Author: T. W. Pope
Publisher: Bible Word Search Puzzles Jumb
ISBN: 9781728829623
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A New Way To Read and Study The BibleBible Word Search Read Through The Bible Old Testament Jumbo Print Flower Lover's Edition Old Testament Volume 51: 2 Samuel #3 - Chapters 15-19 - Contains every word Author: Unknown, but thought to be Nathan and/or Gad. Snapshot: David becomes King. Wanting a new way to read and study the bible, we developed our new series. Too often bible word search books just have words from the bible with no context. Let's face it, having a list of words from the bible does not do you much good as far as your christian walk is concerned. Yeah, it may be fun but what do you take away from it? Not anymore. Contains The Bible Text Our word search contains the complete verses from the selected bible chapters. Start in the Old Testament Genesis Volume 1 and work your way all the way through the New Testament to Revelation. When you are finished you can say "I not only had fun doing word search books, but I read through the Complete Bible" The complete verses are listed, so you can meditate and study the word as you go. The selected words are highlighted in bold. The search words are also in a list below the verse text in all capital letters like the puzzle. So you can cross out the words leaving the verse text untouched for further study. Now you can have fun while you study the bible. Bible verses are from the King James Version [KJV] No Boring Book Covers Our Flower Lover's edition has full color images of various flowers on the cover. No boring covers you can add a little color to your life That is why we made our "Flower Lover's Edition" Now all you flower lovers can enjoy God's creation while you read and study His word. A welcome edition to your end table or to carry with you to bible study. Use Anywhere Bible Study Senior Groups Nursing Homes Youth Groups Vacation Bible School and many more Large Jumbo Print Our series uses large jumbo print, making it easy for those with failing eyesight. Each puzzle takes up the whole right side page making them easy to read. The pages are 8 1/2 x 11, so the pages are big to make it easy to read and fill out the puzzles. We trust you will enjoy "Bible Word Search Puzzles Jumbo Print Flower Lover's Edition Old Testament"
Bible Word Search Read Through the Bible Old Testament Volume 51: 2 Samuel #3 Extra Large Print
Author: T. W. Pope
Publisher: Bible Word Search Puzzles Jumb
ISBN: 9781728829623
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A New Way To Read and Study The BibleBible Word Search Read Through The Bible Old Testament Jumbo Print Flower Lover's Edition Old Testament Volume 51: 2 Samuel #3 - Chapters 15-19 - Contains every word Author: Unknown, but thought to be Nathan and/or Gad. Snapshot: David becomes King. Wanting a new way to read and study the bible, we developed our new series. Too often bible word search books just have words from the bible with no context. Let's face it, having a list of words from the bible does not do you much good as far as your christian walk is concerned. Yeah, it may be fun but what do you take away from it? Not anymore. Contains The Bible Text Our word search contains the complete verses from the selected bible chapters. Start in the Old Testament Genesis Volume 1 and work your way all the way through the New Testament to Revelation. When you are finished you can say "I not only had fun doing word search books, but I read through the Complete Bible" The complete verses are listed, so you can meditate and study the word as you go. The selected words are highlighted in bold. The search words are also in a list below the verse text in all capital letters like the puzzle. So you can cross out the words leaving the verse text untouched for further study. Now you can have fun while you study the bible. Bible verses are from the King James Version [KJV] No Boring Book Covers Our Flower Lover's edition has full color images of various flowers on the cover. No boring covers you can add a little color to your life That is why we made our "Flower Lover's Edition" Now all you flower lovers can enjoy God's creation while you read and study His word. A welcome edition to your end table or to carry with you to bible study. Use Anywhere Bible Study Senior Groups Nursing Homes Youth Groups Vacation Bible School and many more Large Jumbo Print Our series uses large jumbo print, making it easy for those with failing eyesight. Each puzzle takes up the whole right side page making them easy to read. The pages are 8 1/2 x 11, so the pages are big to make it easy to read and fill out the puzzles. We trust you will enjoy "Bible Word Search Puzzles Jumbo Print Flower Lover's Edition Old Testament"
Publisher: Bible Word Search Puzzles Jumb
ISBN: 9781728829623
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A New Way To Read and Study The BibleBible Word Search Read Through The Bible Old Testament Jumbo Print Flower Lover's Edition Old Testament Volume 51: 2 Samuel #3 - Chapters 15-19 - Contains every word Author: Unknown, but thought to be Nathan and/or Gad. Snapshot: David becomes King. Wanting a new way to read and study the bible, we developed our new series. Too often bible word search books just have words from the bible with no context. Let's face it, having a list of words from the bible does not do you much good as far as your christian walk is concerned. Yeah, it may be fun but what do you take away from it? Not anymore. Contains The Bible Text Our word search contains the complete verses from the selected bible chapters. Start in the Old Testament Genesis Volume 1 and work your way all the way through the New Testament to Revelation. When you are finished you can say "I not only had fun doing word search books, but I read through the Complete Bible" The complete verses