Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes

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• Author : E. Randolph Richards,Brandon J. O'Brien
• Publisher : InterVarsity Press
• File Size : 11,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2012-07-31
• Total pages : 240
• ISBN : 0830863478
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Brandon O'Brien and Randy Richards shed light on the ways that Western readers often misunderstand the cultural dynamics of the Bible. Identifying nine areas where commonplaces of modern Western thought diverge with the text, the authors ask us to reconsider long-held opinions about our most beloved book.

• Author : E. Randolph Richards,Richard James
• Publisher : InterVarsity Press
• File Size : 39,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2020-10-13
• Total pages : 304
• ISBN : 9780830843794
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Download Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

The Bible was written within collectivist cultures, and it's easy for Westerners to misinterpret—or miss—important elements. Combining the expertise of a biblical scholar and a missionary practitioner, this essential guidebook explores the deep social structures of the ancient Mediterranean, stripping away individualist assumptions and helping us read the Bible better.

• Author : E. Randolph Richards,Brandon J. O'Brien
• Publisher : InterVarsity Press
• File Size : 51,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2016-11-01
• Total pages : 224
• ISBN : 9780830873326
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Download Paul Behaving Badly in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

Randolph Richards and Brandon O'Brien explore the complicated persona and teachings of the apostle Paul. Unpacking his personal history and cultural context, they show how Paul both offended Roman perspectives and scandalized Jewish sensibilities, revealing a vision of Christian faith that was deeply disturbing to others in his day and remains so in ours.

• Author : E. Randolph Richards
• Publisher : InterVarsity Press
• File Size : 16,8 Mb
• Release Date : 2004-10-22
• Total pages : 260
• ISBN : 0830827889
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Download Paul and First-Century Letter Writing in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

Informed by the historical evidence and with a sharp eye for telltale clues in the Apostle Paul's letters, E. Randolph Richards takes us into his world and places us on the scene with Paul the letter writer offering a glimpse that overthrows our preconceptions and offers a new perspective on how this important portion of Christian Scripture came to be.

• Author : Manfred Brauch
• Publisher : InterVarsity Press
• File Size : 20,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2009-09-20
• Total pages : 229
• ISBN : 9780830877898
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Download Abusing Scripture in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

Virtually all Christians recognize the centrality of the Bible to their faith. Yet many Christians misquote and misapply Scripture regularly. Often those who are most passionate about the authority of the Bible are at the greatest loss when it comes to understanding its message clearly and applying it faithfully. Professor Manfred Brauch believes this kind of mistaken interpretation and application of Scripture is a detriment to the integrity of our Christian witness and contributes to profound misunderstandings in Christian belief and practice. In this practical book written with the non-specialist in mind, Manfred Brauch identifies and corrects a number of basic errors that interpret and apply biblical texts in ways that distort their meaning and message. Chapters explore issues of context, genre, consistency, author intent and other important considerations, addressing not just the act of interpretation, but also the attitudes behind the ways we choose to apply Scripture. Whether you lead a Bible study or small group, are a pastor or Sunday school teacher, are engaged in biblical study at a college or seminary, or are just an everyday Christian who wants to understand how to interpret God's Word well and recognize good interpretation (or the lack therof) when you encounter it, this important book will be an invaluable guide.

• Author : David E. Stevens
• Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
• File Size : 31,6 Mb
• Release Date : 2012-02-08
• Total pages : 310
• ISBN : 9781610974660
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Download God's New Humanity in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

"I pray . . . that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. . . . May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me." --Jesus Christ What if? What if believers of multiple ethnicities manifested the diversity in unity for which Jesus prayed? What if largely separate, homogeneous congregations--which account for nearly 92.5 percent of all churches in the United States--increasingly became connected, multiethnic congregations? What if, at eleven o'clock on Sunday mornings--or whenever believers gather to worship--local congregations were comprised of believing whites, African Americans, Koreans, Hispanics, Romanians, Native Americans, as well as the diverse mosaic of other ethnicities represented in our increasingly multicultural society? Would this not say something about the supernatural character of the gospel of reconciliation we proclaim? Jesus believed it would. That is why after praying for such diversity in unity among his followers, Jesus Christ--the Man for all nations--extended his arms and laid down his life to make it happen. This book, God's New Humanity, examines the biblical-theological vision and motivation for living in response to Jesus' prayer.

• Author : Brad Vaughn
• Publisher : InterVarsity Press
• File Size : 52,8 Mb
• Release Date : 2019-06-11
• Total pages : 252
• ISBN : 9780830873616
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Download Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

According to Brad Vaughn, some traditional East Asian cultural values are closer to those of the first-century biblical world than common Western cultural values. In this work Vaughn demonstrates how paying attention to East Asian culture provides a helpful lens for interpreting Paul's most complex letter, and we see how honor and shame shape so much of Paul's message and mission.

• Author : Mark L. Strauss
• Publisher : Baker Books
• File Size : 55,7 Mb
• Release Date : 2011-08-01
• Total pages : 282
• ISBN : 9781441232182
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Download How to Read the Bible in Changing Times in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

Many find it difficult to take words that were written thousands of years ago and apply them to twenty-first-century life in the Western world. How do we read God's unchanging Word in a world that is increasingly defined by change? How to Read the Bible in Changing Times shows everyday Christians how to interpret and apply the Scriptures regardless of time and culture. Rather than seeing the Bible as a magic answer book, a list of commands to obey, or a series of promises to claim, this insightful book allows the Bible to retain its identity as a complex, inspired document while showing that the truth it contains is relevant and life-changing. It shows the reader how to determine the meaning of the text in its original context identify culturally relative features understand what the text teaches about God, his will, and his purposes apply the truths discovered to contemporary life situations It even shows readers how to discern God's will on the many modern issues that the Bible does not directly address.

