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Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible

Ancient Role Models for Sacred Relationships

By: Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin

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Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible

Ancient Role Models for Sacred Relationships

By: Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin

Who are the ancient role models for the sacred relationship between Jews and non-Jews today? Now more than ever, gentiles are an integral part of the Jewish community. But they are not new to the Jewish story. In fact, righteous gentiles go back to Abraham. The story of the Jewish people can’t be told without them. Noted author and educator Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin provides an informative and inspiring look at the sympathetic non-Israelite characters of the Hebrew Bible and the redemptive relationships they had with the Jewish people. Relying on biblical and extra-biblical sources, he introduces each character, drawing lessons from the life of each that will be relevant to you, whatever your faith tradition. They include the ... First gentile to bless a Jew First woman to hear the Divine voice and save a Jewish baby First teacher of morality to the Jews First gentile mother of Jewish children Gentile midwives who invented civil disobedience Mother of Moses and nurturer of the Jewish people Father-in-law and teacher of Moses First “gentile Zionist” Gentile warrior who fought for the Israelites Gentile contractor for Solomon’s Temple Gentiles who acknowledged God and repented Creator of the Second Jewish Commonwealth

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Disinheriting the Jews

Abraham in Early Christian Controversy

By: Jeffrey S. Siker

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Disinheriting the Jews

Abraham in Early Christian Controversy

By: Jeffrey S. Siker

Disinheriting the Jews is a scholarly work of great interest and significance for both Christians and Jews. Jeffery Siker shows how strongly the figure of Abraham has shaped our religious identities. He also uses the portrayals of Abraham by early Christians as a new means of understanding the dynamics involved in the church's separation and estrangement from Judaism. Siker argues that the separation was precipitated by historical contingencies more so than by Christian identity, and in so doing suggests self-corrections that could mend the rift between Christianity and Judaism.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664251935

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9780664251932

Berkley

By: James Jeffrey Tong,Susan Richardson,Steve Baker

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Berkley

By: James Jeffrey Tong,Susan Richardson,Steve Baker

Once a forbidding area of swamps and forests, Berkley was uninhabited until the early 19th century. In 1924, the Detroit News disparaged the "frontier community" and wrote that it "resembles a settlement in the oil waste of Wyoming." Still, forward-thinking residents thought Berkley had a bright future. Two factions with competing ideas raced with paperwork to the Oakland County Courthouse in Pontiac; the triumphant group, desiring a small town, camped out overnight to be the first in line. Later incorporated as a city in 1932, Berkley s history includes the invention of the Benjamin Grain Cradle, the Ku Klux Klan parading through its streets, and the devastation of the fledgling community during the Great Depression. Through it all, Berkley continues to thrive and prides itself on being the "City That Cares."

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738599751

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Blessing for the Nations and the Curse of the Law

Paul's Citation of Genesis and Deuteronomy in Gal 3.8-10

By: Jeffrey R. Wisdom

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Blessing for the Nations and the Curse of the Law

Paul's Citation of Genesis and Deuteronomy in Gal 3.8-10

By: Jeffrey R. Wisdom

Revision of the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Durham, 1998.

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Mohr Siebeck

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Unveiling Mysteries of the Bible

By: Grant R. Jeffrey

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Unveiling Mysteries of the Bible

By: Grant R. Jeffrey

The Bible is certainly the most mysterious book ever created. The Scriptures are filled with hundreds of curious passages that have puzzled both Jews and Christians for thousands of years. In this powerful, faith-building book, respected author Grant R. Jeffrey takes the reader on a journey of mystery while uncovering deep truths found in the word of God. “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: But the honour of Kings is to search out a matter.” Proverbs 25:2 Key Topics Include: • The Mystery of “3 Days and 3 Nights” and Christ’s Resurrection • The Mystery of the Virgin Birth and the Star of Bethlehem • The Fall of the Walls of Jericho • Ancient Egyptian manuscript confirms the 10 plagues of Exodus • Joshua’s Long Day • Jonah and the Great Fish • The Mystery of the Lost Treasures of the Temple • Why Christians Worship on Sunday

