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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.
KJV Mini Pocket Bible offers the celebrated King James Version in an
attractive compact size, making it easy to slip into any purse, pocket
or backpack. It includes a thematic Scripture verse finder, one-year
Bible reading plan, reader-friendly sub-headings, the words of Christ
in red and a presentation page for gift-giving.
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In this volume in the Believers Church Bible Commentary (BCBC)
Series, Erland Waltner explains how 1 Peter applies Jesus' teaching
on loving the enemy to the life situation of scattered Christians
in Asia Minor. Peter empowers believers to be communities of hope,
not retaliating for abuse they suffer, but bearing witness to their
living Lord by word, transformed lifestyle, and doing good.
J. Daryl Charles admits that 2 Peter and Jude are hard for us to
understand. Yet he shows how these letters are relevant since the
church still faces ethical compromises and pastoral dilemmas. Their
apocalyptic imagery stresses that the concerns of Christian
faithfulness and faith are absolutely crucial. The church needs
such moral exhortation.
Few ancient Christian authors attempted anything like a complete
commentary on the "Gospel of John", among them Origen, John
Chrysostom and Augustine. Of these, Augustine's must count as the
greatest. Unlike Origen's, it has come down to us in its entirety,
and of the others that remain it is certainly the most
theologically profound. John's gospel allows Augustine to range
broadly over themes that were his life's work - the Trinity, the
person of Christ, the nature of the Church and its sacraments, the
fulfillment of the divine plan. The 124 homilies that constitute
Augustine's commentary, however, are masterpieces not only of
theological profundity but also of pastoral engagement. In the
question-and-answer style that he frequently employs, for example,
one can sense Augustine's real awareness of his congregation's
struggles with the gospel text. And the congregation's response to
Augustine, which he frequently alludes to, is an indication of the
success of his dialogical preaching style. The Johannine literature
drew out the best in Augustine." The Homilies on the "Gospel of
John" are the indispensible complement to "The Homilies on "The
First Epistle of John", recently published in this series, and they
should be a part of any serious theological library.
"Thomas Yoder Neufeld has provided readers with 'the raw material
and some of the skill with which to jump into the fray' of the
debates about Jesus. This highly readable book has been carefully
honed through years of undergraduate teaching by a scholar who
often preaches and teaches in church settings. Well informed and
with enviable clarity, Neufeld presents the fruit of the best
critical Jesus scholarship--hospitable for students in the
pluralistic context of the university classroom. Anyone interested
in the Jesus we encounter in the New Testament will turn these
pages with great interest and profit."--Graham H. Twelftree, Regent
University
"Tom Yoder Neufeld is an outstanding writer! An extraordinarily
engaging teacher, Tom guides us with gripping vitality on an
invigorating and exhilarating tour through the biblical accounts.
Throughout the adventure he achieves the perfect
voice--undergirding our faith even as he imparts necessary skills
to sort through various scholarly debates concerning Jesus. This
exceptional book is superb for both new and seasoned students of
the Scriptures."--Marva J. Dawn, author of "Talking the Walk"
"Recovering Jesus is a difficult task in our day. Skeptical
words abound on many sides. Thomas Yoder Neufeld does a good and
accessible job of clearing the decks and showing the way in this
introduction to Jesus and his teaching in the context of the
scholarly cacophony that surrounds Jesus. Nicely done."--Darrell
Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary
""Not" just another Jesus book, Thomas Yoder Neufeld's
"Recovering Jesus" integrates sound scholarship with a profound and
reflective faith. Written with a wide spectrum of contemporary
college students inmind, Yoder Neufeld's accessible and engaging
prose will also attract thoughtful laypeople as well as busy church
leaders. His centering the Jesus story in the ethic and theology of
the kingdom of God is not only refreshingly true to the heart of
our written Gospels but will be especially helpful for those who
long to follow Jesus in life. Few scholars of Yoder Neufeld's
breadth and depth write with this clarity of thought and joy in
discipleship."--Mary Schertz, Associated Mennonite Biblical
Seminary
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