must first understand the social, historical, and political forces that affected its writers. Old Testament Times explores and explains the characters and events of the Old Testament in historical perspective. Being released for the first time in a full-color edition, this guide includes - thirty-two maps - seventy photos - eight charts - five illustrations Pastors, small groups, and anyone wishing for a better understanding of biblical times will find an excellent tool in this comprehensive handbook written by one of America's foremost biblical scholars.

The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis

The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis
Author:
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1999
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780802136107

Hailed as "the most radical repackaging of the Bible since Gutenberg", these Pocket Canons give an up-close look at each book of the Bible.

The People's New Testament Commentary

The People's New Testament Commentary
Author: M. Eugene Boring
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 840
Release: 2010-01-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1611641373

M. Eugene Boring and Fred B. Craddock present this new one-volume commentary on the New Testament. Writing from the fundamental conviction that the New Testament is the people's book, Boring and Craddock examine the theological themes and messages of Scripture that speak to the life of discipleship. Their work clarifies matters of history, culture, geography, literature, and translation, enabling people to listen more carefully to the text. This unique commentary is the perfect resource for clergy and church school teachers who seek a reference tool midway between a study Bible and a multivolume commentary on the Bible.