Ruth, Jonah, Esther
Ruth, Jonah, Esther

Author: Eugene F. Roop

Publisher: MennoMedia, Inc.

Published: 2010-07-01

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 0836197992

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In three of the Bible’s most compelling short stories, Eugene F. Roop draws attention to the distinctive narrative characteristics of these magnificent dramas. Such scrutiny opens new vistas of interpretation that can undergird the faith, life, and neighborly relations of the church. As we enter the world of these struggles and events, we will experience in the stories sorrow and laughter, hope and loyalty, and God’s mercy and grace.

Ruth, Jonah, Esther
Ruth, Jonah, Esther

Author: Eugene F. Roop

Publisher: Herald Press

Published: 2002-10-17

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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In three of the Bible’s most compelling short stories, Eugene F. Roop draws attention to the distinctive narrative characteristics of these magnificent dramas. Such scrutiny opens new vistas of interpretation that can undergird the faith, life, and neighborly relations of the church. As we enter the world of these struggles and events, we will experience in the stories sorrow and laughter, hope and loyalty, and God’s mercy and grace.

Jonah, Tobit, Judith
Jonah, Tobit, Judith

Author: Irene Nowell

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 0814647952

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These three colorful books offer gripping stories of how God shows his mercy and accomplishes his will through human actions. Jonah is a reluctant prophet who must be swallowed by a whale before he delivers his message to Israel's ancient enemies at Nineveh that they must repent or face doom. Tobit tells of the trials and tribulations of a family, and the power of prayer as God sends an angel to guide Tobit's son Tobiah on a journey of resolution. In the book of Judith, a simple and courageous widow, rather than an army, saves her people from destruction by a powerful enemy. This rich commentary explores the significant themes of each book, showing that God is intimately involved with the destiny of humankind.

Esther, Ruth, Jonah Deciphered
Esther, Ruth, Jonah Deciphered

Author: Stephen G. Rosenberg

Publisher: Devora Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13:

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"In the Book of ESTHER, the Jews of the Persian Empire are threatened with death but given eleven months' notice of their day of destruction, is that credible? Can this really be believed? Stephen Gabriel Rosenberg gives rational answers to these and other difficult questions and in doing so, forces the reader to re-think many of his pre-conceived notions about these books, no matter how many times he has read them or how well he thinks he understands their meaning.

The Wisdom Instructions in the Book of Tobit
The Wisdom Instructions in the Book of Tobit

Author: Francis M. Macatangay

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 3110255340

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Scholars have shown renewed interest in the Book of Tobit since fragments of the text were found at Qumran. However, the wisdom instructions of Tobit 4 have remained largely ignored. The present study provides an extensive treatment of this important section, reading Tobit's wisdom discourse as a vital component in the literary expression of the author and as a strong indication of the significant role of the sapiential tradition in the world of Diaspora living. In the context of Second Temple Judaism, Tobit's wisdom discourse is part of an essential avenue for shaping identity and creating a distinct ethos for those outside the land.

Jonah/Ruth
Jonah/Ruth

Author: Kevin Perrotta

Publisher: Loyola Press

Published: 2010-06

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 0829430024

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Two of the most beloved Old Testament stories are the stories of Jonah and Ruth. In Jonah/Ruth: Love Crosses Boundaries, you'll discover how God breaks down barriers between people as you see these Old Testament Stories through new eyes. A Guided Discovery of the Bible The Bible invites us to explore God s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. The Six Weeks with the Bible series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, these practical guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship presents the insights of Church fathers and saints includes questions for discussion and reflection delivers information in a reader-friendly format gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God s word appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God s word, but also in our relationship with God."

Jonah
Jonah

Author: Susan Niditch

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Published: 2023-01-03

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 0800699033

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In the Hermeneia Jonah translation and commentary, Susan Niditch considers Jonah as a complex reflection upon the heavy matters of life and death, good and evil, and human and divine relations. Her technical study examines the text through the lens of international folklore, and special attention is paid to a legacy of interpretive scholarship.