baker publishing group jun 2024 (31 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Langley, Carol (illustrator). Neuware - Adapted from the all-new YOUNG DAVID animated series and inspired by the upcoming feature-length, animated DAVID film, Worshiper is the fifth book in a highly-illustrated, early-reader, chapter book series that imagines the life of a young boy, highlighting the courage and faithfulness that would one day make him God's chosen king of Israel.Pages 96Word Count 5000Reading Level Grade 3Want to know a secret David's little sister, Zeruiah, is upset. She feels frustrated and misunderstood. Knowing exactly what she needs to cheer up, David invites Zeruiah into a joy-filled, musical celebration that teaches her a life-changing secret about the presence of God. King David was one of the greatest leaders in history. His legacy has endured for thousands of years . but how did it all begin Imagine what might have happened before the powerful Bible story of David in the Old Testament. Through this series, kids will learn the values and virtues that made David a man after God's own heart.- Tied to the new, animated Young David series (available to stream on Minno) and the upcoming David feature film (coming Summer 2025).- Beautiful illustrations on every page to engage and excite young readers.- Part of a 5 book series that gives kids a new perspective on an age-old Bible story.- Stories that emphasize character development wrapped in fun and adventure.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Wage War against the Powers of This Present Darkness--and WinEvery person is born in a spiritual battle and for a spiritual battle. Yet so many of us are under-equipped and even losing battles we should be winning.With his trademark prophetic insight, bestselling author and intercessory leader James W. Goll offers wisdom, hands-on training, and practical instruction presented in short chapters you can apply immediately, learned from the trenches of spiritual warfare. Through comprehensive research, biblical teaching, and a battle plan for victory, Goll equips you to- arm yourself with personal and corporate spiritual weapons- discern the real enemy and his tactics- stand firm and fight effectively- enforce the victory of Christ on the crossThe battle is raging, and it's time for you to take your place on the front line. But do not fear: You were born for this--and made to triumph in Christ Jesus.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How do you stand up after life knocks you down That's the question Courtney Joseph Fallick asked herself when she entered the darkest season of her life. She found herself drowning in fear, shame, and grief, while God seemed silent. Opening up about her husband's deep betrayal and abandonment, Courtney shows you how to rise up after your own heart-crushing struggles, cling to God's promises, and move forward stronger than before.Sharing the hard-fought lessons she learned, she helps you: - hold on to your faith when life wounds you- stand back up--and keep standing--after being knocked down- overcome discouragement and disillusionment- heal your hurts and let go- recover from loss and grief- find enough strength, joy, rest, and peace for each dayThis dark valley will end. Here is the infusion of hope you need to rise, live well, and walk with the King.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Good news for soul-tired women starts hereYou know the cycle: You start the day already exhausted and end it defeated, all the while telling yourself things will get better if you can just power through this week. But then the weeks turn into months, and you start to believe you'll never be able to stop, slow down, or catch your breath. You wouldn't even know how if you tried. Yet God has made you for a life of abundance, not a life of exhaustion. It's time to quit the unsustainable pace and receive God's gift of realistic rest. With relatable stories and eye-opening insights, bestselling author and speaker Jess Connolly shows you - how to find the source of your fatigue- scripts for saying no and strategies for protecting your peace- practices for bringing realistic rest into your daily and weekly rhythmsYou can break the cycle of living like you're constantly on the hook. This book will show you how to find new rhythms so that you can experience the abundant life God intended for you. Come to Jesus to find rest for your weary and burdened soul.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What do we do when God doesn't heal us from a mental health problem How do we respond when fellow Christians don't understand, offering flippant advice Author and mental health advocate Chris Morris has battled depression and suicidality his entire adult life. Even coming to Christ didn't change this. He still had to face the grief of unrelenting illness, the shame of struggling, and the pain of poor guidance. In this compassionate and engaging book, he shares how he overcame these challenges--and invites you to do the same, no matter your diagnosis. Weaving biblical truth and personal stories with thoughtful strategies and hard-earned wisdom, he helps you- move past fear and shame- combat the specters of depression and suicidality- discover hope in the midst of your battle - find confidence in God, even in the darkest of placesIncludes reflection questions, Scripture meditations, and a bonus video course.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Experience the Blessings of BrokennessWe're all broken. Mentally, physically, relationally, or emotionally--it looks different for each person. But the pain, grief, and hopelessness we feel are the same.Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at age five, Rob Roozeboom watched helplessly as his illness destroyed his dreams. Feeling painfully different and forgotten, he questioned his very existence, rebelling against God. But God wasn't done with him yet. Weaving his inspiring story with biblical teaching, Rob offers help for anyone feeling unloved, unseen, or unworthy, including how to- process feelings of insecurity, inferiority, disappointment, and hopelessness- replace lies and negative cultural labels with truths from God's Word- wrestle with your faith when everything's out of control- experience strength in your weakness- receive the hope available in JesusIn your dark hours, God still chooses you--still has purpose for you. And turning to Him is the first step toward your brighter future.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your ragged and torn past may be the key to God's future for youWe all endure trials, pain, and hardship in this life. Too often we believe these experiences disqualify us from being useful to God. But the truth is, your past pain and brokenness serve as preparation for what God wants to do in and through you--if you will surrender to and trust him. In Sacred Scars, neuropsychologist and fellow sufferer Dr. Michelle Bengtson helps you - understand suffering from a biblical perspective- discover how the trials of your life serve a purpose- reflect on the healing that God has accomplished- comfort others with the comfort God has given youJust as Jesus's scars didn't disappear after his resurrection, our emotional or physical scars tell our story and lend credence to our testimony of God's love and power. If you are ready to turn your past pain into present comfort and future hope, let Dr. Bengtson be your compassionate guide.'If you or someone you know is experiencing physical, emotional, or psychological pain, this book is for you. It will answer your questions, acknowledge your anguish, deepen your walk with God, assist in understanding the power of scars, and place you on a path of acceptance and healing.'--Carol Kent, executive director of Speak Up Ministries, speaker, and author of When I Lay My Isaac Down'While we wish for a pain-free life, the dark seasons are where God invites us into the most growth. In the pages of this book, you will come to understand how God uses pain in powerful ways. If you're human, you need this book.'--Jill Savage, host of the No More Perfect Podcast and author of No More Perfect Marriages.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The people of God hurt you--but the heart of God is to heal you.Written for anyone wounded in a place of worship, and unsure how to move forward in their faith, this powerful book is an insightful and honest guide into eight unique types of church hurt--and how to heal from them. Having helped thousands move from anger, distrust, apathy, and heartache to safely reengaging in their faith--and local church--Pastor Joe Dobbins offers compassion, wisdom, and practical advice to help you- understand why church hurt is so potent and hard to address- break free from bad beliefs, self-defeating patterns, and cycles of pain- discover the way to inner healing- release your pain and reframe your story- find the courage to reengage in a faith community - protect yourself in the futureThe pain of church hurt is real. But so is the hope of healing--and that healing can begin today.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Most Powerful Prayers Don't Need WordsSpurred to prayer by tragedy, pain, frustration, or raw hunger for God, you've felt it: the joyful anguish, the grief-longing, the burden for mercy, reformation, revival, justice--even Christ's return. Your heart is gripped, and words cannot express all that is churning deep in your soul.It's here, in this holy ground beyond human language, where mysteries are unveiled, authority is imparted, and the most powerful prayers are birthed--not by you, but by the Holy Spirit within you. Through biblical insight, prophetic impartations, and fiery encouragement, intercessory leader Tammie Southerland empowers you to- yield to the Spirit's perfect prayers when you have no words left- intercede with Christ according to the will of heaven- live as a faithful witness and bold messenger who moves in the miraculous- bear eternal fruit in crisis, setbacks, and persecutionYou've been gripped for a purpose. Step into the transformative dimension of wordless prayer and become a lightning rod for heaven to manifest on earth.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kat Wadsworth and Sebastian Jones never imagined their lives would entwine so closely. Forced to flee on a wagon train from a vengeful uncle and an unknown gunman, they live in a hidden canyon with the family that rescued them. But as days turn into months, they each have separate reasons for wanting to escape back to society, and the best way to the independence they desperately crave might be through a marriage of convenience.However, settling into their homestead in Cheyenne, Wyoming, reveals a different reality for Kat. Her new husband becomes consumed by his inventions, leaving her feeling lonely and isolated. And just when they think they've left the danger behind, a mysterious attacker lurks in the shadows, threatening the new life they've built. Together, they must confront the perils from their pasts to forge a future with hope and the promise of love.Bestselling author Mary Connealy weaves a gripping tale of love, danger, and resilience in the untamed West.