10 Best christian books like The Acts of the Apostles: Interpretation, History and Theology by Osvaldo Padilla

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The Acts of the Apostles: Interpretation, History and Theology

By: Osvaldo Padilla

3.85

Format: 264 pages, Paperback

The book of Acts is a remarkable fusion of the historical and theological, and its account of the e…

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1. The Gospels for All Christians: Rethinking the Gospel Audiences (New Testament Studies)

By: Richard Bauckham

4.14

Format: 226 pages, Paperback

This volume challenges the current consensus in New Testament scholarship that each of the Gospels … read more

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Cover of Now My Eyes Have Seen You: Images of Creation and Evil in the Book of Job by None, Robert S. Fyall

2. Now My Eyes Have Seen You: Images of Creation and Evil in the Book of Job

By: None , Robert S. Fyall

0.00

Format: 194 pages, Paperback

'Now my eyes have seen you." (Job 42:5) Few biblical texts are more daunting, and yet more fascinat… read more

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3. Paul and His Recent Interpreters

By: N.T. Wright

3.91

Format: 736 pages, Paperback

This companion volume to N.T. Wright's 'Paul and the Faithfulness of God' and 'Pauline Perspectives… read more

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Cover of Becoming the Gospel: Paul, Participation, and Mission by None

4. Becoming the Gospel: Paul, Participation, and Mission

By: None

3.77

Format: 342 pages, Paperback

The first detailed exegetical treatment of Paul's letters from the emerging discipline of missional… read more

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Cover of Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction by Jonathan T. Pennington

5. Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction

By: Jonathan T. Pennington

4.13

Format: 260 pages, Paperback

This textbook on how to read the Gospels well can stand on its own as a guide to reading this New T… read more

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  • faith
  • christian

6. What Are the Gospels?: A Comparison with Graeco-Roman Biography

By: None

3.80

Format: None pages, Paperback

Foreword by Graham Stanton Richard Burridge's acclaimed study of the Christian Gospels is significa… read more

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7. Jesus the Messiah: A Survey of the Life of Christ

By: Robert H. Stein

3.73

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The time is ripe for a new account of the life of Jesus. It has been over twenty-five years since a… read more

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8. The Practice of the Presence of God

By: Brother Lawrence

4.32

Format: 95 pages, Paperback

Alternative cover edition of ISBN 0883681056 can be found here Brother Lawrence was a man of hum… read more

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"We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed."

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

"We must know before we can love. In order to know God, we must often think of Him; and when we come to love Him, we shall then also think of Him often, for our heart will be with our treasure."

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

" Prayer is so simple. It is like quietly opening a door and slipping into the very presence of God. There, in the stillness, to listen to His voice, perhaps in petition or only to listen. It matters …"

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

"That with him the set times of prayer were not different from other times: that he retired to pray, according to the directions of his Superior, but that he did not want such retirement. nor ask for …"

-Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God

9. Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies

By: Stephen J. Wellum , None , None , Christopher Cowan , Richard Lucas , Brent E. Parker , None , None , None , None

4.05

Format: 371 pages, Paperback

Building on the foundation of Kingdom through Covenant (Crossway, 2012), Stephen J. Wellum and Bren… read more

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10. We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry

By: Gregory K. Beale

3.80

Format: 220 pages, Paperback

The heart of the biblical understanding of idolatry, argues Gregory Beale, is that we take on the c… read more

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11. The Psalms: Language for All Seasons of the Soul

By: Andrew J. Schmutzer , David M. Howard Jr.

3.92

Format: None pages, Paperback

The Psalms: Language for All Seasons of the Soulbrings together essays from eighteen Old Testament … read more

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12. Interpreting the Prophetic Books: An Exegetical Handbook

By: David M. Howard Jr. , None

4.00

Format: 131 pages, Paperback

A guide for students and pastors to interpret and communicate the messages of the prophetic books w… read more

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13. Introduction to the Historical Books: Strategies for Reading

By: Steven L. McKenzie

3.71

Format: 177 pages, Paperback

Steven McKenzie here surveys the historical books of the Old Testament ― Joshua through Ezra-Nehemi… read more

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14. The Book of the Judges: An Integrated Reading

By: Barry G. Webb

3.92

Format: 280 pages, Paperback

This book is the first full-length literary study of the book of Judges in its finished form as a n… read more

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15. Joshua: An Introduction and Study Guide: Crossing Divides (T&T Clark’s Study Guides to the Old Testament)

By: James Gordon McConville

3.67

Format: 82 pages, Kindle Edition

The book of Joshua, with its memorable images of the crossing of the River Jordan and the miraculou… read more

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16. Sealed with an Oath: Covenant in God's Unfolding Purpose (Volume 23) (New Studies in Biblical Theology)

