Craig S. Keener is een vooraanstaand Nieuwtestamenticus wiens werk bijbelse teksten kritisch onderzoekt. Zijn schrijfstijl wordt gekenmerkt door diepgaand historisch en filologisch inzicht, waardoor oude geschriften voor de moderne lezer tot leven komen. Keeners geschriften richten zich op de geloofwaardigheid van Nieuwtestamentische verslagen en bieden lezers een gedetailleerd begrip van de context en betekenis van vroege christelijke geschriften. Zijn benadering wordt gewaardeerd om zijn grondigheid en intellectuele strengheid, waardoor lezers worden aangemoedigd zich dieper te verdiepen in de fundamentele teksten.
In this award-winning commentary, Craig Keener presents in verse-by-verse format the cultural background you need for responsible—and richer—Bible study. This revised edition of the standard reference work in its field has been expanded throughout to now provide even more up-to-date information by one of the leading New Testament scholars on Jewish, Greek and Roman culture.
The commentary delves into the book of Acts, offering a thorough introduction and detailed exegesis of its initial chapters. Craig Keener enriches the analysis with over 10,000 references from extrabiblical ancient sources, providing a comprehensive understanding of the text's historical and cultural context. This first volume sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the themes and narratives within Acts, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
This work enhances accessibility to the extensive research supporting Keener's acclaimed 4500-page commentary on Acts. It distills complex scholarly insights into a more manageable format, allowing a broader audience to engage with the theological and historical context of the Acts of the Apostles.
Featuring over 20,000 ancient extra-biblical references, this commentary offers an unparalleled level of detail and documentation on the Gospel of John. It serves as a comprehensive resource for scholars and readers seeking in-depth insights into the text, its historical context, and its theological implications. The extensive research and thorough analysis make it an invaluable tool for understanding the complexities of John's writings.
Keener delves deeply into the world of Paul and the apostles, mining the historical, lexical, cultural, and exegetical details behind Paul's words about women in the home and ministry.
Drawing on a range of ancient background, this commentary makes Galatians easier to understand today.
Focusing on the foundational teachings of Jesus, the book explores the Great Commission and the Messianic Commission as essential to understanding Christian missions. Professor Keener emphasizes the universal nature of these passages while highlighting the critical role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to live out their faith and serve as witnesses for God. The work aims to deepen the reader's understanding of missions within the context of contemporary church dynamics.
The NIV Application Commentary helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context. It gives preachers and teachers the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.
Do miracles still happen today? This book demonstrates that miraculous works of God have been part of the experience of the church around the world since Christianity began and that they continue into the present. Leading New Testament scholar Craig Keener addresses common questions about miracles and provides compelling reasons to believe in them today, including many accounts that offer evidence of verifiable miracles. This book gives an accessible and concise overview of one of Keener's most significant research topics. Keener's earlier two-volume work on miracles stands as the definitive work on the topic, but its size and scope are daunting to many readers. This work summarizes Keener's basic argument but contains substantial new material, including new accounts of the miraculous. It is suitable as a textbook but also accessible to church leaders and laypeople.
A leading New Testament scholar explores the role of the Holy Spirit in the church, covering such topics as spiritual gifts, the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit's power for evangelism, and hearing God's voice. Now with an updated preface and a substantive new afterword.