Download or read book Herod the Fox written by John A. Darr and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In foregrounding the themes of witnessing, 'seeing and hearing', and recognition, Luke urges readers to reflect on their own hearing (= reading) of his story, to become certain kinds of readers and to read in particular ways. So the need for a reader-oriented methodology in interpreting Luke-Acts is evident. But what is the best theory to deploy? Charting a path through the thickets of modern literary theory, Darr develops a new reader-oriented model, insisting that the original 'extratext' (the repertoire of literary and social conventions) of Luke-Acts-and not simply the text itself-should be taken into account in any critical evaluation of how this story works. To demonstrate this new hermeneutical model, Darr undertakes an extensive study of Lukan characterization, and especially his portrayal of Herod the Tetrarch.
Download or read book Herod as a Composite Character in Luke Acts written by Frank Dicken and published by Mohr Siebeck. This book was released on 2014-10-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Were the three rulers with the name "Herod" in Luke-Acts a composite character? Frank Dicken explores their narrative similarities and interprets them as a single character in light of other examples of conflation in Jewish and early Christian literature."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The Unauthorized Version written by Robin Lane Fox and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2006-07-06 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible is moving, inspirational and endlessly fascinating - but is it true? Starting with Genesis and the implicit background to the birth of Christ, Robin Lane Fox sets out to discover how far biblical descriptions of people, places and events are confirmed or contradicted by external written and archaeological evidence. He turns a sharp historian's eye on when and where the individual books were composed, whether the texts as originally written exist, how the canon was assembled, and why the Gospels give varying accounts even of the trial and condemnation of Jesus.
Download or read book Consider the Birds written by Debbie Blue and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From biblical times to today, humans have found meaning and significance in the actions and symbolism of birds. We admire their mystery and manners, their strength and fragility, their beauty and their ugliness—and perhaps compare these very characteristics to their own lives in the process. Though admired today, the birds of Scripture are largely unseen and underappreciated. From the well-known image of the dove to the birds that gorge on the flesh of the defeated “beast” in Revelation, birds play a dynamic part in Scripture. They bring bread to the prophets. They are food for the wanderers. As sacrifices, they are the currency of mercy. Highlighting 10 birds throughout Scripture, author Debbie Blue explores their significance in both familiar and unfamiliar biblical stories and illustrates how and why they have represented humanity across culture, Christian tradition, art, and contemporary psyche. With these (usually) minor characters at the forefront of human imaginations, poignant life lessons illuminate such qualities as desire and gratitude, power and vulnerability, insignificance and importance—even as readers gain a better understanding that God’s mysterious grace is sometimes most evident in His simplest of creatures.
Download or read book Introducing the Medieval Fox written by Paul Wackers and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2023-02-15 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an entertaining, informative and enchanting introduction to its subject – just as those medieval banes of the farmyard, the Fox and the Vixen, were enchanting in escapades from fables and funny tales, from beastly epic poems and bestiaries, and from medieval material culture (in Danish wall-paintings and Dutch manuscript illustrations and statues, stained-glass and Italian mosaics). There exist books on medieval fox stories and on the animal’s iconography, which are important themes in this study, but this book is the first holistic approach to all types of manifestations of foxes in medieval culture – from medical recipes and fur trade, to Bible commentaries and hunting manuals.
Download or read book New Light on the Difficult Words of Jesus written by David Bivin and published by . This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Many Faces of Herod the Great written by Adam Kolman Marshak and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-22 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An old, bloodthirsty tyrant hears from a group of Magi about the birth of the Messiah, king of the Jews. He vengefully sends his soldiers to Bethlehem with orders to kill all of the baby boys in the town in order to preserve his own throne. For most of the Western world, this is Herod the Great -- an icon of cruelty and evil, the epitome of a tyrant. Adam Kolman Marshak portrays Herod the Great quite differently, however, carefully drawing on historical, archaeological, and literary sources. Marshak shows how Herod successfully ruled over his turbulent kingdom by skillfully interacting with his various audiences -- Roman, Hellenistic, and Judaean -- in myriad ways. Herod was indeed a master in political self-presentation. Marshak's fascinating account chronicles how Herod moved from the bankrupt usurper he was at the beginning of his reign to a wealthy and powerful king who founded a dynasty and brought ancient Judaea to its greatest prominence and prosperity.
