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Isaiah 1-39 : A Bible Commentary For Teaching And Preaching
$50.00Add to cartThis unique commentary allows the interpretation of Isaiah 1-39 to be guided by the final form of the book. It focuses on the theological aspect of the book of Isaiah, giving special attention to the role of literary context. Christopher Seitz explores structural and organizational concerns as clues to the editorial intention of the final form of the material, which he argues is both intelligible and an intended result of the efforts of those who gave shape to the present form of the book.
Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.
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Galatians
$25.75Add to cartThe long-awaited commentary by Dieter Luhrmann is now available to English-speaking audiences for the first time. It is a profound, succinctly written dialogue with the text that carefully follows the main points of Paul’s arguments in his most controversial letter. The author presents a theological interpretation which takes seriously Paul’s claim about the gospel and also provides a distinctive outline based on this close reading of the text. Also included are helpful discussions of the competing theologies of Paul and his opponents, a chart on Paul’s career, and a map of the Roman World. Luhrmann is a highly acclaimed interpreter of the New Testament. This volume will be a valuable addition to a well-received commentary series.
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Genesis : An Introduction
$22.00Add to cartGENESIS: AN INTRODUCTION is actually an introduction for a three volume work in the Continental Commentary Series: GENESIS 1-11, GENESIS 12-36, and GENESIS 37-50. Claus Westermann spent 25 yrs. writing the commentary. CONTENTS: Part 1: Introduction to the Story of the Primeval Events: Genesis 1-11 1. The Story of Primeval Events in the Pentateuch and Its Prehistory. 2. The Numerative Sections in Genesis 1-11: The Genealogies as the Framework of the Story of Primeval Events. 3. The Narrative Sections of Genesis 1-11 4. The Theological Significance of the Primeval Story. 5. Literature. 6. The Formation and Theological Meaning of the Primeval Story. Part 2: Introduction to the Patriarchal Story: Genesis 12-50 1. The Significance of the Patriarchal Story. 2. The Origin and Growth of the Partriarchal Story. 3. The World of the Patriarchal Story & Its Setting: The Question of the Time of the Patriarchs 4. Literature: Genesis 12-50. 5. The Religion of the Patriarchs. 6. Structure and Growth of Genesis 12-25. 7. Conclusion to Genesis 12-36. Part 3: Introduction to the Joseph Story: Genesis 37-50. Literature on the History of the Exegesis of Genesis 37-50. Other Literature on Genesis 37-50. 1. The History of the Exegesis of Genesis 37-50. 2. The Composition of Genesis 37-50. 3. The Composition of the Joseph Story in the Stricter Sense. 4. The Literary Form of the Joseph Story. 5. The Joseph Story and Wisdom. 6. The Joseph Story and the Patriarchal Traditions. 7. The Origin and Growth of Genesis 37-50. 8. Parallels and Egyptian Background. 9. Concluding Remarks on Genesis 37-50.
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Deuteronomy : Word And Presence
$33.99Add to cartIn this commentary Ian Cairns presents Deuteronomy as a slowly evolving, complex composite – as legal code, as treaty text or covenant, as Moses’ farewell speech, and as the final volume of the Pentateuch. Despite Deuteronomy’s structural complexity, however, Cairns shows how the theme “Word and Presence” permeates the entire book: God is the living Presence who can be encountered and known through his word addressed to each generation in turn. This commentary is unique in its emphasis on the theology of Deuteronomy (e.g., law as “humane instruction”) as well as in its modern applications and illustrations from non-Western cultures.
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Matthew 1-7
$50.00Add to cartThis commentary on MATTHEW 1-7, by Ulrich Luz, undertakes to draw lines to the present and to inquire, for example, about the implications of the Sermon on the Mount for the question of peace or the question of the form of the church. A great help in this regard is the treatment of the history of the influence of each pericope; this shows not only how Catholic or Protestant Christians have been molded by the biblical text but also where we might find correctives for our faith and life.
