More that 375 entries on the ideas- events- people- movements- practices- institutions- and denominations making up this tradition from the earliest days to the present.
From the earliest establishments up through present day structures- this expansive history explores how churches have been conceived as spaces for worship throughout the centuries. Their development from the early Roman house churches through Byzantine- Romanesque- Gothic structures is addressed- as are the significant changes brought about by the Reformation. Infused throughout with the spirit…
Egypt's cultural heritage is vast, and the story of this ancient civilization has captured our imagination. This fully illustrated book provides a treasure chest of found objects, archaeological sites, hieroglyphic inscriptions and beautiful tomb art from ancient Egypt. It introduces the gods and goddesses of Egypt, describes their characters and identifying features, the myths surrounding them…
The authors of this book have combined years of expertise and devotion to Scripture to provide a truly unique volume that sets forth concise- logical- practical guidelines for discovering the truth in God's Word. Ten years after its initial publication- the authors now have thoroughly updated it in light of the latest scholarship."This is a remarkably comprehensive study of the whole area of bi…
In this work- Greidanus shows preachers and teachers how to prepare expository messages from the six narratives and four visions in the book of Daniel. Throughout his book- Greidanus puts front and centre God's sovereignty- providence- and coming kingdom.
Robert Yarbrough- coauthor of the bestselling Encountering the New Testament- offers a historical and theological commentary on the Johannine Epistles in this new addition to the BECNT series. The commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text- explores the relationship between John's Epistles and Jesus's work and teaching- interacts with recent commentaries- is atten…
Leads readers through the aspects of the Gospel of Matthew - sociological- historical- and theological - to help them better understand and explain this New Testament book. It also includes insights into the Jewish background of this Gospel.
Noted New Testament scholar Frank Thielman offers pastors- students- and teachers a substantive yet accessible commentary on Ephesians in this addition to the award-winning BECNT series. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis- Thielman leads readers through all aspects of the book of Ephesians--sociological- historical- and theological--to help them better understand…
In this new addition to the BECNT series- respected New Testament scholar Robert Stein offers a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on the Gospel of Mark. The commentary focuses primarily on the Markan understanding of the Jesus traditions as reflected in this key New Testament book. For each section in Mark- the author analyzes how it fits the immediate and larger context of the Gospe…