Introduction to the PentateuchJoseph Blenkinsopp Book of Genesis-Terence E. Fretheim The Book of Exodus- Walter Brueggemann The Book of Leviticus-Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. The Book of Numbers- Thomas B. Dozeman The Book of Deuteronomy - Ronald E.Clements Introduction to Narrative- Peter D. Miscall The Book of Joshua- Robert B. Coote The Book of Judges- Dennis T. Olsen The Book of Ruth- Kathleen A. Robertson Farmer The First and Second Books of Samuel- Bruce C. Birch The First and Second Book of Kings- Choon Leong Seow The First and Second Book of Chronicles- Leslie C. Allen The Book of Ezra and Nehemiah- Ralph W. Klein The Book of Esther- Sidnie White Crawford Introduction to Hebrew Poetry- Adele Berlin The Book of Job- Carol A. Newsom The Book of Psalms- J. Clinton McCann, Jr. Introduction to Wisdom Literature- Richard J. Clifford, S.J. The Book of Proverbs- Raymond C. Van Leeuwen The Book of Ecclesiastes- W. Sibley Towner Song of Songs- Renita J. Weems Introduction to the Prophetic Literature- David L. Petersen The Book of Isaiah 1-39- Gene M. Tucker The Book of Isaiah 40-66- Christopher R. Seitz The Book of Jeremiah- Patrick D. Miller The Book of Lamentations- Kathleen M. O'Connor The Book of Ezekiel- Katheryn Pfisterer Darr Introduction to Apocalyptic Literature- Frederick J. Murphy The Book of Daniel- Daniel L. Smith-Christopher The Book of Hosea- Gale A. Yee The Book of Joel- Elizabeth Achtemeier The Book of Amos- Donald E. Gowan The Book of Obadiah- Samuel Pagan The Book of Jonah- Phyllis Trible The Book of Micah- Daniel J. Simundson The Book of Nahum- Francisco O.Garcia-Treto The Book of Habakkuk- Theodore Hiebert The Book of Zephaniah- Robert A. Bennett The Book of Haggai- W. Eugene March The Book of Zechariah- Ben C. Ollenburger The Book of Malachi- Eileen M.Schuller, O.S.U. The Book of Tobit- Irene Nowell, O.S.B. The Book of Judith- Lawrence M. Wills The Additions to Esther- Sidnie White Crawford The First Book of Maccabees- Robert Doran The Second Book of Maccabees- Robert Doran The Book of Baruch- Anthony J. Saldarini The Letter of Jeremiah- Anthony J. Saldarini The Book of Wisdom- Michael Kolarcik, S.J. The Book of Sirach- James L. Crenshaw The Additions to Daniel- Daniel L. Smith Christopher

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"Toward Rediscovering the Old Testament" gives an up-to-date, concise, and challenging presentation of several major areas of Old Testament study. After defining the problems, the author proposes models and solutions for some age-old dilemmas. Here are just some of the more than two dozen major questions that are discussed:

What makes the thirty-nine books of the Old Testament authoritative for the church?

How much continuity and discontinuity is there between the Old and New Testaments?

Did the Old Testament writers consciously anticipate the Messiah?

Were the object and method of salvation the same in both Testaments?

What was the Old Testament believer's experience of the Holy Spirit?

How can Christians derive principles from the specific commands of the Mosaic law?

How can Christians teach or preach from the prophetic portions of the Old Testament?

What is the challenge of the Old Testament for missions?

According to Dr. Kaiser, understanding the Old Testament is the crucial problem for the Christian. Hardly an area in the Christian life, Christian doctrine, and biblical studies is not affected by one's understanding of the Old Testament. This book is a forceful demonstration of that truth. It deals with some of the crucial topics necessary to a proper and practical interpretation and application of the Old Testament and discusses them in three parts: (1) The Old Testament and Scholarship, (2) The Old Testament and Theology, and (3) The Old Testament and Life.

Are you grappling with a difficult verse in the Bible? And are you looking for a short, easy-to-read answer that really makes sense without explaining away the verse? Hard Sayings of the Bible is the handy reference book you need. Here you will find explanations of over five hundred of the most troubling verses to test the minds and hearts of Bible readers. Four seasoned scholars, all with a notable gift for communicating with people in the pew, take you behind the scenes to find succinct solutions to a wide variety of Bible difficulties, ranging from discrepancies about numbers to questions about God's justice. Historical, cultural and linguistic backgrounds shed light on these passages and not only help explain what they meant in biblical times but also show how they are relevant today. Now carefully cross-referenced with over one hundred new verses explained, as well as a dozen new introductory articles on chronology, miracles, archaeology, prophecy and more, Hard Sayings of the Bible offers the combined resources of five previous volumes that have over 250,000 copies in print. If you find yourself tied up in scriptural knots, here's the book that will help you cut through them.

