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Paul, Scribe of Old and New - Intertextual Insights for the Jesus-Paul Debate (Hardcover): Yongbom Lee Paul, Scribe of Old and New - Intertextual Insights for the Jesus-Paul Debate (Hardcover)
Yongbom Lee
R4,579 Discovery Miles 45 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this study Yongbom Lee re-examines the old Jesus-Paul debate with insights from current studies on intertextuality in Paul. Lee identifies Paul's typical ways of handling authoritative traditions in a number of cases providing a set of expectations as to how his use of them elsewhere might look. Lee begins by investigating the use of the Scriptures in the Rule of the Community and the Damascus Document. He then examines five cases of Paul's use of the Scriptures and contemporary Jewish exegetical traditions and three cases of his use of the Jesus tradition. Despite the skepticism concerning Paul's knowledge and appreciation of the Jesus tradition, the fact that his use of the Jesus tradition is similar to that of the Scriptures and contemporary Jewish exegetical traditions-with respect to its presumption of authority, various citation methods, and its creative application to the situation of his readers-provides the evidence for its importance to him.

Anticipating the Advent - Looking for Messiah in All the Right Places (Hardcover): William Varner Anticipating the Advent - Looking for Messiah in All the Right Places (Hardcover)
William Varner
R788 Discovery Miles 7 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Red Letter Gospel - All The Words of Jesus Christ in Red (Hardcover): Daniel John The Red Letter Gospel - All The Words of Jesus Christ in Red (Hardcover)
Daniel John
R1,124 R948 Discovery Miles 9 480 Save R176 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sermon on the Mount - Dare to Differ (Hardcover): Seth B Kajang Sermon on the Mount - Dare to Differ (Hardcover)
Seth B Kajang
R800 Discovery Miles 8 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Matthew's Theology of Fulfillment, Its Universality and Its Ethnicity - God's New Israel as the Pioneer of God's... Matthew's Theology of Fulfillment, Its Universality and Its Ethnicity - God's New Israel as the Pioneer of God's New Humanity (Hardcover)
Herman C. Waetjen
R4,253 Discovery Miles 42 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The interpretation of this gospel integrates an objective analysis of its historical context and a subjective semantic disclosure of meaning. To that end, a close reading of the text is combined with consistency building in order to achieve textual congruence and plenitude of meaning. The subject/ object split of traditional biblical scholarship that requires analysis in order to produce explanation as a definable object is superseded in this book by the event of reading as a dynamic happening of personal experience from which the reader cannot detach herself or himself.

Galatians - A Theological Commentary on the Bible (Hardcover): Nancy Bedford Galatians - A Theological Commentary on the Bible (Hardcover)
Nancy Bedford
R1,133 R956 Discovery Miles 9 560 Save R177 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this incisive commentary, Nancy Bedford explores Paul's Letter to the Galatians as it addresses pressing issues in the earliest Christian churches. Paul argues that it is not necessary for Gentiles to become full-fledged Jews in order to follow Jesus. In Jesus Christ, differences among people will continue. Bedford sees that equality in Christ (Galatians 3:28) does not erase differences but instead breaks down hierarchical relationships among many different people and groups. She considers the implications of these convictions for Christian faith today, particularly for those outside of Western Christian traditions. Bedford's unique theological-interpretive approach to Galatians is suitable for preaching and teaching preparation and is a welcome addition to the Belief series.

