Author: George M. Lamsa
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062285319
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Explanations of nearly 1,000 ancient idioms, metaphors, and figures of speech in the Old and New Testaments, from a renowned Bible translator. George M. Lamsa, who was raised speaking Aramaic in a community that followed customs largely unchanged since the times of Christ, offers accurate translations of important idioms, metaphors, and figures of speech found in the Scripture—and provides clear explanations of their meaning in biblical context. Just as Shakespeare, Milton, and Browning wrote in the vernacular for English-speaking people, Moses, the prophets, and the apostles wrote for their own people in the plain language of their times, so that even the unlearned might understand God’s Word. Over the centuries, inaccurate translations and misunderstandings of customs and concepts have led to difficulties in bringing the biblical message to contemporary English-speaking readers. For example, when a man says to Jesus, “let me bury my father,” Lamsa points out that this expression means, “Let me first take care of my father until he dies.” Traditionally, scholars assumed that this man’s father was dead and that Jesus was not interested in his burial. Lamsa's scholarship offers a more accurate understanding of the intent and spirit of this passage. Idioms in the Bible Explained and a Key to the Original Gospels goes far in correcting such errors that have crept into Biblical scholarship. Obscure and difficult passages from both Old and New Testaments are listed and compared with the King James version (though it will be helpful when used with any English version). These make clear the original meaning of such ancient idioms and assure that our grasp of the biblical message is more sound and rewarding. To further uncover the original teachings of Scripture, Lamsa discusses at greater length such topics as “The Language of Jesus,” “Aramaic Phraseology,” “The Sayings of Jesus,” “Early Translations,” and more.
Idioms in the Bible Explained and a Key to the Original Gospels
Author: George M. Lamsa
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062285319
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Explanations of nearly 1,000 ancient idioms, metaphors, and figures of speech in the Old and New Testaments, from a renowned Bible translator. George M. Lamsa, who was raised speaking Aramaic in a community that followed customs largely unchanged since the times of Christ, offers accurate translations of important idioms, metaphors, and figures of speech found in the Scripture—and provides clear explanations of their meaning in biblical context. Just as Shakespeare, Milton, and Browning wrote in the vernacular for English-speaking people, Moses, the prophets, and the apostles wrote for their own people in the plain language of their times, so that even the unlearned might understand God’s Word. Over the centuries, inaccurate translations and misunderstandings of customs and concepts have led to difficulties in bringing the biblical message to contemporary English-speaking readers. For example, when a man says to Jesus, “let me bury my father,” Lamsa points out that this expression means, “Let me first take care of my father until he dies.” Traditionally, scholars assumed that this man’s father was dead and that Jesus was not interested in his burial. Lamsa's scholarship offers a more accurate understanding of the intent and spirit of this passage. Idioms in the Bible Explained and a Key to the Original Gospels goes far in correcting such errors that have crept into Biblical scholarship. Obscure and difficult passages from both Old and New Testaments are listed and compared with the King James version (though it will be helpful when used with any English version). These make clear the original meaning of such ancient idioms and assure that our grasp of the biblical message is more sound and rewarding. To further uncover the original teachings of Scripture, Lamsa discusses at greater length such topics as “The Language of Jesus,” “Aramaic Phraseology,” “The Sayings of Jesus,” “Early Translations,” and more.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062285319
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Explanations of nearly 1,000 ancient idioms, metaphors, and figures of speech in the Old and New Testaments, from a renowned Bible translator. George M. Lamsa, who was raised speaking Aramaic in a community that followed customs largely unchanged since the times of Christ, offers accurate translations of important idioms, metaphors, and figures of speech found in the Scripture—and provides clear explanations of their meaning in biblical context. Just as Shakespeare, Milton, and Browning wrote in the vernacular for English-speaking people, Moses, the prophets, and the apostles wrote for their own people in the plain language of their times, so that even the unlearned might understand God’s Word. Over the centuries, inaccurate translations and misunderstandings of customs and concepts have led to difficulties in bringing the biblical message to contemporary English-speaking readers. For example, when a man says to Jesus, “let me bury my father,” Lamsa points out that this expression means, “Let me first take care of my father until he dies.” Traditionally, scholars assumed that this man’s father was dead and that Jesus was not interested in his burial. Lamsa's scholarship offers a more accurate understanding of the intent and spirit of this passage. Idioms in the Bible Explained and a Key to the Original Gospels goes far in correcting such errors that have crept into Biblical scholarship. Obscure and difficult passages from both Old and New Testaments are listed and compared with the King James version (though it will be helpful when used with any English version). These make clear the original meaning of such ancient idioms and assure that our grasp of the biblical message is more sound and rewarding. To further uncover the original teachings of Scripture, Lamsa discusses at greater length such topics as “The Language of Jesus,” “Aramaic Phraseology,” “The Sayings of Jesus,” “Early Translations,” and more.
