A. Wendell Bowes
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Wisdom Literature
$19.99Add to cartWhat is the nature of successful living?
What does it mean to achieve a good life? The Old Testament wisdom literature–Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes–provides perceptive answers to these questions. Though sometimes neglected, this genre, consisting of short sayings and lengthy reflective writings, offers readers thoughtful instructions for living. In this volume of the Reading and Interpreting the Bible Series, A. Wendell Bowes expertly guides readers in interpreting these insightful writings and applying their lessons to everyday life. From exploring the ancient Near Eastern background of these writings to providing interpretations of sample texts, Dr. Bowes has crafted a practical handbook for anyone wanting to study this rich and astute biblical literature. Reading the Bible with understanding is challenging. Without sound guidance, making sense of the different literary types, settings, and cultures found in the Scriptures can be overwhelming. The Reading and Interpreting the Bible Series opens the door to a proper and accessible method of biblical interpretation. Each volume concentrates on a specific literary type found in the Bible, highlighting its features and function. Social, political, and religious settings are examined, and a critical analysis of the biblical text brings to light its message and relevance for today. Readers will find in these volumes numerous illustrations of how to interpret specific texts, which can be used as a pattern for individual or group Bible studies.
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Job : A Commentary In The Wesleyan Tradition
$35.99Add to cartHailed as one of the most profound literary, theological, and philosophical works ever written, the book of Job takes up the age-old topic of the innocent sufferer. This biblical masterpiece addresses questions about the meaning of human existence, God’s relationship to humanity, and why good people sometimes suffer so terribly.
A. Wendell Bowes skillfully probes the depths of this outstanding book of the Bible in this volume of the New Beacon Bible Commentary. Along with authorship, date, and historical issues, Bowes artfully articulates the book’s image of God as one who is mysterious and transcends human wisdom.
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 tradition
*Convenient 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 more
*Clear Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage’s original language