Author: C. Hassell BullockPublisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 0801027950
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A user-friendly guide to the study and interpretation of the Psalms.
Encountering the Book of Psalms
Author: C. Hassell BullockPublisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 0801027950
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A user-friendly guide to the study and interpretation of the Psalms.
Encountering the Book of Hebrews (Encountering Biblical Studies)
Author: Donald A. HagnerPublisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441205365
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Although the Book of Hebrews "is not exactly what most of us would regard as a user-friendly book," notes Donald Hagner, "Hebrews has always been popular among Christians." Encountering the Book of Hebrews was written to help students more fully appreciate the complexities of this favorite section of Scripture. Hagner begins by exploring introductory issues (e.g., historical backgrounds, author, audience, date, purpose, structure, genre) and overarching themes (e.g., heavenly archetypes and earthly copies, the use of the Old Testament, the attitude toward Judaism). The heart of the book then offers a chapter-by-chapter exposition of Hebrews. Unlike commentaries, it does not try to be exhaustive--examining all details and answering all questions--but instead guides students to the issues that are most important for their study of this difficult book. Hagner concludes with a final look at the contribution of Hebrews to the New Testament, New Testament theology, the church, and the individual Christian. As with other volumes in the Encountering Biblical Studies series, Encountering the Book of Hebrews is designed for classroom use and includes a number of helpful features, including further-reading sections, key terms, chapter objectives, and outlines along with numerous sidebars and illustrations.
Encountering God in the Psalms
Author: Michael Ernest TraversPublisher:
ISBN: 9780825438424
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A fresh, in-depth study of the poetry of Psalms, highlighting the character and actions of God in every psalm. Enticing reading and quality resource material.
Encountering Ecclesiastes
Author: James LimburgPublisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802830471
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
The book of Ecclesiastes speaks eloquently to the uncertainties and anxieties that people have experienced through the centuries. James Limburg brings this ancient book to life for readers in our probing, questioning twenty-first-century times. He illuminates the contemporary existential themes in Ecclesiastes -- the quest for meaning in life, the incompleteness of our knowledge, the place of work in human lives, and the need to discover God amid life's uncertainties. A fresh, relevant discussion, arising from Limburg's extensive teaching experience, Encountering Ecclesiastes is ideal for any reader seeking to understand the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes.
Encountering the Book of Isaiah
Author: Bryan E. BeyerPublisher: Baker Academic
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
This clear and readable introduction provides guidance on the history and theology of the book of Isaiah.
Invitation to the Psalms
Author: Rolf A. JacobsonPublisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441241396
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
The Book of Psalms is perhaps the most cherished book in the Old Testament. In this lively volume, two experienced teachers invite students to read and explore the Psalter and roam widely among its poems. The book introduces the dynamics of the biblical text, helping students become careful and attentive readers. It covers how to read Hebrew poetry, the Psalter's basic genres, the idea of "the psalmist," the metaphorical world of the Psalms, and the theology of the Psalms. Sidebars, discussion questions, and plenty of examples enhance the reading experience. This clear and concise guide is accessible to all serious students of the Bible.
On the Book of Psalms
Author: Nahum M. SarnaPublisher: Schocken
ISBN: 0805210237
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
This book is the result of a lifetime of study of the Hebrew Bible by a mature scholar whose love of the Tanakh, and especially of the Psalter, shines through on every page.
Psalms
Author: James Montgomery BoicePublisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 9780801065958
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Boice Commentary series combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a verse-by-verse and section by section reading of various biblical texts. Combining thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, James Montgomery Boice explains the meaning of the text and relates the text's concerns to the church, Christianity, and the world in which we live. Whether used for devotions, preaching, or teaching, this authoritative and thought-provoking series will appeal to a wide range of readers, from serious Bible students to interested laypersons.
Selections from the Book of Psalms
Author: Publisher: Grove Publishing
ISBN: 9780802136756
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Encountering the Book of Psalms (Encountering Biblical Studies)
Author: C. Hassell BullockPublisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1493414461
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Though the Psalms are perhaps the most familiar portion of the Hebrew Bible, they are also among the most difficult to interpret. In this new, thoroughly updated edition of a successful textbook, a respected evangelical Old Testament scholar offers a guide to the book of Psalms that is informed by current scholarship and written at an accessible level. Designed for the undergraduate classroom, it includes photos, sidebars, and other pedagogical aids and features a new interior design.