When God Walked in Galilee - Discovering Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth: A Narrative Commentary on Matthew 1-4... When God Walked in Galilee - Discovering Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth: A Narrative Commentary on Matthew 1-4 (Hardcover)
Rachel Starr Thomson
R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Testimony of the Exalted Jesus - The 'Testimony of Jesus' in the Book of Revelation (Hardcover): Sarah Underwood... The Testimony of the Exalted Jesus - The 'Testimony of Jesus' in the Book of Revelation (Hardcover)
Sarah Underwood Dixon
R4,576 Discovery Miles 45 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The interpretation of the phrase 'the testimony of Jesus' in the Book of Revelation has been the centre of much debate, with no clear consensus regarding its meaning. One of the most important but often neglected issues is whether or not the phrase can be read consistently across each instance of its occurrence. The opening lines of the Apocalypse clearly specify that 'the testimony of Jesus' is a moniker for the book of Revelation itself, indicating that the phrase is an internal self-reference to the book's own message. Nevertheless, most interpreters are reluctant to apply this interpretation to the phrase in other parts of the book, leading to varied and inconsistent interpretations of the phrase. Following the intratextual pattern of the apocalyptic books of Daniel and 1 Enoch we can see that it is entirely possible that 'the testimony of Jesus' is a reference to Revelation's own message, an interpretation which is then supported by Dixon's in-depth study of each of the passages in which the phrase occurs. The exploration of the rhetorical impact of interpreting the phrase in this way shows that 'the testimony of Jesus' is not just another title for John's writing, but is something that is given to and even characterizes those who hear the message of the Apocalypse.

Hearing at the Boundaries of Vision - Education Informing Cosmology in Revelation 9 (Hardcover, New): Sean Michael Ryan Hearing at the Boundaries of Vision - Education Informing Cosmology in Revelation 9 (Hardcover, New)
Sean Michael Ryan
R4,932 Discovery Miles 49 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is a creative study of how differing levels of educational attainment may affect ancient hearer's interpretation of the cosmological and visionary imagery of "Revelation 9". This study considers how a significant variable, namely educational-level, might affect an ancient hearer's interpretation of "Revelation 9". This volume focuses on how two hypothetical ancient hearer-constructs, with very different 'mental libraries', may interpret the rich cosmological imagery of "Revelation 9". Part I considers the range of literary texts studied at various points on the circle of enkuklios paideia. Attention is focused on texts that had a particular significance for an ancient student's cosmological knowledge (e.g. Homer, Hesiod, Aratus, Plato). Part II reconstructs the hypothetical responses of two ancient hearer-constructs. The first, HC1, has received only a minimal literary education and adopts a tripartite cosmological model. The second, HC2, by contrast, is the recipient of a tertiary-level education, with a preference for a seven-planetary sphere model, such that he allegorically reinterprets the figures in "Revelation 9" as Aratean constellational figures. This volume concludes by critically comparing the hypothetical responses of HC1 and HC2 with the earliest extant commentators on the Apocalypse (Victorinus, Tyconius, Lactantius, Oecumenius), as well as the intriguing 'Arateans' cited by Hippolytus. Formerly "The Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement", a book series that explores the many aspects of New Testament study including historical perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and theological, cultural and contextual approaches. "The Early Christianity in Context series", a part of "JSNTS", examines the birth and development of early Christianity up to the end of the third century CE. The series places Christianity in its social, cultural, political and economic context. European Seminar on Christian Origins and "Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus Supplement" are also part of "JSNTS".

Relationships in the Messianic Time - A Commentary on Philemon (Hardcover): David McClister Relationships in the Messianic Time - A Commentary on Philemon (Hardcover)
David McClister
R710 Discovery Miles 7 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Revelation's Hymns - Commentary on the Cosmic Conflict (Hardcover): Steven Grabiner Revelation's Hymns - Commentary on the Cosmic Conflict (Hardcover)
Steven Grabiner
R4,584 Discovery Miles 45 840 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Revelation's Hymns examines the hymnic pericopes in Revelation in light of the cosmic conflict theme. It considers this theme as integral to the development of Revelation's plot. Recognizing that critical studies give interpretative primacy to the political realities that existed at the time of Revelation's composition, Grabiner responds to the need for an examination of the storyline from the perspective of issues that are of narrative importance. Grabiner argues that the cosmic conflict is at the centre of the book's concerns, and attempts to determine the function of the hymns with respect to this. Previous examinations of the hymns have considered them as a response and/or parody to Roman liturgy, examples of God's unquestioned sovereignty, or expressions of thematic overtones found throughout the book. While these approaches make a contribution to a greater understanding of the hymns, the relation to the ever-present conflict theme has not been explored. This study allows the hymnic sections to engage with the larger narrative issue as to who is truly the rightful sovereign of the universe.