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WaterBrook

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Sin in the New Testament

By: Jeffrey S. Siker

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Sin in the New Testament

By: Jeffrey S. Siker

Sin was an extremely important and serious concern for the earliest Christians and the authors of the New Testament writings. Early Christians came to see the life and ministry of Jesus as challenging presumptions about the meanings of sin and faithfulness. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of different understandings of sin in early Christianity. Jeffrey S. Siker describes how the earliest Christian voices represented in the New Testament writings understood "sin" not only as a theological abstraction, but also as a real reflection upon human thought and behavior that violated right relationships with both other human beings and with God. Siker explores language about sin in relation to the Jewish and Greco-Roman contextual worlds of the New Testament writings, and examines the development and change of these worlds in relation to the modern concept of sin.

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0190465735

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The Meaning in the Miracles

By: Jeffrey John

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The Meaning in the Miracles

By: Jeffrey John

Explanations of Jesusb miracles often get stuck in their supernatural elements, speculating whether such things could possibly have occurred. Jeffrey John argues that this is to mistake the shell for the kernel. The Gospel writers recorded the many miracles of Jesus not to provoke open-mouthed amazement but, rather, to prompt readers to seek the deeper meaning inside each of these spectacular events. A best-seller in England and now available for the first time in the United States, "The Meaning in the Miracles" is praised as a must-have guide to Jesusb miracles. John walks readers through each miracle story, providing the biblical text then offering insightful commentary that first connects the event with other biblical themes and then makes clear its meaning for today. Each discussion ends with a selection of relevant scripture passages, quotes from literature, and other material meant to aid in further personal reflection and prayer. As John shows, the stories of Jesusb miraculous works are loaded with prophetic and theological significance meant primarily to foster personal faith. By reflecting on the depths and dimensions of meaning the Gospel writers intended to convey, readers encounter afresh the One whose works of power were always a means of announcing the good news of his transforming love -- then and now. bA delight: considerable scholarship with a light touch. . . . Highly recommended.b -- "The Reader

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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0802827942

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Primary Source Readings in World Religions

By: Jeffrey Brodd

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Primary Source Readings in World Religions

By: Jeffrey Brodd

Primary Source Readings in World Religions provides your students with the opportunity to read foundational texts from the major world religions. Through understanding other religions we can create an atmosphere of genuine respect and honest discussion. In doing this we can respond to the invitation Pope Benedict XVI extended to all of us when he said, "I encourage all religious groups in America to persevere in their collaboration and thus enrich public life with the spiritual values that motivate your action in the world" (from Benedict XVI; Meeting with Representatives of Other Religions.) In Primary Source Readings in World Religions you will find portions of the foundational texts and teachings of a wide variety of world religions, including Islam, Shinto, Confucianism, Sikhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Taoism, Christianity, and Buddhism.>

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Saint Mary's Press

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0884898474

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The Brother of Jesus and the Lost Teachings of Christianity

By: Jeffrey J. Bütz

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The Brother of Jesus and the Lost Teachings of Christianity

By: Jeffrey J. Bütz

Reveals the true role of James, the brother of Jesus, in early Christianity • Uses evidence from the canonical Gospels, apocryphal texts, and the writings of the Church Fathers to reveal the teachings of Jesus as transmitted to his chosen successor: James • Demonstrates how the core message in the teachings of Jesus is an expansion not a repudiation of the Jewish religion • Shows how James can serve as a bridge between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam James has been a subject of controversy since the founding of the Church. Evidence that Jesus had siblings contradicts Church dogma on the virgin birth, and James is also a symbol of Christian teachings that have been obscured. While Peter is traditionally thought of as the leader of the apostles and the “rock” on which Jesus built his church, Jeffrey Bütz shows that it was James who led the disciples after the crucifixion. It was James, not Peter, who guided them through the Church's first major theological crisis--Paul's interpretation of the teachings of Jesus. Using the canonical Gospels, writings of the Church Fathers, and apocryphal texts, Bütz argues that James is the most overlooked figure in the history of the Church. He shows how the core teachings of Jesus are firmly rooted in Hebraic tradition; reveals the bitter battles between James and Paul for ideological supremacy in the early Church; and explains how Paul's interpretations, which became the foundation of the Church, are in many ways its betrayal. Bütz reveals a picture of Christianity and the true meaning of Christ's message that are sometimes at odds with established Christian doctrine and concludes that James can serve as a desperately needed missing link between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam to heal the wounds of centuries of enmity.

