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Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Third Edition builds on the strength of its predecessor whilst providing a more modern, digital-friendly infrastructure. Unlike the previous A-Z approach to chapter organization, it is thematically structured around sections and topics via a taxonomic approach, thus making navigation far easier for the user. New to this edition are articles encompassing the history, application, future trends, and clinical/pathological professional issues of the discipline, including topics on: forensic taphonomy, non-fatal strangulation, coercive control, forensic biology, extrajudicial-summary or arbitrary executions. This modern, fully up-to-date, easy to navigate edition, with its electronic platform and logistically and consistently structured chapters will be ideal for readers from a variety of disciplines. - Comprehensive, one-stop reference work containing approx. 400 articles, including 40 brand new ones - Provides a modern, thematic structure, reflecting how researchers and professionals actually use content - Includes emerging issues like genealogical searches and human rights - Contains a diverse, international authorship, with expert contributions from around the world, providing the most up-to-date content

Die neutestamentliche Einleitungswissenschaft beschäftigt sich mit der Entstehungsgeschichte der 27 Bücher des Neuen Testaments. Infolge der Aufklärung und der »rein historischen Auslegung« – die Gottes Handeln in der Geschichte methodisch ausschließt – werden diese vor allem im deutschsprachigen Raum weitgehend spät datiert und damit ihrem historischen Kontext im Leben Jesu und der Apostel entfremdet. Diese Spätdatierung wird in dem vorliegenden Buch hinterfragt. Dabei spielen u. a. jüdische und altkirchliche Quellentexte sowie intertextuelle Studien eine größere Rolle, als das oft der Fall ist. Dadurch soll die Grundlage zu einem breiteren Verständnis der biblischen Botschaft vermittelt werden. Das Buch ist so konzipiert, dass es auch für »Anfänger der Theologie« verständlich ist. [Introduction to the New Testament] The scholarly discipline of the »Introduction to the New Testament« is concerned with the history of the origin of the 27 New Testament books. As a result of the Enlightenment and the »purely historical interpretation« – which methodically excludes God's action in history – they are largely dated late, especially in German-speaking countries, and thus uprooted from their historical context in the lives of Jesus and the apostles. This late dating is questioned in the present book. Jewish and early church source texts as well as intertextual studies play a greater role in the present study than is often the case. This is intended to provide the basis for a broader understanding of the New Testament message. The book is designed to be understandable even for »beginners of theology«.

Teachers and Students: Reflections on Learning in Near and Middle Eastern Cultures. Collected Studies in Honour of Sebastian Günther contains essays on the developments, ideals, and practices of teaching and learning in the Islamicate world, past and present. The authors address topics that reflect – and thus honour – Sebastian Günther's academic achievements in this particular area. The volume offers fresh insights into key issues related to education and human development, including their shared characteristics as well as their influence on and interdependence with cultures of the Islamicate world, especially in the classical period of Islam (9th-15th century CE). The diverse spectrum of topics covered in the book, as well as the wide range of innovative interdisciplinary approaches and research tools employed, pay tribute to Sebastian Günther's research focus on Islamic education and ethics, through which he has inspired many of his students, colleagues, and friends.

A title in the Emerging Issues in Analytical Chemistry series, Designer Drugs: Chemistry, Analysis, Regulation, Toxicology, Epidemiology & Legislation of New Psychoactive Substances presents both an overview and a guide to techniques for designer drug analysis. Proliferation of the synthesis and use of designer drugs is a serious public health problem with social, economic, and legal implications. Whether abuse is studied at the population level or the individual level, researchers need both background and highly detailed technical information on specific drugs and drug classes in order to combat the proliferation and highly damaging consequences of these substances. Author Roy Gerona provides a comprehensive discussion that emphasizes the potential threat to society, presents the ongoing challenges confronting the various laboratory approaches to detection and identification of new chemical entities, and informs the development of improved analytical solutions for use in legislation, law enforcement, and treatment. Designer Drugs: Chemistry, Analysis, Regulation, Toxicology, Epidemiology & Legislation of New Psychoactive Substances offers an introduction to the field and a source of information on specific drugs, drug effects, and analytical tools to a wide audience for anyone studying or engaging in designer drug analysis. Analytical and medical chemists, pharmacologist, toxicologists, and students, researchers, and policy makers in the fields of drug abuse, medicine, public health, and forensics will greatly benefit from this essential text. - Summarizes available literature and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of analytical methods for detecting and identifying designer drugs - Directs the reader to sources of further reading at the conclusion of each chapter - Emphasizes the potential threat to society - Presents ongoing challenges confronting various laboratory approaches to detection and identification of new chemical entities

