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Called to Be God's People is an introduction to the Old Testament designed for those who wish to have a comprehensive guide to the contents, theology, and important passages of the Old Testament. Written from a Lutheran perspective, this book is especially designed for those within that tradition and others who seek a guide to the canonical books of the Old Testament that consciously presents the Scriptures' message of Law and Gospel as well as the traditional Christian messianic understanding of Moses and the Prophets that points to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. This book is an ideal condensed handbook for university students and other Christian adults who seek to ex...
This book shows that in Psalm 22 the psalmist complains to God about his shame experiences and he prays to him for his deliverance from shame and the restoration of his honor. The book also presents the shame and honor values and means found in Psalm 22 which are related to the shame and honor status of the psalmist. It discusses the social values of patronage, kinship/family, and trust which are the key values the psalmist held on to maintain his honor. are discussed in the book. It also explains the means of forsakenness/abandonment, taunt speeches, nakedness, and feast/meal that factor in the psalmist’s shame and honor. The book also surveys the different deliverance terms which convey the psalmist’s deliverance from shame. It shows Yahweh’s active role in the restoration of the psalmist from shame to honor. The study adds an overview of the similarities and differences of how the same values and means were practiced in the Mediterranean and Mesopotamian, and Israelite backgrounds.
Ever wondered, Who in the world is God, anyway? I mean, what is He like? What are His characteristics? How can I get to know Him better?Furthermore, So what does all that have to do with me? Ever asked yourself, Why do some people pray in Jesus name, Amen! Yet, others pray using some of the names of God like El Shaddai, Adonai, LORD, Jehovah-Jireh, or Jehovah-Rophe? Well, you have come to the right place for two reasons: 1) You are not alone in your queries; most people ask these questions at some time or another. 2) This volume is a brief guide to over 300 of the names of God as revealed in the Bible in various translations and versions. Each names page displays the name, its language deriv...
Sound advice for current and prospective college students, "Professor's Pearls" is an easy-to-read, light-hearted book geared toward tweens through young adults. Professor Paige C. Davis offers her best advice for the college experience from a Christian perspective. Perfect for gift-giving, especially graduation.
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Paul often says that God "justifies" people in Christ, but what does that mean God does? The language appears legal, but many other interpretations have been suggested. Beginning from the use of this language in Judaism and early Christianity, James B. Prothro investigates biblical legal conflicts and the terminology of "justification" in Paul's letters to determine what it means for Paul to say that God as judge is the "justifier" of those who trust in Christ. --! From publisher's description.
A consolidated index to biographical sketches in current and retrospective biographical dictionaries.