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Simon and Schuster

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1594778795

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Corporate Decision-Making in the Church of the New Testament

By: Jeffrey Brown

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Corporate Decision-Making in the Church of the New Testament

By: Jeffrey Brown

Debate about church order has gone on for centuries within Christianity, and an end is nowhere in sight. Perhaps that is good, since the debate shows the weaknesses of many ideas that need correction. Corporate Decision-Making examines church order from a careful exegetical perspective, with particular attention to the social world of the New Testament. While most works about church government address structure and qualities of leadership, Brown deals with the interaction of the people of the church, both with their leaders and with one another, in setting policy. In brief, though all believers in the young church of the New Testament revered Christ and his Word as authoritative, not all church decisions were "top down" from earthly leaders. On the contrary, many were "from the bottom up." This should come as no surprise to those familiar with Jesus' admonition in the Gospels, "You have one teacher, and you are all brothers.

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1725247321

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The Noblest Animate Motion

Speech, Physiology and Medicine in Pre-Cartesian Linguistic Thought

By: Jeffrey L. Wollock

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The Noblest Animate Motion

Speech, Physiology and Medicine in Pre-Cartesian Linguistic Thought

By: Jeffrey L. Wollock

The body of theory on speech production and speech disorder developed prior to Descartes has been so neglected by historians that its very existence is practically unknown today. Yet it provides a framework for understanding the speech process which is not only comprehensive and coherent, but of great relevance to current debates on issues of language performance and applied linguistics. Current theoretical difficulties stem largely from initial errors of Descartes; whereas earlier theoretical formulations, while outlining a bio-mechanics of speech, retain the central role of the human agent. The discussions explicated in this book come mainly from the natural-philosophic and medical literature of Greco-Roman Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance and early 17th century. This uncharted territory is mapped by tracing its textual history and diffusion as well as explaining the theory on its own terms but in clear and comprehensible language. Interdisciplinary in perspective, the book encompasses topics of interest not only to the language sciences, but also to the biosciences, medicine, philosophy of human movement, psychology and behavioral sciences, neurosciences, speech pathology, experimental phonetics, speech and rhetoric, and the history of science in general.

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John Benjamins Publishing

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9027245711

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Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth

A New Conversation

By: Jeffrey Skaff

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Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth

A New Conversation

By: Jeffrey Skaff

This book argues for substantial and pervasive convergence between Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth with regards to God’s relation to history and to the Christocentric orientation of that history. In short, it contends that Thomas can affirm what Barth calls "the humanity of God." The argument has great ecumenical potential, finding fundamental agreement between two of the most important figures in the Reformed and Roman Catholic traditions. It also contributes to contemporary theology by demonstrating the fruitfulness of exchanging metaphysical vocabularies for normative. Specifically, it shows how an account of God’s mercy and justice can resolve theological debates most assume require metaphysical speculation.

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Routledge

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1000510913

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Talmudic Stories

Narrative Art, Composition, and Culture

By: Jeffrey L. Rubenstein

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Talmudic Stories

Narrative Art, Composition, and Culture

By: Jeffrey L. Rubenstein

The book features an appendix including the original Hebrew/Aramaic texts for the reader's reference.

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0801861462

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The Bible For Dummies

By: Jeffrey Geoghegan,Michael Homan

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The Bible For Dummies

By: Jeffrey Geoghegan,Michael Homan

The Bible For Dummies (9781119293507) was previously published as The Bible For Dummies (9780764552960). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Discover the world’s all-time bestseller in an entirely new light Ninety percent of Americans own a copy of the Bible, and while it's the most widely read book, it's also the least understood. Regardless of your religion, understanding the Bible brings much of Western art, literature, and public discourse into greater focus—from Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper" painting to the Wachowski brothers' The Matrix movies. People have historically turned to religion to deal with tragedy and change, and with the right insight, the Bible can be an accessible, helpful guide to life's big questions. The Bible For Dummies appeals to people of all faiths, as well as those who don't practice any particular religion, by providing interfaith coverage of the entire Bible and the often fascinating background information that makes the Bible come alive. You'll find answers to such questions as: Where did the Bible come from? Who wrote the Bible? How is the Bible put together? Follow the history of the Bible from its beginning thousands of years ago as tattered scrolls to its status as the bestseller of all time. The Bible For Dummies covers these topics and more: Ten people in the Bible you should know The Hebrew Bible The Apocrypha's hidden treasures What's new about the New Testament Israel's wisdom, literature, and love poetry The Bible's enduring influence The prophets: more than fortunetellers Whether you're interested in broadening your spiritual horizons, uncovering the symbolism of Western culture, or gaining a deeper understanding of the book you grew up reading, The Bible For Dummies has all the information you need to navigate this ancient and fascinating book.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119297419

