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The Social World of Jesus and the Gospels

The Social World of Jesus and the Gospels

Bruce J. Malina

Carefully selected and edited, this collection will be both an introduction and an invaluable source of reference to Bruce Malina's thought.
Crossing Galilee: Architectures of Contact in the Occupied ...

Crossing Galilee: Architectures of Contact in the Occupied ...

Marianne Sawicki

It was borrowed and used as a foundation for a novel approach to the New Testament by Bruce Malina, John Pilch, Jerome Neyrey, K.C. Hanson, and their colleagues. Important works from this school include: Bruce Malina. The New ...
On the Genre and Message of Revelation: Star Visions and Sky ...

On the Genre and Message of Revelation: Star Visions and Sky ...

Bruce J. Malina

In a compelling new study based on ancient sources, Malina offers a new reading of Revelation.
Windows on the World of Jesus: Time Travel to Ancient Judea

Windows on the World of Jesus: Time Travel to Ancient Judea

Bruce J. Malina

"Malina has written an exceptionally clear, accessible and student-friendly introduction to the cultural world of Jesus and his disciples.
Christian Origins and Cultural Anthropology: Practical ...

Christian Origins and Cultural Anthropology: Practical ...

Bruce Malina

As one of the pioneers in this field of biblical studies, Malina has taken the work of sociologist Mary Douglas, interpreted her "Group/Grid" model of cultural analysis, and applied it admirably to biblical studies and interpretation.
Timothy: Paul's Closest Associate

Timothy: Paul's Closest Associate

Bruce J. Malina

?This is a fascinating book to read. It is well-written in an engaging style, and packed with innovative use and a variety of social science models to unravel the mystery of Timothy the companion and co-worker of Paul.
Handbook for Biblical Interpretation: An Essential Guide to ...

Handbook for Biblical Interpretation: An Essential Guide to ...

W. Randolph Tate

... and Gender in aDiverseSociety (Boston:Allyn& Bacon,1997);Bruce J. Malina, TheSocialWorld of Jesusandthe Gospels (New York: Routledge,1996); DavidA. May, SocialScientific Criticismofthe New Testament:A Bibliography (4 vols.; Macon, ...
Portraits of Paul: An Archaeology of Ancient Personality

Portraits of Paul: An Archaeology of Ancient Personality

Bruce J. Malina

The authors focus on Paul to discern how ancient persons understood themselves, other people, and the world around them, believing that biblical interpretation can be skewed if contemporary presuppositions about personality are imposed on ...
Social-science Commentary on the Letters of Paul

Social-science Commentary on the Letters of Paul

Bruce J. Malina

This latest addition to the Fortress Social-Science Commentaries on New Testament writings illuminates the values, perceptions, and social codes of the Mediterranean culture that shaped Paul and his interactions - both harmonious and ...
Sense and Stigma in the Gospels: Depictions of ...

Sense and Stigma in the Gospels: Depictions of ...

Louise J. Lawrence

Available online at . Stoller, Sensuous Scholarship, 6. Stoller, Sensuous Scholarship, p. xv. Bruce Malina, The New Testament World: Insights from Cultural Anthropology, 3rd ...
Profiles in Cardiology

Profiles in Cardiology

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John Willis Hurst, Charles Richard Conti, Bruce Fye ... 58 W Bruce Fye 60 W Bruce Fye 62 John H. Stone 64 John D. Canlwell 68 W Bruce Fye 71 W Bruce Fye 74 W Bruce Fye 76 W. Bruce Fye 78 W Bruce Fye 79 W Bruce Fye 81 W Bruce Fye ...
An Ideology of Revolt: John's Christology in Social-Science ...

An Ideology of Revolt: John's Christology in Social-Science ...

Jerome H. Neyrey

I find quite persuasive the first chapter of Bruce Malina, The New Testament World: Insights from Cultural Anthropology (Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1981), 1~ 24; see also idem, “Why Interpret the Bible with Social Sciences,” ABQ 2 (1983): ...
Paul the Reluctant Witness: Power and Weakness in Luke's ...

Paul the Reluctant Witness: Power and Weakness in Luke's ...

Blake Shipp

Bruce J. Malina, Herald Scripture Library (Chicago: Franciscan Herald, 1976), 87 –88; RoyA. Harrisville, “Acts 22:6-21,” Int 42 (1988) 181–85; Joseph A. Fitzmyer, TheActs oftheApostles, AB 31 (New York: Doubleday, 1998), 420; John B. Polhill  ...
Social-science Commentary on the Synoptic Gospels

Social-science Commentary on the Synoptic Gospels

Bruce J. Malina

The authors build on their earlier social-scientific works and enhance the highly successful commentary model they developed in their social-scientific commentaries. This volume is a thoroughly revised edition of this popular commentary.
Social-science Commentary on the Book of Revelation

