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This book is a socio-rhetorical commentary on the Book of Revelation. Without sacrificing scholarly perspective or academic rigor, it is written to be accessible for a wide audience. A 'Suggested Reading List' serves as point of entry for the new serious scholar of Revelation.

Women in the Ministry of Jesus is a study of both of Jesus' attitudes towards women as reflected in his words and deeds, and of the women who were part of his ministry, or who interacted with him according to the Gospel accounts.

In this second novel of the series, Art West seeks out the meaning of the mysterious symbolic number 666 while exploring sites in Egypt and Turkey. He discovers an inscription in southern Egypt at the Philae Temple in Aswan, which reads, ""He is many men and no man, towering like the sphinx, dead and alive, but who knows what he thinks? Back from the Styx; 666."" Who is this sphinx-like man? Could he be relevant to the twenty-first century? These questions lead Art to investigate possible connections between the Coptic Gospels and Coptic Orthodox beliefs. In the middle of such investigations Art is involved in a harrowing prisoner exchange in Israel at the hands of Hamas, and he discovers the origins of Christians wearing crosses. He also tangles with the notorious terrorist El Tigre.Set in the context of Middle East tensions between Muslims, Christians, and Jews, this fast-paced thriller explores the meaning of eschatological or ""end times"" language for the earliest Christians, who, while trying to spread the kingdom of God, faced the rising tide of the kingdom of Caesar and his emperor cult. Along the way West learns some apocalyptic secrets destined to change his life forever.

Witherington provides a much-needed introduction to the ancient art of persuasion and its use within the various New Testament documents. More than just an exploration of the use of the ancient rhetorical tools and devices, this guide introduces the reader to all that went into convincing an audience about some subject. Witherington makes the case that rhetorical criticism is a more fruitful approach to the NT epistles than the oft-employed approaches of literary and discourse criticism. Familiarity with the art of rhetoric also helps the reader explore non-epistolary genres. In addition to the general introduction to rhetorical criticism, the book guides readers through the many and varied uses of rhetoric in most NT documents-not only telling readers about rhetoric in the NT, but showing them the way it was employed.""This brief guide book is intended to provide the reader with an entrance into understanding the rhetorical analysis of various parts of the NT, the value such studies bring for understanding what is being proclaimed and defended in the NT, and how Christ is presented in ways that would be considered persuasive in antiquity."" - from the introduction

Dr. Ben Attah is a man of many dimensions. He is a seasoned man of God, an ordained Pastor and teacher in the body of Christ. He is the President of New Light Covenant Church - a group of Churches planted all over the world with the headquarters in Nigeria . Dr. Ben Attah is a First Class Chemist, an astute Marketer, Business Administrator and Management Consultant. He has worked with several organizations in Nigeria including UAC of Nigeria PLC, Glaxo Nigeria plc, Inlaks plc, Nigerian Bottling Company plc, and was also the Managing Director and Chief executive Officer at Honeywell Oil & Gas Ltd. He has worked very hard to earn himself so much honor and awards in the professional area. He belongs to several professional organizations including: Nigeria Institute of Management, Institute of corporate Managers of Nigeria, Royal Society of Chemistry, among many others. He is a fellow of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, a fellow of the Management Accountants of Nigeria, also a fellow of the Corporate Managers of Nigeria. God has called Dr. Attah into the teaching and preaching ministry with signs and wonders. He is also the author of several Christian books including: The Revelation of Restoration, Wealth Transfer & Standing Where Others Fall. God has used His servant to start many Business fellowships across the shores of Nigeria . Dr. Attah believes that the word of God is true all the time. As an astute believer in the word of God, Dr. Attah has been a source of encouragement to many. Dr. Attah is married to Pastor Tina and God has blessed the marriage with four children (two boys and two girls) - Wonder, Praise, Shalom and Light.

Dr. Ben Attah is a man of many dimensions. He is a seasoned man of God, an ordained Pastor and teacher in the body of Christ. He is the President of New Light Covenant Church - a group of Churches planted all over the world with the headquarters in Nigeria. Dr. Ben Attah is a First Class Chemist, an astute Marketer, Business Administrator and Management Consultant. He has worked with several organizations in Nigeria including UAC of Nigeria PLC, Glaxo Nigeria plc, Inlaks plc, Nigerian Bottling Company plc, and was also the Managing Director and Chief executive Officer at Honeywell Oil & Gas Ltd. He has worked very hard to earn himself so much honor and awards in the professional area. He belongs to several professional organizations including: Nigeria Institute of Management, Institute of corporate Managers of Nigeria, Royal Society of Chemistry, among many others. He is a fellow of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, a fellow of the Management Accountants of Nigeria, also a fellow of the Corporate Managers of Nigeria. God has called Dr. Attah into the teaching and preaching ministry with signs and wonders. He is also the author of several Christian books including: The Revelation of Restoration, Wealth Transfer & Standing Where Others Fall. God has used His servant to start many Business fellowships across the shores of Nigeria. Dr. Attah believes that the word of God is true all the time. As an astute believer in the word of God, Dr. Attah has been a source of encouragement to many. Dr. Attah is married to Pastor Tina and God has blessed the marriage with four lovely children (two boys and two girls) - Wonder, Praise, Shalom and Light.