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Unlocked Treasures

Contemplative Aspects of Faith

By: Jeffrey D. Johnson

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Unlocked Treasures

Contemplative Aspects of Faith

By: Jeffrey D. Johnson

This book is a series of devotional and contemplative readings designed to cause one to be reflective. In a day of great despair and fear it is good for believers to ponder the unlocked treasures of ancient faith and belief. Many of the treasures found in this volume are centered on life in the Middle East. Unlocked Treasures addresses the Jewish roots of Christianity and historical Christian thought thus reminding the reader of the unshakable foundation of Christianity. This book is a powerful resource to use during times of prayer and pause, meditating on the Word of God.

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1498272983

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The Secret Legacy of Jesus

The Judaic Teachings That Passed from James the Just to the Founding Fathers

By: Jeffrey J. Bütz

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The Secret Legacy of Jesus

The Judaic Teachings That Passed from James the Just to the Founding Fathers

By: Jeffrey J. Bütz

Shows how the true teachings of Jesus were passed down through the centuries and shaped the vision of the Founding Fathers • Reveals for the first time the hidden link that connects James the Brother, Islam, the Cathars, the Knights Templar, and Freemasonry • Shows how the Founding Fathers used these teachings enshrined in Masonic principles to build a new nation With the success of Paul’s desire to impose his vision for the Church, the true teachings of Jesus--as preserved by his family and disciples--were forced into hiding. This clandestine movement was evidenced by such early groups as the Nazarenes, Ebionites, and Elkesaites but is generally thought to have died out when the Church of Paul branded these groups as heretics. However, despite the ongoing persecution by the Roman Catholic orthodoxy, this underground Jewish strain of Christianity was able to survive and resist incorporation into its more powerful rival. Jeffrey Bütz, author of The Brother of Jesus and the Lost Teachings of Christianity, reveals for the first time the hidden theological link that connects James the Brother of Jesus and the Ebionites with the religion of Islam, the Cathars, the Knights Templar, and Freemasonry. In The Secret Legacy of Jesus, Bütz demonstrates how this centuries-old underground stream of Christ’s original teachings remained alive and how it surfaced again in Colonial America, where the Founding Fathers used Masonic principles rooted in Jewish Christian teachings to establish what they believed would be a “New Jerusalem.” With the rise of a fundamentalist Christianity, this potent spiritual vision was lost, but Bütz contends it can be recovered and used to bring about the reconciliation of Christians, Jews, and Muslims throughout the world.

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Simon and Schuster

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159477921X

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Irenaeus' Use of Matthew's Gospel in Adversus Haereses

By: D. Jeffrey Bingham,Dwight Jeffrey Bingham

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Irenaeus' Use of Matthew's Gospel in Adversus Haereses

By: D. Jeffrey Bingham,Dwight Jeffrey Bingham

This book shows how Irenaeus creatively selects and develops distinctive Matthean material, within his interpretive networks of other biblical texts in order to verbally and conceptually oppose the theses of the heretics and provide helpful language for his expression of the church's faith. He is attracted to this Matthean material not because it holds an extraordinary place in the canon, but because in his view each gospel makes a distinctive, but equal contribution to the church's canon and polemic. Irenaeus sees some of Matthew's distinctive contributions in terms of language which emphasizes Christ's humanity and virgin birth, explains the theological and economical unity of the two covenants, and opposes the heretics' cosmological, anthropological, Christological, theological, and economical dualism. Although the bishop works within the framework of the church's tradition, the interpretive inter-textual networks he builds, his magnification of particular terms, and his polemic against dualism demonstrate his creative, anti-heretic innovation. Rarely, does he ever merely repeat the thought of a predecessor. Irenaeus exegetes Matthew for the church within a particular milieu, using a methodology of inter-textual connection common to his milieu, and developing theological language which counters the heretics of his milieu.

