Theories of Poverty in the World of the New Testament

Theories of Poverty in the World of the New Testament

Author: David J. Armitage

Publisher: Mohr Siebeck

Published: 2016-09-05

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9783161543999

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

How was poverty interpreted in the New Testament? David J. Armitage explores key ways in which poverty was understood in the Greco-Roman and Jewish milieux of the New Testament, and considers how approaches to poverty found in the texts of the New Testament itself relate to these wider contexts. - back of the book.


Always with Us?

Always with Us?

Author: Theoharis, Liz

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 0802875025

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"Jesus's words 'the poor you will always have with you' (Matthew 26:11) are regularly used to suggest that ending poverty is impossible. In this book Liz Theoharis critically examines both the biblical text and the lived reality of the poor to show how this passage is taken out of context and distorted. Poverty is not inevitable, Theoharis argues. It is a systemic sin, and all Christians have a responsibility to partner with the poor to end poverty once and for all"--Jacket


Qumran Wisdom and the New Testament

Qumran Wisdom and the New Testament

Author: Benjamin Wold

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2022-12-22

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1009305034

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In this book, Benjamin Wold builds on recent developments in the study of early Jewish wisdom literature and brings it to bear on the New Testament. This scholarship has been transformed by the discovery at Qumran of more than 900 manuscripts, including Hebrew wisdom compositions, many of which were published in critical editions beginning in the mid-1990s. Wold systematically explores the salient themes in the Jewish wisdom worldview found in these scrolls. He also presents detailed commentaries on translations and articulates the key debates regarding Qumran wisdom literature, highlighting the significance of wisdom within the context of Jewish textual culture. Wold's treatment of themes within the early Jewish and Christian textual cultures demonstrates that wisdom transcended literary form and genre. He shows how and why the publication of these ancient texts has engendered profound shifts in the study of early Jewish wisdom, and their relevance to current controversies regarding the interpretation of specific New Testament texts.


The State of New Testament Studies

The State of New Testament Studies

Author: Scot McKnight

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2019-11-05

Total Pages: 503

ISBN-13: 1493419803

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book surveys the current landscape of New Testament studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary discussions. Bringing together a diverse group of experts, it covers research on the most important issues in New Testament studies, including new discipline areas, making it an ideal supplemental textbook for a variety of courses on the New Testament. Michael Bird, David Capes, Greg Carey, Lynn Cohick, Dennis Edwards, Michael Gorman, and Abson Joseph are among the contributors.


Text and Context

Text and Context

Author: Melanie Baffes

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2018-10-24

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1532643403

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

As biblical hermeneutics moves increasingly toward the inclusion of vernacular approaches to the text—understandings of the Bible based on culture, context, and human experience—many communities of faith around the world are contributing their voices to the conversation of global Christianity. This volume explores reading methods and text interpretations of believers in South Africa, the Caribbean, Spain, the Netherlands, the United States, India, Kenya, Fiji, Japan, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Nigeria—revealing the ways various faith communities read the Bible contextually. Essays in this volume also illustrate the impact of the biblical text in people’s lives—on their understandings of oppression, identity, the plight of refugees, decline and loss, the relationship between church and society, imperialism, homelessness, restorative justice, bodily experiences of the Holy Spirit, and time and the future. Together, these writings provide an in-depth sense of how global Christians read the Bible through the lens of their own tradition or culture, as well as how the Bible informs all aspects of their lives as they read the world biblically.


The Studia Philonica Annual XXXI, 2019

The Studia Philonica Annual XXXI, 2019

Author: David T. Runia

Publisher: SBL Press

Published: 2019-11-20

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 0884144208

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Studies on Philo and Hellenistic Judaism from experts in the field The Studia Philonica Annual is a scholarly journal devoted to the study of Hellenistic Judaism, particularly the writings and thought of the Hellenistic-Jewish writer Philo of Alexandria. This volume includes articles on allegory, Platonic interpretations of the law, rhetoric, and Philo’s thoughts on reincarnation. Features: Articles on aspects of Hellenistic Judaism written by scholars from around the world Comprehensive bibliography and book reviews


Christian Compassion

Christian Compassion

Author: Monty L. Lynn

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2021-06-17

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1725251167

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Although not always unswervingly, from antiquity until today, Christians have engaged in charity. As settings changed, compassion evolved, laying in place an ongoing mosaic of Christian ideas and institutions surrounding care. From the antique and medieval to the modern and contemporary, each age offers unique actors and insights into how compassion is viewed and achieved. We consider repeating motifs and novel appearances in the arc of Christian compassion which enlighten and inspire. Encountered on the journey are the formation and sacrifice of ancient Christians; an emphasis on virtues taught through sparing and sharing; the nascent social welfare of the Byzantine church; the sacralization and mobilization of a medieval church; innovative ideas from reformers who advance the role of the state; and modern movements in justice, peace, humanitarianism, mutual aid, and community development.


Jesus and the Gospels, Third Edition

Jesus and the Gospels, Third Edition

Author: Craig L. Blomberg

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2022-11-15

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 1087753155

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

All of Scripture testifies to the person of Jesus, yet the Gospels offer a face-to-face encounter. This newly revised third edition of Jesus and the Gospels prepares readers for an in-depth exploration of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Esteemed New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg considers the Gospels’ historical context while examining fresh scholarship, critical methods, and contemporary applications for today. Along with updated introductions, maps, and diagrams, Blomberg’s linguistic, historical, and theological approach delivers a deep investigation into the Gospels for professors, students, and pastors alike.


Economics in Christian Perspective

Economics in Christian Perspective

Author: Victor V. Claar

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2015-04-21

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 0830899901

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Victor Claar and Robin Klay introduce students to the basic principles of economics and then evaluate the principles and issues as seen from a Christian perspective. This textbook places the economic life in the context of Christian discipleship and stewardship. This text is for use in any course needing a survey of the principles of economics.


Philo of Alexandria: an Annotated Bibliography 2007-2016

Philo of Alexandria: an Annotated Bibliography 2007-2016

Author: David T. Runia

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2021-11-08

Total Pages: 593

ISBN-13: 9004499113

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This volume, prepared in collaboration with the International Philo Bibliography Project, is the fourth in a series of annotated bibliographies on the Jewish exegete and philosopher Philo of Alexandria. It contains an annotated listing of all scholarly writings on Philo for the period 2007 to 2016.