Rethinking Paul's Rhetorical Education - Comparative Rhetoric and 2 Corinthians 10-13 (Hardcover): Ryan S. Schellenberg Rethinking Paul's Rhetorical Education - Comparative Rhetoric and 2 Corinthians 10-13 (Hardcover)
Ryan S. Schellenberg
R1,464 Discovery Miles 14 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Paul: A Guide for the Perplexed (Hardcover): Timothy G. Gombis Paul: A Guide for the Perplexed (Hardcover)
Timothy G. Gombis
R3,538 Discovery Miles 35 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is an up-to-date and engaging introduction to the study of Paul offering prompting fresh interpretations of this crucial figure in biblical studies. The Apostle Paul is the most influential theologian in the Christian tradition while also being the most controversial and probably the least understood. He has been regarded simultaneously as an anti-Semite, a figure who would surely support the state of Israel, a misogynist, a feminist, a conservative, and a radical. Just as at various times over the last two millennia, Paul is again at the center of a range of controversies, beginning especially with E. P. Sanders' ground-breaking work in the late 1970's on Paul's relationship to Judaism. Since then, the field of Pauline studies has been a hot-bed of vigorous and creative debate. This book will serve as an upper-undergraduate level engagement with these various controversies and debates, introducing students to the historical and hermeneutical dynamics that have given rise to the variety of discussions before then rigorously working through them. The book will begin by placing Paul historically in his first-century context and throughout church history. Gombis will then introduce the most significant debates in the study of Paul, drawing out the lines of argument of the major players in Pauline studies before then commending a way of processing the issues involved. The format of discussions, then, will be somewhat of a broad survey of advanced discussions, but will include Gombis's own advocacy of a preferred view in each case. Continuum's "Guides for the Perplexed" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging - or indeed downright bewildering. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.

A Simple Guide to Mark (Paperback): Paul J McCarren Sj A Simple Guide to Mark (Paperback)
Paul J McCarren Sj
R765 Discovery Miles 7 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Gospel writers state they aim to tell the story of Jesus in a clear manner, but throughout Paul McCarren's years in ministry, he has seen that these simple and important messages are too often missed. In his Simple Guides to the Gospels series, McCarren provides a new translation of each Gospel book, leading readers chapter by chapter through the text. Each section includes scripture and a brief, engaging commentary about how readers can relate to the material. The Simple Guides introduce readers to life in early Christianity, describe points of controversy, and show how each section fits with those that went before. The Simple Guide to Matthew highlights many of Jesus' compelling sayings, stories such as the Sermon on the Mount, and key themes of Jesus' ministry, such as trust. The books in the Simple Guides to the Gospels series are available individually or together as a complete set.

The Feasts of Repentance - From Luke-Acts To Systematic and Pastoral Theology (Paperback): Michael J Ovey The Feasts of Repentance - From Luke-Acts To Systematic and Pastoral Theology (Paperback)
Michael J Ovey
R451 R408 Discovery Miles 4 080 Save R43 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Fresh study of a key aspect of the gospel

A Simple Guide to Luke (Paperback): Paul J McCarren Sj A Simple Guide to Luke (Paperback)
Paul J McCarren Sj
R768 Discovery Miles 7 680 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Gospel writers state they aim to tell the story of Jesus in a clear manner, but throughout Paul McCarren's years in ministry, he has seen that these simple and important messages are too often missed. In his Simple Guides to the Gospels series, McCarren provides a new translation of each Gospel book, leading readers chapter by chapter through the text. Each section includes scripture and a brief, engaging commentary about how readers can relate to the material. The Simple Guides introduce readers to life in early Christianity, describe points of controversy, and show how each section fits with those that went before. The Simple Guide to Matthew highlights many of Jesus' compelling sayings, stories such as the Sermon on the Mount, and key themes of Jesus' ministry, such as trust. The books in the Simple Guides to the Gospels series are available individually or together as a complete set.