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Peeters Publishers

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9068319647

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Fictions of Conversion

Jews, Christians, and Cultures of Change in Early Modern England

By: Jeffrey S. Shoulson

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Fictions of Conversion

Jews, Christians, and Cultures of Change in Early Modern England

By: Jeffrey S. Shoulson

Fictions of Conversion investigates the anxieties produced by the rapid and erratic religious, political, and cultural transformations in early modern England, which were often given shape in poetry, plays, and translations by the figure of the Jewish converso.

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University of Pennsylvania Press

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0812244826

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The Price of Assimilation

Felix Mendelssohn and the Nineteenth-Century Anti-Semitic Tradition

By: Jeffrey S. Sposato

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The Price of Assimilation

Felix Mendelssohn and the Nineteenth-Century Anti-Semitic Tradition

By: Jeffrey S. Sposato

Through a mix of cultural analysis, biographical study, and a close examination of original sources and drafts of Mendelssohn's sacred works, The Price of Assimilation provides dramatic new answers to the so-called "Mendelssohn Jewish question.""--Jacket.

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Oxford University Press

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0195149742

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Paul the Ancient Letter Writer

An Introduction to Epistolary Analysis

By: Jeffrey A. D. Weima

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Paul the Ancient Letter Writer

An Introduction to Epistolary Analysis

By: Jeffrey A. D. Weima

This clear and user-friendly introduction to the interpretive method called "epistolary analysis" shows how focusing on the form and function of Paul's letters yields valuable insights into the apostle's purpose and meaning. The author helps readers interpret Paul's letters properly by paying close attention to the apostle's use of ancient letter-writing conventions. Paul is an extremely skilled letter writer who deliberately adapts or expands traditional epistolary forms so that his persuasive purposes are enhanced. This is an ideal supplemental textbook for courses on Paul or the New Testament. It contains numerous analyses of key Pauline texts, including a final chapter analyzing the apostle's Letter to Philemon as a "test case" to demonstrate the benefits of this interpretive approach.

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Baker Academic

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1493405799

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Jewish Roots: 101

An Introduction

By: Jeffrey D. Johnson

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Jewish Roots: 101

An Introduction

By: Jeffrey D. Johnson

To understand who we are as Christians is to understand our beginning. Did Jesus intend to have His "church" separated from the Jewish community? Did the Apostle Paul emphasize a truncation of the Jewish cradle for this new community of unique people? What does the New Testament teach about Jesus, His followers, and the new sect He founded? Did the Church replace Israel? Do Gentile Christians need to worship in a Jewish form? Who was this man called Jesus, and what were the influences in his life? The church in the twenty-first century would do itself a disservice not to acknowledge its Jewish beginnings, or to ignore the man Jesus and the cultural mores that shaped his teaching.

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1725250349

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1-2 Thessalonians (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)

By: Jeffrey A. D. Weima

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1-2 Thessalonians (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)

By: Jeffrey A. D. Weima

In this addition to the critically acclaimed BECNT series, respected New Testament scholar Jeffrey Weima offers pastors, students, and teachers the most up-to-date and substantive commentary available on 1-2 Thessalonians. Weima, a Thessalonians expert, experienced teacher, and widely traveled speaker, presents well-informed evangelical scholarship at an accessible level to help readers understand the sociological, historical, and theological aspects of these letters. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text, extensive research, thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, and a user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility.

