Keener is a north american academic and professor of new testament at asbury theological seminary keener received his ph. Examples from africa, latin america, and the caribbean 309 examples in africa healing in mainline churches various sample claims from east and central africa. Keener has risked his academic reputation as a new testament scholar by contradicting the antimiraculous assumptions of modern scholarship p. Ill have my own thoughts on keener s book on wednesday. Highly respected new testament scholar craig keener is known for his meticulous and comprehensive research. This commentary on acts, his magnum opus, may be the largest and most thoroughly documented acts commentary ever written. He has authored scholarly commentaries on matthew, john two volumes, acts four volumes, and more. An exegetical commentary, 4 volumes baker publishing group. The credibility of the new testament accounts, the historical jesus of the gospels and commentaries on matthew the gospel of matthew.
Most modern prejudice against biblical miracle reports depends on david humes argument that uniform human experience pr. Nkjv, cultural backgrounds study bible, bonded leather. New testament now available in a number of languages has. New testament, the historical jesus of the gospels. This 82page word document was originally designed for use with students in nigeria. Revelation the niv application commentary book 20 kindle. The background illustrations can be found in much greater details in craig s ivp bible background commentary. Keener has 80 books on goodreads with 9861 ratings.
She was a refugee for 18 months in her nation of congo their story together appears in the book impossible love, chosen books, 2016, and together craig and medine work for ethnic reconciliation in the u. Keener also discusses the baptism in the holy spirit. Prior to asbury theological seminary, he was professor of new testament at palmer theological seminary of eastern university for nearly 15 years, where he was also one of the associate. Ive now finished reading craig keener s recent monster book on miracles. Keener phd, duke university is a professor of the new testament at asbury theological seminary. This commentary on acts, his magnum opus, may be the largest and most. It was largely instrumental in researching for my own book about johns gospel, and i. I preordered the work in november of 2010 because, at the time, i was looking into alleged parallels between the miracles. Craig keener phd, duke university is professor of new testament at asbury theological seminary. He is author of 25 books, 5 of which have won awards in christianity today. Craig keener, professor of new testament at asbury theological seminary, wrote a 2vol, 1248 page book on miracles in 2011. Sixteen hundred pages is a lot of pages for a commentary on the gospel of john, surpassing raymond brown and almost matching rudolf schnackenburg s three volumes.
The book helps overcome a false separation between following the spirit and using human judgment and provides a new foundation for. Written simply and clearly, though meticulously researched, this book will be a valuable acquisition for every thoughtful student, pastor, and teacher who tries to understand the original setting for any passage in the new testament. New testament, the historical jesus of the gospels, gift and giver, and commentaries on matthew. Join us for part two of this conversation on this critical topic. Keener phd, duke university is professor of new testament at asbury theological seminary, and is the author of 17 books, four of which have won book awards in christianity today. Keener phd, duke university is professor of new testament at asbury theological seminary. A few hours with this volume will rapidly convince one that craig keener. More than a million copies of his books are in circulation. Between history and spirit the apostolic witness of the book of acts.
Keener has taught in various countries, especially countries in africa. Six of his many books have won national awards, and his books together have sold more than one million copies. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the ivp bible background commentary. It is for public use, not for traditional publication or remuneration. Keener, shares a special story about writing his commentary on revelation for the nivac series. New testament, has sold more than half a million copies. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The credibility of the new testament accounts baker academic, 2011. I have huge respect for craig keeners work ever since his 2003 twovolume commentary on the gospel of john. Apr 18, 2014 a few hours with this volume will rapidly convince one that craig keener. It cites about 4,000 different secondary sources and uses over 20,000 references from ancient literature. Hi craig, thank you for this work, as this will be a very important part of my studies in hermeneutics. Respected new testament scholar craig keener argues that it is time to rethink humes.
Over the years he has written a number of very significant. Keener is professor of new testament at asbury theological seminary in wilmore, kentucky. Highly respected new testament scholar craig keener is known for his. Keener, already the author of the longest and one of the most carefully researched commentaries on the acts of the apostles 4 volumes consisting of 4,459 pages. Marriage and womens ministry in the letters of paul, and more on. Craig keener is professor of new testament at asbury theological seminary and has recently completed a twovolume work on miracles. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. It is tightly packed with documented information from ancient sources on the historicalsocialcultural setting of corinth in pauls time. The credibility of the new testament accounts, the historical jesus of the gospels, and commentaries on matthew, john, acts, romans, 1 and 2 corinthians, galatians, and. The book helps overcome a false separation between following the spirit and using human judgment and provides a new foundation for relating biblical studies and christian counseling.