Download or read book Killing Jesus written by Bill O'Reilly and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of readers have thrilled to bestselling authors Bill O'Reilly and historian Martin Dugard's Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln, page-turning works of nonfiction that have changed the way we read history. The basis for the 2015 television film available on streaming. Now the iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor details the events leading up to the murder of the most influential man in history: Jesus of Nazareth. Nearly two thousand years after this beloved and controversial young revolutionary was brutally killed by Roman soldiers, more than 2.2 billion human beings attempt to follow his teachings and believe he is God. Killing Jesus will take readers inside Jesus's life, recounting the seismic political and historical events that made his death inevitable - and changed the world forever.
Download or read book Expository Thoughts on the Gospels St Luke 1871 1870 2 v written by John Charles Ryle and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Preacher s Commentary Vol 26 Luke written by Bruce Larson and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2003-07-22 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and Teachers The Preacher's Commentary offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God's Word. Each volume is written by one of today's top scholars, and includes: Innovative ideas for preaching and teaching God's Word Vibrant paragraph-by-paragraph exposition Impelling real-life illustrations Insightful and relevant contemporary application An introduction, which reveals the author's approach A full outline of the biblical book being covered Scripture passages (using the New King James Version) and explanations Combining fresh insights with readable exposition and relatable examples, The Preacher's Commentary will help you minister to others and see their lives transformed through the power of God's Word. Whether preacher, teacher, or Bible study leader--if you're a communicator, The Preacher's Commentary will help you share God's Word more effectively with others.
Download or read book Thou Art the Christ written by Jonathan Jenkins and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John give four different views of the story of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Their accounts are compelling, but they give a fragmented and scattered view of Jesus’ life. In this devotional, the author pieces together the life of Jesus within these accounts, walking readers through His life chronologically. In the process, he seeks to answer questions such as: • What would a typical day with Jesus have included? • How did Christ interact with Scripture, especially messianic prophecies? • When did the plot to kill Jesus begin, and how extensive was it? • How many witnesses were there to the resurrection? The author also examines how Jesus was first recognized as the Messiah and declared as the Son of God, whether any court declared Him innocent, and what Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John’s insights tell us about Jesus and His teachings. Thou Art the Christ provides a nonbreaking narrative of Jesus’s life, connecting it to Old Testament prophecies about God’s promise to send the Messiah for the whole world for any whosoever believing him.
Download or read book John Albert Bengel s Gnomon of the New Testament written by Johann Albrecht Bengel and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 938 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Manaen written by Robbie Munn Bayler and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "'Manaen, my father's dead!' Antipas shrieked. His voice was shrill with terror. 'My life is in danger! Help me hide!' His eyes rolled wildly in his head as he searched for a hiding place. 'They'll surely kill me now. Help me, Manaen. Please help me.'" As a member of the household of Herod the Great, Manaen is immersed in an unpredictable and often violent world. In his search for truth and for love, he finds that it can also be a world of healing and restoration. Manaen is uniquely positioned to witness the entire life of Jesus Christ. The way their lives intertwine provides a fresh perspective on Jesus from the moment of his birth to his persecution, death, and resurrection. Will Manaen's prophecies come to pass, or is he just another false prophet? Though we see mention of the true Manaen in the Bible, we really know little about him. In her novel, "Manaen: Prophet to the King," Robbie Munn Bayler weaves fact and fiction together in a tale of intrigue, adventure, love, and betrayal. From the wealth of the palace to the depth of the tomb, "Manaen: Prophet to the King" is timeless and exciting. It is the story of the influence one man has on every life he touches. You can be a witness to history.
Download or read book Matt John 1834 written by William Jenks and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Wiersbe Bible Commentary New Testament written by and published by David C Cook. This book was released on with total page 1090 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a pastor, teacher, or layperson, now you can study the Bible in easy-to-read sections that emphasize personal application as well as biblical meaning. Developed from Dr. Wiersbe's popular "Be" series of Bible study books, this commentary carefully unpacks all of the New Testament. The Wiersbe Bible Commentary New Testament offers you: Dr. Wiersbe's trustworthy insights on the entire New Testaments New Biblical images, maps, and charts Introductions and outlines for each book of the Bible Clear, readable text that's free of academic jargon Let one of the most beloved and respected Bible teachers of our time guide you verse-by-verse through the Scriptures. It's the trusted reference you'll love to read.
Download or read book The People s Bible written by Joseph Parker and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Words of the Lord Jesus written by Rudolf Stier and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