Die pastoralen Schreiben des Paulus an seine Mitarbeiter gehören zwar nicht zu den zentralen Texten der Paulusüberlieferung, aber genau das macht sie so interessant. Ihre literarische Gestalt, ihr Verhältnis zueinander und immer wieder die Frage nach der Verfasserschaft lassen die Auslegung zu einer Herausforderung werden. Der Kommentar bietet eine bislang einzigartige Perspektive auf die sog. »Pastoralbriefe«. Jenseits der klassischen Positionen, die sie entweder als pseudonymes Corpus pastorale oder alle drei Briefe als authentisch ansehen, werden allein der Titus- und der zweite Timotheusbrief als Schreiben des Apostels im Kontext seiner Biographie verortet und interpretiert, während der erste Timotheusbrief als ein gemeindeleitendes Dokument der Paulustradition des 2. Jahrhunderts ausgelegt wird. [The letters by Paul to Timothy and Titus] Paul's pastoral letters to his co-workers are not among the central texts of the Pauline tradition, but that is precisely what makes them so interesting. Their literary form, their relationship to each other, and again and again the question of authorship challenge the interpretation. The commentary offers a unique perspective on the so-called »Pastoral Epistles«. Beyond the classical positions that regard them either as a pseudonymous corpus pastorale or all three letters as authentic, the Epistle to Titus and the Second Epistle to Timothy are situated and interpreted as letters of the Apostle in the context of his biography, while the First Epistle to Timothy is interpreted as a congregational document of the Pauline tradition of the second century.

Estimation of the Time Since Death remains the foremost authoritative book on scientifically calculating the estimated time of death postmortem. Building on the success of previous editions which covered both the early and later postmortem periods this edition includes a new chapter on DNA/RNA degradation and further new content on drug testing in hair, thus widening the scope of the material. Chapters have been improved, updated and expanded, and include new and additional images to enhance the text. A unique work of synthesis combining rigorous science with practical guidance, this update reinforces the book's reputation as an invaluable resource – and also the standard – for the estimation of the time since death.

Das Buch vermittelt aktuell und umfassend das Wissen auf dem Gebiet der Neuro-/Psychopharmakologie. Um ein tieferes Verständnis der Therapieprinzipien sowie der Besonderheiten der medikamentösen Behandlung bei Kindern und Jugendlichen zu erhalten, werden im ersten Teil die Grundlagen der Neuro-/Psychopharmakologie dargelegt. Zudem werden rechtliche und ethische Fragen im Praxisalltag eingehend erörtert. Der zweite Teil behandelt ausführlich die verschiedenen Arzneistoffgruppen. Im dritten Teil wird die störungsspezifische und symptomorientierte Medikation praxisorientiert beschrieben und kritisch bewertet, so dass der Arzt über eine klare Handlungsanleitung verfügt. Die vierte Auflage wurde aktualisiert und auf den neusten wissenschaftlichen Stand gebracht. Dieses Nachschlagewerk besticht durch die komprimierte und einheitliche Darstellung mit vielen zweifarbigen Tabellen, Schemata und Abbildungen. Es wendet sich an Kinder- und Jugendpsychiater und -psychotherapeuten, Pädiater, Allgemeinmediziner, Psychologen, Pflegekräfte und Lehrer.

The second edition contains 124 chapters with more than 200 authors along with many national and international co-authors who have contributed to this humongous effort. All the old chapters have been modified and the latest references incorporated. It has many illustrations with excellent printing and image quality.

Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning is the only concepts curriculum built from the ground up as a comprehensive, cohesive learning system. This 3-volume series provides all the nursing curriculum content and materials needed to prepare you for nursing practice. Through complementary exemplars and assessment tools, you'll deepen your grasp of the connections between concepts, with broad applications. Volume II focuses on 30 psychosocial, reproductive, nursing and healthcare concepts, including normal function, interrelationships and alterations. Complementary exemplars illuminate concepts. The 4th Edition builds your understanding of the lifespan, from pregnancy and birth, through childhood and adolescence, and into young, middle and old age.

This book presents an authoritative review of analytical methods used for diagnostics, medical therapy and for forensic purposes. Divided into 4 parts, the book discusses new challenges in bioanalytics, covers bioanalysis as a source of clinical, pharmaceutical and forensic information, explores natural resources as a source of biologically active compounds, and offers new analytical strategies and equipment solutions. Written by interdisciplinary expert academics, this work will appeal to a wide readership of students, researchers and professionals interested in the fields of medicine, chemistry, pharmaceutical, life and health sciences, engineering and environmental protection. Clinicians and employees of forensic laboratories will also find this work instructive and informative.

Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences, Four Volume Set, Third Edition presents content that is logically built around the following sections and topics, via a taxonomic approach, as opposed to the previous old-style alphabetical mode, thus resulting in far easier navigation for the user. Sections first cover Biological issues, including Anthropology, DNA, Entomology, Genetics, Pathology, Serology, Fingerprints, Biometrics, and more. Next, a Chemical section covers Drugs, Explosives, Fire debris, Materials analysis, Polymers, General chemistry, Microscopy, Instrumental methods, Inks, Development methods (visualization of latent evidence), and more. Thirdly, a section on Physical covers Toolmarks, Firearms, Impression evidence, Documents and handwriting, fracture comparisons, etc. Additional sections cover Digital, including discussion on devices, storage, locations, servers, networks, consumer end-products, and black boxes (vehicles, planes, etc.). A final section covers Professional, with sections on philosophy, ethics, associations, accreditation, certification, licensing, legal issues and admissibility. All chapters in this update have been revised with the latest information in the field. Provides a truly comprehensive resource with current information about forensic science Presents a modern structure that reflects how researchers and professionals actually use the content Includes a global perspective, with emerging issues like genealogical searches and human rights Covers a variety of topics that affect forensic science, like legal issues, ethics and professionalization

HANDBOOK OF FORENSIC MEDICINE The gold standard in forensic medicine references In the Second Edition of Handbook of Forensic Medicine, editor Burkhard Madea brings to the reader, through a global team of expert contributors, a comprehensive and international approach to forensic medicine. In addition to offering new coverage of crime scene investigation, blood stain pattern analysis, terrorist attacks, fire disasters, new psychoactive substances, and molecular pathology, the book provides a thorough review of all aspects of forensic medicine. The chapters represent all aspects of quality control and best practice and include case studies throughout to help illustrate the concepts discussed within and emphasize the links between diverse subdisciplines. Specialists engaged in daily casework will find that aspects of routine analysis are addressed in each chapter. Handbook of Forensic Medicine 2e also covers the latest developments in forensic molecular biology, forensic toxicology, molecular pathology, and immunohistochemistry. It also offers: A thorough introduction to the duties of forensic medicine in modern societies, including discussions of the international guidelines and accreditation in forensic medicine Comprehensive explorations of medical aspects of death, including the nature and definition of death, autopsy, and mass disaster victim identification Practical discussions of traumatology and violent death, including asphyxiation, electrocution and lightning, infanticide, and medical malpractice In-depth examinations of sudden and unexpected death from natural causes, including postmortem biochemistry This is a must-read resource for every specialist in forensic medicine, toxicology, and haemogenetics, as well as anyone expected to prepare a report for court proceedings. It's also an ideal reference for lawyers and law students.

Influential research by authors like Foucault and Arendt revealed the significant role of power in shaping relationships in society and faith communities. This volume contributes to this research trend by analysing the formative role of power in early Christian documents and communities. An introductory essay investigates theoretical approaches to power and the nexus between power and religion. It functions as orientation for the exegetical analyses of individual texts in the rest of the volume. Two contributions analyse power dynamics in the Bible generally and nine others investigate its use in specific early Christian texts. They attend to the vocabulary of power as well as the networks and actors involved in the execution of diverse forms of power. They focus on how these dynamics operate specifically in the Gospels, Pauline texts and traditions and the Apocalypse. They show that power can be abusive and dangerous, but it also is a positive, restraining force.

