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How can we understand God's revelation to us? Throughout the
church's history, theologians have often answered this question by
appealing to a doctrine of illumination whereby the Holy Spirit
shapes our knowledge and understanding of Scripture. Without
denying the role of the Holy Spirit or the cognitive role of
illumination, Ike Miller casts a broader vision of divine
illumination and its role in the Christian life. In his
constructive approach, Miller argues for a fully trinitarian view
of illumination that forms not just our intellect, but also appeals
to the affections and encourages our ethical action. In order to
develop this theology of illumination, Miller explores both
Augustine's and Karl Barth's readings of the Gospel and Epistles of
John, including Barth's previously untranslated lectures on the
Gospel of John. In the light of his careful study of both the
Johannine literature and the theologies of two giants from
Christian history, Miller contends for a doctrine of illumination
whereby we are enabled to know God and participate in Christ by the
power of the Holy Spirit.
In the course of his pioneering work in The Christian Community,
Emil Bock made many studies of different aspects of the Gospels.
Bringing his wide knowledge of the history of that time together
with his deep insights in anthroposophy, he brings a fresh view of
the familiar stories of the New Testament. Volume 1 looks
particularly at the relationship of the New Testament to the Old,
at St Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount, Judas and Peter,
concluding with Simon of Cyrene and Joseph of Arimathea.
Feasting on the Gospels is a new seven-volume series that follows
up on the success of the Feasting on the Word series to provide
another trusted preaching resource, this time on the most prominent
and preached upon most preached upon books in the Bible: the four
Gospels. With contributions from a diverse and respected group of
scholars and pastors, Feasting on the Gospels includes completely
new material that covers every single passage in the Gospels,
making it suitable for both pastors who preach from the lectionary
and pastors who do not. Moreover, these volumes incorporate the
unique format of Feasting on the Word, giving preachers four
perspectives to choose from for each Gospel passage: theological,
pastoral, exegetical, and homiletical. Feasting on the Gospels
offers a unique resource for all who preach, either continuously or
occasionally, on the Gospels.
Despite novel approaches to the study of Early Christianity - New
Historicity, New Philology, Gender and Queer Studies; many turns -
Material, Linguistic, Cultural; and developments in Reception
History, Cultural Transfer, and Entangled History, much scholarship
on this topic differs little from that written a century ago. In
this study, Markus Vinzent challenges the interpretation of the
sources that have been used in the study of the Early Christian
era. He brings a new approach to the topic by reading history
backwards. Applying this methodology to four case studies, and
using a range of media, he poses radically new questions on the
famous 'Abercius' inscription, on the first extant apologist
Aristides of Athens, on the prolific Hippolytus of Rome, and on
Ignatius and the first non-canonical collection of letters.
Vinzent's novel methodology of a retrospective writing thus
challenges many fundamental and anachronistic assumptions about
Early Christian history.
The Greek scholar William Lorimer spent the last ten years of his
life working on this project. Each Gospel has a different form of
Scots to match the different forms of Greek used by the various
apostles and scribes, and the vigour and immediacy of the language
is everywhere apparent. Transcribed, edited and published by his
son Robin Lorimer, this scholarly and dramatically fresh reading of
an already familiar text caused a sensation when it first appeared
in 1983. Beyond the poetry of the King James version, here are the
voices of the disciples themselves, speaking, as they undoubtedly
did, in 'plain braid Galilee'.
Herod: King of the Jews and Friend of the Romans examines the life,
work, and influence of this controversial figure, who remains the
most highly visible of the Roman client kings under Augustus.
Herod's rule shaped the world in which Christianity arose and his
influence can still be seen today. In this expanded second edition,
additions to the original text include discussion of the
archaeological evidence of Herod's activity, his building program,
numismatic evidence, and consideration of the roles and activities
of other client kings in relation to Herod. This volume includes
new maps and numerous photographs, and these coupled with the new
additions to the text make this a valuable tool for those
interested in the wider Roman world of the late first century BCE
at both under- and postgraduate levels. Herod remains the
definitive study of the life and activities of the king known
traditionally as Herod the Great.
