Amy Peeler
Biography
Amy Peeler wrote Women and the Gender of God, and provided the foreword to The Everlasting People.
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15 New Testament Words of Life
Theology
“Accessible and engaging yet rigorous, 15 New Testament Words of Life offers readers a way to learn and then live the theology of the Scriptures. The consistent format facilitates confident movement through the terms, even as it allows Gupta to engage with a wide range of biblical and historical texts without becoming encyclopedic. I will certainly be putting this book into the hands of my students and parishioners alike.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“What a welcome and necessary addition to the repertoire of tools for Greek teachers! Students often struggle early on to read well because they read in small chunks and from the biblical text they already know. Jeong provides digestible and intriguing conversations and stories that track with students’ deductive learning, and, because the text is fresh, these passages provide a true assessment of the student’s understanding. I look forward to using and recommending this book.”
A Practical Primer on Theological Method
Theology
“Kreider and Svigel have achieved that almost impossible via media, a primer that is neither too technical nor too easy, a theological text in which all strands will find a welcome. With visual signposts and digestible prose, they invite readers into the broad and beautiful world of theological method. This text prepares students to enter the theological conversation with knowledge that cultivates confidence and breadth that encourages humility. I’m eager to put this into the hands of the burgeoning theologians in my classroom.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“As one of the many students who has had the privilege to learn the Gospels in the classroom of Black, I can attest that this volume has all the humor, verve, and faithfulness of his matchless persona. A perfect volume for students, A Three-Dimensional Jesus distills what really matters in Synoptic studies and presents it with clarity that arises from years of faithful and honest friendship with these writings. Rich historical data provides a sense of the ancient ethos, geographical rootedness allows the imagination to locate the stories in real places, visual aids in both charts and artwork stimulate the mind for maximal apprehension, and conversations with a wide range of Gospels scholars stretches the reader to see different fruitful ways of studying these texts. Black frees to reader to admit with him that there are many things we do not know about these accounts of Jesus, but that lack, instead of inhibiting, actually empowers faithful response to the good news proclaimed therein.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“A clarion call for pastors to embrace their vocational identity as theologians! Pastors will surely benefit from the encouragement and challenge these essays offer, but because the authors celebrate the different callings of other members of the church, all those who come 'from within the liturgical and common life of a local congregation'—be they full-time academics or laypersons in other fields—will (re)discover ways to think about and support theology from the church, for the church.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“'What if we're asking the wrong question?' When I first heard Angela Weszely articulate this question, I found she put words to my angst. For years I had been dissatisfied with the either/or options in the abortion debate, and with her, I was finally encountering someone who could articulate not only superior questions but also substantive answers. Becoming ProGrace invites readers into the wisdom she's gathered from Scripture, science, diverse friends, and most of all, years of experience. Now is the moment for the church to be equipped to love women and children as Jesus did. Becoming ProGrace shows us how.”
Behind the Scenes of the New Testament
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Readers of the New Testament often bring an earnest piety to the act of interpretation, but without respect for the moment in which God chose to issue that communication, piety alone can lead one astray. This volume protects against that kind of misinterpretation. Comprehensive in the subjects covered, Behind the Scenes of the New Testament features deeply respected and exciting scholars who equip biblical interpreters with the cultural wisdom to read well. The chapters and bibliographies are succinct and rich, ensuring that they will be read and will propel readers to go deeper. This book will inspire the joy of discovering the world of the New Testament, transforming naive piety into incarnational faith.”
Theology
“Because of Carmen Imes's warm and inviting prose, readers might not initially realize what a biblical narrative tour de force they receive in this book. From Genesis to Revelation, creation to new creation, Imes leaves no major challenging question unaddressed as she explores the central assertion that all humans are made in God's image. A wise and able guide, Imes brings clarity, encouragement, and challenge herself as well as introducing numerous other guides so readers can press deeper. Along with Bearing God's Name, Being God's Image will stand as an influential Christian theology of creational flourishing.”
Confronting Sexism in the Church
Women
“Brave and bold, Matthews practices what the title of her book proclaims: she confronts sexism by naming it. Readers grieved by misogyny and oppression will find ample data to support the cause for liberation and justice. My deepest hope, however, is that readers suspicious of women in leadership will read as well. Matthews leaves space for exegetical discussions to continue, but faithful hermeneutics cannot take place without listening to testimony. This is a word that deserves to be heard.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“In line with the faithful wisdom of generations past, Daily Scriptures invites devotees into the interwoven tapestry of the Scriptures. Readers hear the grand story through digestible verses, providing just enough text to hone language skills without being overwhelmed (and therefore, giving up) and just enough truth to contemplate with patient awe. This is just the sort of volume for which many faithful students have been longing.”