Keener runs through a lot of different opinions and is quite fair. This page is dedicated to making the writings of dr. The indexes for the entire set may be downloaded under the resources. Niv cultural backgrounds study bible, imitation leather. Keener is the current editor of the bulletin for biblical research. Nov 01, 2011 craig keener, professor of new testament at asbury theological seminary, wrote a 2vol, 1248 page book on miracles in 2011. New testament now available in a number of languages has sold over. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author. Biblicaltheological reflection supporting a dynamic, experiential, spiritguided reading of scripture how do we hear th. Ill have my own thoughts on keeners book on wednesday. Keener enables readers to understand this thought world so they can interpret pauls language for contemporary christian life. He is the author of many books, including miracles. He correctly argues that the whole sphere of the spirits work becomes available at conversion, but believers may experience some aspects of the spirits work only subsequent to conversion 151. It is within this context that craig keeners new twovolume work can be fully appreciated.
Keener he is author of 25 books, 5 of which have won awards in christianity today. A sociorhetorical commentary published by eerdmans. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The background illustrations can be found in much greater details in craigs ivp bible background commentary. Keeners most popular book is the ivp bible background commentary. Craig keener of asbury seminary, wilmore, kentucky has done on the book of matthew. New testament, which provides cultural background on each passage of the new testament. New testament, which won christianity today book awards. Craig keeners 12 corinthians is a wonderfully engaging and easily read commentary on pauls letters to the corinthians. Christianity today book award winner book award of excellence, foundation for pentecostal scholarship preaching today book award editors pick commentaries highly respected new testament scholar craig keener is known for his meticulous and comprehensive research. He is the author of many other books, including the gospel of matthew.
In his massive study, christobiography, nt scholar craig keener compares the gospel record to the way ancient biography was written. The credibility of the new testament accounts 2 volume. Read spirit hermeneutics reading scripture in light of pentecost by craig s. Keener, including the ivp bible background commentary. The books primary thesis is simply that eyewitnesses do offer miracle claims, a. I really was impressed that keener is not a bookworm. He is especially known for his work as a new testament scholar on bible background commentaries on the new testament in its early jewish and grecoroman settings. New testament, the historical jesus of the gospels, gift and.
Craig keener has written arguably the best book ever on the subject of miracles. A commentary, a commentary on the gospel of matthew and the ivp bible background commentary. Audio lectures22 lessons on history, meaning, and application. Keener, 9780801046759, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. His previous twelve books include three commentaries that have won christianity today book awards in biblical studies for their respective years. The fourvolume set, which is available at a special price, is an invaluable resource for new. I havent read the appendices yet, but ive read the 800 pagelong.
Keener author of the ivp bible background commentary. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. Keener about highly respected new testament scholar craig keener is known for his meticulous and comprehensive research. Pentecostal biblical interpretation spirit hermeneutics in scripture and its interpretation. Craig keener has established himself as a highly respected new testament scholar. Here is a pdf from enrichment journal, published in spring 2001.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read john. Revelation the niv application commentary book 20 kindle edition by keener, craig s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. But craig keener has given us far more than a commentary. The credibility of the new testament accounts baker academic, 2011, the bestselling ivp bible background commentary. He is the author of more than twentyfive books, including miracles. This commentary on acts, his magnum opus, may be the largest and most thoroughly documented acts commentary available.
New testament revised ebook 9780830877829 by craig s. T his short video surveys whats available on this site, especially various bible studies available by text andor topic, in the pulldown menu on the right and video lectures or messages including some 60 hours of lectures on a few biblical books, as well as a basic bible interpretation manual on the free resources tab at the top of the page available so far in several languages. Craig keener is a professor of new testament at eastern seminary, a division of eastern university. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Useful not only for the study of acts but also early christianity, this work sets acts in. Keener is a must read not only for those seeking an introduction into the book but also for those seeking its meaning and relevance for today for their christian life. Craig is married to medine moussounga keener, who holds a ph. The credibility of the new testament accounts, the bestseller the ivp bible background commentary. I dont know if you have heard andor read the book, hermeneutics, principles and processors of biblical interpretation, by henry a. And its the biblical book that martin luther called truly the most. He is the author of several books, including a commentary on matthew and the ivp bible background commentary.