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His is a partial List of Ben III’s books with a little about each. They are sorted in alpha order. This listing came from http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qsort=t&page=3&matches=60&author=Ben+Witherington

1 and 2 Thesssalonians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary by Ben Witherington, III

(01) 1 & 2 Thessalonians stand as some of the very earliest Christian documents, and yet they appear quite late in Paul's missionary career, giving them a unique context well worth exploring. In this first full-scale socio-rhetorical commentary on 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Ben Witherington gleans fresh insight from reading Paul's text in the light of ...

02 1-2 Corinthians by Craig S Keener, Ph.D., Ben Witherington III (Editor), Bill T Arnold, Ph.D. (Editor)

This commentary explains 1 and 2 Corinthians passage by passage, following Paul's argument. It uses a variety of ancient sources to show how Paul's argument would have made sense to first- century readers, drawing from ancient letter-writing, speaking, and social conventions. The commentary will be of interest to pastors, teachers, and others who ...

03 A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on Titus, 1-2 Timothy and 1-3 John

Ben Witherington III presents this commentary of Titus, 1-2 Timothy, and 1-3 John in light of recent study, probing especially each letter's social setting and the rhetorical strategies of the author. This is Volume 1 of Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians.

04 Christology of Jesus by Ben Witherington, III

05 Conflict and Community in Corinth: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians by Ben Witherington, III

This commentary applies an exegetical method informed by both sociological insight and rhetorical analysis to the study of I and 2 Corinthians. The study also analyzes the two letters of Paul in terms of Greco-Roman rhetoric and ancient social conditions and customs to shed fresh light on the context and content of the message.

Page 1 of 10 total pages PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com 06 Exodus by Professor Carol L Meyers, Ben Witherington III (Editor), Bill T Arnold, Ph.D. (Editor)

This commentary views Exodus as a cultural document, preserving the collective memories of the Israelites and relating them to the major institutions and beliefs that emerged by the end of the period of the Hebrew Bible. It is intended to help the reader follow the story line of Exodus, understand its socio-cultural context, appreciate its ...

07 Friendship and Finances in Philippi by Ben Witherington, III, J Andrew Overman (Editor), Howard Clark Kee (Editor)

This work applies insights from the social sciences and from Greco-Roman rhetoric to Philippians, distilling the benefits of these new disciplines for the study of this letter.

08 Grace in Galatia: A Commentary on Paul's Letter to the Galatians by Ben Witherington, III

Grace in Galatia is an innovative socio-rhetorical study of Paul's most polemical letter. Ben Witherington breaks new ground by analyzing the whole of Galatians as a deliberative discourse meant to forestall the Galatians from submitting to circumcision and the Jewish law. The commentary features the latest discussion of major problems in Pauline ...

09 Grace in Galatia: A Commentary on St Paul's Letter to the Galatians by Ben Witherington, III

Recent biblical studies have shed considerable new light on the New Testament and its world. Ben Witherington brings together all the latest findings on St Paul's Letter to the Galatians, and presents a comprehensive, textbook commentary on Galatians and early Pauline thought. Professor Witherington draws on recent work in the fields of ...

10 History, Literature, and Society in the Book of Acts by Ben Witherington, III (Editor)

These seminal essays introduce the reader to the interdisciplinary approach of New Testament scholarship which is affecting the way the Book of Acts is studied and interpreted. Insights from the social sciences, narratological studies, Greek and Roman rhetoric and history, and classics, set the Acts of the Apostles in its original historical, ...

11 How United Methodists Study Scripture by Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez, Ben Witherington, III, Everett Tilson

12 Imminent Domain: The Story of the Kingdom of God and Its Celebration by Ben Witherington, III

Page 2 of 10 total pages PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Discussing both its present and future dimensions, Witherington brings out at length the implications of kingdom thinking for both theology and ethics, both praxis and worship.

13 Incandescence: Light Shed Through the Word by Ben Witherington, III

Spanning over 25 years of proclaiming the Word, this volume presents Ben Witherington's preaching for each season of the church year, arranged according to the church calendar.

14 James and Jude by II Brosend, William F Brosend, II, Ben Witherington III (Editor)

This is the first commentary to focus exclusively on the two letters written by the 'brothers of the Lord', James and Jude. Each letter is discussed on its own merits, and interpreted as having been written early in the life of the Church - it is posited that the letter of James may be one of the oldest Christian writings as well as an early ...

