Afrocentric interpretations of history often point to slavery, lynchings, and the like as proof that Christianity is oppressive. But Glenn Usry and Craig Keener contend that Christianity can be Afrocentric, and show that racism is not inherent in the true faith.
In this award-winning commentary, Craig Keener presents in verse-by-verse format the cultural background you need for responsible--and richer--Bible study. This revised edition of the standard reference work in its field has been expanded throughout to now provide even more up-to-date information by one of the leading New Testament scholars on Jewish, Greek and Roman culture.
Revelation, part of the Bringing the Bible to Life series, a companion to Zondervan's NIV Application Commentary, explores both the historical meaning of the biblical text and its contemporary significance. Revelation provides a journey through the book, ten sessions with discussion questions, and a closing section to respond to God's Word.
Description: A helpfully concise commentary on Paul's letter to the early Christians in Rome, which the Apostle wrote just a few years before the outbreak of Nero's persecution. Keener examines each paragraph for its function in the letter as a whole, helping the reader follow Paul's argument. Where relevant, he draws on his vast work in ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman sources in order to help modern readers understand the message of Romans acc...
Revelation, which is part of the NIV Application Commentary Series, helps readers learn how the message of Revelation can have the same powerful impact today that it did when it was first written.
Is everything good in Christianity plagiarized from traditional African religions? What about criticisms of Christianity made by the Nation of Islam? Craig Keener and Glenn Usry answer questions put to the black church by non-Christians.