Theology
“Addressing the questions often asked, as well as introducing those that should be asked, Discovering Biblical Equality covers the terrain with lucidity, verve, and graciousness. The authors give voice to that which stirs the hearts of so many: the singular commitment to the authority of Scripture and the imago Dei in all humans. They do so by laying out their deep exegetical and theological reasoning so that others can assess the logic for themselves. I am excited to recommend this volume to all who wonder about the biblical foundations for equality.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“A comprehensive account of Luke’s Gospel from an established and respected interpreter, Discovering Luke will be an indispensable resource for those studying Luke, the Gospels, and the New Testament. As he engages with timeless questions and interlocutors from every era, Green has produced a must-read volume for our generation.”
Engaging the Doctrine of Jesus (and Mary)
Theology
“Astounding in its magnitude, Levering’s book presents readers with a beautifully faithful and incredibly rigorous Christology. The volume is truly two books in one, the well-crafted prose of the body as well as the extended conversation in the footnotes. . . . Most striking is that this is a Christology that continually attends to Mary. Readers may not adhere to all of Levering’s conclusions, but he has reminded theologians and exegetes that if we want to study the humanity of God the Son and our own humanity, we can do so thoroughly and fruitfully only if we consider Jesus, the Son of God, as well as Mary, his mother. This will remain on my shelf as a resource, an instructor, and an inspiring friend.”
Evangelical Theology, Second Edition
Theology
“For years, I have frequently and enthusiastically recommended this book to students for its comprehensive and fair treatment of key issues in Christian doctrine and practice. Now with more diverse dialogue partners and even more robust treatments of key issues in the ever developing world of theology, I have even more reasons to do so. Bird simply keeps readers’ attention on the gospel, as he exhaustively equips us to learn it well so we can live it well.”
Explanatory Notes on the Sermon of Hebrews
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“After years of studying this complex book, Kenneth Schenck can cut through the conundrums to offer a clear a reading of Hebrews. He states his opinion simply, directs readers to others who might see it differently, and even demonstrates how he’s changed his mind. This is a refreshing guide that will equip interpreters to follow the primary message of this sermon: ‘Keep going!’”
Apologetics
“By provocatively using key terms, King grabs the reader’s attention and invites a careful and deep consideration of belief, doubt, and enduring faith. He draws from the deep well of his erudition as a theologian and philosopher, but, as only mature learners can achieve, he translates that brilliance as a friendly pastor. The book is clear, compassionate, and even lighthearted. Such an approach is necessary for those who face the dark night of the soul that comes as doubt. This little book could be just the strong lifeline many need.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Accessible and engaging, Finding Phoebe is an educator’s dream. Hylen personalizes ancient women through close and imaginative readings of historical texts, including significant portions of the New Testament. She both models this method and gives students all the resources they need to do it on their own. By challenging the assumption that ‘women weren’t able to do much,’ Finding Phoebe has the potential to dislodge a stale debate over women in society and the church then and now.”
Five Things Theologians Wish Biblical Scholars Knew
Theology
“I am blessed to have been trained in institutions and by people who decried any sharp divisions between biblical studies and theology, yet I respected the distinct contributions of both. Boersma's book gives words to this sentiment. Each chapter reminds biblical scholars of broad commitments they likely share, but ones their discipline makes easy to ignore. Boersma grounds a call to increased appreciation and common mission in the aim of all theology, namely respecting the sacramental character of Scripture and its role in pointing all who hear it to the worship of God.”
Discipleship & Christian Education
“Warmly relatable and incredibly practical, Kibbe's small guide achieves great things, or, better said, makes it possible for readers to achieve great things. He presents more than anyone could ever accomplish before tenure (or maybe in a lifetime of teaching), but that means this will be a volume educators will want to keep readily accessible. I know this will benefit my students who are training for the academy because it has already been a tangible benefit to me.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“This extremely approachable yet detailed primer presents instructions for lucid and humble argumentation in speech and writing. Good Arguments provides ample illustrations--some jovial and some provocative--that improved my ability to think clearly and to persuade, even when I found myself disagreeing with some of the examples. Believers are asked to provide a reason for the hope that resides within them, and this text will support that good work.”
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