15 Jesus the Sage by Ben Witherington, III

Entering into the renewed and sometimes confusing attempts to comprehend the work of Jesus of Nazareth and his person, Ben Witherington guides the reader through a vast complex of ancient documents and contemporary questions. He shows that Jesus' contemporaries viewed Jesus as a Jewish prophetic sage whose teaching and style were a reflection of ...

16 Jesus the Sage Paper Edition by Ben Witherington, III

The path of wisdom from Solomon to Jesus and from Jesus to the church In the early Jesus movement, wisdom in the person of Jesus was believed to have returned to heaven, exalted to the right hand of God, and to reign from there. But Jesus as wisdom had left both his legacy and his influence behind. The sayings of Jesus recorded in the Gospels ...

17 Jesus the Seer: The Progress of Prophecy by Ben Witherington, III

Witherington aims to look at the broader expression of prophecy in its ancient Mediterranean context in an attempt to better understand biblical prophecy in that wider context.

18 Jesus, Paul, and the End of the World: A Comparative Study in New Testament Eschatology by Ben Witherington, III

In this study Ben Witherington III offers a careful comparison and a critical assessment of the teaching of Jesus and Paul on the end times.

19 John's Wisdom: A Commentary on the Fourth Gospel by Ben Witherington III

Jesus, as depicted in the Fourth Gospel, is remarkably dissimilar to the Jesus found in the synoptic gospels. This book places the Gospel of John within its proper literary, historical, social and theological contexts through a systematic, passage-by-passage commentary. What emerges is an argument that the Gospel of John has an agenda for mission, ...

20 Judges and Ruth by Victor Matthews, Ben Witherington, III (Editor), Bill T Arnold, Ph.D. (Editor)

This commentary brings to life the world portrayed in the stories in Judges and Ruth. The intention is to prepare the reader to understand social norms and customs, such as hospitality codes, marriage Page 3 of 10 total pages PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com customs, inheritance laws, or agricultural practices when they appear in the stories. Having established a cultural and literary context for Judges ...

21 Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians, Volume II: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1-2 Peter by Ben Witherington, III

Here is the third of three volumes extending Ben Witherington's innovative socio-rhetorical analysis of New Testament books to the latter-Pauline and non-Pauline corpora. By dividing the volumes according to the socioreligious contexts for which they were written, Witherington sheds fresh light on the documents, their provenance, character and ...

22 Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians: v. 2: A Socio-rhetorical Commentary on 1-2 Peter by Ben Witherington

23 Letters and Homilies for Jewish Christians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on Hebrews, James and Jude by Ben Witherington, III

In this commentary on Hebrews, James and Jude, Ben Witherington III applies his socio-rhetorical method to elucidate these letters within their primarily Jewish context, probing the social setting of the readers and the rhetorical strategies of the authors of the letters.

24 Making a Meal of It: Rethinking the Theology of the Lord's Supper by Ben Witherington, III

A biblical, historical and theological study of the Lords Supper in Christian tradition

25 Matthew by Ben Witherington, III

The Gospel of Matthew was placed first in the New Testament canon, and not without reason. By the time the canonizing process began in earnest in the fourth century, Matthew was the most popular and widely-used Gospel for a whole host of reasons. In the Western Church, certainly one of these reasons was because the book gave especial prominence ...

26 New Proclamation, Year B: Easter Through Pentecost by Ben Witherington, III, Louis William Countryman, Gail Ramshaw

The essential pastoral companion for preaching - helps preachers write better sermons. It offers creative links to literature, spirituality, and the socio-cultural scene in addition to historical and exegetical reflections on all the biblical texts. Formatted to assist those using the Revised Common Lectionary, the Roman Catholic lectionary, and ...

27 New Testament History: A Narrative Account by Ben Witherington, III

Essential to an understanding of the New Testament is a comprehension of the individuals, events, Page 4 of 10 total pages PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com and social movements that shaped the setting from which Jesus and his followers emerged. Unfortunately, many accounts by historians can leave readers feeling overwhelmed and confused. New Testament History provides a worthy solution to this problem. A ...

28 New Testament Rhetoric: An Introduction Guide to the Art of Persuasion in and of the New Testament by Ben Witherington, III

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30 Paul's Letter to the Romans: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary by Ben Witherington, III, Darlene Hyatt

A groundbreaking reading of Romans. Continuing his series of highly regarded and innovative socio-rhetorical commentaries on the New Testament, Ben Witherington now tackles Romans, perhaps the most profound -- and difficult -- book of the New Testament. Interacting with both recent treatments of this Pauline letter and with ancient Christian ...

