T. Desmond Alexander ist ein renommierter Autor im Bereich der biblischen Studien, dessen Werk sich mit den tiefgreifenden theologischen und literarischen Aspekten der Heiligen Schrift auseinandersetzt. Sein akademischer Hintergrund ermöglicht ihm, aufschlussreiche Analysen anzubieten, die die Komplexität biblischer Texte und ihre zeitgenössische Relevanz beleuchten. Alexanders Herangehensweise zeichnet sich durch rigorose Gelehrsamkeit und ein tiefes Verständnis der theologischen Tradition aus. Die Leser werden seine Fähigkeit schätzen, komplexe Themen klar und fesselnd darzustellen.
How can sinful humans approach a holy God? In this ESBT volume, T. Desmond Alexander considers the often-neglected themes of priesthood and mediation and how Christ fulfills these roles. Through this study, students, church leaders, and laypeople alike will gain a richer understanding of concepts such as holiness, sacrifice, covenant, reconciliation, and God's dwelling place.
This essential reference work builds on its companion volumes, providing readers with a comprehensive view of the Bible's thematic landscape. It serves as a bridge between the New Bible Dictionary and New Bible Commentary, offering an A-to-Z encyclopedia of over 200 key biblical-theological themes, including atonement, creation, eschatology, and worship. Students and communicators will find valuable articles that delve into the theology of each biblical book. Additionally, major articles address foundational issues in biblical theology, such as its history and the unity and diversity of Scripture. With contributions from over 120 leading scholars in the English-speaking world, this work stands as a benchmark of evangelical biblical theology at the turn of the twenty-first century. Each article includes bibliographies that guide readers toward further research, while cross-references enhance the exploration of related topics. Comprehensive, authoritative, and user-friendly, this resource is poised to become an indispensable tool for students of the Bible and theology.
Obadiah's oracle against Edom.Jonah's mission to the city of Nineveh.Micah's message to Samaria and Jerusalem. The texts of these minor but important prophets receive a fresh and penetrating analysis in this introduction and commentary. The authors consider each book's historical setting, composition, structure and authorship, as well as important themes and issues. Each book is then expounded in the concise and informative style that has become the hallmark of the Tyndale series. The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.