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Axel Mulligan was built to be a Coast Guard rescue swimmer. He swam fast and endured long, a miracle for those in peril--until a tragedy sent him home to Alaska. Now, three years later, he's not going to let the past repeat itself. As an Air One rescue swimmer, he'll do anything to save lives--including sacrifice his own. He expects to do just that while trying to rescue a group of tourists from the icy waters of the Gulf of Alaska. But if not for the voice on the other end of the ham radio, he might have given up and let hypothermia win. That voice awakened something in his heart, and he sets out to find the woman it belongs to. Flynn Turnquist is not who Axel thinks she is. A national wildlife researcher, she's deep in the bush, tracking wolf pack patterns. Or is she In fact, she's a former cop, tracking down a serial killer. She nearly had him--until he escaped into the wilds of the Alaska bush. When Axel finds Flynn and discovers what she's really up to, it stirs up a terrible nightmare he's been dodging for years--the kidnapping and death of his own cousin. Worse, he's led the killer right to her doorstep. Now, it's a race through Alaska to stay alive. And when tragedy strikes again, he must choose between rescue or redemption.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - God is doing a new thing--be ready for it!Join prophetic leader and pastor Joshua Giles for a 40-day journey unlike any other--one that will reposition you under God's powerful anointing, deepen your relationship with Him, and propel you forward. Through empowering Scriptures, biblical insights, and prophetic tips, you'll revitalize your spiritual life, discovering how to- reactivate your spiritual gifts and faith- release the old to seek Him anew- rest your mind in His counsel- hear His words and wisdom for your next season- witness His word manifest in your life- reset your heart and relationships- realign your will with God's and return to His promises for youJust as God used 40 days to consecrate Moses on Sinai and Jesus in the wilderness, He will use it to consecrate you, too. Now is your appointed time for your prophetic reset.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Erlingsson hits the mark with this fun Hollywood-meets-the-South tale of love and healing and finding purpose.'--Rachel Hauck, New York Times bestselling authorWhen Adanne accepts a last-minute job as a makeup artist for a movie filming in her small Alabama hometown, all she wants is a steady paycheck to keep her family's legacy alive. But the money hardly seems worth having to face the actor who got her fired from her last job in Hollywood. After turning his life over to God and enduring a messy breakup, John Pope is ready to start rebuilding his career. Imagine his surprise when the woman called in to cover for his usual makeup artist is a quiet but feisty newcomer on the set--and definitely not a fan. Sparks of tension--and could that be attraction --fly between them. Can these star-crossed lovers find their way to happiness Or will the bright lights of Hollywood blind their eyes to what's right in front of them.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Elsa Reisner's lifelong dream of working as an ornithologist at the American Museum of Natural History is fading as the job begins to drain her passion. But fate takes an unexpected turn when she is assigned to catalog the bequest of a recently deceased patron whose Gothic country mansion holds secrets and treasures waiting to be discovered.As Elsa delves into her task, she forms an unlikely bond with the estate's delightful gardener and her daughter, as well as an architectural salvage dealer who still bears scars from the Great War. Together, they embark on a thrilling treasure hunt for a missing relic intended to safeguard the servants' futures before the estate is sold. At the same time, Elsa's body seems to betray her with new symptoms from a childhood disease that isn't through with her yet.With the brooding veteran and her handsome colleague joining the search, Elsa must navigate the tangled web of secrets and hidden motives along with the changing state of her health. As her deadline looms ever closer, will she be able to secure a new life for her friends before the estate slips from their grasp.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - God is at work every day of our lives. Because this work is quieter than we expect, we so often dismiss it as coincidence or chance--if we notice it at all amid the noise of everyday life. What if we could clearly understand those divine whispers What if listening to them is the beginning of living out our truest story and purpose In Trust the Whisper, Kathy Izard shares compelling true stories that help you connect the 'God Dots' in your life. She helps you learn to? ask the right questions? trust your deepest intuition? be powerfully present? embrace the unexpected? risk believing in the dreams God is quietly urging you to followSharing her own and others' experiences of moving from a place of doubt that a higher power even exists to being certain about the divine weave in the world, Kathy offers you the courage to recognize God's guidance in your own life. It all begins with a whisper.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Every interpreter of the Bible, whether a professional or a serious student, will benefit from Brown's work.'Jeannine Brown introduces embedded genres in the New Testament and explores how these genres within genres contribute to the messages of the New Testament authors.'Brown's book, although learned, is accessible and engaging. It is an invitation to the art of noticing, a call to sit and ruminate that will move readers of the New Testament to realize that, all too often, they have been seeing without seeing.'