Bruce K. Waltke
A Short History of Christian Zionism
History & Biography
“In this short history of Christian Zionism, Professor Lewis has given to the church a rich treasure. The history of the belief that 'the Jewish people have a biblically mandated claim to their ancient homeland in the Middle East' is complicated, convoluted, and controversial. Nevertheless, in this well-researched (i.e., thorough), well-reasoned (i.e., unbiased), and well-written book (i.e., with clarity) Lewis successfully traces the many threads that make up the tapestry of this evolving, theologically driven, political movement. It should be a must-read. This is so because Christian Zionism shapes the identity of the church and its mission, impacts international politics, and gives to many their meaning in history.”
A Student's Guide to Textual Criticism of the Bible
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“No introductory textbook to textual criticism of the Bible measures up to A Student's Guide to Textual Criticism of the Bible. It uniquely combines Old Testament and New Testament textual criticism into one handy, delightfully illustrated volume. Paul Wegner writes for students, successfully guiding them through the text's long and complex journey by his clear style, objectivity and arresting photographs. General readers of the Bible will appreciate this introduction to the textualnotes in their Bibles.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“The passionate poetry of Song of Solomon showed what love should and can be. Havilah Dharamraj, by her exceptional exegesis and exquisite writing, further enflames that poetry. Her readers experience vicariously, almost in an extended frisson, true and false love. And by contrasting iconic themes in Song with those same themes in the prophets, she gives a richness and depth to both that well surpasses what is possible within the boundaries of either. Truly, this monograph, like the lovers in the Song, is altogether lovely.”
Theology
“the Old Testament's every sentence is fraught with theology, worthy of reflection.”
Confronting Old Testament Controversies
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Christopher J. H. Wright, Langham Partnership; author of Old Testament Ethics for the People of God and The God I Don’t Understand “With courage and candor, Tremper Longman III confronts controversial issues challenging the contemporary church. In an irenic spirit he documents opposing viewpoints regarding evolution, the credibility of biblical history, God as warrior, and homosexuality. Holding to a high view of inspiration and to the plain sense of Scripture—albeit with other orthodox theologians he regards the earlier chapters of Genesis as intentionally figurative—he defends convincingly the church’s traditional stance regarding these issues; for example, homosexuality is as sinful as greed. Here is a book that orthodox clergy and an intelligent laity have been looking for.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“becoming grounded in historic, sound, biblical theology is steak that sizzles. Profound theology is presented in such an engaging manner that it is a meal to be savored and shared. Changing the metaphor, under Coach Erisman’s tutelage, the Christian learns the heavenly game plan and how to execute it well, and the church team will come to its destined maturity in Christ Jesus.”
Women
“Carolyn Custis James gives the church a precious spiritual gift: How ten unsung heroines of the Bible shaped and expanded the kingdom of God and continue to bolster the faith of the church. Her penetrating and unforgettable biographies of these risk-taking biblical heroines are built on solid exegesis and a deft use of rhetorical criticism though she never uses the term, seeing truths in the text that only a woman can see. Her engaging style with lightning bolt sentences demonstrates the valuable resource God has given the church in her gifted daughters to minister in words and deeds. This book explicitly challenges women of every social stratum to become the culture makers God intended them to be.”
Old Testament Wisdom Literature
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Craig Bartholomew and Ryan O'Dowd have given the church a theology of Wisdom literature that is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Its apples of gold are its profound, penetrating and accurate insights into Old Testament wisdom. These are set in the silver settings of discerning evaluations, an engaging style, and the best of ancient and modern scholarship.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Here is a most handy tool for memorizing the Hebrew verbal paradigms by beginning students, and a quick reference tool for intermediate students. I hope all my students will use it.”
Preaching & Worship
“Preaching as Reminding by Jeffrey D. Arthurs should be required reading for every seminarian. Gordon-Conwell's professor of preaching and communication practices what he preaches. Like a good sermon, he anchors his message that preachers are 'remembrancers' in sound doctrine, enriched by modern science; he then gives that truth wings to fly on the wind of know-how. Arthurs persuaded me to be a remembrancer, freed me from the chains of novelty, and told me how to be a good remembrancer with lightning words that strike the heart. Blessed are those who read him, for they will be rewarded a hundredfold.”
Christian Living
“Ed Welch skillfully provokes and counsels Christians on how to relate better with others by recognizing they are needy and needed. He puts his arms around church members who want to be more than spectators, around friends who want to grow in wise love for one another, and around parents who want to be more effective with their children. I wish I could have read this book as a young person—life would have been much richer both for others and for me.”
Theology
“Here is a rich portrayal of redemption! In The God Who Gives we are challenged to don the familiar story of salvation as a vestment more precious than the king’s crown jewels. As we robe ourselves, we take delight in the story’s often surprising and baffling, but always precious, truths. Sparkling quotes enliven each chapter.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Gage proves himself to be a perspicacious student of scripture; he opens up for the sensitive reader insights into the vast panorama of God's creative and redemptive work. Through his observations on the repetition of the foreshadowings found in Genesis 1-7 in the rest of Scripture one perceives with new conviction the fingerprint of God in history and His signature in the Bible.”
Science & Faith
“Walton's cosmic temple inauguration view of Genesis 1 is a landmark study in the interpretation of that controversial chapter. On the basis of ancient Near Eastern literatures, a rigorous study of the Hebrew word bara' ('create'), and a cogent and sustained argument, Walton has gifted the church with a fresh interpretation of Genesis 1. His view that the seven days refers to the inauguration of the cosmos as a functioning temple where God takes up his residence as his headquarters from which he runs the world merits reflection by all who love the God of Abraham.”
Theology
“Stephen G. Dempster has gifted the untutored Christian with an understanding of the story line of the Bible and how all its parts contribute to that story, succinctly captured in the book's title, The Return of the Kingdom. It's a magisterial presentation. But his gift is also for those most educated in that story. Rarely do I want to pick up a book again after having read it. I will pick up The Return of the Kingdom many times. I enthusiastically commend it to all who hope for Christ's return or are without hope.”
The Suffering Servant of the Lord, Second Edition
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“When the risen Lord explained Isaiah 53 to his Emmaus Road disciples, their hearts burned within them; and his disciples today who read Professor MacLeod’s explanation of this priceless text will have their hearts rekindled. David MacLeod is heir to the ages of study on this princely text. And now he has lavished the Church with a splendid exposition of it that is rich in content and felicitous in style. Those who hunger for the Word of God and those who thirst for the gospel will be filled. Not all will agree with all of MacLeod's interpretations, such as his understanding of healing and the atonement, but all will profit from his research.”
Women
“In a most engaging style, Carolyn Custis James argues that everyone is a theologian. The only issue is whether we are good or bad theologians. She holds up Mary as the exemplar, especially for women, of being a good theologian. Our author also implicitly holds up herself as a first-class theologian by sound exegetical research, cogent theological reflection, and personal application.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Although my library shelf holds many commentaries on Genesis, I eagerly anticipate turning again and again to Where Sin Abounds by Robert R. Gonzales Jr. In a fresh, comprehensive, and detailed theological exegesis, Gonzales empowers the patriarchal narrative, as well as the so-called primeval history, to express the spread of sin, its varied nature, and the divinely imposed consequences. Here is a monograph that the contemporary evangelical church, corrupted by the Marcionite heresy, needs desperately to hear.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
Christian Living
The Book of Proverbs, Chapters 1-15
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
The Book of Proverbs, Chapters 15-31
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
The Dance Between God and Humanity
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
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