Karch's Drug Abuse Handbook, Third Edition remains the quintessential compendium addressing the pharmacological, medical, and legal aspects of drugs and informing the forensic community of the latest scientific advances and emergent practices.For this edition, Dr. Karch has brought on clinical and forensic toxicology expert Dr. Bruce Goldberger, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Analytical Toxicology and president of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology, to serve as co-editor. In addition, world-renowned scientists and medical professionals have contributed their work and expertise in tackling the latest developments in drug testing, drug-related medical emergencies, and the drug toxicology. Topics addressed include genetic testing in drug death investigation, pathology, toxicogenetics, alcohol, post-mortem toxicology, new psychoactive substances, the latest legal issues and challenges as well as drugs and drug testing in sports, and the ethical, legal, and practical issues involved. Vivid pictures and diagrams throughout illustrate the pathological effects of drugs and the chemical make-up and breakdown of abused drugs.With unparalleled detail, the latest research and the highest level of authoritative medical scientific information, The Drug Abuse Handbook, Third Edition remains the definitive resource for drug related issues.

Pharmacy and Medicine in Ancient Egypt presents the proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Pharmacy and Medicine in Ancient Egypt (Barcelona, October 25-26, 2018). The conference included presentations on new research and advances in the topics covered in the first two conferences (Cairo, 2007 and Manchester, 2008). It showcased the most recent pharmaceutical and medical studies on human remains and organic and plant material from ancient Egypt, together with related discussions on textual and iconographic evidence, to evaluate the present state of knowledge and the advances we have made on pharmacy and veterinary and human medicine in Ancient Egypt. The conference program combined plenary sessions, oral communications and posters with discussions that established interdisciplinary collaborations between researchers and research groups to formulate breakthrough approaches in these fi elds. Participation in the conference and poster sessions ranged from distinguished researchers and professors from academic institutions, museums and universities, to postgraduates and doctoral students at the beginning of their careers.

Berlin-Buch ist seit fast 90 Jahren ein Zentrum der biomedizinischen Forschung in Deutschland. 1930 siedelte sich hier das Kaiser-Wilhelm-Institut für Hirnforschung (KWIH) an, das mit seinem Programm interdisziplinärer Neurobiologie international wegweisend, aber auch beispielhaft für die Selbstmobilisierung medizinischer Wissenschaft im NS-Staat war. 1947 wurde in den Gebäuden des KWIH das Institut für Medizin und Biologie (IMB) der Deutschen Akademie der Wissenschaften gegründet, das schrittweise zum Mittelpunkt der biowissenschaftlich-medizinischen Forschung in der DDR ausgebaut wurde. Die Entwicklung dieses multidisziplinären Institutskomplexes spiegelt die grundsätzlichen Merkmale und Probleme des realsozialistischen Wissenschaftssystems ebenso wider wie den Wandel von Konzepten und Praktiken auf wesentlichen Feldern der experimentellen Biologie und der klinischen Medizin. Bernd Gausemeier verfolgt anhand der Geschichte des Wissenschaftsstandortes Buch die Wechselbeziehungen von Wissenschaft und Politik in drei politischen Systemen sowie globale Entwicklungstendenzen der Lebenswissenschaften im 20. Jahrhundert.