Learn to identify, evaluate, and refine your approach to forming theological conclusions based on the biblical text. The Bible has long served as the standard for Christian practice, yet believers still disagree on how biblical passages should be interpreted and applied. Only when readers fully understand the constructs that inform their process of moving from Scripture to theology--and those of others--can Christians fully evaluate teachings that claim to be "biblical." In this book--part of the Counterpoints series--scholars who affirm an inspired Bible, relevant and authoritative for every era, present models they consider most faithful to Scripture Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.: Principlizing Model Daniel M. Doriani: Redemptive-Historical Model Kevin J. Vanhoozer: Drama-of-Redemption Model William J. Webb: Redemptive-Movement Model Each position receives critiques from the proponents of the other views. Moreover, due to the far-reaching implications this topic holds for biblical studies, theology, and church teaching, this book includes three additional reflections by Christopher J. H. Wright, Mark L. Strauss, and Al Wolters on the theological and practical interpretation of biblical texts. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.

Can you trust what you read in the Old Testament? Are its documents historically reliable? Are its teachings relevant in the twenty-first century? These are important questions for all who believe that Christianity is a religion founded on events that took place in space-time history, indeed for all who care about truth and meaning in life. In this thought-provoking book Walter C. Kaiser Jr. makes the case that the Old Testament documents are both historically reliable and personally and socially relevant. He begins by looking at the origins of the Old Testament books and how well their texts were preserved. Next he explores Old Testament history, giving close attention to the book of Genesis, the patriarchal narratives, and the chronicles of the kings of Judah and Israel. He then surveys the larger questions of the trustworthiness and authority of the various Old Testament genres: historical narrative, wisdom and prophecy. Lastly, Kaiser probes the relevance of the Old Testament for Christian faith today. And in an epilogue he asks--and answers--the question "What is the Old Testament all about?" Here is a helpful, even essential, book to help you face the challenges of reading and applying the Old Testament in today's world.

"Ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it." (Jeremiah 6:16) In Walking the Ancient Path, distinguished Old Testament scholar Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. draws on a lifetime of study to illuminate the book of Jeremiah for a contemporary audience. Following an introduction that surveys the historical and literary background of Jeremiah along with its theological emphases, Kaiser examines each verse of the text, explaining its meaning and significance. Every section is followed by devotional and application insights that guide the reader in applying the text to their everyday lives. Bibliographies in each section provide resources for further study, and most textual and linguistic matters are discussed in footnotes. Pastors, scholars, and serious students of the Bible will find this volume indispensable for understanding Jeremiah's message and how to apply it today.

HACIA UNA TEOLOGIA DEL ANTIGUO TESTAMENTO En los estudios del Antiguo Testamento, ningun aspecto tiene tantas demandas como la teologia. Al reconocer la mayor crisis en teologia biblica, la incapacidad de reafirmar y aplicar la autoridad de la Biblia, Walter Kaiser ofrece la solucion a los asuntos sin resolver referentes a la importancia de su definicion y metodologia. Una buena comprension de la teologia biblica, explica el autor, >. En la primera parte de su libro, el Dr. Kaiser discute la dificultad inherente al determinar la verdadera naturaleza, metodo, alcance y motivacion para la teologia del Antiguo Testamento. En la segunda, aplica su solucion en forma clara y metodica al discutir en forma cronologica los periodos del Antiguo Testamento, desde el Prepatriarcal (Prolegomenos a la Promesa) hasta el Postexilico (Triunfo de la Promesa)."

Mit Blick auf die Zukunft der sozialen Sicherung sind derzeit Herausforderungen feststellbar, die wegen ihrer Dynamik als Umbruche bezeichnet werden koennen. Dazu gehoeren u.a. die immensen Anforderungen bei der Integration von zugewanderten Menschen, das Thema Bildung, der weitergehende Strukturwandel des Arbeitsmarktes oder der Aspekt der psychosomatischen Gesundheit. Dieser Band stellt mit Transdisziplinaritat und Public Marketing neue konzeptionelle Grundgeruste als Tools vor, mit denen Herausforderungen sowie Loesungsansatze fur soziale Sicherung erstellt und umgesetzt werden koennen. Vor diesem Hintergrund kommen ausgewiesene Experten aus Wissenschaft und Praxis mit einem innovativen und pragmatischen Blick auf soziale Sicherung zu Wort. Der Herausgeber Dr. Lutz C. Kaiser ist Professor fur Sozialoekonomie und Public Marketing an der FHoeV NRW.

This resource provides biblical truths concerning suffering and challenges readers to promote justice and emulate God's grace to those who are suffering. Part of the Theology in Community series.

Three approaches to questions about the theological connection between the Old and New Testaments. The relationship between the Testaments is not as simple and straightforward as it sometimes appears. When New Testament authors appeal to Old Testament texts to support their arguments, what is the relationship between their meanings and what was originally intended by their Old Testament forebears? Leading biblical scholars Walter Kaiser, Darrel Bock, and Peter Enns present their answers to questions about the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, addressing elements such as: Divine and human authorial intent. Context of passages. Historical and cultural considerations. The theological grounds for different interpretive methods. Each author applies his framework to specific texts so that readers can see how their methods work out in practice. Each contributor also receives a thorough critique from the other two authors. Three Views on the New Testament Use of Old Testament gives readers the tools they need to develop their own views on the meaning, contexts, and goals behind the New Testament citations of the Old. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.