| Daniel: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition Contributor(s): Edlin, Jim (Author) |
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ISBN: 0834123983 ISBN-13: 9780834123984 Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City OUR PRICE: $29.69 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2009 Annotation: The NEW BEACON BIBLE COMMENTARY provides an academically competent, readable commentary in the Wesleyan theological tradition. Each volume features: CONTEMPORARY SCHOLARSHIP from notable experts in the Wesleyan theological tradition CONVENIENT INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL which includes information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues. CLEAR VERSE-BY-VERSE EXPLANATIONS, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the original language COMPREHENSIVE ANNOTATION which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the text; HELPFUL SIDEBARS, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural customs, and more EXPANDED BIBLIOGRAPHY for further study |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament |
| Dewey: 224.507 |
| LCCN: 2008049714 |
| Series: New Beacon Bible Commentary |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.05 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.Each volume features: Completely New Scholarship from notable experts in the Wesleyan traditionConvenient Introductory Material for each book of the Bible including information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and moreClear Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage's original languageComprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the textHelpful Sidebars, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural customs, and moreExpanded Bibliography for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themesThe Book of Daniel speaks a fresh message to each new generation. For over two millennia it has done so. The book invites its readers to liYNbeaThe New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in |