The Topical Josephus
The Topical Josephus

Author: Cleon L. Rogers, Jr.

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 1999-10

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780310230175

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No ancient writer is more important for the study of the New Testament than Flavius Josephus, a Jew who was born shortly after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. His works discuss many of the people who walk across the pages of the New Testament (such as Herod, Agrippa, John the Baptist, and even Jesus), outline institutions important to the understanding of the New Testament (such as the Pharisees, Sadduccees, Zealots, and Roman army), and describe in great detail events predicted in the New Testament (the Jewish war, especially the destruction of Jerusalem). In this book, Dr. Rogers has summarized the massive bulk of Josephus's writings in a vivid and delightful manner, arranging the data topically for easy access. He also draws attention to specific words in the Gospels, Acts, and the letters of the New Testament that take on enriched meanings when viewed in light of Josephus's use of them.

Josephus, the Essential Works
Josephus, the Essential Works

Author: Flavius Josephus

Publisher: Kregel Academic

Published:

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 9780825496226

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(Updated, full-color edition) Jewish Antiquities and The Jewish War take on a brilliant new dimension in this revised edition of the award-winning translation and condensation. Now with color photographs, charts, and maps.

Dreams and Dream Reports in the Writings of Josephus
Dreams and Dream Reports in the Writings of Josephus

Author: Gnuse

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2018-07-17

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9004332502

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This volume analyzes the understanding of dreams and the corresponding literary forms used by Josephus in his writings. Josephus reports dreams as either auditory message dreams, symbolic visual dreams, or dream image appearances. In this regard he uses the format for auditory and visual dreams found in ancient Near Eastern and biblical texts, while his dream image appearance reports show familiarity with traditional Greek modes of reporting dreams. Close attention is given to the following topics: 1) the development of dream reports in the ancient Near East, the Bible, and the Hellenistic world; 2) Josephus' views on dreams and prophecy; 3) a form-critical assessment of Josephus' dream reports; and 4) an evaluation of Josephan dream reports which exhibit a more complex traditio-historical development.

Handbook for the Study of the Historical Jesus (4 vols)
Handbook for the Study of the Historical Jesus (4 vols)

Author: Tom Holmén

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2010-12-24

Total Pages: 3739

ISBN-13: 9004210210

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A hundred years after A. Schweitzer's Von Reimarus zu Wrede, the study of the historical Jesus is again experiencing a renaissance. Ongoing since the beginning of the 1980's, this renaissance has produced an abundance of Jesus studies that also display a welcome diversity of methods, approaches and hypotheses. The Handbook of the Study of the Historical Jesus is designed to handle this diversity and abundance. Drawing from first-class scholarship throughout the world, the four large volumes of the Handbook offer a unique assembly of leading experts presenting their approaches to the historical Jesus, as well as a thought-out compilation of original studies on a large variety of topics pertaining to Jesus research and adjacent areas.

Dreams and Dream Reports in the Writings of Josephus
Dreams and Dream Reports in the Writings of Josephus

Author: Robert Karl Gnuse

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9789004106161

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This volume evaluates the understanding of dreams and the form of dream reports in Josephus' writings, and it compares Josephan texts with ancient Near Eastern, biblical, and Hellenistic dream reports to discern Josephus' sources of literary inspiration and intellectual assumptions.

Last Days Madness
Last Days Madness

Author: Gary DeMar

Publisher: American Vision

Published: 1999-08

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 0915815354

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Last Days Madness explains the most difficult prophetic passages clearly and concisely. Gary DeMar sheds the light on Daniel 7:1314; 9:24-27, Matthew 16:27-28, 2 Thessalonians 2; 2 Peter 3:3-13 and dozens more. He identifies the Beast, the Antichrist, and the Man of Lawlessness, and clears the haze regarding Armageddon, the rebuilding of the temple, the meaning of 666, and much more. This ground breaking book is guaranteed to make you think and is your survival guide and spiritual compass to insure you escape the paralysis of last days madness.

Jesus Under Fire
Jesus Under Fire

Author: Michael J. Wilkins

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0310211395

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This excellent collection of essays evaluates the findings of the Jesus Seminar.

New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics
New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics

Author: Gavin McGrath

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2014-07-16

Total Pages: 801

ISBN-13: 0830898395

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The New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics is a must-have resource for professors and students, pastors and laypersons--in short, for any Christian who wishes to understand or develop a rational explanation of the Christian faith in the context of today's complex and ever-changing world. Packed with hundreds of articles that cover the key topics, historic figures and contemporary global issues relating to the study and practice of Christian apologetics, this handy one-volume resource will make an invaluable addition to any Christian library. Editors Gavin McGrath and W. C. Campbell-Jack, with consulting editor C. Stephen Evans, have divided the dictionary into two parts: Part one offers a series of introductory essays that set the framework for the dictionary. These essays examine the practice and importance of Christian apologetics in light of theological, historical and cultural concerns. Part two builds on these essays to present numerous alphabetized articles on individuals, ideas, movements and disciplines that are vital to a rational explanation of the Christian faith. Both essays and articles are written by leading Christian philosophers and theologians. Together, they form an indispensable resource for Christians living in today's pluralistic age.

Interpreting the Gospels and Acts
Interpreting the Gospels and Acts

Author: David L. Turner

Publisher: Kregel Academic

Published: 2019-05-28

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 0825427606

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A comprehensive handbook for understanding and communicating the Gospels and Acts In this final volume of the Handbooks for New Testament Exegesis series, David Turner provides a comprehensive guide for interpreting and conveying the lives of Jesus and his early followers. Key background information such as literary genres, historical setting, and theological themes lay the groundwork for properly reading these five books. This is followed by practical guidance on textual issues and original-language exegesis passages from the Gospels and Acts. The final chapter offers an extensive bibliography of books and digital resources useful for instructors, students, and church leaders alike. Interpreting the Gospels and Acts is an essential resource for anyone teaching and preaching these foundational books.

In the Footsteps of Jesus
In the Footsteps of Jesus

Author: Roy Lennox

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2023-10-31

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 1666778273

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In the Footsteps of Jesus explores the world of Jesus through the lens of history. By understanding the political, social, and religious dynamics surrounding the Gospels, the reader will gain new insights into their meaning. Utilizing the best scholarship, this book is aimed at intellectually curious believers of all faiths. The reader will be able to imagine the diverse and vibrant world that Jesus inhabited. Covering a wide range of topics, the book describes the political interplay between Rome and Herod the Great and his descendants; the social tensions that led to great revolt and destruction of Jerusalem; the daily life of the people and the profound gap between rich and poor; family structure and the status of women; and the complex religious environment, including the role of the Pharisees, paganism and syncretism, the Temple cult, and the place of the apocryphal teachings in Judaism. Ancient literacy and the oral tradition are also analyzed, illuminating the role of eyewitnesses and the information network—or “holy internet”—of the ancient world. Questions emerge: Who wrote the Gospels? What was their genre? Who was the intended audience?