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Hebrews

By: James W. Thompson

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Hebrews

By: James W. Thompson

This fresh and readable commentary exposes theological meaning in Hebrews by tracing its use of rhetorical strategies from the ancient cultural and educational context.

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Baker Academic

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0801031915

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9780801031915

Moral Formation according to Paul

The Context and Coherence of Pauline Ethics

By: James W. Thompson

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Moral Formation according to Paul

The Context and Coherence of Pauline Ethics

By: James W. Thompson

This fresh treatment of Paul's ethics addresses this question: how, according to Paul, can Christian communities know how God wants them to live? Leading biblical scholar James Thompson explains that Paul offers a coherent moral vision based not only on the story of Christ but also on the norms of the law. Paul did not live with a sharp dichotomy of law and gospel and recognized the continuing importance of the law. Thompson makes a distinctive contribution by locating the roots of Paul's concrete ethical thought in Hellenistic Judaism rather than Hellenistic moral philosophy. Students of New Testament ethics and Pauline theology will value this work.

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272

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Baker Books

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1441234489

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9781441234483

Preaching Like Paul

Homiletical Wisdom for Today

By: James W. Thompson

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Preaching Like Paul

Homiletical Wisdom for Today

By: James W. Thompson

In contrast with the widely popular interest in narrative styles, Professor Thompson believes Paul's letters offer a different and valid model for preaching today. He clearly demonstrates how the manner of preaching used in the pre-Christian culture of Paul is both appropriate and effective in our contemporary post-Christian culture. Unlike most books on preaching, this book does not focus on homiletic technique, but on the goal of preaching - a needed missing component in contemporary homiletic discussion.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664222943

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9780664222949

Pastoral Ministry according to Paul

A Biblical Vision

By: James W. Thompson

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Pastoral Ministry according to Paul

A Biblical Vision

By: James W. Thompson

What is the ultimate purpose of pastoral ministry? What emphases and priorities should take precedence? In the day-to-day emphasis on various pastoral roles and pragmatic concerns, what can sometimes get lost is the theological foundation for understanding pastoral ministry. James Thompson is a New Testament scholar with a concern for relating biblical studies to practical ministry. Here he does a careful study of several of Paul's epistles in order to see what Paul's vision and purpose were for his own ministry. He finds that Paul's aim was an ethical transformation of the communities (not just individuals) with which he worked, so that they would live lives worthy of the gospel until Christ's return. Using this as a framework, Thompson offers suggestions for practical application to contemporary ministry.

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176

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Baker Academic

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1441205896

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9781441205896

Philippians and Philemon (Paideia: Commentaries on the New Testament)

By: James W. Thompson,Bruce Longenecker

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Philippians and Philemon (Paideia: Commentaries on the New Testament)

By: James W. Thompson,Bruce Longenecker

New in the Acclaimed Paideia Commentary Series Two respected senior New Testament scholars examine cultural context and theological meaning in Philippians and Philemon in this addition to the well-received Paideia series. Paideia commentaries explore how New Testament texts form Christian readers by attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical strategies the text employs, showing how the text shapes theological convictions and moral habits, and making judicious use of maps, photos, and sidebars in a reader-friendly format. Students, pastors, and other readers will appreciate the historical, literary, and theological insight offered in this practical commentary.

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274

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Baker Academic

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149340427X

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9781493404278

America's Cold Warrior

Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan

By: James Graham Wilson

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America's Cold Warrior

Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan

By: James Graham Wilson

In America's Cold Warrior, James Graham Wilson traces Paul Nitze's career path in national security after World War II, a time when many of his mentors and peers returned to civilian life. Serving in eight presidential administrations, Nitze commanded White House attention even when he was out of government, especially with his withering criticism of Jimmy Carter during Carter's presidency. While Nitze is perhaps best known for leading the formulation of NSC-68, which Harry Truman signed in 1950, Wilson contends that Nitze's most significant contribution to American peace and security came in the painstaking work done in the 1980s to negotiate successful treaties with the Soviets to reduce nuclear weapons while simultaneously deflecting skeptics surrounding Ronald Reagan. America's Cold Warrior connects Nitze's career and concerns about strategic vulnerability to the post-9/11 era and the challenges of the 2020s, where the United States finds itself locked in geopolitical competition with the People's Republic of China and Russia.

