Books

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Jewish exegesis and Homeric scholarship in Alexandria Jewish exegesis and Homeric scholarship in Alexandria Maren Niehoff "Systematically reading Jewish exegesis in light of Homeric scholarship, this book argues that more than 2000 years ago Alexandrian Jews developed critical and literary methods of Bible interpretatio… OL16001939W
Reading the Bible after Christendom Reading the Bible after Christendom Lloyd Pietersen Pietersen argues that for too long the Old Testament has been the primary source for Christian ethics and the letters of Paul for Christian discipleship. Without disparaging these sources the author … OL16283363W
Edwards the Exegete Edwards the Exegete Douglas A. Sweeney Scholars have long recognized that Jonathan Edwards loved the Bible, but preoccupation with his roles in Western "public" life and letters has eclipsed the significance of his biblical exegesis. In E… OL17598951W
Reading scripture with the church Fathers Reading scripture with the church Fathers Hall, Christopher A. Many Christians today long to become reacquainted with their ancient ancestors in the faith. They see a deeper worship and devotion in the prayers and hymns of the early church. And some are seeking … OL1897874W
The Bible in Greek Christian antiquity The Bible in Greek Christian antiquity Paul M. Blowers "The Bible in Greek Christian Antiquity comes as an international project, the work of French, Swiss, Australian, and now Canadian and American scholars. It will be useful to students of early Christ… OL20965689W
David Kimhi, the man and the commentaries David Kimhi, the man and the commentaries Frank Talmage viii, 236 pages : 24 cm OL734968W
Conjuring Culture Conjuring Culture Theophus H. Smith This book provides a sophisticated new interdisciplinary interpretation of the formulation and evolution of African American religion and culture. Theophus Smith argues for the central importance of … OL8003048W