This commentary illumines Jer 26-52 through historical, literary, feminist, and postcolonial analysis. Ideologies of subjugation and resistance are entangled in the Jeremiah traditions. The reader is guided through narratives of extreme violence, portrayals of iconic allies and adversaries, and complex gestures of scribal resilience. Judah's cultural trauma is refracted through prose that mimics Neo-Babylonian colonizing ideology, dramatic scenes of survival, and poetry alight with the des...

The Latter Prophets--Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Book of the Twelve--comprise a fascinating collection of prophetic oracles, narratives, and vision reports from ancient Israel and Judah. Spanning centuries and showing evidence of compositional growth and editorial elaboration over time, these prophetic books offer an unparalleled view into the cultural norms, theological convictions, and political disputes of Israelite communities caught in the maelstrom of militarized conflicts wit...

Let's face it—modern life is stressful. With constant demands on your time and attention, it's not surprising that you've neglected what used to be your North Star: your relationship. You might feel disconnected from each other and stuck in a cycle of go-nowhere arguments. Perhaps you miss the spark that made you excited to see one another at the end of the day. You might long for the time when the two of you were in sync on most things and could laugh at misunderstandings and miscommunica...

Discover the role of the prophetic ministry and why it is so necessary today. Through this knowledge, you will:Discover how God awakens, calls, grooms and produces excellent prophets.See how prophets differ from psychics and how prophecy excels divinationGet answers to the most common questions people ask about prophecy and prophetsRecognize budding prophets in the churchPaula Price intelligently and skillfully exp...

Interesting to read and easy to consult, The Complete Guide to the Bible is a reliable, jargon-free handbook for average people who want to better understand the entire Bible. Captivating writing along with beautifully designed and illustrated pages entice readers into the book and keep them lingering throughout its 512 pages. This latest project from Steve Miller, author of the best-selling Who's Who and Where's Where in the Bible, provides both the big-picture view of the whole Bible a...

Robert Alter’s award-winning translation of the Hebrew Bible continues with the stirring narrative of Israel’s ancient history.To read the books of the Former Prophets in this riveting Robert Alter translation is to discover an entertaining amalgam of hair-raising action and high literary achievement. Samson, the vigilante superhero of Judges, slaughters thousands of Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey. David, the Machiavellian prince of Samuel and Kings, is o...

No one has influenced history like Jesus Christ, yet so many know so little about this amazing man.Do you know . . .-- Jesus paid taxes?-- His parents almost divorced?-- Some of his ancestors were less than desirable characters?-- Sometimes even his followers didn't believe him?-- If Jesus was really born on December 25?Are you ready to . . .-- Expand your knowledge beyond the stories you heard in Sunday school?

What the Bible Is All About is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to read and understand God's Word. Inside this revised and updated edition of Henrietta Mears' classic, you'll find an overview of every book in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. In addition, What the Bible Is All About willProvide a complete guide to the ScripturesExplain how Jesus is revealed in the Old and New TestamentsShow why the Bible is one book, one h...

See God's Hand in Your LifeHow can we live faithfully amid the fires of opposition? How can we stay close to God when doubt seeks to devour us? Daniel the prayer warrior shows us how to keep God's perspective always before us.Zoom in on Daniel's story and the pressures he faced to let go of God's hand in his life. Then zoom out to see Daniel's panoramic visions displaying God's hand in human history. When adversity rolls in like a fog, Daniel reminds us how ...

Take your place in this prophetic generation!Man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord. (Deut. 8:3)As the world grows darker, God is raising up a generation that is in tune with His voice and empowered by His Spirit to release supernatural transformation by declaring His Word.Are you tired of dry, dead religion?Do you desire to hear God’s voice in a fresh new way?...

This Spirit led study of Hosea gives you all of the tools you necessary to lead your Bible study, small group, or entire congregation on a journey that will change them forever. Hosea offers us a glimpse of the unfathomable depth of God's love for us and the lengths to which He will go to demonstrate it. Are we willing to turn and embrace Him? This unique book will teach and challenge you to discover the Word of God anew and open the Bible as if you have never opened it before. A great res...

This guide is designed to lift the responsibilities of ushering into its proper place as a means of Christian service and training for both men and women. It provides timeless advice for effectively carrying out the duties of an usher.