By: D.A. Carson

3.71

Format: 247 pages, Paperback

Paul R. Williamson looks at the role of the covenant concept in Scripture and the meaning of this t… read more

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17. The Hope of Israel: The Resurrection of Christ in the Acts of the Apostles

By: Brandon D. Crowe

4.25

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

This volume highlights the sustained focus in Acts on the resurrection of Christ, bringing clarity … read more

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18. The Acts of the Apostles: Interpretation, History and Theology

By: Osvaldo Padilla

3.85

Format: 264 pages, Paperback

The book of Acts is a remarkable fusion of the historical and theological, and its account of the e… read more

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  • faith
  • christian
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19. The Apostle Paul: His Life, Thought, and Letters

By: Stanley E. Porter

3.95

Format: 489 pages, Kindle Edition

In this comprehensive introduction to the apostle Paul, Stanley Porter devotes serious consideratio… read more

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20. Case for Progressive Dispensationalism, The

By: Robert L. Saucy

3.62

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

Debate abounds on the future of Israel and Israel's relation to the Church. Saucy affirms that the … read more

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21. The Hebrew Prophets: An Introduction

By: Jack R. Lundbom

3.50

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Noting that the legacy of the prophets remains a powerful element in contemporary society, Jack R. … read more

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22. The Messiah in the Old and New Testaments (McMaster New Testament Studies (MNTS))

By: Stanley E. Porter

4.43

Format: 282 pages, Paperback

When the ancients talked about "messiah", what did they picture? Did that term refer to a stately f… read more

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23. Isaiah Old and New: Exegesis, Intertextuality, and Hermeneutics

By: Ben Witherington III

3.96

Format: 622 pages, Kindle Edition

Reading the Book of Isaiah in its original context is the crucial prerequisite for reading its cita… read more

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24. 1 & 2 Kings: An Introduction and Study Guide: History and Story in Ancient Israel (T&T Clark’s Study Guides to the Old Testament)

By: Lester L. Grabbe

2.63

Format: 111 pages, Kindle Edition

Lester L. Grabbe provides a concise and up-to-date introduction to the books of Kings, covering all… read more

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25. Including the Stranger: Foreigners in the Former Prophets

By: David G. Firth

4.08

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

The Old Testament, particularly the Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, and 1-2 Kings), ha… read more

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26. All Things New: Revelation as Canonical Capstone (Volume 48) (New Studies in Biblical Theology)

By: Brian J. Tabb

4.31

Format: 280 pages, Paperback

For many readers of the Bible, the book of Revelation is a riddle that fascinates and frustrates. S… read more

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  • christian
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27. Four Views on the Warning Passages in Hebrews

By: Herbert W. Bateman IV

3.98

Format: 480 pages, Paperback

Using the popular four-views format, this volume explores the meaning of the five warning passages … read more

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Cover of Five Festal Garments: Christian Reflections on the Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther (Volume 10) (New Studies in Biblical Theology) by D.A. Carson

28. Five Festal Garments: Christian Reflections on the Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther (Volume 10) (New Studies in Biblical Theology)

By: D.A. Carson

4.20

Format: 151 pages, Paperback

These five Old Testament books, traditionally known simply as "the Scrolls," are among the most neg… read more

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Cover of The Message of the General Epistles in the History of Redemption: Wisdom from James, Peter, John, and Jude by Brandon D. Crowe

29. The Message of the General Epistles in the History of Redemption: Wisdom from James, Peter, John, and Jude

By: Brandon D. Crowe

3.93

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

This volume considers the theological richness (indicative) and practical relevance (imperative) of… read more

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"Eternal life is not something that is dispensed in passing as if from a drive-through window, irrespective of one's ongoing relationship with Jesus."

-Brandon D. Crowe, The Message of the General Epistles in the History of Redemption: Wisdom from James, Peter, John, and Jude

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30. Interpreting Revelation and Other Apocalyptic Literature: An Exegetical Handbook

By: C. Marvin Pate

4.00

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

With historic events seeming to burgeon with signs of the last days, the study of apocalyptic liter… read more

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31. The Way of Wisdom

By: Sven K. Soderlund

3.93

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”―Proverbs … read more

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7 Best new testament books like The Acts of the Apostles: Interpretation, History and Theology by Osvaldo Padilla

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The Gospels for All Christians: Rethinking the Gospel Audiences (New Testament Studies)

Richard Bauckham

4.14

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Paul and His Recent Interpreters

N.T. Wright

3.91

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Becoming the Gospel: Paul, Participation, and Mission

None

3.77

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Jonathan T. Pennington

4.13

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4.28

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Karen H. Jobes , David Weston Baker , Bill T. Arnold

4.42

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Timothy J. Keller

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