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What do history and archaeology have to say about Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection? In this superb book, two of the world's most celebrated writers on the historical Jesus share their greatest findings. Together, Craig A. Evans and N. T. Wright concisely and compellingly convey the drama and the world-shattering significance of Jesus' final days on earth.
In this provocative work, world-renowned scholar Craig A. Evans presents the most important archaeological discoveries that shed light on the world of Jesus of Nazareth. Evans challenges many sensational claims that have been proposed in recent books and peddled in the media by using archaeological findings to uncover the truth about several key pieces of Jesus' world. For example, what was the village of Nazareth actually like in the time of Jesus? Did synagogues really exist, as the Gospels say? What does archaeology tell us about the ruling priests who condemned Jesus to death? Has the tomb of Jesus really been found? Evans's engaging prose enables readers to understand and critique the latest theories--both the sober and the sensational--about who Jesus was and what he lived and died for.This new paperback edition includes an additional appendix with questions for discussion and reflection, making it ideal for both group and individual study.
Did Jesus intend to start a new religion-or was Christianity simply born from conflict?Did Jesus intend to found a church separate from Judaism? Who were the very first followers of Jesus? And how did a clash between two families-the family of Jesus on one hand and the family of high priest Annas and their aristocratic allies on the other-eventually lead to the formation of Christianity?Best-selling author Craig A. Evans looks at how a tumultuous chain of events from 30-70 CE-beginning with Jesus's entry into Jerusalem and subsequent crucifixion and ending with the destruction of the temple-led to the separation between the followers of Jesus and other Jews.Topics include the following: whether Jesus actually intended to found the Christian Churchthe ways in which Jesus's proclamation of the "Kingdom of God" relate to the Christian Churchthe role of James, brother of Jesus, in the new movement in Jerusalemthe tension between James and Paul in the matter of law and worksthe conflict between the families and followers of Jesus and those of the high priest Annas before the destruction of the templethe aftermath of the Jewish rebellion, whereby the Church moved away from its Jewish roots.A power struggle between Jesus's family and the ruling priestly elite set the stage for one of history's most pivotal religious shifts. Best-selling author Craig A. Evans unpacks the dramatic events between 30-70 CE-from Jesus's crucifixion to the temple's destruction-that led to the split between his followers and Judaism. With fresh insights on key figures like James, Paul, and the high priest Annas, this fascinating study explores the early Church's origins and the forces that shaped its future. A must-read for anyone interested in the historical Jesus and the roots of Christianity.
Chinese Asianism examines Chinese intellectual discussions of East Asian solidarity, analyzing them in connection with Chinese nationalism and Sino–Japanese relations. Beginning with texts written after the first Sino–Japanese War of 1894 and concluding with Wang Jingwei’s failed government in World War II, Craig Smith engages with a period in which the Chinese empire had crumbled and intellectuals were struggling to adapt to imperialism, new and hegemonic forms of government, and radically different epistemes. He considers a wide range of writings that show the depth of the pre-war discourse on Asianism and the influence it had on the rise of nationalism in China.Asianism was a “call” for Asian unity, Smith finds, but advocates of a united and connected Asia based on racial or civilizational commonalities also utilized the packaging of Asia for their own agendas, to the extent that efforts towards international regionalism spurred the construction of Chinese nationalism. Asianism shaped Chinese ideas of nation and region, often by translating and interpreting Japanese perspectives, and leaving behind a legacy in the concepts and terms that persist in the twenty-first century. As China plays a central role in regional East Asian development, Asianism is once again of great importance today.