Fundamentals of Analytical Toxicology is an integrated introduction to the analysis of drugs, poisons, and other foreign compounds in biological and related specimens. Assuming only basic knowledge of analytical chemistry, this invaluable guide helps trainee analytical toxicologists understand the principles and practical skills involved in detecting, identifying, and measuring a broad range of compounds in various biological samples. Clear, easy-to-read chapters provide detailed information on topics including sample collection and preparation, spectrophotometric and luminescence techniques, liquid and gas-liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry including hyphenated techniques. This new edition contains thoroughly revised content that reflects contemporary practices and advances in analytical methods. Expanding the scope of the 1995 World Health Organization (WHO) basic analytical toxicology manual, the text includes coverage of separation science, essential pharmacokinetics, xenobiotic absorption, distribution and metabolism, clinical toxicological and substance misuse testing, therapeutic drug monitoring, trace elements and toxic metals analysis, and importantly the clinical interpretation of analytical results. Written by a prominent team of experienced practitioners, this volume: Focuses on analytical, statistical, and pharmacokinetic principles Describes basic methodology, including colour tests and immunoassay and enzyme-based assays Outlines laboratory operations, such as method validation, quality assessment, staff training, and laboratory accreditation Follows IUPAC nomenclature for chemical names and recommended International Non-proprietary Name (rINN) for drugs and pesticides Includes discussion of'designer drugs'(novel pharmaceutical substances NPS) Fundamentals of Analytical Toxicology: Clinical and Forensic, 2nd Edition is an indispensable resource for advanced students and trainee analytical toxicologists across disciplines, such as clinical science, analytical chemistry, forensic science, pathology, applied biology, food safety, and pharmaceutical and pesticide development.

Winner of the 2020 Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Counselling Book Award Enlightening and practical, Addictions Counseling Today invites students into the heart of addictive thinking, offering first-person accounts of what it is like to experience different addictions. The text covers the range of addictions from alcohol, drug abuse, and nicotine to various process addictions, including sex, internet, gaming, social media, and gambling. Also included are the various theories and models of addiction, with a unique chapter on the neuroscience of addiction. Focusing on the new DSM-V classifications for addiction with an emphasis on CACREP and treatment, this provocative, contemporary text is an essential reference for both students and practitioners wanting to gain a deeper understanding of those with addiction. Online Resources Free PowerPoint® slides with video for instructors are available with this text.

Von einer innerjüdischen Erneuerungsbewegung zur eigenständigen Religion Innerhalb von nur 100 Jahren entwickelte sich das frühe Christentum von einer innerjüdischen Erneuerungsbewegung zu einer universal agierenden neuen und eigenständigen Religion. Udo Schnelle zeichnet die Entwicklung des Christentums historisch nach und fragt nach den politisch-kulturellen Rahmenbedingungen, den Hauptakteuren und den theologischen Konzepten, die dieser außergewöhnlichen Entstehungsgeschichte zugrunde liegen. Dabei zeigt sich, dass das frühe Christentum keine weltabgewandte, eher primitive apokalyptische Kleinst- und Randgruppe war, sondern eine bewusst expandierende und argumentierende Bewegung mit einem hohen Bildungs- und Reflexionsniveau. Die frühen Christen traten als eine kreative literarische und denkerische Bewegung auf. Keine religiöse Gestalt wurde zuvor und danach so schnell und so umfassend literalisiert und denkerisch durchdrungen wie Jesus Christus. Udo Schnelle hat einen umfassenden Grundriss der Urchristentumsgeschichte gezeichnet. Wer mehr über die Umwelt der ersten Christen erfahren möchte, sollte hier zugreifen. Ideal zur Prüfungsvorbereitung und als Literatur für Proseminararbeiten.

Critical Issues in Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse Testing, Second Edition, addresses the general principles and technological advances for measuring drugs and alcohol, along with the pitfalls of drugs of abuse testing. Many designer drugs, for example, are not routinely tested in drugs of abuse panels and may go undetected in a drug test. This updated edition is a must-have for clinical pathologists, toxicologists, clinicians, and medical review officers and regulators, bridging the gap between technical and clinical information. Topics of note include the monitoring of pain management drugs, bath salts, spices (synthetic marijuana), designer drugs and date rape drugs, and more. - Serves as a ready resource of information for alcohol and drug testing - Ideal resource for making decisions related to the monitoring and interpretation of results - Includes concise content for clinical laboratory scientists, toxicologists and clinicians

In this stunning reappraisal of the celebrated case of Daniel Paul Schreber, Lothane takes the reader on a richly documented tour of all the ingredients that made Schreber's illness a unique psychiatric event. Building outward from a close examination of Schreber's troubled relationship to his two psychiatrists, Flechsig and Weber, Lothane elaborates the personal, familial, and cultural contexts of Schreber's illness.Incorporating extensive new archival and bibliographic research, and providing extensive accounts of the personalities and theories of Schreber's two psychiatrists, Paul Flechsig and Guido Weber, Zvi Lothane offers a stunning reappraisal of the Schreber case that overturns virtually all previous opinion. Lothane examines both the man and his milieu in a way that allows the reader fresh access not only to the tragedy of Schreber's illness but also to his heroic, if doomed, attempts to come to terms with his condition through writing. In the process, he persuasively demonstrates that important issues of both psychiatric diagnosis and psychoanalytic interpretation have heretofore been compromised by a failure to pay sufficient attention to Schreber's interpersonal, cultural, and historical contexts.

