Biblical Studies

 Archaeology

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At the geographic heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam lies the Holy Land. A tremendous tool for traveling scholars and pilgrims, this indispensable guide covers significant sites in Jerusalem, throughout Israel, and beyond. Fully updated, it offers over 150 plans, maps, diagrams, and photographs; routes through the Old City of Jerusalem; historical outlines; an index; and more.

 Bestseller

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Understanding the Bible isn't for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It's meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to seminary students. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your 21st-century life.

 New Testament Studies

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Making use of early Syriac and Arabic Christian literature on the Gospels, Middle Eastern culture specialist Kenneth Bailey explores examines the life and ministry of Jesus with attention to the Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes, Jesus' relationship to women and especially Jesus' parables.

 Handbook

• Hundreds of new full-color illustrations, photographs, maps, diagrams and charts
• A complete commentary on each book of the Bible with an outline, and historical and archaeological background
• Easy-to-use chapter and verse reference system
• Bible statistics, weights, and measures

Note: This handbook uses the New International Version as standard text and is also suitable for study alongside any version of the Bible.
     

 Old Testament Studies

This is a Biblical study in celebration of Ruth, a notable woman of the Old Testament who carries a message of hope and renewal for women today. James is quick to point out that God is the hero of her story and our story as well. The Gospel of Ruth is a must read for both men and women alike with a fresh look at a commonly known narrative.

Carolyn Curtin James (M.A., biblical studies) travels extensively as a popular speak for women's conferences, churches, colleges, seminaries, and other Christian organizations. Her ministry organization, WhitbyForum, promotes thoughtful biblical discussion to help men and women serve God together. She is a consulting editor for Zondervan's Exegetical Commentary Series on the New Testament and author of When Life and Beliefs Collide and Lost Women of the Bible.