Searon wanted revenge. What he got was a snarky wizard and a quest he never wanted... When Searon loses everything he once holds dear, he begins a quest for revenge, leaving behind everything except his Crimson Claymore. He runs into something he doesn't expect ... an arrogant wizard, who won't leave him alone unless he forms an army, an army that could fulfill his revenge, and save all of humanity in Calthoria. The Crimson Claymore is an Epic Fantasy adventure novel that has garnered millions of reads, was featured in fantasy, had more than 18,000 votes, and more than 1,300 comments/reviews on the social networking platform for readers and writers, Wattpad. The Crimson Claymore is the first book in Craig A. Price Jr.'s Claymore of Calthoria, a sword and sorcery epic fantasy adventure. If you like Terry Goodkind, R. A. Salvatore, and Brandon Sanderson, then you'll love a series that combines all of their best traits in a fast-paced, captivating, magic-infused adventure. Buy this epic fantasy filled with magic and sarcastic wit today Wattpad Review: "DUDE I HAD TO FOLLOW YOU YOU HAVE THE MOST EPIC STORIES EVER Seriously, I don't think many people write that many high fantasy stories anymore..people nowadays are into werewolves and glittering vampires.. (stereotyping here, sorry if it's offensive to anyone) but I think we need to go back to the roots when everyone enjoyed a good fantasy story Keep being the awesome writer you are I hope you go far : D" Wattpad Review: "Hi. I read the Crimson Claymore and I absolutely fell in love with it (couldn't put my phone down)... So from a paranormal-sci-fi book lover, thanks for doing what you do: )" Wattpad Review: "You have given us a most wonderful story. I have read all the permutations of your story and I can't give you enough praise. There are just a few authors on Wattpad that I tell my friends about and you are one. I truly wish you the best of luck in your professional writing career." Wattpad Review: "This has been the most interesting book I've read in quite some time I will read your books and vote as well. Great writer, great imagination.: -) Loved it " Wattpad Review: "New creatures are definitely entertaining, the unseen and the Nacropis, .. An entertaining read, good luck for the prequel and the sequel." Wattpad Review: "I have enjoyed this story immensely and cannot wait for the sequel. Keep up the good work, we need stories with mix of action, romance, and intrigue." Wattpad Review: "It's a fantastic and masterful piece of storytelling. My face was practically almost glued to my mobile reading it. Every time I try to stop, it seems to call me back again. Great work " Wattpad Review: "You have a marvelous story here .. Your characters are well developed and appealing; your plot moves smoothly and carries the reader into the action.. this is an extraordinary story." Wattpad Review: "It takes a lot for me to admit that I sincerely like a book, so believe me when I say this I liked.. I truly believe you have a talent for writing. Good luck to your future works. I will be looking for them: )" Wattpad Review: "..this book is awesome It's got the right balance throughout of war and compassion. Well done, definitely be reading the sequel." Wattpad Review: "Very good story man, you have hooked me]. I just found your book and just couldn't put it down keep it up. I'm definitely reading your next piece of work." Wattpad Review: "Thank you for a fantastic story. You hooked me in and kept me there. I will check out the sequel. Keep up the hard work." Wattpad Review: "Excellent. One of the best fantasy novels I have read in a while. Can't wait to read your sequel." Wattpad Review: "Your book was enchanting to me.. Thank you for writing such a good story line."
Sport Skill Instruction for Coaches is designed to help current and aspiring coaches teach the skills athletes need in order to perform at their best. Written from a real-world perspective primarily for high school coaches, this practical, user-friendly text addresses the who, what, and how questions facing every coach: Who are the athletes I'm coaching? What are the skills I need to teach? How do I teach the skills effectively?Coaches will address these questions by thoroughly examining such concepts as individual differences exhibited by athletes; technical, tactical, and mental skills athletes need to learn; content and structure of skill practice; the art of providing feedback; and the preparation of athletes for competition. This exploration prepares coaches to work with athletes competently and confidently.The easy-to-follow format of the text includes learning objectives that introduce each chapter, sidebars illustrating sport-specific applications of key concepts and principles, chapter summaries organized by content and sequence, key terms, chapter review questions, activities that challenge readers to apply concepts to real-world situations, and a comprehensive glossary.
This powerful critique of American Christianity chronicles the spiritual pilgrimage of one man and provides a defense of the pure Gospel. In the first half of the book, Parton explains his spiritual autobiography. Follow his journey from unbelief to American Evangelicalism and Campus Crusade staff work, to his discovery of the Lutheran church. In the chapters after his arrival at an understanding of Lutheranism, he presents a hard-hitting critique of shallow, pop-style worship and theology. Readers will also appreciate Parton's honest, systematic approach to apologetics that tackles the tough questions of how to explain the Christian faith in a way that always points back to Christ's work. This new edition features sections dealing with the challenges of New Atheism, Bart Ehrman, and the new wave of biblical criticism.
Religion on Trial: Cross-Examining Religious Truth Claims (Second Edition)
Craig A Parton
Concordia Publishing House
2018
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With ten thousand religions in the world today and two being added every day, how are we to know which, if any, is true?Religion on Trial takes a serious look at whether all religions are saying nearly the same thing and ultimately lead to the same destination-and if not, whether any of the world's religions can withstand a closer examination using the evidentiary methods developed in law, history, and science.For if any religions are to be left standing, they (or it) must have claims made not in a corner immune from rigorous examination but testable by all serious inquirers using methods that have been employed in other fields dealing with truth claims. Religion on Trial is a relentless search for the truth that puts religious claims to rigorous cross-examination-nothing less than eternity is at stake.Free discussion questions when you order the book A free downloadable PDF of study questions will be automatically added to your cart when you buy Religion on Trial.
