Scripture

Volume 1 of The Cambridge History of the Bible concerns the earliest period down to Jerome and takes as its central theme the process by which the books of both Testaments came into being and emerged as a canon of scripture, and the use of canonical writings in the early church.

The Dhammapada is a versified Buddhist scripture traditionally ascribed to the Buddha himself. The Dhammapada consists of 423 verses in Pali uttered by the Buddha on some 305 occasions for the benefit

A Survey of Bible Doctrine is an easy-to-read, Bible-based overview of the various doctrines of Scripture targeted to the layman who wants to understand what they Bible teaches.

Thomas Lourds, the world's foremost scholar of ancient languages, is contacted by an old friend, Dr Lev Strauss. A long-lost ancient scripture has been discovered which holds the key to one of the wor

In fifty-four sermons following the liturgical year, Guerric reveals his deep familiarity with Scripture and his incisive mind, and tells succeeding generations al they know of his life and personalit

Because of the prominence of prophecy in Scripture, many excellent books have appeared dealing with prophetic subjects. Until recently, however, the treatment of prophecy has been either apologetic o

This classic by Dr. A. Kuyper gives us 50 graphic character sketches that radiate scriptural insight. Each character study is based on a specific passage of Scripture.

★基督徒接受主耶穌作救主，罪得赦免，得到聖靈重生的新生命。這生命成長需要屬天的糧食和餵養。但是，什麼糧食？餵養什麼？誰來餵養？怎麼餵養？以主耶穌向上帝的禱告：『認識你獨一的真神，並且認識你所差來的耶穌基督，這就是永生』作指引。•認識獨一真神和認識耶穌基督，就是成長所需的糧食•要怎麼認識和根據什麼？聖經•怎麼讀聖經，明白上帝靈的意思，就要透過聖靈的帶領：在聖靈裏禱告•另外，傳福音是發揮讀經和禱告果效的極好方式為此，從用主禱文禱告，以禱告所得作指引，認識如何讀經。如何禱告。如何傳福音。

The classic translation of this most important medieval Jewish text, presented in one volume for the first time. The twelfth-century Arabic text The Guide of the Perplexed is a monument of biblical exegesis and is widely regarded as one of the most important works of Jewish philosophy. Written by the Sephardic Jewish rabbi Moses ben Maimon (commonly known as Maimonides), the Guide takes the form of a letter to a disciple who is perplexed by the attempt to square a literalist reading of scripture with reason, science, and tradition. Maimonides' instructive response proved liberative for generations of both Jewish and Christian philosophers and continues to inspire to this day. Shlomo Pines's translation has served students and scholars for decades, and it is presented here, with Leo Strauss's influential introduction, in one volume for the first time.

Nurture your family's faith with this engaging family devotional for parents and kids. Designed to fit into even the busiest schedules, this 52-week devotional brings the Bible to life with simple, meaningful lessons, conversation starters, and fun activities that make learning about God's Word a joy for children of all ages. Perfect for the dinner table, bedtime, or any family moment, this family devotional for parents and kids helps you guide your children in faith while creating lasting memories together. Each week includes: Child-friendly Bible lessons: Inspiring verses and passages from Scripture explained in a way kids can understandPractical lessons in faith: Teach children how to live a life rooted in God's WordConversation starters for families: Encourage meaningful discussions about trust, gratitude, and God's presenceHands-on activities: Simple, fun exercises that reinforce each lesson and make family Bible time memorableWhether you're looking for Christian gifts, a new way

