{"title":"Series: Guides for the Perplexed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuides for the Perplexed\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a diverse array of enlightening works that unravel complex ideas across fields like finance, philosophy, technology, and history. Readers can expect insightful perspectives that clarify challenging topics with thoughtful analysis and accessible explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you seek practical advice in business and investment, fresh viewpoints in psychology and ethics, or engaging explorations in travel and storytelling, this series provides thoughtful guidance for curious minds navigating a multifaceted world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-arab-israeli-conflict-a-guide-for-the-perplexed-by-dr-ian-bickerton-9781441128720","title":"The Arab-Israeli Conflict: A Guide for the Perplexed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Arab-Israeli Conflict: A Guide for the Perplexed\u003c\/i\u003e explains what the term \"Arab-Israeli Conflict\" refers to, providing an accurate and dispassionate description of the current situation, its origins, as well as the people involved and their motivations. It outlines in an accessible manner the past and present events that have led to the current divisions and hostilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a thematic approach, the work examines key questions such as the importance of Jerusalem, borders and the West Bank, settlements, terrorism, Palestinian and Israeli political structures and internal divisions, the role of the United States (and other countries), the significance of ethnic identity and religion, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Arab-Israeli Conflict\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the nature and course of the conflict, fostering a better understanding of the current situation and what we hear in the news almost daily. Written by an expert in the field, the guide will appeal to anyone perplexed by this ongoing and seemingly intractable conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849988624620,"sku":"9781441128720","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2368413482701.jpg?v=1759072454"},{"product_id":"the-history-of-ancient-israel-a-guide-for-the-perplexed-by-professor-philip-r-davies-9780567655851","title":"The History of Ancient Israel: A Guide for the Perplexed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe History of Ancient Israel: A Guide for the Perplexed\u003c\/i\u003e provides the student with the perfect guide to why and how the history of this most contested region has been studied, and why it continues to be studied today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip R. Davies, one of the leading scholars of Ancient Israel in recent years, begins by examining the relevance of the study of Ancient Israel, giving an overview of the sources and issues facing historians in approaching the material. Davies then continues by looking at the various theories and hypotheses that scholars have advanced throughout the 20th century, showing how different approaches are presented and in some cases how they are both underpinned and undermined by a range of ideological perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavies also explains the rise and fall of Biblical Archaeology, the 'maximalist\/minimalist' debate. After this helpful survey of past methodologies, Davies introduces readers to the current trends in biblical scholarship in the present day, covering areas such as cultural memory, the impact of literary and social scientific theory, and the notion of 'invented history'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, Davies considers the big question: how the various sources of knowledge can be combined to write a modern history that combines and accounts for all the data available, in a meaningful way. 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A substantial section discusses scholarship on Jesus from the nineteenth century to the explosion of works in the present day, introducing and explaining the three different 'quests' for the historical Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequent chapters analyse key themes in historical Jesus research: Jesus' Galilean origins; the scope of his ministry and models of 'holy men', particularly that of prophet; Jesus' teaching and healing; his trial and crucifixion; the highly contentious question of his resurrection; and finally, an exploration of the links between the Jesus movement and the early church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout, the (often opposing) positions of a variety of key scholars will be explained and discussed, such as Sanders, Crossan, Dunn, Wright, and Brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464356511980,"sku":"9780567033178","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780567033178-the-historical-jesus-a-guide-for-the-perplexed.jpg?v=1775047998"},{"product_id":"theological-anthropology-a-guide-for-the-perplexed-by-dr-marc-cortez-9780567034328","title":"Theological Anthropology: A Guide for the Perplexed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to be human and to be made in the image of God? What does it mean to be a 'person'? What constitutes a human person? What does it mean to affirm that humans are free beings? And, what is gender? Marc Cortez guides the reader through the most challenging issues that face anyone attempting to deal with the subject of theological anthropology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsequently, \u003cem\u003eTheological Anthropology: A Guide for the Perplexed\u003c\/em\u003e addresses complexities surrounding such questions. Each chapter explains why the question under consideration is important for theological anthropology and why it is also a contentious issue within the field. After this, each chapter surveys and concisely explains the main options that have been generated for resolving that particular question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the author presents to the reader one way of working through the complexity. These closing sections are presented as case studies in how to work through the problems and arrive at a conclusion rather than as definitive answers. Nonetheless, they offer a convincing way of answering the questions raised by each chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600011346156,"sku":"9780567034328","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/78a93f0bac67bb1a2e768349d173b22f.jpg?v=1778021450"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/series-guides-for-the-perplexed.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}