The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture

The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture
Author: Yoram Hazony
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2012-07-30
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0521176670

This book offers a new framework for reading the Bible as a work of reason.

The Hebrew Scriptures

The Hebrew Scriptures
Author: McGahan Publishing House
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1608
Release: 2021-11-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951252144

An Original and Profound Experience with the Old Testament With The Hebrew Scriptures, McGahan Publishing House presents an original and profound reading experience of the Old Testament that is focused on the writers' literary artistry that shaped the theological messages. The book's revised order, aligned to the long-standing traditional order of the Hebrew Bible, also has important implications for interpreting the Hebrew Scriptures as a whole. There are four major introductions - the Hebrew Scriptures, the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings. Each book in the scriptures also has its own introduction. Each introduction is written by a prominent scholar in the Old Testament and Hebrew. The goal for each introduction is to orient the reader toward matters such as basic background, the material covered, literary movement and shaping, and the theological purpose of the book or sections. This project will be beneficial for any Christian wishing to fully understand the Old Testament's purpose and usefulness. This volume will be a great resource for a layperson, college and seminary students, ministers - anyone who has a desire to learn about the ancient writings of the Hebrew Scriptures. Features: - The arrangement of the books follows the long-standing traditional order of the Hebrew Bible - Verse numbers have been removed, with chapters only, line numbers in lieu of verses, and a single-column format - 39 introductions written by 34 Old Testament scholars from across the globe - Notable contributors include Nancy L. deClaissé-Walford, Stephen Dempster, John Goldingay, Tremper Longman, and more.

Scribes and Schools

Scribes and Schools
Author: Philip R. Davies
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664227289

Scribes and Schools is an examination of the processes which led to the canonization of the Hebrew Bible. Philip Davies sheds light on the social reasons for the development of the canon and in so doing presents a clear picture of how the Bible came into being. Volumes in the Library of Ancient Israel draw on multiple disciplines--such as archaeology, anthropology, sociology, linguistics, and literary criticism--to illuminate the everyday realities and social subtleties these ancient cultures experienced. This series employs sophisticated methods resulting in original contributions that depict the reality of the people behind the Hebrew Bible and interprets these insights for a wide variety of readers.

Wrestling the Word

Wrestling the Word
Author: Carolyn J. Sharp
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2010-11-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1611640792

This lively book for introductory Old Testament classes offers an appealing illustration of how faith and academic study can work together, motivating and equipping Christian believers to turn to the Old Testament as a profound resource for their daily negotiations of faith, identity, and culture. Throughout, Carolyn J. Sharp focuses on the basic fundamentals that are a necessary part of every student's education.

The Old Testament

The Old Testament
Author: Michael David Coogan
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780199946617

Lucidly written by leading biblical scholar Michael D. Coogan, this balanced, engaging, and up-to-date introduction to the Hebrew scriptures distills the best of current scholarship. Employing the narrative chronology of the Bible itself and the history of the ancient Near East as a framework, Coogan covers all the books of the Hebrew Bible, along with the deuterocanonical books included in the Bible used by many Christians. He works from a primarily historical and critical methodology but also introduces students to literary analysis and other interpretive strategies. A FREE 6-month subscription to Oxford Biblical Studies Online (www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com)--a $180 value--is included with the purchase of every new copy of this text. SAVE YOUR STUDENTS 20%! This text is available in a discounted package with The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version, College Edition, Fourth Edition. To assign this package, order package ISBN 978-0-19-935856-4. For additional Bibles and packaging options, contact your Oxford University Press Representative at 800.280.0280

The Natural History of the Bible

The Natural History of the Bible
Author: Daniel Hillel
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2006
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780231133623

Combining his scientific work as an ecologist with a life-long study of the Bible, Daniel Hillel offers fresh perspectives on biblical views of the environment and the origin of ethical monotheism.

Holy Bible (NIV)

Holy Bible (NIV)
Author: Various Authors,
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 6793
Release: 2008-09-02
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0310294142

The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

From Jesus to Christ

From Jesus to Christ
Author: Paula Fredriksen
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2008-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0300164106

"Magisterial. . . . A learned, brilliant and enjoyable study."—Géza Vermès, Times Literary Supplement In this exciting book, Paula Fredriksen explains the variety of New Testament images of Jesus by exploring the ways that the new Christian communities interpreted his mission and message in light of the delay of the Kingdom he had preached. This edition includes an introduction reviews the most recent scholarship on Jesus and its implications for both history and theology. "Brilliant and lucidly written, full of original and fascinating insights."—Reginald H. Fuller, Journal of the American Academy of Religion "This is a first-rate work of a first-rate historian."—James D. Tabor, Journal of Religion "Fredriksen confronts her documents—principally the writings of the New Testament—as an archaeologist would an especially rich complex site. With great care she distinguishes the literary images from historical fact. As she does so, she explains the images of Jesus in terms of the strategies and purposes of the writers Paul, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John."—Thomas D’Evelyn, Christian Science Monitor

The Christian Old Testament

The Christian Old Testament
Author: Lawrence R. Farley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2012
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9781936270538

Many Christians see the Old Testament as "the other Testament": a source of exciting stories to tell the kids, but not very relevant to the Christian life. The Christian Old Testament reveals the Hebrew Scriptures as the essential context of Christianity, as well as a many-layered revelation of Christ Himself. Follow along as Fr. Lawrence Farley explores the Christian significance of every book of the Old Testament.