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New Testament History

A Narrative Account

By: Ben III Witherington

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New Testament History

A Narrative Account

By: Ben III Witherington

Essential to an understanding of the New Testament is a comprehension of the individuals, events, and social movements that shaped the setting from which Jesus and his followers emerged. Unfortunately, many accounts by historians can leave readers feeling overwhelmed and confused. New Testament History provides a worthy solution to this problem. A well-known expert on the social situation of the New Testament, Ben Witherington offers an engaging look into the world that gave birth to the Christian faith.

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1441205373

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The Gospel of Mark

A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary

By: Ben Witherington

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The Gospel of Mark

A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary

By: Ben Witherington

This book offers the first sustained attempt to read the Gospel of Mark both as an ancient biography and as a form of ancient rhetoric. Ben Witherington applies to Mark the socio-rhetorical approach for which he is well known, opening a fresh new perspective on the earliest Gospel. Written when the fledging Christian faith was experiencing a major crisis during the Jewish war, Mark provides us with the first window on how the life and teachings of Jesus were presented to a largely non-Jewish audience. According to Witherington, the structure of Mark demonstrates that this Gospel is biographically focused on the identity of Jesus and the importance of knowing who he is--the Christ, the Son of God. This finding reveals that Christology stood at the heart of the earliest Christians' faith. It also shows how important it was to these earliest Christians to persuade others about the nature of Jesus, both as a historical figure and as the Savior of the world.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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0802845037

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A Shared Christian Life

By: Ben Witherington III

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A Shared Christian Life

By: Ben Witherington III

This book is for is for everyday Christians who seek to love God and offer charity toward others by celebrating spiritual practices in their congregation. It is meant to encourage you to be an integral part of the body of Christ --working and serving together, loving God with hearts but also with hands and feet—to be formed as a disciple of Jesus Christ. In the Wesleyan tradition, we believe that Christian formation happens best “when two or more are gathered.” So focus is the body of Christ gathered--worshiping; sharing, learning, fellowshipping, taking Holy Communion, and doing works of piety and charity--together. In addition, a relationship with God is not primarily an individual’s lonely personal quest for transcendence. It is not about becoming more self-centered, more self-focused, but it is about becoming more self-forgetful. The book outlines spiritual practices that involve individual and congregational transformation through learning and loving, fellowship and worship, by being lifted up in spirit and being enlightened in mind. A normal Christian life needs balance not only between work and rest and play, but also between worship, sacraments, doing, and learning. It needs balance between being alone with God and time with significant others.

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Abingdon Press

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1426756763

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New Testament Theology and Ethics

By: Ben Witherington III

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New Testament Theology and Ethics

By: Ben Witherington III

In the second volume of his two-volume comprehensive overview of the theological and ethical thought world of the New Testament, Ben Witherington III focuses on the collective witness of New Testament writers--the convergences and divergences of their theological and ethical thought.

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InterVarsity Press

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0830899847

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Work

A Kingdom Perspective on Labor

By: Ben Witherington III,Ben Witherington

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Work

A Kingdom Perspective on Labor

By: Ben Witherington III,Ben Witherington

Most Christians spend most of their waking hours working, yet many regard work as at best a necessary evil just one more unfortunate by-product of humanity s fall from grace. Not so, says Ben Witherington III, and in Work: A Kingdom Perspective on Labor, he considers work as neither the curse nor the cure of human life but, rather, as something good that God has given us to do. In this brief primer on the biblical theology and ethics of work, Witherington carefully unpacks the concept of work, considering its relationship to rest, play, worship, the normal cycle of human life, and the coming Kingdom of God. Work as calling, work as ministry, work as a way to make a living, and the notably unbiblical notion of retirement Witherington s Work engages these subjects and more, combining scholarly acumen with good humor, common sense, cultural awareness, and biblically based insights from Genesis to Revelation. Ben Witherington has given the whole people of God something desperately needed to make sense of Monday to Friday a theology of work that breaks down the heretical sacred-secular distinction. . . . Offers a work-view and life-view that, if embraced, would revitalize the mission of God s people in the world. It s that good. R. Paul Stevens author of The Other Six Days and Taking Your Soul to Work Conducting a critical dialogue with the theological voices of our day, drawing upon the wisdom of the Christian tradition, and offering a sensitive reading of New Testament parables, Witherington delivers sound counsel on the Kingdom meaning of work and its implications for our lives today. Lee Hardy author of The Fabric of This World

