Bøker av William Barclay

How did the Bible come to be? In this engaging and informative book, William Barclay traces the history of the Bible from its earliest oral traditions through its written formulations. Along the way, he covers key topics such as translation, interpretation, and canonization.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

NOW IN AN ENLARGED PRINT EDITION!In this volume, William Barclay makes the most difficult book in the Bible easier to understand. In his introduction he examines areas such as the characteristics of apocalyptic literature and the nature of Caesar worship. John was, as Barclay shows, "soaked and saturated" in the Old Testament, and most of the...

NOW IN AN ENLARGED PRINT EDITION!Here the reader meets many of the picturesque images that are identified with Revelation--the four horses and their riders, the antichrist, the woman clothed with the sun, the beast with his number, Armageddon. William Barclay helps the reader understand and interpret these and many other images drawn from...

NOW IN AN ENLARGED PRINT EDITION!The letters of John and Jude deal with heretical teachings within the early church. Here William Barclay uses his characteristically approachable writing style to offer fresh translations and compelling commentary on these texts.For almost fifty years and for millions of readers, the Daily Study Bible...

NOW IN AN ENLARGED PRINT EDITION!Ever question what may have been meant by the statement, "You are Peter and on this rock . . ."? Are you puzzled by the cursing of the fig tree by Jesus or by his comments about moving mountains? William Barclay discusses these and many other interesting matters in this second volume of The Gospel of Matthew...

"The more we study John, the more wealth arises out of it," says William Barclay about the Fourth Gospel. In this volume, the second of two on the book of John, Barclay helps give the reader a sharpened perception of the emphases of this Gospel. Written during a time when heresies abounded, the Gospel of John clarifies both the humanity and...

NOW IN AN ENLARGED PRINT EDITION!"The Gospel according to Saint John is to many people the most precious book in the Bible," states William Barclay. In order to help uncover the tremendous wealth of this Gospel, Barclay has provided his own unique translation of the text, a detailed commentary, and a comprehensive introduction. This new edition...

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

Though we find the Gospel of Matthew first in the New Testament, many scholars believe that the Gospel of Mark is older. Matthew then is often seen as an expansion of Mark, incorporating most of the content of Mark while also adding sections that contain the teachings of Jesus.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the latter portion of Matthew's Gospel are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

NOW IN AN ENLARGED PRINT EDITION!Though we find the Gospel of Matthew first in the New Testament, many scholars believe that the Gospel of Mark is older. Matthew then is often seen as an expansion of Mark, incorporating most of the content of Mark while also adding sections that contain the teachings of Jesus, such as the Sermon on the Mount...

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world,The New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal helpfor both devotional and serious Bible study. With a lively translation and engaging commentary,Barclay's comments on the Gospels are great for daily readings.