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Mark's Gospel (Hardcover): John Painter Mark's Gospel (Hardcover)
John Painter
R4,467 Discovery Miles 44 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days


Mark's 'biography' of Jesus is the earliest of the four gospels, and influenced them all. The distinctive feature of this biography is the quality of 'good news', which presupposes a world dominated by the forces of evil.
John Painter shows how the rhetorical and dramatic shaping of the book emphasises the conflict of good and evil at many levels - between Jesus and the Jewish authorities, Jesus and the Roman authorities, and the conflict of values within the disciples themselves. These matters of content are integral to this original approach to Mark's theodicy, while the stylistic issue raises the question of Mark's intended readership.
John Painter's succinct yet thorough treatment of Mark's gospel opens up not only these rhetorical issues, but the social context of the gospel, which Painter argues to be that of the Pauline mission to the nations.

Mark's Gospel (Paperback): John Painter Mark's Gospel (Paperback)
John Painter
R1,289 Discovery Miles 12 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days


Mark's "biography" of Jesus is the earliest of the four gospels, and influenced them all. The distinctive feature of this biography is the quality of "good news", which presupposes a world dominated by the forces of evil.
John Painter shows how the rhetorical and dramatic shaping of the book emphasises the conflict of good and evil at many levels - between Jesus and the Jewish authorities, Jesus and the Roman authorites, and the conflict of values within the disciples themselves. These matters of content are integral to this original approach to Mark's theodicy, while the stylistic issue raises the question of Mark's intended readership.
John Painter's succint yet thorough treatment of Mark's gospel opens up not only these rhetorical issues, but the social context of the gospel, which Painter argues to be that of the Pauline mission to the nations.

Revelation (Paperback): Rev A J P Garrow, A.J.P. Garrow Revelation (Paperback)
Rev A J P Garrow, A.J.P. Garrow
R1,273 Discovery Miles 12 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Revelation claims to tell the story of 'what must soon take place', and yet, despite centuries of scholarly research, the order and content of this story has remained one of the greatest mysteries of all time.
Arguing that Revelation was designed to be heard in six separate instalments, A.J.P. Garrow's innovative book suggests a new and orderly understanding of the structure of the story. This development makes possible a new and coherent interpretation of 'what must soon take place'.
According to this study, John discerned a close connection between the present and the End. For today's readers, as for the members of the seven churches, this insight has profound implications for the way in which world events, weekly worship and everyday choices are perceived.

The Challenge of Diversity - The Witness of Paul and the Gospels (Paperback, New): David Rhoads The Challenge of Diversity - The Witness of Paul and the Gospels (Paperback, New)
David Rhoads
R749 Discovery Miles 7 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is addressed primarily to Christians of various denominations in the United States-to parishes, both laity and clergy, and to students. The book is useful in teaching, preaching, spiritual formation, and mission. Its aim is simply to be a source of Christian renewal at both the personal and the parish levels as together we seek to minister to one another and to the world. It is an invitation to reach beyond our own perspective and to embrace a wider circle of diverse viewpoints as legitimate expressions of the Christian life-both in the New Testament and in the contemporary church-and to be open to learn and grow from them.

Jesus Framed (Paperback, New): George Aichele Jesus Framed (Paperback, New)
George Aichele
R1,312 Discovery Miles 13 120 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Biblical Limits is a new series which brings to the traditional field of Biblical Studies literary criticism, anthropology and gender-based approaches, thus reaching new ways of understanding Biblical texts.
Jesus Framed is a collection of essays on reading the gospel of Mark. It uses literary theory, most notably the writings of Roland Barthes, to examine some of the difficulties in the text of Mark. A series of close readings of the gospel of Mark is compared to similar texts, both biblical and otherwise. Drawing on Mark's famous phrase that to those who are outside all comes through parables (Mark 4:11-12), Jesus Framed explores the boundaries between insiders and outsiders, those who can and those who cannot find a meaning in the text.

Sermons on Galatians (Hardcover): Jean Calvin Sermons on Galatians (Hardcover)
Jean Calvin; Translated by Kathy Childress
R979 R862 Discovery Miles 8 620 Save R117 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Calvin stresses the great themes of Galatians - human sin and depravity; law and grace; the love that took Christ Jesus to the cross; forgiveness of sin; justification by faith alone; and the resultant life of holiness.

Providence (Hardcover): John Piper Providence (Hardcover)
John Piper 1
R933 R791 Discovery Miles 7 910 Save R142 (15%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

John Piper brings a lifetime of theology, Bible meditation, and pastoral ministry to bear on the doctrine of God's providence, showing how God's all-pervasive governing of all things glorifies Christ, and is spectacularly good news for those who trust him.