31 Paul's Narrative Thought World by Ben Witherington, III

The Tapestry of Tragedy and Triumph. Bill Witherington shows that Paul's theology, arguments, practical advice, and social recommendations are ultimately grounded in stories from the Hebrew scriptures and from the life of Jesus and those who believed in him. Paul's thought, according to Witherington, was shaped by four interrelated narratives ...

32 Revelation by III Witherington, Ben Witherington, III (Editor), Bill T Arnold, Ph.D. (Editor)

This is the first of its kind: an innovative socio-rhetorical commentary on the Book of Revelation. Without sacrificing scholarly perspective or academic rigor, it is written to be accessible for a wide audience - including pastors, scholars, teachers, seminarians, and interested lay people. A 'Suggested Reading List' - a feature of all volumes in ...

33 Roman Numerals: The Second Art West Adventure by Ben Witherington, III, Ann Witherington Second novel

Page 5 of 10 total pages PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com 34 The Acts of the Apostles: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary by Ben Witherington, III

This groundbreaking commentary is the first to provide a detailed social and rhetorical analysis of the book of Acts. At the same time it gives detailed attention to major theological and historical issues.

35 The Brother of Jesus: The Dramatic Story & Meaning of the First Archaeological Link to Jesus & His Family by Hershel Shanks, Ben Witherington, III

Christological thinking was turned upside down when, in October 2002, an ossuary was found bearing the inscription "James, Son of Joseph, Brother of Jesus". Shanks and Witherington recount the story of this discovery and postulate what significance it has for the future of Christianity.

36 The Gospel Code: A Critique of the Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown by Ben Witherington, III, Professor Grover Gardner (Read by)

Dan Brown's International best-seller The DaVinci Code has raised many questions in the minds of readers. The DaVinci Code, in blurring the lines between fact and fiction, popularizes the speculations and contentions of numerous more serious books that are also attracting wide attention. How should we respond to such claims that we now have ..

37 The Gospel Code: Novel Claims about Jesus, Mary Magdalene and Da Vinci by Ben Witherington, III

A professor of New Testament theology confronts various claims brought forth in Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code," and tells readers what truly is known about Jesus, Mary Magdalene, the canonical Gospels, and their Gnostic rivals.

38The Gospel of Mark: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary by Ben Witherington, III

39 The Indelible Image: The Theological and Ethical Thought World of the New Testament by Ben Witherington, III

Here is the first of two books in a series from New Testament scholar Ben Witherington III which offers a comprehensive overview of the theological and ethical thought world of the New Testament. This volume focuses on expositional samplings of the theology and ethics of New Testament writers in context and closely examines the interrelations ...

40 The Jesus Quest: The Third Search for the Jew of Nazareth by Ben Witherington, III

Witherington offers the first comprehensive determination and assessment of what scholars are Page 6 of 10 total pages PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com really saying about Jesus. He presents and interacts with the work of important scholars, as well as outlining his own understanding of Jesus as sage. Here is an indispensable survey and assessment of the most significant religious scholarly debate of the ...

41 The Lazarus Effect by Ben Witherington, III, Ann Witherington First action novel

42 The Letters to Philemon, the Colossians, and the Ephesians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on the Captivity Epistles by Ben Witherington, III

This volume completes Ben Witherington??'s own contributions to the Eerdmans socio-rhetorical series of commentaries on the New Testament. Besides the usual features of this series, Witherington offers an innovative way of looking at Colossians, Ephesians, and Philemon as interrelated documents written at different levels of moral discourse. ...

43 The Living Legacy: The Soul in Paraphrase, the Heart in Pilgrimage by Ben Witherington, III, Julie Noelle Hare

44 The Living Word of God: Rethinking the Theology of the Bible by Ben Witherington, III

A provocative examination of the Bible in Christian tradition and contemporary culture

45 The Lost Letters of Pergamum: A Story from the New Testament World by Bruce W Longenecker, Ben Witherington, III

Transported two thousand years into the past, readers are introduced to Antipas, a Roman civic leader who has encountered the writings of the biblical author Luke. Luke's history sparks Antipas's interest, and they begin corresponding. As Antipas tells Luke of his reactions to the writing and of his meetings with local Christians, it becomes ...

