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The book explores the antisemitic potential of Matthew's Gospel in
the Christian New Testament. It begins with a detailed discussion
of the occasion of the text, before discussing key questions
(Matthew's fulfilment theology, and the use of polemic in the
text). Three crucial texts are examined in detail. The book
discusses the reverberations of the "blood cry," arguing the
deicide-focused interpretation of Matthew 27:25 is foundational to
subsequent blood libels, which are also discussed. The final
chapters explore how to preach from Matthew's Gospel with Jewish
people in mind, including offering sample sermons to stimulate the
reader's thinking about how they might teach from a controversial
Matthean text in a way that denies the possibility of perpetuating
Christian antisemitism. It will be of interest to students and
scholars in religion and faith, Christianity, and interfaith
studies.
The subject of the Bible's last book is often met with fear, awe,
and fascination. In fact, the true meaning of Revelation is so
often interpreted or speculated on by authors, ministers, or
academics, that very few individuals actually study the book
themselves. The literal meaning of Revelation, in Greek, is 'an
unveiling.' Allow yourself to be engaged in God's vision of hope
and promise for the faithful, obedient Christian and discover what
truths Revelation will unveil in your own life. Part 1 contains the
first 11 chapters of the book. Part 2 contains the last 11. Paper.
The fully anglicized text uses the accurate and accessible ERV
(Easy-to-Read Version) translation. The contemporary language makes
this gospel easy to get into, so that you can get a lot out of it!
Many extra features are included in this gospel edition to help you
easily understand it, including advice on how to read the Bible, an
introduction to the book of Matthew, studies that dig deeper into
key passages, and insight boxes that help explain the meaning of
certain verses. This Gospel of Matthew is the perfect introduction
to the life of Jesus and will help you to start reading the Bible
for yourself. Content Benefits: The ERV Holy Bible Gospel of
Matthew is a contemporary and accessible translation that is
bursting with extra features that will help you understand and live
out God's Word today. * A full text gospel with extra notes and
features * Contemporary translation which is relevant and accurate
* Simple to understand * Anglicized text, with UK spelling and
grammar * Ideal for new Christians or anyone just starting out
reading the Bible * Perfect for anyone wanting to dig deeper into
the Bible * Suitable for anyone wanting to explore who Jesus is *
Introductory notes size up the setting and discover the Who, When
and What of Matthew's gospel * Bible Bit pages help you dig deeper
and explore key passages * Insight boxes enable you to probe
passages and explore the meaning of verses * Easy to read type in
two columns * Suitable for use as an outreach resource for churches
Writing in an accessible and anecdotal style, Tom Wright opens up
to us the wisdom of the letters of James, Peter, John and Judah
(Jude). A vital resource for every church and every Christian,
these letters are full of clear practical advice for Christians.
Written for those new to the faith, they warn of the dangers and
difficulties a young Christian community would face both within and
without, while revelling in the delight of budding faith, hope and
life. Today, these letters are just as relevant as they were two
thousand years ago. They continue to help Christians to live with
genuine faith in a complex modern age.
Margaret Froelich examines the Gospel of Mark using political and
empire-critical methodologies, following postcolonial thinkers in
perceiving a far more ambivalent message than previous pacifistic
interpretations of the text. She argues that Mark does not
represent an entirely new way of thinking about empire or cosmic
structures, but rather exhibits concepts and structures with which
the author and his audience are already familiar in order to
promote the Kingdom of God as a better version of the encroaching
Roman Empire. Froelich consequently understands Mark as a response
to the physical, ideological, and cultural displacement of the
first Roman/Judean War. By looking to Greek, Roman, and Jewish
texts to determine how first-century authors thought of conquest
and expansion, Froelich situates the Gospel directly in a
historical and socio-political context, rather than treating that
context as a mere backdrop; concluding that the Gospel portrays the
Kingdom of God as a conquering empire with Jesus as its victorious
general and client king.
To follow Jesus we have to learn to think inside out, in
looking-glass fashion: what the world counts as great is
foolishness, and what the world counts as folly is the true wisdom.
Cling on to your life and you'll lose it; give everything you've
got to following Jesus, including life itself, and you'll win it.
In every generation there are, it seems, a few people who are
prepared to take Jesus seriously, at his word. What would it be
like if you were one of them?
What if God is saving the best for last? Of all the books of the
Bible, Revelation is the one that mystifies and unsettles people
the most. From numerical signs to monsters, the book of apocalypse
in the Bible can be difficult to wrap our minds around, but the
message that Revelation really brings is hope. In this six-session
video Bible study (video streaming included), Bible teacher and
author Margaret Feinberg digs into John's Revelation to show us how
the final book of the Bible reminds us of God's power and promises
during times of great suffering and persecution. This study guide
has everything you need for a full Bible study experience,
including: The study guide itself-with discussion and reflection
questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access
code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy
a DVD!). Scripture memory cards and coloring pages. In this study
you will: Uncover the supernatural power of Jesus' names and
titles. Be equipped with tactics on how to overcome the wily ways
of the enemy. Discover how to triumph through the blood of the lamb
and the word of your testimony. Learn that, though life is not
always fair, Jesus is NOT finished. John, the author of the book of
Revelation, was blessed to see what each of us longs to know, and
he gave us a descriptive and poignant expression of the place, the
end, and the eternity that God has promised to us. God has indeed
saved the best for last, and in Revelation's pages he gives us the
one thing we all long for-hope, extravagant hope. The Beautiful
Word Bible Study series makes the Bible come alive in such a way
that you know where to turn no matter where you find yourself on
your spiritual journey. Featuring celebrated authors and teachers,
like Margaret Feinberg and Jada Edwards, each guide is a creative
and illuminating journey through one book of the Bible. Watch on
any device! Streaming video access code included. Access code
subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only
by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or
sold separately from this package. Internet connection required.
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This book provides a literary analysis of New Testament texts on
marriage, sex, family, and celibate ideals. It seeks to explore if,
how, and eventually to what extent the New Testament favors sexual
abstinence. The core of this study consequently consists of fresh
perspectives on the issue of sexual abstinence in the New Testament
through close readings of 1 Cor 7, Gal 3:28, Matt 19:10-12, and
Mark 12:18-27/Matt 22:23-33/Luke 20:27-40, with a keen eye to the
many ambassadors of abstinence in the texts-characters exhibiting
sexual abstinence given a favorable characterization and function.
As a comprehensive literary analysis of these texts from this
perspective lacks precedent in contemporary biblical scholarship,
the study is a valuable contribution to the ongoing scholarly
debate on the biblical views on sex and marriage.
The present study represents the first attempt to expand the
methodological and practical framework of textual scholarship on
the Greek New Testament from an Orthodox perspective. Its focus is
on the Antoniades edition of 1904, commonly known as the
Patriarchal Edition. The examination of the creation and reception
of this edition shows that its textual principles are often
misrepresented. In particular, it is shown to be more closely
related to the Textus Receptus than to lectionary manuscripts. This
is confirmed by an analysis of lectionary manuscripts using the
Text und Textwert methodology and a detailed comparison of the
Antoniades edition with the recent Editio Critica Maior of the
Catholic Epistles. A textual commentary is provided on key verses
in order to formulate guidelines for preparing an edition of the
Greek New Testament that would satisfy the needs of Orthodox users
in different contexts. This study offers a foundation for the
further development of New Testament textual scholarship from an
Orthodox perspective, informed both by modern critical scholarship
and Orthodox tradition. It also provides a fresh translation of
Antoniades' introduction in an Appendix.
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