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ebookDictionary of Biblical Imagery
Edited by Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, and Tremper Longman III
- A Christianity Today 1999 Book of the Year
Every reader of the Bible has encountered the powerful, comforting and sometimes puzzling imagery of Scripture. These concrete pictures with their hidden force have struck sharp and lasting impressions on our minds. Their imprint has etched itself on the language and grammar of Christian faith and Western culture.
Why ...
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ebookPocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies
Over 300 Terms Clearly Concisely Defined
The IVP Pocket Reference Series
by Arthur G. Patzia and Anthony J. Petrotta
So many words about the Word. The study of anything seems to generate its own special vocabulary, and biblical studies is no different. What's more, it's got nearly a two-thousand-year lead on you! How can you catch up? Here is the answer!
If you are puzzled by parataxis or rankled by recensions, the Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies is the companion you need. Whether you are ...
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ebookBusiness Ethics in Biblical Perspective
A Comprehensive Introduction
by Michael E. Cafferky
It is legal for CEOs to make 300 times the amount of the average worker. But is this fair and just? Is it ethical for a customer to purchase a digital camera for the sole purpose of using it on a ski trip and then return the item to the store afterwards? Should companies who purchase advertising space on websites that offer pirated videos for download be held accountable for breaking intellectual ...
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ebookBiblical Theology According to the Apostles
How the Earliest Christians Told the Story of Israel
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Chris Bruno, Jared Compton, and Kevin McFadden
Series edited by D. A. CarsonBiblical Foundations Book Awards Runner up and Finalist
How did the apostles understand the Old Testament?
Although relatively few in number, the New Testament's explicit summaries of the Old Testament story of Israel give readers direct access into the way the earliest Christians told this story—that is to say, into the way they did biblical theology.
This ...
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ebookDiscovering Biblical Equality
Biblical, Theological, Cultural, and Practical Perspectives
Edited by Ronald W. Pierce and Cynthia Long Westfall
Associate Editor Christa L. McKirland"There is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus."
The conversation about the relationship between women and men and their roles in the Christian life and the church has evolved, but the topic continues to inspire debate and disagreement.
The third edition of this groundbreaking work brings together scholars firmly committed to the authority ...
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How did the Bible come to exist? Can we trust that the Scriptures are really God's Word? These resources offer insight into the making of the Scriptures and authority of the Bible, and will help pastors, scholars, and everyday Christians alike to build their trust in the Word of God.
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paperbackWhen Work Hurts
Building Resilience When You're Beat Up or Burnt Out
by Meryl Herr
Sometimes Work Hurts
We might be discouraged, disillusioned, or devastated by our work. We might experience trauma or harassment on the job, or we may have experienced work loss by getting fired. If you've been beat up, burnt out, or brokenhearted by work, you're not alone.
The Bible tells us that work will be difficult—filled with thorns and thistles—but no one prepares ...
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Heather Davediuk Gingrich
Heather Davediuk Gingrich is professor of counseling at Denver Seminary and maintains a private practice working with complex trauma survivors. She is the coauthor of Skills for Effective Counseling and coeditor of Treating Trauma in Christian Counseling.
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paperbackVoices and Views on Paul
Exploring Scholarly Trends
by Ben Witherington III and Jason A. Myers
ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award
In the field of Pauline studies, much has changed over the last twenty years. Since Ben Witherington III first published his influential book The Paul Quest, monumental works have appeared from scholars such as James D. G. Dunn, N. T. Wright, E. P. Sanders, and John Barclay. The New Perspective is no longer new, and ...
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paperbackThe Epic of Eden
A Christian Entry into the Old Testament
by Sandra L. Richter
Unclutter You Understanding of the Old Testament
Does your knowledge of the Old Testament feel like a grab bag of people, books, events and ideas? How many times have you resolved to really understand the OT? To finally make sense of it?
Perhaps you are suffering from what Sandra Richter calls the "dysfunctional closet syndrome." If so, she has a solution. Like a home-organizing ...