--Dale C. Allison Jr., Princeton Theological Seminary'A fresh look at how the microgenres within biblical books relate to their macrogenre and why that matters for more-faithful interpretation. Every interpreter of the Bible, whether a professional or a serious student, will benefit from Brown's work.'--Karen H. Jobes, Wheaton College (emerita)'Brown's nuanced study models fine-grained historical and literary attention to the dynamics of embedded genres and gives her readers the tools to do the same. A boon to all serious teachers and students of the New Testament.'--Susan Eastman, Duke Divinity School (emerita)'Brown illuminates 'embedded genres, ' micro-literary pieces within a larger text. She offers a convincing case that readers benefit greatly from keen awareness of where these embedded units occur, how they deserve special attention, and how they affect the whole. She fills a gap left by textbooks that often miss this important topic.'--Nijay K. Gupta, Northern Seminary'Centering our attention on embedded literary forms in the Bible, on how they shape and are shaped by the books in which they appear, Brown cultivates good habits by urging us to slow down and listen up. Her work with texts from Philippians, Matthew, and 1 Peter is stimulating on its own terms, and even more so as she addresses larger interpretive possibilities and invites us to do the same.'--Joel B. Green, Fuller Theological Seminary.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Brookshire, Breezy (illustrator). Neuware - The King of All Things is a celebratory prayer that helps the youngest hearts in your home to love the goodness of the Great King and revel in His kingship over all things. This beautiful board book was written by Shay and Catherine Gregorie and illustrated by the immensely talented Breezy Brookshire.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - At the behest of her ailing mother, former FBI special agent turned rare-book collector Ivy Elliott arrives in Alaska to secure an unpublished Jack London manuscript kept secreted away for decades. But when she arrives, she learns the manuscript is gone--taken by the granddaughter of the woman who possessed it. Ivy sets off in pursuit, not just to save the manuscript but to save the vulnerable girl, who was previously trafficked and has no idea what she's getting herself into. Joining forces with Alaska State Trooper Nolan Long, Ivy must battle a blizzard, sabotage, and the worst of an Alaskan winter as the search goes on. But every answer they find only raises more questions--and the danger to their lives and to the missing girl may only be the tip of the iceberg. Don't miss this breathtaking race for truth set amid the glorious--and deadly--Glacier Bay from USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Goddard.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Be Transformed by the Power of the Suffering Servant When Jesus came to this world, His servant-like life confounded even those close to Him. Still today, there's much to learn and appreciate about this aspect of Christ. Knowing Jesus as Servant, the second of four Bible studies on the Gospels, focuses on the book of Mark. Designed for both individual and small-group study, it features daily readings, passage-by-passage teaching, thought-provoking questions and writing space, weekly challenges, Scripture memorization, and personal study segments. It will not only equip you with greater knowledge, but also help you engage in formative practices that lead to a fuller relationship with Jesus.The Son of God reigns as King and Savior, yet He came to serve. The deeper we know this, the more it transforms how we live and relate to others, because He's where the joy is!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A thoughtful and theological approach that equips people for witness'In A New and Ancient Evangelism, Judith Paulsen explains that God uses ordinary people of faith within their everyday spheres of influence to draw people to himself. She offers a truly biblical understanding of evangelism that is ideally suited for sharing the good news in our current cultural context.'Whether used as a textbook for courses in evangelism, as a study guide for small groups, or as a helpful catalyst for individual Christians, I believe this book will help equip the church for its mission of introducing people to Jesus and the life that can only be found in and through him.'--Ed Stetzer, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University'We are in sore need of a fresh examination of evangelism. A New and Ancient Evangelism is that foundational text. Comprehensive, engaging, profoundly theological. Read Paulsen's book and become awakened to what God is doing all around you in bringing the world to himself.'--David Fitch, Northern Seminary, Chicago; author of Faithful Presence'Paulsen reignites our passion for evangelism. By showing that the conversion stories of the Bible offer a relational model for sharing the good news, A New and Ancient Evangelism invites Christians to freely participate in God's redemptive work by investing in respectful and compassionate relationships.'--Marilyn Draper, Tyndale Seminary'I'm one of those people Paulsen identifies at the beginning of this wonderful book: not interested in a book on evangelism. But I read on and was amazingly rewarded. This is a book on evangelism I am more than happy to recommend.'