Handbook for Literary Analysis Book I - How to Evaluate Prose Fiction, Drama, and Poetry (Large print, Hardcover, Large type /... Handbook for Literary Analysis Book I - How to Evaluate Prose Fiction, Drama, and Poetry (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
James P Stobaugh
R1,673 Discovery Miles 16 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Scottish Fiction as Gospel Exegesis - Four Case Studies (Hardcover, New): Alison M. Jack Scottish Fiction as Gospel Exegesis - Four Case Studies (Hardcover, New)
Alison M. Jack
R1,659 Discovery Miles 16 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The relationship between the Bible and literature continues to fascinate many scholars working in both fields. In this book, as the Gospels and the work of four Scottish writers are read together, their correspondences become manifest. The four writers, James Hogg, Robert Louis Stevenson, Mrs Oliphant and Lewis Grassic Gibbon, offer distinctive and accessible readings of the Gospels. Bringing the biblical texts and the work of these writers into conversation with one another highlights the changing ways the Bible influenced the fiction of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Alison Jack shows that these novels function as exegeses of Gospel texts and ideas. What is offered here is not a simple noting of biblical allusions, but a narrative exploration of Gospel themes, ideas and stories, such as the Parable of the Prodigal Son, as they are woven through the content and form of the novels discussed, among them Hogg's Confessions of a Justified Sinner and Stevenson's The Master of Ballantrae. This weaving is never untouched by the influence of Calvinism on the imagination of these Scottish writers; but the influence, informed by the polymorphism of gospel discourse, is often surprising and certainly not static. This book offers an insight into a shifting literary world that will be of interest to biblical critics working on the reception history of the Gospels and to scholars of nineteenth- and twentieth-century Scottish literature, as well as to general readers who want to explore the hermeneutical issues raised by reading the Bible and literature together.

Jesus, Matthew's Gospel and Early Christianity - Studies in Memory of Graham N. Stanton (Hardcover, New): Daniel M.... Jesus, Matthew's Gospel and Early Christianity - Studies in Memory of Graham N. Stanton (Hardcover, New)
Daniel M. Gurtner, Joel Willitts, Richard A Burridge
R4,924 Discovery Miles 49 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A distinguished array of contributors intersect with and pay tribute to the work of Graham N. Stanton. The passing of Professor Graham Stanton, former Lady Margaret chair of divinity at Cambridge University, in 2009 marked the passing of an era in Matthean scholarship and studies of early Christianity. Stanton's fifteen books and dozens of articles span thirty-four years and centre largely on questions pertaining to the gospel of Matthew and early Christianity. The present volume pays tribute to Stanton by engaging with the principal areas of his research and contributions: the Gospel of Matthew and Early Christianity . Contributors to the volume each engage a research question which intersects the contribution of Stanton in his various spheres of scholarly influence and enquiry. The distinguished contributors include; Richard Burridge, David Catchpole, James D.G. Dunn, Craig A. Evans, Don Hagner, Peter Head, Anders Runesson and Christopher Tuckett. Formerly the Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement, a book series that explores the many aspects of New Testament study including historical perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and theological, cultural and contextual approaches. The Early Christianity in Context series, a part of JSNTS, examines the birth and development of early Christianity up to the end of the third century CE. The series places Christianity in its social, cultural, political and economic context. European Seminar on Christian Origins and Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus Supplement are also part of JSNTS.

The Synoptic Gospel - The Story of The Life of Jesus (Hardcover, 2nd Complete ed.): Daniel John The Synoptic Gospel - The Story of The Life of Jesus (Hardcover, 2nd Complete ed.)
Daniel John
R819 R719 Discovery Miles 7 190 Save R100 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Luke (Lifebuilder Study Guides) - New Hope, New Joy (Paperback): Ada Lum Luke (Lifebuilder Study Guides) - New Hope, New Joy (Paperback)
Ada Lum
R215 R196 Discovery Miles 1 960 Save R19 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Good news. It was good news, not only of Jesus' birth but of what he offered to everyone throughout his ministry. To the sick he offered healing. To the hurting, comfort. To the outcast, acceptance. In this study you will discover that this message of hope and joy is for you as well. This revised title features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a "now or later" section in each study. This book contains twenty six studies for individuals and groups.