are listed, so you can meditate and study the word as you go. The selected words are highlighted in bold. The search words are also in a list below the verse text in all capital letters like the puzzle. So you can cross out the words leaving the verse text untouched for further study. Now you can have fun while you study the bible. Bible verses are from the King James Version [KJV] No Boring Book Covers Our Flower Lover's edition has full color images of various flowers on the cover. No boring covers you can add a little color to your life That is why we made our "Flower Lover's Edition" Now all you flower lovers can enjoy God's creation while you read and study His word. A welcome edition to your end table or to carry with you to bible study. Use Anywhere Bible Study Senior Groups Nursing Homes Youth Groups Vacation Bible School and many more Large Jumbo Print Our series uses large jumbo print, making it easy for those with failing eyesight. Each puzzle takes up the whole right side page making them easy to read. The pages are 8 1/2 x 11, so the pages are big to make it easy to read and fill out the puzzles. We trust you will enjoy "Bible Word Search Puzzles Jumbo Print Flower Lover's Edition Old Testament"
The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel
Author: Robert Alter
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393070255
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
"A masterpiece of contemporary Bible translation and commentary."—Los Angeles Times Book Review, Best Books of 1999 Acclaimed for its masterful new translation and insightful commentary, The David Story is a fresh, vivid rendition of one of the great works in Western literature. Robert Alter's brilliant translation gives us David, the beautiful, musical hero who slays Goliath and, through his struggles with Saul, advances to the kingship of Israel. But this David is also fully human: an ambitious, calculating man who navigates his life's course with a flawed moral vision. The consequences for him, his family, and his nation are tragic and bloody. Historical personage and full-blooded imagining, David is the creation of a literary artist comparable to the Shakespeare of the history plays.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393070255
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
"A masterpiece of contemporary Bible translation and commentary."—Los Angeles Times Book Review, Best Books of 1999 Acclaimed for its masterful new translation and insightful commentary, The David Story is a fresh, vivid rendition of one of the great works in Western literature. Robert Alter's brilliant translation gives us David, the beautiful, musical hero who slays Goliath and, through his struggles with Saul, advances to the kingship of Israel. But this David is also fully human: an ambitious, calculating man who navigates his life's course with a flawed moral vision. The consequences for him, his family, and his nation are tragic and bloody. Historical personage and full-blooded imagining, David is the creation of a literary artist comparable to the Shakespeare of the history plays.
Holy Bible (NIV)
Author: Various Authors,
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310294142
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 6793
Book Description
The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310294142
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 6793
Book Description
The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.
Historical Linguistics and Biblical Hebrew
Author: Robert Rezetko
Publisher: Society of Biblical Lit
ISBN: 1628370467
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" html meta content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1" http-equiv="content-type" body A philologically robust approach to the history of ancient Hebrew In this book the authors work toward constructing an approach to the history of ancient Hebrew that overcomes the chasm of academic specialization. The authors illustrate how cross-textual variable analysis and variation analysis advance research on Biblical Hebrew and correct theories based on extra-linguistic assumptions, intuitions, and ideologies by focusing on variation of forms/uses in the Masoretic text and variation between the Masoretic text and other textual traditions. Features: A unique approach that examines the nature of the sources and the description of their language together Extensive bibliography for further research Tables of linguistic variables and parallels
Publisher: Society of Biblical Lit
ISBN: 1628370467
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" html meta content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1" http-equiv="content-type" body A philologically robust approach to the history of ancient Hebrew In this book the authors work toward constructing an approach to the history of ancient Hebrew that overcomes the chasm of academic specialization. The authors illustrate how cross-textual variable analysis and variation analysis advance research on Biblical Hebrew and correct theories based on extra-linguistic assumptions, intuitions, and ideologies by focusing on variation of forms/uses in the Masoretic text and variation between the Masoretic text and other textual traditions. Features: A unique approach that examines the nature of the sources and the description of their language together Extensive bibliography for further research Tables of linguistic variables and parallels
NIV Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition, Personal Size
Author: Tyndale
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1496440110
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 2493
Book Description