Hebrew Idioms Found in the Bible
Author: Mark Uraine
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365996123
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Language is a curious thing. We know that God communicates to us through His Word - the Bible. He reaches out in words of a distant language; one that we don't understand. This book attempts to communicate those cultural idioms and expressions that we so often glaze over, or misinterpret.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365996123
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Language is a curious thing. We know that God communicates to us through His Word - the Bible. He reaches out in words of a distant language; one that we don't understand. This book attempts to communicate those cultural idioms and expressions that we so often glaze over, or misinterpret.
Holy Bible
Author: George M. Lamsa
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006222509X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1069
Book Description
This handsome new edition of the authoritative English translation of the Aramaic (Syriac) Old and New Testaments--the language of Jesus--clarifies difficult passages and offers fresh insight on the Bible's message.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006222509X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1069
Book Description
This handsome new edition of the authoritative English translation of the Aramaic (Syriac) Old and New Testaments--the language of Jesus--clarifies difficult passages and offers fresh insight on the Bible's message.
Figures of Speech Used in the Bible Explained and Illustrated
Author: E. W. Bullinger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614278351
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
Book Description
2011 Hardcover Reprint of 1898 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Many consider Bullinger's handbook to be the best one on the subject. According to Walter Kaiser, "this book should be on every exegete's shelf alongside the Greek and Hebrew lexicons and grammars." Bullinger sets out 217 distinct figures of speech present in Scripture. He gives for each the pronunciation and etymology of its name, and then a number of passages of Scripture in which it appears, accompanied by a full explanation. In all, nearly eight thousand passages are thus cited.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614278351
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
Book Description
2011 Hardcover Reprint of 1898 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Many consider Bullinger's handbook to be the best one on the subject. According to Walter Kaiser, "this book should be on every exegete's shelf alongside the Greek and Hebrew lexicons and grammars." Bullinger sets out 217 distinct figures of speech present in Scripture. He gives for each the pronunciation and etymology of its name, and then a number of passages of Scripture in which it appears, accompanied by a full explanation. In all, nearly eight thousand passages are thus cited.
Marriage
Author: Buddy Helms
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1616631619
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Could you counsel someone who is considering marriage or having difficulty in his/her relationship and explain God's real purpose for marriage? Would you like to be able to explain the meaning of marriage to your children and friends but aren't sure how? Have you been dead-ended by our culture's definition of marriage? What's the deal with marriage anyway? A lot. God's design for marriage goes deeper than just saying, 'I do.' And just as God's story of redemption starts in Genesis and ends with John's Revelation, so does the story and purpose of marriage. Learn to read between the lines and join Buddy Helms in an eye-opening and page-turning journey through the Bible. You'll hear what many have to say about interpreting the Bible's metaphors, similes, and types and discover what God has been trying to communicate to the world since the beginning of time. Marriage: What's the Deal? The deal is: you'll never look at marriage the same. [H]e offers a layered, nuanced interpretation of Scripture that simultaneously will strengthen marriages and intensify Christians' understanding of the intimate relationship between Christ and His church. —Marv Knox, Editor of the Baptist Standard
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1616631619
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Could you counsel someone who is considering marriage or having difficulty in his/her relationship and explain God's real purpose for marriage? Would you like to be able to explain the meaning of marriage to your children and friends but aren't sure how? Have you been dead-ended by our culture's definition of marriage? What's the deal with marriage anyway? A lot. God's design for marriage goes deeper than just saying, 'I do.' And just as God's story of redemption starts in Genesis and ends with John's Revelation, so does the story and purpose of marriage. Learn to read between the lines and join Buddy Helms in an eye-opening and page-turning journey through the Bible. You'll hear what many have to say about interpreting the Bible's metaphors, similes, and types and discover what God has been trying to communicate to the world since the beginning of time. Marriage: What's the Deal? The deal is: you'll never look at marriage the same. [H]e offers a layered, nuanced interpretation of Scripture that simultaneously will strengthen marriages and intensify Christians' understanding of the intimate relationship between Christ and His church. —Marv Knox, Editor of the Baptist Standard
