Bruce Corley

Paul and First-Century Letter Writing

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“For those who want an over-the-shoulder look into Paul's world, this is the book. Richards guides the reader with a sure hand, sifting through a wide array of ancient texts and artifacts to reconstruct an engaging picture of Paul's letter writing. But there are bonus features: one also learns about life in the city and marketplace; travel by land and sea; customs at home, school, and in the company of friends; and a host of other topics. Rarely does a book this size offer so many insights, sometimes challenging common opinion but always illuminating. This treasure trove, written in readable style with eye-catching pages, will attract students of Paul and Greco-Roman history again and again.”

The Imago Dei

Theology

“Here's a groundbreaking, provocative, and valuable study of a key topic--the Image of God. Using Exodus 19:6 as the focal point to understand Genesis 1:26-28, Swann argues that the Image is not a human condition but a calling of humankind into priesthood. From the exegesis of Genesis 1, the proposal ranges far and wide into aspects of biblical theology in both testaments. Swann's view revisits an ancient alternative with fervor and skill; it deserves a wide hearing.”

Zondervan Compact Greek Lexicon

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“By use of an innovative set of reference and format features, Paul Jackson compiles a huge amount of data into a small space. In contrast to smaller lexicons, the Zondervan Compact Greek Lexicon presents the wide range of meaning for a single term (the Greek New Testament has some five thousand lexical terms with a corresponding twenty-five thousand different meanings). This is a user-friendly tool—practical and handy for both the beginning student and the advanced scholar. I recommend it to everyone who carries a Greek New Testament—take this lexicon with you.”