…Baptist colleges and seminaries tell the stories of the beginnings, growth, and influence of the Baptist Church in Europe and North America, and discuss the current status of the central doctrines of the Baptist faith—such as strong adherence to the authority of Scripture and the centrality … more
…to the two modern theologies of Bultmann and Kaseman. Reymond makes a strong case for John's authorship on the Gospel that bears his name, the Johannine epistles, and the book of Revelation. Reymond builds upon this important discussion by highlighting theological links between these … more
…essays on the various topics related to the contemporary practice of exegesis. —Canadian Evangelical Review The book as a whole gives a strong impression that exegesis is an art of listening, being attentive to the voice of God that speaks through the Bible. —Calvin Theological Journal … more
…best commentary on the Song of Songs in recent years. —Francis Landy, Journal of Biblical Literature The strength of this commentary [lies in its] relating biblical texts to ancient Near Eastern iconography . . . All in all, this is a strong and illuminating book. —Elizabeth F. … more
…Strong Rereadings of the Book of Isaiah,” Walter Brueggemann “Reflecting on War and Utopia in the Book of Amos: The Relevance of a Literary Reading of the Prophetic Text for Central America,” M. Daniel Carroll “The Hungry Knife: Towards a Sense of Sacrifice,” Bruce Chilton “Wisdom, Virtue … more
…Errors to Be Avoided Ministerial Problems Biblical Illustrations Anecdotes and Illustrations Anecdotes and Illustrations (Continued) Different Styles of Sermons Sermon Outlines Sermon Outlines (Continued) A Symposium of Texts Visitation Work "Be Strong in the Lord" Public Worship Of Interest … more
…implies about continuity between the Old and New Testaments. Contents and contributors: "Strong Discontinuity," C. S. Cowles "Moderate Discontinuity," Eugene H. Merrill "Spiritual Continuity," Daniel L. Gard "Eschatological Continuity," Tremper Longman III How Jewish Is Christianity? … more
…teachers, and ministers with a practical approach to biblical exegesis that is built on a strong theoretical foundation. This revised and expanded edition addresses more fully the meaning of theological interpretation that attends to the biblical text as a vehicle of divine revelation and … more
…papers, in various ways, all contribute to a lively and ongoing discussion about interpreting Scripture theologically. . . . Each of these essays is strong in its own right. . . . For the most part these essays are not conceptually connected to each other. There is something important … more