• Author : E. Randolph Richards,David B. Capes,Rodney Reeves
• Publisher : InterVarsity Press
• File Size : 16,9 Mb
• Release Date : 2017-11-21
• Total pages : 464
• ISBN : 9780830889020
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Download Rediscovering Paul in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

For some of us, the apostle Paul is intimidating, prickly, and unpredictable. But maybe it's time to get to know Paul on his own terms. Drawing on the best of contemporary scholarship, and with language shaped by conversations with today's students, this expanded edition of Rediscovering Paul gives fresh consideration to Paul’s conversion, call, and his ongoing impact on church and culture.

• Author : William W. Klein,Craig L. Blomberg,Robert L. Hubbard, Jr.
• Publisher : Zondervan Academic
• File Size : 21,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2017-03-28
• Total pages : 721
• ISBN : 9780310524182
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Download Introduction to Biblical Interpretation in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, now in its third edition, is a classic hermeneutics textbook that sets forth concise, logical, and practical guidelines for discovering the truth in God’s Word. With updates and revisions throughout that keep pace with current scholarship, this book offers students the best and most up-to-date information needed to interpret Scripture. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation: Defines and describes hermeneutics, the science of biblical interpretation Suggests effective methods to understand the meaning of the biblical text Surveys the literary, cultural, social, and historical issues that impact any text Evaluates both traditional and modern approaches to Bible interpretation Examines the reader’s role as an interpreter of the text and helps identify what the reader brings to the text that could distort its message Tackles the problem of how to apply the Bible in valid and significant ways today Provides an extensive and revised annotated list of books that readers will find helpful in the practice of biblical interpretation Used in college and seminary classrooms around the world, this volume is a trusted and valuable tool for students and other readers who desire to understand and apply the Bible.

• Author : Katie J. Rawson
• Publisher : InterVarsity Press
• File Size : 39,8 Mb
• Release Date : 2015-11-04
• Total pages : 208
• ISBN : 9780830898923
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Download Crossing Cultures with Jesus in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

You can be a missionary by crossing an ocean or by crossing the street. Filled with compelling stories, practical resources and relational tools, this guide from veteran crosscultural minister Katie Rawson shows how we can witness the way Jesus did, entering into people's worlds and drawing them into God-centered community.

• Author : David B. Capes,Rodney Reeves,E. Randolph Richards
• Publisher : InterVarsity Press
• File Size : 25,8 Mb
• Release Date : 2015-07-08
• Total pages : 272
• ISBN : 9780830898565
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Download Rediscovering Jesus in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

Who is your Jesus? This textbook introduction gives an enjoyable and challenging look at how we encounter Jesus in Scripture and our culture—from the New Testament to the gnostic gospels, historical Jesus studies, Islam, Mormonism, Hollywood and Americana. Follow the path to seeing Jesus truly and notice the difference it makes for faith and life.

• Author : Jerry Trousdale
• Publisher : Thomas Nelson
• File Size : 14,5 Mb
• Release Date : 2012-03-05
• Total pages : 208
• ISBN : 9781418550479
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Download Miraculous Movements in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

How do the people most resistant to the transformative power of the gospel come to be its most devoted followers? Miraculous Movement recounts an amazing change taking place within Muslim communities where the truth of Jesus Christ is turning around the lives of many thousands of Muslims from more than twenty people groups. Discover through the sometimes humorous, often sobering, but always enlightening and encouraging true stories how imams, sheikhs, and entire mosques are forsaking Islam and embracing Christ. This close look at what the Lord is doing to spread the gospel highlights the key scriptural principles that help Christians reach out in love to share the gospel in their own community. The authors outline the principle of service to others that open doors of opportunity to the work of the gospel. Author Jerry Trousdale works with CityTeam Ministries, an organization dedicated to helping disciples make disciples through CityTeamÆs own ministry and through training other ministries in more than thirty countries. Features includes: Outlines important principles on how to share the gospel with non-Christians Explains how ordinary people can lead neighbors to Christ in love and humility Tells many exciting and encouraging stories of Muslims who have accepted Jesus Describes CityTeamÆs unique program focused on GodÆs work through disciple-making movements, a strategy that harnesses the power of disciples making disciples and churches planting churches

• Author : Paul Borthwick
• Publisher : InterVarsity Press
• File Size : 27,9 Mb
• Release Date : 2012-10-03
• Total pages : 224
• ISBN : 0830866051
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Download Western Christians in Global Mission in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

Missions specialist Paul Borthwick brings an urgent report on how the Western church can best continue in global mission. Providing current analysis of the state of the world and Majority World opinion, Borthwick offers concrete advice for Western churches who want to avoid the pitfalls of colonialism.

• Author : Glenn R. Paauw
• Publisher : InterVarsity Press
• File Size : 21,8 Mb
• Release Date : 2016-03-30
• Total pages : 233
• ISBN : 9780830851249
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Download Saving the Bible from Ourselves in PDF, Epub, and Kindle

Has dividing the Bible into chapters and verses led to sampling Scripture rather than reading it deeply? According to author Glenn R. Paauw, misreading the Bible has divorced it from its context, leaving only a database of quick answers to life's questions. In these pages he introduces us to seven new understandings of Scripture to help us read and live the Bible well.