A literal translation that offers fresh insight into the PsalmsThe psalms are the inspired prayers and praises of God's people. When we study and pray them, they change us--we are shaped by Scripture to think about God the way the psalmists did, and their words become the overflow of our hearts. But much of what makes the psalms so powerful is embedded in the structure and artistry of the original Hebrew--features that most English translations, by rendering the ps...

"Life of Bunyan" by James Hamilton is a compelling biography that delves into the life and struggles of John Bunyan, the renowned author of "The Pilgrim's Progress." Hamilton paints a vivid portrait of Bunyan's early years, his spiritual awakening, and the profound impact of his imprisonment on his writing. The book explores Bunyan's unwavering faith and resilience in the face of adversity, providing readers with a deep understanding of his character and the historical context in which he ...

A few words of preface concerning a country so little known as that in which these pages were written may, perhaps, be useful to the reader. For the sake of those who may be interested in its past history or present condition, I shall indicate the sources which will supply further information.Cyrenaica, or, as it was called under the Ptolemys, Pentapolis, is situated on the northern coast of Africa, between Carthage and Egypt. In its commercial importance it once almost rivalled the...

Publishing essays in the age of the tweet is a bit like selling buggywhips next to the car dealership. One would only expect such an activity to be pursued by old fuddy-duddies waving their canes at the kids on their lawns. We are actually huge proponents of social media. The restrictions of 140 characters have brought soul back to wit, and created surprisingly elegant moments of poignancy in the decade since first we tweeted. Still, sometimes, after consuming a cascade of snappy one-liner...

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In Granada, on a thirty-five-acre plateau atop a last spur of the Sierra Nevada, Spanish Islam erected its last royal palace, the Alhambra. For two and half centuries, twenty sultans of the royal house of Nasrid - named for Nasr, the grandfather of its founder - enjoyed this majestic residence, the last and best-preserved monument of a long-lived culture. Today, it remains a place of perfection, redolent of spiritual balance, not decay. The Alhambra reveals in its structures and decoration...

The Federalist Papers present a series of essays defending the principles of the United States Constitution. Hamilton, Madison, and Jay articulate ideas about federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances with clarity and force. Though rooted in a specific historical moment, their arguments remain central to modern political thought. Analytical and enduring, this collection is essential for understanding how stable governance can be designed and maintained. This edition feature...

Over his decades in Christian academia, Thomas R. Schreiner has created a diverse body of work in New Testament studies, biblical theology, and pastoral ministry. In honor of Schreiner’s ongoing work and commitment to faithful, winsome conversations about the central issues of our faith, editors Denny Burk, James M. Hamilton Jr. and Brian Vickers compiled nineteen essays addressing different aspects of biblical theology. These essays fall into four categories: Whole Bible Approaches to Bib...

Discover the foundation of modern democracy with The Federalist Papers, a collection of essays that shaped the United States Constitution. Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, this work remains one of the most influential texts in political history. The Blueprint of a Nation Originally published in 1787–1788, these essays were written to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. They explain the principles of federalism, separation of powers, and the impo...

Life of Bunyan traces the profound inner transformation of an individual whose spiritual development unfolds through hardship, reflection, and unwavering conviction. The narrative begins with a portrayal of early life shaped by poverty, limited guidance, and a restless pursuit of earthly distractions, gradually revealing an intense struggle with guilt and moral uncertainty. These experiences lead to a prolonged period of inner conflict, marked by oscillation between doubt and the desire fo...

Winner of 2025 Christianity Today Book Award, Bible and DevotionThe psalms cultivate a life of prayer grounded in Scripture. In Reading the Psalms as Scripture, James M. Hamilton Jr. and Matthew Damico guide the reader to delight in the spiritual artistry of the psalms.Psalms is a carefully arranged book saturated in Scripture. The psalmists drew from imagery and themes from earlier Scripture, which are th...

There are two overlapping themes which serve as the focus of Cultural Translation and Receptions of Paul in the First Four Centuries : (a) “reception” of the apostle Paul in subsequent Christian traditions, and (b) the hypothesis that while Paul himself continued to think as a Jew, he was subsequently re-interpreted by non-Jews in non-Jewish and anti-Jewish ways: the so-called “Paul within Judaism” school.The distinctive focus of this volume is on the dynam...