Andrew M. King

Engaging the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Qoheleth reminds us that in the making of many books there is no end (Eccl. 12:12), a reality not least evident in the genre of introductory textbooks. But amid the many books, Miguel Echevarría has gifted students of the Bible with a truly refreshing and helpful resource. While not jettisoning critical issues, this volume keeps readers’ eyes squarely on the message of the New Testament within the context of the Christian canon. I hope this book finds wide use in the classroom!”

Engaging the Old Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Dominick Hernández has given us a tremendous resource for interpreting the Old Testament that is as accessible as it is wide-ranging! Contrary to the modern proclivity for rapid results, Hernández invites readers to slow down and listen carefully to the biblical text, all for the purpose of fellowship with God. Hernández patiently walks readers through every major genre of the Old Testament with sage counsel and practical examples of how to listen to an ancient text that is living and active. This book should be read by all interpreters who wish to take the Old Testament seriously.”

Exegetical Journeys in Biblical Hebrew

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Students of Biblical Hebrew can often resonate with the Israelites wandering in the wilderness. Though many set out filled with ambition and expectation, the bodies of dusty Hebrew Bibles regularly fall in the desert. Part of the problem is that students have no pillar to lead them after first-year Hebrew. But thanks to Professor Hardy, students now have someone to go before them and bring them into the land of Biblical Hebrew proficiency! Through a gradation of manageable and accessible chapters, Exegetical Journeys in Biblical Hebrew guides readers step by step into greater confidence in the biblical language. I look forward to seeing this book keep many more Hebrew students on the path as they walk with God through his word.”

How Did They Read the Prophets?

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Old Testament’s use of the Old Testament is receiving increased attention today. Michael Shepherd’s book How Did They Read the Prophets? is a welcome contribution to the conversation. While many studies in this field focus primarily on usage criteria within the Masoretic text, Shepherd gives particular attention to the ancient versions and textual witnesses. Through representative examples within the Major and Minor Prophets, this book postulates that the biblical authors were first of all biblical exegetes. Though readers will find some examples more compelling than others, Shepherd provides many intriguing connections, inviting readers to consider, or perhaps reconsider, the nature of prophecy in the Bible.”

Reading the Pentateuch as Christian Scripture

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This wide-ranging textbook on the Pentateuch is an excellent addition to the Reading Christian Scripture series. Beldman and Rhodes help readers contextualize the Pentateuch within God's larger story of Scripture, exploring the theological, literary, and social nature of the biblical text. Not shying away from the morally challenging dimensions of the Pentateuch, this book draws on the collective wisdom of the global church across history. This is particularly evident in chapters interspersed throughout the biblical survey that address important questions, such as how to read Old Testament narrative and poetry today, what to do with biblical law and ritual texts, and how to navigate violent Old Testament texts today. Even as Christians continue to disagree on these matters, Beldman and Rhodes provide a rich resource for Christian reflection. This textbook also exhibits a notable sensitivity to ethnic and cultural diversity that will serve many different communities in the body of Christ. Though fit for the classroom, this textbook puts the academic study of the Pentateuch in service of hearing the voice of the living God.”

The Immaculate Mistake

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Rod Kennedy’s powerful book attempts to solve one of our deepest American political mysteries. How did Donald Trump, the embodiment of farcically empty materialism, capture the hearts of America’s ninety million evangelicals? Kennedy shows how Trump crafted a secular version of evangelical rhetoric, logic, and poetic, and argues that Trump celebrated a common sense of victimage that spoke to the fears of whites losing majority status. With incredible daring, Kennedy shows how Trump posing as outsider identified a set of common enemies: secular liberals and political progressives, gays and minorities. Kennedy’s brilliant analysis concludes that Trump spoke by ventriloquism and that his success reveals a crisis in the moral order of American evangelism.”

The Problem of the Old Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Through numerous major commentaries and publications, Duane Garrett has distinguished himself as a trusted voice in evangelical scholarship. The Problem of the Old Testament represents the culmination of a lifetime of faithful academic ministry. Garrett notes the challenge the Old Testament presents for Christians as part of our two-testament canon. As we have come to expect, Garrett provides a fresh and bold way forward. Though some readers may arrive at different conclusions, this book will inspire every reader to wrestle anew with the Old Testament as Christian Scripture.”

The Prophets

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Baker Handbooks on the Old Testament have long served students of Scripture. This new volume by Andrew Abernethy is a worthy successor to Robert Chisholm's excellent 2002 study of the prophets. With fresh literary and theological sensitivities, Abernethy presents an attentive survey of every section of the Major and Minor Prophets. If you have ever felt lost in the labyrinth of the prophetic books, this book is a sure guide!”