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1441220984

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The Land of Truth

Talmud Tales, Timeless Teachings

By: Jeffrey L. Rubenstein

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The Land of Truth

Talmud Tales, Timeless Teachings

By: Jeffrey L. Rubenstein

Making the rich narrative world of Talmud tales fully accessible to modern readers, renowned Talmud scholar Jeffrey L. Rubenstein turns his spotlight on both famous and little-known stories, analyzing the tales in their original contexts, exploring their cultural meanings and literary artistry, and illuminating their relevance. Delving into both rabbinic life (the academy, master-disciple relationships) and Jewish life under Roman and Persian rule (persecution, taxation, marketplaces), Rubenstein explains how storytellers used irony, wordplay, figurative language, and other art forms to communicate their intended messages. Each close reading demonstrates the story's continuing relevance through the generations into modernity. For example, the story "Showdown in Court," a confrontation between King Yannai and the Rabbinic judges, provides insights into controversial struggles in U.S. history to balance governmental power; the story of Honi's seventy-year sleep becomes a window into the indignities of aging. Through the prism of Talmud tales, Rubenstein also offers timeless insights into suffering, beauty, disgust, heroism, humor, love, sex, truth, and falsehood. By connecting twenty-first-century readers to past generations, The Land of Truth helps to bridge the divide between modern Jews and the traditional narrative worlds of their ancestors.

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0827614357

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Recognizing the Messiah's Message

A Layman's Study of Matthew

By: Jeffrey Leath

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Recognizing the Messiah's Message

A Layman's Study of Matthew

By: Jeffrey Leath

Hebrews were waiting for the Messiah to come and set them free; free from the bondage of the Roman enemy. But then, announced to a group of shepherds one night, the Messiah arrived, was wrapped in strips of cloth, and took His royal position in a feed trough. This was the Son of God who takes away the sins of the world! He was given authority from His Father. He would show signs of His Messiahship and have a great following because of His miraculous healings; even bringing the dead back to life! But His message was confusing to some. He didnt meet the expectations of the Messiah. He said that we should love our enemies. He said that God was a loving heavenly Father and even referred to Him as Daddy (Abba Father). And then there was His message of relating to God through humility. Matthews writing helped the early Hebrew Christians recognize Jesus is the Messiah; an important message that encourages one to stand firmly in faith. Recognizing and identifying with the Messiahs message will lead us to call upon our one true Teacher and Savior, Jesus Christ through whom we receive Gods loving grace and mercy.

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WestBow Press

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1490870776

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Direct Internal Quotation in the Gospel of John

By: Jeffrey M. Tripp

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Direct Internal Quotation in the Gospel of John

By: Jeffrey M. Tripp

Do the characters in the Gospel of John quote and re-quote each other, even important sayings of Jesus? Jeffrey M. Tripp examines this often overlooked feature of the Fourth Gospel in the contexts of first century pedagogy and literature, as well as early Christian tradition and practices."--Pg. 4 of cover.

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3161559568

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Borderland Generation

Soviet and Polish Jews under Hitler

By: Jeffrey Koerber

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Borderland Generation

Soviet and Polish Jews under Hitler

By: Jeffrey Koerber

Despite their common heritage, Jews born and raised on opposite sides of the Polish-Soviet border during the interwar period acquired distinct beliefs, values, and attitudes. Variances in civic commitment, school lessons, youth activities, religious observance, housing arrangements, and perceptions of security deeply influenced these adolescents who would soon face a common enemy. Set in two cities flanking the border, Grodno in the interwar Polish Republic and Vitebsk in the Soviet Union, Borderland Generation traces the prewar and wartime experiences of young adult Jews raised under distinct political and social systems. Each cohort harnessed the knowledge and skills attained during their formative years to seek survival during the Holocaust through narrow windows of chance. Antisemitism in Polish Grodno encouraged Jewish adolescents to seek the support of their peers in youth groups. Across the border to the east, the Soviet system offered young Vitebsk Jews opportunities for advancement not possible in Poland, but only if they integrated into the predominantly Slavic society. These backgrounds shaped responses during the Holocaust. Grodno Jews deported to concentration camps acted in continuity with prewar social behaviors by forming bonds with other prisoners. Young survivors among Vitebsk’s Jews often looked to survive by posing under false identities as Belarusians, Russians, or Tatars. Tapping archival resources in six languages, Borderland Generation offers an original and groundbreaking exploration of the ways in which young Polish and Soviet Jews fought for survival and the complex impulses that shaped their varying methods.

