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The Essential Talmud

by Adin Steinsaltz ...

A masterful introduction to the to the great repository of Jewish wisdom, the TalmudIn The Essential Talmud, the renowned Israeli scholar and teacher Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz succinctly describes the history, structure, and methodology of the sacred text by which the Jewish people have lived and survived through the ages. Rabbi Steinsaltz summarizes the Talmud's main principles, demonstrates its ... Read more

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A masterful introduction to the to the great repository of Jewish wisdom, the TalmudIn The Essential Talmud, the renowned Israeli scholar and teacher Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz succinctly describes the history, structure, and methodology of the sacred text by which the Jewish people have lived and survived through the ages. Rabbi Steinsaltz summarizes the Talmud's main principles, demonstrates its
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The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament

The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament, #1

by Joshua Aaron Bowen ...

Series Book 1 - The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament
The Old Testament is a fierce battleground for atheists and Christian apologists, with each side accusing the other of taking challenging and troubling passages out of context. In this handbook, Joshua Bowen not only provides the background to the Old Testament and the ancient Near East, but engages with hotly contested topics like slavery, failed prophecy, and the authorship of debated Old ... Read more

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The Old Testament is a fierce battleground for atheists and Christian apologists, with each side accusing the other of taking challenging and troubling passages out of context. In this handbook, Joshua Bowen not only provides the background to the Old Testament and the ancient Near East, but engages with hotly contested topics like slavery, failed prophecy, and the authorship of debated Old
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Who Really Wrote the Bible

The Story of the Scribes

by William M. Schniedewind ...

A groundbreaking new account of the writing of the Hebrew BibleWho wrote the Bible? Its books have no bylines. Tradition long identified Moses as the author of the Pentateuch, with Ezra as editor. Ancient readers also suggested that David wrote the psalms and Solomon wrote Proverbs and Qohelet. Although the Hebrew Bible rarely speaks of its authors, people have been fascinated by the question of ... Read more

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A groundbreaking new account of the writing of the Hebrew BibleWho wrote the Bible? Its books have no bylines. Tradition long identified Moses as the author of the Pentateuch, with Ezra as editor. Ancient readers also suggested that David wrote the psalms and Solomon wrote Proverbs and Qohelet. Although the Hebrew Bible rarely speaks of its authors, people have been fascinated by the question of
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Who Wrote the Bible?

by Richard Friedman ...

A much anticipated reissue of Who Wrote the Bible?—the contemporary classic the New York Times Book Review called “a thought-provoking [and] perceptive guide” that identifies the individual writers of the Pentateuch and explains what they can teach us about the origins of the Bible.For thousands of years, the prophet Moses was regarded as the sole author of the first five books of the Bible, known ... Read more

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A much anticipated reissue of Who Wrote the Bible?—the contemporary classic the New York Times Book Review called “a thought-provoking [and] perceptive guide” that identifies the individual writers of the Pentateuch and explains what they can teach us about the origins of the Bible.For thousands of years, the prophet Moses was regarded as the sole author of the first five books of the Bible, known
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The Bible Tells Me So

Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It

by Peter Enns ...

The controversial Bible scholar and author of The Evolution of Adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest way to love and appreciate God’s Word.Trained as an evangelical Bible scholar, Peter Enns loved the Scriptures and shared his devotion, teaching at Westminster Theological Seminary. But the further he studied the Bible, the more he found ... Read more

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The controversial Bible scholar and author of The Evolution of Adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest way to love and appreciate God’s Word.Trained as an evangelical Bible scholar, Peter Enns loved the Scriptures and shared his devotion, teaching at Westminster Theological Seminary. But the further he studied the Bible, the more he found
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The SBL Study Bible

by Society of Biblical Literature ...

A thoroughly revised edition of The HarperCollins Study Bible, one of the leading study bibles used in undergraduate and graduate courses, the first study bible offering the full text of the New Revised Standard Version—Updated Edition.Supported by the largest and most respected academic association of Bible scholars, The Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible is the landmark general ... Read more

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A thoroughly revised edition of The HarperCollins Study Bible, one of the leading study bibles used in undergraduate and graduate courses, the first study bible offering the full text of the New Revised Standard Version—Updated Edition.Supported by the largest and most respected academic association of Bible scholars, The Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible is the landmark general
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The Homebrewed Christianity Guide to the Old Testament

Israel's In-Your-Face, Holy God

by Rolf A. Jacobson ...

