Author: Sharon Moughtin-Mumby
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191528838
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Sharon Moughtin-Mumby considers the often unrecognised impact of different approaches to metaphor on readings of the prophtic sexual and marital metaphorical language. She outlines a practical and consciously simplified approach to metaphor, placing strong emphasis on the influence of literary context on metaphorical meaning. Drawing on this approach, she read Hosea 4-14, Jeremiah 2:1-4:4, Isaiah, Ezekiel 16 and 23, and Hosea 1-3 with fresh eyes. Her lucid new readings reveal the way in which scholarship has repeatedly stifled the prophetic metaphorical language by reading it within the 'default contexts' of 'the marriage metaphor' and 'cultic prostitution', which for so many years have been simply assumed. Readers are encouraged instead to read these diverse metaphors and similes within their distinctive literary contexts in which they have the potential to rise vividly to life, provoking the question: how are we to respond to these disquieting, powerful texts in the midst of the Hebrew Bible?
You Can Trust God to Write Your Story
Author: Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802498140
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
WHAT’S GOD DOING IN YOUR STORY? Our kids beg us for stories at bedtime or while we drive; we gather around firepits and dinner tables to tell and retell our favorite tales—the more dramatic the better. But when it comes to our actual lives, we prefer something less sensational, even boring—sunny skies and smooth sailing, please and thank you. We want our own stories to be predictable, safe, controllable, and catastrophe-free. When plans fall apart, jobs are lost, kids wander off, doctors give bad reports, we often wonder, "What are you doing, God? Are you sure you have this under control? It doesn’t really seem like it right now." God is the master Storyteller. He’s writing your story and it’s a part of His bigger, grander, eternal Story. But we’re still in the middle. We haven’t gotten to the happy ending yet, and it can be hard to trust Him in the thick of our struggles. That’s why Robert and Nancy share their own story, friends’ stories, and the stories of people in the Bible who have faced life-altering challenges, but, in the end, have found God to be faithful. Learn why you really can trust God to write your story—no matter what plot twists you may encounter along the way. "This is a unique and charming book, integrating stories of God’s providence from His people and His Word. Nancy and Robert write personally and beautifully, infusing readers with a Christ-centered vision, hope, and trust for the future." -Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven, Giving is the Good Life, and Deception "You Can Trust God to Write Your Story is an amazing book whose title says it all. For if you are a follower of Jesus, every day of your life—whether you feel like it or not—is weighted with kingdom purpose, eternal significance, and a royal destiny filled with joy and contentment. Let my dear friends, Robert and Nancy, help you embrace the mysteries of the Lord’s Providence. For when it comes to happy endings, you can’t find a better Author than the God of the Bible. Happy endings are His forte—turn the page, trust Him, and discover it for yourself." -Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802498140
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
WHAT’S GOD DOING IN YOUR STORY? Our kids beg us for stories at bedtime or while we drive; we gather around firepits and dinner tables to tell and retell our favorite tales—the more dramatic the better. But when it comes to our actual lives, we prefer something less sensational, even boring—sunny skies and smooth sailing, please and thank you. We want our own stories to be predictable, safe, controllable, and catastrophe-free. When plans fall apart, jobs are lost, kids wander off, doctors give bad reports, we often wonder, "What are you doing, God? Are you sure you have this under control? It doesn’t really seem like it right now." God is the master Storyteller. He’s writing your story and it’s a part of His bigger, grander, eternal Story. But we’re still in the middle. We haven’t gotten to the happy ending yet, and it can be hard to trust Him in the thick of our struggles. That’s why Robert and Nancy share their own story, friends’ stories, and the stories of people in the Bible who have faced life-altering challenges, but, in the end, have found God to be faithful. Learn why you really can trust God to write your story—no matter what plot twists you may encounter along the way. "This is a unique and charming book, integrating stories of God’s providence from His people and His Word. Nancy and Robert write personally and beautifully, infusing readers with a Christ-centered vision, hope, and trust for the future." -Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven, Giving is the Good Life, and Deception "You Can Trust God to Write Your Story is an amazing book whose title says it all. For if you are a follower of Jesus, every day of your life—whether you feel like it or not—is weighted with kingdom purpose, eternal significance, and a royal destiny filled with joy and contentment. Let my dear friends, Robert and Nancy, help you embrace the mysteries of the Lord’s Providence. For when it comes to happy endings, you can’t find a better Author than the God of the Bible. Happy endings are His forte—turn the page, trust Him, and discover it for yourself." -Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center
Sexual and Marital Metaphors in Hosea, Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Ezekiel
Author: Sharon Moughtin-Mumby
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191528838
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Sharon Moughtin-Mumby considers the often unrecognised impact of different approaches to metaphor on readings of the prophtic sexual and marital metaphorical language. She outlines a practical and consciously simplified approach to metaphor, placing strong emphasis on the influence of literary context on metaphorical meaning. Drawing on this approach, she read Hosea 4-14, Jeremiah 2:1-4:4, Isaiah, Ezekiel 16 and 23, and Hosea 1-3 with fresh eyes. Her lucid new readings reveal the way in which scholarship has repeatedly stifled the prophetic metaphorical language by reading it within the 'default contexts' of 'the marriage metaphor' and 'cultic prostitution', which for so many years have been simply assumed. Readers are encouraged instead to read these diverse metaphors and similes within their distinctive literary contexts in which they have the potential to rise vividly to life, provoking the question: how are we to respond to these disquieting, powerful texts in the midst of the Hebrew Bible?