Exploring the Messianic Secret in Mark's Gospel (Paperback): John Michael Perry Exploring the Messianic Secret in Mark's Gospel (Paperback)
John Michael Perry
R634 Discovery Miles 6 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In Exploring the Messianic Secret in Mark's Gospel, John Perry shows the reader how to distinguish between the actual history of Jesus and Mark's Messianic Secret theology, explaining why the substance of Mark's theology is still valid and can still nourish our contemporary faith.

Praying the Names of God (Paperback): Ann Spangler Praying the Names of God (Paperback)
Ann Spangler
R501 R470 Discovery Miles 4 700 Save R31 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Names have power--and knowing God's name is to enjoy a kind of privileged access to him. Join bestselling author Ann Spangler as she invites you to experience God's love and power by exploring the Hebrew names of God. Names in the ancient world did more than simply distinguish one person from another. In fact, they often conveyed the essential nature and character of a person. This is especially true when it comes to the names of God recorded in the Bible: El Shaddai, Elohim, Adonai, Abba, El Elyon. Praying the Names of God is a twenty-six-week devotional study that explores the most prominent names of God in the Old Testament to reveal the deeper meanings behind them and to teach you how to pray through them. Each name or title is broken down into three sections each week: Monday: Study a portion of Scripture that reveals a specific name of God Tuesday through Thursday: Pray specific Scripture passages related to the name Friday: Pray Scripture promises connected to the name As you journey through this devotional, you'll gain a more intimate understanding of who God is and how he can be relied upon in every circumstance of your life, enabling you to echo the psalmist's prayer: "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God."

Matthew 24-28 Vol 4 (The MacArthur New Testament Commentary) (Hardcover): John F Macarthur Matthew 24-28 Vol 4 (The MacArthur New Testament Commentary) (Hardcover)
John F Macarthur
R650 R578 Discovery Miles 5 780 Save R72 (11%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

These study guides, part of a 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 New Testamant Commentary Series" are invaluable tools for Bible students of all ages. This work on Matthew 24-28 is part of a New Testament commentary series which has as its objective explaining and applying Scripture, focusing on the major doctrines and how they relate to the whole of the Bible. This New Testament commentary series reflects the objective of explaining and applying Scripture, focusing on the major doctrines and how they relate to the whole of Scripture. This volume is a study of chapters 24-28 of the book of Matthew.

John's Gospel (Hardcover): Revd Mark W. G. Stibbe, Mark W.G. Stibbe John's Gospel (Hardcover)
Revd Mark W. G. Stibbe, Mark W.G. Stibbe
R5,327 R4,469 Discovery Miles 44 690 Save R858 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"John's Gospel" is an innovative study of the fourth gospel. It shows how the current pluralism of literary methodologies can be used to illuminate Biblical texts. Mark W. G. Stibbe, a leading authority on St. John, uses the methods of structuralism, deconstructionism and narrative criticism in his interpretation.
Stibbe examines the character of Jesus using reader response criticism then analyzes the plot using structuralist literary criticism and the genre using archetypal criticism. He discusses the structure of the gospel using the methodology of deconstructionism. He also interprets the polemic against the Jews by drawing on the ethics of reception. The book contains a detailed introduction which puts readers in touch with recent research and a conclusion which points forward to future areas of development. A comprehensive bibliography is also included. "John's Gospel" is an invaluable work for all those interested in the Bible as literature.

Ephesians (Paperback): Martin Kitchen, Canon Martin Kitchen Ephesians (Paperback)
Martin Kitchen, Canon Martin Kitchen
R1,275 Discovery Miles 12 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This study approaches the Epistle of the Ephesians in a radically different way from traditional commentaries. Rather than analyzing each individual verse, Martin Kitchen examines the complete text within the framework of contemporary Biblical criticism. He acknowledges the debt which Biblical studies owes to historical method, while also recognizing the need to view the epistle against the background of recent literary approaches to New Testament texts.
The book shows why most commentators now think that Ephesians was not the work of Paul himself and suggests a context in which the epistle might have been written. Covering recent developments in New Testament theology, "Ephesians" discusses the early history of the church and the hermeneutical questions concerning the significance of religious texts which date from a past age.

2 Thessalonians (Paperback): Maarten J.J. Menken 2 Thessalonians (Paperback)
Maarten J.J. Menken
R831 R766 Discovery Miles 7 660 Save R65 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days


In this lucid expose the second letter to the Thessalonians is approached from a historical perspective. The letter is read as part of a process of communication between its sender and the original addressees, making it accessible to the modern reader.
2 Thessalonians includes a translation of the short Greek text; an historical examination of the letter's genre, authorship and religious milieu; an introduction to apocalyptic eschatology and an extensive commentary on the letter.
Maarten Menken's book will appeal to theologians, ministers of religion, students of theology and all those interested in biblical studies.

