Author: John GoldingayPublisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 0664233821
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
New edition to the popular Old Testament for Everyone series
Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
Author: Johanna W. H. Van Wijk-BosPublisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664255978
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
According to this well-known author, today's readers find much that is familiar in Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther, including the message of God's faithfulness in the face of prejudice, sexism, and patriarchy. Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups.
Overcoming Fear and Discouragement
Author: Kay ArthurPublisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736936327
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This exciting study explores the lives of ordinary men and women who faced overwhelming situations and won. Readers go directly to God's Word to learn the precepts that will help them conquer fear and discouragement.
Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
Author: Wallace BennPublisher:
ISBN: 9781433573514
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
"These neglected books of the Bible teach us about God's steadfast love toward his people and his deliverance of them. They are about how God keeps his promises and restores his Old Testament people after the sad and difficult years of the Exile"--
Ezra-Nehemiah
Author: Lester L. GrabbePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134768079
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
In this provocative study, Lester Grabbe presents a unique approach to Ezra-Nehemiah with the combination of a literary and historical approach. Lester Grabbe challenges commonly held assumptions about Joshua and Zerubbabel, the initial resettlement of land after the exile, the figure of Ezra and the activities of Nehemiah. Controversially, the challenge comes, not from radical theory but from paying careful attention to the text of the Bible itself.
Ezra-Nehemiah
Author: Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 0664221866
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library series, explores the books of Ezra and Nehemiah The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.
Author: Aaron KollerEzra, Nehemiah & Esther For Everyone
Author: John GoldingayPublisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281067813
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
1 and 2 Chronicles for Everyone
Author: John GoldingayPublisher: Presbyterian Publishing Corp
ISBN: 1611641586
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
In this popular and ambitious series, John Goldingay covers Scripture from Genesis to Malachi and addresses the texts in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply. Perfect for daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern reader.
The Communicator's Commentary
Author: Mark D. RobertsPublisher: W Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780849904165
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
"Ezra and Nehemiah address issues that make the front pages of our newspapers - and they speak to the yearnings of our hearts". This is why the author of this volume, Dr. Mark Roberts enthusiastically encourages Christian communicators to explore these somewhat obscure Old Testament texts. For much the same reason the author believes modern pastors and Bible students can benefit from careful study in the often-maligned book of Esther. He emphasizes the book's contemporary relevance, stating, "Esther encourages us to grapple with pressing moral issues in light of God's wisdom". As a pastor with a passion for communicating God's truths to young people and to the unchurched in our world, Dr. Roberts shares his personal success in using the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther to address contemporary needs. Not only is this commentary well-written and carefully researched, but, as an added plus, Dr. Roberts' deep faith and his dynamic relationship with Christ shine through every page. As Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie says in the editor's preface, the author of this fine volume "is vulnerable, open and honest about how the Scriptures he explains have impacted his own life". Marked by the excellence you have come to expect in the Communicator's Commentary series, this latest volume wrestles with difficult questions, such as the rightful place of Esther in the canon and the puzzling roles of Sheshbazzar and Zerubbabel; provides a wide range of quotations and anecdotes from modern and classical sources to help us communicate God's message today; and offers balance of exegetical, historical, and literary analysis along with penetrating applications of the truths reflected in these texts. "As communicators",Dr. Ogilvie says, "we all long for those magnificent moments in our preparation when we are gripped with an inspired insight into a passage of Scripture that prompts us to exclaim, 'that will preach!' We are filled with excitement and enthusiasm to share what we've discovered. This is exactly what will happen as you study this commentary. It is power-packed and brimming over with new insight into familiar passages".