Contacting God
Author: Sheryl Hardin
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1598862596
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Moses, Jesus, and Paul communicated with God directly. What if we could communicate with God even in today's world just as they did? Is it possible to ask a question of God and get an answer back? Author Sheryl Hardin answers with a resounding 'Yes ' In "Contacting God," she gives evidence that the God of conversation, revelation, and personal guidance is as present for us today as during biblical times. She explains that God has not changed, becoming a distant recluse who can only be known academically. Instead, she suggests perhaps it is not God, but ourselves who are distant and uncommunicative. "Contacting God" offers a method of contemplative prayer designed to establish the kind of close relationship with God that includes learning to hear the direction of Spirit in your life. In a down-to-earth, warm, and personal style, Sheryl shares her extensive experience with prayer, and guides you through each step, providing biblical references along the way. Practical exercises help you towards connection with the Presence of the living God waiting to be recognized within you. "Contacting God" invites you to come apart for a while to enjoy the quiet of a peaceful reunion deep in the heart of God.
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1598862596
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Moses, Jesus, and Paul communicated with God directly. What if we could communicate with God even in today's world just as they did? Is it possible to ask a question of God and get an answer back? Author Sheryl Hardin answers with a resounding 'Yes ' In "Contacting God," she gives evidence that the God of conversation, revelation, and personal guidance is as present for us today as during biblical times. She explains that God has not changed, becoming a distant recluse who can only be known academically. Instead, she suggests perhaps it is not God, but ourselves who are distant and uncommunicative. "Contacting God" offers a method of contemplative prayer designed to establish the kind of close relationship with God that includes learning to hear the direction of Spirit in your life. In a down-to-earth, warm, and personal style, Sheryl shares her extensive experience with prayer, and guides you through each step, providing biblical references along the way. Practical exercises help you towards connection with the Presence of the living God waiting to be recognized within you. "Contacting God" invites you to come apart for a while to enjoy the quiet of a peaceful reunion deep in the heart of God.
Help Me Understand the Bible
Author: Clarence Whetstone
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490827188
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
We approach the Bible with American eyes and therefore completely miss or misunderstand so much of it. It is an old Middle Eastern book. To really understand it, we must try to understand their culture, theology, language, and thinking. A good translation is just the first step in understanding the Bible. Figures of speech that are second-nature to native speakersbut often bizarre to othersare especially difficult. When these are further clouded by differences in customs, grasping the original meaning can be very difficult. What most of us fail to realize is that we do not think the same way the writers of the Bible thought. The logic we find so easy and familiar did not yet exist when most of the Bible was written. Without considering those differences, we try to impose on Hebrew word-pictures our Greek logic patterns. Sometimes it works, and at other times the results are disastrous. No wonder we have loud conflict and seething separation within the church today, in direct violation of Jesus prayer for unity within his body. This book is the result of years of answering questions from students and friends. It can be understood by anyone who can read a newspaper. The Bible is the record of Gods intervention in human affairs, and where he draws a lost and hurting world to himself. Despite the critics shrill cries, the Bible can be understood.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490827188
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
We approach the Bible with American eyes and therefore completely miss or misunderstand so much of it. It is an old Middle Eastern book. To really understand it, we must try to understand their culture, theology, language, and thinking. A good translation is just the first step in understanding the Bible. Figures of speech that are second-nature to native speakersbut often bizarre to othersare especially difficult. When these are further clouded by differences in customs, grasping the original meaning can be very difficult. What most of us fail to realize is that we do not think the same way the writers of the Bible thought. The logic we find so easy and familiar did not yet exist when most of the Bible was written. Without considering those differences, we try to impose on Hebrew word-pictures our Greek logic patterns. Sometimes it works, and at other times the results are disastrous. No wonder we have loud conflict and seething separation within the church today, in direct violation of Jesus prayer for unity within his body. This book is the result of years of answering questions from students and friends. It can be understood by anyone who can read a newspaper. The Bible is the record of Gods intervention in human affairs, and where he draws a lost and hurting world to himself. Despite the critics shrill cries, the Bible can be understood.
