Andrew J. Schmutzer

How God Forms Abraham to Be a Blessing

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Beyond isolated episodes, here is a method of discourse that is applied to the entire Abraham story. This interpretive analysis should find its way into the next generation of commentaries and literary studies.”

Mending the Soul, Second Edition

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“Mending the Soul is powerful medicine for the ancient pandemic of abuse. This resource is unique because it is refreshingly holistic. Steven and Celestia Tracy are expert tour guides who do not shy away from revisioning the spiritual realities of victims, while also unpacking the complexity of trauma. This book should be in every pastor’s library and be essential fodder for annual training.”

Old Testament Textual Criticism

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“At last, we have a true intermediate exploration of Old Testament textual criticism. Brotzman and Tully have struck a refreshing balance between foundational content and practical illustration. The textual analysis of Ruth alone is sufficient to commend this book to Hebrew students, and the authors’ discussion of the emerging Biblia Hebraica Quinta critical edition is a helpful aid for the next generation. Because of its accessible approach and sustained interest in the exegetical process, Old Testament Textual Criticism will be a standard tool in my language classes.”

Stopping the Traffick

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Stopping the Traffick is more than a timely address of the global epidemic of exploitation. Trafficking is one of these issues that is easy to address poorly. But Glenn Miles and his capable team of editors have achieved a benchmark of insight and credibility. Insight, because they’ve chosen to address sexual exploitation using over forty different professional voices, each writing in an area of expertise. And credibility, because they address trafficking as the multiplex problem it really is: from pimps to pornography, tourism to transgender communities, and theology to technology. Writers acknowledge the damage politics can do, yet the book refreshing rises above the political fray. In fact, many entries creatively appeal for a more compassionate Church to be involved. Most encouraging for me is the investigation into the wholesale neglect of boys (Chapter 4), a discussion long lost to politics and proportionality arguments. From advocacy organizations to mission teams and academic classes, Stopping the Traffick is raw and engaging – as it must be – since it explores the complexity and urgency of global sexual exploitation. Here is a tool of training for the next generation of Christian response to sexual exploitation.”

Theological Method

Christian Living

“Drawing from his years of teaching, Graham A. Cole guides the reader like a pastoral sage. Theological Method offers much insightful discussion about how to wed the demand for contextual affirmation and a commitment to scriptural authority. Cole is to be thanked for illustrating how we need to do theology as pilgrims heading home.”

Treating Trauma in Christian Counseling

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“Treating Trauma in Christian Counseling is a needed treatment, long overdue. Our present 'culture of trauma' craves identity without closure and protest without nurture. But Heather and Fred have skillfully pulled together an array of traumatic scenarios with an eye to integrating faith and trauma. This should be required reading for every missionary, pastor, counselor, and social worker who understands that 'we have this treasure in earthen vessels.' As a professor of the Bible and student of trauma, I look forward to even more integrative work among the disciplines in years to come.”

Trusting God in the Darkness

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In a time weighed down by warring nations, a global pandemic, religious persecution, and broken relationships all around, Trusting God in the Darkness is more than a timely message. Christopher Ash is to be thanked for pulling our hearts back to the rich truths of Scripture in Job. I appreciate his pastoral reminder that our worship continues, even in the yawning gap between our expectations and experience. In my growing concern that the church has more welcome for Job’s friends than for Job, this book is a needed salve. Neither Job’s pain nor a good God should scandalize us anymore.”

Understanding Sexual Abuse

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“Only recently have survivors and Christian leaders had access to quality treatments of sexual abuse stories that do not hide from therapy or God! I felt like I was sitting in a safe place across from Tim, listening to his wisdom and sharing in a survivor’s grief. Understanding Sexual Abuse is disarming in approach and creative in its mission. Here’s a great tool to help struggling survivors in their healing journey.”