In Reading and Re-reading Scripture at Qumran, Moshe J. Bernstein gathers over three decades worth of his essays on biblical interpretation in the Dead Sea Scrolls. They address the Genesis Apocryphon
Transforming Literature into Scripture examines how the early textual traditions of ancient Israel - stories, laws, and rituals - were transformed into sacred writings. By comparing evidence from two
Synopsis: This book reveals--for the first time ever--the extraordinary impact of Huldah the prophet on our Bible. She was both a leader of exilic Jews and a principal author of Hebrew Scripture. She
A world-class scholar argues that early Christian memory of Peter underscores his central role as a bridge-building figure holding together the diversity of first-century Christianity.
The question of hermeneutics now dominates all disciplines of human knowledge and its construction. It has moved from a concentration on how to apply the results of research knowledge to consideration
This book invites readers to enter the narrative world and the historical context of Matthew s gospel to encounter Jesus Christ in his mighty works and words. Focusing on particular social and theolog
The Death of Scripture and the Rise of Biblical Studies examines the creation of the academic Bible. Beginning with the fragmentation of biblical interpretation in the centuries after the Reformation,
Jewish and Christian Scripture as Artifact and Canon constitutes a collection of studies that reflect and contribute to the growing scholarly interest in manuscripts as artifacts and witnesses to earl
By outlining Protestantism and Englishness in early-modern literature to the present-day, this study reveals how other religious identities can be alienated in British society.>
By outlining Protestantism and Englishness in early-modern literature to the present-day, this study reveals how other religious identities can be alienated in British society.>
What does the Bible actually say about homosexuality? Are natural disasters punishment for man’s sinfulness? What do Muslims believe about Jesus? What is the real source of enmity between the Jews
The articles in this volume investigate changes in texts that became to be regarded as holy and unchangeable in Judaism and Christianity. The volume seeks to draw attention to the “empirical” evidence
An epic story of family, love, and unavoidable tragedy from the two-time Man Booker Prize finalist Sebastian Barry 's novels have been hugely admired by readers and critics, and in 2005 his novel A Lo
The story of this modern religion is as fascinating as its precepts. Dongghak, was introduced in 1860 by Choe Je-u as a direct response to Christianity. It became a unique religion, called Chondogyo,
The study of midrash—the biblical exegesis, parables, and anecdotes of the Rabbis—has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years. Most recent scholarship, however, has focused on the ag
Voicing one theme for the entire Bible and structuring all sermons around that idea may seem to be an impossible challenge. For veteran pastor and preaching professor Edmund Clowney it will not do
Scholars have studied how John uses Scripture to do something for and to his community, and have studied the history of that community, notes Clark-Soles (New Testament, Perkins School of Theology), b
During the formative age of Judaism, rabbis endeavoured to describe the world as God had intended it to be, resulting in the Halakhah, law, and Aggadah, lore, which encompassed Scripture. This volume
Pauline Maier shows us the Declaration as both the defining statement of our national identity and the moral standard by which we live as a nation. It is truly "American Scripture,"
Scripture and Knowledge clarifies the epistemological uses of scripture and examines some of the ways in which these uses have been understood in religious traditions. The author contends that philoso
?A refreshing summary of the New Testament?.Useful for adult education and small study groups.? ?Catholic Transcript ALSO AVAILABLE?Great Themes of Scripture: Old Testament
