Book Genres Archives: Theology

Eusebius: The Church History


Title: Eusebius: The Church History
Published by: Kregel Academic
Release Date: May 31, 2007
Contributors: Paul L. Maier
Genre:
Pages: 368
ISBN13: 978-0825433078

Often called the "Father of Church History," Eusebius was the first to trace the rise of Christianity during its crucial first three centuries from Christ to Constantine. Our principal resource for earliest Christianity, The Church History presents a panorama of apostles, church fathers, emperors, bishops, heroes, heretics, confessors, and martyrs.

This paperback edition includes Paul L. Maier's clear and precise translation, historical commentary on each book in The Church History, and numerous maps, illustrations, and photographs. Coupled with helpful indexes and the Loeb numbering system, these features promise to liberate Eusebius from previous outdated and stilted works, creating a new standard primary resource for readers interested in the early history of Christianity

Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance


Title: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Published by: James Strong
Release Date: May 21, 2003
Contributors: James Strong
Genre:
Pages: 1920
ISBN13: 978-0785250562

The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance is a concordance you can trust. There’s a reason Strong’s has continued to be the standard and most highly-regarded Bible concordance of millions for over a century; it is a rich and invaluable resource for students, scholars, pastors, and laypersons desiring an advanced, in-depth study of the Bible. It indexes every word in the King James Version, unpacks original Greek and Hebrew words, and proves itself an indispensable reference classic. The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance is a convenient handbook size, giving readers time-tested biblical knowledge at their fingertips. There’s no question this concordance is a standout resource.

Dr. James Strong (1822-1894) was formerly president of Troy University and professor of exegetical theology at Drew Theological Seminary.

Heiser – Reversing Hermon


Title: Reversing Hermon: Enoch, the Watchers, and the Forgotten Mission of Jesus Christ
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Published by: Defender Publishing
Release Date: March 24, 2017
Contributors: Michael S. Heiser
Genre:
Pages: 325
ISBN13: 978-0998142630

How the writings of Peter and Paul allude to the sin of the Watchers and present Jesus as overturning the disastrous effects of their sins against humanity. How the descriptions of the antichrist, the end-times Day of the Lord, and the final judgment connect to Genesis 6 and the nephilim. Though every topic addressed in Reversing Hermon can be found in scholarly academic literature, Reversing Hermon is the first book to gather this information and make it accessible to Bible students everywhere. The book also includes lengthy appendices on the ancient debate on the inspiration of the book of 1 Enoch, New Testament allusions to the book, and academic resources for studying 1 Enoch and the Book of Giants from the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Heiser – Demons


Title: Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness
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Published by: Lexham Press
Release Date: April 29, 2020
Contributors: Michael S. Heiser
Genre:
Pages: 320
ISBN13: 978-1683592891

The truth about demons is far stranger-and even more fascinating-than what's commonly believed.

Are demons real? Are they red creatures with goatees holding pitchforks and sitting on people's shoulders while whispering bad things? Did a third of the angels really rebel with Satan? Are demons and "principalities and powers" just terms for the same entities, or are they different members of the kingdom of darkness? Is the world a chaotic mess because of what happened in Eden, or is there more to the story of evil?

What people believed about evil spiritual forces in ancient biblical times is often very different than what people have been led to believe about them today. And this ancient worldview is missing from most attempts to treat the topic.

In Demons, Michael Heiser debunks popular presuppositions about the very real powers of darkness. Rather than traditions, stories, speculations, or myths, Demons is grounded in what ancient people of both the Old and New Testament eras believed about evil spiritual forces and in what the Bible actually says. You'll come away with a sound, biblical understanding of demons, supernatural rebellion, evil spirits, and spiritual warfare.

Encountering the New Testament


Title: Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey
Published by: Baker Academic
Release Date: May 15, 2013
Contributors: Walter A. Elwell, Robert W. Yarbrough
Genre:
Pages: 448
ISBN13: 978-0801039645

Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning textbook, now with updated content and a new interior design.

Other distinguishing features include:
• abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color
• sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material
• focus boxes isolating key issues
• chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries
• study questions

Students of the New Testament will find this introductory text both informative and engaging. An accompanying website through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources offers a wide array of resources for students and professors. Resources for students include flash cards, self quizzes, and introductory videos. Resources for professors include discussion questions, suggestions for class activities, PowerPoint slides, an instructor's manual, and a test bank.

Young’s Analytical Concordance


Title: Young's Analytical Concordance to the Bible
Published by: Hendrickson Publishers
Release Date: October 1, 1984
Contributors: Robert Young
Genre:
Pages: 1206
ISBN13: 978-0917006296

A standard Biblical concordance, Young's casts all words in the Bible into alphabetical order and arranges them under their respective original words. This helps the reader to analyze more accurately the various uses of the original Hebrew and Greek words. Includes over 300,000 biblical references.