Generating Abstraction Hierarchies presents a completely automated approach to generating abstractions for problem solving. The abstractions are generated using a tractable, domain-independent algorithm whose only inputs are the definition of a problem space and the problem to be solved and whose output is an abstraction hierarchy that is tailored to the particular problem. The algorithm generates abstraction hierarchies that satisfy the `ordered monotonicity' property, which guarantees that the structure of an abstract solution is not changed in the process of refining it. An abstraction hierarchy with this property allows a problem to be decomposed such that the solution in an abstract space can be held invariant while the remaining parts of a problem are solved. The algorithm for generating abstractions is implemented in a system called ALPINE, which generates abstractions for a hierarchical version of the PRODIGY problem solver. Generating Abstraction Hierarchies formally defines this hierarchical problem solving method, shows that under certain assumptions this method can reduce the size of a search space from exponential to linear in the solution size, and describes the implementation of this method in PRODIGY. The abstractions generated by ALPINE are tested in multiple domains on large problem sets and are shown to produce shorter solutions with significantly less search than problem solving without using abstraction. Generating Abstraction Hierarchies will be of interest to researchers in machine learning, planning and problem reformation.
Progressive Dispensationalism
Craig A. Blaising; Darrell L. Bock
Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
2000
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Thoughtful and accessible. An up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the most important issues in dispensationalism, underpinned with accurate scholarship and summarized with clarity.
Exploring the Origins of the Bible – Canon Formation in Historical, Literary, and Theological Perspective
Craig A. Evans; Emanuel Tov; Craig Evans; Lee Mcdonald
Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
2008
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How did the Bible we have come to be? What do biblical scholars mean when they talk about canon, the Septuagint, the Apocrypha, or the Masoretic Text? All this biblical study is interesting, but does it really matter? Leading international scholars explain that it does. This thought-provoking and cutting-edge collection will help you go deeper in your understanding of the biblical writings, how those writings became canonical Scripture, and why canon matters. Beginning with an explanation of the different versions of the Hebrew Bible, scholars in different areas of expertise explore the complexities and issues related to the Old and New Testament canons, why different Jewish and Christian communities have different collections, and the importance of canon to theology.
The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the truth found in this commentary series.
Christian Ethics and Moral Philosophy – An Introduction to Issues and Approaches
Craig A. Boyd; Don Thorsen
Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
2018
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This introductory textbook presents Christian philosophical and theological approaches to ethics. Combining their expertise in philosophy and theology, the authors explain the beliefs, values, and practices of various Christian ethical viewpoints, addressing biblical teachings as well as traditional ethical theories that contribute to informed moral decision-making. Each chapter begins with Words to Watch and includes a relevant case study on a vexing ethical issue, such as caring for the environment, human sexuality, abortion, capital punishment, war, and euthanasia. End-of-chapter reflection questions, illustrations, and additional information tables are also included.
Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition – Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis
Craig A. Carter
Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
2018
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The rise of modernity, especially the European Enlightenment and its aftermath, has negatively impacted the way we understand the nature and interpretation of Christian Scripture. In this introduction to biblical interpretation, Craig Carter evaluates the problems of post-Enlightenment hermeneutics and offers an alternative approach: exegesis in harmony with the Great Tradition. Carter argues for the validity of patristic christological exegesis, showing that we must recover the Nicene theological tradition as the context for contemporary exegesis, and seeks to root both the nature and interpretation of Scripture firmly in trinitarian orthodoxy.
Why do so many Americans fail to participate in their communities' affairs? What role should the citizenry play in our political system? In addressing these concerns, this revised and updated text evaluates the dilemma of participation, civility, and stability at a time when civic indifference is a national problem. In addition to outlining the sources of this indifference, The New Citizenship suggests ways in which Americans can conquer their apathy toward government.In this fourth edition, author and Dilemmas in American Politics series editor Craig A. Rimmerman provides new material on ACORN, the 2008 presidential election, the Obama presidency, and the impact of these recent events for college students and their conceptions of participation and citizenship.