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Ezra-Nehemiah : A Bible Commentary For Teaching And Preaching
$40.00Add to cartMany commentaries on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah wallow in historical speculation: which man came first? When did Ezra travel to Jerusalem? What route did he take? Such questions don’t much help preachers and teachers trying to explain the texts to others! In the clear Interpretation format, Throntveit’s commentary emphasizes Ezra-Nehemiah’s character as narrative and story. His approach enables you to communicate the meaning of the text without having to ”rearrange” it to make sense.
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1-3 John : A Bible Commentary For Teaching And Preaching
$40.00Add to cartThe three epistles of John reach exalted heights of theology through simple language and even simpler style. Yet they’re not without difficulties: many of the faith-shaping experiences John and his original readers shared in the first-century Roman world went unstated, leaving modern readers perplexed. In this careful and thoughtful commentary, Smith clears away ambiguity and obscurity to reach the epistles’ full meaning.
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Matthew : Believers Church Bible Commentary
$34.99Add to cartRichard B. Gardner invites readers to explore the dramatic story of Jesus which Matthew tells. He connects that story to the first-century world of its author and early readers. The commentary then shows how Matthew has shaped the church and still speaks to the life of the Christian community. Much of this presentation of Matthew was developed and tested in Christian education settings. The book helps readers wrestle with Jesus’ gospel and mission, starting small, but for all nations. This highly readable series of commentaries is for all who seek to understand the original message of the Scripture and its meaning for today.
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Conflict In Luke
$22.00Add to cartIntertwined with Luke’s story of Jesus are two other story lines – the story of the authorities, who come into conflict with Jesus over the crucial issue of whom God has chosen to rule Israel, and the story of the disciples, who are both loyal and uncomprehending. Kingsbury leads the reader into the dramatic narrative of Luke’s Gospel by tracing and interpreting all three stories. An introductory chapter provides orientation to basic features of literary analysis.
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Proverbs And Ecclesiastes
$27.99Add to cartThe “wise” of ancient Israel were concerned primarily with the nature of goodness and the character of faith: What is “good” for humankind, and how should people live their brief lives on earth? Although the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are generally regarded as two distinctly different types of works, Kathleen Farmer demonstrates that they belong together and should be read in light of each other as guides enabling and encouraging us to act in life-enhancing ways that are fully in accord with the teaching of the Lord.
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Mark
$18.25Add to cartThe Augsburg Commentary on the New Testament is written for laypeople, students and pastors. Laypeople will use it as a resource for the Bible study at home and at church. Students and instructors will read it to probe the basic message of the books of the New Testament. And pastors will find it to be a valuable aid for sermon and lesson preparation.
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Psalms 1-59
$69.00Add to cartThe first volume of Kraus’s magesterial commentary on the Psalms is here made avaliable to English speaking readers. For each psalm the reader will find: bibliography, fresh translation of the Hebrew text, linguistic notes, dis cussion of the form of the passage and its origin, and a verse by verse commentary followed by a statement regarding the theological thrust of the passage. In addition,there is an extensive introduction that deals with the text tradition, titles, poetic form, liturgical functions, and historical allusions of the Psalms.
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Genesis 1-11
$69.00Add to cartWestermann’s commentary on the book of Genesis is divided into three volumes. The first volume comments on Genesis 1-11, which deals with the beginning of the world and the human race. The second volume comments on Genesis 12-36, and deals with the patriarchal story in the figures of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The third volume comments on Genesis 37-50 and touches upon the Joseph story. In each of these volumes Professor Westermann offers an extensive introduction to the social and religious setting of the patriarchal period and an analysis of the shaping of the text of Genesis 12-36. Readers will also find features for each unit of the text as follows: rich bibliography a new translation with linguistic notes analysis of form and setting verse-by-verse commentary word studies and short essays on particular themes theological assessment.
