Understanding Hebrew Idiomatic & Figurative Language
Understanding Hebrew Idiomatic & Figurative Language

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Publisher: Troy Edwards

Published: 2023-01-10

Total Pages: 156

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Does God hate certain people or does He love everyone? Is He jealous of anyone? Does He struggle with anger? Is He looking for people to be terrified of Him? Is He self-centered and vindictive? Can He be provoked easily? Does He lead people astray? Is He punishing children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren for the sins of their forefathers? Some argue that the Bible teaches that God is the one who accomplishes all of this. Sadly, some have reached these incorrect conclusions because they were unable to appreciate the figurative and idiomatic language of Scripture. This book, “Understanding Hebrew Idiomatic & Figurative Language,” teaches us how portrayals of God, when examined from the perspective of the Ancient Near Eastern culture from which Scripture was written, give us a truly stunning image of the God who is exactly like Jesus.

The Hebrew Idiom of Permission
The Hebrew Idiom of Permission

Author: Troy J. Edwards

Publisher: Troy Edwards

Published: 2022-08-25

Total Pages: 176

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We appropriately use the Bible as our foundation for all Christian belief and practice because we rightly recognize it as God’s written Word. Why then is there such a lack of clarity on the God that this book is supposed to reveal to us within its pages? Why does He claim to be good, compassionate, and merciful while He is accused of hardening hearts, tempting people, causing sickness and accidents, etc. in so many other places? The issues arise from our failure to accurately understand and apply the “idiom of permission” to our reading and study of this holy text. In this book, Pastor Troy J. Edwards provides the scholarly evidence that the Bible uses the idiom of permission frequently, and he discusses how the application of this idiom will resolve many issues related to our understanding of God’s character.

INTRODUCTION TO THE TEXT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
INTRODUCTION TO THE TEXT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

Author: Edward D. Andrews

Publisher: Christian Publishing House

Published: 2023-01-26

Total Pages: 325

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The Old Testament is a treasure trove of history, culture, and spiritual wisdom. Its texts have shaped the beliefs and practices of countless individuals and communities throughout the centuries. In this book, we will embark on a journey through the text of the Old Testament, exploring its origins and development from the perspectives of the authors and scribes who created it to the modern critical text that we have today. As we delve deeper into the meaning and significance of these ancient texts, we will gain a deeper understanding of the rich cultural and religious heritage that they represent. Whether you are a student of theology, a historian, or a pastor or churchgoer who is interested in learning more about this important aspect of human history, this book will provide you with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. So, let us begin this journey together and discover the true depth and beauty of the Old Testament.

UNDERSTANDING HEBREWS - Using Ancient Bible Study Methods with a new foundation
UNDERSTANDING HEBREWS - Using Ancient Bible Study Methods with a new foundation

Author: Michael Harvey Koplitz

Publisher: Michael Harvey Koplitz

Published: 2024-05-29

Total Pages: 285

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Michael Harvey Koplitz was born into a non-practicing Jewish family. At 37 years old, came into the faith that Yeshua of Nazareth was the Messiah the Hebrew Scriptures spoke about. Yeshua called him to preach the Gospel. He earned the Master of Divinity degree. He is an ordained Elder of the United Methodist church. He earned a doctorate in Ministry in Christian Leadership (D. Min.), and a Ph.D. in Hebraic Studies in Christianity. He is an ordained Messianic Jewish Rabbi in the WMEK Messianic Jewish Association. He currently lives in York, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Sandra. His websites are michaelkoplitz.info, followersofthewayministry.org, michaelkoplitzchurch.com, libc.in, thepeopleoftheseferchurch.com.

The Septuagint South of Alexandria
The Septuagint South of Alexandria

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Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2022-08-22

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 9004521380

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This volume presents original research on the historical context, narrative and wisdom books, anthropology, theology, language, and reception of the Septuagint, as well as comparisons of the Greek translations with other ancient versions and texts.

Go Figure!
Go Figure!

Author: Julia Hans PhD

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2018-08-14

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1973632179

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How can I tell if a Bible verse is literal or figurative? What’s the difference between metaphor and metonymy? How can I understand a parable? And what’s the function of figurative language anyway? Go Figure! An Introduction to Figures of Speech in the Bible answers these and other questions about figurative language used in Scripture. With its blend of scholarship and humor, the book appeals to a variety of students. For newcomers, it serves as a way into the complex arena known as figures of speech. And with many examples culled from popular culture, the book speaks to a new generation of students. At the same time, for those more seasoned in the Scriptures, the endnotes, bibliography, introduction, and appendices offer ample material for further study. Unique Features of this book More than 1200 Bible verses Topical arrangement Expanded definitions Research from various disciplines, spanning several generations Examples from popular culture Examples from the Scriptures Annotated bibliography Scripture Index Original essays Q and A’s “I found the book to be an easy-to-understand presentation of many of the figures of speech frequently used in the Bible. I trust this work will be a valuable introductory study of figures of speech to students of the Scriptures in the years to come.” —Rev. Walter J. Cummins, author of A Journey Through the Acts and Epistles: The Authorized King James Version with Note and a Working Translation, Vols. 1 and 2.

HCSB - Bible Translation
HCSB - Bible Translation

Author: E. Ray Clendenen

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2013-03-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1433614766

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In Genesis 3:1 the serpent asked the woman, "Did God really say, 'You can't eat from any tree in the garden'?" What has God really said? Before we can obey Him, we must know what He has said. The Psalmist prayed twice in his affliction, "Give me life through Your word" (Ps 119:25, 107). When Jesus was afflicted by the Devil in the wilderness (Mt 4:1-11), He defended Himself with the sword of the Spirit (Eph 6:17) - God's Word. But Christians must know what God has said if we are to find strength and healing from affliction and defense against the Devil. Bible translation is not a casual enterprise because it involves bringing the life-saving Word of God to people in their own language. And selecting a Bible translation is not on the order of picking out a sweater. It's more like picking a doctor - someone you can trust. This book is about how Bible translation is done. And it commends a particular translation - the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) - as a trustworthy guide to what God has really said.

Eschatological Relationships and Jesus in Ben F. Meyer, N. T. Wright, and Progressive Dispensationalism
Eschatological Relationships and Jesus in Ben F. Meyer, N. T. Wright, and Progressive Dispensationalism

Author: Richard Fountain

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2016-07-29

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1625640013

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Modern scholars have varied responses to apocalyptic narrative in the Synoptic Gospels. Some ignore it; others reinterpret it and don't think that Jesus' warning about persecution works in this setting. In order to understand apocalyptic in the New Testament, we need to understand Jewish apocalyptic, and its similarities and differences with Jesus. We need to know the key themes and where those themes develop in the Synoptic Gospels. Eschatological Relationships and Jesus begins by exploring the components of prophetic and apocalyptic eschatology (figurative language, history, sequence, and juxtaposition of ideas) and then develops some of the major theological themes in Meyer, Wright, and Progressive Dispensationalism from the Synoptic Gospels. As readers work through Eschatological Relationships and Jesus, they begin to see and interpret the various patterns and themes in the eschatological discourses. Samples from Mark's Gospel to Matthew and Luke and a table of key eschatological relations makes this study a practical guide to the gospels.