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0802865410

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Torah Old and New

Exegesis, Intertextuality, and Hermeneutics

By: Dr. Ben Witherington III

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Torah Old and New

Exegesis, Intertextuality, and Hermeneutics

By: Dr. Ben Witherington III

Reading the books of the Law, the Pentateuch, in their original context is the crucial prerequisite for reading their citation and use in later interpretation, including the New Testament writings, argues Ben Witherington III. Here, he offers pastors, teachers, and students an accessible commentary on the Pentateuch, as well as a reasoned consideration of how these books were heard and read in early Christianity. By reading "forward and backward," Witherington advances the scholarly discussion of intertextuality and opens a new avenue for biblical theology.

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Fortress Press

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1506446493

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Encounters with Paul

By: Ben Witherington,Ann Witherington

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Encounters with Paul

By: Ben Witherington,Ann Witherington

As a New Testament character of note, the Apostle Paul is second only to Jesus. In this companion volume to Encounters with Jesus, Ben and Ann Witherington draw on the biblical text and deep knowledge of historical context to bring alive the reactions of several contemporaries to the famous apostle and his words and deeds. Here we hear from friends and companions as well as passing acquaintances and outright enemies of Paul. Including many photos and illustrations, this book helps us to see Paul from many vivid points of view that all up add to a compelling and revealing portrait.

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A Week in the Life of Corinth

By: Ben Witherington III

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A Week in the Life of Corinth

By: Ben Witherington III

In this work of historical fiction, Ben Witherington III provides a one of kind window into the social and cultural context of Paul's ministry.

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Jesus, Paul and the End of the World

By: Ben Witherington III

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Jesus, Paul and the End of the World

By: Ben Witherington III

Ben Witherington III offers a comparison and a critical assessment of the end times teachings of Jesus and Paul.

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083081759X

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Voices and Views on Paul

Exploring Scholarly Trends

By: Ben Witherington III,Jason A. Myers

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Voices and Views on Paul

Exploring Scholarly Trends

By: Ben Witherington III,Jason A. Myers

In the field of Pauline studies, much has changed over the last twenty years. In this reliable guide to the major terrain of Pauline scholarship, Ben Witherington and Jason Myers explain and analyze the thought of recent major Pauline interpreters and track developments within this dynamic field over the past two decades.

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0830873449

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Isaiah Old and New

Exegesis, Intertextuality, and Hermeneutics

By: Dr. Ben Witherington III

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Isaiah Old and New

Exegesis, Intertextuality, and Hermeneutics

By: Dr. Ben Witherington III

Reading the Book of Isaiah in its original context is the crucial prerequisite for reading its citation and use in later interpretation, including the New Testament writings, argues Ben Witherington III. Here he offers pastors, teachers, and students an accessible commentary to Isaiah, as well as a reasoned consideration of how Isaiah was heard and read in early Christianity. By reading "forward and backward" Witherington advances the scholarly discussion of intertextuality and opens a new avenue for biblical theology.