--Alan James Roxburgh, The Missional Network'Paulsen draws on her many years of teaching evangelism to offer a thoughtful and theological approach that equips people for witness, using stories of conversion from Scripture. A gift to those in both the church and the academy.'--Ross A. Lockhart, Vancouver School of Theology.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - God's people are meant to be a blessing to others. Yet in the Scriptures, throughout history, and in our own times we too often see the people of God causing harm to people on the margins. Rather than caring for the widowed and the orphaned or loving the sojourner, too often we see abuse of power that breaks spirits and inflicts lasting harm.For anyone who has felt left out or pushed out of the church, Othered is your invitation to find spiritual rest and belonging in a God who loves, restores, and blesses the outcast and the marginalized. Jenai Auman draws on her experience growing up as a biracial kid in the American South as well as working within toxic ministry environments to reveal a hopeful, trauma-informed way forward. This book illuminates how hurt and betrayal in the church are longstanding problems that God neither sanctions nor tolerates. It offers holistic responses to the grief, anger, and trauma that come with being ostracized or oppressed by the church. And it shows how God provides shelter and provision in the midst of the wilderness.Because God sees, hears, and loves you--even if the church has failed you.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When it comes to our personal well-being, success is often more dangerous than failure. As we try to fulfill others' expectations, we deplete our time, energy, and enthusiasm and end up feeling wrung out or burned out, sometimes even flaming out in spectacular ways. It may feel like the solution is just to quit--our jobs, our passions, our ministries--but there is a way to pour into others and take care of ourselves.Sharing the dramatic, true, and untold story behind the creation of Convoy of Hope, Hal Donaldson and his daughter Lindsay Donaldson-Kring pull back the curtain on Hal's journey to greater mental, physical, and spiritual health amid the all-engrossing task of starting and sustaining a ministry. They reveal the toll ministry and compassion work can take on both individuals and families, then point toward healing and wholeness.Insightful and encouraging, this book offers practical, real-world solutions to persistent problems associated with being the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A well-informed, thoughtful, and practical resource'This introduction to Christian formation helps those in ministry think comprehensively about discipleship at every stage of human development and the many aspects of church life.'Discipleship for Every Stage of Life offers clear pathways for helping people of all ages encounter Jesus in all of life. This is my new go-to resource for connecting contemporary human development with the timeless wisdom of the Christian faith.'--David Setran, Wheaton College'An invaluable resource for those working in or preparing for Christian ministry. We strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know how churches can most effectively minister to the formational and developmental needs of their members.'--Jack and Judith Balswick, School of Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary (retired)'A well-informed, thoughtful, and practical resource. Whether read by a parent or a pastor, this work will help inform and inspire the intentional faith formation of infants through senior adults.'--Colleen Derr, Eastern Nazarene College'Here is the fruit of careful research and decades of faithful discipleship ministry. Readers seeking to be informed will benefit significantly. Readers willing to be spurred on will benefit abundantly.'--John David Trentham, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; editor in chief, Christian Education Journal'Kiesling has spent decades integrating insights from secular life span development theory with biblical and theological principles. His careful work provides ministers and Christian educators with a nuanced, comprehensive book to aid us in our work.'--Holly Allen, Lipscomb University (retired); coauthor of Intergenerational Christian Formation; author of Forming Resilient Children'A comprehensive and engaging text that will be helpful to ministry leaders for years to come.'--Chris Shirley, School of Educational Ministries, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A deep study on the doctrine of eternal security Does one moment of faith secure a person's eternal destiny with God--even if that person later stops following and trusting in Jesus Or does a person have to keep on trusting and following Jesus to remain in a saving relationship with God Now expanded with new chapters and research, this landmark book continues to offer one of the most penetrating studies on the controversial doctrine of eternal security, perseverance, and apostasy in the New Testament. Calling into question the popular 'once saved, always saved' belief, internationally respected pastor and scholar Dr. Robert Shank reveals that the question we should be asking is not, 'Is the believer secure ' but rather, 'What does it mean to be a believer ' Straightforward, thorough, and grounded in biblical understanding, this book warns Christians about dangers that could potentially lead a believer to become an unbeliever (falling away from faith) and share in the unbeliever's eternal condemnation.