Reading Hebrew Bible Narratives (Essentials of Biblical Studies)

Reading Hebrew Bible Narratives introduces readers to narrative traditions of the Old Testament and to methods of interpreting them. Part of the Essentials of Biblical Studies series, this volume presents readers with an overview of exegesis by mainly focusing on a self-contained narrative to be read alongside the text. Through sustained interaction with the book of Ruth, readers have opportunities to engage a biblical book from multiple perspectives, while taking note of the wider implications of such perspectives for other biblical narratives. Other select texts from Hebrew Bible narratives, related by theme or content to matters in Ruth, are also examined, not only to assist in illustrating this method of approach, but also to offer reinforcement of reading skills and connections among different narrative traditions. Considering literary analysis, words and texts in context, and reception history, this brief introduction gives students an overview of how exegesis illuminates stories in the Bible.

Religion & Spirituality

Dearman, J. Andrew

Christian Books & Bibles

Oxford University Press

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections: <ul> <li>Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.</li> <li>Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible.</li> <li>Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved.</li> </ul> This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written. Volumes and authors in The NIV Application Commentary, Old Testament Set Two: Psalms-Malachi, 12-Volume Collection include: (add bullet points & italicize titles) <ul> <li>Psalms Volume 1 by Gerald H. Wilson</li> <li>Psalms, Volume 2 by W. Dennis Tucker Jr. and Jamie A. Grant</li> <li>Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs by Iain Provan</li> <li>Proverbs by Paul E. Koptak</li> <li>Isaiah by John N. Oswalt</li> <li>Jeremiah, Lamentations by J. Andrew Dearman</li> <li>Ezekiel by Iain M. Duguid</li> <li>Daniel by Tremper Longman III</li> <li>Hosea, Amos, Micah by Gary V. Smith</li> <li>Joel, Obadiah, Malachi by David W. Baker</li> <li>Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah by James Bruckner</li> <li>Haggai, Zechariah by Mark J. Boda</li> </ul>

The NIV Application Commentary, Old Testament Set Two: Psalms-Malachi, 12-Volume Collection

Longman III, Tremper

Smith, Gary V.

Provan, Iain

Boda, Mark J.

Duguid, Iain M.

Baker, David W.

Oswalt, John N.

Wilson, Gerald H.

Grant, Jamie A.

Tucker Jr., W. Dennis

Bruckner, James

Koptak, Paul

Zondervan Academic

The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.
To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:
<ul>
<li>
Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.</li>
<li>
Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible.</li>
<li>
Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved.</li>
</ul>
This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.

Jeremiah, Lamentations (The NIV Application Commentary)

Jeremiah, Lamentations, which is part of The NIV Application Commentary Series, helps readers learn how the messages of Jeremiah and Lamentations can have the same powerful impact today that they had when they were first written.

Jeremiah, Lamentations (NIV Application Commentary, The)

Zondervan

NIVAC Bundle 4: Major Prophets (The NIV Application Commentary)

Here J. Andrew Dearman considers the historical context of the prophetic figure of Hosea, his roots in the prophetic activity and covenant traditions of ancient Israel, and the poetic and metaphorical aspects of the prophecy. This historical and theological commentary is a welcome addition to the NICOT series.

The Book of Hosea (New International Commentary on the Old Testament (NICOT))

Eerdmans

The newest and best Old Testament intro for university and seminary students
In this up-to-date, student-friendly text, Robert Hubbard and J. Andrew Dearman bring decades of scholarly study and classroom experience to bear as they introduce readers to the context, composition, and message of the Old Testament.
Each chapter orients readers to the Old Testament book or books under consideration, outlining historical and cultural background, literary features, main characters, and structure. Throughout these discussions—of the Torah, the historical books, the prophets, and the poetry—Hubbard and Dearman also identify and trace key theological themes.
Replete with maps, illustrations, sidebars, discussion questions, and suggestions for further reading, Introducing the Old Testament will equip students to read, wrestle with, and personally engage these ancient sacred texts.

Introducing the Old Testament

Hubbard Jr., Robert L.

The newest and best Old Testament intro for university and seminary students In this up-to-date, student-friendly text, Robert Hubbard and J. Andrew Dearman bring decades of scholarly study and classroom experience to bear as they introduce readers to the context, composition, and message of the Old Testament. Each chapter orients readers to the Old Testament book or books under consideration, outlining historical and cultural back­ground, literary features, main characters, and structure. Throughout these discussions--of the Torah, the historical books, the prophets, and the poetry--Hubbard and Dearman also identify and trace key theological themes. Replete with maps, illustrations, sidebars, discussion questions, and suggestions for further reading,&nbsp;Introducing the Old Testament&nbsp;will equip students to read, wrestle with, and personally engage these ancient sacred texts.

Equipped with all the requisite scholarly tools, in Part One, J. Andrew Dearman skillfully scrutinizes layer after layer of archaeological and literary evidence and examines Israelite religion in light of both the biblical storyline and extrabiblical sources. For example, whether one studies Israel's religion during premonarchic times or during the post-exilic period, issues like the origins of Yahwism or the political leadership of the day must be appreciated before the interpreter can understand the development of Israel's religion. In Part Two, OT traditions such as the paradoxical role of the prophets and the synthesis of religion and wisdom are addressed. Readers will discover how Israel's religion interacted with cultural and political forces; some features met with defeat; still others flourished in new ways.

Religion & Culture in Ancient Israel

Hendrickson Pub

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