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When Christians approach studying the book of Daniel, they most commonly think about beasts and complex prophecies. But what is the value of the stories from the first half of the book?
Dr. Terrell Carter takes a look at these stories and what they tell us about God and ourselves, about living in horrible situations, and responding to unimagined pressure and hardship. How does one maintain a strong relationship with God while living in a land and...
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"Genesis Decoded: Unveiling the Mysteries of the First Book of the Bible"In "Genesis Decoded," embark on a profound journey of spiritual exploration and biblical understanding as we delve into the timeless wisdom and mysteries of the Book of Genesis. This captivating and enlightening work invites readers to uncover the profound depths of this foundational scripture, shedding light on its hidden truths and timeless relevance.As we journey through the...
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During the eighth century BC, the Northern Kingdom of Israel experienced a period of unprecedented economic growth. But this financial boom wasn't enough for Israel's elite. To increase their already robust profits and fund their already upscale lifestyles, they leveraged their powerful positions to exploit their poor neighbors. They often did so under the guise of worship. Their actions violated God's laws, trampled God's people, and defamed God's...
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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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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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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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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...
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Craigie's study on the Book of Deuteronomy is part of 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.
10) 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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"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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This commentary by Pieter A. Verhoef offers a thorough exegesis and exposition of Haggai and Malachi - two important books of Scripture that, unfortunately, are little studied - and stresses the relevance of these prophets' messages in terms of continuity and discontinuity for the Christian church.
Verhoef's introduction to each book elucidates questions of authorship, style, text, structure, historical background, and message. Making extensive use...
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The close-knit bond between prophecy and history, according to O. Palmer Robertson, becomes particularly clear through the study of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. As the historical context of their messages is explored, it becomes ever more apparent that biblical history - in addition to providing the context for prophecy - actually embodies and functions as prophecy. The events that occurred to Judah and its neighbors spoke in anticipation of world-shaking...
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The book of Numbers tells a story that has two main characters -God and Israel. The way the story is told sounds odd and often harsh to readers today. In spite of the difficulties imposed by Numbers on today's readers, the main point of the book is of immense importance for God's people in any age: exact obedience to God is crucial.
This comprehensive and erudite commentary -resulting from nearly a decade of study of Numbers by Timothy Ashley -presents...
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Fensham's study on the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah 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.
16) The Book of Ruth
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The Aleuts are an Indigenous People of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. They inhabit one of the harshest environments on Earth. Learn more about the myths, traditions, and social activities of this Indigenous group in Aleuts, a World Cultures book.
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The Book of Jeremiah is a complex and significant part of the Old Testament in the Bible. It is traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah and contains a wide range of themes, teachings, and historical narratives. Here is a detailed overview of what the Book of Jeremiah deals with:Prophetic Ministry: The book begins by introducing Jeremiah as a prophet chosen by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Jeremiah's prophetic ministry...
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Leviticus used to be the first book that Jewish children studied in the synagogue. In the modern church it tends to be the last part of the Bible that anyone looks at seriously. Because Leviticus is largely concerned with subjects that seem incomprehensible and irrelevant today - rituals for sacrifice and regulations concerning uncleanness - it appears to have nothing to say to twenty-first-century Christians. In this excellent commentary on Leviticus,...
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A fresh window on Isaiah studies today
Representing the highest echelon of Isaiah studies, this volume explores distinct issues that arise from the critical study of the text of Isaiah. The contributors acknowledge and comment on the exegetical contributions of distinguished biblical scholar Joseph Blenkinsopp, providing distinction and coherence to the collection.
The publication between 2000 and 2004 of Blenkinsopp's 3-volume Anchor Bible commentary...
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