Ancient Book Of Jasher


Title: Ancient Book Of Jasher
Published by: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date: August 28, 2008
Contributors: Ken Johnson
Genre:
Pages: 210
ISBN13: 978-1438266756

There are 13 ancient history books that are mentioned and recommended by the Bible. The Ancient Book of Jasher is the only one of the 13 that still exists. It is referenced in Joshua 10:13; 2 Samuel 1:18; and 2 Timothy 3:8. This volume contains the entire 91 chapters plus a detailed analysis of the supposed discrepancies, cross-referenced historical accounts, and detailed charts for ease of use. As with any history book, there are typographical errors in the text but with three consecutive timelines running through the histories it is very easy to arrive at the exact dates of recorded events. It is not surprising that this ancient document confirms the Scripture and the chronology given in the Hebrew version of the Old Testament, once and for all settling the chronology differences between the Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek Septuagint.

The Biblical Basis for Modern Science


Title: The Biblical Basis for Modern Science
Published by: Baker Book House
Release Date: October 1, 1984
Contributors: Henry M. Morris
Genre:
Pages: 516
ISBN13: 978-0801061783

For decades, Henry Morris has been known as a defender of the Christian faith. It's an auspicious title for such a humble man, yet no one can deny that the grasp Morris has on science and faith issues is staggering.

In this updated classic, Morris walks the reader through real history by showing the absurdity of evolution. From a wide variety of sciences, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, and geology, Morris presents clear evidence that the Bible gives us an astonishingly accurate record of the past, present, and future.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Old Testament


Title: The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures by Dallas Seminary Faculty [Old Testament Edition]
Published by: Victor Books
Release Date: July 1, 1985
Contributors: John F. Walvoord, Roy B. Zuck
Genre:
Pages: 1592
ISBN13: 978-0882078137

HELP FROM EXPERT SCHOLARS IN UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES

• What does That verse mean?

• How should I interpret this passage?

• What is the significance of this word or phrase in Hebrew or Aramaic?

• How do Bible-time customs help me understand the meaning of this passage?

• How does the information on the author, historical background, and features of a Bible book help interpret that book?

The Bible Knowledge Commentary answers these and other questions about the Scriptures, discussing all the Bible verse by verse and often phrase by phrase. In addition, maps, charts, and diagrams help you grasp the meanings of the biblical text. Unlike most others, this commentary is by authors from one school - Dallas Theological Seminary. The Bible Knowledge Commentary - popular in style and scholarly in content - will deepen your understanding of God's written Word

Imagine Heaven


Title: Imagine Heaven
Published by: Baker Books
Release Date: October 20, 2015
Contributors: John Burke
Genre:
Pages: 352
ISBN13: 78-0801015267

All of us long to know what life after death will be like. Bestselling author John Burke is no exception. In Imagine Heaven, Burke compares over 100 gripping stories of near-death experiences (NDEs) to what Scripture says about our biggest questions of Heaven: Will I be myself? Will I see friends and loved ones? What will Heaven look like? What is God like? What will we do forever? What about children and pets? 

For decades, Burke has been studying accounts of survivors brought back from near death who lived to tell of both heavenly and hellish experiences. While not every detail of individual NDEs correlate with Scripture, Burke shows how the common experiences shared by thousands of survivors--including doctors, college professors, bank presidents, people of all ages and cultures, and even blind people--point to the exhilarating picture of Heaven promised in the Bible.

This thrilling journey into the afterlife will make you feel like you've been there. It will forever change the way you view the life to come and the way you live your life today. You'll discover Heaven is even more amazing than you've ever imagined.

Manners and Customs of the Bible


Title: Manners and Customs of the Bible
Published by: Whitaker House
Release Date: March 1, 1996
Contributors: James M. Freeman
Genre:
Pages: 528
ISBN13: 978-0883682906

Have you ever wondered how a camel can go through the eye of a needle?
How the four men got their paralytic friend through the roof to Jesus?
What it means to greet one another with a holy kiss?

This book answers these questions and others. You will learn:

  • What it meant to be adopted in Bible times
  • Who the magi were
  • How lots were used
  • How the potter formed clay
  • What a whited sepulcher is
  • What fiery darts are
  • What it means to be espoused
  • Why Jesus is crowned with many crowns
  • What it means to be engraved on the palm of God’s hand

This valuable resource goes book by book through the Bible, explaining many customs practiced in Bible times. Not only is it easy to understand, but it is also filled with many helpful illustrations. This useful tool will greatly aid anyone wanting to understand more about the Bible.

Christ in the Early Christian Hymns


Title: Christ in the Early Christian Hymns
Published by: Paulist Press
Release Date: September 1, 1998
Contributors: Daniel Liderbach
Genre:
Pages: 176
ISBN13: 978-0809138098

Explores how the expression of people's personal faith influenced doctrine concerning Christology in the early centuries of the church.