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1506420567

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Biblical Theology

The Convergence of the Canon

By: Ben Witherington, III

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Biblical Theology

The Convergence of the Canon

By: Ben Witherington, III

In Biblical Theology, Ben Witherington, III, examines the theology of the Old and New Testaments as a totality. Going beyond an account of carefully crafted Old and New Testament theologies, he demonstrates the ideas that make the Bible a sacred book with a unified theology. Witherington brings a distinctive methodology to this study. Taking a constructive approach, he first examines the foundations of the writers' symbolic universe - what they thought and presupposed about God - and how they revealed those thoughts through the narratives of the Old and New Testaments. He also shows how the historical contexts and intellectual worlds of the Old and New Testaments conditioned their narratives, and, in the process, created a large coherent Biblical world view, one that progressively reveals the character and action of God. Thus, the Yahweh of the Old Testament, the Son in the Gospels, and the Father, Son, and Spirit in the New Testament writings are viewed as persons who are part of the singular divine identity. Witherington's progressive revelation approach allows each part of the canon to be read in its original context and with its original meaning.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108584926

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The New Testament Story

By: Ben Witherington (III),Ben Witherington

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The New Testament Story

By: Ben Witherington (III),Ben Witherington

An introductory guide to the New Testament examines how and why the scriptures were written and collected and how they came to be known as the New Testament that we have today, while discussing the main stories and major figures, the ways that these stories were told and retold, and how this literary development has influenced Christian theology, ethics, and social thought.

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0802827659

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The Jesus Quest

The Third Search for the Jew of Nazareth

By: Ben Witherington III

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The Jesus Quest

The Third Search for the Jew of Nazareth

By: Ben Witherington III

Ben Witherington III offers a comprehensive assessment of what scholars such as John Dominic Crossan, Marcus Borg, Burton Mack and the Jesus Seminar are really saying about Jesus.

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0830815449

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Jesus and Money

A Guide for Times of Financial Crisis

By: Ben III Witherington

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Jesus and Money

A Guide for Times of Financial Crisis

By: Ben III Witherington

Widespread unemployment. Record home foreclosures. A vulnerable stock market. Government bailouts. In the wake of a sobering global recession, many Christians realize they need to rethink their approach to money. Here respected New Testament scholar Ben Witherington III explores what the Bible does--and doesn't--say about money. He clearly and concisely examines what Jesus and his earliest followers taught about wealth and poverty, money and debt, and tithing and sacrificial giving to help readers understand the proper role of money in modern Christian life. Along the way, he critiques the faith promise and health-and-wealth approaches to these issues, showing what good stewardship of God's possessions really looks like. Church study groups, pastors, church leaders, students, and all who are concerned about making sense of money in a world of economic uncertainty will value this book.

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1441207821

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New Testament Rhetoric, Second Edition

An Introductory Guide to the Art of Persuasion in and of the New Testament

By: Ben Witherington III,Jason A. Myers

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New Testament Rhetoric, Second Edition

An Introductory Guide to the Art of Persuasion in and of the New Testament

By: Ben Witherington III,Jason A. Myers

Witherington and Myers provide a much-needed introduction to the ancient art of persuasion and its use within the various New Testament documents. More than just an exploration of the use of the ancient rhetorical tools and devices, this guide introduces the reader to all that went into convincing an audience about some subject. Witherington and Myers make the case that rhetorical criticism is a more fruitful approach to the NT epistles than the oft-employed approaches of literary and discourse criticism. Familiarity with the art of rhetoric also helps the reader explore non-epistolary genres. In addition to the general introduction to rhetorical criticism, the book guides readers through the many and varied uses of rhetoric in most NT documents--not only telling readers about rhetoric in the NT, but showing them the way it was employed. "This brief guide book is intended to provide the reader with an entrance into understanding the rhetorical analysis of various parts of the NT, the value such studies bring for understanding what is being proclaimed and defended in the NT, and how Christ is presented in ways that would be considered persuasive in antiquity." - from the introduction

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1532689705

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The Letters to Philemon, the Colossians, and the Ephesians

A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on the Captivity Epistles

By: Ben Witherington

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The Letters to Philemon, the Colossians, and the Ephesians

A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on the Captivity Epistles

By: Ben Witherington

This title offers an innovative way of looking at Ephesians, Colossians and Philemon as inter-related documents written at different levels of moral discourse. The author also analyses these documents as examples of Asiatic rhetoric.

