In this unique work, Paul Hanson traces the concept of "community" from its early biblical origins through the end of the apostolic age. This edition includes a chapter devoted to the contemporary implications of this concept and in his new introduction, the author further explores the importance of this theme.
In this unique work, Paul Hanson traces the concept of "community" from its early biblical origins through the end of the apostolic age. This editi...
ANCIENT ISRAELITE RELIGIONEssays in Honor of Frank Moore CrossA distinguished tribute to a truly distinguished scholar and teacher.-Catholic Biblical QuarterlyAlthough the Hebrew Bible serves as the main source of knowledge of ancient Israelite religion, much additional information comes from the material and written remains uncovered in the archaeological investigations of the Ancient Near East. In this volume, internationally renowned scholars examine all of these sources in order to present the most impressive, comprehensive study of ancient Israelite religion yet to appear.The...
ANCIENT ISRAELITE RELIGIONEssays in Honor of Frank Moore CrossA distinguished tribute to a truly distinguished scholar and teacher.-Catholic Biblical ...
Description: How does the Bible shape the perspective from which Christians view politics, the manner in which they engage in public debate, and the strategies they adopt when they translate faith into action? In Political Engagement as Biblical Mandate, Hanson suggests that many believers give insufficient thought to the basic principles that biblical study contributes to the lives of those who simultaneously seek to live in obedience to the central confessions of the Christian faith and to engage constructively in the life of a nation guided by the First Amendment and populated by an...
Description: How does the Bible shape the perspective from which Christians view politics, the manner in which they engage in public debate, and the s...
Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.
Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarshi...
"Biblical history, enriched by many religious and cultural traditions, flows into and is intertwined with our nation's epic, both for better and for worse. To ignore that history is to cut ourselves off from our roots and to deny the ancestral experiences that forged our individual and collective identity." from the prologue
This substantial work explores the interplay of religion and politics throughout the history of the United States. Paul D. Hanson traces American history back to colonial times, paying close attention to the role that biblical tradition has played in shaping the...
"Biblical history, enriched by many religious and cultural traditions, flows into and is intertwined with our nation's epic, both for better and fo...
