Based on a talk at the New York Open Center in 1999, this book on the identity of John speaks of Christian initiation in a new way--one whose time has come. What Smith has to say is both extraordinarily suggestive and remarkably conclusive. Covering a lot of ground in a way that is accessible, the author masterfully supplies us with a range of ......
This book attempts to illuminate the issue of moral injury and identify means of healing, recovery, and repair for those morally injured by their experiences in combat (or similar situations).
The Evolution of the New Testament Canon in the Second Century
Comparing the Canonical Edition to other second-century publications on Jesus, David Trobisch sees the New Testament as an enlarged revision of an older publication attributed to Marcion. This perspective provides new answers to the origin of the Johannine corpus, the synoptic parallels, and the authorship of the letters of Paul.
The eighth century BCE Isaiah of Jerusalem, the so-called First Isaiah, is one of the most important theological voices in the Bible. J. J. M. Roberts makes good use of his broad comparative knowledge of ancient Near Eastern historical and religious sources in providing a fresh and original interpretation of this prophet's genuine oracles.
Building on the enthusiastic reception of and critical acclaim for The Peoples' Bible, hailed as "a rich resource" (Elisabeth Schssler Fiorenza) that "will empower people to reclaim the Bible as a multicultural, dialogical, and living tradition" (Kwok Pui-lan), this colorful and engaging biblical textbook brings those same new perspectives in ......
Few recent issues have sparked such debate in the churches as homosexuality, same-sex unions, and ordination of gays and lesbians. A key point of contention is the meaning and authority of the biblical witness. In this book, two New Testament scholars discuss the relevant biblical texts on the subject of homosexual behavior and orientation.
This book investigates Dionysius of Halicarnassus' description of Rome's 'founders' and situates Dionysius' historical work in the cultural and political contexts of Augustan Rome. Beatrice Poletti examines Dionysius' methods and engagement with his sources to illustrate the significance of his work in his contemporary intellectual milieu.
John J. Collins's popular Introduction to the Hebrew Bible has now been divided into four volumes, one for each major part of the Hebrew Bible. This volume focuses on the Torah/Pentateuch.This volume, based on the new third edition of the Collins textbook, is presented in a new and engaging format with new maps and images.
The award-winning Spark Story Bible opens up God's Word to kids through colorful art and rich retellings of 150 of the most popular Bible stories. The Bible uses creative language familiar to kids and features full-color, vibrant artwork. > 150 Bible stories-an excellent foundation for a biblical education Activity suggestions and ......
