Judges, Ruth: Revised Edition by K. Lawson Younger (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Judges, Ruth by K. Lawson Younger The NIV Application Commentary helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context. It gives preachers and teachers the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate Gods Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays contextThe books of Judges and Ruth have relevance for our lives today. Judges, because it reveals a God who employs very human deliverers but refuses to gloss over their sins and their consequences. And Ruth, because it demonstrates the far-reaching impact of a righteous character. K. Lawson Younger Jr. shares literary perspectives on the books of Judges and Ruth that reveal ageless truths for our contemporary lives.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into todays context, each passage is treated in three sections:Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible.Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved.This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for todays preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights, they need to communicate Gods Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written. Author Biography K. Lawson Younger, Jr. (PhD, University of Sheffield) is professor of Old Testament, Semitic languages, and ancient near eastern history at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He is the author, associate editor, and coeditor of several books, and has contributed to numerous collections of essays, dictionaries adn periodicals. Review It takes more than interpretation of Gods Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, weve missed the point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing doers of the Word. * Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church *The NIV Application Commentary series doesnt fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friends embrace. * Eugene Peterson *The NIV Application Commentary series promises to be of great service to all who preach and teach the Word of God. * J. I. Packer, Regent College *This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bibles timeless message speak to this generation. * Billy Graham *"At a time when many pastors are deeply in need of inspiration and encouragement, these volumes would be a good investment for congregations." * Christianity Today *"Brings the ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and believed with all the freshness of a new day." * Eugene H. Peterson *"There are commentaries that provide insights into the historical, cultural, and literary contexts of the Bible. Others get us into the pastoral application of the text for our cultural moment. Wouldnt it be nice to have a commentary series that does both with excellence? Thats exactly what NIVAC accomplishes. This series is one of the first places I turn to in my theological process for exegesis and building the bridge of application." * Joel Muddamalle, director of theology and research, Proverbs 31 Ministries *The NIV Application Commentary series has been an essential resource for a generation of pastors and laypeople seeking a deeper understanding of the biblical text and its relevance today. The series features careful exposition of the text by some of the most well-respected evangelical scholars alive today with an eye to contemporary relevance. Im delighted to commend it to a new generation for personal and group Bible study, preaching, and classroom use. * Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University * Long Description The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context The books of Judges and Ruth have relevance for our lives today. Judges, because it reveals a God who employs very human deliverers but refuses to gloss over their sins and their consequences. And Ruth, because it demonstrates the far-reaching impact of a righteous character. K. Lawson Younger Jr. shares literary perspectives on the books of Judges and Ruth that reveal ageless truths for our contemporary lives. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into todays context, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for todays preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights, they need to communicate Gods Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written. Review Quote The NIV Application Commentary series doesnt fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friends embrace. Details ISBN0310114764 ISBN-10 0310114764 ISBN-13 9780310114765 Format Hardcover Publisher Zondervan Short Title Judges, Ruth Language English Subtitle Revised Edition Year 2021 Pages 640 Place of Publication Grand Rapids Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2021-01-21 UK Release Date 2021-01-21 US Release Date 2021-01-21 Edited by Amedeo Napoli Birth 1927 Affiliation Massachusetts Institute of Technology Position journalist Qualifications S. J. Author K. Lawson Younger Edition Description Revised edition Series The NIV Application Commentary Imprint Zondervan Academic Alternative 9780310114772 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-05-30 NZ Release Date 2021-05-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131332625;

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