Author: Thomas Jefferson Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486112519 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 98
Book Description
Jefferson regarded Jesus as a moral guide rather than a divinity. In his unique interpretation of the Bible, he highlights Christ's ethical teachings, discarding the scriptures' supernatural elements, to reflect the deist view of religion.
Author: Bart D. Ehrman Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 9780190621308 Category : Bible Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Accessible to students of all religious backgrounds, this survey text covers every book in the canon and explains the historical and literary problems posed by the biblical texts. Comprehensive yet concise, groundbreaking in scholarship, and rich in pedagogical tools, this is an ideal textbook for one-semester courses on the Bible. Features “Questions for review and reflection”, full colour illustrations (including maps, time lines, charts and photos), “What to expect”, and “At a glance” sections, as well as sections presenting certain issues in more depth.
Author: Tremper Longman III Publisher: Zondervan Academic ISBN: 0310491401 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 168
Book Description
A quick, on-the-ground guide to the Old Testament of the Bible. This rich and practical handbook—an abridged edition of the bestselling book An Introduction to the Old Testament—makes Old Testament scholarship accessible to the everyday reader. Renowned Bible scholar Tremper Longman III gathers the best in historical research and literary analysis to lead you through each book of the Old Testament—from Genesis to Malachi. Most significantly, Longman explores the meaning of each book in light of its cultural setting. Features include: A chapter on each book of the Old Testament with orientating data on what that book is about, key points to understand, when and why it was written, and references to key passages. A section in each chapter about how that book of the Bible anticipates the Gospel. End-of-chapter questions for group discussion or personal reflection. A bibliography of further resources. Introducing the Old Testament makes the words, history, and culture of biblical times come alive for readers. Laypersons as well as church leaders will gain a solid understanding of the historical background and theological message of the Old Testament and be inspired to apply biblical truths to their lives.
Author: Thomas Jefferson
Author: Roy Bullard Chamberlin
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Author: Bart D. Ehrman
Author: Tremper Longman III
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Author: Robert Watt