The Old Testament in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic (Wright Christopher J. H.)(Paperback)

The Old Testament in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic (Wright Christopher J. H.)(Paperback)

Some people find the Old Testament to be confusing, out of date, and essentially replaced by the New Testament. They are missing out. The Old Testament offers us a grand narrative that reveals God's work, God's purposes, and God's wisdom. Christopher J. H. Wright fits the pieces together and shows

The New Testament in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic (Burge Gary M.)(Paperback)

We often explore individual passages of Scripture without seeing the whole. A verse may be inspiring and easy to grasp, but the sweeping context is often difficult and requires persistence. To understand the breadth of the gospel's message, we need to perceive the full tapestry of Scripture with

Christian History in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic (Tait Jennifer Woodruff)(Paperback)

The history of the Christian church is a fascinating story. Since the ascension of Jesus and the birth of the church at Pentecost, the followers of Christ have experienced persecution and martyrdom, established orthodoxy and orthopraxy, endured internal division and social upheaval, and sought to

Old Testament Ethics for the People of God (Wright Christopher J H (Author))(Paperback / softback)

How to Preach and Teach the Old Testament for All Its Worth (Wright Christopher J. H.)(Paperback)

Many preachers ignore preaching from the Old Testament because they feel it is outdated in light of the New Testament and difficult to expound. On the other hand, some preachers will preach from the Old Testament frequently but fail to handle it correctly, turning it into moralistic rules or

Philosophy in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic (Groothuis Douglas)(Paperback)

Philosophy is not a closed club or a secret society. It's for anyone who thinks big questions are worth talking about. To get us started, Douglas Groothuis unpacks seven pivotal sentences from the history of western philosophy--a few famous, all short, none trivial. Included are: 'The unexamined

Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament (Wright Christopher J. H.)(Paperback)

We cannot know Jesus without knowing his story. Today the debate over who Jesus is rages on. Has the Bible bound Christians to a narrow and mistaken notion of Jesus? Should we listen to other gospels, other sayings of Jesus, that enlarge and correct a mistaken story? Is the real Jesus entangled in

An Introduction to the Old Testament, Third Edition: The Canon and Christian Imagination (Brueggemann Walter)(Paperback)

In this updated edition of the popular textbook An Introduction to the Old Testament, Walter Brueggemann and Tod Linafelt introduce the reader to the broad theological scope of the Old Testament, treating some of the most important issues and methods in contemporary biblical interpretation. This

The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative (Wright Christopher J. H.)(Paperback)

Most Christians would agree that the Bible provides a basis for mission. But Christopher Wright boldly maintains that there is a missional basis for the Bible! The entire Bible is generated by and all about God's mission. In order to understand the Bible, we need a missional hermeneutic, an

Advances in the Study of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic: New Insights for Reading the Old Testament (Noonan Benjamin J.)(Paperback)

Advances in the Study of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic by Benjamin J. Noonan is an introduction to issues of interest in the current world of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic scholarship. A growing knowledge of the Semitic languages and the field of linguistics continues to enhance understanding of

Here Are Your Gods!' - Faithful Discipleship in Idolatrous Times (Wright Christopher J H (Author))(Paperback / softback)

Be equipped for following King Jesus in times of political

The Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction Commentary (Motyer J. Alec)(Paperback)

Recipient of a Christianity Today 1994 Critics Choice Award Among Old Testament prophetic books no other equals Isaiah's brilliance of style and metaphor, its arresting vision of the Holy One of Israel and its kaleidoscopic vision of God's future restoration of Israel and the world. Now, after

Handbook on the Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy (Hamilton Victor P.)(Paperback)

In this introduction to the first five books of the Old Testament, Victor Hamilton moves chapter by chapter through the Pentateuch, examining the content, structure, and theology. Hamilton surveys each major thematic unit of the Pentateuch and offers useful commentary on overarching themes and

An Introduction to the Old Testament: The Canon and Christian Imagination (Brueggemann Walter)(Paperback)

In this updated edition of the popular textbook, Walter Brueggemann and Tod Linafelt introduce the reader to the broad theological scope of the Old Testament, treating some of the most important issues and methods in contemporary biblical interpretation. This clearly written textbook focuses on the

Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary by Conceptual Categories: A Student's Guide to Nouns in the Old Testament (Pleins J. David)(Paperback)

Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary by Conceptual Categories by J. David Pleins with Jonathan Homrighausen is an innovative study reference intended for both introductory and advanced students of the Hebrew language to help them understand and remember vocabulary based on logical categories of related

The God I Don't Understand: Reflections on Tough Questions of Faith (Wright Christopher J. H.)(Paperback)

If we are honest, we have to admit that there are many things we don't understand about God. We do not have final answers to the deep problems of life, and those who say they do are probably living in some degree of delusion. There are areas of mystery in our Christian faith that lie beyond the

Adam Smith: A Very Short Introduction (Berry Christopher J.)(Paperback)

In 1776 Adam Smith (1723-90) wrote The Wealth of Nations, a book so foundational that it has led to him being called the 'father of economics.' Today he is associated with the promotion of self-interest, a defense of greed and a criticism of any governmental 'interference' in market transactions

Want to Play? (Tracy P. J.)(Paperback / softback)

The slaying of an old couple in small town America looks like one-off act of brutal retribution. But at the same time, in Minneapolis, teams of detectives scramble to stop a sickeningly inventive serial killer striking again in a city paralysed by

The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations (Lasch Christopher)(Paperback)

The classic New York Times bestseller, with a new introduction by E.J. Dionne Jr. When The Culture of Narcissism was first published in 1979, Christopher Lasch was hailed as a 'biblical prophet” (Time). Lasch's identification of narcissism as not only an individual ailment but also a burgeoning