This close synchronic analysis of Exodus 1-2 looks at how the pericope's structure, language, focalization and management of information form its conception and judgement of its events and characters. A coherence of concerns is detectable in Exodus 1-2 with allusions to Genesis and the later chapters of Exodus. One chapter is assigned to each of seven narrative unities and deals in various ways with its narrative problems. The resulting eclectic choice of analytical tools includes the study of Proppian structural functions, repetition, public rhetoric, narrative speeds, order and symbolism.

This series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.

The long-awaited return of a devotional classic! The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) and the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible are an excellent and logical combination for personal use, both in daily devotion and study, and on Sundays during the liturgy. The NRSV translation of the Bible is accurate, elegant, highly acclaimed by scholars, and enjoys wide use in congregations of the Episcopal Church. This is one book that includes both the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) and the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Delivers in a sturdy attractive box.

The Ideal On-the-Go Portable Bible The Go-Anywhere™ Thinline Bible with the Apocrypha is the perfect size to go with you anywhere—whether you take it to church or small group or put it in your carry-on luggage for travel. One touch will tell you why this distinctive Bible will be your constant companion. Features Include Less than 1 inch thick The Apocryphal and Deuterocanonical books of Scripture Easy-to-read 9-point type in a double-column setting Bonded leather with craft-sewn binding for added strength and long life Fine Bible paper to maximize readability and portability Concordance for finding key verses Gilded edges and a ribbon marker Presentation page and maps The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) is recognized in scholarly circles as the most accurate translation to English from the original Hebrew and Greek texts. In the tradition of its predecessors, the King James Version and the Revised Standard Version, the NRSV was designed to be the standard version for English-speaking people across all denominations. None of the new, more sectarian translations has approached its standard of elegance and accuracy.

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The Former Prophets of the Hebrew Bible includes the books of Joshua through 2 Kings; it is a narrative of ancient Israel's history of some seven hundred years from the 'conquest' of Canaan to the exile, when Israel lost the land. Thomas Mann adoptsa critical perspective and incorporates many distinct literary sources from different times into his work. The result is a compelling example of ancient historiography as well as an impressive artistic achievement. The book contains fascinating (andoften horrifying) stories of war, religious fanaticism, terror, and disaster, as well as stories of deep personal loyalty, friendship, and faith. Finally, in a deeply thoughtful and constructive way, The Former Prophets addresses perennial questionslike, amongst others, 'What is the relationship between divine sovereignty and human political institutions?' or 'In what sense are historical events the result of human acts and also of divine Providence?'

As the nation's most popular annual Bible commentary for more than 2 decades, the Standard Lesson Commentary provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume and combines thorough Bible study with relevant examples and questions. The ESV SLC Paperback Edition is perfect as the primary resource for an adult Sunday school class and personal study or as a supplemental resource for any curriculum that follows the ISSL/Uniform Series. Nearly 2 dozen ministers, teachers, and Christian education specialists provide the Bible commentary, lesson plans, discussion questions, and other features that make the Standard Lesson Commentary the most popular annual Bible commentary available. The Standard Lesson Commentary is based on the popular Uniform Series, also called the International Sunday School Lessons. This series, developed by scholars from several church fellowships, provides an orderly study of the Bible in a 6-year period.

Experience the Scriptures in an exciting way with this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind Bible from Catholic Bible Press. This edition is printed in the elegant and exclusive Catholic Comfort Print® and featuring 513 exquisite woodcut illustrations originally printed in a 16th-century Venetian Bible, this volume will freshly inspire you and inform your faith. Each art rendering in this devotional Bible is linked to a passage of Scripture to guide your reflection. Printed in the popular and trusted New Revised Standard Version, this Bible contains the complete Catholic canon printed on single-column pages for easy reading. About the NRSV: Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy. This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church and is approved for private use and study by the Catholic faithful. Pope Francis has said of the Bible, “Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it!” Angelus, St. Peter’s Square, April 6, 2014 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used by permission. Features include: Complete Catholic Bible with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church Anglicized text The only illustrated Catholic Bible for adults using exquisite woodcut illustrations from a 16th-century Venetian Bible Devotional Bible for Catholic readers that uses art renderings; each image is linked to a passage of Scripture to guide the reader in reflecting on the passage 513 exquisite woodcut illustrations The exclusive Catholic Comfort Print® typeface created specifically for Catholic Bible Press by 2K/DENMARK type foundry

A Beautiful Bible for a Beautiful Faith. This edition of the NRSVue Holy Bible invites you to explore the depth and beauty of Scripture. Continuing the legacy of the NRSV, the NRSVue aims to faithfully serve the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturgy, and in the academy. With revisions based on new textual evidence, historical insights, and linguistic precision, this updated edition delivers a translation of Scripture based on meticulous care for accuracy and readability. Features: The text of the New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition (66-book Protestant canon), vetted by an ecumenical group of Christian scholars

In addition to U.S. and Canadian imprimaturs the NRSV Catholic Edition contains "The Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation", 64 in-text maps, 12 in-text charts and line drawings, a unique NRSV Catholic concordance, a Presentation and Family Record Section, eight pages of full color New Oxford Bible Maps, Prayers and Devotions of the Catholic Faith and a table of Sunday and weekday lectionary readings for the Canadian NRSV lectionary.