The Bible's Foundation

2013-08-30
The Bible's Foundation
Author: Charles L. Aaron
Publisher: Chalice Press
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2013-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0827202830
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The first five books of the Hebrew Bible spark discussions that last for centuries. From the creation stories in Genesis through the delineation of the law in Deuteronomy, these five books - the Pentateuch - contain deep troves of historical and spiritual treasures. In The Bible's Foundation: An Introduction to the Pentateuch, Charles Aaron Jr. looks at each book through several perspectives: ancient near-Eastern background, literary analysis, structure, important theological concepts, and compositional history. The Bible's Foundation: An Introduction to the Pentateuch accounts the academic significance of each book and the issues of faith that have marked these books as important, sacred texts. Each chapter summarizes the content of an individual book, provides careful analysis for selected representative passages, and discusses in a critical way the faith issues raised from the text.

The Crucifixion of the Warrior God

2017-04-17
The Crucifixion of the Warrior God
Author: Gregory A. Boyd
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 1487
Release: 2017-04-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1506420761
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A dramatic tension confronts every Christian believer and interpreter of Scripture: on the one hand, we encounter images of God commanding and engaging in horrendous violence: one the other hand, we encounter the non-violent teachings and example of Jesus, whose loving, self-sacrificial death and resurrection is held up as the supreme revelation of God’s character in the New Testament. How do we reconcile the tension between these seemingly disparate depictions? Are they even capable of reconciliation? Throughout Christian history, many different answers have been proposed, ranging from the long-rejected explanation that these contrasting depictions are of two entirely different ‘gods’ to recent social and cultural theories of metaphor and narrative representation. The Crucifixion of the Warrior God takes up this dramatic tension and the range of proposed answers in an epic constructive investigation. Over two volumes, renowned theologian and biblical scholar Gregory A. Boyd argues that we must take seriously the full range of Scripture as inspired, including its violent depictions of God. At the same time, we must take just as seriously the absolute centrality of the crucified and risen Christ as the supreme revelation of God. Developing a theological interpretation of Scripture that he labels a “cruciform hermeneutic,” Boyd demonstrates how Scripture’s violent images of God are completely reframed and their violence subverted when they are interpreted through the lens of the cross and resurrection. Indeed, when read through this lens, Boyd argues that these violent depictions can be shown to bear witness to the same self-sacrificial character of God that was supremely revealed on the cross.

Genesis

Genesis
Author: Mike Mazzalongo
Publisher: BibleTalk.tv
Total Pages: 371
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN:
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Mike covers all 50 chapters of Genesis. From creation to the flood and on to Abraham finishing with Joseph in Egypt. A complete study of the first book in the Bible.

Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism

2018-01-19
Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism
Author: Sonja Corbitt
Publisher: Ascension Press
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2018-01-19
Genre:
ISBN: 194517935X
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Have you ever been unable to explain the why of Catholic beliefs? Have you ever wondered why the Old Testament sounds so different from the New Testament? In the Old Testament, God began building a plan and laying a foundation for the beautiful traditions of the Catholic Faith. That plan was fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament. Fulfilled explores the biblical roots of the Catholic Faith. It uncovers God's consistent design for our worship of him and his relationship with us. Learn how the Old Testament Tabernacle can be used as a blueprint for the Catholic Faith and how Jesus fulfilled it in the New Testament. This book will help you: ● Explain how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament ● Share the Catholic Faith concisely ● Learn how to answer incomplete and non-Catholic interpretations of the Bible ● Examine your own faith and grow deeper in your relationship with Christ ● Acquire a thorough knowledge of the Tabernacle's design and its function as a blueprint for the Faith

You Can Trust the Bible

1991
You Can Trust the Bible
Author: John R. W. Stott
Publisher: Discovery House Publishers
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1991
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780929239378
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Biblical and Theological Foundation of the Family

2014
Biblical and Theological Foundation of the Family
Author: Joseph C. Atkinson
Publisher: CUA Press
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2014
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0813221706
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This ground-breaking work establishes a solid biblical and theological foundation on which a theology of the family can be constructed. It thus fills a critical lack in the current literature on the family. The wide range of sources, including Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant, give this work a genuine ecumenical dimension. Biblical and Theological Foundations of the Family will become indispensable for anyone wanting to engage in serious study of the structure and meaning of the family and its place in the salvific will of God.

Biblical Foundations of Spirituality

2003
Biblical Foundations of Spirituality
Author: Barbara Ellen Bowe
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2003
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 0742531562
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Biblical Foundations of Spirituality offers seekers guidance on what to read, how to read, and why to read the Bible as a source of spiritual nourishment. Informed by the latest scholarship, this book makes the Bible more intelligible and "user friendly" for contemporary audiences by stressing the spiritual dimension of the search for God evident in our biblical ancestors and showing how the Bible can be a friend and companion in our search for God today.

The Purple Book, Updated Edition

2017-08-15
The Purple Book, Updated Edition
Author: Rice Broocks
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2017-08-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310087309
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In today's uncertain world, storms will arise that test your faith in a loving heavenly Father. At times, the winds and waves of the world's deceptions will roll in and seek to erode your confidence in God. Without a firm foundation in the truth of God's Word, you may be tempted to go off course and accept less than God's best for you. However, when you hear Jesus' words, receive them, and put them into practice, you will construct a life the torrents cannot shake, "because it was well built" (Luke 6:48). The Purple Book will help you understand foundational truths that God wants you to hear on topics such as sin, salvation, spiritual gifts, prayer, worship, generosity, and evangelism. It will show you how the Bible is "God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16). It will help you understand that the faith you hold has true power to change lives and transform nations. It will give you a solid foundation the enemy cannot dismantle—and a heart shaped by knowledge of God's Word.

Foundations

2015-11
Foundations
Author: Robby Gallaty
Publisher: Lifeway Church Resources
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-11
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9781430045557
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The Bible, in and of itself, is a miracle. Think about it -- over centuries of time, God supernaturally moved upon a number of men's hearts, resulting in them writing down the exact words of God. God then led His people to recognize these divine writings and to distinguish them from everything else that has ever been written. Then God's people brought these 66 books together. The preservation and survival of the Bible is as miraculous as its writing. Then God gave men technological knowledge to copy and transmit the Bible so that all people could have it. All of this took place because God has something to say to you. With Foundations, you can read through all 66 of the miraculous books of the Bible in one year, while still having the flexibility of reading 5 days per week. Along with supplementary devotional content each day, you can experience the miracle of reading and responding to the entirety of God's Word. By using the H.E.A.R. journaling method, you will be guided through Highlighting, Explaining, Applying, and Responding to passages, allowing for practical application throughout the year-long plan. Features: 1-year devotional book 5 days of reading per week fits into busy schedules Full Bible reading plan that can easily be accomplished in one year Daily devotional material will help reader correlate daily reading and real-life application Benefits Expand your understanding of the Bible by just being in the Word of God 5 days per week Accomplish your long-standing goal of reading through the Bible cover-to-cover in a flexible 5-day per week plan that accommodates your busy schedule. Experience personal spiritual growth Provides the opportunity for men and women to dig deeper into Scripture as individuals or with a group Guides readers to sit and reflect on the truth of Scripture using the H.E.A.R. journaling method Practical devotional for new or inexperienced Bible study students as well as those who are well-versed in the Scriptures