This collection presents recent results related to the synthesis, modification and characterization of triphenylamine oligomers and polymers by electrochemical methods, in particular Cyclic Voltammetry (CV). The modification by electrochemical methods of oligomers containing TPA as pendants groups, generating electroactive cross-linked networks accompanied by colour changes with high coloration efficiency is also discussed. Next, the authors review the mechanisms of formation and structure of FAEEs to their use as alcohol biomarkers, focusing on the developed analysis methods, fields of application and published articles. A critical overview is also provided on the methodological challenges and considerations for their analysis, the present limitations and advantages relatively to other alcohol biomarkers, and challenges and directions in the research of FAEEs as alcohol biomarkers. Afterwards, liquorice is discussed, specifically how liquorice roots have been object of many studies dealing with their biological activities as well as their phytochemical profiles, however the aerial parts of this plant, and in particular the leaves, have received scarce attention and been considered a waste product. Continuing, over seventy dimeric Pt(II) complexes which contain at least one thio-ligand are analyzed. Thio-ligands are very useful as soft-S donor ligands in the chemistry of platinum. Another review correlates the structural parameters of about ninety mononuclear Pt(II) complexes containing at least one seleno- or silyl- ligand. Each of these Pt(II) complex has structure with square planar geometry with various degrees of distortion. The authors argue, in a separate and final review, that carnitine and its derivatives are available from meat and synthesized by the body e.g. in vegetarians, so that an occasional pharmacological suppression of their levels doesn't translate to cardiovascular disease prevention. The problem should be seen within the scope of placebo marketing under the guise of evidence-based medications.

Estabelecida por volta da metade do século XIX para investigar casos de envenenamento, a toxicologia forense estendeu gradualmente seu escopo a muitas outras áreas: direção sob a influência de drogas e álcool, crimes facilitados por drogas, testes de drogas no ambiente de trabalho, controle de dopagem, identificação e quantificação de drogas de abuso em materiais apreendidos, avaliação do uso de agentes de guerra química etc. Todas essas áreas foram tratadas em capítulos separados deste livro, a partir de uma perspectiva que leva em consideração a natureza multidisciplinar da toxicologia forense, incluindo competências de vários campos diferentes do conhecimento humano, como medicina, química e direito. Entender o trabalho complexo, meticuloso e nterdisciplinar por trás de qualquer investigação toxicológica forense é um requisito essencial para fazer bom uso de seus resultados e suas interpretações com vistas a uma aplicação correta e justa da lei. Assim, tenho muita esperança de que este livro seja usado não só por estudantes, a quem é primariamente dirigido, mas também por agentes de justiça, juízes e todos aqueles que procuram um laboratório de toxicologia forense para pedir uma investigação. Prof. Aldo Polettini, Ph.D. Universidade de Verona

In Pauline Language and the Pastoral Epistles Jermo van Nes questions the common assumption in New Testament scholarship that language variation is necessarily due to author variation. By using the so-called Pastoral Epistles (PE) as a test-case, Van Nes demonstrates by means of statistical linguistics that only one out of five of their major lexical and syntactic peculiarities differs significantly from other Pauline writings. Most of the PE's linguistic peculiarities are shown to differ considerably in the Corpus Paulinum, but modern studies in classics and linguistics suggest that factors other than author variation account equally if not better for this variation. Since all of these explanatory factors are compatible with current authorship hypotheses of the PE, Van Nes suggests to no longer use language as a criterion in debates about their authenticity.