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Ezekiel A Print On Demand Title
$39.99Add to cartHals analyzes in detail the structure and intention of the unusually long prophecies of Ezekiel. Because this prophet genuinely qualifies for the designation “theologian,” Hals devotes much attention to examining Ezekiel’s theological perspective and style. He argues that Ezekiel, despite his proclamations of judgment, is not a prophet of despair. Rather, Ezekiel affirms the stubborn grace of Israel’s sovereign Lord – the God who follows his people into the death of exile and loss of nationhood and promises them life out of death via a new exodus, a new “peoplehood,” and a new temple.
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Revelation : A Bible Commentary For Teaching And Preaching
$45.00Add to cartThe Book of Revelation has wielded enormous influence throughout the church’s history—and it still has an urgently-needed message for today. Using up-to-date scholarship, Boring explores the meaning of Revelation as an example of Christian prophecy. He is not so concerned with the bizarre method of apocalyptic that he ignores its central phenomenon—that of the risen Jesus who continues to speak to his churches through the Spirit. Preachers and teachers will especially appreciate the essays on key difficulties in understanding Revelation as a Christian book.
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Hear Then The Parable
$39.00Add to cartBy building on the labors of such illustrious predecessors as Adolf J<129>licher, C. H. Dodd, and Joachim Jeremias, as well as the modern findings of Robert Funk, Dan Via, and John Dominic Crossan, Scott provides the most encyclopedic account of the parables in years.
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1-2 Timothy And Titus
$45.00Add to cartThis new volume in the tremendously helpful Interpretation series seeks to open the three pastoral epistles to thematic preaching. The theme? Like Paul’s in the three letters, it is how laypeople and clergy can care for the church. Oden tackles the role of women in worship, problems of the rich and poor, the handling of church disruptions, and other contemporary issues.
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Jeremiah : A Bible Commentary For Teaching And Preaching
$50.00Add to cartClements draws an intensely moving portrait of Jeremiah, one that often conflicts with the conventional image of earlier commentaries. Having witnessed the loss of his most treasured religious supports, Jeremiah discovered that the only secure foundation of hope is in God. True to the Interpretation format, Clements helps preachers and teachers make effective parallels between Jeremiah’s situation and today’s spiritual issues
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James A Print On Demand Title
$51.99Add to cartAdamson explores the Epistle of James in depth in this independent sequel, companion, and complement to his NICNT commentary on James. Aimed at laypersons, students, scholars, and pastors, the book investigates the intriguing questions surrounding the epistle and its author and offers some fresh solutions.
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Ezra-Nehemiah : A Commentary
$60.00Add to cartThis volume, a part of the Old Testament Library series, explores the books of Ezra and Nehemiah
The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.
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Paul And His Letters (Revised)
$26.00Add to cartLeander E. Keck presents a succinct, comprehensive, and up-to-date scholarly interpretation of Paul’s theology. Keck has revised the volume to account more fully for Paul’s theology. Keck has revised the volume to account more fully for Paul’s understanding of the law and of faith/trust. He has retained the basic structure of the first edition but now apprises the reader of specific details of his own continuing thinking in light of select scholarly discussions. Entirely new to the volume is an appendix, Paul’s Theology in Historical Criticism, a summary of the scholarly effort to account for, understand, and interpret Paul’s theology.
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Amos Hosea Micah
$33.00Add to cartEminently qualified to write this groundbreaking book, Philip King is known as both an archaeological and biblical authority. Defining biblical archaeology as the “process of correlating archaeological evidence with the biblical record,” he sees the function of this discipline as the illumination of the events recorded in the Bible in order to clarify the text. In Amos, Hosea, and Micah, King offers an enlightening and elegant commentary on the eight-century prophets from an archaeological perspective.
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Psalms Part 1 A Print On Demand Title
$30.99Add to cartErhard Gerstenberger begins this volume with an examination of the nature of cultic poetry, its role in ancient Near Eastern religion, and more specifically its role in the religion of Israel. He goes on to survey the genres of cultic poetry, including lament, complaint, and thanksgiving, and then focuses on the book of Psalms as an example of cultic poetry, first analyzing the book as a whole and then working through Psalms 1-60 unit by unit.