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0802824889

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The Living Legacy

The Soul in Paraphrase, the Heart in Pilgrimage

By: Ben Witherington III,Julie Noelle Hare

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The Living Legacy

The Soul in Paraphrase, the Heart in Pilgrimage

By: Ben Witherington III,Julie Noelle Hare

The Living Legacy is a resource for spiritual formation that involves original Christian poetry, theological analysis, and spiritual formation exercises following the lectio divina. Following the seasons of the Church Year, Witherington and Hare provide a guide to help those of us on spiritual journeys as we seek to explore 'the living legacy,' which is our faith in the biblical God.

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Southern Discomfort

By: Ben Witherington III

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Southern Discomfort

By: Ben Witherington III

Southern Discomfort tells the story of Masey Bumgarner, recently widowed, who returns from her summer vacation to discover that her town, Pineville, North Carolina, has decided to pave a four-lane highway through her front yard . . . without her permission or even sufficient advance notice. After consultation with her pastor, she decides to contest the location of this project in court. Along the way, her lawyer and his detective discover all sorts of shady dealings. Southern Discomfort chronicles the graft and corruption that is revealed in the court case--and the desperate acts of the proponents of the highway to keep the project on course. Along the way, there is a murder, a romance, and finally a wedding, in addition to the resolution of the court case.

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1498291031

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The Acts of the Apostles

By: Ben Witherington

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The Acts of the Apostles

By: Ben Witherington

This groundbreaking commentary is the first to provide a detailed social and rhetorical analysis of the book of Acts. At the same time it gives detailed attention to major theological and historical issues.

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0802845010

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Paul's Letter to the Romans

A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary

By: Ben Witherington III,Ben Witherington,Darlene Hyatt

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Paul's Letter to the Romans

A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary

By: Ben Witherington III,Ben Witherington,Darlene Hyatt

Witherington gleans fresh insights from reading the text of Paul's epistle in light of early Jewish theology, the historical situation of Rome in the middle of first century A.D., and Paul's own rhetorical concerns.

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0802845045

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Priscilla

The Life of an Early Christian

By: Ben Witherington III

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Priscilla

The Life of an Early Christian

By: Ben Witherington III

Who was Priscilla? Ben Witherington combines biblical scholarship and winsome storytelling to give readers a vivid picture of this important New Testament woman. In this work of historical fiction, Priscilla's story makes the first-century biblical world come alive as she looks back on her long life and remembers the ways she has participated in the early church.

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0830870865

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Encounters with Jesus

By: Ben Witherington

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Encounters with Jesus

By: Ben Witherington

The impact Jesus had on numerous lives during his earthly ministry is obvious from the Gospel records themselves. But what we do not have is personal testimonies by those persons whom Jesus helped, healed, befriended, or recruited as disciples. In this creative exploration of what sort of testimonies those original encounters might have produced, Ben Witherington paints a picture for us of what the well known and the less well known eyewitnesses might have said had they been asked. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the historical context in which Jesus operated, Witherington brings these men and women out of the shadows and into the light of day.

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1532698259

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The Indelible Image: The Theological and Ethical Thought World of the New Testament

The Individual Witnesses

By: Ben Witherington III

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The Indelible Image: The Theological and Ethical Thought World of the New Testament

The Individual Witnesses

By: Ben Witherington III

Having completed commentaries on all of the New Testament books, a remarkable feat in itself, Witherington now offers ... a two-volume set on the theological and ethical thought world of the New Testament. The first volume looks at the individual witnesses, while the second examines the collective witness"--

