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Jesus Reads Scripture

The Function of Jesus' Use of Scripture in the Synoptic Gospels

By: Emerson B. Powery

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Jesus Reads Scripture

The Function of Jesus' Use of Scripture in the Synoptic Gospels

By: Emerson B. Powery

This project highlights Jesus' use of scripture within each Synoptic Gospel as an important component of each Gospel's narrative rhetoric. Using literary analysis—particularly composition criticism, narrative criticism, and comparative analysis—the main object of study is the explicit citation of Jesus, rather than any implied citation, allusion or echo. Concentration on the latter areas offers insight into the way scripture was understood by Christians and Jews in Second Temple Judaism, however, the study of explicit citations provides the basis upon which we assume other allusions may be heard by first century audiences. The study concludes that each Gospel offers its own distinctive portrayal of Jesus’ use of scripture based on each one’s narrative rhetoric.

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BRILL

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ISBN 10

9004493948

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9789004493940

Invitation to the New Testament: Participant Book

A Short-Term DISCIPLE Bible Study

By: David A. deSilva,Dr. Emerson B. Powery

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Invitation to the New Testament: Participant Book

A Short-Term DISCIPLE Bible Study

By: David A. deSilva,Dr. Emerson B. Powery

Explore the writings of the New Testament using the story of Jesus as the starting point. This survey of the testament looks at how the early church took ownership of and was shaped by the story of Jesus and how the church learned how to develop as disciples and create communities of faith. Participants find a deeper conversation with the writers of the New Testament and a renewal of our commitment to be shaped — personally and communally — by the story of Jesus. The study is accessible for adults with little prior Bible experience. In the weekly video segments, listen as scholars fascinate you with facts and information that opens new understanding and enlightenment for your group. In the second video, sit in on a table conversation between guest scholars and debate key issues in the text. Participants gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the New Testament as an integral part of the Christian Bible and a renewed discovery of our identity in God and God's vision for all things. This eight-week study includes a participant book outlining daily reading assignments for group preparations, a leader guide suggesting discussion activities for use in the 60–90-minute weekly meeting, and a video component providing interpretation and context for the biblical texts. Sessions: Jesus Calls Us Into God's Redemption Story Jesus Calls Us to a Transformed Life Jesus Calls Us to Minister to a Hostile World Jesus Calls Us to Complex Communities of Faith Jesus Calls Us to Serve One Another Jesus Calls Us to a New Relationship With Tradition Jesus Calls Us to Live in Light of His Coming Again Jesus Calls Us to Experience the Gifts of His Dying and Rising

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Abingdon Press

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1426732856

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The Good Samaritan (Touchstone Texts)

Luke 10 for the Life of the Church

By: Emerson B. Powery

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The Good Samaritan (Touchstone Texts)

Luke 10 for the Life of the Church

By: Emerson B. Powery

The story of the good Samaritan in Luke 10 is one of Jesus's most well-known parables. It continues to fascinate readers with its powerful imagery and ethical significance. In this exposition, New Testament scholar Emerson Powery shows how this classic and beloved text can speak afresh to the life of the church today. Powery explains that in every generation, followers of Jesus need to be reminded that mercy is a natural consequence of faith. Jesus's parable of the good Samaritan emphasizes this point in a dramatic way by placing an "enemy" as the central hero of the story. Powery explores diverse interpretations of the good Samaritan, carefully investigates this parable within the theology of the Gospel of Luke, and connects the parable to contemporary events. The book encourages readers to think through the ethical implications of this story for their own contexts. The Touchstone Texts series addresses key Bible passages, making high-quality biblical scholarship accessible for the church. The series editor is Stephen B. Chapman, Duke Divinity School.

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Baker Academic

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1493432516

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The Genesis of Liberation

Biblical Interpretation in the Antebellum Narratives of the Enslaved

By: Emerson B. Powery,Rodney S. Sadler Jr.

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The Genesis of Liberation

Biblical Interpretation in the Antebellum Narratives of the Enslaved

By: Emerson B. Powery,Rodney S. Sadler Jr.

Considering that the Bible was used to justify and perpetuate African American enslavement, why would it be given such authority? In this fascinating volume, Powery and Sadler explore how the Bible became a source of liberation for enslaved African Americans by analyzing its function in pre-Civil War freedom narratives. They explain the various ways in which enslaved African Americans interpreted the Bible and used it as a source for hope, empowerment, and literacy. The authors show that through their own engagement with the biblical text, enslaved African Americans found a liberating word. The Genesis of Liberation recovers the early history of black biblical interpretation and will help to expand understandings of African American hermeneutics.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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1611646596

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Mark

By: Emerson B. Powery

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Mark

By: Emerson B. Powery

A fresh new look at the Bible, from beginning to end, and what it means in believers' lives

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Abingdon Press

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1426709161

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9781426709166

Immersion Bible Studies: Mark

By: Dr. Emerson B. Powery

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Immersion Bible Studies: Mark

By: Dr. Emerson B. Powery

Journey inside the pages of Scripture to meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ. Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation--the Common English Bible--stands firmly on Scripture and helps readers explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of their personal faith. More importantly, they’ll be able to discover God’s revelation through readings and reflections.

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1426733569

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Jesus Reads Scripture

The Function of Jesus' Use of Scripture in the Synoptic Gospels

By: Emerson B. Powery

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Jesus Reads Scripture

The Function of Jesus' Use of Scripture in the Synoptic Gospels

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This project, using literary analysis, highlights Jesus' explicit citations of scripture within each Synoptic Gospel as an important component of each Gospel's narrative rhetoric.

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9004126597

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The Genesis of Liberation

Biblical Interpretation in the Antebellum Narratives of the Enslaved

By: Emerson B. Powery,Rodney S. Sadler Jr.

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Biblical Interpretation in the Antebellum Narratives of the Enslaved

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Westminster John Knox Press

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Invitation to the New Testament: Participant Book

A Short-Term DISCIPLE Bible Study

By: David A. deSilva,Dr. Emerson B. Powery

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Invitation to the New Testament: Participant Book

A Short-Term DISCIPLE Bible Study

By: David A. deSilva,Dr. Emerson B. Powery

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Jesus Reads Scripture

Jesus Reads Scripture

Invitation to the New Testament: Participant Book

Invitation to the New Testament: Participant Book

The Good Samaritan (Touchstone Texts)

The Good Samaritan (Touchstone Texts)

The Genesis of Liberation

The Genesis of Liberation

Mark

Mark

Immersion Bible Studies: Mark

Immersion Bible Studies: Mark

Jesus Reads Scripture

Jesus Reads Scripture

The Genesis of Liberation

The Genesis of Liberation

Invitation to the New Testament: Participant Book

Invitation to the New Testament: Participant Book

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