Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Biblical Studies - General

The Bible is funny Very funny, according to Douglas Adams. In this book, Adams demonstrates how readers can discover this often-neglected humor looking at the Bible as a whole and seeing biblical stories with all their rough edges--the unethical and ambiguous characters, the unsolved problems, and the surprising endings. Adams argues that by missing the humor and irony of the Bible, readers often miss intended meanings as well.

Jack Rogers sets forth seven guidelines for the interpretation of Scripture and the Confessions. Rogers builds upon the confessional and governmental heritage of the church in offering suggestions for practical applications of these interpretations in the future. His purpose is to stimulate individual and communal use of both Scripture and the Confessions in accordance with Presbyterian faith, and he encourages us to use these resources to apply Christ's message in our own time and context.

The discovery and publication of the "Apocryphon of James" from Nag Hammadi has significantly expanded the spectrum of early Christian literature about Jesus. In this informative monograph, which has been out of print until now, Ron Cameron provides a form-critical analysis which aims to clarify the ways in which the sayings of Jesus were used and transformed in early Christian communities. By recognizing the importance of this particular document, scholars will no longer be able to regard the synoptic gospels of the New Testament as unique or sufficient for understanding the trajectory of...

0n September 1, 1994, I flew to Israel and met in Jerusalem with a close friend of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, the poet Chaim Guri. I gave him a letter which he immediately gave to the Prime Minister.

"An Israeli mathematician has discovered a hidden code in the Bible that appears to reveal the details of events that took place thousands of years after the Bible was written," my letter to Rabin stated.

"The reason I'm telling you about this is that the only time your full name Yitzhak Rabin is encoded in the Bible, the words 'assassin that will assassinate' cross your name."

On...

There Shall Be No Poor Among You is a careful and comprehensive but not overly technical study of the biblical portrait of the poor and poverty. Hoppe introduces the study with the socioeconomic structures of ancient Israel and Roman Palestine, then proceeds systematically to examine the biblical evidence, including that of the Old Testament, New Testament, Apocrypha, and rabbinic literature.

The Bible describes the poor and poverty in a variety of ways. Sometimes poverty is a curse; other times it is a blessing. Sometimes the text is concerned about material poverty...

At a time when there is concern within the church to draw on its historic resources for use in the transformation of persons, this book presents a model for the use of Scripture in pastoral counseling. Drawing on narrative biblical criticism and the psychology of narrative, the book suggests a model for pastoral counseling using Scripture to explore and release human possibilities. Detailed case studies are presented to depict the way the Bible can be used with counselees. Particular attention is given to pastoral counseling with individuals, marital couples, and families who bring to...

In this volume, Terence E. Fretheim seeks to introduce the Pentateuch to modern readers, stressing its continuity capacity to speak a word of, or about, God.

We read the Bible and interpret Scripture in order to live in grace-filled relation to God's divine purpose.

When we approach the Bible as Scripture author, Joel Green, takes seriously the faith statement that the Bible is our Book; these scriptures are our Scripture. We are not reading someone else's mail--as though reading the Bible had to do foremost with recovering an ancient meaning intended for someone else and then translating its principles for use in our own lives. When we recall that we are the people of God to whom the Bible is addressed as Scripture, we realize that the...

This 7 session study will explore how contemporary young adult Christians who are either living alone or in a family group may create or contribute to a supportive and nurturing "family" life.

Session titles include:

Defining Family--What is a family?

The Value of Family--Why should I care about family when I can make it on my own? Tensions between individuality and community, dependence or independence. Is family obsolete? What is the value of "family" for single people, friends, family life. What does it mean to be interdependent?

Family and Identity--What...

This study will explore the biblical image of grace (and sin). Grace as a theological construct can be interpreted in a variety of ways among different Christian bodies. For some, for example, it might take on the extreme of -being able to sin boldly so that grace may abound.- For others, the only knowledge of grace is how to fall from it. Within these extremes, lies the biblical understanding(s) of what grace is, how God mediates grace to humankind, and how persons embody that grace in their attitudes and behaviors to others.

"Passion, Power & Praise" describes a vision of male spirituality modeled by God's relationship with David and fulfilled in Jesus. The author writes his hope is that as men recognize the way God was at work in the life of David, they will discover new ways in which God may be at work in their lives and will be led to a life filled with robust passion, spiritual power and joyful praise.