The Tapestry of Tragedy and Triumph. Bill Witherington shows that Paul's theology, arguments, practical advice, and social recommendations are ultimately grounded in stories from the Hebrew scriptures and from the life of Jesus and those who believed in him. Paul's thought, according to Witherington, was shaped by four interrelated narratives comprising a larger drama: Adam and Eve and a world gone wrong; the people of Israel in that world; the death and resurrection of Christ; and the movement to faith by Christians like Paul himself, which promises a world set right again. Thus to Paul, the story of Christ is the crucial turning point in the history of God and the world.

A trustworthy guide to the rich and perplexing symbolism of the Book of Revelation.

This informative, clearly written book introduces the New Testament in two main ways: (1) it explains where the New Testament came from, and (2) it examines the New Testament writings themselves.Ben Witherington first tells how and why the New Testament documents were written and collected and how they came to be known as the New Testament that we have today. He then discusses the main stories and major figures in the New Testament. Witherington looks particularly at the Gospels, examining how and why their stories differ and pointing out what these ancient biographies actually say about Jesus. He also surveys the ways that these stories were told and retold, explaining how this literary development has influenced Christian theology, ethics, and social thought.At once scholarly and accessible - it really is written in plain English - Witherington's guide to the origins and message of the New Testament is eminently suitable as a text for college and seminary students. With each chapter followed by a section called "Exercises and Questions for Study and Reflection," The New Testament Story will also prove valuable to individual readers and ideal for church classes and group Bible studies.

While Paul's letter to the Romans is the most studied and commented-on document from the biblical period, the major exegetical books on Romans from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have been overwhelmingly shaped by the Reformed tradition. Through a careful survey of work on Romans by both ancient Church Fathers and modern exegetical scholars, Ben Witherington III here argues that the interpretation of Romans since the Reformation has been far too indebted to -- and at key points led astray by -- Augustinian readings of the text as filtered through Luther, Calvin, and others. In this first full-scale socio-rhetorical commentary on Romans, Witherington gleans fresh insights from reading the text of Paul's epistle in light of early Jewish theology, the historical situation of Rome in the middle of the first century A.D., and Paul's own rhetorical concerns. Giving serious consideration to the social and rhetorical background of Romans allows readers to hear Paul on his own terms, not just through the various voices of his later interpreters. Witherington's groundbreaking work also features a new, clear translation of the Greek text, and each section of the commentary ends with a brief discussion titled "Bridging the Horizons," which suggests how the ancient text of Romans may speak to us today.

Increasingly, scholars recognize that prophetic traditions, expressions, and experiences stand at the heart of most religions in the ancient Mediterranean world. This is no less true for the world of Judaism and Jesus. Ben Witherington III offers an extensive, cross-cultural survey of the broader expressions of prophecy in its ancient Mediterranean context, beginning with Mari, moving to biblical figures not often regarded as prophetsBalaam, Deborah, Moses, and Aaronand to the apocalyptic seer in postexilic prophecy, showing that no single pattern describes all prophetic figures. The consequence is that different aspects of Jesus' activity touch upon prophetic predecessors: his miracles, on Elijah and Elisha; his self-understanding as the Son of Man, on Daniel and 1 Enoch; his warnings of woe and judgment, on the "writing prophets" in Judean tradition; and his messianic entry into Jerusalem, on Zechariah 9. Witherington also surveys the phenomenon of apocalyptic prophecy in early Christianity, including Paul, Revelation, the Didache, Hermas, and the Montanist movement. Jesus the Seer is a worthy complement to Witheringtons other volume on Jesus, Jesus the Sage (Fortress Press, 2000).

Isaiah in context and through the ages. Reading the book of Isaiah in its original context is the crucial prerequisite for understanding its citation and use in later interpretations, including the New Testament writings, argues Ben Witherington III. Here he offers pastors, teachers, and students an accessible commentary on Isaiah, as well as a reasoned consideration of how Isaiah was heard and read in early Christianity. By reading "forward and backward," Witherington advances the scholarly discussion of intertextuality and opens a new avenue for biblical theology. - Back cover.