Companion To The Old Testament

Author : Matthew L. Skinner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1481315064

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A Companion to the New Testament by Matthew L. Skinner Pdf

A Companion to the New Testament draws readers deep inside the New Testament by providing a basic orientation to its literary contours and its ways of talking about theological matters. Designed especially for students learning to navigate the Bible as Christian Scripture, the Companion serves as an accessible, reliable, and engaging guide to each New Testament book's contents. It explores these books' capacity for informing Christian faith and life--among ancient audiences and also within Christian communities through time. Individual chapters offer thorough overviews of each New Testament book, helping readers consider its historical setting, cultural assumptions, literary dynamics, and theological points of view. The Companion consistently illustrates how social conditions and community identities left their marks on the particular theological rhetoric of the New Testament. Author Matthew Skinner draws on his extensive teaching experience to orient readers to theological convictions and social realities reflected in Scripture. He pays special attention to the New Testament's use of the Old Testament, the Roman Empire's influence on Christian ideas and practices, the place of women in the early church's life and teachings, the influence of Jewish apocalyptic themes on the New Testament, and ways that certain New Testament emphases have shaped basic Christian beliefs. This first volume of the Companion explains that the Gospels are the results of the early churches' efforts to preserve memories about the life and teaching of Jesus, his character, and his enduring significance. Readers discover that Jesus' followers told their stories about him because of their desire to give testimony to him as the Christ and the agent of divine salvation. Likewise, the Companion's treatment of Acts underscores that book's understanding of God as active in the world, a God who continues the ministry Jesus began but does so now in and around the churches formed by Jesus' followers. The earliest churches' narratives about their Lord and their origins were theological narratives--stories meant to communicate believers' convictions about God and God's commitment to the world.

Author : Stephen B. Chapman,Marvin A. Sweeney
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521883207

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The Cambridge Companion to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament by Stephen B. Chapman,Marvin A. Sweeney Pdf

This volume features an impressive array of leading biblical scholars and presents an illuminating and lively cross-section of this traditional field of study. Treating core topics and changing methodologies within twenty-three comprehensive chapters, this Companion provides an outstanding introduction to the historical origins and literary character of the canonical literature.

Author : Bruce M. Metzger,Michael David Coogan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 930 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1993-10-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199743919

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The Oxford Companion to the Bible by Bruce M. Metzger,Michael David Coogan Pdf

The Bible has had an immeasurable influence on Western culture, touching on virtually every aspect of our lives. It is one of the great wellsprings of Western religious, ethical, and philosophical traditions. It has been an endless source of inspiration to artists, from classic works such as Michaelangelo's Last Judgment, Handel's Messiah, or Milton's Paradise Lost, to modern works such as Thomas Mann's Joseph and His Brothers or Martin Scorsese's controversial Last Temptation of Christ. For countless generations, it has been a comfort in suffering, a place to reflect on the mysteries of birth, death, and immortality. Its stories and characters are an integral part of the repertoire of every educated adult, forming an enduring bond that spans thousands of years and embraces a vast community of believers and nonbelievers. The Oxford Companion to the Bible provides an authoritative one-volume reference to the people, places, events, books, institutions, religious belief, and secular influence of the Bible. Written by more than 250 scholars from some 20 nations and embracing a wide variety of perspectives, the Companion offers over seven hundred entries, ranging from brief identifications--who is Dives? where is Pisgah?--to extensive interpretive essays on topics such as the influence of the Bible on music or law. Ranging far beyond the scope of a traditional Bible dictionary, the Companion features, in addition to its many informative, factual entries, an abundance of interpretive essays. Here are extended entries on religious concepts from immortality, sin, and grace, to baptism, ethics, and the Holy Spirit. The contributors also explore biblical views of modern issues such as homosexuality, marriage, and anti-Semitism, and the impact of the Bible on the secular world (including a four-part article on the Bible's influence on literature). Of course, the Companion can also serve as a handy reference, the first place to turn to find factual information on the Bible. Readers will find fascinating, informative articles on all the books of the Bible--including the Apocrypha and many other ancient texts, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, Pseudepigrapha, and the Mishrah. Virtually every figure who walked across the biblical stage is identified here, ranging from Rebekah, Rachel, and Mary, to Joseph, Barabbas, and Jesus. The Companion also offers entries that shed light on daily life in ancient Israel and the earliest Christian communities, with fascinating articles on feasts and festivals, clothing, medicine, units of time, houses, and furniture. Finally, there are twenty-eight pages of full-color maps, providing an accurate, detailed portrait of the biblical world. A vast compendium of information related to scriptures, here is an ideal complement to the Bible, an essential volume for every home and library, the first place to turn for information on the central book of Western culture.

Author : Kerry Muhlestein
Publisher : Covenant Communications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Bible
ISBN : 162108471X

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The Essential Old Testament Companion by Kerry Muhlestein Pdf

An overview of every book in the Old Testament, highlighting key concepts, passages, helpful character descriptions as well as storyline summaries.

Author : Gordon D. Fee,Robert L. Jr. Hubbard
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 865 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802838230

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The Eerdmans Companion to the Bible by Gordon D. Fee,Robert L. Jr. Hubbard Pdf

An introduction to the Bible offers background material on the text, its history, and the Bible world, summaries of each section and book, and information on civilization in Biblical times and the historical context.

Author : Hywel Clifford
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334053958

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Companion to the Old Testament by Hywel Clifford Pdf

This book offers guidance and enrichment for first-time and experienced readers of the Old Testament.