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Cornell University Press

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1501776096

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9781501776090

Mentally Ill and Homeless: Special Programs for Special Needs

By: William R Breakey,James W Thompson

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Mentally Ill and Homeless: Special Programs for Special Needs

By: William R Breakey,James W Thompson

Rapidly growing numbers of mentally ill homeless present a significant challenge for care- givers everywhere. A practical guide to assist individuals starting programs to address the needs of this population, Mentally Ill and Homeless presents six research demonstration projects arising from the Federal McKinney Homelessness Act. Internationally recognized contributors from across the mental health disciplines assemble to present solutions. Discussed are the problems encountered by research teams, impressions of the overall success and/or failure of the projects, preliminary quantitative findings, and the implications for the future of such programs.

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Psychology Press

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113495977X

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9781134959778

Preaching Hebrews and 1 Peter

By: James W. Thompson

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Preaching Hebrews and 1 Peter

By: James W. Thompson

Because commentaries are increasingly complex, preachers face the challenge of mastering the results of critical scholarship and merging the horizons between exegesis and a living word for the congregation. In this volume, Thompson offers a guide for preachers, using the results of current scholarship on Hebrews and 1 Peter to enrich the preaching task. He demonstrates that these ancient letters, which speak to believers whose faith has made them aliens and exiles in their own land, offer insights that speak to believers who are aliens and exiles in a post-Christian culture. While the standard commentaries analyze the historical and grammatical issues in detail, this book demonstrates the focus and rhetorical effect of each section, making it accessible for preaching. He focuses on the argument of each letter and its pastoral dimension for the ancient and contemporary audience. Thompson also demonstrates the path from exegetical insight to the focus and function of each pericope for the sermon. Brief sermon sketches demonstrate the relationship between the focus of the text and the focus of the sermon.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1666705292

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9781666705294

Recollections of the Early Settlement of Carroll County

By: James Stewart

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Recollections of the Early Settlement of Carroll County

By: James Stewart

Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

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3382133547

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9783382133542

Preaching Second Corinthians

By: James W. Thompson

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Preaching Second Corinthians

By: James W. Thompson

While the commentaries and articles on 2 Corinthians focus on the world behind the text, giving attention to the identity of Paul’s opposition and questions about the letter’s composition, few scholars have bridged the gap between the exegesis of 2 Corinthians and the sermon. The issue of what constitutes legitimate ministry, the focus of 2 Corinthians, is a pressing issue today for churches as they face an identity crisis. Paul confronts opponents who judge him by secular standards of ministry, offering an alternative that is based on the cross. Second Corinthians offers an insight into both the nature of pastoral ministry and the mission of the church. This book draws parallels between Corinth and the contemporary situation of the church. The exegetical insights demonstrate the primary focus of the passage as the basis for the preaching text. This book demonstrates a full awareness of current scholarship on 2 Corinthians and offers hermeneutical and homiletical guidance for addressing these issues today.

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172525834X

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9781725258341

Strangers on the Earth

Philosophy and Rhetoric in Hebrews

By: James W. Thompson

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Strangers on the Earth

Philosophy and Rhetoric in Hebrews

By: James W. Thompson

Contrary to what we might imagine from its title, the Epistle to the Hebrews is immersed in Hellenistic thought. Its author demonstrates an acquaintance with Greco-Roman rhetoric, and often supports his arguments with the assumptions of Hellenistic philosophy. While he shares the apocalyptic worldview of other Jews in this period, he recasts it with the language of Middle Platonism.