Throughout their relatively short history, lesbian and gay movements in the United States have endured searing conflicts over whether to embrace assimilationist or liberationist strategies. The Lesbian and Gay Movements explores this dilemma in both contemporary and historical contexts, describing the sources of these conflicts, to what extent the conflicts have been resolved, and how they might be resolved in future. Rimmerman also tackles the challenging issue of what constitutes movement 'effectiveness' and how 'effective' the assimilationist and liberationist strategies have been in three contentious policy arenas: the military ban, same-sex marriage, and AIDS. Considerable attention is devoted to how policy elites (presidents, federal and state legislatures, courts) have responded to the movements' grievances.Since the publication of the first edition in 2007, there have been enormous changes in the landscape of lesbian and gay movements and rights. The thoroughly revised second edition includes updated discussion of LGBT movements' undertakings in, as well the Obama administration's response to, AIDS/HIV policy, the fight to legalize same-sex marriage and overturn the Defense of Marriage Act, and the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'.
Ambrose of Milan?s Method of Mystagogical Preaching
Craig A. Satterlee
Liturgical Press
2002
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Mystagogy, or sustained reflection on baptism and the Eucharist, is the method of postbaptismal catechesis used in the R.C.I.A. In Ambrose of Milan's Method of Mystagogical Preaching, Craig Satterlee provides a method of mystagogical preaching for today's Church by looking at the sermons of Ambrose of Milan. Confronted by a culture that increasingly cannot be counted on to reinforce the Christian faith or participate in the formation of Christians, the Church today questions the nature of the connection between Word and Sacrament, and liturgy and mission. In addressing these same questions, the catechumenate of the early Church took seriously that they lived in a culture at odds with the faith, particularly the period of mystagogy which is characterized by sermons that probe the rites of initiation. Their biblical importance for Christian life, continues to hold great potential for the Church today. However, it remains largely undefined. By asking such questions as, what did Ambrose do and how did Ambrose do it? Satterlee explains that the best way to learn to preach mystagogicaly is by using a fourth-century mystagogue as our guide. In chapter one Satterlee establishes the need for mystagogy. Chapter two lays out the historical context of Ambrose and his church. Chapters three through eight are a series of six historical studies on Ambrose and his church that correspond to the components of a homiletic method. Chapter nine proposes a method of mystagogy for the contemporary church based on Ambrose's preaching. A brief biography of Saint Ambrose, history of the church of Milan, and a look at patristic exegesis are also included. Modeled after William Harmless'sAugustine and the Catechumenate, Ambrose of Milan's Method of Mystagogical Preaching serves as a companion volume to that work. Chapters are 'You saw what is seen, but not what is done': The Need for Mystagogy;" "'Having been renewed by baptism, hold fast to the style of life that befits those who have been washed clean': Setting the Stage;" "'I yield to my desire to teach': Ambrose: The Preacher;" "'This family clothed in white': The Newly Baptized of Milan: The Listeners;" "'I shall begin now to speak of the sacraments which you have received': Initiation in Milan: The Text;" "'Gather from the holy scriptures': Interpreting the Rites;" "'Milky speech': The Shape of Mystagogy;" "'But now my voice grows weak and time is running out': Mystagogy as Proclamation Event: Delivery;" "'We too are not without discernment': Discerning a Method of Mystagogical Preaching."Craig A. Satterlee, PhD, an ordained minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is assistant professor of homiletics and co-director of the Doctor of Ministry program at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. He is a contributing author of Worship,published by The Liturgical Press. "
No aspect of Civil War military lore has received less scholarly attention than the battle cry of the Southern soldier. In The Rebel Yell, Craig A. Warren brings together soldiers' memoirs, little-known articles, and recordings to create a fascinating and exhaustive exploration of the facts and myths about the “Southern screech.”Through close readings of numerous accounts, Warren demonstrates that the Rebel yell was not a single, unchanging call, but rather it varied from place to place, evolved over time, and expressed nuanced shades of emotion. A multifunctional act, the flexible Rebel yell was immediately recognizable to friends and foes but acquired new forms and purposes as the epic struggle wore on. A Confederate regiment might deliver the yell in harrowing unison to taunt Union troops across the empty spaces of a battlefield. At other times, individual soldiers would call out solo or in call-and-response fashion to communicate with or secure the perimeters of their camps.The Rebel yell could embody unity and valor, but could also become the voice of racism and hatred. Perhaps most surprising, The Rebel Yell reveals that from Reconstruction through the first half of the twentieth century, the Rebel yell - even more than the Confederate battle flag - served as the most prominent and potent symbol of white Southern defiance of Federal authority. With regard to the late-twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, Warren shows that the yell has served the needs of people the world over: soldiers and civilians, politicians and musicians, re-enactors and humorists, artists and businessmen. Warren dismantles popular assumptions about the Rebel yell as well as the notion that the yell was ever “lost to history.”Both scholarly and accessible, The Rebel Yell contributes to our knowledge of Civil War history and public memory. It shows the centrality of voice and sound to any reckoning of Southern culture.