46 The Many Faces of Christ: The Christologies of the New Testament and Beyond by Ben Witherington, III

In this volume he noted scholar Ben Witherington, III, discusses in chronological order the new Testament evidence of what the historical Jesus did, what he said, and what those around him believed.

47 The New Testament Story by Ben Witherington, III

This informative, clearly written book introduces the New Testament in two main ways: (1) it explains where the New Testament came from, and (2) it examines the New Testament writings themselves. Ben Witherington first tells how and why the New Testament documents were written and collected and how they came to be known as the New Testament that ...

48 The Paul Quest: The Renewed Search for the Jew of Tarsus by Ben Witherington, III

Ben Witherington III examines the various profiles of the historical Paul that have been newly discovered, revealing how a reacquaintance with the classical Roman world has filled in even more details of Paul's life and work.

49 The Paul Quest: The Renewed Search for the Jews of Tarsus by Ben Witherington, III

Page 7 of 10 total pages PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com In The Paul Quest, Ben Witherington provides a sequel to his highly regarded The Jesus Quest and examines the various profiles of the historical Paul that have been newly discovered or refurbished. Here one especially encounters Paul the Jew.

50 The Poetry of Piety: An Annotated Anthology of Christian Poetry by Ben Witherington, III, Christopher M Armitage

Poetry has always been an elegant, effective means of expression and reflection. With this in mind, Witherington and Armitage have produced this innovative annotated anthology of Christian poetry from the 16th century to the present.

\51 The Problem with Evangelical Theology: Testing the Exegetical Foundations of Calvinism, Dispensationalism, and Wesleyanism by Ben Witherington, III

Examines the biblical foundations of key evangelical doctrines.

52 The Realm of the Reign: Reflections on the Dominion of God by Ben Witherington, III

This book will renew interest in Kingdomtide. For individuals and small groups, both clergy and lay.

53 The Shadow of the Almighty: Father, Son and Spirit in Biblical Perspective by Ben Witherington, III, Laura M Ice

"The Shadow of the Almighty introduces readers to the nature of God by exploring the biblical references to God as "Father," "Son," and "Holy Spirit." This fruitful approach offers fresh insight into the meaning of the biblical language used for God, giving readers the background necessary for properly understanding the trinitarian perspective of ...

54 Troubled Waters: The Real New Testament Theology of Baptism by Ben Witherington, III

Baptism has been a contestedpractice from the very beginning of the church. In this volume, Ben Witherington rethinks the theology of Baptism and does so in constant conversation with the classic theological positions and the central New Testament texts. By placing Baptism in the context of the covenant, Witherington shows howadvocates of both ...

Page 8 of 10 total pages PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com 55 What Have They Done with Jesus?: Beyond Strange Theories and Bad History--Why We Can Trust the Bible by Ben Witherington, III

A leading Jesus scholar debunks the latest fad theories about Jesus and offers a compelling portrait of his real mission and message, according to the followers who knew him best.

56 What's in the Word: Rethinking the Socio-Rhetorical Character of the New Testament by Ben Witherington, III

Written in clear, and at times colorful, prose, Ben Witheringtonas "Whatas in the Word" explains how the recognition of the oral and socio-rhetorical character of the New Testament and its environment necessitates a change in how the New Testament literature is read. Expanding on the work in which he has been fruitfully engaged for over a quarter ...

57 Women and the Genesis of Christianity by Ben Witherington, III, Ann Witherington (Editor)

This book presents in as clear a way as possible the New Testament material dealing with women and their roles in the context of the movement Jesus began. Dr Witherington begins by illustrating the roles of women in Judaism, in the Hellenistic world, and in the Roman Empire. She goes on to show how Jesus broke significantly with convention in the ...

58 Women in the Earliest Churches by Ben Witherington, III

This book examines the roles and functions that women assumed in the early Christian communities from AD 33 to the Council of Nicaea. It surveys, too, the views about women held by various New Testament authors including Paul and the Evangelists. In a careful and judicious study, Ben Witherington shows that early Christianity was neither ...

59 Women in the Ministry of Jesus by Ben Witherington, III

Women in the Ministry of Jesus is a study of both of Jesus' attitudes towards women as reflected in his words and deeds, and of the women who were part of his ministry, or who interacted with him according to the Gospel accounts. The book seeks to provide a balanced analysis of the relevant Biblical material, and also the historical background ...

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