Biblical Criticism & Interpretation

Author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Learning to Pray on one of the most intriguing events in the New Testament. "this remarkable testimony demonstrates the power of a single Gospel story. This is soul-nourishing and highly...

In The Surprising Genius of Jesus, Peter J. Williams examines the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15 to show the genius, creativity, and wisdom of Jesus's teachings.About the AuthorPeter J. Williams (PhD, University of Cambridge) is the principal of...

Many today may see the relationship between God and humanity as one of passive submission and thus unquestioning. Two outstanding Dominicans, Timothy Radcliffe and Lukasz Popko. suggest otherwise. Questioning God explores Biblical conversations with...

An easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible studyBeloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson (R) Chain-Reference (R) Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781119832188Author Aaron LarsonFormat PaperbackImprint John Wiley & Sons IncPublisher John Wiley & Sons Inc

For decades students, professors, clergy, and general readers have relied on The New Oxford Annotated Apocrypha as an unparalleled authority on the Apocrypha. This fifth edition remains the best way to study and understand the material at home or in the...

This comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament apocryphal books summarizes their context, message, and significance. The first edition has been very well reviewed and widely adopted. It is the most substantial introduction to the...

In Ministry in the New Realm, bestselling author Dane Ortlund explores 2 Corinthians to reveal the deeply paradoxical nature of the Christian life-how Christ ushered in the new realm where power is intertwined with weakness. About the AuthorDane C...

Searching For Meaning introduces readers to the different methods used to interpret the New Testament. Top scholars give a short definition of a particular criticism and then Paula Gooder gives a practical example to demonstrate how that criticism can be...

This Very Short Introduction offers a clear, accessible, and concise account of the apocryphal gospels - exploring their origins, their discovery, and discussing how the various texts have been interpreted both by the Church and beyond. Looking at...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830852239Author Jackson W.Format PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint IVP AcademicPublisher IVP AcademicWeight(grams) 342gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 153mm * 18mm

Esteemed scholar, Alec Motyer, presents a salvation pledge on display in this introduction to Old Testament covenant theology Signs, laws, sacrifices, kings, priests: How do they all fit together? Alec Motyer answers with five lectures that intricately...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781586177225Author Brant PitreFormat HardbackPage Count 1060Imprint Ignatius PressPublisher Ignatius PressWeight(grams) 1724gDimensions(mm) 259mm * 185mm *...

Sixty-Six Books. One Story. All About One Name.Encounter the living Jesus in all of Scripture. From the Passion movement, The Jesus Bible, ESV Edition, lifts Jesus up as the lead story of the Bible and encourages you to faithfully follow him as you...

'An invaluable resource for both students and teachers.' Dr Lucy Peppiatt Tried, tested and trusted by students and teachers across the world, this widely respected study guide enables the reader to engage with an array of essential topics,...

A long-awaited illumination of the mystical movement that teaches 'Gnosis' - knowledge of God as opposed to unquestioning faithAcclaimed author Andrew Phillip Smith delves into the myths and practices of this ancient movement, exploring its early...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780825443367Author Andreas J. KoestenbergerFormat HardbackPage Count 448Imprint Kregel Publications,U.S.Publisher Kregel Publications,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Kierkegaard's infamous and hugely influential philosophical work on faith, choice and sacrificeIn Fear and Trembling Kierkegaard, writing under the pseudonym Johannes de silentio, expounds his personal view of religion through the scene in Genesis in...

The second edition of David Bentley Hart's critically acclaimed New Testament translation David Bentley Hart's translation of the New Testament, first published in 2017, was hailed as a "remarkable feat" and as a "strange, disconcerting, radical...

What words come to mind when we think of God? Merciful? Just? Compassionate? In fact, the Bible lays out God's primary qualities clearly: jealous, petty, unforgiving, bloodthirsty, vindictive-and worse! Originally conceived as a joint presentation...

Rowan Williams explores the essentials of Paul's thought for complete beginners - as well as for those who've read Paul's letters many times before and want to see them in a fresh light. Written at a highly accessible level, this book would make a...

Southwestern Journal of Theology 2023 Book Award (Biblical Studies) Union with Christ is an important theological and practical concept that has received considerable attention in recent years. But not much consideration has been given to this union...

This is the follow-up to the massively successful Lent for Everyone: Luke Year C, bringing Lent reading to a new audience. The book gently takes the reader through the designated Lectionary readings for every day of Lent and Easter. The Bible readings...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060936990Author Abraham J. HeschelFormat PaperbackPage Count 704Imprint HarperPerennialPublisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc

A senior scholar and teacher with four decades of classroom experience offers a concise, student-level theology of the entire Old Testament. W. H. Bellinger Jr. uses ancient Israel's confession of faith, the Psalms, to introduce the sweep of Old...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802879097Author Amy PeelerFormat PaperbackPage Count 286Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing CoPublisher William B Eerdmans Publishing CoWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780825444739Author Tremper LongmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Kregel Publications,U.S.Publisher Kregel Publications,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Matthew - the visit of the Magi, the Sermon on the Mount, the Great Commission: these are only a few of the well-known passages that draw readers specifically to Matthew's gospel. Yet it begins with a forbidding list of unknown names and apparently...

In The Day the Revolution Began Tom Wright invites you to consider the full meaning of the event at the heart of the Christian faith - Jesus' crucifixion. As he did in his acclaimed Surprised by Hope, Wright once again challenges commonly held...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060859510Author Bart EhrmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint HarperOnePublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 214gDimensions(mm) 135mm *...

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For over 50 years students, professors, clergy, and general readers have relied on The New Oxford Annotated Bible as an unparalleled authority in Study Bibles. This fifth edition of the Annotated remains the best way to study and understand the Bible at...

This book explores the biblical covenants and how they form the structure of the Bible and inform the Christian life. Featuring contributions from 26 scholars, this monumental work in reformed scholarship is biblically grounded, systematically conveyed,...

Misuse of the Bible has made hatred holy. In this provocative book, Adrian Thatcher argues that debates on sexuality currently raging through the churches are the latest outbreak in a long line of savage interpretations of the Bible. Fascinating reading...

'Give thanks to YHWH, for he is good, for his covenant faithfulness endures for ever' (Ps. 136:1; a.t.) There are now numerous models that seek to explain how the biblical covenants relate to one another. In an attempt to evaluate these models, James...

First published in 2004, The Jewish Study Bible is a landmark, one-volume resource tailored especially for the needs of students of the Hebrew Bible. It has won acclaim from readers in all religious traditions. The Jewish Study Bible combines the...

Grasp the full meaning behind the original Greek and Hebrew texts with the first-of-its-kind Amplified (R) Study Bible The Amplified (R) translation was created to deliver enhanced understanding of the rich nuances and shades of meaning of the original...

2023 Word Guild Award Winner (Biblical Studies) This paradigm-shifting study is the first book-length investigation into the compositional dates of the New Testament to be published in over forty years. It argues that, with the notable exception of...

For over 50 years students, professors, clergy, and general readers have relied on The New Oxford Annotated Bible as an unparalleled authority in Study Bibles. This fifth edition of the Annotated remains the best way to study and understand the Bible at...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506481388Author Phyllis TribleFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Fortress Press,U.S.Publisher 1517 MediaWeight(grams) 318g