"This lively account of the influence of Persian history on the Hebrew Scriptures, and the people whose faith they express, places the emphasis exactly where it belongs. . . . this {is a} clear introduction . . . to the period, the time when a surprising amount of the Bible was written, but also to the issues of method that any serious study of the Bible must address."--Robert B. Coote, San Francisco Theological Seminary

Judaism in Persia's Shadow: A Social and Historical Approach

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Berquist, Jon L.

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Fortress Press

Ancient Wine, New Wineskins: The Lord's Supper in Old Testament Perspective

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Chalice Pr

Reclaiming Her Story: The Witness of Women in the Old Testament

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Surprises by the River: The Prophecy of Ezekiel

Incarnation (Understanding Biblical Themes)

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The book of Ezekiel begins with a strange vision, full of chariots and fire, living creatures with wings and too many faces, and a throne floating through the air. It ends with a vision of a new era for God's people-the beginning of a new manner of life with God. In between are some of the most puzzling passages in all of prophetic literature. Ezekiel's meaning for our times is not an easy one to grasp. In this insightful and highly readable study, Jon Berquist leads the reader through a lucid exploration of Ezekiel's complex visions. The result is a moving account of one prophet's wrestling with the issue of God's ever-surprising presence.

Surprises By The River: The Prophecy of Ezekiel

This trailblazing volume juxtaposes traditions of faith from the Old Testament with themes of communion in the early church to produce rich new understandings of the Eucharist for today's worshipers. In a vivid and inviting style, Jon Berquist moves from the elements of the meal to the people who partake to the God who invites, producing fresh perspectives all along the way. Clergy and laity alike can enlarge their interpretation of communion by including motifs from the Old Testament.

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Their stories are as varied as the women who lived them-provocative, poignant, often painful. But they are not readily accessible to us. The voices are muted. The shapes and textures are blurred and easily distorted. Can the stories of Old Testament women of faith be reheard and reclaimed in an empowering way by women and men today? With remarkable sensitivity and a keen awareness of his own unavoidable male biases, Jon Berquist casts new light on Eve and Sarah, Lot's wife and Jephthah's daughter, Ruth and Esther, and others. This timely volume serves as a valuable resource for rediscovering the multiple witness of biblical women that has all too often gone unnoticed in the church's faith and life.

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Judaism in Persia's Shadow: A Social and Historical Approach

Ancient Wine, New Wineskins: The Lord's Supper in Old Testament Perspective

Reclaiming Her Story: The Witness of Women in the Old Testament

Surprises by the River: The Prophecy of Ezekiel

Incarnation (Understanding Biblical Themes)

Judaism in Persia's Shadow: A Social and Historical Approach

Surprises By The River: The Prophecy of Ezekiel

Ancient Wine, New Wineskins: The Lord's Supper in Old Testament Perspective

Reclaiming Her Story: The Witness of Women in the Old Testament