Praying the Names of Jesus (Paperback): Ann Spangler Praying the Names of Jesus (Paperback)
Ann Spangler
R551 R510 Discovery Miles 5 100 Save R41 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Bible tells us that those who place their trust in Jesus and pray in one of His many names will be rewarded with gifts of joy, peace, and power. Join Ann Spangler, bestselling author of Praying the Names of God, as she guides you into a richer and more rewarding relationship with Christ by helping you to understand and pray His names on a daily basis. His many titles, including "Good Shepherd," "Bread of Life," "Light of the World," "Prince of Peace," and "Bright Morning Star," reveal who Jesus is and why he came into this world. But how much do you know about Jesus' names? Praying the Names of Jesus is a twenty-six-week devotional study that explores the most prominent names of Jesus throughout the New Testament. Each name or title is broken down into three sections each week: Monday: Study a portion of Scripture that reveals a specific name of Jesus Tuesday through Thursday: Pray specific Scripture passages related to the name Friday: Pray Scripture promises connected to the name As you learn more about the many names of Jesus, you'll gain a more intimate knowledge of Jesus and his plan for your life, move toward a deeper experience of his love and mercy, and see how each of his names holds within it a promise: Teacher, Healer, Friend, Lord--and God with Us, no matter what we're facing.

Matthew 16-23 Vol 3 (The MacArthur New Testament Commentary) (Hardcover): John F Macarthur Matthew 16-23 Vol 3 (The MacArthur New Testament Commentary) (Hardcover)
John F Macarthur
R785 R681 Discovery Miles 6 810 Save R104 (13%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

These study guides, part of a 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 New Testamant Commentary Series "are invaluable tools for Bible students of all ages. This work on Matthew 16-23 is part of a New Testament commentary series which has as its objective explaining and applying Scripture, focusing on the major doctrines and how they relate to the whole of the Bible. This New Testament commentary series reflects the objective of explaining and applying Scripture, focusing on the major doctrines and how they relate to the whole of Scripture. This volume is a study of chapters 16-23 of the book of Matthew.

Prologue and Gospel - The Theology of the Fourth Evangelist (Hardcover): Elizabeth Harris Prologue and Gospel - The Theology of the Fourth Evangelist (Hardcover)
Elizabeth Harris
R4,221 Discovery Miles 42 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book demonstrates that a type of prologue found in ancient Greek literature could be the literary convention behind John 1.1-18. The structure and content of the Johannine prologue determine the structure and content of the whole Gospel. It provides the reader with seminal statements about the cosmic situation and God's plan for mankind, statements which are explicated thereafter. This function of the prologue is explored through the three historical personages mentioned in that largely metaphysical construction about the Logos: John, Moses and Jesus Christ. The person and mission of Jesus Christ, cryptically stated in the prologue, are explicated through three christological expressions: 'the Son of Man', 'I am', and 'the Son (of God)'. These require the Logos-creator conception in the background to give them theological coherence.

Genesis as Dialogue - A Literary, Historical, and Theological Commentary (Hardcover): Thomas L. Brodie Genesis as Dialogue - A Literary, Historical, and Theological Commentary (Hardcover)
Thomas L. Brodie
R4,596 Discovery Miles 45 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Recent years have seen a remarkable surge in interest in the book of Genesis - the first book of the Bible - and a foundational text of Western culture. In this new commentary, Thomas Brodie offers a complete and accessible overview of Genesis from literary, theological, and historical standpoints. Brodie's work is organized around three main ideas: the first is that the primary subject of Genesis is human existence - while full of historical echoes, it is primarily a sophisticated portrayal of the progress and pitfalls of human life. His second thesis is that Genesis' basic organizational unity is binary, or diptych: building on older insights that Genesis is somehow dialogical, he argues that the entire book is composed of diptychs - accounts which, like some paintings, consist of two parts or panels. Finally, Brodie contends that many of Genesis' sources still exist, and can be identified and verified.

Romans: Christian Conduct - (12:1-12) (Hardcover): M Lloyd-Jones Romans: Christian Conduct - (12:1-12) (Hardcover)
M Lloyd-Jones
R792 R714 Discovery Miles 7 140 Save R78 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Saviour of the World (Routledge Revivals) - Volume I: The Holy Infancy (Paperback): Charlotte Mason The Saviour of the World (Routledge Revivals) - Volume I: The Holy Infancy (Paperback)
Charlotte Mason
R926 Discovery Miles 9 260 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Saviour of the World covers each incident and each saying in the Bible and converts them to either a single poem, blank verse or rhymed stanza, according to the subject. This volume, called The Holy Infancy, was originally published in 1908. This book will be of interest to students of both religious studies and English literature.

