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Author: Matthias Henze Publisher: Fortress Press ISBN: 1506406432 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 241
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Do you want to understand Jesus of Nazareth, his apostles, and the rise of early Christianity? Reading the Old Testament is not enough, writes Matthias Henze in this slender volume aimed at the student of the Bible. To understand the Jews of the Second Temple period, it’s essential to read what they wrote—and what Jesus and his followers might have read—beyond the Hebrew scriptures. Henze introduces the four-century gap between the Old and New Testaments and some of the writings produced during this period (different Old Testaments, the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls); discusses how these texts have been read from the Reformation to the present, emphasizing the importance of the discovery of Qumran; guides the student’s encounter with select texts from each collection; and then introduces key ideas found in specific New Testament texts that simply can’t be understood without these early Jewish “intertestamental” writings—the Messiah, angels and demons, the law, and the resurrection of the dead. Finally, he discusses the role of these writings in the “parting of the ways” between Judaism and Christianity. Mind the Gap broadens curious students’ perspectives on early Judaism and early Christianity and welcomes them to deeper study.
Author: Matthias Henze Publisher: Fortress Press ISBN: 1506406432 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 241
Book Description
Do you want to understand Jesus of Nazareth, his apostles, and the rise of early Christianity? Reading the Old Testament is not enough, writes Matthias Henze in this slender volume aimed at the student of the Bible. To understand the Jews of the Second Temple period, it’s essential to read what they wrote—and what Jesus and his followers might have read—beyond the Hebrew scriptures. Henze introduces the four-century gap between the Old and New Testaments and some of the writings produced during this period (different Old Testaments, the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls); discusses how these texts have been read from the Reformation to the present, emphasizing the importance of the discovery of Qumran; guides the student’s encounter with select texts from each collection; and then introduces key ideas found in specific New Testament texts that simply can’t be understood without these early Jewish “intertestamental” writings—the Messiah, angels and demons, the law, and the resurrection of the dead. Finally, he discusses the role of these writings in the “parting of the ways” between Judaism and Christianity. Mind the Gap broadens curious students’ perspectives on early Judaism and early Christianity and welcomes them to deeper study.
Author: Eugene H. Merrill Publisher: Baker Books ISBN: 1441217037 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 560
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From the origins and exodus to the restoration and new hope, Kingdom of Priests offers a comprehensive introduction to the history of Old Testament Israel. Merrill explores the history of ancient Israel not only from Old Testament texts but also from the literary and archeological sources of the ancient Near East. After selling more than 30,000 copies, the book has now been updated and revised. The second edition addresses and interacts with current debates in the history of ancient Israel, offering an up-to-date articulation of a conservative evangelical position on historical matters. The text is accented with nearly twenty maps and charts.
Author: Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc. ISBN: 9780802136107 Category : Bible Languages : en Pages : 146
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Hailed as "the most radical repackaging of the Bible since Gutenberg", these Pocket Canons give an up-close look at each book of the Bible.
Author: Mark Geller Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 156
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An inspired vision.Linking biblical quotations to modern photographs of the Holy Land has created a unique publication to be cherished and enjoyed. Over 70 leading international photographers have contributed some of their finest work to create one of the most stunning collections of photographs of Israel ever assembled.There are spectacular photographs of Israel's rugged deserts and lush green landscapes, powerful images of climactic historical events, picturesque people portraits, colorful sporting pictures, breath-taking aerial views, dramatic images of war and peace.The photographs are striking in their own right. Yet clearly juxtaposed with the biblical quotations, they take on a new resonance.Some force you to make startling new interpretations of the photograph in question. Some underline the remarkable relevance of the biblical text to today's world. Others take on an astounding prophetic quality.Above all it reveals how the power, wisdom and poetry of those sacred biblical passages still inspires today.Some Editorial Reviews"A feast for the eye and mind. An apt pairing of biblical quotes and outstanding contemporary photographs has created an Israel picture book to delight." (The Jerusalem Post)."Stunning photos drawn from famous artists from around the world are matched by appropriate passages from the biblical scriptures" (Evangelism)"You can do no better than buy this masterpiece" (Evening Telegraph)."Powerful words and strong images, artfully combined" (Centrepiece)."Testaments of Israel provides a welcome relief to the countless books which dwell exclusively on the familiar tourist attractions" (Baptist Times).A haunting and effective experience . . . remarkably successful (The Jewish Chronicle)"Beautifully juxtaposes ancient and modern . . . a country of contrasts and surprises". (Manchester Evening News)."A powerfully arresting combination" (Hampstead and Highgate Express)"A major collection of work" (The Geographical Magazine of Israel).About the authors:John WagnerJohn has had a long and personal association with Israel and biblical history.In conjunction with Mark Geller, John produced a series of widely acclaimed audio CDs called "Bible Newscasts" which depicted biblical events in the format of 15-minute BBC style news broadcasts.John's particular interest in photography stood him in good stead when he became president of Victor Hasselblad Inc., the US subsidiary of the famous Swedish camera manufacturer. The idea of Testaments of Israel was first conceived during a series of visits to Israel where he shot a portfolio of photographs linked to biblical quotations.Following a successful international business career, John returned to the project and was able to devote the necessary time and resources to bring his concept to fruition and create this unique publication - unquestionably a labour of love.Professor Mark GellerAfter finishing his degrees at Princeton and Brandeis Universities (also spending a year at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem), Mark Geller came to London University in 1973, where he is now Jewish Chronicle Professor.For the past 38 years, Mark has served as Director of the Institute of Jewish Studies at University College London. He also spent 9 years as Head of the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies. He has written and edited numerous articles and books on the Ancient Near East and has been an invited Research Fellow at Universities and Research Institutes in Munich, Philadelphia, Paris, and Leipzig, as well as in Holland. He served for nine years as a Guest Professor at the Free University, Berlin.Generously providing his time and expertise to the hilt and working from the original Hebrew text, Professor Geller meticulously researched over 70 inspirational quotations for the Testaments of Israel project.