Trusted & Treasured by Millions of Readers over 30 years, the Life Application(R) Study Bible Is Today's #1-Selling Study Bible, and a Bible for All Times. Now it has been thoroughly updated and expanded, offering even more relevant insights for understanding and applying God's Word to everyday life in today's world. Discover How You Can Apply the Bible to Your Life Today Now with a fresh two-color interior design and meaningfully updated study notes and features, this Bible will help you understand God's Word better than ever. It answers questions that you may have about the text and provides you practical yet powerful ways to apply the Bible to your life every day. Study the stories and teachings of the Bible with verse-by-verse commentary. Gain wisdom from people in the Bible by exploring their accomplishments and learning from their mistakes. Survey the big picture of each book through overviews, vital statistics, outlines, and timelines, and grasp difficult concepts using in-text maps, charts, and diagrams--all to help you do life God's way, every day. The Personal Size editions are for people who like to carry their study Bible with them. Features: (Enhanced, updated, and with new content added throughout) Now more than 10,000 Life Application(R) notes and features Over 100 Life Application(R) profiles of key Bible people Introductions and overviews for each book of the Bible More than 500 maps & charts placed for quick reference Dictionary/concordance Extensive side-column cross-reference system to facilitate deeper study Life Application(R) index to notes, charts, maps, and profiles Refreshed design with a second color for visual clarity 16 pages of full-color maps Quality Smyth-sewn binding--durable, made for frequent use, and lays flat when open Presentation page Single-column format Christian Worker's Resource, a special supplement to enhance the reader's ministry effectiveness Full text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1496440110
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 2493
Book Description
Trusted & Treasured by Millions of Readers over 30 years, the Life Application(R) Study Bible Is Today's #1-Selling Study Bible, and a Bible for All Times. Now it has been thoroughly updated and expanded, offering even more relevant insights for understanding and applying God's Word to everyday life in today's world. Discover How You Can Apply the Bible to Your Life Today Now with a fresh two-color interior design and meaningfully updated study notes and features, this Bible will help you understand God's Word better than ever. It answers questions that you may have about the text and provides you practical yet powerful ways to apply the Bible to your life every day. Study the stories and teachings of the Bible with verse-by-verse commentary. Gain wisdom from people in the Bible by exploring their accomplishments and learning from their mistakes. Survey the big picture of each book through overviews, vital statistics, outlines, and timelines, and grasp difficult concepts using in-text maps, charts, and diagrams--all to help you do life God's way, every day. The Personal Size editions are for people who like to carry their study Bible with them. Features: (Enhanced, updated, and with new content added throughout) Now more than 10,000 Life Application(R) notes and features Over 100 Life Application(R) profiles of key Bible people Introductions and overviews for each book of the Bible More than 500 maps & charts placed for quick reference Dictionary/concordance Extensive side-column cross-reference system to facilitate deeper study Life Application(R) index to notes, charts, maps, and profiles Refreshed design with a second color for visual clarity 16 pages of full-color maps Quality Smyth-sewn binding--durable, made for frequent use, and lays flat when open Presentation page Single-column format Christian Worker's Resource, a special supplement to enhance the reader's ministry effectiveness Full text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
The Fate of Justice and Righteousness During David's Reign
Author: Richard G. Smith
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0567026841
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Revision of the author's thesis (Ph.D.--University of Cambridge, 2001) presented under the title: The figure of Joab and the fate of "justice and righteousness" during David's reign: rereading the so-called "court history" according to 2 Samuel 8:15-20:26.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0567026841
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Revision of the author's thesis (Ph.D.--University of Cambridge, 2001) presented under the title: The figure of Joab and the fate of "justice and righteousness" during David's reign: rereading the so-called "court history" according to 2 Samuel 8:15-20:26.
1 Kings, Volume 12
Author: Simon DeVries
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 0310588634
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope. Translation—the author’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English. Notes—the author’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation. Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here. Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research. Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues. General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliography contains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 0310588634
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope. Translation—the author’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English. Notes—the author’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation. Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here. Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research. Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues. General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliography contains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.
