Caryn A. Reeder

Redeeming Violent Verses

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Eric Siebert’s Redeeming Violent Verses challenges the church to engage seriously and honestly with the problem of violence in the Bible, and he offers thoughtful, simple (though never simplistic), and, above all, practical guidance for this difficult work. Siebert’s hospitable style and inimitable clarity model good practices of naming, questioning, and learning from violent texts. Pastors, Sunday school teachers, and Bible readers who struggle to understand and explain violence in the Bible will find this book a valuable resource.”

Seven Challenges That Shaped the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“My students, especially students who are part of faith communities, tend to struggle with the humanness of the New Testament books. Spencer’s Seven Challenges offers these students an invitation to grapple with the historical and cultural situatedness of the New Testament, understand why different books give different perspectives on key questions, and appreciate the New Testament as a record of the experiences of first-century Christians. This book will be an excellent resource for anyone who has wondered how to read the New Testament in its ancient context and how to hear its messages in our modern context.”

The New Testament in Color

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is the book I've been searching for throughout my teaching career. There is academic excellence here, coupled with a prophetic call to hear God's Word through the rich diversity of the authors' cultural, ethnic, and racial perspectives and wisdom. There is pastoral sensitivity to the varied experiences of readers, from the emotional and psychological toll of racialized oppression to the exhortation to humility directed toward White Christians (like me). Professors, students, and all participants in the body of Christ will find The New Testament in Color to be a valuable, instructive, and challenging resource for understanding the Bible, the church, and Christian discipleship.”