The Seamless Bible
Author:
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768422310
Category : Apostles
Languages : en
Pages : 1153
Book Description
More than 25 years in the making, The Seamless Bible presents the entire New Testament arranged in sequential order, with special care given to preserve and blend the original New King James text into one continuous flow of events. The books of the New Testament are used to create a biblical biography of unique simplicity that details the life of Jesus. Every available reference was researched, and studied in the compilation of this book, including other versions of the bible, bible reference, and related scriptural texts.
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768422310
Category : Apostles
Languages : en
Pages : 1153
Book Description
More than 25 years in the making, The Seamless Bible presents the entire New Testament arranged in sequential order, with special care given to preserve and blend the original New King James text into one continuous flow of events. The books of the New Testament are used to create a biblical biography of unique simplicity that details the life of Jesus. Every available reference was researched, and studied in the compilation of this book, including other versions of the bible, bible reference, and related scriptural texts.
Understanding Jesus
Author: Joe Amaral
Publisher: FaithWords
ISBN: 1455512494
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Modern-day Christians often bring their own presuppositions and assumptions to the reading of the Bible, not realizing how deeply their understanding of Christ's life and teachings is affected by a 21st-century worldview. In Understanding Jesus, author Joe Amaral delves deep into Jewish history, societal mores, and cultural traditions, closing the gap created by geographical distance and over two thousand years of history. Using a chronological approach to the life of Christ, he guides the reader through significant events such as Jesus' birth, baptism, and crucifixion, pointing out illuminating details that that the Western mind would normally miss. Amaral's premise is that to understand Jesus, we must understand the time and place in which he was born, the background from which he drew his illustrations, and the audience he spoke to. Throughout the book he explores specific terms, places, and events for their significance and shows how they add richness and meaning to the text. Topics include the connection between Jesus and John the Baptist, the annual Feasts and why they are important to modern Christianity, Jewish customs such as foot-washing, clean and unclean foods, paying tribute to political governments, and the significance of various miracles. In Understanding Jesus, Amaral draws back the curtain on a way of life that existed during the reign of the Caesars, and in doing so, reveals truths about the way we live more than two thousand years later, half a world away.
Publisher: FaithWords
ISBN: 1455512494
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Modern-day Christians often bring their own presuppositions and assumptions to the reading of the Bible, not realizing how deeply their understanding of Christ's life and teachings is affected by a 21st-century worldview. In Understanding Jesus, author Joe Amaral delves deep into Jewish history, societal mores, and cultural traditions, closing the gap created by geographical distance and over two thousand years of history. Using a chronological approach to the life of Christ, he guides the reader through significant events such as Jesus' birth, baptism, and crucifixion, pointing out illuminating details that that the Western mind would normally miss. Amaral's premise is that to understand Jesus, we must understand the time and place in which he was born, the background from which he drew his illustrations, and the audience he spoke to. Throughout the book he explores specific terms, places, and events for their significance and shows how they add richness and meaning to the text. Topics include the connection between Jesus and John the Baptist, the annual Feasts and why they are important to modern Christianity, Jewish customs such as foot-washing, clean and unclean foods, paying tribute to political governments, and the significance of various miracles. In Understanding Jesus, Amaral draws back the curtain on a way of life that existed during the reign of the Caesars, and in doing so, reveals truths about the way we live more than two thousand years later, half a world away.
The Kingdom of God
Author: Jeff Lowe
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1604770732
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This prophetic book offers details about what is now happening in the Kingdom of God, where it will be in the near future, and in the millennium period. (Practical Life)
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1604770732
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This prophetic book offers details about what is now happening in the Kingdom of God, where it will be in the near future, and in the millennium period. (Practical Life)