Bible Word Search Extra Large Print Old Testament Volume 51
Author: T. W. Pope
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781791669270
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A New Way To Read and Study The BibleBible Word Search Puzzles For Adults Jumbo Print Butterfly Edition Old Testament Volume 51: 2 Samuel #3 - Chapters 15-19, Contains every word.. Unknown, but thought to be Nathan and/or Gad. Snapshot: David becomes King.. Wanting a new way to read and study the bible, we developed our new series. Too often bible word search books just have words from the bible with no context. Let's face it, having a list of words from the bible does not do you much good as far as your christian walk is concerned. Yeah, it may be fun but what do you take away from it? Not anymore. Contains The Bible Text Our word search contains the complete verses from the selected bible chapters. Start in the Old Testament Genesis Volume 1 and work your way all the way through the New Testament to Revelation. When you are finished you can say "I not only had fun doing word search books, but I read through the Complete Bible" The complete verses are listed, so you can meditate and study the word as you go. The selected words are highlighted in bold. The search words are also in a list below the verse text in all capital letters like the puzzle. So you can cross out the words leaving the verse text untouched for further study. Now you can have fun while you study the bible. Bible verses are from the King James Version [KJV] No Boring Book Covers Our Butterfly Lover's edition has full color images of various butterflies on the cover. No boring covers you can add a little color to your life That is why we made our "Butterfly Lover's Edition" Now all you butterfly lovers can enjoy God's creation while you read and study His word. A welcome edition to your end table or to carry with you to bible study. Use Anywhere Bible Study Senior Groups Nursing Homes Youth Groups Vacation Bible School and many more Large Jumbo Print Our series uses large jumbo print, making it easy for those with failing eyesight. Each puzzle takes up the whole right side page making them easy to read. The pages are 8 1/2 x 11, so the pages are big to make it easy to read and fill out the puzzles. We trust you will enjoy "Bible Word Search Puzzles For Adults Jumbo Print Butterfly Edition Old Testament"
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781791669270
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A New Way To Read and Study The BibleBible Word Search Puzzles For Adults Jumbo Print Butterfly Edition Old Testament Volume 51: 2 Samuel #3 - Chapters 15-19, Contains every word.. Unknown, but thought to be Nathan and/or Gad. Snapshot: David becomes King.. Wanting a new way to read and study the bible, we developed our new series. Too often bible word search books just have words from the bible with no context. Let's face it, having a list of words from the bible does not do you much good as far as your christian walk is concerned. Yeah, it may be fun but what do you take away from it? Not anymore. Contains The Bible Text Our word search contains the complete verses from the selected bible chapters. Start in the Old Testament Genesis Volume 1 and work your way all the way through the New Testament to Revelation. When you are finished you can say "I not only had fun doing word search books, but I read through the Complete Bible" The complete verses are listed, so you can meditate and study the word as you go. The selected words are highlighted in bold. The search words are also in a list below the verse text in all capital letters like the puzzle. So you can cross out the words leaving the verse text untouched for further study. Now you can have fun while you study the bible. Bible verses are from the King James Version [KJV] No Boring Book Covers Our Butterfly Lover's edition has full color images of various butterflies on the cover. No boring covers you can add a little color to your life That is why we made our "Butterfly Lover's Edition" Now all you butterfly lovers can enjoy God's creation while you read and study His word. A welcome edition to your end table or to carry with you to bible study. Use Anywhere Bible Study Senior Groups Nursing Homes Youth Groups Vacation Bible School and many more Large Jumbo Print Our series uses large jumbo print, making it easy for those with failing eyesight. Each puzzle takes up the whole right side page making them easy to read. The pages are 8 1/2 x 11, so the pages are big to make it easy to read and fill out the puzzles. We trust you will enjoy "Bible Word Search Puzzles For Adults Jumbo Print Butterfly Edition Old Testament"
The New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Author: Thomas Nelson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0310143527
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1537
Book Description
An exhaustive cross-referencing tool for interpreting Scripture with Scripture. The Bible is its own best commentary. To truly understand what the Bible teaches about a subject, we must consult all of what the Bible itself says about it. The New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge allows you to do just that, providing a selection of other verses which shed light upon, clarify, or explain the verse you are consulting. Unlike a concordance, which is an alphabetical index to the words of the Bible, the cross-references given in the New Treasury are not merely to the same word, but to the same or a related thought, theme, doctrine, subject, concept, or literary motif, even when expressed in entirely different words. Special Features: Indicates degree of clarity, significance, or relationship between references Can be used with any translation or edition of the Bible Is arranged like the Bible (divided into the same books, chapters, and verses) for ease of use Provides a far more complete selection of cross-references than can be found in any other source Contains dozens of special study aids to help you develop powerful lessons or sermons--straight from the Bible itself Contains multiple indexes (subjects, figures of speech, etc.) Uses Strong's numbering system Uses a new font that makes it easier to read than previous versions No combination of other Bible study tools quite duplicates the carefully-research and indexed content in The New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. When used effectively, this invaluable resource will change your life.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0310143527
