Adela Yarbro Collins

Christology in Mark's Gospel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This book offers four perspectives on the presentation of Jesus in Mark and conversations among the authors of those perspectives. This format reveals both the riches and the ambiguities of Markan Christology. The book would make an excellent contribution to a course on Mark or on early Christologies.”

Iesus Deus

Theology

“This book is of interest to a wide readership. It will help historical critics understand what ‘divinity’ meant in the ancient world. It will also help theologians understand the origins of Christology. I recommend it to students, scholars, and any reader curious about Jesus.”

Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This book not only provides a much-needed general introduction to the Synoptic Gospels but also introduces its audience to the apocryphal Gospels, including the Gospel of Judas. Perkins's treatment is fair and balanced, and her analogies to contemporary culture are inspired and illuminating.”

Master Kierkegaard: Fall / Winter / Spring 1847–1848

Fiction

“Readers of Magda's diary from the summer of 1847 will be delighted with these journals, which continue her life story alongside her continuing reflections on Scripture, literature, and life. Like the first volume, this collection is filled with spiritual insight and wisdom. The life story takes a surprising turn, or was it to be expected? Magda's characterization of Kierkegaard is poetic and convincing.”

Master Kierkegaard: Summer 1847

Fiction

“Master Kierkegaard is a masterpiece of fiction and spirituality. Reading it evoked for me a feeling of serenity and thoughtfulness.”

Master Kierkegaard: The Complete Journals

Fiction

“Readers of Magda's diary from the summer of 1847 will be delighted with these journals, which continue her life story alongside her continuing reflections on Scripture, literature, and life. Like the first volume, this collection is filled with spiritual insight and wisdom. The life story takes a surprising turn, or was it to be expected? Magda's characterization of Kierkegaard is poetic and convincing.”

Open Your Eyes Toward Living More Deeply in the Present

Christian Living

“This is a courageous and thoughtful book that does not accept tradition or doctrine for its own sake. It presents a wise reading of the Gospel of Mark for our time by letting it speak to the issues raised by living in the world of the twenty-first century. Gail Stearns draws upon her extensive experience as a college chaplain and teacher in bringing the deepest meaning of Mark together with the suffering and aspirations of her audience.”

Paul and the Economy of Salvation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Byrne makes an excellent case for the importance of the last judgment for understanding what Paul means by justification. He shows that Paul's thinking in this regard is apocalyptic in its view that obedience and a righteous pattern of life are necessary for anyone to be judged worthy of eternal life. Every student of Paul, from beginners to established scholars, can profit from this well-written and accessible book.”

Puzzling the Parables of Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This comprehensive study of parables introduces students to the main methods of interpreting parables and the history of research and breaks new ground with a fresh approach. It should be read by students and scholars alike.”

Reading Mark

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Reading Mark, Engaging the Gospel would make an excellent textbook for courses intended to supplement and enrich the standard historical and literary approaches to the New Testament.”

Revelation and the End of All Things

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This book offers an innovative introduction to Revelation. . . . Highly recommended for ministry students, church study groups, and general readers.”

Targums and Rabbinic Literature

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This series is a valuable tool for those teaching the New Testament. It puts the New Testament texts into conversation with texts from their environment and makes a deeper understanding of them possible.”

The Disciples according to Mark

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Black's trenchant critique of one aspect of recent scholarship on the New Testament is sobering, but it should stimulate discussion on what it is that we aim to accomplish.”

The First Theologians

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The First Theologians is a bold attempt to redefine both early Christian prophecy and the beginnings of early Christian theology. The author places his thesis in clear relation to earlier scholarship on these issues in a very helpful way. This book is an excellent example of how the regrettable gap between New Testament scholarship and theology may be bridged.”

The Formation of Q

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The study is thorough, judicious, and impressive in its range of comparative materials. It makes an important contribution by comparing Q with analogous documents from the ancient world in a way which highlights both its similarities to them and its own distinctive qualities.... Kloppenborg has moved the discussion of Q forward significantly.”

The Gospel of Matthew in Current Study

“This volume has something for everyone. It addresses exegetical and historical issues as well as questions of method and pastoral concerns. The essays are well written and engaging.”

The Silence of Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“... a bold and creative synthesis of historical method, literary criticism, and philosophical and psychological insight.... Breech has provided us with a powerful interpretation of Jesus for our time, one which does resonate with historically established elements of Jesus' life.”