Social-science Commentary on the Book of Revelation

Bruce J. Malina

A groundbreaking first social-science commentary on this popular book of the Bible.
Social-science Commentary on the Gospel of John

Social-science Commentary on the Gospel of John

Bruce J. Malina

ItsGospel outline, detailed textual notes, and "reading scenarios" bring life and light to the social circumstances the Gospel text relates about childhood, money, divorce, military service, farming, family life, cities, demons, patronage, ...
The New Testament World: Insights from Cultural Anthropology

The New Testament World: Insights from Cultural Anthropology

Bruce J. Malina

A classroom standard for two decades, The New Testament World: Insights from Cultural Anthropology has introduced students to both the New Testament and the social-scientific study of the New Testament.
West's Federal Practice Digest

West's Federal Practice Digest

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BRUCE — Board of Trustees of Southern I1linois University, BkrtcyI1l, 3 BR 77. BRUCE — Cameron Brown Co., Bkrtcy- Va, 40 BR 884. BRUCE — Citizens & Southern Nat. Bank, CAMo, 562 F2d 590. BRUCE — Citizens and Southern Nat.
Otters

Otters

David Stone

... Jeff Foott/Bruce Coleman, 6t P.A. Hinchliffe/Bruce Coleman, 6b Uni of Essex, 7 H. Jungius/WWF, 8 R Ostfeld, 9 H. lungius/WWF, 10 Leonard Lee Rue/Bruce Coleman, 11 Jeff Foott / Bruce Coleman, 12 Mark Boulton/ICCE, 13 F. Vollmar/ WWF ...
Bruce & Stan's Pocket Guide to Islam

Bruce & Stan's Pocket Guide to Islam

Bruce Bickel

For anyone who wants a better understanding of the Muslim faith, Bruce and Stan bring their user-friendly style to the teachings and practices of Islam.
Michigan Christian Advocate

Michigan Christian Advocate

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Mr. A. Bruce Collier, president of the Methodist Union, urged the □ formation of a city-wide men's organization and Bruce Tallman, Chester Culver, E. A. Rolley, John D. Maynard and A. Bruce Collier were elected to serve with the district lay ...
Bruce Schneier on Trust Set

Bruce Schneier on Trust Set

Bruce Schneier

Save almost 25% on this two-book set from Bruce Schneier covering issues of social trust and security This set includes two books from security expert Bruce Schneier, Liars and Outliers: Enabling the Trust that Society Needs to Thrive and ...
How to Stop E-mail Spam, Spyware, Malware, Computer Viruses, ...

How to Stop E-mail Spam, Spyware, Malware, Computer Viruses, ...

Bruce C. Brown

The Complete Guide for Your Home and Work Bruce C. Brown, Bruce Cameron Brown. CHaptEr. 8. Hackers: How to Defend Against Hacks & Other Attacks. Hacking. is a term that encompasses many different (and often times conflicting) ...
Walking Dead Omnibus

Walking Dead Omnibus

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Bruce Cooper is just one man—a single cog in the Woodbury machine—but he secretly meant the world to Philip. Other than Gabe, Bruce was the closest thing to a friend Philip had in this world. Philip confided in Bruce, let him see the ...
Bruce & Stan's Pocket Guide to Prayer

Bruce & Stan's Pocket Guide to Prayer

Bruce Bickel

This very portable guide to prayer is as fun to read as it is uplifting. Readers will experience the wonder of communicating directly with God as Bruce and Stan explore the truth about how and why to pray.
Beyond a Joke: Inside the Dark World of Stand-up Comedy

Beyond a Joke: Inside the Dark World of Stand-up Comedy

Bruce Dessau

Bruce Dessau is the only person who could write this book. From Russell Brand slashing his chest onstage to Jo Brand trashing a friend's car on the motorway, he has heard it all. Bruce Dessau knows where the bodies are buried.
Account of the Life and Writings of James Bruce ...: Author ...

Account of the Life and Writings of James Bruce ...: Author ...

Alexander Murray

Mr D. Bruce to Gov. Glen, November 14, 1747. + This book, “Elementa Juris Civilis, Heineccii,” has the name “James Bruce, 1749,” along with several Italian words and verses, evidently written at that time. Two of the verses are “Bella ingrata io ...
How to Build Your Own Web Site with Little Or No Money: The ...

How to Build Your Own Web Site with Little Or No Money: The ...

Bruce Cameron Brown

The Complete Guide for Business and Personal Use Bruce Cameron Brown, Bruce C. Brown. • Be patient when it comes to seeing the results of SEO. It can take anywhere from 30 to 60 days before you start to see your site pushed into the ...
Bulletin

Bulletin

Connecticut Historical Society

... Connecticut During the American Revolution Reviewed by Bruce C. Daniels Stark, Bruce P., Lyme, Connecticut: From Founding to Independence Reviewed by Bruce C. Daniels 33-39 40-61 62-64 Cover: Scene in Bushnell Park, Hartford,  ...

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