Author : Carolyn Osiek
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,72 MB
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664255466
What was the family like for the first Christians? Informed by archaeological work and illustrated by figures, this work is a remarkable window into the past, one that both informs and illuminates our current condition. The Family, Culture, and Religion series offers informed and responsible analyses of the state of the American family from a religious perspective and provides practical assistance for the family's revitalization.
Author : Ken M. Campbell
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,38 MB
Release : 2003-10-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830827374
Ken M. Campbell presents the work of six scholars who map varying understandings of marriage and family in six cultural settings: Victor H. Matthews on the ancient Near East, Daniel I. Block on ancient Israel, S. M. Baugh on Greek society, Susan M. Treggiari on Roman society, David W. Chapman on Second Temple Judaism and Andreas Köstenberger on the New Testament era.
Author : David E. Garland
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 35,84 MB
Release : 2007-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441201130
Most Christians believe that the Bible holds the answers to their questions about daily living, and that reading the Scriptures will show them good examples to follow for their own lives. Think for a moment and try to list a few examples of healthy families in the Bible who are ideals worth emulating. Having trouble? The families of the Bible were far from perfect, and not so different in that regard from our imperfect families today. In Flawed Families of the Bible, a New Testament scholar (David) and a professor of social work (Diana) take a real and close look at the actual families of the Bible. This honest book will inspire and encourage readers with its focus on the overarching theme of hope and grace for families, showing that it is in the "imperfect places" that we can catch a glimpse of grace. Perfect for pastors, counselors, and anyone in a flawed family.
Author : N.T. Wright
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 23,83 MB
Release : 2011-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830869204
With a scholar's mind and a pastor's heart, Tom Wright walks you through Ephesians in this guide designed especially with everyday readers in mind. Perfect for group use or daily personal reflection, this study uses the popular inductive method combined with Wright's thoughtful insights to bring contemporary application of Scripture to life.
Author : Joseph H. Hellerman
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 37,32 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0805447792
A study of the early Christian church in the Mediterranean region and its emphasis on collective good over individual desire clarifies much about what is wrong with the American church today.
Author : Rob Rienow
Publisher : Randall House Publications
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 30,20 MB
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780892655762
The author gives encouragement and insight into life-changing action that will impact generations to come. Parents will be inspired to build faith and character in the heart of their kids. Topics covered include: the God-filled normal life, impacting a thousand generations, creating a home of unity, the noble calling of fatherhood and motherhood, the blessing of family worship, and discipline that disciples.
Author : Joel B. Green
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 27,46 MB
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441240543
This volume addresses the most important issues related to the study of New Testament writings. Two respected senior scholars have brought together a team of distinguished specialists to introduce the Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman backgrounds necessary for understanding the New Testament and the early church. Contributors include renowned scholars such as Lynn H. Cohick, David A. deSilva, James D. G. Dunn, and Ben Witherington III. The book includes seventy-five photographs, fifteen maps, numerous tables and charts, illustrations, and bibliographies. All students of the New Testament will value this reliable, up-to-date, comprehensive textbook and reference volume on the New Testament world.
Author : Richard Neitzel Holzapfel
Publisher : Shadow Mountain
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 27,45 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781590384428
This important reference for any home library is the perfect guide to New Testament culture, language, history, and teachings. Jesus Christ and the World of the New Testament is richly illustrated with hundreds of images, including original artwork, artifacts, maps, and timelines. Uncover the origins of the books of the New Testament and learn how stories of Christs life and teachings were preserved after His death. Explore the relationships between Greek, Roman, and Jewish culture that explain much about how the gospel was shared and recorded. Examine scriptural issues that have been debated by scholars throughout the ages. Nearly 300 topics provide valuable context to understanding New Testament times, from the role of women and families, to portraits of key personalities, to controversial legends that have persisted to our day. This unique resource is sure to enrich New Testament studies as never before!
Author : Harriet Connor
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 28,2 MB
Release : 2017-01-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1532602545
Being a parent in the modern world is tough. We are often overwhelmed with fear about damaging our children, guilt about our imperfections, and confusion about our role. Harriet Connor knows these feelings well. But hers is not just another parenting book full of "shoulds and shouldn'ts" to make you feel worse. Rather, she invites you to step back and consider the bigger picture: What is the purpose of life and parenthood? What are our human limitations? How can we cope with our guilt and fear? What are our family's values and how do we pass them on? What is our family's structure and place within the wider community? When she was desperate for answers, Harriet Connor turned to the ancient wisdom of her ancestors--the Bible. She went looking for little pieces of grandmotherly advice, but what she found was a grand vision--a big picture--that made sense of both life and parenthood. Whether you are new to the Bible or have read it before, you will not regret taking time to reflect on its message, which has given comfort and guidance to generations of parents just like you.
Author : Leo G. Perdue
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 33,8 MB
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664255671
Four respected scholars of the Hebrew Bible and early Judaism provide a clear portrait of the family in ancient Israel. Important theological and ethical implications are made for the family today. The Family, Culture, and Religion series offers informed and responsible analyses of the state of the American family from a religious perspective and provides practical assistance for the family's revitalization.
