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New Testament History

New Testament History

by F. F. Bruce

The story of the New Testament is best understood when it is set in its historical context, which is what F.F. Bruce does brilliantly in this book. He begins by explaining the political, social, intellectual, and religious aspects of the Jewish people after their return from exile. The life and ministry of Jesus is then set within that culture. … Read more…

Spreading Flame

Spreading Flame

by F. F. Bruce

Covering the period of church history from its infancy to the conversion of the Enlgish in AD 800, this story of the early Christian church pictures an unquenchable spiritual force organized for tribulation, with spiritual resources never stronger than in times of seeming disaster. Bruce gives the reader a feel for the evangelistic fervor of the Apostles and… Read more…

New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes

New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes

by F. F. Bruce

After His resurrection, Jesus met Cleopas and another disciple on the Road to Emmaus and explained to them everything the Old Testament said about Himself. To understand the Old Testament themes that were fulfilled in Jesus, we need to understand Old Testament thought. F.F. Bruce reveals the context of the New Testament writers' unders… Read more…

Second Thoughts on the Dead Sea Scrolls

Second Thoughts on the Dead Sea Scrolls

by F. F. Bruce

"I felt as if I were discovering the Dead Sea Scrolls myself," said one reviewer because "the book is exciting to read." Although first written fewer than ten years after the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, this third edition (1964) is an excellent, readable introduction to "the greatest manuscript discovery of modern times." F.F. Bruce’s balanced and t… Read more…

In Retrospect: Autobiographical Remembrances

In Retrospect: Autobiographical Remembrances

by F. F. Bruce

In Retrospect: Remembrances of Things Past is an intimate self-portrait of the life and times of F.F. Bruce, one of the evangelical world’s most beloved and influential biblical scholars. In a time when the academic community looked down upon Evangelicals, Bruce significantly demonstrated that worthwhile academic work could be done by a… Read more…

Tyndale New Testament Commentaries: Romans (Bruce) - TNTC

Tyndale New Testament Commentaries: Romans (Bruce) - TNTC

by F. F. Bruce

Paul's epistle to the Romans changed the lives of many great Christian thinkers, including Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley and Karl Barth. However, while Romans has been among the most influential books of the New Testament, it has also been the subject of some of the church's most heated debates. What is justification by faith? What is the rel… Read more…

New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable?

New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable?

by F. F. Bruce

Are the New Testament documents reliable? Can we have confidence in their record of the life and teaching of Jesus and his followers? Such questions are fundamental for anyone approaching the New Testament. F. F. Bruce, formerly Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis at the University of Manchester, was well qualified to answer them. This class… Read more…

Israel and the Nations: The History of Israel from the Exodus to the Fall of the Second Temple

Israel and the Nations: The History of Israel from the Exodus to the Fall of the Second Temple

by F. F. Bruce

In recounting Israel's story from the Exodus to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, F.F. Bruce reveals the historical context of the nation of Israel in a way that reads more like a novel than an academic text. In doing so, he makes the Bible come alive. For instance, the book gives a context to Psalm 137 in which Edom rejoices over Jerusalem'… Read more…

Understanding the Bible Commentary - Philippians

Understanding the Bible Commentary - Philippians

by F. F. Bruce

Each volume in the Understanding the Bible Commentary Series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. They present a careful section-by-section exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all Greek transliterat… Read more…

Galatians: New International Greek Testament Commentary Series (NIGTC)

Galatians: New International Greek Testament Commentary Series (NIGTC)

by F. F. Bruce

Author of over forty bestselling commentaries and books during his lifetime, the late F. F. Bruce created for the New International Greek Testament Commentary a strong analysis of the Greek text on Paul's epistle to the Galatians, one that would be used for many years as a resource full of rich exegetical insight, relevant textual criticism, and a wealth… Read more…

New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT): The Epistle to the Hebrews (Bruce)

New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT): The Epistle to the Hebrews (Bruce)

by F. F. Bruce

For many readers the Epistle to the Hebrews is among the most difficult books of the New Testament. Understanding its message calls for a great familiarity with its Old Testament background and a good knowledge of first-century biblical exegesis. This volume on Hebrews covers both of those fronts. When first published in 1964, Bruce's Hebrews received cr… Read more…

New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT): The Epistles to the Colossians, to Philemon, and to the Ephesians

New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT): The Epistles to the Colossians, to Philemon, and to the Ephesians

by F. F. Bruce

Comprehensive and accessible, the New International Commentary on the New Testament is one of the most highly regarded resources of current scholarship. Prepared by world-renowned authorities, it reflects exacting study of the original Greek and offers careful exegesis with preachers and teachers concerns in mind. Critical comments are footnoted; grammatical… Read more…


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