The Cambridge Companion to the Bible

The Cambridge Companion to the Bible

Author: Howard Clark Kee

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-11-19

Total Pages: 734

ISBN-13: 9780521869973

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The Cambridge Companion to the Bible, Second Edition focuses on the ever-changing social and cultural contexts in which the biblical authors and their original readers lived. The authors of the first edition were chosen for their internationally recognized expertise in their respective fields: the history and literature of Israel; postbiblical Judaism; biblical archaeology; and the origins and early literature of Christianity. In this second edition, all of their chapters have been updated and thoroughly revised, with a view towards better investigating the social histories embedded in the biblical texts and incorporating the most recent archaeological discoveries from the Ancient Near East and Hellenistic worlds.


The Cambridge Companion to Jesus

The Cambridge Companion to Jesus

Author: Markus Bockmuehl

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2001-11-08

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9780521796781

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This Companion offers an integrated introduction to the study of Jesus.


The Cambridge Companion to the Gospels

The Cambridge Companion to the Gospels

Author: Stephen C. Barton

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2021-08-19

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 9781108458870

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Throughout the history of Christianity, the four canonical gospels have proven to be vital resources for Christian thought and practice, and an inspiration for humanistic culture generally. Indeed, the gospels and their interpretation have had a profound impact on theology, philosophy, the sciences, ethics, worship, architecture, and the creative arts. Building on the strengths of the first edition, The Cambridge Companion to the Gospels, 2nd edition, takes account of new directions in gospels research, notably: the milieu in which the gospels were read, copied, and circulated alongside non-canonical gospels; renewed debates about the sources of the gospels and their interrelations; how central gospel themes are illuminated by a variety of critical approaches and theological readings; the reception of the gospels over time and in various media; and how the gospels give insight into the human condition.


The Cambridge Companion to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

The Cambridge Companion to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

Author: Stephen B. Chapman

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-07-11

Total Pages: 547

ISBN-13: 1316577961

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This Companion offers a concise and engaging introduction to the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. Providing an up-to-date 'snapshot' of scholarship, it includes essays, specially commissioned for this volume, by twenty-three leading scholars. The volume examines a range of topics, including the historical and religious contexts for the contents of the biblical canon, and critical approaches and methods, as well as newer topics such as the Hebrew Bible in Islam, Western art and literature, and contemporary politics. This Companion is an excellent resource for students at university and graduate level, as well as for laypeople and scholars in other fields who would like to gain an understanding of the current state of the academic discussion. The book does not presume prior knowledge, nor does it engage in highly technical discussions, but it does go into greater detail than a typical introductory textbook.


The Cambridge Companion to St Paul

The Cambridge Companion to St Paul

Author: James D. G. Dunn

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2003-10-16

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9780521786942

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The apostle Paul has been justifiably described as the first and greatest Christian theologian. His letters were among the earliest documents to be included in the New Testament and, as such, they shaped Christian thinking from the beginning. As a missionary, theologian and pastor Paul's own wrestling with theological and ethical questions of his day is paradigmatic for Christian theology, not least for Christianity's own identity and continuing relationship with Judaism. The Cambridge Companion to St Paul provides an important assessment of this apostle and a fresh appreciation of his continuing significance today. With eighteen chapters written by a team of leading international specialists on Paul, the Companion provides a sympathetic and critical overview of the apostle, covering his life and work, his letters and his theology. The volume will provide an invaluable starting point and helpful cross check for subsequent studies.


The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Interpretation

The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Interpretation

Author: John Barton

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1998-07-28

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9780521485937

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This guide to the state of biblical studies features 20 chapters written by scholars from North America and Britain, and represents both traditional and contemporary points of view.


The Cambridge Companion to the Trinity

The Cambridge Companion to the Trinity

Author: Peter C. Phan

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-06-30

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 110749544X

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How do Christians reconcile their belief in one God with the concept of three divine 'persons'? This Companion provides an overview of how the Christian doctrine of the Trinity has been understood and articulated in the last two thousand years. The Trinitarian theologies of key theologians, from the New Testament to the twentieth century, are carefully examined and the doctrine of the Trinity is brought into dialogue with non-Christian religions as well as with other Christian beliefs. Authors from a range of denominational backgrounds explore the importance of Trinitarian thought, locating the Trinity within the wider context of systematic theology. Contemporary theology has seen a widespread revival of the doctrine of the Trinity and this book incorporates the most recent developments in the scholarship.


The Cambridge Companion to Apocalyptic Literature

The Cambridge Companion to Apocalyptic Literature

Author: Colin McAllister

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-03-26

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 1108422705

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Apocalytic literature has addressed human concerns for over two millennia. This volume surveys the source texts, their reception, and relevance.