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191528838
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Sharon Moughtin-Mumby considers the often unrecognised impact of different approaches to metaphor on readings of the prophtic sexual and marital metaphorical language. She outlines a practical and consciously simplified approach to metaphor, placing strong emphasis on the influence of literary context on metaphorical meaning. Drawing on this approach, she read Hosea 4-14, Jeremiah 2:1-4:4, Isaiah, Ezekiel 16 and 23, and Hosea 1-3 with fresh eyes. Her lucid new readings reveal the way in which scholarship has repeatedly stifled the prophetic metaphorical language by reading it within the 'default contexts' of 'the marriage metaphor' and 'cultic prostitution', which for so many years have been simply assumed. Readers are encouraged instead to read these diverse metaphors and similes within their distinctive literary contexts in which they have the potential to rise vividly to life, provoking the question: how are we to respond to these disquieting, powerful texts in the midst of the Hebrew Bible?
Canaan and Israel in Antiquity: A Textbook on History and Religion
Author: K. L. Noll
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0567182584
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
This comprehensive classic textbook represents the most recent approaches to the biblical world by surveying Palestine's social, political, economic, religious and ecological changes from Palaeolithic to Roman eras. Designed for beginners with little knowledge of the ancient world, and with copious illustrations and charts, it explains how and why academic study of the past is undertaken, as well as the differences between historical and theological scholarship and the differences between ancient and modern genres of history writing. Classroom tested chapters emphasize the authenticity of the Bible as a product of an ancient culture, and the many problems with the biblical narrative as a historical source. Neither "maximalist" nor "minimalist'" it is sufficiently general to avoid confusion and to allow the assignment of supplementary readings such as biblical narratives and ancient Near Eastern texts. This new edition has been fully revised, incorporating new graphics and English translations of Near Eastern inscriptions. New material on the religiously diverse environment of Ancient Israel taking into account the latest archaeological discussions brings this book right up to date.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0567182584
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
This comprehensive classic textbook represents the most recent approaches to the biblical world by surveying Palestine's social, political, economic, religious and ecological changes from Palaeolithic to Roman eras. Designed for beginners with little knowledge of the ancient world, and with copious illustrations and charts, it explains how and why academic study of the past is undertaken, as well as the differences between historical and theological scholarship and the differences between ancient and modern genres of history writing. Classroom tested chapters emphasize the authenticity of the Bible as a product of an ancient culture, and the many problems with the biblical narrative as a historical source. Neither "maximalist" nor "minimalist'" it is sufficiently general to avoid confusion and to allow the assignment of supplementary readings such as biblical narratives and ancient Near Eastern texts. This new edition has been fully revised, incorporating new graphics and English translations of Near Eastern inscriptions. New material on the religiously diverse environment of Ancient Israel taking into account the latest archaeological discussions brings this book right up to date.
Studies in Mystical Religion
Author: Rufus Matthew Jones
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mysticism
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mysticism
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Write Right from God
Author: Tom Bird
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781627471121
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Did you ever wonder why, at times, words just poured out of you or why you feel mysteriously drawn to write a book? If so, this book is for you. It answers all of the questions about why we are really meant to write. And, as you will find, the real reason we are drawn to write has way more significance than to just sell a few books or to make a name for ourselves. In this ultimate book for all authors and aspiring writers; Best Selling Author, legendary literary mid-wife and renowned author oracle, Tom Bird, shares it all. And in doing so, Tom frees us to finally succeed in all areas of writing. If writing is something you feel pushed to do or is something you want to do, this is a book not to be missed.It will change your life and forever alter the way you look at the world and your role in it.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781627471121
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Did you ever wonder why, at times, words just poured out of you or why you feel mysteriously drawn to write a book? If so, this book is for you. It answers all of the questions about why we are really meant to write. And, as you will find, the real reason we are drawn to write has way more significance than to just sell a few books or to make a name for ourselves. In this ultimate book for all authors and aspiring writers; Best Selling Author, legendary literary mid-wife and renowned author oracle, Tom Bird, shares it all. And in doing so, Tom frees us to finally succeed in all areas of writing. If writing is something you feel pushed to do or is something you want to do, this is a book not to be missed.It will change your life and forever alter the way you look at the world and your role in it.