This leader's guide gives for each lesson: a purpose statement, Bible background, and sections on beginning the lesson, developing the lesson, concluding the lesson and a prayer. In the developing the lesson section you will help class members look at how the scriptures were heard in Bible times, how we hear them today and how members can apply them to their life.

Sessions:
Genesis 2:4b-3:24 Adam and Eve
Genesis 6-9 The Flood
Genesis 28:10-22 Jacob's Ladder
Genesis 37-45; 50:15-21 Joseph
Exodus 12:1-39 The First...

Refreshing insights into popular, well-loved Scripture passages. Each lesson offers a biblical basis for facing life's decisions and encourages a deeper personal faith.

Contains 26 scripture passages for study that may be studied in any order.

Appropriate for use in groups or individual study. Volumes may be studies in any order. Each lesson has approximately three pages of reading that can be completed during a personal devotional time.

For a complete listing of scriptures click the Leader's Guide below.

separate Leader's Guide...

This teacher book contains complete plans for 26 individual study sessions presented in biblical order. For each session, teachers are provided with:

• the session's stated purpose
• Bible background
• a step-by-step teaching plan
• a closing prayer

Sessions:
Genesis 1:1-2:4a It Was Good
Genesis 2 God's Promise to Abram
Exodus 3 Moses Encounters God
Exodus 20:1-17 The Ten Commandments
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 The Great Commandment
Joshua 24:1-18 We Will Serve the Lord
Ruth 1:1-18;...

Refreshing insights into popular, well-loved Scripture. Each lesson offers a biblical basis for facing life's decisions and encourages a deeper personal faith.

Contains 26 scripture passages for study that may be studied in any order.

Appropriate for use in groups or for individual study. Volumes may be studied in any order. In this volume 12 Old Testament passages and 14 New Testament passages will be studied. Each lesson has approximately three pages of reading that can be completed during a personal devotional time.

For a complete listing of...

Exciting contemporary Bible study series designed to meet the needs of adult learners in their 20s and 30s.

Each volume in the series examines a powerful biblical image and includes:
- Bible background
- Articles on group leadership, and teaching options
- Case studies throughout the text to use as discussion starters
- Seven easy-to-lead sessions with clear teaching helps on each page
- Options for service projects Love is the fifth book in the series.

Chapters deal with love in its many forms, such as romantic, family, community...

This resource provides young adults with a chance to become a part of an exciting new contemporary Bible study series for adult learners in their 20's and 30's. Each volume in the series challenges young adults to examine a powerful biblical image that defines and shapes their lives. Each volume includes these helpful features: - Bible background on a respective image: covenant, exodus, community, and faith - Articles on group leadership, organizing a study group, using small break-out groups, and choosing teaching options - Case studies throughout the text and in the appendix to use as...

This resource provides young adults with a chance to become a part of an exciting new contemporary Bible study series for adult learners in their 20's and 30's. Each volume in the series challenges young adults to examine a powerful biblical image that defines and shapes their lives.
Each volume includes these helpful features:
- Bible background on a respective image: covenant, exodus, community, and faith
- Articles on group leadership, organizing a study group, using small break-out groups, and choosing teaching options
- Case studies throughout the text and in...

This resource provides young adults with a chance to become a part of an exciting new contemporary Bible study series for adult learners in their 20's and 30's. Each volume in the series challenges young adults to examine a powerful biblical image that defines and shapes their lives.
Each volume includes these helpful features:
- Bible background on a respective image: covenant, exodus, community, and faith
- Articles on group leadership, organizing a study group, using small break-out groups, and choosing teaching options
- Case studies...

Written by John O. Gooch, pastor, editor, and youth ministry consultant and trainer, At Table With Jesus will help you discover why Jesus commanded that he be remembered in the breaking of bread.

In this study you will explore

Jesus creating fellowship as guest rather than as host

Jesus eating with anyone who welcomed him

Jesus celebrating feasts rather tan observing fasts

Jesus satisfying the hunger of all

Jesus at table as witness to the heavenly banquet in the kingdom of God

Scripture references are from the New Revised...