Carmen Joy Imes

Power Women

Women

“Finally! This is the book I have wanted and needed for more than a decade. Now academic mothers will have easier access to mentors who can help them navigate the challenges and joys of their multiple callings. These essays weave vulnerable personal narratives with sociological research on women's experiences in the academy. The result is a judgment-free zone that makes space for a wide variety of approaches to the intersection of family and academic life. Readers will not only discover that they are not alone, but they will also come away from this book with strategies for thriving in their homes and in their careers.”

Reading the Bible for a Change, Second Edition

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Reading this book took me back twenty-five years to the transformative experience I had sitting under Ray Lubeck’s teaching. He opened a whole new world to me, equipping me to read the Bible well and igniting my desire to do so. Ray has continued to develop and hone his approach to Bible study since then. What you hold in your hands, if put into practice, has the potential to revolutionize your understanding of Scripture.”

Reading While Black

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“How can the church today effectively address the racial tensions that plague our nation? Esau McCaulley has convinced me that the Black church tradition holds the key—maintaining fidelity to the Scriptures while fully engaging in the struggle for justice. This book is an excellent starting point for those who want to listen and learn a new way forward. Esau's prophetic voice is rooted in Scripture and full of hope. Highly recommended!”

Readings from the Ancient Near East

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“For years Readings from the Ancient Near East has been my preferred textbook for Bible backgrounds. In part because of this accessible collection of ancient texts, my classes are alive with conversation. The twelve additional texts in this new edition are fascinating. I'm eager to discuss them with my students!”

Reimagining Biblical Politics

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Savoring Scripture

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Does the Bible feel intimidating or irrelevant? This step-by-step guide offers a simple but effective way to engage with Scripture for personal transformation. Andrew Abernethy puts his academic credentials in service of the church in this down-to-earth book. Beginners will experience the Bible as was intended—as a true story that changes us and helps us connect with God.”

The Destruction of the Canaanites

Apologetics

“Drawing on his expertise on warfare in the ancient Near East, Trimm outlines and critiques common approaches to this vexing ethical issue and considers their implications. Trimm does not offer a solution to the problem. Instead, he astutely lays the groundwork for a robust classroom discussion in which students can wrestle with the issues and develop their own approach to the problem of violence in the Old Testament.”

The Faithful Innkeeper

Evangelism & Missions

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

The Gospel and My Black Skin

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Rev. Dr. JP Foster doesn’t pull any punches here. This book strikes a devastating blow to the insidious forms of white supremacy that have flourished under the church’s protection. His goal is to help Black readers understand the pain and disappointment they have experienced at the hands of believers who have absorbed forms of racism and used the Bible to justify them. Then he demonstrates that Christianity is not a “white man’s religion” but grew robustly in Africa before it did so in Europe. After highlighting Black heroes of the faith, Dr. Foster paints a hopeful picture of a collaborative and healthy future where believers of all races can worship and work together. Dr. Foster’s writing style is effortless to read—powerful prose that will challenge readers of any race to rethink their ideas about where Christianity Christianity came from and who shaped it to become what it is today. A prophetic word. A healing balm. An urgent message. Take up and read!”

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The Liturgy of Creation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Given LeFebvre's brilliant doctoral work on Old Testament law, I expected this book to be carefully researched and lucidly written. I was not disappointed. LeFebvre skillfully brings into focus the parts of the Pentateuch readers are most likely to skip, showing how the purpose of each calendar notation in the Torah, including its opening chapter, is liturgical—to order the work and worship of the covenant people. His reassessment of Genesis 1 moves beyond the stalemate in the creation debates without recourse to extrabiblical or scientific arguments. His thesis grows organically from a close reading of the biblical text. LeFebvre shows himself to be a master teacher with pastoral sensitivity, able to patiently explain what he has so carefully studied. This book will change the way I teach the Torah. I can't wait to share it with my students!”

The Mary We Forgot

World Religions

“McNutt leaves no stone unturned in her quest for the real Mary Magdalene. As a church historian with biblical and theological training, she disentangles Mary Magdalene’s story from the other Marys and unnamed women of the New Testament, work she is uniquely qualified to do. As someone with pastoral experience, McNutt helps us see why Mary’s story is critically important for the church today. This book was a joy to read!”

The Mission of God

Evangelism & Missions

“The Mission of God was one of the most important books I read in seminary. Returning to it has been such a joy! Christopher Wright is a master communicator whose expanded and clarified exposition is a true gift to our generation. His careful attention to the storyline of the Bible provides a rich feast of insight for pastors, seminary students, and laypeople committed to discovering how the whole Bible unfolds the mission of God and invites our participation in it as subjects of the Lord Jesus. I offer my hearty and unreserved recommendation!”

Women and the Gender of God

Theology

“This is a daring book. Amy Peeler tackles a controversial issue: the gender of God and its implications for women. For some, to raise these questions at all is objectionable. For others, Peeler’s high view of Scripture will suggest that she herself is captive to patriarchy. However, readers who take the time to engage her argument will find that neither critique has merit. Peeler patiently shows why these questions are worth asking and how the Bible itself offers a robust response that both affirms women and glorifies God, without making God male. Peeler’s grasp of the secondary literature is impressive. Her arguments are sophisticated and theologically astute. She is attentive to nuance in Scripture, and her faithful reading yields an illuminating vision of a good God who invites women to be full participants in God’s work in the world. I’m so grateful for her work. I expect it will be an essential resource for years to come.”

Your Longing Has a Name

Christian Living

“Your Longing Has a Name is a delightful read that will no doubt help many people connect more deeply with God! Dominic Done’s smooth writing style and vivid illustrations demystify the process of growing in spiritual maturity.”