Ecclesiastes (Old Testament Library)

Crenshaw, James

Religion & Spirituality

SCM Press

Scripture Scholar James L. Crenshaw Captures The Ominous, Yet Hopeful Spirit Of Joel's Prophecy In His New Translation And Commentary. Joel's Prophecy has an unexpectedly familiar ring to it. The biblical book of Joel is relevant to our late-twentieth-century world because it confronts an age when people tolerated almost anything, did not want someone telling them how to live their lives, and had difficulty distinguishing right from wrong. It was at once a time of self-indulgence and a time of spiritual decay. The economic and political disparity of the day, combined with widespread social injustice and deviant religious practices, brought about God's judgment on his chosen people, the judahites. Pleading the litany of sins in Joel is like reading the newspaper, things have not changed much in 2,500 years. Leading Scripture scholar James L. Crenshaw's fresh translation of the biblical prophecy of Joel combines the latest research into Hebrew language and literature with down-to-earth insights into how Joel's words relate to the modern world. Drawing upon a thorough analysis of the book's grammar and philology, literary forms and context, religious and social situation, and historical setting, Crenshaw offers the most informed and up-to-date commentary available. For those who want to read and understand Joel, this book is indispensable.

Joel: A New Translation with Notes (Anchor Bible)

Biographies & Memoirs

Doubleday Religion

In this groundbreaking new book, distinguished biblical scholar James L. Crenshaw investigates both the pragmatic hows and the philosophical whys of education in ancient Israel and its surroundings. Asking questions as basic as "Who were the teachers and students and from what segment of Israelite society did they come?" and "How did instructors interest young people in the things they had to say?" Crenshaw explores the institutions and practices of education in ancient Israel. The results are often surprising and more complicated than one would expect. Education, for the people who lived in the biblical world, was more than a simple matter of memorizing information and taking tests. It was a search for the hidden plan and presence of God. Knowledge was gained, according to biblical texts such as Ecclesiastes and Proverbs, not only by means of patient observation and listening, but through communication with Wisdom, the feminine incarnation of the Divine. Drawing upon a broad range of ancient sources, Crenshaw examines this religious dimension of education in ancient Israel, demonstrating how the practice of teaching and learning was transformed into the supreme act of worship.

Education in Ancient Israel: Across the Deadening Silence (Anchor Bible Reference Library)

Anchor Bible

This comprehensive 13-session, verse-by-verse, book-by-book study of the Bible uses a three-dimensional approach. Each 13-session volume is based on the NIV translation. 1.The study book helps students answer the question, "What does the Bible say?" 2.The meaning of the passage is made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words 3.Students connect the meaning of the Scripture with their own lives.Study Books. Order one for each class member and leader. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon

Genesis to Revelation: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs Student Book

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Telephone Between Worlds

New Age & Spirituality

Devorss Co

A story well written. Richard Zenor was a medium who channeled the master teacher Agasha and founded the Agasha Temple of Wisdom. Zenor's teachings were later collected in book form by one of the Temple's members, William Eisen, in the 1980s. The book Telephone Between Worlds, by James Crenshaw, was written about Zenor and Agasha.

Study all of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs, beginning with a look at the springs of life in the Proverbs and ending with the Song of Songs' declaration that love is as strong as death. Some of the major ideas explored are: the cost of getting involved, joy unlimited, the constancy of friendship, time to love and to hate, and the old and the new. Leader Guide includes:  A verse-by-verse, in-depth look at the Scriptures. Background material, including word studies and history of the biblical setting. Answers to questions asked in the Participant Book. Application of the Scripture to daily life situations. Discussion suggestions. A variety of study options. Practical tips for leaders to use.  More than 3.5 million copies of the series have been sold. This revision of the Abingdon classic Genesis to Revelation Series is a comprehensive, verse-by-verse, book-by-book study of the Bible based on the NIV. These studies help readers strengthen their understanding and appreciation of the Bible by enabling them to engage the Scripture on three levels:  What does the Bible say? Questions to consider while reading the passage for each session. What does the passage mean? Unpacks key verses in the selected passage. How does the Scripture relate to my life? Provides three major ideas that have meaning for our lives today. The meaning of the selected passages are made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words.  The meaning of the selected passages are made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words. The simple format makes the study easy to use. Includes maps and glossary with key pronunciation helps. Updates will include:  New cover designs. New interior designs. Leader Guide per matching Participant Book (rather than multiple volumes in one book). Updated to 2011 revision of the New International Version Translation (NIV). Updated references to New Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible. Include biblical chapters on the contents page beside session lesson titles for at-a-glance overview of biblical structure. Include larger divisions within the contents page to reflect macro-structure of each biblical book. Ex: Genesis 1-11; Genesis 12-50; Exodus 1-15; Exodus 16-40; Isaiah 1-39; Isaiah 40-66.  The simple format makes the study easy to use. Each volume is 13 sessions.

Genesis to Revelation: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs Leader Guide: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs Leader Guide: A Comprehensive Verse-by-Verse Exploration of the Bible

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Ecclesiastes (Old Testament Library)

Joel: A New Translation with Notes (Anchor Bible)

Education in Ancient Israel: Across the Deadening Silence (Anchor Bible Reference Library)

Genesis to Revelation: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs Student Book

Telephone Between Worlds

Telephone Between Worlds

Genesis to Revelation: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs Leader Guide: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs Leader Guide: A Comprehensive Verse-by-Verse Exploration of the Bible