God Songs
Author: Paul Baloche
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781933150031
Category : Church music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(Integrity). This instructional book by songwriters Paul Baloche and Jimmy & Carol Owens covers basic songwriting principles like how to develop a song after inspiration comes, 30 characteristics that make a song memorable, 16 shared qualities of great worship songs and 12 keys to unlock writer's block. You will also learn how to gain the listener's attention quickly, find fresh ways of expressing worship and choose just the right words. God Songs also contains advice on how to make your song its best before releasing it, how to get your songs heard and used by others, and ways to minister most effectively with your music. Song stories and advice from writers and publishers such as Darlene Zschech, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Bart Millard, Craig Dunnagan and Rita Baloche are also included. Softcover, 304 pages.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781933150031
Category : Church music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
(Integrity). This instructional book by songwriters Paul Baloche and Jimmy & Carol Owens covers basic songwriting principles like how to develop a song after inspiration comes, 30 characteristics that make a song memorable, 16 shared qualities of great worship songs and 12 keys to unlock writer's block. You will also learn how to gain the listener's attention quickly, find fresh ways of expressing worship and choose just the right words. God Songs also contains advice on how to make your song its best before releasing it, how to get your songs heard and used by others, and ways to minister most effectively with your music. Song stories and advice from writers and publishers such as Darlene Zschech, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Bart Millard, Craig Dunnagan and Rita Baloche are also included. Softcover, 304 pages.
Write a Letter to God ?
Author: Linda Kay Mullinax
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 9781449744793
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What makes us want to write a letter? We write to our loved ones and friends, usually without any problems. So why do we think it sounds crazy to write God a letter? When we are in pain from an illness or the loss of a loved one, we can talk about it, and it seems to make things better. Well, why can't we sit down and write a letter to God and pour out our heart to him? Maybe we can't tell someone else how we feel with our words. Also, we can keep that letter and go back to it and read it as many times as we want to. Words are our innermost feelings put down on paper. Write God a letter, and you will treasure it for the rest of your life.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 9781449744793
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What makes us want to write a letter? We write to our loved ones and friends, usually without any problems. So why do we think it sounds crazy to write God a letter? When we are in pain from an illness or the loss of a loved one, we can talk about it, and it seems to make things better. Well, why can't we sit down and write a letter to God and pour out our heart to him? Maybe we can't tell someone else how we feel with our words. Also, we can keep that letter and go back to it and read it as many times as we want to. Words are our innermost feelings put down on paper. Write God a letter, and you will treasure it for the rest of your life.
Did God Write the Bible?
Author: Dan Hayden
Publisher: A Word from the Word
ISBN: 9780985413460
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Can we know for sure that the Bible is God's Word? Absolutely!! After 2,500 years, the Bible remains the most-read book of all time. No other book has withstood the test of time like this book, which claims to be the very Word of God. But, can we take the Bible’s claim to divine authority seriously? Dan Hayden addresses this question often posed by skeptics and provides forthright, honest answers. In addition, he answers other basic questions as well: Why did God decide to write a book? When God wrote a book, how did He do it? Who decided which manuscripts should be included? How do we know that what we have is authentic? What about all those translations and versions? Here is a valuable resource that validates the Bible’s claim to divine authority. As you read this book, you will be enticed to take a closer look at THE Book – the Bible – and to respond personally to what it says about life and life after death.
Publisher: A Word from the Word
ISBN: 9780985413460
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Can we know for sure that the Bible is God's Word? Absolutely!! After 2,500 years, the Bible remains the most-read book of all time. No other book has withstood the test of time like this book, which claims to be the very Word of God. But, can we take the Bible’s claim to divine authority seriously? Dan Hayden addresses this question often posed by skeptics and provides forthright, honest answers. In addition, he answers other basic questions as well: Why did God decide to write a book? When God wrote a book, how did He do it? Who decided which manuscripts should be included? How do we know that what we have is authentic? What about all those translations and versions? Here is a valuable resource that validates the Bible’s claim to divine authority. As you read this book, you will be enticed to take a closer look at THE Book – the Bible – and to respond personally to what it says about life and life after death.
God Wrote a Book
Author: James MacDonald
Publisher: Crossway Bibles
ISBN: 9781581346220
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Amends the doubts and misconceptions held by many regarding the infallibility, reliability, and historicity of the Bible as the inspired Word of God.
Publisher: Crossway Bibles
ISBN: 9781581346220
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Amends the doubts and misconceptions held by many regarding the infallibility, reliability, and historicity of the Bible as the inspired Word of God.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Author: Hugh Chisholm
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1090
Book Description
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1090
Book Description
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.