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Syracuse University Press

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Jesus, Sin and Perfection in Early Christianity

By: Jeffrey S. Siker

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Jesus, Sin and Perfection in Early Christianity

By: Jeffrey S. Siker

The first full-length study to trace how early Christians came to view Jesus as sinless, this volume presents a taxonomy of sin in early Judaism and examines moments in Jesus' life associated with sinfulness. It explores the implications of a retrospective faith that elevated Jesus to perfect divinity, redefining sin.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107105412

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Prince of Darkness

Antichrist and the New World Order

By: Grant R. Jeffrey

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Prince of Darkness

Antichrist and the New World Order

By: Grant R. Jeffrey

Grant is internationally recognized as an outstanding prophecy teacher. More than a million readers enjoyed his four best-selling prophecy books inspiring them to look for the soon return of Christ. The best-selling author of: Armageddon Messiah Heaven Apocalypse Do you understand world events in light of prophecy? Explore the astonishing prophecies about the mysterious Antichrist who will dominate the earth during the last days. Grant shares his incredible research into the secret groups moving America toward world government. Written in layman’s terms, Prince of Darkness will open up the Bible’s fascinating prophecies about these vital topics: ·The New World Order Global Agenda ·America and the Council on Foreign Relations ·Surviving the coming economic crisis ·The rush to world government ·The PLO–Isreali Agreement–prelude to war ·Zhirinovsky–the KGB and Russion Imperialism ·The surveillance society–an assault on freedom ·The technology of the 666 mark of the beast ·Satan’s prince of darkness in the Temple ·Thirty-eight astonishing prophecies announce the Messiah ·Armageddon–Christ’s ultimate victory

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WaterBrook

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0307509419

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The Allegiance of Thomas Hobbes

By: Jeffrey R. Collins

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The Allegiance of Thomas Hobbes

By: Jeffrey R. Collins

Thomas Hobbes and the uses of Christianity -- Hobbes, the long parliament, and the Church of England -- Rise of the independents -- Leviathan and the Cromwellian revolution -- Hobbes among the Cromwellians -- The independents and the 'Religion of Thomas Hobbes' -- Response of the exiled church.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199268479

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The Next Generation

Jewish Children and Adolescents

By: Ariela Keysar,Barry A. Kosmin,Jeffrey Scheckner

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The Next Generation

Jewish Children and Adolescents

By: Ariela Keysar,Barry A. Kosmin,Jeffrey Scheckner

The Next Generation offers valuable analyses of the critical issues concerning the entire United States Jewish community. Drawing on the 1990 National Jewish Population Survey (NJPS), the book questions the future of the Jewish community's next generation. Children are the key to the future and continuity of any social, religious or ethnic group. But researchers point to some disturbing trends. A recent study shows that in families with a Jewish and a non-Jewish parent, only 31 percent of children are raised Jewish; only 24 percent of children living in a single-parent household have received any Jewish education; and only about half of all Jewish children today live with two Jewish parents. The authors probe topics that have crucial policy implications for dealing with the new conditions of the American Jewish populace including the demographic and social characteristics of American Jewish children; the effect on children's socialization due to differences in parental religious background; the role of household composition and family structure on the way Jewish children are raised; the impact of children on the Jewishness of their families; and the demographic projects for the younger Jewish population.

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State University of New York Press

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079149277X

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Final Warning

Economic Collapse and the Coming World Government

By: Grant R. Jeffrey

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Final Warning

Economic Collapse and the Coming World Government

By: Grant R. Jeffrey

Learn how the economic agenda of elite groups could be setting the stage for the rise of the world's final dictatorship, and discover how to protect yourself from the coming financial crisis and perilous times.

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Harvest House Publishers

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1565074793

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Deadstock

By: Jeffrey Thomas

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Deadstock

By: Jeffrey Thomas

At an abandoned apartment complex with a dark history in Punktown, a crime-ridden metropolis on the colony world Oasis, a tough street gang and a band of mutant squatters have been trapped inside by bioengineered life forms mindlessly bent on destroying them like vermin.

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Solaris

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1844164470

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Apocalypse

The Coming Judgment of the Nations

By: Grant R. Jeffrey

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The Coming Judgment of the Nations

By: Grant R. Jeffrey

Written in layman's terms by prophecy teacher Grant Jeffrey, Apocalypse will help you understand the fascinating and mysterious prophecies contained in the Book of Revelation.

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0921714033

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