"Leading Experts Introduce the People and Contexts of the Old TestamentWhat people groups interacted with ancient Israel? Who were the Hurrians and why do they matter? What do we know about the Philistines, the Egyptians, the Amorites, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, and others?In this up-to-date volume, leading experts introduce the peoples and places of the world around the Old Testament, providing students with a fresh exploration of ..."
Lies My Preacher told Me An Honest Look at the Old Testament by BrentA. Strawn Paperback, Published 2021 by Westminster John Knox Press ISBN-13: 978-0-664-26571-7, ISBN: 0-664-26571-5
"In this concise volume, Brent Strawn addresses ten common "lies" or mistruths about the Old Testament, from perceptions of God's personality (the "angry Old Testament God") to the relevance of the Old Testament for Christians."
The Old Testament(1st Edition) A Concise Introduction by BrentA. Strawn Paperback, 226 Pages, Published 2019 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-64300-9, ISBN: 0-415-64300-7
"This concise volume introduces readers to the three main sections of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and to the biblical books found in each. It is organized around two primary "stories": the story that scholars tell about the Old Testament and the story the literature itself tells. Concluding with a reconsideration of the Old Testament as more like poetry than a story, three main chapters cover: The Pentateuch (Torah) The Prophets (Nevi ..."
The Old Testament Is Dying(1st Edition) A Diagnosis and Recommended Treatment (Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic) by BrentA. Strawn Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2017 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-4888-3, ISBN: 0-8010-4888-5
"The Old Testament constitutes the majority of the Christian Bible and provides much of the language of Christian faith. However, many churches tend to neglect this crucial part of Scripture. This timely book details a number of ways the Old Testament is showing signs of decay, demise, and imminent death in the church. Brent Strawn reminds us of the Old Testament's important role in Christian faith and practice, criticizes current misund ..."
"Psalms for Preaching and Worship -- a key addition to the critically acclaimed three-volume Lectionary Commentary / "Despite the rich resources available for studying the Psalms, few are as focused on their place in worship and preaching as is this volume. The responsorial Psalms of the Revised Common Lectionary are here taken up in careful and often illuminating interpretation with attention also to their interaction with other lectio ..."
Delivered into Covenant Pivotal Moments in the Book of Exodus, Part Two (Paperback) by Walter Brueggemann, BrentA. Strawn Paperback, Published 2021 by Presbyterian Publishing Corporation 2021-11-09, Louisville ISBN-13: 978-0-664-26736-0, ISBN: 0-664-26736-X
""The Oxford Handbook of the Historical Books of the Hebrew Bible offers 36 essays on the so-called "Historical Books": Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, Ezra-Nehemiah, and 1-2 Chronicles."
"In Qumran Studies the texts considered are old -- but the questions are new, standard positions are revisited, and issues are reopened with fresh results. The Dead Sea Scrolls have undeniably revolutionized scholarly understanding on a number of fronts. This revolution has been ongoing for over fifty years and shows no signs of letting up -- especially as full publication of the Scrolls is now complete. With that publication, the import ..."
"Terence E. Fretheim has long been a leading voice in Old Testament theology. In this volume, thirty of his classic studies have been gathered together for the first time under the rubrics "God and the World," "God and Suffering," "God, Wrath, and Divine Violence," "God and the Pentateuch," "God and the Prophets," and "God and the Church's Book." Here readers can find a compelling answer to the question that has motivated Fretheim's wo ..."
The Old Testament(1st Edition) A Concise Introduction by BrentA. Strawn Hardcover, 226 Pages, Published 2019 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-415-64299-6, ISBN: 0-415-64299-X
"This concise volume introduces readers to the three main sections of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and to the biblical books found in each. It is organized around two primary "stories": the story that scholars tell about the Old Testament and the story the literature itself tells. Concluding with a reconsideration of the Old Testament as more like poetry than a story, three main chapters cover: The Pentateuch (Torah) The Prophets (Nevi ..."
Just Discipleship Biblical Justice in an Unjust World [Soft Cover ] by Michael J. Rhodes Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2023 by Ivp Academic ISBN-13: 978-1-5140-0600-9, ISBN: 1-5140-0600-6
The Incomparable God Readings in Biblical Theology by BrentA. Strawn 429 Pages, Published 2023 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-4674-6310-2, ISBN: 1-4674-6310-8
"... Gianluca, 1–2 Kings, 149. 94. Caesarius, Sermon 127.2, cited in Conti with Pilara, 1–2 Kings, 149. 95. Caesarius's interpretation disappoints in several other ways as well, esp. as he proceeds to anti- Jewish sentiments (see Conti with ..."
Taking the Long View(1st Edition) Christian Theology in Historical Perspective by David Curtis Steinmetz Paperback, 200 Pages, Published 2011 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-976894-3, ISBN: 0-19-976894-3
"Also published as How to Read the Jewish Bible (Oxford: Oxford University Press
, 2007). ... Hebrew Bible. 3rd ed. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2018. A thoroughly
historical treatment with some attention to ethical ... to Introduction to the Hebrew
Bible. 2nd ed. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2014. Coogan, Michael D. and Cynthia R.
Chapman. The Old Testament: A Historical and Literary Introduction to the
Hebrew Scriptures. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford ..."
"In-depth twenty-four week group study of the whole Bible, emphasizing the concept of covenant as a unifying pattern through all the books in the Old and New Testament."
"The Psalms express the most elemental human emotions, representing situations in which people are most vulnerable, ecstatic, or driven to the extremities of life and faith. Many people may be familiar with a few Psalms, or sing them as part of worship. Here highly respected author Walter Brueggemann offers readers an additional use for the Psalms: as scripted prayers we perform to help us reveal ourselves to God.Brueggemann explores the ..."
The Bible and the Pursuit of Happiness(1st Edition) What the Old and New Testaments Teach Us about the Good Life by BrentA. Strawn Hardcover, 456 Pages, Published 2012 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-979573-4, ISBN: 0-19-979573-8
"Scholars of the social sciences have devoted increasing attention of late to the concept of human happiness, mainly from sociological and psychological perspectives. This groundbreaking volume, which includes twelve essays from scholars of the New Testament, the Old Testament, systematic theology, practical theology, and counseling psychology-along with an extensive introduction and epilogue by the editor-poses a new and exciting questi ..."
"Of the many Dead Sea Scrolls and innumerable fragments, the most important arguably is the Rule of the Community. It is the rule book of the Qumran Community in which many of the Scrolls were composed or copied, and it is the single most important source for understanding the history and theology of this community.This edition of the Rule of the Community is published in cooperation with the American Interfaith Institute/World Alliance ..."