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The Book of Judges in the Bible primarily focuses on the period of Israel's history after Joshua's death, detailing the cycle of apostasy, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. The narrative introduces various judges, such as Deborah, Gideon, and Samson, who play key roles in leading the Israelites during times of crisis. Judges underscores the consequences of disobedience and the need for divine intervention. It explores themes of faithfulness,...
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The first of John N. Oswalt's two-part study of the book of Isaiah for the NICOT series, this commentary on chapters 1û39 combines theological acumen, literary sensitivity, philological expertise, and historical knowledge to present a faithful and accurate reading of one of the Old Testament's most important books.
In the introduction to this work, Oswalt considers Isaiah's background, unity of composition, date and authorship, canonicity, Hebrew...
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The Book of Malachi is one of the books in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is a prophetic book that deals with several themes, including:Prophecy and Rebuke: Malachi contains messages from the prophet Malachi to the people of Israel. It includes both prophecies of future events and rebukes for the people's disobedience and lack of faithfulness to God.Covenant and Relationship: The book emphasizes the importance of the covenant between God and the...
5) 1 Samuel
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These first four study guides in a 16-volume set from noted Bible scholar John MacArthur take readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. With probing questions that guide the reader toward application, as well as ample space for journaling, The MacArthur Bible Studies are an invaluable tool for Bible students of all...
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Westminster John Knox Press is pleased to present the seventeen-volume Old Testament for Everyone series. Internationally respected Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely. The series is perfect for daily devotions, group study, or personal visits with the Bible.
In this volume, Goldingay explores Psalms 1-72. The psalms,...
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Building on the foundation of the popular volumes The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners and The New Testament for Beginners, Donald Griggs and Paul Walaskay offer a new study on the book of Acts.
In seven chapters, Griggs and Walaskay tell the story of this popular New Testament book, with its stories of the works of Jesus' disciples after his death, resurrection,...
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Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great...
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Este magnífico relato contemporáneo sobre uno de los mayores siervos y profetas de la Biblia es una mirada bien documentada y actual a los detalles históricos de su vida.
En este libro encontrarás:
El nacimiento y llamado de Moisés
Moisés y su posición política en Egipto
Investigaciones exegéticas y hermenéuticas en la llegada de las plagas
El Éxodo y sus diversas fases
El siervo Moisés y su relación única con Dios
El pacto de Dios con...
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Woudstra's work on the Book of Joshua is a contribution to The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Like its companion series on the New Testament, this commentary devotes considerable care to achieving a balance between technical information and homiletic-devotional interpretation.
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Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great...
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General editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations. The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible...
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Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great...
14) The Book of Job
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"In the Old Testament we read God's word as it was spoken to his people Israel. Today, thousands of years later, we hear in these thirty-nine books his inspired and authoritative message for us."
These twin convictions, shared by all of the contributors to The New International Commentary on the Old Testament, define the goal of this ambitious series of commentaries. For those many modern readers who find the Old Testament to be strange and foreign...
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Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great...
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Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great...
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Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great...
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Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great...
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The Book of Nehemiah is found in the Old Testament of the Bible and primarily deals with the reconstruction and restoration of the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The book provides an account of the efforts of Nehemiah, a Jewish leader and cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes I, to rebuild the city walls and restore the spiritual and social life of the Jewish community.The book of Nehemiah is set in the 5th century BCE, when Nehemiah...
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The Book of Zechariah is a profound and captivating text found within the Old Testament of the Bible. Comprising a total of 14 chapters, it stands as one of the Minor Prophets, a group of books within the Hebrew Bible that are characterized by their relatively shorter length compared to major prophetic works like Isaiah or Jeremiah. Despite its brevity, Zechariah is rich in symbolism, prophecy, and theological depth, making it a significant and insightful...
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