Hebraic Literature
Hebrew Roots – Judaism by
Maurice Harris
Hebraic Literature;What is the Talmud? There is more than one answer. Ostensibly it is the corpus juris of the Jews from about the first century before the Christian era to about the fourth after it. But we shall see as we proceed that the Talmud was much more than this. The very word “Law” in Hebrew—”Torah”—means more than its translation would imply. The Jew interpreted his whole religion in terms of law. It is his name in fact for the Bible’s first five books—the Pentateuch.
Introducing the World of the New Testament
Canonization, Sources and Major Players by
Various
This book serves as an introduction to the history, theology and literature of early Christianity, written to inspire and support students. A responsible text for twenty-first-century believers, it captures the excitement of early Christians and transmits them to the faithful today. The book acts as a passageway from biblical times to modern times, placing the New Testament in today’s context. A highly readable and accessible guide written by a distinguished scholar, this book is for students seeking answers to Christianity. Large or small, the author discusses a range of related subjects, from the purpose of the New Testament, its understanding in modern times, the meaning of resurrection, Paul’s controversial letters, the Gospels to practical ways enabling believers today to live lives as in the era of Jesus and the apostles. The book curates decades of research and writings in one volume to open the reader’s eye to the bigger picture.”
Glossary of Jewish Words and Phrases
Religious Words and their Meanings. by
Anon
Description- Very useful for new believers
Paleo Hebrew
Hebrew Picture Language in letters. by
Jeff Benner
The Ancient Hebrew Torah, the Torah can be read and studied through the original pictographic script from the time of Abraham and Moses. Each letter in this ancient script is a picture, where each picture represents a concrete idea. The Hebrew word often translated as “God,” is a picture of an ox head, representing power, and a shepherd staff, representing authority.
Beginnings of Christianity Vol 1
First Century Church by
Paul Wernle
Paul Wernle was a professor of church history and New Testament studies at the University of Basel around the turn of the 20th century. The Beginnings of Christianity, relying upon the Bible and then-current historical and textual scholarship, traces the origin and development of the Christian religion. The first volume documents the rise of Christianity, the early Christian community, and the theology of St. Paul.
Apostolic Christianity Vol 1
Church History v1 by
Philip Schaff
Apostolic Christianity Vol 1 of of eight-volume work, which covers Christian history from the apostles to the Swiss Reformation, incorporates discussion of ideas and ideals throughout the history of the church with the requisite facts and figures for each period of history. Each volume contains maps, charts, notes, bibliographies, and an index
Church History or Life of Constantine
Church History by
Eusebius Pamphilius
Church History or Life of Constantine; This book outlines the thrilling story of the onward march of the Church of Christ from the earliest times to the end of the nineteenth century. It is not a dry-as-dust account of long-forgotten events and controversies, but rather a moving record of those who undertook the adventure of faith before us and, through their courage and steadfastness, left an example for the church in every age.
When Were Our Gospels Written
First Century Church by
Constantin Von Tieschendorf
“In 1844, Tischendorf made one of his greatest discoveries in the shadow of Mount Sinai— the Codex Sinaiticus, one of the oldest New Testament manuscripts, dated around AD. 360-375. In When Were Our Gospels Written? Tischendorf recounts his search and discovery of the manuscript. Based on the new information yielded by that discovery, the scholar estimates dates for the composition of the Gospels. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. ”