Evangelical and feminist approaches to Old Testament interpretation often seem to be at odds with each other. The authors of this volume argue to the contrary: feminist and evangelical interpreters of the Old Testament can enter into a constructive dialogue that will be fruitful to both parties. They seek to illustrate this with reference to a number of texts and issues relevant to feminist Old Testament interpretation from an explicitly evangelical point of view. In so doing they raise issues that need to be addressed by both evangelical and feminist interpreters of the Old Testament, and present an invitation to faithful and fruitful reading of these portions of Scripture.
The Faces series is an attempt to paint as honestly as possible the faces of characters we read about in the Bible so that readers can identify and relate to the naked, common-life truths that these characters present and hold to the promises that each story or event offers to us as we seek to know and walk with God. Walking through the Bible, an adult Sunday School class enters 11 Samuel 13, a dark room where a princess is found weeping. She has been sexually abused by her half brother while her family members conspire a cover-up. Her own brother, her mothers son, secretly vows revenge on the aggressor as well as on his father, King David. The succeeding chaos multiplies, and Tamar, the victim, sticks her face out of the closet to tell the pain of it all, only to find that her story holds relevant connections to a number of class members and, in fact, to many readers in the contemporary world.
Evangelical and feminist approaches to Old Testament interpretation often seem to be at odds with each other. The authors of this volume argue to the contrary: feminist and evangelical interpreters of the Old Testament can enter into a constructive dialogue that will be fruitful to both parties. They seek to illustrate this with reference to a number of texts and issues relevant to feminist Old Testament interpretation from an explicitly evangelical point of view. In so doing they raise issues that need to be addressed by both evangelical and feminist interpreters of the Old Testament, and present an invitation to faithful and fruitful reading of these portions of Scripture.
“The Beatles for the 21st Century” – BBC BTS have exploded onto the global music scene with their distinctive brand of music, impressive choreography, and socially conscious lyrics. With multiple chart-topping albums and record-breaking music videos under their belts, these seven-men—RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jin, V, Jimin, and Jungkook—are an unstoppable force and an international phenomenon. In Blood, Sweat & Tears, K-pop columnist Tamar Herman explores the group’s origins, meteoric rise, wide-ranging activism, and close-knit relationship with their fans. With full color photos, spotlights on each member, and a play-by-play of their discography, this book is a celebration of all things BTS and a must-have for fans worldwide! -- VIZ Media
This medieval Georgian text recounts the life of King Giorgi and his daughter Tamar, who ascended the throne after his death. Giorgi, known for his benevolence and support of the church, was deeply saddened by his lack of children until Tamar was born. Following Giorgi's death, Tamar was celebrated for her beauty and virtue, and the nobles quickly supported her ascension to the throne. As queen, Tamar demonstrated wisdom and a commitment to faith, initiating reforms to strengthen Orthodoxy in her kingdom. Her reign is marked by her ability to discern loyalty and deceit, and she sought to eradicate evil influences within her realm.
About the Book When a child asks, “Why am I a girl?” or “What makes me a boy?” most parents might answer “Because God made you that way,” and that is the end of it. But that is far from reality, and in this book, you will learn that gender as we know today is not what you’re assigned at birth but what is in the composition of your brain. On a journey to be recognized and respected by everyone as a transgender woman, the author’s journal entries paint a picture of her experiences on this path. Tamara’s Journey Through Trial and Tears shares the highs and lows, successes and struggles, kindness and cruelty of her transformation as she takes command of her true place in this world. About the Author Today, she is Tamara Rivera 24/7 and is always working to stay in touch with the transgender community. She meets with local groups of transgender people for discussions and to build relationships, and follows groups through Meetup and on Facebook, where she has well over 2,000 followers, 95 percent of which are women who enjoy the positive inspiration she offers. Forced to leave school as a teenager to support her siblings after their father left, Rivera never lost her interests in space exploration and technology and still reads and watches YouTube videos on the subjects, as well as works in the technology field. She also creates nail art, has a group page on Facebook, and has sold some press-on nail packages, hoping to make this a successful business someday. Rivera maintains a close relationship with her ex-spouse and children.
A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and laypeople alike. Each volume employs three main, easy-to-use sections designed to help readers live out God's story: LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand story. EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded in its canonical and historical setting. LIVE the Story: Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers, teachers, and students. —1 & 2 Samuel— The book of Samuel develops theological concepts that are important not only for reading in the context of the Old Testament but also for reading from a New Testament context and a twenty-first century context. The most prominent theological themes are the fulfillment of the prophetic word, trust in God, the seriousness of sin, the importance of true repentance, the Davidic covenant, and the Messiah. Edited by Scot McKnight and Tremper Longman III, and written by a number of top-notch theologians, The Story of God Bible Commentary series will bring relevant, balanced, and clear-minded theological insight to any biblical education or ministry.
