The Christian Old Testament

The Christian Old Testament
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Total Pages : 163
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ISBN-10 : 1936270536
ISBN-13 : 9781936270538
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis The Christian Old Testament by : Lawrence R. Farley

Many Christians see the Old Testament as "the other Testament": a source of exciting stories to tell the kids, but not very relevant to the Christian life. The Christian Old Testament reveals the Hebrew Scriptures as the essential context of Christianity, as well as a many-layered revelation of Christ Himself. Follow along as Fr. Lawrence Farley explores the Christian significance of every book of the Old Testament.

Reclaiming the Old Testament for Christian Preaching

Reclaiming the Old Testament for Christian Preaching
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Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9780830838875
ISBN-13 : 0830838872
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Reclaiming the Old Testament for Christian Preaching by : Grenville J. R. Kent

Based on the conviction that the Old Testament texts are a vital and dynamic part of the Christian canon and pertinent to Christian practice, this stimulating volume offers guidance for expository preaching and practical suggestions for understanding the message of its diverse literature.

Revelation

Revelation
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Publisher : Canongate Books
Total Pages : 60
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ISBN-10 : 9780857861016
ISBN-13 : 0857861018
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Revelation by :

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Reading the Old Testament with the Ancient Church

Reading the Old Testament with the Ancient Church
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Publisher : Baker Academic
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 9780801027772
ISBN-13 : 0801027772
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Reading the Old Testament with the Ancient Church by : Ronald E. Heine

Examines the role played by the Old Testament in the formation of early Christian thinking.

The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis

The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis
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Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Total Pages : 146
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ISBN-10 : 0802136109
ISBN-13 : 9780802136107
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis by :

Hailed as "the most radical repackaging of the Bible since Gutenberg", these Pocket Canons give an up-close look at each book of the Bible.

The Messiah in the Old Testament

The Messiah in the Old Testament
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Publisher : Zondervan
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 9780310200307
ISBN-13 : 031020030X
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis The Messiah in the Old Testament by : Walter C. Kaiser

The Old Testament both tells the story of Israel and points to the coming Messiah. Kaiser distinguishes between Old Testament passages that describe national Israel's glorious future and those that point to Christ and his kingdom. Kaiser's chronological approach traces Israel's developing concept of Messiah through different time periods.

Christian Faith in the Old Testament

Christian Faith in the Old Testament
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Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Total Pages : 255
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ISBN-10 : 9781401677367
ISBN-13 : 1401677363
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Christian Faith in the Old Testament by : Gareth Lee Cockerill

Sometimes it is easy to view the Old Testament as difficult to apply to our day-to-day lives. As contemporary Christians, we may even wonder whether it is possible for us to establish our apostolic roots in the Old Testament. Christian Faith in the Old Testament helps us complete this daunting task with ease. In this intriguing and informative study, Gareth Lee Cockerill helps us view the New Testament as a fulfillment of the Old Testament, giving us a broad perspective on Scripture as a whole. In language that is easily accessible to the layperson, Gareth explores the role of each major part of the Old Testament Canon and what part each plays in the total scope of biblical revelation. Additionally, Christian Faith in the Old Testament offers important guidance to contemporary believers about how each part of the Old Testament Canon applies today. This book is the perfect choice for intelligent modern Christians looking to discover their apostolic roots in the Old Testament. Features include: Understand how the Old Testament applies to life today Discover the contemporary Christian’s apostolic roots in the Old Testament Gain a broad perspective on Scripture as a whole

From Jesus to Christ

From Jesus to Christ
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 286
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ISBN-10 : 9780300164107
ISBN-13 : 0300164106
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis From Jesus to Christ by : Paula Fredriksen

"Magisterial. . . . A learned, brilliant and enjoyable study."—Géza Vermès, Times Literary Supplement In this exciting book, Paula Fredriksen explains the variety of New Testament images of Jesus by exploring the ways that the new Christian communities interpreted his mission and message in light of the delay of the Kingdom he had preached. This edition includes an introduction reviews the most recent scholarship on Jesus and its implications for both history and theology. "Brilliant and lucidly written, full of original and fascinating insights."—Reginald H. Fuller, Journal of the American Academy of Religion "This is a first-rate work of a first-rate historian."—James D. Tabor, Journal of Religion "Fredriksen confronts her documents—principally the writings of the New Testament—as an archaeologist would an especially rich complex site. With great care she distinguishes the literary images from historical fact. As she does so, she explains the images of Jesus in terms of the strategies and purposes of the writers Paul, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John."—Thomas D’Evelyn, Christian Science Monitor

Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament

Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament
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Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Total Pages : 291
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ISBN-10 : 9780830898015
ISBN-13 : 0830898018
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament by : Christopher J. H. Wright

Has the Bible bound Christians to a narrow and mistaken notion of Jesus? To answer this question we need to know what story Jesus claimed for himself. In this revised and updated book Christopher Wright traces the life of Christ as it is illuminated by the Old Testament and describes God?s design for Israel as it is fulfilled in the story of Jesus.