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Discovering Biblical Texts: Discovering Revelation

Discovering Biblical Texts: Discovering Revelation

by David A. deSilva

Discovering Revelation is the perfect introduction to the interpretation of Revelation. Through a critical assessment of key interpreters and interpretative debates, it encourages in-depth study of the text and a genuine grappling with the theological and historical questions raised. As part of the Discovering Biblical Texts series, Discov… Read more…

New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT): The Letter to the Galatians (deSilva)

New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT): The Letter to the Galatians (deSilva)

by David A. deSilva

Writing a commentary on Galatians is a daunting task. Despite its relative brevity, this Pauline letter raises a number of foundational theological issues, and it has played a vital role in shaping Christian thought and practice over the centuries. In this replacement of Ronald Y. K. Fung’s 1988 New International Commentary volume, David… Read more…

Baylor Handbook on the Greek New Testament: Galatians (BHGNT)

Baylor Handbook on the Greek New Testament: Galatians (BHGNT)

by David A. deSilva

Galatians: A Handbook on the Greek Text offers teachers and students a comprehensive guide to the grammar and vocabulary of Galatians. A perfect supplement to any commentary, this volume's lexical, analytical, and syntactical analysis is a helpful tool in navigating New Testament literature. David A. deSilva leads students toward both a greater understan… Read more…

Honor, Patronage, Kinship, & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture

Honor, Patronage, Kinship, & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture

by David A. deSilva

For contemporary Western readers, it can be easy to miss or misread cultural nuances in the New Testament. To hear the text correctly we must be attuned to its original context. As David deSilva demonstrates, keys to interpretation are found in paying attention to four essential cultural themes: honor and shame, patronage and reciprocity, kinship and family,… Read more…

Introducing the Apocrypha: Message, Context, and Significance

Introducing the Apocrypha: Message, Context, and Significance

by David A. deSilva and James Charlesworth

This comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament apocryphal books summarizes their context, message, and significance. The first edition has been very well reviewed and widely adopted. It is the most substantial introduction to the Apocrypha available and has become a standard authority on the topic. The second edition has been substantially … Read more…