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This inaugural Interpretation Bible Commentary volume on Matthew by Mark Allan Powell brings theological and pastoral sensitivity to the text, exploring how the Gospel of Matthew might be understood today by readers who receive it as its intended audience. It leads us to understand how the church can embody God's abiding presence in the world, to explore how biblical ethics can remain relevant for ever-changing situations, to consider health...

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In successive chapters, Matthew's understanding of mission, worship, teaching, stewardship, and social justice are described in such a way as to assist the reader in understanding the theology of Matthew as a whole. Powell inquires into the direction and thrust of Matthew's Gospel in categories related to pastoral theology rather than systematic theology.

The first nontechnical description of the principles and procedures of narrative criticism. Written for students' and pastors' use in their own exegesis.With great clarity Powell outlines the principles and procedures that narrative critics follow in exegesis of gospel texts and explains concepts such as "point of view, " "narration, " "irony, " and "symbolism." Chapters are devoted to each of the three principal elements of narrative: events,...

The New Testament is introduced here from a critical but faith-friendly perspective, attractively illustrated and accompanied by charts, diagrams and suggestions for further reading.

This thoroughly revised edition of the best-selling textbook provides an in-depth survey of current historical Jesus studies.

The product of dozens of this country's finest biblical scholars, the "HarperCollins Bible Dictionary" is the most complete, up-to-date, and accessible guide for the study of the Bible available today. This newly condensed edition makes that acclaimed resource available in an easy-to-use size. Perfect for church Bible study groups, home schools, high schools, colleges, or personal study, this edition contains all the important names, places, a...

The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary, revised and updated edition, is the most complete, up-to-date, and accessible guide for the study of the Bible available today. With more than 4, 000 lively, informative, and reader-friendly entries, this essential reference book provides all the information you need to understand the Bible.Whether you are a pastor, layperson, or a student of scripture, you will find every important name, place, and subject ...

We all know that everything we have is a gift from God. But sometimes it's hard to know just how to give "back" to God. How much is enough? What does the Bible really say? What should giving look like in our everyday lives? Filled with good news for followers of Jesus, Mark Allan Powell's "Giving to God" shows Christians the way to a better life and a better relationship with their money -- and with God.Powell presents stewardship as an act of...

Reveals how significant social location - such as age, gender, nationality, race, and education - is when interpreting the Bible. This work is aimed to help ministers to teach and preach.

The essence of spirituality is loving God, says Powell. The Bible, the Talmud, and the Qu'ran all direct their followers not merely to believe in God, to trust God, to obey God, and to serve God - but to love God. Can we learn to love God? In this biblical spirituality for today, Powell's earnest plea is for Christians to revisit their faith not by blazing in religious enthusiasm but by harboring a steadier flame and deeper commitment. Living ...

Methods for Matthew offers a primer on six exegetical approaches that have proved to be especially useful and popular.

Methods for Matthew offers a primer on six exegetical approaches that have proved to be especially useful and popular.

A leading biblical scholar provides a lively, engaging introduction to the New Testament that is critical yet faith friendly, lavishly illustrated, and accompanied by a variety of pedagogical aids.

Offers a concise summary of, and an excellent introduction to, recent Lucan scholarship. Major positions on several important subjects are clearly expressed in nontechnical language. +

Here is the first comprehensive, balanced account of historical Jesus studies. Beginning with brief discussions of the early days of historical research into the person of Jesus and the methods developed by researchers at the time, Mark Allen Powell offers insightful overviews of some of the most important participants in the contemporary Jesus quests.

With clarity and verve, Mark Allan Powell describes the contents and structure of the Gospels, their distinctive characteristics, and their major themes. An introductory chapter surveys the political, religious, and social world of the Gospels, methods of approaching early Christian texts, the genre of the Gospels, and the religious character of these writing. Included also are comments on the Gospels that are not found in the New Testament. S...