Author : Charles Julius Guiteau
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Apologetics
ISBN : HARVARD:AH4VEK

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The Truth: a Companion to the Bible by Charles Julius Guiteau Pdf

Author : Curtiss Paul DeYoung,Wilda C. Gafney,Leticia A. Guardiola-Saenz
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781451403305

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The Peoples' Companion to the Bible by Curtiss Paul DeYoung,Wilda C. Gafney,Leticia A. Guardiola-Saenz Pdf

Highlighting the role of cultures in both the development of the Bible and in its subsequent reception around the world, The Peoples' Companion to the Bible enables students to see how social location-including gender, ethnicity, social class, and cultural pluralism-has figured in the ways particular peoples have understood the biblical text. But it also helps students formulate their own social location and biblical horizon as a key to understanding the Bible and its import for them.

Author : J. R. Porter
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0785829342

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The New Illustrated Companion to the Bible by J. R. Porter Pdf

Illustrated with more than 420 color photographs and maps, J. R. Porter's authoritative and engaging essays focus on biblical narratives to illuminate their meanings and context. The substantial introduction brings together the latest scholarship on how the Bible was written, compiled, and handed down from generation to generation, and discusses its far reaching influence throughout history. With deft and profound scholarship, Porter addresses many of the myths and mysteries surrounding the life of the historical Jesus, and looks at the changing interpretations of him through the years, from revolutionary to mystic and prophet. Includes a fully cross referenced, book by book summary of the Bible, a glossary of biblical terms, and a comprehensive bibliography and index. An authoritative and comprehensive guide to the books, episodes, figures, and places of the Bible, with a detailed overview of the life and the significance of Jesus Christ Illuminates the Bible's characters, events and themes, from Genesis to the Book of Revelation Draws up the Gospels and other evidence to present the fullest and most vivid account of the life of Jesus Christ More than 420 color photographs and maps Includes a fascinating illustrated commentary on Jesus in art Written by leading biblical scholar J. R. Porter based on his many years of research Offers a wealth of maps, charts, tables, family trees, and special features on key topics for easy reference Concludes with a book by book summary of the Bible

Author : Howard Clark Kee,Eric M. Meyers,John Rogerson,Amy-Jill Levine,Anthony J. Saldarini
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-11-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0521869978

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The Cambridge Companion to the Bible by Howard Clark Kee,Eric M. Meyers,John Rogerson,Amy-Jill Levine,Anthony J. Saldarini Pdf

The Cambridge Companion to the Bible, Second Edition focuses on the ever-changing social and cultural contexts in which the biblical authors and their original readers lived. The authors of the first edition were chosen for their internationally recognized expertise in their respective fields: the history and literature of Israel; postbiblical Judaism; biblical archaeology; and the origins and early literature of Christianity. In this second edition, all of their chapters have been updated and thoroughly revised, with a view towards better investigating the social histories embedded in the biblical texts and incorporating the most recent archaeological discoveries from the Ancient Near East and Hellenistic worlds.

Author : John H. Walton,Mark L. Strauss,Ted Cooper, Jr.
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310303268

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The Essential Bible Companion by John H. Walton,Mark L. Strauss,Ted Cooper, Jr. Pdf

At your fingertips: the most vital information you need for reading and truly understanding the Bible. The Essential Bible Companion is a unique, easy-to-use reference guide that gives you clear, crisp insights into the Bible, book by book. Developed by two world-class Bible scholars and the creator of The Bible in 90 Days curriculum, this compact reference tool visually lays out the key details for each book of the Bible, including: Essential background information, such as the underlying purpose, the key terms and concepts, and the key teachings about God in that book. An easy-to-reference timeline of the book with callouts for notable events. Important people to know. Key verses, maps, and historical introductions. Between the brief introductions you might find in a study Bible and the overwhelming amount of detail in an exhaustive reference handbook or commentary, The Essential Bible Companion strikes the perfect balance of manageable information that doesn't distract or detract from Scripture itself. This richly informative volume will assist you on your journey toward a well-grounded biblical faith.

Author : Corrine L. Carvalho
Publisher : Anselm Academic Christian Brothers Pub.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1599826259

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Anselm Companion to the Old Testament by Corrine L. Carvalho Pdf

Filled with accessible and well-researched essays by leading biblical scholars, Anselm Companion to the Old Testament is a contemporary resource for academic study of the Old Testament. TOPICS INCLUDE: *Bible Translations *Methods of Biblical Interpretation *Geography and Archaeology *The Social World and Religions of Ancient Israel *Introduction to the Wisdom Literature *Jewish Biblical Interpretation

Author : Corrine L. Carvalho
Publisher : Anselm Academic
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1599824949

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Anselm Companion to the Bible by Corrine L. Carvalho Pdf

With contributions from leading North American biblical scholars, The Anselm Companion to the Bible is geared to students of diverse faith backgrounds who are new to studying the Bible in an academic environment. The Companion offers ease and flexibility as it can be used with any translation of the Bible. Filled with well-written essays on a variety of topics, the Companion also engages readers with full-color images, thoughtful study and discussion questions, and a brief bibliography. The Companion is organized into four parts: introductions to biblical studies and the Old and New Testaments, and a collection of additional study aids.

Author : John Henry Blunt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Bible
ISBN : OXFORD:600096430

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A Companion to the Old Testament by John Henry Blunt Pdf

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368151843

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A Companion to the Old Testament by Anonymous Pdf

Reprint of the original.