Paul's Utilization of Preformed Traditions in 1 Timothy - An evaluation of the Apostle's literary, rhetorical, and... Paul's Utilization of Preformed Traditions in 1 Timothy - An evaluation of the Apostle's literary, rhetorical, and theological tactics (Hardcover)
Mark M. Yarbrough
R5,270 Discovery Miles 52 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Mark Yarbrough assesses the question of whether traditional 'preformed' material contributes to the message and understanding of Paul's first letter to Timothy. The issue is addressed in three sections. Part one evaluates previous works interacting with 'traditional' material in the New Testament. Through a critique of historically proposed criteria, Yarbrough identifies eight criteria as the primary tools by which to discern units of preformed material. In the second part of the book Yarbrough evaluates nineteen passages in "1 Timothy" according to the criteria previously determined. From this base he embraces twelve of the nineteen passages as preformed material. These passages are subsequently examined in depth according to the author's distinct methodology. Part three demonstrates four functions of the preformed traditions in "1 Timothy". Firstly, that they may be seen as strengthening the literary cohesion of the letter. Secondly, that the traditional units afford the author rhetorical leverage which may be best identified as the provision of authority, the establishment of an instant rapport with the primary audience, and the assistance conferred in addressing this implied audience. Thirdly, they present theological directives that confront the character and belief of the false teachers. Finally, Yarbrough asserts that the preformed traditions exist as a combatant against counter-mission doctrine. In conclusion, this study displays that the traditional material which may be discerned within the letter contributes significantly to the overall message and understanding of "1 Timothy". Formerly the "Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement", a book series that explores the many aspects of New Testament study including historical perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and theological, cultural and contextual approaches. "The Early Christianity in Context" series, a part of "JSNTS", examines the birth and development of early Christianity up to the end of the third century CE. The series places Christianity in its social, cultural, political and economic context. European Seminar on Christian Origins and "Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus Supplement" are also part of "JSNTS".

Messianic Jewish Literal Translation (MJLT) - New Covenant Scriptures (New Testament / Bible) (Hardcover): Kevin Geoffrey Messianic Jewish Literal Translation (MJLT) - New Covenant Scriptures (New Testament / Bible) (Hardcover)
Kevin Geoffrey; Translated by Robert Young
R870 R764 Discovery Miles 7 640 Save R106 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Judas and the Rhetoric of Comparison in the Fourth Gospel (Hardcover, New): Michael W. Martin Judas and the Rhetoric of Comparison in the Fourth Gospel (Hardcover, New)
Michael W. Martin
R1,830 Discovery Miles 18 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Audience of Matthew - An Appraisal of the Local Audience Thesis (Hardcover, New): Cedric E. W. Vine The Audience of Matthew - An Appraisal of the Local Audience Thesis (Hardcover, New)
Cedric E. W. Vine
R4,239 Discovery Miles 42 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book seeks to establish the inadequacy of readings of the Gospel of Matthew as intended for, and a reflection of, a local audience or community. Despite repeated challenges, the local audience thesis continues to dominate a large proportion of Matthean scholarship, and, as such, the issue of determining the Gospel's audience remains an open question. In this book, Cedric E. W. Vine posits four main critiques. The first suggests the assumptions which underpin the text-focused process of identifying the Gospel's audience, whether deemed to be local, Jewish, or universal, lack clarity. Second, local audience readings necessarily exclude plot-related developments and are both selective and restrictive in their treatment of characterisation. Third, Vine argues that many in an audience of the Gospel would have incorporated their experience of hearing Matthew within pre-existing mental representations shaped by Mark or other early traditions. Fourth, Vine suggests that early Christian audiences were largely heterogeneous in terms of ethnicity, age, sex, wealth, familiarity with Christian traditions, and levels of commitment. As such, the aural reception of the Gospel would have resulted in a variety of impacts. A number of these critiques extend beyond the local audience option and for this reason this study concludes that we cannot currently determine the audience of the Gospel.

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