God came in the flesh to show us what love looks like. To truly see
the dynamics of this love, we must take a close look at Jesus's
relationships while he was here on earth. How he loved then is how
he loves now, and how he loves now is how we as believers are to
love. No Greater Love is a study of Jesus's interactions with
people throughout the book of John, including Nicodemus, the woman
at the well, and even the Pharisees. What did this love look like
in action, especially with those who are hard to love? As it turns
out, he didn't love people because they deserved it; he loved them
because he is love. With the great tragedies in our culture today
there is a need for this "Jesus love" that's available to all
believers. May this book help you better know his love for
you--which, in the end, will lead you to becoming more like him.
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The Gospel of Luke
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Amy-Jill Levine, Ben Witherington III
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This volume offers a comprehensive overview of one of the four New
Testament gospels and brings a unique approach to the genre of
Bible commentary. Featuring distinct Jewish and Christian voices in
respectful conversation, Amy-Jill Levine and Ben Witherington, III
methodologically break new ground in exploring why scholars
disagree on questions of history (what actually happened, what is
authorial invention, how do we address different versions of the
same account), literature (what does this story tell us about Jesus
and Peter, Mary Magdalene and Judas, among other characters), and
theology (what can we say about resurrection and divine justice, or
about Jesus as the Messiah). They show how Luke has been used to
create both tragedy and hope, as well as to promote sexism,
anti-semitism, and religious intolerance, thereby raising important
questions regarding ethically responsible interpretation. This
volume will be essential reading for theologians, clergy, and
anyone interested in biblical studies and Jewish/Christian
dialogue.
This fresh look at the Gospel of Matthew highlights the unique
contribution Matthew's rich and multilayered portrait of Jesus
makes to understanding the connection between the Old and New
Testaments. Patrick Schreiner argues that Matthew obeyed the Great
Commission by acting as scribe to his teacher Jesus in order to
share Jesus's life and work with the world, thereby making
disciples of future generations. The First Gospel presents Jesus's
life as the fulfillment of the Old Testament story of Israel and
shows how Jesus brings new life in the New Testament.
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - the first four books of the New
Testament known as the Gospels, narrated by Poirot actor David
Suchet. Ever since he became a Christian at the age of forty, it
was Poirot actor David Suchet's dream to make an audio recording of
the whole Bible. The full NIV Audio Bible is available on MP3 CD or
digital download. Scripture is taken from the Holy Bible, New
International Version, 2011 translation and is the British text
version. This MP3 CD can be used on any device that displays the
MP3 symbol. You can transfer the audio files for your personal use
onto your computer, smartphone, MP3 player and other compatible
devices. For more information about how to use this product, visit
www.hodderbibles.co.uk where you will find a list of frequently
asked questions.
New Testament theology, maintains Donald Guthrie, centers on Jesus
Christ--his person, work and mission--and is unified by repeated
emphasis on the fulfillment of Old Testament promise, community,
the Spirit and the future hope. An extended introduction surveys
the history, nature and method of New Testament theology and sets
forth the distinctive of Guthrie's synthetic approach. Guthrie then
examines New Testament thought under the thematic headings of God,
man and his world, Christology, the mission of Christ, the Holy
Spirit, the Christian life, the church, the future, the New
Testament approach to ethics, and Scripture. Within each chapter he
explores the synoptic Gospels, the Johannine literature, Acts,
Paul, Hebrews, the remaining Epistles and Revelation. Marked by
scholarly rigor and thoroughness, this volume is a standard
reference and text, reflecting mature conservative scholarship at
its best
"True and absolute freedom is only found in the presence of
God."--A.W. Tozer Deep in the soul of every person on earth is a
longing for the presence of God. But how do we get there?
Experiencing the Presence of God is a never-before-published
collection of teachings from A.W. Tozer on the book of Hebrews that
shows us the way. Tozer, the renowned pastor and theologian,
challenges our status quo, invites us to explore a fresh
understanding of what it means to dwell in God's presence, and
leads us to experience the divine fulfillment for which we were
created! As Tozer says, "We should come to church not anticipating
entertainment but expecting the high and holy manifestation of
God's presence. . . . Worship is not some performance we do, but a
presence we experience." Come alongside Tozer and enter into God's
presence right now.
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