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Luke
$18.25Add to cartThis book is written for laypeople, students, and pastors. Laypeople will use it as a resource for bible study. Students and instructors will read it to probe the basic message of the books of the new testament. And pastors will find it to be a valuable aid for sermon and lesson preparation.
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Acts : A Bible Commentary For Teaching And Preaching
$45.00Add to cartWilliam Willimon combines the latest findings in Lukan scholarship with the pastoral, educational, and theological concerns of the local church to provide a new interpretation of Acts. He bases his commentary on the idea that the purpose of Acts was not to make Christianity acceptable to the Roman state but rather to preserve the integrity of the church against the onslaught of classical culture.
Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.
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Randall House Bible Commentary Romans
$29.99Add to cartHere’s the perfect commentary to help readers understand biblical truths and communicate those truths to others. The verse-by-verse expositions highlight and explain important Greek words from the original manuscripts. They also examine the difficult theological concepts. A great reference for laypeople, teachers and preachers.
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Genesis : Believers Church Bible Commentary
$29.99Add to cartThe author provides a distinctive study of Gensis by focusing on the rich story line that traces the development of a community of faith. As the narrative develops, theological motifs such as creation, disaster and recreation, promise and fulfillment, infertility and blessing emerge.
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Ezra And Nehemiah
$23.99Add to cartWhen the Jews returned to Israel from captivity in Babylon in the 6th and 5th centuries B.C. they faced many hardships. Despite these struggles, Ezra and Nehemiah believed that God was working with them to accomplish his purpose, which was to restore a faithful community. Israel Alive Again interprets the books of Ezra and Nehemiah in the context of the Hebrew Bible, exploring the theological meanings of these often slighted books, and emphasizing their relevance for the church today. Like the other commentaries in the series, Israel Alive Again is intended for the layperson, student, and pastor. Its theological exposition makes it valuable to scholars as well.
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Ecclesiastes : A Commentary
$45.00Add to cartThis volume, a part of the Old Testament Library series, explores the book of Ecclesiastes.
The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.
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1-2 Kings : A Bible Commentary For Teaching And Preaching
$50.00Add to cartThe Interpreter’s Bible Commentary is a modern treatment of the scriptures designed to help preachers better communicate the Bible. This volume on 1 and 2 Kings by Richard Nelson begins with an introductory section which discusses the structure of the book especially as it relates to early Hebrew narrative, the theology of Kings and the audience for which it was intended. The commentary is an analysis of the text and a practical help for sermon preparation.
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John : A Bible Commentary For Teaching And Preaching
$50.00Add to cartThe Interpretation Commentary Series is a modern treatment of the scriptures designed to help preachers better communicate the Bible. This volume on the gospel of John begins with an introductory article which discusses the difficulty of preaching in today’s world, particularly from a book that is embroiled in such controversy today. The commentary does not expect a knowledge of Greek and is easy to use. A good commentary for ministers.
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Proverbs
$24.00Add to cart“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” In this perceptive commentary familiar sayings from the book of Proverbs, such as this one, are seen in a new light. Kenneth T. Aitken deepens our understanding of the collection of popular sayings and folk wisdom of ancient Israel.
Carrying forward brilliantly the pattern established by Barclay’s New Testament series, the Daily Study Bible has been extended to cover the entire Old Testament as well. Invaluable for individual devotional study, for group discussion, and for classroom use, the Daily Study Bible provides a useful, reliable, and eminently readable way to discover what the Scriptures were saying then and what God is saying today.
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Jeremiah : Believers Church Bible Commentary
$29.99Add to cartMartens’ commentary on the book of Jeremiah is a valuable resource. Read about Israel’s failures, her fascination with other gods’ her disregard for justice. But there are also promises. The underlying message has two faces: God punishes people, yet there is also forgiveness and the promise of a new covenant.
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Acts
$18.25Add to cartBased on the RSV, this English Bible analysis is ideal for laypersons, students, and pastors. Emphasizing the exegetical craft of listening, asking questions, and seeing differences, Krodel clarifies issues of authorship, historiography, and theological intent. Of particular interest is the narrative strand of salvation that binds this second Lukan writing to the first. Biblical text not included.