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1537
Book Description
An exhaustive cross-referencing tool for interpreting Scripture with Scripture. The Bible is its own best commentary. To truly understand what the Bible teaches about a subject, we must consult all of what the Bible itself says about it. The New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge allows you to do just that, providing a selection of other verses which shed light upon, clarify, or explain the verse you are consulting. Unlike a concordance, which is an alphabetical index to the words of the Bible, the cross-references given in the New Treasury are not merely to the same word, but to the same or a related thought, theme, doctrine, subject, concept, or literary motif, even when expressed in entirely different words. Special Features: Indicates degree of clarity, significance, or relationship between references Can be used with any translation or edition of the Bible Is arranged like the Bible (divided into the same books, chapters, and verses) for ease of use Provides a far more complete selection of cross-references than can be found in any other source Contains dozens of special study aids to help you develop powerful lessons or sermons--straight from the Bible itself Contains multiple indexes (subjects, figures of speech, etc.) Uses Strong's numbering system Uses a new font that makes it easier to read than previous versions No combination of other Bible study tools quite duplicates the carefully-research and indexed content in The New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. When used effectively, this invaluable resource will change your life.
A Biblical Theology of Gerassapience
Author: Joel A. A. Ajayi
Publisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9781433107856
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Ancient cultures, such as that of the Hebrews, commonly associated wisdom with advanced years. In A Biblical Theology of Gerassapience the author investigates the validity of this correlation through an eclectic approach - including linguistic semantic, tradition-historical, and socio-anthropological methods - to pertinent biblical and extra-biblical texts. There are significant variations in the estimation of gerassapience (or «old-age wisdom») in each period of ancient Israel's life - that is, in pre-monarchical, monarchical, and post-monarchical Israel. Throughout this study, appropriate cross-cultural parallels are drawn from the cultures of ancient Israel's neighbors and of modern societies, such as the West African Yoruba tribe. The overall results are bi-dimensional. On the one hand, there are semantic elements of gerassapience, such as the elusiveness of «wisdom» and the mild fluidity of «old age». Both terms have strong contextual affinity with minimal exceptions. Thus, the attribution of wisdom to old age is evident but not absolute in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). On the other hand, gerassapience is depicted as primarily didactic, through direct and indirect instructions and counsels of the elderly, fostering the saging fear-of-Yahweh legacies. On the whole, socio-anthropocentric tendencies of gerassapience (that is, of making old age a repertoire of wisdom) are checked by theological warrants of theosapience (Yahwistic wisdom). Therefore, in the Hebrew Bible, the fear of Yahweh is also the beginning of growing old and wise.
Publisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9781433107856
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Ancient cultures, such as that of the Hebrews, commonly associated wisdom with advanced years. In A Biblical Theology of Gerassapience the author investigates the validity of this correlation through an eclectic approach - including linguistic semantic, tradition-historical, and socio-anthropological methods - to pertinent biblical and extra-biblical texts. There are significant variations in the estimation of gerassapience (or «old-age wisdom») in each period of ancient Israel's life - that is, in pre-monarchical, monarchical, and post-monarchical Israel. Throughout this study, appropriate cross-cultural parallels are drawn from the cultures of ancient Israel's neighbors and of modern societies, such as the West African Yoruba tribe. The overall results are bi-dimensional. On the one hand, there are semantic elements of gerassapience, such as the elusiveness of «wisdom» and the mild fluidity of «old age». Both terms have strong contextual affinity with minimal exceptions. Thus, the attribution of wisdom to old age is evident but not absolute in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). On the other hand, gerassapience is depicted as primarily didactic, through direct and indirect instructions and counsels of the elderly, fostering the saging fear-of-Yahweh legacies. On the whole, socio-anthropocentric tendencies of gerassapience (that is, of making old age a repertoire of wisdom) are checked by theological warrants of theosapience (Yahwistic wisdom). Therefore, in the Hebrew Bible, the fear of Yahweh is also the beginning of growing old and wise.