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0830838619

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Jesus the Seer

The Progress of Prophecy

By: Ben Witherington III

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Jesus the Seer

The Progress of Prophecy

By: Ben Witherington III

Increasingly, scholars recognize that prophetic traditions, expressions, and experiences stand at the heart of most religions in the ancient Mediterranean world. This is no less true for the world of Judaism and Jesus. Ben Witherington III offers an extensive, cross-cultural survey of the broader expressions of prophecy in its ancient Mediterranean context, beginning with Mari, moving to biblical figures not often regarded as prophets‒‒Balaam, Deborah, Moses, and Aaron‒‒and to the apocalyptic seer in postexilic prophecy, showing that no single pattern describes all prophetic figures. The consequence is that different aspects of Jesus’s activity touch upon prophetic predecessors: his miracles, on Elijah and Elisha; his self-understanding as the Son of Man, on Daniel and 1 Enoch; his warnings of woe and judgment, on the “writing prophets” in Judean tradition; and his messianic entry into Jerusalem, on Zechariah 9. Witherington also surveys the phenomenon of apocalyptic prophecy in early Christianity, including Paul, Revelation, the Didache, Hermas, and the Montanist movement. Jesus the Seer is a worthy complement to Witherington’s other volume on Jesus, Jesus the Sage (Fortress Press, 2000).

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1451489501

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A Week in the Fall of Jerusalem

By: Ben Witherington III

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A Week in the Fall of Jerusalem

By: Ben Witherington III

It's AD 70, and Jerusalem is falling to the Romans, its temple being destroyed. As Jews and Christians try to escape the city, we travel with some of them through an imagined week of flight and faith. In this imaginative and entertaining narrative, Ben Witherington leads us behind the veil of centuries to experience the historical and social realities of this epochal event.

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The Paul Quest

The Renewed Search for the Jew of Tarsus

By: Ben Witherington III

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The Paul Quest

The Renewed Search for the Jew of Tarsus

By: Ben Witherington III

Ben Witherington III examines the various profiles of the historical Paul that have been newly discovered, revealing how a reacquaintance with the classical Roman world has filled in even more details of Paul's life and work.

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0830826602

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John's Wisdom

A Commentary on the Fourth Gospel

By: Ben Witherington

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John's Wisdom

A Commentary on the Fourth Gospel

By: Ben Witherington

Jesus as depicted in the Fourth Gospel is remarkably dissimilar to the Jesus found in the synoptic gospels. In this book, Witherington places the Gospel of John within its proper literary, historical, social and theological contexts. What emerges is a compelling argument that the Gospel of John has an agenda for mission, in addition to concerns for discipleship and community life.

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066425621X

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1 and 2 Thessalonians

A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary

By: Ben Witherington

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1 and 2 Thessalonians

A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary

By: Ben Witherington

Paul's two letters to the Thessalonians stand as some of the very earliest Christian documents, yet they appear well into Paul's missionary career, giving them a unique context well worth exploring. In this first full-scale socio-rhetorical commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Ben Witherington gleans fresh insight from reading Paul's text in the light of rhetorical concerns and patterns, early Jewish theology, and the first-century historical situation in Macedonia. Witherington's distinctive socio-rhetorical approach helps unearth insights that would otherwise remain hidden using only form criticism, epistolary categories, and traditional criticism. Witherington details Thessalonica's place as the "metropolis" of Macedonia, and he carefully unpacks the social situation of Paul and his recipients. Scholars will appreciate the careful analysis and rhetorical insights contained here, while Witherington's clear prose and sensitivity to Paul's ideas make this work ideal for all who desire a useful, readable commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians.

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0802828361

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The New Testament Story

By: Ben Witherington (III),Ben Witherington

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The New Testament Story

By: Ben Witherington (III),Ben Witherington

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Conflict and Community in Corinth

A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians

By: Ben Witherington

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Conflict and Community in Corinth

A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians

By: Ben Witherington

This commentary applies an exegetical method informed by both sociological insight and rhetorical analysis to the study of I and 2 Corinthians. The study also analyzes the two letters of Paul in terms of Greco-Roman rhetoric and ancient social conditions and customs to shed fresh light on the context and content of the message.

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