Brian S. Rosner
Apologetics
“Even though the Bible is the bestselling and the most influential book of all time, it can be a daunting read: hundreds of colorful characters, thousands of years, dozens of countries, sixty-six books. It’s a common experience for even regular readers to feel lost and to ask, Where am I now? Why are we in Egypt? Why in Babylon? Why in Rome? Who is Abraham again? Who is David? Who is John the Baptist? What it’s all got to do with Jesus anyway? Dickson’s A Doubter’s Guide to the Bible is the ultimate map for reading the Bible. He gives both seasoned and new Bible readers the requisite knowledge, the rich backstory, and a sense of where things are heading, so that you’ll never feel lost again. Everything you need for a satisfying journey through the Book of Books in one slim volume!”
Dr.
A Doubter's Guide to World Religions
World Religions
“Even though the Bible is the bestselling and the most influential book of all time, it can be a daunting read: hundreds of colorful characters, thousands of years, dozens of countries, sixty-six books. It’s a common experience for even regular readers to feel lost and to ask, Where am I now? Why are we in Egypt? Why in Babylon? Why in Rome? Who is Abraham again? Who is David? Who is John the Baptist? What it’s all got to do with Jesus anyway? Dickson’s A Doubter’s Guide to the Bible is the ultimate map for reading the Bible. He gives both seasoned and new Bible readers the requisite knowledge, the rich backstory, and a sense of where things are heading, so that you’ll never feel lost again. Everything you need for a satisfying journey through the Book of Books in one slim volume!”
Dr.
Communal Reading in the Time of Jesus
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Studies of the Jesus tradition and its transmission in the first century operate under many assumptions. Brian Wright’s excellent study of literacy and the practice of communal reading is a missing piece in the puzzle and has keen relevance to historical reconstructions of the nature of the earliest churches as well as the story of canon formation and textual transmission.”
Theology
“Lau shows that in Paul's hands certain forms of shame--though many acts of shaming are prohibited--can be necessary in moral formation and used in positive ways to build Christian character. A remarkably comprehensive, insightful, and timely exploration of the meaning and function of shame.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Ephesians has been described as both the crown of Paul’s Letters and a Waterloo for commentators. Calvin’s favorite epistle, it joyfully celebrates the grace of God and the love of Christ in all their fullness. Thielman’s commentary plumbs its depths and is a model of informed and lucid interpretation. Like its subject, it is rich and edifying and repays careful reading.”
From Adam and Israel to the Church
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“The main storyline and big message of the Bible can be told from many different angles. Benjamin Gladd's book takes a surprising approach, insisting that not only is Jesus God's prophet, priest, and king—we too, as those created in God's image and being conformed to the image of Christ, are to live as prophets, priests, and kings. The book is a remarkably comprehensive and compelling description of God's work in the world.”
Theology
“The Bible’s storyline can be considered from many angles. In this resplendent volume, Graham Cole traces the neglected theme of the glory of God. Remarkably comprehensive, Glorification ties together many central doctrines, including the Trinity, humanity, salvation, sanctification, and eschatology. The God of the Bible is glorious, and he shares his glory with us, both now and in the future. An enlightening, edifying, and encouraging read.”
Grounded in the Body, in Time and Place, in Scripture
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“This book dispels two myths: that there are very few women in Australian evangelical biblical and theological scholarship and that the Bible has little to say to the pressing issues of our day. Grounded showcases profound and practical theology at its best. A rich and rewarding read.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“That there are four canonical Gospels has always presented challenges for studying the life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth. Although reading each Gospel on its own terms is an essential step, and commentaries on the Gospels abound, all four need to be read together for the full picture of Jesus they provide. Jesus according to Scripture offers something of undeniable value: a comprehensive investigation of the portrayal of Jesus in the four Gospels informed by the best historical Jesus research, taking careful note of similarities and differences among the four accounts. The book represents a major resource for restoring the full portrait of Jesus from the Gospels.”
Living to the Praise of God’s Glory
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“A central but neglected question for biblical studies is how the books of the Bible form their readers for involvement in the mission of God. Living to the Praise of God’s Glory answers this question with reference to Ephesians. The book is full of historical, exegetical, and theological insights and sheds new light on the purpose and usefulness of Ephesians for today’s church.”
Theology
“of his theology and ethics. Yet too often scholars only consider a sliver of his teaching and miss the full range of Paul’s terminology and imagery. In Paul and the Hope of Glory, Con Campbell, widely known and admired for his exegetical precision and theological thoroughness, offers the comprehensive study that is so sorely needed.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Ephesians presents Paul’s most mature thought on several subjects, including union with Christ, the church in God’s purposes, and spiritual warfare. It also offers some unique interpretive challenges in terms of historical context and literary features. Campbell’s characteristic attention to detail and judicious judgment produce an interpretation of the letter that is both exegetically convincing and theologically rich. Highly recommended for scholars, students, and pastors.”
Theology
“The meaning of singleness is one of the most pressing questions of our time. It is also one of the most difficult to answer, not least for Christians. Our culture regards singleness as a substandard, temporary status, and the church is, by and large, no different. We need to consider the Bible's teaching afresh, with sensitivity to the cultural issues and the help of the best theology. Danielle Treweek's book does just that. The Meaning of Singleness is an insightful and inspiring investigation, and a much-needed gift to the church.”
Christian Living
“In our day, questions around personal identity are swirling and ever present. And Christians are not immune from the upheaval and confusion. Kevin Emmert’s book looks for help in what for many Christians might seem an unlikely place: the sacraments. The Water and the Blood, however, is not a partisan plea for a particular view of baptism and Communion. Instead, Emmert presents a compelling and winsome case to all Christians for the value of the rites and symbols of the historic church. Here we learn that the sacraments confirm our identity as those united to Christ and inspire us to live accordingly. Emmert demonstrates how the sacraments bring purpose, meaning, and joy to our lives and invite us to live a story worth telling.”
Theology
“What is the Bible about? The main storyline of the Bible can be told from many different angles. Matthew Harmon’s book traces a neglected theme across the entire canon of Scripture: He demonstrates that the Bible is about God’s revelation of wisdom, humanity’s rejection of wisdom, and God’s final vindication of wisdom. The result is a theologically unified, historically rooted, progressively unfolding, and Christ-centered narrative of God’s work in our world. A gem of a book, The Wisdom of God is biblical theology at its best—fresh, faithful, and full of practical application.”
Torah Ethics and Early Christian Identity
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“The question of the relationship between the early Christians and the law of Moses is notoriously complex. Does Christ replace the law? And if he does, in what sense does the law serve as a positive reference point for believers in Christ? Specifically, does the Mosaic law provide a moral compass for the early Christians? Torah Ethics and Early Christian Identity tackles these questions in a remarkably comprehensive manner, taking careful note of the relevant background in early Judaism as well as the development of New Testament ideas in selected church fathers. An incisive treatment of a matter that is of considerable historical, theological, and ethical importance.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“No book in the New Testament has more to say about Christian leadership than 1 Corinthians. . . . While commentaries on 1 Corinthians abound, none address this question adequately for Christian leaders in our day. And the need is great, with worldly leadership doing considerable harm, both to the church and the progress of the gospel. David Starling's exploration of gospel-shaped leadership is a searching blend of rigorous exegesis and insightful application. I recommend it heartily.”
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