The Contours of the Land in Israel's History
The Land of Palestine
The land of Palestine took its name from the Philistines (the Pelishtim in Hebrew) who settled along the Mediterranean coast from Joppa to Gaza about 1300–12...
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This Major Biblical Theme Is a Surprising Root of the Manhood Problem
Single motherhood is becoming the new norm for how children are raised. In 2014:
4 out 10 children were born to unwed mothers;
More than 80...
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Gordon Wenham: Genesis 1–11 is Proto-History — An Excerpt from “Genesis: History, Fiction, or Neither?”
What genre is Genesis 1–11? Is it history, fiction, or neither? A new book provides clarity by exploring the first eleven chapters of the Bi...
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James Hoffmeier: Genesis 1–11 is History and Theology — An Excerpt from "Genesis: History, Fiction, or Neither?"
What genre is Genesis 1–11? Is it history, fiction, or neither? A new book provides clarity by exploring the first eleven chapters of the Bi...
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How Is "Genesis: History, Fiction, or Neither?" Distinctive Among "Genesis" Books?
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Take the 100 Page Challenge for the Classic of Classics
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A few years ago auth...
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What Genre Is Genesis 1–11: History, Fiction, or Neither?
Four hundred years ago, the Roman Inquisition investigated the scientific exploits of a one Galileo Galilei, finding him guilty of all charg...
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When There's No Silver Lining — John H. Walton on the Book of Job [Excerpt]
Here's a slice of John H. Walton's NIV Application Commentary: Job.
Sometimes there is no visible silver lining, no redeeming value in sight...
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NIV 50th Anniversary Bible and Reference 50% Off Sale
This year the Committee on Bible Translation, Zondervan, and Biblica are celebrating the 50th year anniversary of the commissioning of the N...
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Why is the Bible Always the Number One Bestseller?
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Except for 2007, whe...
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5 Essential Resources to Build Your Bible Reference Library
Whether you are an interested Christian who desires to go deeper in the Bible, a volunteer ministry leader, or seasoned vocational minister,...
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What's Your Favorite Greek Word? Mine Describes God's Love
“Do you know how much God loves you?”
This is a question I loved posing when I preached, because I loved pointing people to some of the orig...
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New Releases Today: NIV Exhaustive Bible Concordance, Talking with Catholics About the Gospel, & The Pastor's Ministry
Today we are pleased to release several new resources that will inform and enhance your teaching or pastoral ministry. Here is a quick overv...
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How to Better Learn the Bible: 3 Tips on Choosing the Right Resources for You
All things being equal, the more you read, the more you'll be able to help people.
—Gary T. Meadors, Editor of Moving Beyond the Bible to T...
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Get Your Beard On: An eBook Sale of Bearded Christian Authors
Yes, you read that right: A sale of spectacular reads by your favorite bearded Christian authors!
We're calling it the Get Your Beard On eBo...
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The Crucial, Overlooked Benefit of Bible Concordances: Access
As I looked over the new NIV Exhaustive Concordance by John R. Kohlenberger III, I had a surprising thought: throughout my seminary training...
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Reading the Wisdom Books Canonically — An Excerpt from "Canon and Biblical Interpretation"
Canon and Biblical Interpretation is a unique, landmark volume in the "Scripture and Hermeneutics Series." It examines the canonical approa...
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