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Peter David's study on the Epistle of James is a contribution to
The New International Greek Testament Commentary, a series based on
the UBS Greek New Testament, which attempts to provide thorough
exegesis of the text that is sensitive to theological themes as
well as to the details of the historical, linguistic, and textual
context.
The Dictionary of the Later New Testament and its development
follows the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels and the Dictionary
of Paul and His Letters as the third in a celebrated series of
reference works on the Bible. Picking up where the previous volumes
left off, this volume includes in its scope the book of Acts, the
general epistles of Peter, James, Jude and John, and the books of
Hebrews and Revelation. This Dictionary is without peer in its
in-depth coverage of the most neglected books of the New Testament.
In addition to its coverage of this New Testament literature, a
unique and valuable feature of this Dictionary is its extended
coverage of developments in early Christianity through AD 150. Some
articles, such as those on each of the apostolic fathers, focus
exclusively on this postapostolic period. But nearly all topical
articles take into consideration the writings of the apostolic
fathers. Readers will enjoy a deeper and expanded understanding of
how orthodox Christianity continued and developed in the years just
following the New Testament era. No other single-volume reference
work provides comparable coverage and assessment of the early
patristic era and its theology. The Dictionary of the Later New
Testament and its developments is a timely response to
post-Enlightenment Christians who are seeking to rediscover their
ancient roots in the soil of the first two centuries of the
Christian era. And it lays the foundation for budding students of
the New Testament who are now being challenged to expand their
field of vision to include the broader crucible in which the
Christian tradition developed.
The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical
scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a
commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series
emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural,
and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced
insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical
theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional
resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the
seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone
concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base
of biblical scholarship. Overview of Commentary Organization
Introduction--covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including
context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues,
purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes:
Pericope Bibliography--a helpful resource containing the most
important works that pertain to each particular pericope.
Translation--the author's own translation of the biblical text,
reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and
Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in
reasonably good English. Notes--the author's notes to the
translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms,
syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of
translation. Form/Structure/Setting--a discussion of redaction,
genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the
pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and
extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and
character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features
important to understanding the passage are also introduced here.
Comment--verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue
with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and
scholarly research. Explanation--brings together all the results of
the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and
intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of
the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in
the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT
issues. General Bibliography--occurring at the end of each volume,
this extensive bibliography contains all sources used anywhere in
the commentary.
Brimming with photos and graphics, the Zondervan Illustrated Bible
Backgrounds Commentary walks you verse by verse through all the
books of the New Testament. It's like slipping on a set of glasses
that lets you read the Bible through the eyes of a first-century
reader! Discoveries await you that will snap the world of the New
Testament into gripping immediacy. Things that seem mystifying,
puzzling, or obscure will take on tremendous meaning when you view
them in their ancient context. You'll deepen your understanding of
the teachings of Jesus. You'll discover the close, sometimes
startling interplay between God's kingdom and the practical affairs
of the church. Best of all, you'll gain a deepened awareness of the
Bible's relevance for your life. Written in a clear, engaging
style, this beautiful set provides a new and accessible approach
that more technical expository and exegetical commentaries don't
offer.
The First Epistle of Peter constitutes an important work of New
Testament theology and pastoral care, serves as an example of how
the early church applied Jesus' sayings and the Old Testament
writings to contemporary concerns, and presents some extremely
useful perspectives on living the Christian life today. This
commentary by Peter Davids does an excellent job of mining the rich
wealth of instruction to be found in this very significant section
of Scripture. Davids's commentary contains several notable
features: a unique grasp of 1 Peter's structure, a systematically
arranged introduction that summarizes the commentary proper, a
perceptive excursus on suffering in 1 Peter and the New Testament,
Davids's own study translation, thorough and incisive comments on
each verse of the test, frequent parallels to ancient literature,
an exceptionally clear and lively writing style, and one of the
most comprehensive bibliographies on 1 Peter available anywhere.
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.
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James (Paperback)
Peter H. Davids
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R564
Discovery Miles 5 640
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers
navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of
the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between
the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the
biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The
contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range
of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people
of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors,
teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the truth found in this
commentary series.
Los comentarios de esta serie, New International Commentary on the
New Testament, estan considerados en el mundo anglofono como unos
de los comentarios mas serios y recomendables: al corriente de la
erudicion moderna y, a la vez, fieles a la Escritura como Palabra
de Dios. Los autores de esta serie analizan el texto griego de
forma detallada, deteniendose a considerar temas contextuales y
exegeticos, y el sentido general del texto. Ademas, en los pies de
pagina o en los apendices tratan aspectos mas tecnicos como
problemas gramaticales, textuales e historicos, facilitando el
texto griego cuando es necesario. De hecho, este comentario es como
dos comentarios en uno: el comentario propiamente dicho ofrece una
interpretacion del texto excelente y completa, facil de entender, y
los pies de pagina introducen al lector en cuestiones mas
academicas y en el texto original. asi esta serie es una
herramienta util tanto para pastores y profesores, como para el
publico en general."
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