Amy Peeler
Biography
Amy Peeler wrote Women and the Gender of God, and provided the foreword to The Everlasting People.
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Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“By defining technology broadly and theologically, Technē does not chase after any trend, but thoughtfully attends to the past, present, and possible future. All Christians, but especially those who bear responsibility for others, be they pastors, educators, authors, parents, or mentors, will find discussion of both questions they’ve puzzled over and also questions they haven’t yet thought to ask. I look forward to returning to the wise principles in this volume for years to come.”
The Affections of Christ Jesus
Theology
“Inviting readers to consider an idea that may have suffered from lack of attention due to its pervasiveness, Gupta provides a revitalizing analysis of love. Situating Paul in a variety of conversations modern and ancient, from the testament Old and New, The Affections of Christ Jesus provides research and admonition for the scholar and lay reader alike. Anyone can do a word study, but Gupta acts as a wise guide through the verbal and historical data as well as the theological import of that data. The Affections of Christ Jesus manages to both brim with information and be an enjoyable read. I will be recommending this to students and parishioners for years to come.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“The Apostle and the Empire contributes a nuanced reading to vital discussions of the relationship between Paul, his letters, and empire. Utilizing 2 Corinthians as a test case, he calls attention to previously ignored references to the Roman Empire of Paul’s day. Heilig not only offers insight into a specific historical event and a specific New Testament text but also refreshes our hermeneutical senses so that interpreters can use the vast amounts of data currently available with care.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“For many, Christmas has become overly familiar. We know the shepherds and wisemen, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in the manger. Sylvie Vanhoozer provides a great gift in this book by introducing another Christmas story, that of the saints in Provence, one that will be fresh for many readers so that we might be awakened to the arresting power of its origin story, God dwelling among us, first in first century Bethlehem, thereafter in our times and places. A guide for the entire season, this veritable feast of image, flora, story, and Scripture provides an easily digestible yet incredibly nourishing morsel of wisdom and encouragement for each day. As readers journey through the book and the season, they are equipped to plant the seeds that have such fertile ground this time of year in those they love, just as they were planted and bloomed for the author herself. I look forward to walking through the journey of Advent with this book, sharing it with others, and living 'adventish' always!”
Theology
“The Biblical Trinity is grounded in careful readings of biblical passages and then flowers in the major doctrines of the orthodox church. Anyone who desires to attend to the identity of God as revealed in Scripture will benefit from this book.”
Theology
“A rich academic treatment of a pressing cultural issue, The Father and the Feminine catalogues, celebrates, and critiques the major movements in the interplay between gender and theology. Clear about his convictions without abandoning civility, Spencer Boersma offers a trustworthy guidebook that demonstrates why traveling this path matters and how to move forward faithfully.”
The Genuine Jesus and the Counterfeit Christs
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In the academy, the parish, and the public square, one of the most persistent and pressing questions revolves around the trustworthiness of the Christian Gospels. Gathercole responds to that concern with The Genuine Jesus and the Counterfeit Christs, an inviting conversation built upon complex scholarship. Readers are not only assured that the four canonical Gospels are trustworthy, but are given the tools to understand why because they come to understand who the evangelists proclaim Jesus to be. I cannot wait to recommend this rich and accessible guide to students, parishioners, and neighbors alike.”
“Giving voice to the questions many hurting people are asking, Byrd ultimately directs our eyes to the answer, the one to whom the church belongs, Christ himself. As she discloses her own story of God’s pursuit even in the midst of deep pain, she also invites readers to name their own story so that they can begin to see how it is already being caught up into God’s grand and good narrative. With the Song of Songs as her primary muse, she dialogues with Scripture and a diverse range of scholars to offer practical advice and, most importantly, hope for the possibility of restoration.”
The Messianic Theology of the New Testament
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“I was initially skeptical about the value of a new New Testament theology, but Jipp makes a convincing argument that asking about the unity of these twenty-seven pieces of literature remains a vital question. While respecting the diverse voices of the twenty-seven books, he builds upon a growing consensus in scholarship to discover that unity in the radical claim that Jesus is the singular messianic king. With thorough exegesis, theological synthesis, and demanding ethics, Jipp provides an invaluable resource for serious study and application of the entire New Testament.”
