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This book has become a standard text in seminary and university classrooms. The purpose of this second edition is to help listeners come to a critically informed understanding of the Old Testament as the church's scripture. This book introduces the Old Testament both as a witness of ancient Israel and as a witness to the church and synagogue through the generations of those who have passed these texts on as scripture.

Discover the greatest freethought orator in American history and his unflinching critique of Old Testament religion. Robert G. Ingersoll, also known as the "Great Agnostic," captivated audiences like no other public speaker of his time.

God's identity is beyond what we could ever fully express in human words. But Scripture uses one particular word to describe the distinctiveness of God's character: the Hebrew word hesed. Hesed is a concept so rich in meaning that it doesn't translate well into any single English word or phrase. Michael Card unpacks the many dimensions of hesed, often expressed as lovingkindness, covenant faithfulness, or steadfast love. He explores how hesed is used in the Old Testament to reveal God's character and how he relates to his people.

"Chi legge l'Antico Testamento con la mente disincantata e vi si avvicina con l'atteggiamento sereno che avrebbe verso qualsiasi libro scritto dall'umanità, non ha alcuna difficoltà a cogliere l'evidenza dei fatti."

How can an evangelical view of Scripture be reconciled with modern biblical scholarship? In this book Peter Enns, an expert in biblical interpretation, addresses Old Testament phenomena that challenge traditional evangelical perspectives on Scripture. He then suggests a way forward, proposing an incarnational model of biblical inspiration that takes seriously both the divine and the human aspects of Scripture.

In our modern age the biblical Genesis flood account has been probed and analyzed for answers to scientific, apologetic, and historical questions. It is a text that has called forth flood geology, fueled searches for remnants of the ark on Mount Ararat, and inspired a full-size replica of Noah's ark in a biblical theme park. Some claim that the very veracity of Scripture hinges on a particular reading of the flood narrative. But do we understand what we are reading? Longman and Walton urge us to ask, what might the biblical author have been saying to his ancient audience?

In our world today, suffering and uncertainty seems to prevail. Interestingly, the book of Lamentations offers a profound and poignant exploration of the human experience. This ancient text, from the prophet Jeremiah, is a gut-wrenching and heart-wrenching expression of grief, sorrow, and longing.

In a world filled with uncertainty and chaos, the ancient words of the Book of Jeremiah offer a powerful message of hope, redemption, and transformation. This profound Old Testament book is more than just a historical relic – it's a timely reminder of God's unwavering presence and plan for His people. Written during one of the most tumultuous periods in Israel's history, Jeremiah's prophetic voice speaks directly to the heart of every listener, confronting our complacency, comforting our fears, and guiding us toward a deeper faith.

Prepare to discover God’s vast and unmatched character as you journey through the provocative story of Ruth. You will meet an ordinary family who endures famine, exile, tragic loss, and grief during one of the darkest times in Israel’s history. You witness a providential God stepping into the messiness of life, offering hope and redemption to a shattered family on the brink of extinction.

Freedom is the theme that resonates most profoundly within the human spirit surpassing even love, comfort, and sometimes life itself. The quest for freedom for ourselves, our communities, and our nations has been the clarion call for the world's greatest leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Moses.

In Reading the Bible, Dr. Bill Creasy takes you on an extraordinary adventure through the entire Bible, introducing you to unforgettable characters, gripping drama, uproarious comedy, and profound tragedy, all the while examining the literary genres and rhetorical strategies that make the Bible the greatest story ever told.

Renowned critic and translator Robert Alter’s The Art of Biblical Narrative has radically expanded our view of the Bible by recasting it as a work of literary art deserving studied criticism. In this seminal work, Alter describes how the Hebrew Bible’s many authors used innovative literary styles and devices such as parallelism, contrastive dialogue, and narrative tempo to tell one of the most revolutionary stories of all time: the revelation of a single God. In so doing, Alter shows, these writers reshaped not only history, but also the art of storytelling itself.

In a world ravaged by chaos and destruction, find solace and transformation through the prophetic message of Ezekiel. This powerful Old Testament book offers a beacon of hope, guiding you through darkness to redemption and restoration.

The books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth are part of the Old Testament of the Bible. They are considered historical books and tell stories of events occurring in historical time and place. Joshua is the sixth book of the Bible and tells the story of Israel’s conquest of Canaan. Judges is the seventh book of the Bible and tells the story of Israel’s history from the death of Joshua to the rise of the monarchy. Ruth is the eighth book of the Bible and tells the story of a Moabite woman who married an Israelite and became an ancestor of King David.

Born out of order, neither Judah nor Joseph expected to receive the firstborn birthright from Father Jacob, yet each was endowed with powerful blessings of leadership over his siblings. But which was supposed to be in charge—Judah or Joseph?

What does it mean to be human? This timeless question proves critical as we seek to understand our purpose, identity, and significance. Amidst the many voices clamoring to shape our understanding of humanity, the Bible reveals important truths related to our human identity and vocation that are critical to the flourishing of all of creation. Carmen Joy Imes seeks to recover the theologically rich message of the creation narratives starting in the book of Genesis as they illuminate what it means to be human.

The books of Ezekiel and Daniel relate dramatic visions of glory, apocalypse, and ultimate restoration. These revelations comforted the prophets’ fellow Babylonian exiles amid devastating chaos and upheaval.

While arguing with the Jewish religious leaders, Jesus said, “You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is these that bear witness of Me; . . .” In this book we will examine the Tanakh in order to assess the validity of Jesus’ claim. Hesed Volume One is the first book in a four volume series written for Jewish people who want to know the truth about Jesus.

The third book in the Old Testament, and the Torah is the Book of Leviticus. Some have also called it the Third Book of Moses. Leviticus details ritual, legal, and moral practices God instructs the Israelites to follow. Although the content is distant from modern life, it offers insights into ancient Israelite culture and religious life. It provides a glimpse into how the people connected with God through their rituals and sacrifices.

Rather than contain vague references to the words and actions of "the LORD" and "God" within the text, The First Seventy offers both seasoned readers/listeners of the Bible and those new to the text a spiritual explanation that can be discussed, debated, and incorporated into each individual's moment-to-moment life. Weaving direct quotations from the Bible into a fluid narrative, The First Seventy: A Retelling Commentary, Creation - The Ten Commandments retells and explains the interconnected story that spans the first seventy chapters of the Bible.