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Galatians : A Bible Commentary For Teaching And Preaching
$40.00Add to cartThe Interpretation Commentary Series is meant to give teachers and preachers good tools for communicating the scriptures. This series takes a critical position in regards to the scriptures and so may not be for everyone. In this work by Cousar the theological, ecclesiastical and ethical issues of Paul’s exhortations to this church are discussed. After a short introductory essay highlighting these issues Cousar analyses each verse in light of these topics.
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Genesis 37-50
$59.00Add to cartWestermann’s commentary on the book of Genesis is divided into three volumes. The first volume comments on Genesis 1-11, which deals with the beginning of the world and the human race. The second volume comments on Genesis 12-36, and deals with the patriarchal story in the figures of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The third volume comments on Genesis 37-50 and touches upon the Joseph story. In each of these volumes Professor Westermann offers an extensive introduction to the social and religious setting of the patriarchal period and an analysis of the shaping of the text of Genesis 12-36. Readers will also find features for each unit of the text as follows: rich bibliography a new translation with linguistic notes analysis of form and setting verse-by-verse commentary word studies and short essays on particular themes theological assessment.
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Genesis 12-36
$55.00Add to cartWestermann’s commentary on the book of Genesis is divided into three volumes. The first volume comments on Genesis 1-11, which deals with the beginning of the world and the human race. The second volume comments on Genesis 12-36, and deals with the patriarchal story in the figures of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The third volume comments on Genesis 37-50 and touches upon the Joseph story. In each of these volumes Professor Westermann offers an extensive introduction to the social and religious setting of the patriarchal period and an analysis of the shaping of the text of Genesis 12-36. Readers will also find features for each unit of the text as follows: rich bibliography a new translation with linguistic notes analysis of form and setting verse-by-verse commentary word studies and short essays on particular themes theological assessment.
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Isaiah 2 : Chapters 33-66
$24.00Add to cartOne of the most important and cherished books in the Old Testament, Isaiah contains a message of vibrant spirituality. It reveals an exalted view of God and speaks in soaring poetry of joy and hope in the kingdom. Throughout his two-volume commentary, John F. A. Sawyer seeks to present the meaning of the text of the book of Isaiah with compelling clarity and, at the same time, lead the reader to a deeper understanding of familiar passages.
Carrying forward brilliantly the pattern established by Barclay’s New Testament series, the Daily Study Bible has been extended to cover the entire Old Testament as well. Invaluable for individual devotional study, for group discussion, and for classroom use, the Daily Study Bible provides a useful, reliable, and eminently readable way to discover what the Scriptures were saying then and what God is saying toda
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Wisdom Of Proverbs Job And Ecclesiastes
$24.00Add to cartIn the Wisdom literature of the Bible we first hear the cool voice of a teacher calling us to think–to think hard and humbly. “How long will fools hate knowledge?” cries Wisdom in the book of Proverbs. Then in Job comes the anguished voice of the questioner, earnest enough to seek answers, honest enough to doubt easy ones. In ecclesiastes the chastened tone of the Preacher warns of the vanity of all life under the sun. Sensitive to both literary form and theological content, Derek Kidner introduces Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiasters, explaining their basic character and internal structure. He also summarizes and evaluates the wealth of modern criticism focused on each book. Looking at all three books together, Kidner show how their many voices compare, contrast and ultimately give a unified view of life.
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Nahum Obadiah Esther
$19.99Add to cartThis commentary concerns writings which emerged from three successive stages in Judah’s decline and captivity — the century of fear engendered by the Assyrian menace (addressed in Nahum), the shock and disorientation that followed the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem (Obadiah), and the necessary dilemma of adapting yet maintaining their uniqueness in an alien setting (Esther). All three books reflect the efforts to maintain faith despoite continued assaults on traditional views of the nature of God and the Covenant.
