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The Old Testament, or Hebrew Scriptures, has been a source of spiritual inspiration for hundreds of millions of believers throughout the ages. Center stage in the Old Testament is a body of literature by and about the prophets-messengers of God who tried to keep God's people on the right path. You know their names-Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Ezekiel-or do you? Are you acquainted with Deborah, Huldah, Miriam and Noadiah? For far too long, the women prophets have never been accorded the respect and attention they deserve, but they delivered God's messages with the same passion, commitment and urgency as the men. This book is written to acknowledge and celebrate them-and put the women-the prophetesses-on the pedestal they deserve to occupy.

Let King David's Faith In God Energize Your Christian Life Today What if you could both study the Bible and apply the lessons you learn to your life presently? How would your Christian life grow and flourish?Imagine the story of King David coming alive (the boy who killed Goliath using only a stone, and a sling had many more exciting adventures) while you learn what God wants to teach you from these ancient histories to help you cope with your present life situations. How would your spiritual life grow and flourish?Bible teacher and author Mary Jane Humes, while teaching Sunday school, learned that many adults didn't know common Bible stories, much less the lessons that God teaches through them. So she did something about that. She wrote devotionals based on Biblical heroes so that people can daily study the Bible and apply what they have learned to their present life's circumstances. David's Faith was her first book.In this 30-day devotional based on the King James Version of the Bible, you will both learn and enjoy:A suggested Bible reading passage about an incident in the life of DavidAn in-depth but candid Bible study about what you just readHow to apply what you learned about David to your own personal lifeA meditation on one of the Psalms written by DavidRelated Scripture versesHow to pray about what you just learned so that you can internalize what God wants you to know¿Bonus: This book is a 30-day devotional, but the Epilogue is a bonus chapter for months with 31 days.¿Bonus: Keep track of all the exciting people and places mentioned in the story of David with the handy GlossaryAlthough David is long dead and in heaven with God, his life still speaks volumes to us today. Buy this book now to increase your knowledge of the Bible, energize your daily devotional time and find clarity in your own personal walk with King David's God.

Alfred Edersheim's classic commentary on the Biblical Book of Exodus is admired for its fluency of explanation, and for the author's immense knowledge of Old Testament lore.Exodus, the second book of the Old Testament, is renowned for its telling of how the ancient Hebrews departed from the Kingdom of the Egyptians. Egypt at the time was ruled by the Pharaoh, a proud and domineering ruler who oppressed those who believed in the one, true God. The manner in which God treated His peoples, showing them a path away from the misery of Pharaoh's rule, and unleashing a series of misfortunes upon the Pharaoh and the Egyptian citizens, form some of the Bible's most memorable passages.Edersheim's narrative is not simply an explanatory reading of the Biblical text; it also delves into the history of Egypt, as discovered by archaeologists and chroniclers of its ancient past. The referencing of multiple and varied sources enhances the commentary, making it useful for students of theology and lay believers alike. The author served as a minister in England; through effort and voracity he became a leading scholar and authority upon the Bible in the 19th century, his books frequently consulted by the Christian priesthood and adherents.

A map almost ruined our honeymoon. It was our second day of marriage, and as we were driving up the Olympic Peninsula to Port Angeles, I found it difficult to read the map and drive at the same time. So I handed the map to my Debbie and asked her to tell me where to turn.As a new believer, I felt like Debbie: Someone hands you a Bible and expects you to know how to read it. Jesus had transformed me into a new creation, but I was a baby who did childish things and needed a parent to nurture me along and stimulate my spiritual development. I hope that in a way, I can be that for you as you read the lessons I learned in my pursuit to be a follower of Christ, such aslearning to effectively tell people how Jesus changed my life,becoming consistent in spending time alone with God,letting prayer be a vital part of my life,discovering what helps grow my faith,finding an easy way to study the Bible, andmastering sin in my life.I thank my heavenly Father and Lord Jesus for my journey because with each lesson, I have grown closer to Them. As that intimacy deepens, so does the longing to be with Them in heaven. My prayer is that this will happen to you as I share my journey with you.

This collected volume is an indispensable part of any theological and philological library. It provides a detailed and up-to-date overview of the Greek Psalter, which plays a central role in the study of the Septuagint. Featuring contributions from leading experts in a variety of disciplines, this work covers all relevant aspects of the Greek Psalter. From text-critical analyses to linguistic and historical considerations, this volume offers profound insights, making it an essential resource for researchers and academics in Biblical Studies and related disciplines. With contributions by Anneli Aejmelaeus, Felix Albrecht, Luciano Bossina, Ralph Brucker, Roberto Carrera, Claude Cox, Stephen Delamarter, Lina Elhage-Mensching, Frank Feder, Stig Frøyshov, Anna Kharanauli, Reinhard G. Kratz, Siegfried Kreuzer, John Lee, Margherita Matera, Martin Meiser, Ugo Mondini, Reinhard Müller, Curt Niccum, Dimitrios Papanikolaou, Georgi Parpulov, Willem Th. van Peursen, Alison Salvesen, Eva Schulz-Flügel, Michael Segal, Stefano Serventi, Maria Tomadaki, Emanuel Tov, Ronny Vollandt and Martin Wallraff.

Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you...I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD... My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?These few excerpts from the Book of Psalms touch upon the essential fact that it is a book about relationship-having a real and meaningful connection with God. Far from dry and dreary religion, worship and prayer in the psalms is spirited and sincere. The psalms proclaim that all are invited to encounter God and to dialogue with him. That invitation comes down to us... and also led to this book being written.This book is for anyone who wants to get into the psalms. There are three parts: Into their World, Into their Message, Into our Lives.

Critical spatial approaches - particularly those informed by the scholarship of Lefebvre, Foucault, and Soja - have significantly impacted biblical scholarship over the last twenty years. However, these spatial approaches have been limited due to the methodological challenges inherent in transposing the social-scientific approaches of the aforementioned scholars to the task of biblical interpretation. This volume adapts conceptual metaphor theory as a methodological bridge to address such constraints. The first half of the volume begins by surveying the field of critical spatiality in biblical studies, arguing for the need for fresh methodological development. Thereafter, the volume delineates a particular critical spatial approach, inspired by Lefebvre and Foucault, for which conceptual metaphor theory is proposed as a methodological bridge. The second half of the volume begins by proposing the Psalms of Ascents as a case study upon which the method could be applied. It is then argued that the proposed method - if efficacious - should provide insight on corpus' "Zion theology" and its so-called pilgrimage character. Using the proposed method in conjunction with conventional historical-grammatical tools of poetic analysis, each psalm is analysed with regard to its metaphor and spatiality. The volume concludes that the case study demonstrates the efficacy of the proposed methods by allowing a rich reading of each psalm, especially by explicating the spatial narratives and/or spatial metaphorical conceptualisations that underlie each text, and providing fresh insight on the collection as a whole.

Since the rise of exegesis as a critical science, great emphasis has been placed on the role of the author in the process of the development of the biblical texts. However, with the current literary scientific developments regarding the reader's position, the exegetical question about the role of the reader should be asked as well.When a text develops, it automatically means that its reader changes. Both the formation and reception of the Isaian text can be understood as a result of this process of changes. What new reader positions were necessary for the development of either new text in the Book of Isaiah, or of new text outside of the Isaiah book, such as the Gospel of Luke?In this edited volume, a group of international Isaiah experts discusses for the first time the various aspects of the role of the reader in the formation and reception of the book of Isaiah.

CANAAN REVISITEDAs the bedrock of three great religions; Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, one would expect the Old Testament of the Holy Bible would be one of the world's best read and best understood narratives. Unfortunately, this may not be the case due to the Old Testament's daunting length (984 pages and 39 books - my Bible), subject and book discontinuity, and the fact that present day society's interests and values have changed markedly over the past 3,500 years. Canaan Revisited's chronological timeline and synoptic format allowed the consolidation and reorganization of the Old Testament's pages to 175 and the books to 15. The Old Testament chronicles God's selection of Hebrew slaves in Egypt, whom He chose to introduce Himself as the one living God for all of humankind. It then describes God's guidance of the Hebrews to Canaan where they became Israelites and experienced prosperity, power, and prestige. However, their immorality led them astray from God's commandments for which they were vanquished and enslaved in Babylong. The Israelites' rise and fall is an incomparable saga covering 900 years. Crucially important for present day world-wide social order is God's message interwoven throughout the Old Testament's narrative: that if humankind accepts and adheres to His tenants, they will be blessed and they will prosper; but if they don't, they will fail and they will be punished. The message is crystal clear: if humankind is to avoid the cataclysmic experience of Israel and every succeeding world power over the past 2,500 years, present day's societal values and behavior must be immediately improved, and Canaan Revisited is the place to start. Canaan Revisited's "take-away message" is of critical importance for humankind to assure that their names are included in the Book of Life in order that they may experience Life Everlasting. Given the preceding, Canaan Revisited is a must read.

Preachers know that understanding Greek and Hebrew can strengthen their sermons. However, years after taking language courses, it becomes challenging to study texts in the original languages, especially when time is limited.This volume offers: A curated selection of key passages from Isaiah 1-39Clearly formatted lexical and grammatical tools needed to study the Hebrew textA commentary section that helps preachers effectively bridge the gap between reading the Hebrew text and preaching itWhether one's Hebrew is beginner or advanced, this series will empower the reader to deepen their study of the Hebrew text and preach engaging, content-driven sermons. This book -- as well as the entire Preacher's Companion Series -- is a fresh and helpful companion to traditional commentaries and a valuable addition to every preacher's library.

After studying Hebrew for a year or two, readers often find it challenging to transition from their initial study of the language to reading extended passages from the Hebrew Bible. This book helps bridge this gap by presenting a curated selection of texts that are well known, exciting to read, and pivotal for understanding the narrative arc of the Old Testament. The volume contains forty key passages divided into five sections: the primeval history, the patriarchs and their sojourning, Israel in Egypt, Israel at Sinai, and Israel's journey through the wilderness until just before they enter the promised land.