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We rarely think about the way languages work because communicating
in our native tongue comes so naturally to us. The Bible was
written in ancient Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek--languages no modern
reader can claim to have a native understanding of. A better
understanding of how language works should help us understand the
Bible better as we seek to discern the original intent and meaning
of each biblical author. In this book, you will get a basic
introduction to the field of linguistics--its history, its key
concepts, its major schools of thought, and how its insights can
shed light on various problems in biblical Hebrew and Greek.
Numerous examples illustrate linguistic concepts, and technical
terminology is clearly defined. Learn how the study of language can
enhance your Bible study.
The Bible was not written and received in a historical vacuum--in
fact, the social and historical context of the Bible illuminates
key understandings that may have been otherwise missed. Biblical
scholars use many different approaches to uncover this context,
each engaging various aspects of the social and historical world of
the Bible--from religious ritual to scribal practice to historical
event. In Social & Historical Approaches to the Bible, you will
learn how these methods developed and see how they have been used.
You will be introduced to the strengths and weaknesses of each
method, so you may understand its benefits as well as see its
limitations. Many of these approaches are still in use by biblical
scholars today, though often much changed from their earliest form
as ideas were revised in light of the challenges and questions
posed by further research.
The study of the Bible has long included a literary aspect with
great attention paid not only to what was written but also to how
it was expressed. The detailed analysis of biblical books and
passages as written texts has benefited from the study of
literature in classical philology, ancient rhetoric, and modern
literary criticism. This volume of the Lexham Methods Series
introduces the various ways the study of literature has been used
in biblical studies. Most literary approaches emphasize the study
of the text alone-its structure, its message, and its use of
literary devices-rather than its social or historical background.
The methods described in Literary Approaches to the Bible are
focused on different ways of analyzing the text within its literary
context. Some of the techniques have been around for centuries, but
the theories of literary critics from the early 20th century to
today had a profound impact on biblical interpretation. In this
book, you will learn about those literary approaches, how they were
adapted for biblical studies, and what their strengths and
weaknesses are.
Heir to a great promise, Jacob should have lived a life defined by
God's presence. Instead, it was often characterized by conflict,
deception, and selfish ambition. Yet, Jacob's story shows us how
God remained with Jacob, just as He remains with believers today.
Jacob: Discerning God's Presence will help you gain insights into
Jacob's story as you explore the themes, context, and cultural
background of the text. Find new ways to apply Jacob's life lessons
to your own life with discussion and reflection questions. A
collaborative effort by editor John D. Barry and writers Derek R.
Brown, Miles Custis, Douglas Mangum, and Wendy Widder, this
resource will help you dig deep into the life of Joseph. Walk with
Jacob, and discover what it means to know and respond to God's
presence. Contents: Setting the Stage: Explore theme, literary
context, and the historical and cultural backgrounds of Jacob's
story. A Closer Look: Explore the narrative while considering
issues of interpretation, original language, and theology.
Throughout the Bible: Examine references to the narrative elsewhere
in the Bible. Beyond the Bible: Consider references to the
narrative in ancient documents and extracanonical texts and
references and by theologians, the church fathers, and contemporary
thinkers. Application: Explore the events relevance to your journey
of faith.
Joseph was favored by his father. But his life took a tragic turn
when his brothers sold him in to slavery. Joseph: Understanding
God's Purpose will help you gain insights into Joseph's story as
you explore the themes, context, and cultural background of the
text. Discussion questions will help you apply what you've learned
to your own life. This Bible character study, edited by Michael R.
Grigoni and written by Derek R. Brown, Miles Custis, Douglas
Mangum, and Matthew M. Whitehead, will help you dig deep into the
life of Joseph. Walk with Joseph and discover what it means to
trust God no matter what your circumstance. Contents: Setting the
Stage: Explore theme, literary context, and the histrical and
cultural backgrounds of Joseph's story. A Closer Look: Explore the
narrative while considering issues of interpretation, original
language, and theology. Throughout the Bible: Examine references to
the narrative elsewhere in the Bible. Beyond the Bible: Consider
references to the narrative in ancient documents and extracanonical
texts and references and by theologians, the church fathers, and
contemporary thinkers. Application: Explore the event's relevance
to your journey of faith.
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Mary - Devoted to God's Plan (Paperback)
Elizabeth Vince, Miles Custis, Douglas Mangum, Matthew M Whitehead, Rebecca Brant, …
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Discovery Miles 4 120
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Chosen to be the mother of Jesus, Mary played a singular role in
God's plan of redemption. And her life, relationships, and faith
continue to hold significance for believers today. By responding
faithfully to God's call, Mary began an extraordinary journey of
transformation from Jesus' loving mother to one of His devoted
followers. In this 8-week study, authors Miles Custis, Michael R.
Grigoni, Douglas Mangum, Matthew M. Whitehead, Rebecca Brant, John
D. Barry, and Elizabeth Vince help you discover new meaning in the
life of Mary. Each chapter of Mary: Devoted to God's Plan is
structured to maximize your study by exploring the themes, context,
and background of events Mary's life, as well as offering biblical
parallels, extra-biblical references, and insights into how Mary's
experiences are relevant to your journey of faith. Walk through
life with Mary, learning along the way how her story is like your
story. Each chapter of Mary: Devoted to God's Plan is structured to
maximize your study. Theme: Introduces the meaning and relevance of
an event in Mary's life Literary Context: Illustrates the
conditions surrounding that event Historical and Cultural
Background: Presents relevant data about the ancient world A Closer
Look: Gives a walk-through of the event while exploring issues of
interpretation, original language, and theology Throughout the
Bible: Examines discussion of the event elsewhere in the Bible
Beyond the Bible: Treats references to the event in ancient
documents and extracanonical texts and references and by
theologians, the church fathers, and contemporary thinkers
Application: Concludes the chapter by exploring the event's
relevance to your journey of faith You'll also find Quick Tips
offering insight into difficult passages, historical information,
original language wording, and ancient thought.
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