Books Published By: Baker Books
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Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible
Christianity Today 2006 Book Award Winner; Catholic Press Association 2006 Book Award Winner; ECPA 2006 Christian Book of the Year Award Winner The Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible is a groundbreaking reference tool that seeks first of all to marry the tasks of exegesis and the...
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360-Degree Leadership: Preaching to Transform Congregations
Many in ministry see preaching and church leadership as separate responsibilities. “Most writing on Christian leadership omits preaching, and most books on preaching leave out leadership,” observes Michael Quicke. But effective Christian ministry requires preachers to rediscover leadership through p...
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The Supremacy of God in Preaching
John Piper contends that preaching is not simply an exercise in motivational speaking. The goal of preaching is to worship God, and proclaim Him as Supreme. It is God’s desire to be glorified through the preacher, and the aim of the preacher is to respond accordingly. The Supremacy of God in Preachi...
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The Heart of the Old Testament: A Survey of Key Theological Themes
Ronald Youngblood's concise guide to the central themes of the Old Testament has served students for thirty years. Now this frequently used textbook is available in its new edition through Logos Bible Software. The second edition features updated text, refined arguments, and is completely searchable...
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Judas and the Gospel of Jesus: Have We Missed the Truth About Christianity?
What does the Gospel of Judas really tell us? Joining other recently found and publicized “gospels,” the Gospel of Judas has found its way into the limelight. The ancient manuscript appears to be genuine—so what are we to make of the claims therein? Claims such as: • Judas was doing what Jesus asked...
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Protestant Biblical Interpretation: A Textbook of Hermeneutics
Since its publication in 1950, Protestant Biblical Interpretation has been a standard introduction to hermeneutics in evangelical colleges and seminaries. “Hermeneutics,” writes the author, “is the science and art of Biblical interpretation…As such it forms one of the most important members of the t...
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Progressive Dispensationalism
“Dispensationalism” may not be a household term, but it designates one of the most widespread and influential traditions in evangelical theology today. This book explains a significant change presently taking place in dispensational interpretations of Scripture. This change affects the way dispensat...
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Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation
This accessible text, which combines hermeneutical theory with practical steps for exegesis, has been translated into eight languages and has been used in a variety of settings to teach students how to study the Bible responsibly. The authors outline a five-step hermeneutical procedure that includes...
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A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible: Playing by the Rules
No one can read the Bible for long before wondering what the Bible “means” and who or what determines that meaning. Moreover, no on can read the Bible without possessing some purpose in reading. This book, in practical and nontechnical terms, guides readers in discovering what the goal of reading th...
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Creation and Blessing: A Guide to the Study and Exposition of Genesis
According to the author, his purpose is to “help the reader appreciate the major literary and theological motifs that form the theological ideas in the narratives, and to demonstrate how these theological ideas can be developed into clear and accurate expository ideas.” To accomplish this goal, Ross...
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The Genesis Record: A Scientific and Devotional Commentary on the Book of Beginnings
The Genesis Record offers a scientific, devotional commentary on the complete book of Genesis written by a creationist scientist. Written as narrative exposition rather than a critical verse-by-verse analysis, this book is equally useful to both the theologically trained and the layperson. Morris wr...
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Interpreting the Epistle to the Hebrews
Presenting a wealth of introductory material, Interpreting the Epistle to the Hebrews serves as an essential prolegomenon for further study of this epistle and enables readers to make informed judgments when using commentaries. This outstanding contribution by Trotter completes the distinguished ser...
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Interpreting the Book of Revelation
“What the Book of Revelation requires is not that we know in advance what is coming, but that we know how to meet it when it comes,” asserts J. Ramsey Michaels. This addition to Guides to New Testament Exegesis series will help students do that. Interpreting the Book of Revelation provides a concise...
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Interpreting the Book of Acts
The diversity of material in the Book of Acts demands a variety of exegetical tools and strategies. Since speeches constitute over 30% of the text, the interpreter must be adept at handling discourse as well as narrative. Interpreting the Book of Acts presents the fruit of the author’s thirty–year r...
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Interpreting the Gospel of John
Interpreting the Gospel of John presents and easy–to–follow, step–by–step plan for exegeting the fourth Gospel. It leads beginners through a maze of academic discussion concerning origins, authorship, and interpretation. Recent assessments are noted in an attempt to form an evangelical consensus—a “...
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Interpreting the Synoptic Gospels
McKnight critiques various interpretive methods and suggests how students with some knowledge of Greek can benefit from different analyses.
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Introducing New Testament Interpretation
Whether one studies the Gospels, the Epistles, or even the Book of Revelation, several common exegetical steps are necessary. Introducing New Testament Interpretation outlines seven of these steps. This manual constitutes the introductory volume in the Guides to New Testament Exegesis series. Each v...
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