The New Testament in Antiquity, 2nd Edition
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Since this is a text that has shaped my teaching for many years, I’m pleased to see the revised version retains its rigorous historical context, which has continually set an excellent foundation for informed theological conversation. The vivacity of a thorough revision guarantees that I and my students will remain exposed to the fresh wisdom and beauty of New Testament study.”
The New Testament in Seven Sentences
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Burge wakes up his readers to the provocation that is the gospel of Jesus Christ. That which many modern readers assume as commonplace (i.e. Jesus came to die on a cross for my sins), shocked the beliefs and lives of the first Christians. With rootedness in history and careful attention to the beauty of the text, Burge invites readers to do the hard—and very good—work of understanding the overarching message of the Christian faith.”
Theology
“Speaking to the deep and sometimes even inarticulable question, ‘What does it mean to be a Christian?’ Kugler provides a rich answer in the form of a story. . . . His approachable prose invites contemplation of pressing theological issues like biblical authority, political engagement, the nature of salvation, science, atonement, and hell.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Readers will be grateful for the clarity of Moore’s prose and the rigor of his scholarship and, even more, for his new taxonomy for understanding the pervasiveness and variety of conceptions of heaven and temple in the biblical world. Moore also encourages a wide and deep reading of ancient texts to answer a modern problem: flat materialism. In an age starved for meaning, The Open Sanctuary sparks a reenchantment of the cosmos, an ability to perceive the majesty of space and time and the access we have to God through Jesus Christ.”
Theology
“Jamieson has achieved that rare goal of a truly fresh and illuminative reading of a long-studied issue in a biblical text. I was happy for my own interpretation of Hebrews to be deepened and expanded, and I look forward to sharing with my students his thesis that Jesus is the Son who became Son. The Paradox of Sonship is a deeply engaging example of artful employment of the tools of theology and history to create a deeper insight into the God who became man.”
The Role of the Synagogue in the Aims of Jesus
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Recommended reading for professor and student alike, The Role of the Synagogue in the Aims of Jesus utilizes clear and engaging exegesis informed by rigorous historical method to invite readers into a deep understanding of Synagogues and their impact on our understanding of the Historical Jesus. So thorough that readers can use this book as a resource for historiography, synagogue studies, historical Jesus, research or insight into the synagogue passages in the gospels, yet so compelling that readers can also enjoy it as a story of a plausible reconstruction of the life and aims of Jesus.”
The State of New Testament Studies
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Rich in resources and thorough in content, The State of New Testament Studies offers a vital resource for the new millennium. From sage established scholars and rising stars of the next generation readers learn the recent history of the field. These new vistas in methodology create fresh insights into and applications of the text. I will certainly put this into the hands of my students and keep it easily accessible for myself.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Written by knowledgeable and exciting researchers, this easy-to-navigate resource provides a wealth of insight. Students will find both an overview of key issues and introductions to the major players, so that they can keep reading. For anyone who feels daunted when approaching the voluminous and intense field of Pauline studies, this is a great place to begin.”
Theology
“My work has propelled me to engage with Catholic and Orthodox theology and so, also, to provide an answer for why I remain Protestant. Beth Felker Jones provides the reasoning and the words to give voice to my inarticulate senses. A perfect blend of her scholarly expertise and flair for warm and playfully stimulating prose, Why I Am Protestant, is for all Christians to appreciate the faith communities that have raised us and with whom we continue to journey. It is especially beneficial for Protestants, a gracious and honest, yet also bold, defense of our contributions to the unity of the body of Christ.”
Theology
“A provocative book because the church needs this kind of provocation, Why the Gospel? draws from complex and cutting-edge research to present timeless truths with inviting clarity. Anyone who senses that the gospel they’ve received is a tepid and ineffective counterfeit to God’s revelation of grace and power will benefit from Bates’s bold reminder that Jesus is King.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
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