Author: Israel Finkelstein Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0743223381 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 401
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In this groundbreaking work that sets apart fact and legend, authors Finkelstein and Silberman use significant archeological discoveries to provide historical information about biblical Israel and its neighbors. In this iconoclastic and provocative work, leading scholars Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman draw on recent archaeological research to present a dramatically revised portrait of ancient Israel and its neighbors. They argue that crucial evidence (or a telling lack of evidence) at digs in Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon suggests that many of the most famous stories in the Bible—the wanderings of the patriarchs, the Exodus from Egypt, Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, and David and Solomon’s vast empire—reflect the world of the later authors rather than actual historical facts. Challenging the fundamentalist readings of the scriptures and marshaling the latest archaeological evidence to support its new vision of ancient Israel, The Bible Unearthed offers a fascinating and controversial perspective on when and why the Bible was written and why it possesses such great spiritual and emotional power today.
Author: Richard Bauckham Publisher: Authentic Media Inc ISBN: 1842278967 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 284
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"God Crucified" and Other Essays on the New Testament's Christology of Divine Identity The basic thesis of this important book on New Testament Christology, sketched in the first essay 'God Crucified, is that the worship of Jesus as God was seen by the early Christians as compatible with their Jewish monotheism. Jesus was thought to participate in the divine identity of the one God of Israel. The other chapters provide more detailed support for, and an expansion of, this basic thesis. Readers will find not only the full text of Bauckham's classic book God Crucified, but also groundbreaking essays, some of which have never been published previously
Author: R. C. Sproul Publisher: Baker Books ISBN: 1585586528 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 241
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What Do the Five Points of Calvinism Really Mean? Many have heard of Reformed theology, but may not be certain what it is. Some references to it have been positive, some negative. It appears to be important, and they'd like to know more about it. But they want a full, understandable explanation, not a simplistic one. What Is Reformed Theology? is an accessible introduction to beliefs that have been immensely influential in the evangelical church. In this insightful book, R. C. Sproul walks readers through the foundations of the Reformed doctrine and explains how the Reformed belief is centered on God, based on God's Word, and committed to faith in Jesus Christ. Sproul explains the five points of Reformed theology and makes plain the reality of God's amazing grace.
Author: J. Julius Jr. Scott Publisher: Baker Books ISBN: 1585583014 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 399
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This survey of intertestamental Judaism illuminates the customs and controversies that provide essential background for understanding the New Testament. Scott opens a door into the Jewish world and literature leading up to the development of Christianity. He also offers an accessible overview of the data through helpful charts, maps, and diagrams incorporated throughout the text to engage his readers.
Author: Robert Alter Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 0393070255 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 452
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"A masterpiece of contemporary Bible translation and commentary."—Los Angeles Times Book Review, Best Books of 1999 Acclaimed for its masterful new translation and insightful commentary, The David Story is a fresh, vivid rendition of one of the great works in Western literature. Robert Alter's brilliant translation gives us David, the beautiful, musical hero who slays Goliath and, through his struggles with Saul, advances to the kingship of Israel. But this David is also fully human: an ambitious, calculating man who navigates his life's course with a flawed moral vision. The consequences for him, his family, and his nation are tragic and bloody. Historical personage and full-blooded imagining, David is the creation of a literary artist comparable to the Shakespeare of the history plays.
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