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Come and Read introduces numerous hermeneutical approaches to
biblical literature and includes examples of those approaches in
action through the contributions of top scholars in the field. The
book takes up three different passages throughout John's
Gospel-John 1:1-18, John 10, and John 20-setting different
approaches to each passage side-by-side. The sections of this
collection are interconnected by virtue of their association with
John's story. In addition, each section of the book will include
readings of the focus passage from the same four interpretive
perspectives. These four umbrella perspectives (intertextual,
ideological, rhetorical, and narrative) are intentionally broadly
conceived so that a variety of particular reading strategies are
surveyed in the collection. Overall, this book will provide insight
into current hermeneutical practices on the Gospel of John, and
implicitly the rest of the Bible as well. It will also demonstrate
how to use these methods effectively, illustrating not only the
value of using a variety of approaches for interpreting the text,
but also the impact various methods have on the interpretations
rendered.
Craig Koester's respected study uses the symbolic language of the
Gospel of John as a focus to explore "the Gospel's literary
dimensions, social and historical context, and theological import."
This edition is fully revised and updated and includes a number of
new sections on such topics as Judas and the knowledge of God.
Fresh treatments are given on a number of issues, including the
Gospel's Christology. This new edition offers both new insights and
proven worth for students and scholars alike.
In this landmark commentary, Craig R. Koester offers a
comprehensive look at a powerful and controversial early Christian
text, the book of Revelation. Originally written for Christian
communities in Asia Minor, Revelation depicts scenes of cosmic
conflict in which God, the creator of the world, overcomes the
forces of destruction and makes all things new. This often
misunderstood portion of the New Testament repeatedly surprises
readers by warning that judgment is imminent, only to interrupt the
visions of terror with messages of hope and redemption. Koester
provides richly textured descriptions of the book's setting and
language, making extensive use of Greek and Latin inscriptions,
classical texts, and ancient Jewish writings, including the Dead
Sea Scrolls. While Revelation has often been viewed as
world-negating, this commentary focuses on its deep engagement with
social, religious, and economic issues. It also addresses the
book's volatile history of interpretation and its cultural impact
over the centuries. The result is a groundbreaking study that
provides powerful insights and sets new directions for the
continued appreciation of this visionary religious text.
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Hebrews (Paperback)
Craig R. Koester
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R1,351
Discovery Miles 13 510
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One of early Christianity's most carefully crafted sermons, Epistle
to the Hebrews" addresses listeners who have experienced the
elation of conversion and the heat of hostility, but who now must
confront the formidable task of remaining faithful in a society
that rejects their commitments. The letter probes into the one of
most profound questions of faith: If it is God's will that
believers be crowned with glory and honor, why are the faithful
subject to suffering and shame? Through the stories of Abraham and
Sarah, Moses, and Rahab, whose faith enabled them to overcome
severe trials and conflicts, and through the story of Jesus
himself, whose sufferings opened the way to God's presence for all,
the sermon confirms the foundations of the Christian faith.
In a magisterial introduction, Koester presents a compelling
portrait of the early Christian community and examines the debates
that have surrounded Epistle to the Hebrews for two millennia.
Drawing on his knowledge of classical rhetoric, he clarifies the
book's arguments and discusses the use of evocative language and
imagery to appeal to its audience's minds, emotions, and will.
Providing an authoritative, accessible discussion of the book's
high priestly Christology, this landmark commentary charts new
directions for the interpretation of Epistle to the Hebrews and its
influence on Christian theology and worship.
This accessible, engaging work explores the major theological
dimensions of John's Gospel, including God, the world and its
people, Jesus, the crucifixion and resurrection, the Spirit, faith,
and discipleship. Craig Koester's Word of Life is notable for its
comprehensive treatment of themes and its close, careful focus on
the biblical text, on the narrative itself. In his introduction
Koester provides a succinct overview of the Gospel and shows how
disputes about John's theology throughout history have
significantly shaped the church and wider society. In the course of
his discussion, such expressions as being "born again" and Jesus as
"the way" -- which evoke both interest and uneasiness today --
become much clearer in the context of the Gospel as a whole.
Koester interacts with the best of current research and makes
creative proposals about how to understand the many aspects of
John's theology. His clear and highly readable guide to the
theology of John's Gospel will appeal to a wide range of readers.
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