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1532684010

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9781532684012

North Central Texas Genealogical Records

Eastland, Erath, and Jack Counties

By: James Pylant

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North Central Texas Genealogical Records

Eastland, Erath, and Jack Counties

By: James Pylant

Identifies over 8,000 individuals named in Jack County Mortuary Records (1891-1959), Eastland County Marriages (1874-1882), and Erath County Birth Affidavits (1877-1920).

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Jacobus Books

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096227464X

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9780962274640

The Fifth Judicial Circuit of Illinois

By: James R. Glenn

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The Fifth Judicial Circuit of Illinois

By: James R. Glenn

Trace the history of Illinois and its legal systemspecifically the Fifth Judicial Circuitwith this historical account written by one of the circuits judges. The circuit was created in 1897 and consists of Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Edgar, and Vermilion Counties. Its judges have sorted through complicated legal questions, and theyve also done quite a bit of maneuvering in seeking office. In this scholarly account, youll discover details of the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Illinois since statehood, a list of the judges and states attorneys who have worked in the court, and highlights from various elections that brought notable judges to office. Youll also learn about the achievements of various judges who went on to serve in the United States Senate, House of Representatives, Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Court. Others proved their mettle in the Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court and as Governor of the State of Illinois. A few were notorious for their misdeeds, including the former states attorney who shot and killed his successor. Whether you are a lawyer, judge, student, or history buff, youll be fascinated by the stories, facts, and insights in The Fifth Judicial Circuit of Illinois.

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Trafford Publishing

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1426952007

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9781426952005

Black Baseball, 1858-1900

A Comprehensive Record of the Teams, Players, Managers, Owners and Umpires

By: James E. Brunson III

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Black Baseball, 1858-1900

A Comprehensive Record of the Teams, Players, Managers, Owners and Umpires

By: James E. Brunson III

This is one of the most important baseball books to be published in a long time, taking a comprehensive look at black participation in the national pastime from 1858 through 1900. It provides team rosters and team histories, player biographies, a list of umpires and games they officiated and information on team managers and team secretaries. Well known organizations like the Washington's Mutuals, Philadelphia Pythians, Chicago Uniques, St. Louis Black Stockings, Cuban Giants and Chicago Unions are documented, as well as lesser known teams like the Wilmington Mutuals, Newton Black Stockings, San Francisco Enterprise, Dallas Black Stockings, Galveston Flyaways, Louisville Brotherhoods and Helena Pastimes. Player biographies trace their connections between teams across the country. Essays frame the biographies, discussing the social and cultural events that shaped black baseball. Waiters and barbers formed the earliest organized clubs and developed local, regional and national circuits. Some players belonged to both white and colored clubs, and some umpires officiated colored, white and interracial matches. High schools nurtured young players and transformed them into powerhouse teams, like Cincinnati's Vigilant Base Ball Club. A special essay covers visual representations of black baseball and the artists who created them, including colored artists of color who were also baseballists.

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McFarland

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1476616582

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9781476616582

Book's by James W. Thompson

Hebrews

Hebrews

Moral Formation according to Paul

Moral Formation according to Paul

Preaching Like Paul

Preaching Like Paul

Pastoral Ministry according to Paul

Pastoral Ministry according to Paul

Philippians and Philemon (Paideia: Commentaries on the New Testament)

Philippians and Philemon (Paideia: Commentaries on the New Testament)

America's Cold Warrior

America's Cold Warrior

Mentally Ill and Homeless: Special Programs for Special Needs

Mentally Ill and Homeless: Special Programs for Special Needs

Preaching Hebrews and 1 Peter

Preaching Hebrews and 1 Peter

Recollections of the Early Settlement of Carroll County

Recollections of the Early Settlement of Carroll County

Preaching Second Corinthians

Preaching Second Corinthians

Strangers on the Earth

Strangers on the Earth

North Central Texas Genealogical Records

North Central Texas Genealogical Records

The Fifth Judicial Circuit of Illinois

The Fifth Judicial Circuit of Illinois

Black Baseball, 1858-1900

Black Baseball, 1858-1900

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