The Biblical Theology for Christian Proclamation Commentary series explores the theology of the Bible in considerable depth, spanning both Testaments. Authors come from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, though all affirm the inerrancy and inspiration of Scripture. United in their belief in the underlying unity of Scripture, each author explores the contribution of a given book or group of books to the theology of Scripture as a whole. All volumes provide a discussion of introductory matters, including the book's historical setting and the literary structure. Also included is an exegetical treatment of all the relevant passages in succinct commentary-style format. The major contribution of each volume, however, is a thorough discussion of the most important themes of the biblical book in relation to the canon as a whole. This format, in itself, would already be a valuable contribution to biblical theology. But there are other series that try to accomplish a survey of the Bible's theology as well. What distinguishes the present series is its orientation toward Christian proclamation. As a result, the ultimate purpose of this set of volumes is not exclusively, or even primarily, academic. Rather, we seek to relate biblical theology to our own lives and to the life of the church. Our desire is to equip those in Christian ministry who are called by God to preach and teach the precious truths of Scripture to their congregations. The author of Commentary on 1-2 Timothy and Titus is Andreas J. Köstenberger. “Andreas Köstenberger is a first-rate New Testament scholar, and his commentary has much to commend it. Pastors and teachers will greatly benefit from this fine exegetical and theological tool.” - Armin D. Baum, Professor für Neues Testament und Prorektor für Forschung, Freie Hochschule für Theologie, Giessen, Germany “Köstenberger is to be commended for his careful biblical-theological method. I know no other major attempt to catalogue the theology of the Pastoral Epistles in this way.” - Craig S. Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary “While there are a number of good commentaries on the Pastoral Epistles, there are few that cover all the bases: scholarly, theological, pastoral, insightful, practical, and encouraging. But Andreas Köstenberger's new volume is all of these. It is now my go-to commentary on these important books and is sure to be the standard resource for pastors and scholars in generations to come.” - Michael J. Kruger, president and professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC “This commentary makes a contribution both to scholarship and the church's mission, a resource that will enrich the messages and messengers who support and sustain our experience of Christian existence. As a biblical scholar and a parish priest, I most heartily recommend this book.” - Philip H. Towner, director and dean of the Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship at American Bible Society; assistant rector, St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church, NYC “This should become a first go-to resource for advanced students in their research and for pastors concerned to do full justice to these writings in their ministerial labors and exposition of the Scriptures.” - Robert W. Yarbrough, professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary

Hypertension: from basic research to clinical practice” contains a unique collection of selected chapters written by experts and enthusiasts engaged in research and treatment of hypertension, a condition that affects around a billion people in the world. The chapters describe fundamental researches at cellular and molecular levels to the science, and art of treatment of the condition in clinical practice. The topics included ranges from pathophysiology of hypertension, through monitoring of hypertension, to the treatment of hypertension in different patient categories. It contains essential background information as well as cutting edge research, and state of the art treatment alternatives in this broad field. From the beginners, and research students to the expert clinicians, and established scientists, everybody has something to learn from this book.

Von einer innerjüdischen Erneuerungsbewegung zur eigenständigen Religion Innerhalb von nur 100 Jahren entwickelte sich das frühe Christentum von einer innerjüdischen Erneuerungsbewegung zu einer universal agierenden neuen und eigenständigen Religion. Udo Schnelle zeichnet die Entwicklung des Christentums historisch nach und fragt nach den politisch-kulturellen Rahmenbedingungen, den Hauptakteuren und den theologischen Konzepten, die dieser außergewöhnlichen Entstehungsgeschichte zugrunde liegen. Dabei zeigt sich, dass das frühe Christentum keine weltabgewandte, eher primitive apokalyptische Kleinst- und Randgruppe war, sondern eine bewusst expandierende und argumentierende Bewegung mit einem hohen Bildungs- und Reflexionsniveau. Die frühen Christen traten als eine kreative literarische und denkerische Bewegung auf. Keine religiöse Gestalt wurde zuvor und danach so schnell und so umfassend literalisiert und denkerisch durchdrungen wie Jesus Christus. Udo Schnelle hat einen umfassenden Grundriss der Urchristentumsgeschichte gezeichnet. Wer mehr über die Umwelt der ersten Christen erfahren möchte, sollte hier zugreifen. Ideal zur Prüfungsvorbereitung und als Literatur für Proseminararbeiten.