"What is the Kingdom of God? What does it mean to be part of the kingdom? These are questions that should occupy the mind of every Christian. But we frequently shy away from the full meaning of God's rule. In Christian Archy, Dr. David Alan Black examines the New Testament to find the truly radical and all-encompassing claims of God's kingdom. In doing so, he discovers that the character of this kingdom is widely different from what is c ..."
"Because it is conspicuously absent from more than one early Greek manuscript, the final section of the gospel of Mark (16:9-20) that details Christ’s resurrection remains a constant source of debate among serious students of the New Testament.Perspectives on the Ending of Mark presents in counterpoint form the split opinions about this difficult passage with a goal of determining which is more likely. Southeastern Baptist Theological Se ..."
"Why is, as the editors of this book contend, one of the world's best-known and most influential bodies of literature one of the least understood? Black and Dockery contend it is because of the proliferation of modern hermeneutical approaches and a lack of understanding of the historical backgrounds of the New Testament. In this sequel to their earlier work, New Testament Criticism and Interpretation,Black and Dockery present essays o ..."
"The problematic literary relationship among the Synoptic Gospels has given rise to numerous theories of authorship and priority. The primary objective of Rethinking the Synoptic Problem is to familiarize students with the main positions held by New Testament scholars in this much-debated area of research. The contributors to this volume, all leading biblical scholars, highlight current academic trends within New Testament scholarship ..."
"Why is the Bible trustworthy? Does archaeology confirm what the Bible says? How do I interpret the Bible?The Bible is the most important book in the world. But questions like these puzzle believers and unbelievers alike. Editors and scholars Wayne Grudem, C. John Collins, and Thomas Schreiner recognize the challenge we all face and offer this volume to help us properly understand the Bible.Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, ..."
"The contributors to this volume (J.D. Punch, Jennifer Knust, Tommy Wasserman, Chris Keith, Maurice Robinson, and Larry Hurtado) re-examine the "Pericope Adulterae" (John 7.53-8.11) asking afresh the question of the paragraph's authenticity. Each contributor not only presents the reader with arguments for or against the pericope's authenticity but also with viable theories on how and why the earliest extant manuscripts omit the passage. ..."
"New Testament textual criticism is an important but often overlooked field of study. Results drawn from textual studies bear important consequences for interpreting the New Testament and cannot be ignored by serious students of Scripture. This book introduces current issues in New Testament textual criticism and surveys the various methods used to determine the original text among variant readings.These essays from Eldon Jay Epp, Micha ..."
"This work offers students the most current discussion of the major issues in Greek and linguistics by leading authorities in the field. Featuring an all-star lineup of New Testament Greek scholars--including Stanley Porter, Constantine Campbell, Stephen Levinsohn, Jonathan Pennington, and Robert Plummer--it examines the latest advancements in New Testament Greek linguistics, making it an ideal intermediate supplemental Greek textbook. C ..."
Scribes and Scripture(1st Edition) New Testament Essays in Honor of J. Harold Greenlee by DavidAlanBlack, Jacob Harold Greenlee Hardcover, 144 Pages, Published 1992 by Eisenbrauns ISBN-13: 978-0-931464-70-6, ISBN: 0-931464-70-6
"A New Testament Greek Morpheme Lexicon. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1983.
Scribes, Scrolls, and Scripture. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1985. An Exegetical
Summary of Titus and Philemon. Dallas: Summer Institute of Linguistics, 1989. An
Exegetical Summary of Philippians. Dallas: Summer Institute of Linguistics, 1992
Book Adaptations Spanish adaptation (with H. Burden) of New Testament Greek
for Beginners, by J. Gresham Machen. Medellin, Co ..."
"When you hear the words “in the original text it says” or “in the original text this means,” it’s time to be wary. Those words often provide the introduction to misleading information. But how can the hearer discern just what is correct and what is misleading? How can pastors avoid giving their congregations misleading information? “In the Original Text It Says” takes a look at word-study fallacies and how you can avoid them. Author Ben ..."
Except for Fornication The Teaching of the Lord Jesus on Divorce and Remarriage by DavidAlanBlack, Allan R. Bevere Paperback, 98 Pages, Published 2011 by Energion Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-893729-94-0, ISBN: 1-893729-94-X
"Except for Fornication is a brief study, less than 80 pages, of statements in the Gospels relating to divorce and remarriage. Dr. Parunak examines the background and context of the statements of Jesus regarding divorce, and relates them to the Old Testament commands on which Jesus was commenting. This historical depth and detailed linguistic analysis will prove useful to Bible students, whether or not they ultimately agree with the auth ..."
The New Testament(2nd Edition) Its Background and Message by Thomas D. Lea, DavidAlanBlack Paperback, 672 Pages, Published 2003 by B&H Academic Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-8054-2632-8, ISBN: 0-8054-2632-9
"In the comprehensive "The New Testament: Its Background and Message," the late Thomas Lea presented a clear and concise introduction to the New Testament giving readers the key that unlocks the door to understanding these important texts. This influential work presents the background of the New Testament with broad strokes and with a focus on specific books including the Gospels, Acts, and Paul and his letters. Originally written in an ..."
"An introduction to Greek discourse analysis with special emphasis on its practical application to the language of the New Testament. Part I of the book introduces some fundamental principles of discourse analysis. Part II analyzes the discourse features of selected New Testament texts."
"An academic staple updated for the first time in fifteen years, David Alan Black's user-friendly introduction to New Testament Greek keeps discussion of grammar as non-technical as possible. The simplified explanations, basic vocabularies, and abundant exercises are designed to prepare the student for subsequent practical courses in exegesis, while the linguistic emphasis lays the groundwork for later courses in grammar. Revisions to th ..."
Why Four Gospels? The Historical Origins of the Gospels by DavidAlanBlack Paperback, 118 Pages, Published 2001 by Kregel Academic & Professional ISBN-13: 978-0-8254-2070-2, ISBN: 0-8254-2070-9
"" --I. Howard Marshall Honorary Research Professor of New Testament University of Aberdeen "One does not have to agree with everything Dr. Black has to say in this far-ranging book to recognize that he has made a real contribution to a ..."
New Testament Textual Criticism(1st Edition) A Concise Guide by DavidAlanBlack Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 1994 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-1074-3, ISBN: 0-8010-1074-8
"Scribes,. Scrolls,. and. Scripture. The Purpose and Materials of New Testament
Textual Criticism Introduction This book is a simple and direct introduction to New
Testament textual criticism—the study of the original text of the New Testament. It
is dedicated to the principle that an understanding of this subject is possible for
all students of the Bible. Its aim is to take inquirers behind the dust of scholarship
to the living fai ..."
"In developing the exegesis of this text, use your Greek New Testament as much
as possible, but do not hesitate to consult other tools, including concordances,
commentaries, and grammars. It is particularly helpful to notice the text's literary
form, since the passage is very carefully constructed. In a brief essay entitled “
Paul and Christian Unity: A Formal Analysis of Philippians 2:1–4,”1 I have
attempted to shed some light on th ..."