The Message of Chronicles

The Message of Chronicles
Author: Michael Wilcock
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2022-07-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1514004747

In this insightful, readable commentary, Michael Wilcock shows how the various characters in Chronicles make vivid the truth by which the Lord's people in every generation are to live. This thoughtful exposition on Chronicles sheds light on great overall pattern of God's hand in history, making the book come alive for students, teachers, and anyone seeking to delve deeper in the text.

History, Literature and Theology in the Book of Chronicles

History, Literature and Theology in the Book of Chronicles
Author: Ehud Ben Zvi
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2014-12-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317491440

History, Literature and Theology in the Book of Chronicles presents a new way of approaching this key biblical text, arguing that the Book employs both multiple viewpoints and the knowledge of the past held by its intended readership to reshape social memory and reinforce the authority of God. The Book of Chronicles communicates to its intended readership a theological worldview built around multiple, partial perspectives which inform and balance each other. This is a worldview which emphasizes the limitations of all human knowledge, even of theologically "proper" knowledge. When Chronicles presents the past as explainable it also affirms that those who inhabited it could not predict the future. And, despite expanding an "explainable" past, the Book deliberately frames some of YHWH's actions - crucial events in Israel's social memory - as unexplainable in human terms. The Book serves to rationalise divinely ordained, prescriptive behaviour through its emphasis on the impossibility of adequate human understanding of a past, present and future governed by YHWH.

Unlocking the Bible

Unlocking the Bible
Author: David Pawson
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 1038
Release: 2012-06-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0007378920

David Pawson presents a unique overview of both the Old and New Testaments.

James

James
Author: Greg Gilbert
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2013-04-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433534827

The Knowing the Bible series is a new resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. Each 12-week study leads participants through one book of the Bible and is made up of four basic components: (1) Reflection questions designed to help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlighting the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” showing how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identifying how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from a wide array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on each and every page of the Bible. In this accessible study, pastor and author Greg Gilbert examines the message of James, exploring the book’s difficult teachings on wealth, anointing with oil, prayer, healing, and the relationship between faith and works. Through clear exposition of the biblical text and challenging application questions, Gilbert helps readers rightly understand James as a stirring exhortation to fruitfulness, ultimately written to remind Christians of the necessary connection between genuine faith and heartfelt obedience.

I & II Chronicles

I & II Chronicles
Author: Sara Japhet
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 1105
Release: 1993-04-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0664226418

This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library series, explores the books of I and II Chronicles. The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

Chronicling the Chronicler

Chronicling the Chronicler
Author: Paul S. Evans
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2013
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9781575062907

The thirteen essays in this volume are largely revised papers which were originally presented as part of the Ancient Historiography Seminar of the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies and they investigate particular texts of Chronicles, examine central themes, and consider future prospects for Chronicles study. The volume includes chapters by Shannon E. Baines, Ehud Ben Zvi, Mark J. Boda, Keith Bodner, Paul S. Evans, Louis Jonker, Gary N. Knoppers, Christine Mitchell, Peter J. Sabo, Steven J. Schweitzer, and John W. Wright. The essays represent many different perspectives, methodologies, and conclusions regarding the Chronicler's work and this volume will be of particular interest to scholars and students of Chronicles, ancient Israelite historiography and biblical literature in general.

The Kings of Judah and Israel

The Kings of Judah and Israel
Author: Christopher Knapp
Publisher: Triangle Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1998
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781583391747

The inspired books of Kings and Chronicles bear a relationship one toward the other somewhat similar to the four Gospels. They each give their own insight even though not exactly similar -- no two in the same way. Yet together they form a most perfect harmony, being arranged by one Master of Assemblies. Each Gospel in itself perfect, yet requires what the others contain to express the fourfold beauty there is in Christ. As Christ was King -- so in the two Books into which we want to glance we find kings. Some very Godly, others exceedingly wicked -- others began very wicked and became Godly. The King of kings who came as the true King of spiritual Israel fulfilled all the expectations of the true Israel.

Of Blood and Bone

Of Blood and Bone
Author: Nora Roberts
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 479
Release: 2018-12-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 125012302X

Nora Roberts, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the epic Year One returns with Of Blood and Bone, a new tale of terror and magick in a brand new world. They look like an everyday family living an ordinary life. But beyond the edges of this peaceful farm, unimaginable forces of light and dark have been unleashed. Fallon Swift, approaching her thirteenth birthday, barely knows the world that existed before—the city where her parents lived, now in ruins and reclaimed by nature since the Doom sickened and killed billions. Traveling anywhere is a danger, as vicious gangs of Raiders and fanatics called Purity Warriors search for their next victim. Those like Fallon, in possession of gifts, are hunted—and the time is coming when her true nature, her identity as The One, can no longer be hidden. In a mysterious shelter in the forest, her training is about to begin under the guidance of Mallick, whose skills have been honed over centuries. She will learn the old ways of healing; study and spar; encounter faeries and elves and shifters; and find powers within herself she never imagined. And when the time is right, she will take up the sword, and fight. For until she grows into the woman she was born to be, the world outside will never be whole again.

Chronicles of History and Worship

Chronicles of History and Worship
Author: Patrick Henry Reardon
Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2006
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781888212839

The Old Testament Books of Chronicles contain some of the most neglected passages in all of Scripture. Understanding their message can be a difficult and daunting task for the modern reader. Patrick Reardon brings these important books to life, unfolding their powerful message for our own day. Like any family history, the story of Chronicles is told with a distinct purpose in mind. It asks the question: "What was the real and lasting significance of King David and his house?" Beginning with the long list of names of the first chapter, this heritage is revealed in cosmic significance. It has in fact become the family tree of every true believer. One volume in the Orthodox Christian Reflections series, which also includes: Creation and the Patriarchal Histories: Orthodox Christian Reflections on the Book of Genesis The Trial of Job: Orthodox Christian Reflections on the Book of Job Wise Lives: Orthodox Christian Reflections on the Wisdom of Sirach

1–2 Kings

1–2 Kings
Author: Gavin Ortlund
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2017-03-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433553732

The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on every page of the Bible. The books of 1–2 Kings describe the period of monarchy in ancient Israel, highlighting a clear contrast between the covenant-keeping God and the covenantbreaking people of Israel. Walking readers through these two books, this 12-week study guide helps us see God’s mercy and grace as he offers blessings instead of curses to his people in response to their disobedience—pointing forward to the faithfulness of the Redeemer yet to come.