Aubrey E. Buster

Between Interpretation and Imagination

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This book is marvelous. I would rank it with Michael Ward’s Planet Narnia and Alan Jacobs’s The Narnian in terms of the influence I think it will have on Lewis scholarship, and I place it in my own personal list of best books on Lewis. What an important contribution!”

Isaiah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this volume, McConville demonstrates the perception and ingenuity of a scholar at the height of his craft. He offers a deft treatment of critical issues and substantive insight into historical, cultural, and linguistic matters. The greatest contribution, however, is the rich theological reflections, which treat difficult and often complex issues with nuance and profound insight. McConville's commentary is a gift to anyone who seeks to understand Isaiah's prophetic witness, both to its original audience and to the church today.”

Ordinary Time

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“This book repeatedly brought me into contact with the holy and renewed my sense of the pervasive and persistent attention of God even, maybe even especially, in these segments of time where 'nothing' happens. Through her distinctively personal, reverent, and joy-filled voice, Amy Peeler blends story, readings of biblical narratives, and reflections on the church's liturgy in order to provoke an encounter between the reader and God. This is a book that will bring you to your knees in worship.”

Reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“It is often a challenge to find a textbook for the undergraduate classroom that will engage student attention, promote discussion, and effectively introduce the riches of the Old Testament. Reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture does exactly this. It offers a clear and well-structured overview of biblical books, prioritizing attention to literary and theological content. True to its title, it reads the Old Testament as part of the Christian canon, pointing out canonical connections that link together books of the Old Testament and that link together the Old Testament and the New. Students will be very interested in the brief but insightful Reception History sidebars, which reflect on how Christian theologians have read these texts throughout the ages. Gignilliat and Thomas have given us a textbook that will help to reinvigorate the witness of the Old Testament for the church through the classroom.”

Readings from the Ancient Near East

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Arnold and Beyer's Readings from the Ancient Near East shaped my first encounter with the cultural world of the Old Testament as an undergraduate, and that encounter was life changing. This updated and expanded edition will do the same for a new generation of students. Drawing on deep knowledge of the full range of ancient Near Eastern texts, the authors have assembled a judicious and accessible collection, enriched by concise introductions that open this world and its riches to all who seek a deeper understanding of our sacred texts.”

The Book of Ruth

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Lau has written an extraordinary commentary, combining astute literary analysis, detailed textual notes, and significant cultural insight to illuminate the ongoing relevance of the book of Ruth. He sifts through the insights of contemporary scholarship and makes the nuances of the Hebrew text accessible to any interested reader. To all this he adds insightful observations regarding the honor-shame dynamics of this text in order to help readers enter into the text’s social world. This will take its deserved place among the very best commentaries on this book. It is a must-read for students of Hebrew narrative, pastors preaching this text, and anyone who seeks a culturally aware understanding of this beloved ancient story.”

When Judaism Began

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“With wit, clarity, and interpretive insight, Steven Bob brings Ezra-Nehemiah into sharp contemporary focus. He shows that these often-overlooked books are not marginal, but foundational, marking the decisive shift to a Torah-centered way of life and the emergence of Judaism as we know it. Bob has a rare gift for making complex conversations feel both intelligible and urgent, thereby opening up fresh ways of seeing familiar texts. This is a deeply rewarding book, one that not only clarifies the past but helps us understand why Ezra and Nehemiah still matter.”