The product of six years of collaborative research, this fine biography offers new interpretations of a pioneering figure in anesthesiology, epidemiology, medical cartography, and public health. It modifies the conventional rags to riches portrait of John Snow by synthesizing fresh information about his early life from archival research and recent studies. It explores the intellectual roots of his commitments to vegetarianism, temperance, and pure drinking water, first developed when he wa...

Walk with Those Who Walked with JesusIn the Gospels we witness the most crucial turning point in world history and the reason we believe what we do. The New Testament begins with four accounts of the “good news” of the Son of God. Drawing on the research of Dallas Theological Seminary scholars, The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Gospels explores similarities and differences among Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The authors also look at difficult or confusing p...

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ...This verse-by-verse commentary takes us from the early church in Acts through Paul’s letters, helping us understand more deeply our salvation, God’s call to relationship, and why grace is the cornerstone of our life in Christ.In the book of Acts, Luke portrays the tensions, persecutions, and hopes of the early church. This detailed commentary digs deep into the zeal and joy of Christ’s earliest ...

BASIC BIBLE INTERPRETATIONCan the Bible really be understood?Are Old Testament prophecies relevant for today?How can I understand the symbolism of the Book of Revelation?What is the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament?Why study Bible interpretation? Dr. Roy Zuck points out that it is essential for understanding and teaching the Bible properly, essential as a step beyond observation, and essential for applying the Bibl...

Hard Truths and Amazing GraceIsaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel spoke words of warning, comfort, and punishment to the people of Israel in Judah and during the Babylonian Captivity. Though they faced incredible loss and persecution as they grieved the choices the Israelites made, these major prophets of the Old Testament fulfilled their role as God’s voice to a rebellious people.In this highly respected commentary, Dallas Theological Seminary scholars ex...

A Rich Exposition of the History of God’s Chosen PeopleCovering Joshua through Esther, this verse-by-verse commentary tells the early history of the Jews from their first years in the Promised Land to the next five centuries of Israel’s history to their captivity in Babylon and the restoration of Jerusalem. Through story, history, and prophecy, these biblical books remind us of God’s promises to His people even when they turned away from Him.You will unders...

Teachings of God’s Grace, His Character, and Christ’s Coming ReturnLetters to the early church have inspired Christians for thousands of years. From the relationship between the New Covenant and the Old Covenant in Hebrews, to the practical wisdom of James, to the warnings of Jude, each of these epistles has much to tell us about following Christ today. This exposition looks at what these letters teach us about God’s character, His relationship with His people, and...

From Creation to Our Story TodayThe first five books of the Bible—known as the Pentateuch or the Law—form the foundation for our heritage, our faith, and relationship with God today.In this detailed, highly researched exploration of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, Dallas Theological Seminary professors help us understand the theological and historical context for the first five books of the Bible. From creation to the Ten Commandments ...

BASIC BIBLE INTERPRETATIONCan the Bible really be understood?Are Old Testament prophecies relevant for today?How can I understand the symbolism of the Book of Revelation?What is the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament?Why study Bible interpretation? Dr. Roy Zuck points out that it is vital for understanding and teaching the Bible properly, critical as a step beyond observation, and essential for applying the Bible cor...

God’s Wisdom Never ChangesIn the poetry of the Bible’s wisdom books, we see God’s love and provision in unique ways. God’s answers to Job’s suffering. A vision for Christ and the Church in Song of Songs. A search for meaning in Ecclesiastes. The timeless words of Proverbs. The laments and praises of Psalms that have comforted and inspired generations.This extensive commentary on Scripture’s five books of wisdom includes detailed bibliographies, insight into...

A Biblical Theology of the New Testament gives fresh insight and understanding to theological discipline. Scholars from Dallas Theological Seminary combine to create this important volume edited by Roy B. Zuck. Each contributor looks at divine revelation as it appears chronologically in the New Testament canon, allowing you to witness God's truth as it has unfolded through the decades.

God’s Love and Justice on DisplayWhat do we know about the date of Joel’s ministry? How do the warnings of Malachi relate to the Book of Revelation? How did Amos’s profession as a rancher influence his prophetic voice?Drawing on the research of internationally known Bible scholars, this detailed commentary looks at each verse of the final books of the Old Testament. The words of the minor prophets draw us closer to God by teaching us about His enduring love...