讓先知耶利米的預言，成為我們轉向復興的敘事。在耶穌路撒冷被擄前的最後四十年，耶利米受呼召，主要是對背道的猶大百姓發出責備與勸戒，並宣告上帝即將施行的審判。而耶利米身為「列國的先知」，他的任務不僅是對上帝的百姓說話，也是向周圍的列國傳講預言。這呼召也讓我們看見，上帝不僅是以色列的主，更是看顧全人類的上帝。教父們也一致同意，耶利米的信息能夠超越文化與時空，對各時代說話。游斯丁與愛任紐都使用耶利米書，闡明基督信仰何以超越猶太教及異端；亞他那修則引述經文，與亞流派進行三位一體的教義論爭。包括耶柔米、俄利根在內的幾位教父，也經常藉由耶路撒冷拜偶像、拒絕上帝話語的事實，來指出人心中根深柢固的罪性，並透過先知的信息來談論上帝的性情與作為，以此勸誡當時所牧養的個人或群體。無論面對人心的罪惡或外在的災變，眾教父都是本於上帝在歷史中所啟示的話語來教導，他們相信，在預言中所看見的那位基督，始終是唯一的救贖，也是唯一的解答。閱讀耶利米書、耶利米哀歌的信息，現今的基督徒也能夠與教父們一同審視自身處境。對經文深入淺出的詮釋，使我們在上帝話語的光照中成長；對教義的論述，以及對現實的探問，也激發我們內在的掙扎，在疑問與對話中辯明信仰真實。先知向耶路撒冷城宣告的信息，使今日的我們一同意識到，我們都同樣活在罪惡與苦難的困境中。一如耶利米為毀滅的城市哀慟，觀看耶路撒冷的陷落，也使我們在彼此的嘆息中聯合。然而，我們卻早已擁有一份共同的恩典——上帝按照祂的計劃譜寫了歷史的終章，我們也將在各樣毀壞的景況中，擁抱所應許的重建與復興。（本卷註釋按《七十士譯本》經文順序編排，並採用《思高聖經》作為譯本對照。）

基督徒可以看次經嗎？次經是基督教禁書嗎？次經是什麼？次經收錄的書卷，是「兩約之間」時期，希臘化的散居猶太人的信仰作品，內容涵蓋歷史軼事、智慧文學。這些作品經翻譯、流傳，成為初代教會維繫信仰的教會傳統。不過，次經的本性是什麼？次經與正典相同，堪稱為基督信仰的標準（canon）嗎？這不是很好回答的問題。基督宗教三大信徒群體傳統（天主教、東正教、更正教），甚至宗派之間看法都有微妙的差異──有的傳統視次經與正典有相同的地位，有的視為可附加於正典之後參考的文獻，有的則認為次經不可與正典同時收錄。因著宗教改革，這問題似乎更多側重在教會權柄；但若止步於此，是否還有其他層面尚未觸及？繼續深究問題本身，穿過宗派傳統，回溯古代教父，在那些書卷尚未正典化的日子，眾教父的作品文獻或已隱隱透露線索。比如，當教父直接或間接引用次經經卷時，未說明文本出處；即便提及，字裡行間也顯出一定程度的保留。此外，相較於正典書卷，眾教父對次經經卷的整卷註釋非常稀少。這些現象，或能說明眾教父對於次經的正典性也有所顧慮。然而，次經書卷作為兩約之間的信仰護衛實有其無可磨滅的價值，教父也未敢斷然將之從聖經中割除。如《所羅門智訓》，其原文作品雖已佚失，但由之衍生的希臘文版本卻反映出捍衛猶太信仰傳統的意志；又如《但以理書補篇》的《三童歌》，其中幾段經文廣泛於古時基督徒的禮拜儀式中使用，呼籲歸信和悔改。因此，不論次經是否與舊約聖經同享權威，教父仍能從這不確定性中萃取出養分，餵養古代新約教會。因內容篇幅之故，本冊僅收錄部分次經書卷相關註釋：《多比傳》、《所羅門智訓》、《便西拉智訓》、《巴錄書》、《耶利米書信》和《但以理書補篇》。本冊註釋將眾教父的評註翻譯出來，無意構築基督徒的信仰基礎，而為豐富信徒的屬靈視野，從而與不同教會傳統的基督徒交流互動，在差異中學習謙卑，一同認識上主。「這套叢書提供了幾個世紀以來，教會迫切需要的早期教父釋經的概觀。整個基督教世界，實在應該一同感謝那些致力填補這段空白的人。對於今日普世教會之間仍在進行的對話，對早期基督教思想的準確應用，以及現今釋經學上的爭論來說，《古代基督信仰聖經註釋叢書》都是一項不可或缺的資源。」巴刻（J. I. Packer）加拿大維真學院神學教授（Professor of Theology, Regent College, Canada）「這是基督教學術界『明星團隊』的傑作，宏偉

