Barbara R. Rossing

A Liberation Theology of the Brain

Science & Faith

“This wonderful book leads us into the neuroscience of emotions, opening up the apostle Paul’s invitation to “be transformed by the renewing of the mind.” Weaving together the best of brain science with liberation theology and sacraments, Santos-Rolón shows how the power of God’s Spirit can liberate us for healing wounds of colonization and slavery. The mind is a storyteller, a creator of worlds. This book will transform your mind. It is a joy to read.”

Apocalypse When?

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Apocalypse When? teaches us to preach the ‘end of the world as we know it’ as a biblical message of hope, not doom. Drawing on popular music, film, literature, and biblical imagery from Daniel, the Gospels, Pauline epistles, and Revelation, the authors explore how God’s future manifests itself in the present ecological moment. Schade and Sumney show us God’s ‘generous surprise’ that brings us into a new world, the way of love. I highly recommend this wonderful book!”

Archaeology and the Revelation of John

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“More than a guide book, this book opens up the Roman imperial and Jewish contexts of the seven cities of Revelation. Full-color photos and site plans illustrate this 'grounded' reading of Revelation, exploring landscapes of Türkiye and the island of Patmos. The chapter on recently excavated Laodicea is especially helpful, as is the chapter on Smyrna. Don't travel to Türkiye without this book!”

Between Magisterium and Marketplace

Theology

“Saler makes a persuasive case for what he calls a 'diffuse' understanding of church. He brilliantly extends Joseph Sittler's subversive ecological ecumenism, Vitor Westhelle's church as 'event,' and even Karl Barth's ecclesiology of hope, to offer a compelling alternative to authoritarian high-magisterial ecclesiologies today. With eloquence and clarity, he shows that the task of theology is truth-telling about God's redemptive work in surprising and unpredictable spaces in the world, both inside and outside the church.”

Coming Home to Earth

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Brocker shows us how to find God here on Earth, as a homecoming. Coming Home to Earth counters childhood anxiety about going to heaven with wonderful homecoming images, from salmon migration to the biblical Prodigal Son; from Kenya's tree-planting Green Belt Movement to Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther. Brocker shares astute pastoral insights through his own journey home to Earth, including the surprising environmental legacy of a Republican governor. I love this book!”

Empowering the People

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“By framing Jesus’s healings as empowerment—empowering people and communities to resist destructive powers—Horsley sheds light not only on the pathology of the first-century, Roman-occupied context of the Gospels but also on our own context of pandemic and power struggles. An exciting and timely book!”

Hanging On and Rising Up

Theology

“In this luminous Christological study, Peruvian feminist Patricia Cuyatti plumbs the depths of conquest and brings to life the strength of communities’ resistance. Crucifixion does not negate hope, she argues, but rather evokes the capacity to celebrate resurrection. I highly recommend this book, for the ways it opens up Latin American women’s lives as sacred texts. Jesus' presence through the poor continues as living story.”

The Prophet Jesus and the Renewal of Israel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Horsley persuasively argues that neither Jesus' sayings nor apocalyptic texts (Daniel, 1 Enoch) envision 'cosmic catastrophe' or the 'end of the world.' Rather, in the midst of historical crises, these texts proclaim judgment of oppressive empires and restoration of the people by God -- a compelling future on earth.”

Visions of the End Times

World Religions

“Dedicated ‘To a hopeful future,’ this anthology brings together art, music, interreligious insights, biblical theology, and more, to help us embrace the future. Countering negative end-times visions so prevalent in our culture, these interdisciplinary scholars show the spiritual power of apocalyptic urgency and imaginative hope for life on Earth. This is a wonderful book!”