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Soft cover. Zustand: Good+. Softcover journal in good plus condition. Article topics include: dedication to Frank Hamilton Cushing; the controversial boundary survey and the Gadsden Treaty; the Peck Mine: silver bonanza in the Bradshaw Mountains; 'Johnny' Gringo in Northern Mexico 1846-1847; recent writing on Utah and the Mormons; new evidence on the Bascom Affair; and more. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Journal.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 280 pages. 9.25x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. First Printing. Paul's writings are laced with vivid images from the bustling New Testament world. To understand these metaphors, David J. Williams delves into that Greco-Roman world and uses ancient sources to explore a wide variety of topics such as architecture, law, commerce, health care, and education. Williams studies this world in chapters with titles such as "Life in the City," "Family Life," "Slavery and Freedom," "Citizens and Courts of Law," "Travel," and "Warfare and Soldering." Paul's metaphors, set apart in bold type, are examined in the light of this background information and restored to their original vitality. Well-known metaphors" the Christian as a slave of Christ, the church as a body, Paul's two natures being at war within him, the Christian as an athlete striving toward the prize, Jesus' return as a thief in the night, Christians as adopted heirs of God" and lesser-known metaphors come to life for the modern reader through Williams's careful exposition. Green cloth with gold spine lettering. No writing in the book. xxv, 385pp., index. This book would make a great gift. Full refund if not satisfied.…

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.