Proverbs 4:22 from Scripture says, “For they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.” God's way of life is the best medicine. Pastor Daniel Tsao has compiled “42 Doses” based on Bible verses, supplemented by vivid testimonies and teachings of miraculous healing. Readers can take it three times a day, just like taking medicine. Read a scripture, chew it, meditate on it, pray, and then eat it! This is the prescription for divine healing and divine health. We pray and hope readers will be brought before God through this book, enter into His flow of life and healing waters, and get better or even be healed of their illnesses. 聖經箴言4:22提到神的話，說：「因為得著祂的，就得了生命，又得了醫全體的良藥。」 神生命之道是最好的藥方，曹力中牧師以聖經經文編寫出〈42帖藥〉，輔以生動的神醫見證與教導。讀者可以每天按三餐服用，像吃藥一樣，讀一處經文，咀嚼、默想、禱告、吃下去！這是屬天醫治與神聖健康之藥方。 期待讀者藉這本書被帶到神的面前，進入祂生命與醫治的水流中，病情好轉甚至得醫痊。

The T&T Clark Handbook of Christian Ethics provides an ecumenical introduction to Christian ethics, its sources, methods, and applications. With contributions by theological ethicists known for their excellence in scholarship and teaching, the essays in this volume offer fresh purchase on, and an agenda for, the discipline of Christian ethics in the 21st century.The essays are organized in three sections, following an introduction that presents the four-font approach and elucidates why it is critically employed through these subsequent sections. The first section explores the sources of Christian ethics, including each of the four fonts: scripture, tradition, experience, and reason. The second section examines fundamental or basic elements of Christian ethics and covers different methods, approaches, and voices in doing Christian ethics, such as natural law, virtue ethics, conscience, responsibility, narrative, worship, and engagement with other religions.The third section addresses

This book provides an in-depth and rigorous examination of key 20th-century American thinker, Paul Holmer; his work in both theology and philosophy; and his under-explored writings on Kierkegaard and Wittgenstein. On Paul Holmer identifies what is singular and significant about Holmer's work and celebrates his capacity to cut through conventional classifications and categories. It introduces readers to his thought through discussions of key issues, such as: philosophical theology, faith and reason, the church, society, science, culture, scripture and education. Rallying against the obfuscating methods of contemporary theology and philosophy, Holmer’s thought is an important corrective to literal and absolutest thinking, and continues to be a unique voice in theological and philosophical debates today.

What does it mean to exercise patience? What does it mean to endure, to wait, and to persevere―and, on other occasions, to reject patience in favor of resistance, haste, and disruptive action? And what might it mean to describe God as patient? Might patience play a leading role in a Christian account of God’s creative work, God’s relationship to ancient Israel, God’s governance of history, and God’s saving activity?The first instalment of Patience―A Theological Exploration engages these questions in searching, imaginative, and sometimes surprising ways. Following reflections on the biblical witness and the nature of constructive theological inquiry, its interpretative chapters engage landmark works by a number of ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary authors, disclosing both the promise and peril of talk about patience. Patience stands at the center of this innovative account of God’s creative work, God’s relationship with ancient Israel, creaturely sin, scripture, and God’s br

What does it mean to exercise patience? What does it mean to endure, to wait, and to persevere―and, on other occasions, to reject patience in favor of resistance, haste, and disruptive action? And what might it mean to describe God as patient? Might patience play a leading role in a Christian account of God’s creative work, God’s relationship to ancient Israel, God’s governance of history, and God’s saving activity?The first instalment of Patience―A Theological Exploration engages these questions in searching, imaginative, and sometimes surprising ways. Following reflections on the biblical witness and the nature of constructive theological inquiry, its interpretative chapters engage landmark works by a number of ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary authors, disclosing both the promise and peril of talk about patience. Patience stands at the center of this innovative account of God’s creative work, God’s relationship with ancient Israel, creaturely sin, scripture, and God’s br

When, in October 1517, Martin Luther pinned his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of All Saints' Church in Wittenberg he shattered the foundations of western Christendom. The Reformation of doctrine and practice that followed Luther's seismic action, and protest against the sale of indulgences, fragmented the Church and overturned previously accepted certainties and priorities. But it did more, challenging the relationship between spiritual and secular authority, perceptions of the supernatural, the interpretation of the past, the role of women in society and church, and clerical attitudes towards marriage and sex. Drawing on the most recent historiography, Helen L Parish locates the Protestant Reformation in its many cultural, social and political contexts. She assesses the Reformers' impact on art and architecture; on notions of authority, scripture and tradition; and - reflecting on the extent to which the printing press helped spread Reformation ideas - on oral, print and written cult