David DeSilva

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  Archaeology And The Ministry Of Paul

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  A fundamental principle of biblical interpretation is the importance of context–historical, literary, and canonical. But an often-neglected source of context for understanding Scripture is the field of archaeology. The physical and cultural world we inhabit affects us deeply, and that was no less true for the original writers and readers of Scripture. Archaeology provides insights into important questions like, What did these believers see day to day? What messages did they receive from their environment? What social practices influenced them?

  In this first of three planned volumes, New Testament scholar David deSilva uses archaeological findings to explore places where the apostle Paul ministered and his audiences lived. This visually compelling and beautifully designed book contains more than 250 full-color photographs of sites and artifacts. The author focuses on the fruits of archaeology in regard to the sites associated with Paul’s ministry in Acts and in Paul’s own writings. This book helps readers understand the real-life situations Paul addressed.

  This volume will be an important supplemental textbook for courses on the New Testament and for anyone who wants to better understand the lived context of Paul and his readers.

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  Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha

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  A modern translation with introductions by David A. deSilva.

  The Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha includes:

  *Tobit (Vaticanus and Sinaiticus)

  *Judith

  *Greek Esther (Greek)

  *Wisdom of Solomon

  *Wisdom of Sirach

  *Baruch

  *Letter of Jeremiah

  *the additions to Daniel (Old Greek and Theodotion), including the Prayer of Azariah, Susanna, and Bel and the Dragon

  *1-4 Maccabees

  *1-2 Esdras

  *the Prayer of Manasseh

  *Psalm 151

  *Psalms of Solomon

  *Greek 1 Enoch

  Beautifully typeset in a single-column format, the Lexham Old Testament Apocrypha provides a literal and contemporary translation for modern readers. David A. deSilva briefly introduces each book, providing context and insight. This volume includes works typically omitted from other editions of the Apocrypha, such as the Psalms of Solomon, the Greek text of Enoch, and multiple versions of Tobit and the additions to Daniel.

  The Apocrypha has been highly esteemed throughout history. While its canonical status is disputed, it has been embraced by Christians over centuries for personal study, devotion, and worship. The diverse writings in the Apocrypha contain biblical and post-biblical history, historical fiction, wisdom, and liturgy. These books shed light on Second Temple (intertestamental) Judaism and the New Testament, and they continue to inspire readers today.

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  In Season And Out

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  Grow in the Scriptures throughout the church year with David deSilva as your mentor.

  Beginning with Advent and moving through the church year, David deSilva brings his years of experience as a biblical scholar to the church in the form of sermons delivered to his home congregation throughout the church year, now adapted into a thoughtful and inspiring collection of reflections.

  These reflections, which draw on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary, will inform and inspire your understanding of Scripture, written with Dr. deSilva’s characteristic warmth and wisdom.

  In Season and Out makes for excellent devotional reading that will feed saints both in front of and behind the pulpit.

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