"This bestselling reference tool has been a trusted resource for more than 25 years with over 165,000 copies sold. Now thoroughly updated and substantially revised to meet the needs of today's students and classrooms, it offers cutting-edge overviews of key theological topics. Readable and reliable, this work features new articles on topics of contemporary relevance to world Christianity and freshened articles on enduring theological sub ..."
"Having fled the battlefield, Sisera was killed by the hand of Jael, the wife of Heber
the Kenite, in the hill country overlooking the Jordan Valley (Jgs 4; 1 Sm 12:9).
The events of ... soco. Son of Heber, listed in the genealogy of Caleb ( 1 Chr 4:18
). Since the Calebites were located in the southern hill country of Judah, Soco
may be identified with the city in Joshua 1 5:48. SODI Father of Gaddiel, one of
the 12 spies sent by Mo ..."
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"The Tyndale Bible Dictionary features the work of 139 Bible scholars in more than 1,000 informative, in-depth articles. Thousands of cross-references enable users to find additional information and details about other topics that are most important to them. With hundreds of pictures, maps, and illustrations, and the very best evangelical scholarship on the Bible, this comprehensive, single-volume Bible dictionary is the principal book i ..."
Encountering the New Testament(2nd Edition) A Historical and Theological Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies) by WalterA. Elwell, Robert W. Yarbrough Hardcover, 446 Pages, Published 2012 by Baker Academic Abridged ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-2806-9, ISBN: 0-8010-2806-X
"Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. The second edition has been revised throughout, including updated bibliographies and focus boxes addressing contemporary concerns. The CD-ROM has been substantially revised to provide a more helpful and up-to-date interactive learning experience.Other distinguishing feature ..."
"Readings from a variety of genres, compiled by Walter Elwell and Robert Yarbrough for the Encountering Biblical Studies series, give insight into the archaeological, theological, and sociological background of the New Testament."
"Originally published as the Evangelical Commentary on the Bible, this comprehensive volume offers accessible, concise explanations of the purpose and content of each biblical book. This simple, clear commentary, based on the NIV, is specifically written for laypersons, collegians, Bible teachers, and pastors. It offers comments, outlines, and introductions for each of the sixty-six biblical books, and whenever appropriate, it also inc ..."
"Here, briefly defined and described in one volume, are nearly three-and-a-half thousand terms and names for the history, the teachings, and the liturgy of the church. -Terms and names that are difficult to find in standard dictionaries -Brief definitions and descriptions for quick reference -Names and terms from the history of the church in its various expressions -Concepts and terms related to the teachings of the church -Terms connect ..."
"This book is designed to provide tightly-written, down-to-the-basics definition of theological terms, definitions of theological terms, descriptions of organizations and movements, summaries of ideas, and biographies of leaders."
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The general editor, Walter Elwell, earned every¬one's respect with his Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. His associate editors are trusted authors and editors in their own right: Peter Craigie, J. D. Douglas, Robert Guelich, R. K. Harrison, and Thomas McComiskey.
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Baker's Bible Handbook(Reprint) by WalterA. Elwell Hardcover, 352 Pages, Published 1989 by Baker Pub Group ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-3203-5, ISBN: 0-8010-3203-2
"Jesus , before coming down to earth , was the possessor ( and creator ) of life ,
the one who conquered darkness ( all forces of evil ) . He is the light that
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"Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning textbook, now with updated content and a new interior design.Other distinguishing features include:• abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color• sidebars that address eth ..."
"Originally published as the Topical Analysis of the Bible, this volume provides a thorough, complete reference to all that Scripture teaches about doctrine and the Christian life. With its exhaustive outlines and use of the New International Version, this volume will prove to be an invaluable source of help to those setting out to preach or teach on a certain doctrine. In addition to comprehensive outlines, all the supporting texts a ..."
"Though multivolume dictionaries of biblical theology abound, there is no single-volume resource from a decidedly evangelical perspective. The Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology (EDBT) fills that gap with admirable distinction.Most multivolume resources, moreover, require a knowledge of the biblical languages. The EDBT is different. Though its contributors base their research on the Greek and Hebrew texts, they present their fin ..."
"The single most important help for topical study, preaching, and teaching. Full quotations of 35,000 Scripture references are organized around 102 topics. Scripture and subject indexes."
Encountering the Book of Romans(2nd Edition) A Theological Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies) by Douglas J. Moo, WalterElwell Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2014 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-4966-8, ISBN: 0-8010-4966-0
"In this updated edition of his successful textbook, a leading evangelical New Testament scholar offers a guide to the book of Romans that is informed by current scholarship and written at an accessible level. The new edition has been updated throughout and features a new interior design. After addressing introductory matters and laying the groundwork for reading Romans, Douglas Moo leads readers through the weighty argument of this sign ..."