The Second Epistle to the Corinthians [NICNT] illuminates the historical background of the church at Corinth and clarifies the meaning of Paul's passionate letter both for those first-century Christians and for today.Barnett assumes and offers argument for the unity of the letter and takes the view that Paul is addressing the issue of triumphalism in Corinth expressed by the newly arrived missi…
The SBL Handbook of Style" is an astonishing book- a true 'one-stop' reference for authors preparing manuscripts in biblical studies and related fields. It covers an amazing range of topics- from what every literate scholar should know (but may not) to what only the most erudite expert in an obscure sub-field of the discipline would be likely to know. Do you need to know how to cite an internet…
For the sixth edition of this classic dictionary- the text has been thoroughly revised and updated. With over 10-000 entries- the Oxford Dictionary of Music (previously the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music) offers broad coverage of a wide range of musical categories spanning many eras- including composers- librettists- singers- orchestras- important ballets and operas- and musical instruments…
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Straight to the point- practical- affirming- convicting—that’s the book of James. In it- we see a picture of early Christians wrestling to apply the teachings of Jesus to their everyday lives. And we see a community plagued by divisiveness and hypocrisy- with an emphasis on wealth and status. James pulls no punches addressing these issues- calling for a faith that shows itself in moral acti…