The Saviour of the World (Routledge Revivals) - Volume III: The Kingdom of Heaven (Paperback): Charlotte Mason The Saviour of the World (Routledge Revivals) - Volume III: The Kingdom of Heaven (Paperback)
Charlotte Mason
R1,315 Discovery Miles 13 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Saviour of the World covers each incident and each saying in the Bible and converts them to either a single poem, blank verse or rhymed stanza, according to the subject. This volume, called The Kingdom of Heaven, was originally published in 1909. This book will be of interest to students of both religious studies and English literature.

The Saviour of the World (Routledge Revivals) - Volume IV: The Bread of Life (Paperback): Charlotte Mason The Saviour of the World (Routledge Revivals) - Volume IV: The Bread of Life (Paperback)
Charlotte Mason
R1,496 Discovery Miles 14 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Saviour of the World covers each incident and each saying in the Bible and converts them to either a single poem, blank verse or rhymed stanza, according to the subject. This volume, called The Bread of Life, was originally published in 1910. This book will be of interest to students of both religious studies and English literature.

The Saviour of the World (Routledge Revivals) - Volume V: The Great Controversy (Paperback): Charlotte Mason The Saviour of the World (Routledge Revivals) - Volume V: The Great Controversy (Paperback)
Charlotte Mason
R777 Discovery Miles 7 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Saviour of the World covers each incident and each saying in the Bible and converts them to either a single poem, blank verse or rhymed stanza, according to the subject. This volume, called The Great Controversy, was originally published in 1911. This book will be of interest to students of both religious studies and English literature.

Streams in the Desert - 366 Daily Devotional Readings (Paperback): L.B. Cowman Streams in the Desert - 366 Daily Devotional Readings (Paperback)
L.B. Cowman; Translated by Jim Reimann
R350 R322 Discovery Miles 3 220 Save R28 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Everyone goes through difficult seasons, tough losses, and moments that feel unbearable. In today's world, people thirst more than ever for reassurance and guidance. Streams in the Desert provides a river of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to weary travelers. ABC's Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts reads Streams in the Desert every day. Roberts said, "It's my most prized possession...my family, each of us has a copy and we read it every morning...it just brings us closer together." In this edition, you'll find: 366 devotions that appeal to men and women of all ages A powerful collection of meditations, Christian writings, and Scripture Precise NIV text to help believers embrace timeless messages of God's faithfulness Streams in the Desert offers a refreshing daily dip into God's purpose, plan, and enduring promise. The devotional is easy-to-read and is cherished amongst many generations.

Power through Weakness - Paul's Understanding of the Christian Ministry in 2 Corinthians (Hardcover): Timothy B. Savage Power through Weakness - Paul's Understanding of the Christian Ministry in 2 Corinthians (Hardcover)
Timothy B. Savage
R3,221 Discovery Miles 32 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Dr Savage seeks to understand the apostle Paul's apparently contradictory description of his ministry in 2 Corinthians as one in which power is manifested through weakness: 'When I am weak, then I am strong!' This paradox becomes intelligible when it is understood that Paul's critics were influenced by a perspective which was the exact opposite of his: they imbibed the self-exalting outlook of their contemporary world, while he embraced the self-emptying gospel of Christ. Drawing from archaeological data on first-century Corinth, this study is unique in establishing both the secular underpinnings of Paul's paradoxical language and the devastating critique which that language offers on the general outlook of the first century. Paul emerges as a radical foil to the spirit of the age.

Wisdom-Laws - A Study of the Mishpatim of Exodus 21:1-22:16 (Hardcover, New): Bernard S. Jackson Wisdom-Laws - A Study of the Mishpatim of Exodus 21:1-22:16 (Hardcover, New)
Bernard S. Jackson
R7,493 Discovery Miles 74 930 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

We think of law as rules whose words are binding, used by the courts in the adjudication of disputes. Bernard S. Jackson explains that early biblical law was significantly different, and that many of the laws in the Covenant Code in Exodus should be viewed as "wisdom-laws." By this term, he means "self-executing" rules, the provisions of which permit their application without recourse to the law-courts or similar institutions. They thus conform to two tenets of the "wisdom tradition": that judicial dispute should be avoided, and that the law is a type of teaching, or "wisdom."

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