Biblical Commentary

In A History of the Bible, John Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religious system, but rather a product of a long and intriguing process, which has inspired Judaism and Christianity, but still does not describe the whole of either religion. Barton shows how the Bible is indeed an important source of religious insight for Jews and Christians alike, yet argues that it must be listened to in its historical context - from its beginnings in myth and folklore to its many interpretations throughout the centuries....

Julius Caesar wrote his exciting Commentaries during some of the most grueling campaigns ever undertaken by a Roman army. The Gallic Wars and The Civil Wars constitute the greatest series of military dispatches ever written. As literature, they are representative of the finest expressions of Latin prose in its "golden" age, a benchmark of elegant style and masculine brevity imitated by young schoolboys for centuries.

The biblical Hebrew text of Genesis chapter one is translated, and there is also a Paleo-Hebrew version with its translation. A commentary is also provided.

The second part of the biblical story as it has never been told before. The Bible is the best-selling book in human history, but sometimes the stories it weaves are not fully understood, due to its poetic and obscure literary style. Genesis Days brings you the stories of the first generations, from the creation of the world to the end of the days of Sarah, wife of Abraham, in simple and straightforward English. The book lays bare the lives of humanity’s forefathers and reveals ancient history through a contemporary experience. If you’ve always wanted to read the Bible and understand it ...

About the book: Are you struggling with depression, drug abuse, suicidal thoughts, or homosexual tendencies? The modern world has offered us a lot of great advancements. But while the rest of the society was busy moving forward, a group of people were dragged down by the sins that came along with modernity. These are the people who lose themselves to their own demons. Conditions such as depression, addiction to drugs, and excessive use of technology are rampant throughout the world. These modern ailments often drive these people to commit suicide. Is there a solution to this growing ...

If you have not read the Bible, consider this, that it is the best seller of all best sellers, the #1 most printed book every week of every month of every year. It is estimated that over five billion complete copies of the Bible have been printed in 349 languages and with partial copies additionally printed in another 2,123 languages (https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/best-selling-book-of-non-fiction). Consider carefully that something inside the Bible must be profound and compelling since hundreds of millions if not billions of people have read it. Over the centuries, the ...

A comprehensive study guide. The Bible verses are given in bold with commentary in a lighter font to assist with an in-depth study of all chapters of these Bible books. The pictures, timelines, maps, tables, and other visuals make the information easy to grasp. Features: Information on Rightly Dividing, and summaries of each book. Articles: Fallen from Grace?; Women in the Ministry; What are “profane and old wives’ fables”?; Apostasy in the Church; The Three Mysteries that Sum Up the Entire Bible; A Brief History of the Body of Christ (Successes and Failures); copy ready Tracts and ...

Truth Bombs & Grace Grenades Bold Faith. Real Truth. No Apologies. If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “This isn’t normal—and it sure isn’t biblical,” you’re not alone. The world is loud about its lies. It’s time the Church got louder about the truth. In Truth Bombs & Grace Grenades, author and cultural commentator Elsa Kurt delivers a fiery, faith-filled takedown of today’s most toxic ideologies—without losing her wit, warmth, or biblical compass. From gender confusion to political idolatry, spiritual apathy to woke theology, this book tackles the culture war with...

The Book of Enoch: A Complete Guide and Reference is the ultimate reference and guide to the book of 1 Enoch (The Ethiopic Book of Enoch). This guide and reference contains the author's notes and insights on the ancient text, as well as commentary, parallel Bible verses, references to 2 Enoch and 3 Enoch, history, prophecy, and the Calendar of Enoch. The author has included an amazing section on the application of the Calendar of Enoch to the prophecy of Daniel and "Daniel's Week of Years."

Betrayal. Enslavement. Redemption. Experience the story of Exodus like never before! Joseph, son of Jacob, is dead. His children – the people of Israel, are enslaved at the hands of the Egyptian pharaohs, beaten and oppressed. A single child is saved by his mother, given to the river for protection. He is found by the most unlikely of people – and grows to become the savior of the chosen people. From exile, kinghood, the Plagues all the way through to the Promised Land, Exodus Age is a retelling of the age-old history of Moses and his people through Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and ...

