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Organised into six major sections in all, the book covers from the period of the patriarchs and the Exodus to the Babylonian captivity in the Old Testament, and from the 12 apostles to the epistles of Paul in the New Testament. Information about such biblical events as the ten plagues and the revolt of the Maccabees is enhanced by discussions of the festivals that now commemorate these events, and information about such key people of the Bibleas Joseph is complemented by an excersus, a fuller tr...

Savor Each Rich Word of Scripture If you've ever skimmed past words in Scripture that seemed unclear or confusing, you may have missed the depth and wisdom that these verses hold for your life. See God's Word with new eyes and experience the full impact of its message! Adapted from the classic Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words by W.E. Vine, this modern, reader-friendly handbook focuses on 300 must-know Bible words that will help you better understand Scripture. For each entry, you...

Pastoral work has been described as stressful, tough, demanding, sometimes misunderstood, and often underappreciated and underpaid. Ministers devote themselves to caring for their congregations, often at the expense of caring for themselves. Studies consistently show that physical health among clergy is significantly worse than similar adults who are not in ministry. Flourishing in Ministry offers clergy and those who support them practical advice for not just surviving this grueling profession,...

The MacArthur Bible Handbook is the ultimate book-by-book survey of the Bible, including charts, graphs, and illustrations from today's leading expository teacher. A unique reference tool that is committed to quality and biblical teaching—will help you easily understand each book of the Bible, its historical context, and its place in Scripture. Bible Book Basics at a Glance!The meaning of each Bible book's nameWho wrote itThe date and settingThe theme and purposeIts key words, verses, and chap...

While there exist a variety of editions of the New Testament Apocrypha in English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian, the actual Greek texts have remained difficult to access until now. This book brings together these Greek non-canonical Christian texts from the pre-canonical period in an accurate and comprehensive collection. Including over 200 high quality images of the papyri and indicating where they are housed in the world today, this volume provides a highly valuable reference to facili...

Find What You Believe is the newest addition to Nelson's A to Z Guides. This book combines the best features of a concordance, topical Bible, and dictionary.Entries on everything from people and places to theological concepts and biblical principles appear in one convenient volume. With more than 8,000 entries, no other A to Z guide offers such a wide range of topics. This volume is essential for pastors, Bible teachers, and students.Features include:Clear and concise definitions for each entryC...

The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary North Korea presents a comprehensive picture of contemporary North Korea, placed in historical context and set against the overlapping fields of politics, economy, culture, society and foreign relations. Spanning a period of significant transition for North Korea, this volume provides accurate analysis and applications of both historical and institutional perspectives. The volume’s chapters are representative of the growth in North Korean studies that has...