Recent years have seen a renewed interest in the study of background materials relating to Scripture. More and more Christians are seeking out resources that will help them understand the culture of the times when the Bible was written. Indeed; to fully understand the Old Testament; one must first understand the social; historical; and political forces that affected its writers.Old Testament Times explores and explains the characters and events of the Old Testament in historical perspective. Being released for the first time in a full-color edition; this guide includes- thirty-two maps- seventy photos- eight charts- five illustrationsPastors; small groups; and anyone wishing for a better understanding of biblical times will find an excellent tool in this comprehensive handbook written by one of America's foremost biblical scholars.
#3742909 in Books 2006-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .69 x 5.52 x 8.44l; .69 #File Name: 0800635647231 pages
Review
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Highly recommended for theology and religious studies shelves.By Midwest Book ReviewNew Testament Professor (University of Berlin; Switzerland) Ulrich Luz and Professor of Classical Indology (Southeast Asia Institute; University of Heidelberg) Axel Michaels pool their years of study in Encountering Jesus Buddha: Their Lives and Teachings; a thoughtful examination of what Jesus Christ and the Buddha preached; contrasting views of each leader's passion and suffering; and the connections between community and church and the words of the original teachers. Presented in an essay-response format; such as "The Buddha and Meditation" by Axel Michaels followed by "Response: Buddhist Meditation Is Not Prayer" by Ulrich Luz; Encountering Jesus Buddha meticulously traces similarities and disparities resulting in a balanced theological discussion in which each speaker listens to; carefully weighs; and challenges the words of the other. Highly recommended for theology and religious studies shelves.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Disappointed...By P. A. FressoI was disappointed. The title of the book led me to believe that it would compare the teachings of Jesus and Buddha; but it didn't. It seemed to jump back and forth between the two great men; and was crammed with too many Biblical references for me... made it difficult for me to keep my attention on the ideas.
