John Drane

After a century or more of convincing ourselves that intelligent people should be 'secular', it is now trendy to be 'spiritual.' Why the sudden change? And what do we mean by being 'spiritual'? John Drane presents a whirlwind tour of the phenomenon of cultural change as it is being experienced in the West, identifying the challenges and opportunities this presents to the Christian church. He examines the question of whether human beings are intrinsically programmed to be 'spiritual, ' offers theological reflection on the 'New Age' phenomenon, and focuses on how the Christian community can connect with spiritual seekers in today's world.

Continuously in print for over 30 years, and available in many different languages, John Drane's Introducing the New Testament has long been recognized as an authoritative and accessible survey of the subject. This new edition has been fully revised and updated with fresh material on the many political contexts in which the early church flourished, along with new insights into the writing and reception of written texts in what was essentially an oral culture. Specific issues that will be of particular interest to students are highlighted in special boxed feature sections, along with an extensive glossary of technical terms and key maps and diagrams. This book is the ideal starting point for readers who wish to explore the New Testament and its world in the light of recent scholarship, and its relevance to life in the twenty-first century.

Continuously in print for over 30 years, and available in many different languages, John Drane's Introducing the Old Testament has long been recognized as an authoritative and accessible survey of the subject. This new edition has been fully revised and updated with fresh material on a range of topics, especially the political and cultural context that influenced the compilation of its books and the development of the faith of ancient Israel and Judah. Specific issues that will be of particular interest to students are highlighted in special boxed feature sections, along with an extensive glossary of technical terms and key maps and diagrams. This book is the ideal starting point for readers who wish to explore the Old Testament and its world in the light of recent scholarship, and its relevance to life in the twenty-first century.

Written by John Drane, a popular and best-selling author, this is a fascinating insight into the background of the Bible - the worlds of Abraham, Egypt, Babylon, Persia, Assyria, Greece and Rome. In-depth research and superb writing combined make this an essential book for anyone who wants to fully understand the context of the biblical narrative. It covers thousands of years of history, and includes material on ritual and cultural practices, politics and society, faith, travel, trade, everyday life, and more.

In his letter to the Galatians, Paul explains his need to understand that the grace of God is offered for all people - whoever they are and whatever their background. William Barclay's commentary takes us through the letter and helps us to unpeel the inspiring layers of meaning in the description of the quality of grace. In the letter to the Ephesians, the nature of the tension between good and evil is explored and Christians are encouraged to put aside harmful self-interest and live together in unity.

Bibelens verden gir en utførlig innføring i den kulturelle historien til israelittene og deres nabofolk gjennom et tidsspenn på 2500 år. Kart og temaoppslag bidrar til et bredt bilde av kulturene som Bibelens tekster ble til i. Boka er rikt illustrert.

This new paperback edition of The New Lion Encyclopedia of the Bible packs everything the ordinary person needs to know to bring Bible times to life into one superb-value volume. Here you can meet some of the greatest characters of world literature and find out about the different writings of the Bible, from haunting poetry to powerful drama. Open the pages of this superbly illustrated Encyclopedia and discover the great civilizations of Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome. View for yourself the ancient treasures unearthed by archaeologists and learn what they tell us about ancient times. Imagine what it would have felt like to grow up, work, play, worship, marry and raise a family. Explore what the Bible says about the big religious questions of life and death, good and evil and the nature of God. And discover what makes this ancient collection of writings the best-selling book of all time. A great reference resource for homes, schools and libraries and addictive reading for browsers!