Series Book 2 - Homebrewed Christianity
The Old Testament bears witness to an in-your-face, holy God--a God who gets down and dirty with creation and history; a God who gets in people's face with love and law, with power and purpose. Yet Israel's in-your-face God is also "holy"--too other, too raw, too intense to be handled without oven mitts.Rolf Jacobson wrestles with this in-your-face God.The Old Testament starts at the beginning, ... Read more

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The Old Testament bears witness to an in-your-face, holy God--a God who gets down and dirty with creation and history; a God who gets in people's face with love and law, with power and purpose. Yet Israel's in-your-face God is also "holy"--too other, too raw, too intense to be handled without oven mitts.Rolf Jacobson wrestles with this in-your-face God.The Old Testament starts at the beginning,
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Forgive

Why Should I and How Can I?

by Timothy Keller ...

Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller outlines the reasons why forgiveness has to be a central part of everyone’s lives.Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person has to do. If you do not, resentment and vengeance begin to consume you. It is nearly impossible to move past transgression without forgiveness, but few people have the resources and ... Read more

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Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller outlines the reasons why forgiveness has to be a central part of everyone’s lives.Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person has to do. If you do not, resentment and vengeance begin to consume you. It is nearly impossible to move past transgression without forgiveness, but few people have the resources and
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Genesis

by John Goldingay, Bill Arnold ...

Series series Baker Commentary on the Old Testament
Explore the contemporary significance of the Old Testament and hear the Word of God afreshHighly regarded Old Testament scholar John Goldingay offers a substantive and useful commentary on the book of Genesis that is both critically engaged and sensitive to the theological contributions of the text.In addition to paragraph-level commentary, all volumes of the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament ... Read more

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Explore the contemporary significance of the Old Testament and hear the Word of God afreshHighly regarded Old Testament scholar John Goldingay offers a substantive and useful commentary on the book of Genesis that is both critically engaged and sensitive to the theological contributions of the text.In addition to paragraph-level commentary, all volumes of the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament
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Theological Themes of Psalms

The Theology of the Book of Psalms

by Robert D. Bell ...

The pastor who seeks to preach expositionally through Psalms faces a daunting task, for the sermon series would take several years to complete and many of the sermons would seem repetitious because of similar psalms. To respond to this challenge the author has used the book theology method to analyze the Book of Psalms into twenty-eight theological themes, providing the preacher with material for ... Read more

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The pastor who seeks to preach expositionally through Psalms faces a daunting task, for the sermon series would take several years to complete and many of the sermons would seem repetitious because of similar psalms. To respond to this challenge the author has used the book theology method to analyze the Book of Psalms into twenty-eight theological themes, providing the preacher with material for
... Read more
Unlocking the Bible Story Study Guide Volume 1

by Colin Smith ...

Series series Unlocking: Bible Studies
Pastor Colin Smith's four-volume masterpiece moves you past Bible stories to understand the Bible as one story--the glorious, unbroken account of Christ's work to redeem a fallen world. With this accompanying Study Guide, you'll be able to make the journey even more rewarding. The Volume One Study Guide matches the first volume of the book series, and will help you unlock the Bible Story from ... Read more

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Pastor Colin Smith's four-volume masterpiece moves you past Bible stories to understand the Bible as one story--the glorious, unbroken account of Christ's work to redeem a fallen world. With this accompanying Study Guide, you'll be able to make the journey even more rewarding. The Volume One Study Guide matches the first volume of the book series, and will help you unlock the Bible Story from
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The Practice of Prophetic Imagination

Preaching an Emancipating Word

by Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Semi ...

Walter Brueggemann declares that the necessary character of truly prophetic preaching today is "a contestation between narratives." If the dominant narrative of our time promotes national self-sufficiency (through militarism) and personal self-sufficiency (through consumerism), it must be opposed by a different narrative. Prophetic preaching takes its stand in a world claimed by a God who is ... Read more

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Walter Brueggemann declares that the necessary character of truly prophetic preaching today is "a contestation between narratives." If the dominant narrative of our time promotes national self-sufficiency (through militarism) and personal self-sufficiency (through consumerism), it must be opposed by a different narrative. Prophetic preaching takes its stand in a world claimed by a God who is
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Epic of Eden: Isaiah

by Sandra L. Richter ...

