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.
Exploring the theme of the kingdom of God, T. Desmond Alexander delves into selected texts from both the Old and New Testaments across 22 chapters. He highlights the significance of this theme and its contemporary relevance, offering insights that bridge biblical teachings with modern life.
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.
A senior biblical scholar provides a new edition of his successful introduction to the Pentateuch that guides students through this crucial portion of the Old Testament.
At the very heart of God's plan for the world stands an extraordinary city. Beginning with the garden of Eden in Genesis and ending with the New Jerusalem in Revelation, the biblical story reveals how God has been working throughout history to establish a city filled with his glorious presence. Tracing the development of the theme of city in both testaments, T. Desmond Alexander draws on his experience as a biblical scholar to show us God's purpose throughout Scripture to dwell with his $$$ people in a future extraordinary city on a transformed earth.
This commentary offers in-depth analysis and insights into the Old Testament, enhancing understanding of its themes, historical context, and theological significance. It provides valuable interpretations that engage both scholars and lay readers, making it a comprehensive resource for studying the text.
The New Dictionary of Biblical Theology will quickly establish itself as an essential building block of every library of basic biblical reference books. Building on its companion volumes, the New Bible Dictionary and New Bible Commentary, this work takes readers to a higher vantage point where they can view the thematic terrain of the Bible in its canonical wholeness. In addition, it fills the interpretive space between those volumes and the New Dictionary of Theology. At the heart of this work is an A-to-Z encyclopedia of over 200 key biblical-theological themes such as atonement, creation, eschatology, Israel, Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, redemption, suffering, wisdom and worship. Students and communicators of the Bible will be well served by articles exploring the theology of each biblical book. And for those interested in the wider discipline of biblical theology, major articles explore foundational issues such as the history of biblical theology, the challenges raised against biblical theology, and the unity and diversity of Scripture. Over 120 contributors drawn from the front ranks of biblical scholarship in the English-speaking world make the New Dictionary of Biblical Theology a work of distinction and a benchmark of evangelical biblical theology at the turn of the twenty-first century. Bibliographies round out all articles, directing readers to research trails leading out of the Dictionary and into crucial studies on every subject. Cross-references throughout send readers through the varied maze of reading pathways, maximizing the usefulness of this volume. Comprehensive, authoritative and easily accessible, the New Dictionary of Biblical Theology is certain to establish itself as an essential resource for students of the Bible and theology. - Publisher