Learning The Language Of Scripture

In Learning the Language of Scripture, Mark Randall James develops a pragmatically-inflected approach to the theological interpretation of scripture that draws on Origen’s recently discovered Homilies on the Psalms.

A practical and easy-to-understand guide to the logical structure of both Hebrew and Greek. Ideal for biblical language students.

The Bible speaks in words and phrases that come from a very different culture, place, and time. Hebraic ideas and imagery may sound foreign to our ears, but when we enter the minds of its ancient authors, we discover great new depth and meaning for our lives.

Why study biblical languages? The Rewards of Learning Greek and Hebrew: Discovering the Richness of the Bible in Its Original Languages is written to convince you that its worth it! Professors Catherine L. McDowell and Philip H. Towner have spent years opening the eyes of students to the riches that await those who study Hebrew and Greek, and they invite you to listen in. This book is designed for people who have never studied the biblical languageseverything is in English or English script, and everything is clearly explained. The Rewards of Learning Greek and Hebrew contains a number of case studiessome from the Hebrew Bible and some from the New Testamentthat demonstrate the kind of accuracy and insight that await those who study the biblical languages. Each case study is accompanied by a testimonial from a student whose understanding of the Bible has been enriched by studying Greek or Hebrew. With encouragements from Christian scholars and pastors sprinkled throughout, The Rewards of Learning Greek and Hebrew gives you a taste of what awaits the student of biblical languages and encourages you to take the plunge. About the Authors Dr. Catherine McDowell is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. She previously taught Old Testament at Wheaton College in Illinois. Dr. McDowell is the author ofThe Image of God in the Garden of Eden (Eisenbrauns) and the study notes for 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, and 1-2 Chronicles in the ESV Archaeological Study Bible (Crossway). She is in the process of founding a new seminary in Cap-Hatien, Haiti that will have a significant emphasis on biblical languages and original language exegesis. The Revd Dr Philip H. Towner is a professor at Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome, where he teaches translation studies, and a visiting professor of NT exegesis and translation at the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome. He is an Episcopal priest in the New York Diocese. As the former Dean and Director of the Eugene A. Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship at American Bible Society in New York City, he was co-director of the Nida School of Translation Studies, based in Misano Adriatco, Italy, and served as the Director of Translation Services of the United Bible Societies. He is the author and editor of several books and numerous articles in the fields of biblical studies and translation studies. When not in Rome, he lives in Hoboken, NJ.

This generation's philosophy is often hostile to our Christian values. Dare to be a world changer, and discover a new passion to engage rather than escape the culture.

Damita Haddon says, ..".this book will put a demand on the call of God in your life and will awaken every gift that lays dormant..." Learning the Language of God is a strategic writing that will activate you in the prophetic anointing. Jonathan Ferguson writes Learning the Language of God as a unique resource, giving you access to teaching, devotionals, impartation, and practical application that will help you develop your relationship with the Lord and your ability to hear the voice of the Lord clearly. YOU WILL: - Learn what it means to learn the language of God and 4 things that will help in the process - Learn 5 ways to position yourself to "hear God" & MANY ways He can speak Learn the biblical role of the Seer & embrace the "Seer's" anointing - Distinguish between true and false prophetic discernment - Learn 4 things that will help to interpret dreams that are hard to understand - Learn why witnessing is important in becoming sharp & accurate prophetically Learn & practice 15 different exercises that will sharpen you prophetically Receive prophetic impartation in life Get activated by utilizing over 60 devotional prayers along with scriptural references for meditation ...AND MUCH MORE!

OUR DEAR YOUNG MEN AND YOUNG WOMEN, we have great confidence in you. You are beloved sons and daughters of God and He is mindful of you. You have come to earth at a time of great opportunities and also of great challenges. The standards in this booklet will help you with the important choices you are making now and will yet make in the future. We promise that as you keep the covenants you have made and these standards, you will be blessed with the companionship of the Holy Ghost, your faith and testimony will grow stronger, and you will enjoy increasing happiness.

Often, studying the Bible is presented in a complicated way, but no longer! How to STUDY and Understand the Bible puts the key steps in an easy-to-follow acronym-STUDY. In 75 colorfully-illustrated pages, you learn all you need to know to make Bible study fun, memorable, and meaningful. These steps have been gleaned from a host of biblical scholars and resources coupled with years of teaching the Bible in the seminary as well as in the church. Best of all, the principles are presented in a way that appeals to all types of learners-auditory, visual, kinesthetic. In addition to personal use, How to STUDY and Understand the Bible is of value to students in new members’ classes, Bible studies, or Sunday school. And, it's ideal for women's and single's ministries, small groups, or for Bible study groups at work. Each chapter concludes with a "test" to help you remember the STUDY concept. For those who are teaching the STUDY method, there's a series of lesson plans for the church or classroom setting. Why not begin reading your Bible today? If you've always thought that it was difficult to understand, How to STUDY and Understand the Bible is guaranteed to change your life.