Often named “the fifth gospel,” the book of the prophet Isaiah has more to say about Israel’s coming Messiah than any other Old Testament book. Brilliant, courageous, uncompromising, this prophet declared that “the year of the LORD” had come and God’s people needed to either step up or stand down. Indeed, when Isaiah spoke, kings trembled. But too often, when Isaiah speaks today, God’s people have ... Read more

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Often named “the fifth gospel,” the book of the prophet Isaiah has more to say about Israel’s coming Messiah than any other Old Testament book. Brilliant, courageous, uncompromising, this prophet declared that “the year of the LORD” had come and God’s people needed to either step up or stand down. Indeed, when Isaiah spoke, kings trembled. But too often, when Isaiah speaks today, God’s people have
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The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Joshua: Putting God's Power to Work in Your Life

Putting God's Power to Work in Your Life

by Warren W. Wiersbe ...

Series series Wiersbe Bible Study Series
After 40 years of wandering in the desert, the Israelites have finally arrived at the Promised Land. Led by Moses' courageous successor, Joshua, the people soon discover that they must not only believe God's promise, but act on His word. The book of Joshua offers powerful parallels for believers today, encouraging us to stay strong in our faith, while standing firm on His promises to us.The ... Read more

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After 40 years of wandering in the desert, the Israelites have finally arrived at the Promised Land. Led by Moses' courageous successor, Joshua, the people soon discover that they must not only believe God's promise, but act on His word. The book of Joshua offers powerful parallels for believers today, encouraging us to stay strong in our faith, while standing firm on His promises to us.The
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The Gospel According to Job

An Honest Look at Pain and Doubt from the Life of One Who Lost Everything

by Mike Mason ...

Anyone who has suffered knows that there is no such thing as "getting a grip on oneself" or "pulling oneself up by the bootstraps. The only bootstrap in the Christian life is the Cross," says Mason. "Sometimes laying hold of the cross can be comforting, but other times it is like picking up a snake."Job knew this firsthand. From him we learn that there are no easy answers to suffering. That the ... Read more

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Anyone who has suffered knows that there is no such thing as "getting a grip on oneself" or "pulling oneself up by the bootstraps. The only bootstrap in the Christian life is the Cross," says Mason. "Sometimes laying hold of the cross can be comforting, but other times it is like picking up a snake."Job knew this firsthand. From him we learn that there are no easy answers to suffering. That the
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A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament

2nd Edition

by Bruce C. Birch, Walter Brueggemann, Terence E. Fretheim, David L. Petersen ...

This book has become a standard text in seminary and university classrooms. The purpose of this second edition is to help readers come to a critically informed understanding of the Old Testament as the church's scripture. This book introduces the Old Testament both as a witness of ancient Israel and as a witness to the church and synagogue through the generations of those who have passed these ... Read more

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This book has become a standard text in seminary and university classrooms. The purpose of this second edition is to help readers come to a critically informed understanding of the Old Testament as the church's scripture. This book introduces the Old Testament both as a witness of ancient Israel and as a witness to the church and synagogue through the generations of those who have passed these
... Read more
Biblical Geography and History

Enriched edition. Exploring Biblical Lands: Insights into Historical Geography and Context

by Charles Foster Kent, Juliet Carrington ...

In "Biblical Geography and History," Charles Foster Kent meticulously explores the intricate tapestry of the ancient world as revealed through biblical texts. This work serves as a critical guide, illuminating the geographical locations, historical contexts, and cultural dynamics that shaped pivotal biblical narratives. Kent employs a scholarly yet accessible literary style, blending rigorous ... Read more

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In "Biblical Geography and History," Charles Foster Kent meticulously explores the intricate tapestry of the ancient world as revealed through biblical texts. This work serves as a critical guide, illuminating the geographical locations, historical contexts, and cultural dynamics that shaped pivotal biblical narratives. Kent employs a scholarly yet accessible literary style, blending rigorous
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The God Who Makes Himself Known

The Missionary Heart of the Book of Exodus

by W. Ross Blackburn, D. A. Carson ...

Series Book 28 - New Studies in Biblical Theology
The Lord's commitment to make himself known throughout the nations is the overarching missionary theme of the Bible and the central theological concern of Exodus.Countering scholarly tendencies to fragment the text over theological difficulties, Ross Blackburn contends that Exodus should be read as a unified whole, and that an appreciation of its missionary theme in its canonical context is of ... Read more

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The Lord's commitment to make himself known throughout the nations is the overarching missionary theme of the Bible and the central theological concern of Exodus.Countering scholarly tendencies to fragment the text over theological difficulties, Ross Blackburn contends that Exodus should be read as a unified whole, and that an appreciation of its missionary theme in its canonical context is of
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Zechariah 9-14

by Paul L. Redditt ...