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Jesus Creed 2017 Old Testament Book of the YearWisdom plays an important role in the Old Testament, particularly in Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. Now in paperback, this major work from renowned scholar Tremper Longman III examines wisdom in the Old Testament and explores its theological influence on the intertestamental books, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and especially the New Testament.Longman notes that wisdom is a practical category (the skill of living), an ethical category (a wise person is a virtuous person), and most foundationally a theological category (the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom). The author discusses Israelite wisdom in the context of the broader ancient Near East, examines the connection between wisdom in the New Testament and in the Old Testament, and deals with a number of contested issues, such as the relationship of wisdom to prophecy, history, and law.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Simple, personal, livable decorating for your spaceFrom the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home comes this inviting collection of 100 universal interior design truths that apply to every house, style, and budget. By guiding you to do what you know, use what you have, and finish what you started, Myquillyn Smith will help you find? understanding of why you love (or don't love) your spaces? confidence to make rewarding decisions that feel risky? satisfaction with small wins that combine to create big changes? inspiration and motivation resulting in finished, personalized roomsLearn how to make better home organization decisions with ease. House Rules is packed full of simple, encouraging truths and quick takeaways you can apply to your home today--and return to again and again.A wonderful wedding gift, house warming gift, or Mother's Day gift!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An essential volume for Old Testament hermeneutics'Leading scholar Tremper Longman III explores the language and literature of the Old Testament as keys to understanding the biblical text.'For decades Tremper Longman has been teaching the Old Testament and writing about it in a thoughtful and lively way. This volume illustrates how he has immersed himself in scholarly study with an open mind but has never forgotten his commitment to the fact that it is the Holy Scriptures he is studying. His wide-ranging survey of scholarly approaches to the Old Testament as literature is strengthened by a number of illuminating studies of particular texts.'--John Goldingay, Fuller Theological Seminary (emeritus)'In this volume, Longman has returned to his first love, with his Literary Approaches to Biblical Interpretation (1987) standing at the beginning of a long shelf of his books and The Old Testament as Literature as its complementary bookend. This work offers insight from decades of biblical reflection and foresight from the contemporary field of literary studies.'--Brittany N. Melton, Regent College'The Old Testament is a diverse body of literature, but Longman has turned this fact into an invitation to explore the Bible's rich tapestry of meaning. Up-to-date on recent developments in literary theory, the author takes his readers on an adventure in genre analysis and shows how it is critical for understanding texts. While recognizing that the authors of Scripture did not have twenty-first-century readers as their audience, Longman demonstrates how the literary study of texts can help bridge the chasm.'--William P. Brown, Columbia Theological Seminary'Longman expertly guides readers through the literary dimensions of Old Testament interpretation. Richly informed by the key theoretical discussions, Longman grounds this work in carefully worked and well-chosen examples from the Old Testament. Readers thus see that attention to the issues discussed deepens our understanding of the text. This is an essential volume for Old Testament hermeneutics.'--David G. Firth, Trinity College, Bristol'The present book is devoted to literary matters, providing rich overview and detailed background alongside finely crafted close readings. Drawing from the cistern of a long career, Longman engages a range of biblical texts across the spectrum of narrative, poetry, and wisdom with rigor and insights from start to finish.'--Keith Bodner, Crandall University.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Paul is known as a theologian, and indeed his writings yield rich theological insights. But Paul was foremost a missionary and a pastor who wrote to real people and churches.In this fresh approach to Pauline theology, respected scholar Joshua Jipp brings Paul's pastoral concerns to the fore, specifically his concern for human flourishing in his congregations. Jipp argues that Paul's writings are best understood as invitations to a particular way of life, one that is oriented toward the supreme good of experiencing life in God through participation in Christ. For Paul, Christ epitomizes the good life and enables others to live it. While analyzing Paul's thought through this lens of well-being and flourishing, Jipp introduces conversation partners as points of comparison and contrast. He interacts with ancient philosophy and modern positive psychology, both of which also address 'the good life.'This important and substantial contribution to Pauline studies covers issues such as transcendence, suffering and death, relationships, pursuit of Christian virtue, and moral agency. It will be a valuable resource for all students of Paul. Now in paperback.

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