"No one is respected unless he is humble; arrogant people are on the way to ruin." - PROVERBS 18:12 Humility & Pride reflects on what the Bible and our world says about pride and humility. In this book, we will dive into: - Defining pride - The reasons for pride - Who you are fellowshipping with - The perfect role model of humility (Jesus Christ) - Look at God's & humankind's perspective - Quotes from the Biblical book of Proverbs (Bible's book of wisdom) - An inspiring example of a humble man who lead a billion+ people as their Prime Minister Get your copy today!

ABOUT THE BOOK Despite the Bible’s pervasive role and importance, it is commonly unread outside of churches and synagogues and often misunderstood. In The Bible Inside and Out, award-winning religious historian William Paul Lazarus presents a unique, research-based look at the Bible that helps a reader separate fact from fiction. In so doing, Lazarus’s book helps the reader come away with a deeper understanding of the Bible’s complexities and historical reality and, ultimately, a better understanding of how they may want to shape their beliefs. For those readers looking to complete ...

The End to Your Revelation Confusion Starts Here Ever tried reading Revelation only to close it feeling confused? You’re not alone. Are you having these problems with Revelation? Frustration because you can’t see how Revelation connects to the Old Testament. Tired of trying to match today’s news with prophecies and never feeling sure. Confused by different interpretations and not knowing which scholars to trust. Worried you can’t tell fact from guesswork about God’s plan. “Revelation Explained: Verse by Verse” helps turn these problems into understanding through a step-by-step...

In The Bible’s Cutting Room Floor, acclaimed author and translator Dr. Joel M. Hoffman gives us the stories and other texts that didn’t make it into the Bible even though they offer penetrating insight into the Bible and its teachings. The Book of Genesis tells us about Adam and Eve’s time in the Garden of Eden, but not their saga after they get kicked out or the lessons they have for us about good and evil.

Verse-by-verse commentary with pictures and Bible study notes to guide the reader through two of Paul's letters Colossians and Philemon. Additional articles featured are: When Did the Prophetic Clock Stop and When Does It Restart? and The King James Bible is the Greatest Book Ever Written, plus hymns and other helpful information.

This final volume in the Patristic Commentary on the Book of Isaiah brings the prophetic masterpiece to its majestic conclusion. Covering chapters 40–66, this section of Isaiah shifts from chastisement and judgment to comfort, renewal, and the vision of ultimate salvation. Through the voice of the prophet and the lens of the early Church Fathers, Isaiah now proclaims God as the Holy Comforter—the One who lifts, restores, and redeems His people. Drawing from the Coptic Orthodox tradition and the writings of saints and patristic scholars, this commentary invites readers into a profound ...

What was it like to be a woman in the biblical period? It depended, in part, on who you were: a queen, a judge, a primary wife, a secondary wife, a widow, a slave, or some other kind of "ordinary woman". In Women in the Bible, Jaime Clark-Soles investigates how women are presented in Scripture, taking into account cultural views of both ancient societies as well as our own. Most of Christendom still excludes women from religious leadership, and many Christians invoke the Bible to circumscribe women's leadership in the public square and in the home as well.

An Evening in Ephesus is a Dramatic Commentary on the Book of Revelation. The setting is a house church meeting in Ephesus following John's release from exile on the Island of Patmos. The Jewish-Roman War had ended a year earlier in 70 AD, in which Jerusalem and the temple were completely destroyed, just as Jesus had predicted from the Mount of Olives 40 years earlier.

All of the Trees in the Bible is the complete scholar's handbook for Biblical research and study of trees found in Scripture.

We can go on a treasure hunt in the Bible, to not only know more about our Lord Jesus Christ but also His instructions for us while we wait for Him. First and Second Thessalonians are written to a model church to give them further instruction and assure them of their pre-Tribulation rapture. First Timothy is Paul’s charge to Timothy to keep the doctrine the same as when Christ gave it to Paul, and how the local church is to operate. Second Timothy is Paul’s challenge to Timothy before his death. Titus is Paul’s instruction to Titus to continue the ministry in the midst of apostasy. ...