It will be argued that Zechariah 9-14 consists of four collections of traditional eschatological hope (9:1-17; 10:3b-12; 12:1-4a, 5, 8-9; and 14:1-13, 14b-21). Of the collections, the first three included hopes vital during the first half of the Persian period. The fourth collection (chapter 14) seems to have arisen later than the other three (though still before the time of Nehemiah) and ... Read more

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It will be argued that Zechariah 9-14 consists of four collections of traditional eschatological hope (9:1-17; 10:3b-12; 12:1-4a, 5, 8-9; and 14:1-13, 14b-21). Of the collections, the first three included hopes vital during the first half of the Persian period. The fourth collection (chapter 14) seems to have arisen later than the other three (though still before the time of Nehemiah) and
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Job

by David C. Hester ...

Series series Interpretation Bible Studies
In this study, noted Old Testament scholar and Christian educator David Hester focuses on the difficult questions raised in Job: where is God in the worst moments of our emptiness? What are we to do when experience casts doubt on what we have always believed? Where in the world is justice? The author brings to this writing his own experience of suffering. His touching honesty provides a moving ... Read more

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In this study, noted Old Testament scholar and Christian educator David Hester focuses on the difficult questions raised in Job: where is God in the worst moments of our emptiness? What are we to do when experience casts doubt on what we have always believed? Where in the world is justice? The author brings to this writing his own experience of suffering. His touching honesty provides a moving
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THE LETTER OF ARISTEAS - A Book of the Apocrypha

by Anon E. Mouse, Edited by Rutherford H. Platt, Jr. ...

Series Book 4 - The Forgotten Books of Eden
The Letter of Aristeas is an apocryphal text, or a book not included in the Bible. Also known as the Letter of Philocrates, was written in the second century BC in the Hellenistic states of Greece. Josephus, the one who paraphrases two fifths of the text, attributes the text to Aristeas, who allegedly wrote it for Philocrates. The letters are the earliest texts known to man to contain a reference ... Read more

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The Letter of Aristeas is an apocryphal text, or a book not included in the Bible. Also known as the Letter of Philocrates, was written in the second century BC in the Hellenistic states of Greece. Josephus, the one who paraphrases two fifths of the text, attributes the text to Aristeas, who allegedly wrote it for Philocrates. The letters are the earliest texts known to man to contain a reference
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Book of Jasher

An Enigmatic Retelling of Old Testament Tales

by Anonymous ...

Translated by Anonymous ...

The Book of Jasher, an intriguing text originating from the Hebrew tradition, presents alternative narratives of biblical events, offering a unique perspective on familiar stories. Often regarded as a midrashic work, it weaves together historical accounts, genealogies, and legends, employing a poetic and rhythmic style that captures the oral storytelling traditions of ancient cultures. The text ... Read more

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The Book of Jasher, an intriguing text originating from the Hebrew tradition, presents alternative narratives of biblical events, offering a unique perspective on familiar stories. Often regarded as a midrashic work, it weaves together historical accounts, genealogies, and legends, employing a poetic and rhythmic style that captures the oral storytelling traditions of ancient cultures. The text
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David

Faith on the Run

by Larry Lichtenwalter ...

Series Book 2 - David
Nothing beats the thrill of the chase-unless you're the prey! Like David. Outlaw. Cave man. Guerrilla. So how does the hero behave under pressure? The subject of this second volume on the life of David is his fugitive years, when his passion for God was stressed to the breaking point. He starts out holding Goliath's severed head and ends up weeping over the death of nemesis Saul and soul mate ... Read more

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Nothing beats the thrill of the chase-unless you're the prey! Like David. Outlaw. Cave man. Guerrilla. So how does the hero behave under pressure? The subject of this second volume on the life of David is his fugitive years, when his passion for God was stressed to the breaking point. He starts out holding Goliath's severed head and ends up weeping over the death of nemesis Saul and soul mate
... Read more
Tanakh - The Holy Scriptures

Enriched edition. The Jewish Bible - Scriptures According to the Masoretic Text

by Various Authors, Brielle Kestridge ...

Translated by Max Margolis, JPS ...

The 'Tanakh - The Holy Scriptures' is a monumental anthology that encompasses the essential texts of Judaism, comprising the Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). This revered collection not only serves as a spiritual and religious guide for the Jewish faith but also exemplifies a literary tapestry rich in narrative, poetry, and law, reflecting the complexities of human experience and ... Read more

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The 'Tanakh - The Holy Scriptures' is a monumental anthology that encompasses the essential texts of Judaism, comprising the Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). This revered collection not only serves as a spiritual and religious guide for the Jewish faith but also exemplifies a literary tapestry rich in narrative, poetry, and law, reflecting the complexities of human experience and
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