Cheryl B. Anderson

An Introduction to Biblical Law

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“William Morrow's Introduction to Biblical Law is the book that we have needed in this field. It summarizes the major law collections, covers the key interpretive methods used, and discusses contemporary applications. It is significant that this resource incorporates theological considerations, including New Testament parallels. Such content, along with the clear writing and lack of arcane language, means that Morrow's book can be used in congregational settings as well as academic ones. I am certainly looking forward to using it in my classes.”

Bible and Ethics in the Christian Life

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Because the question of how the Bible is used to construct contemporary Christian ethics has taken on crucial importance in these days, Bible and Ethics in the Christian Life: A New Conversation is extremely well timed. The authors assume that the Bible should contribute to our understandings of the moral life in Christianity. However, they provide a detailed analysis of the range of issues that must be considered to interpret the Bible ethically—such as the diverse biblical traditions within the canon itself, the differences between historical contexts and contemporary ones, and the harmful consequences of some biblical interpretations that have occurred and continue to occur. Readers of this volume will be assured of the Bible’s place, yet they will be challenged (rightfully so) to reflect on how the Bible is being read in different settings and which perspectives are represented in defining the shape of Christian moral life. Furthermore, readers will encounter a persuasive and well-articulated study of how the Bible can and should be read in ways that result in the flourishing of all creation—both human and nonhuman. Bible and Ethics in the Christian Life: A New Conversation is both a timely and much-needed volume.”

Let My People Live

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Dr. Ngwa adeptly weaves together the histories and current realities of peoples of African descent on both sides of the Atlantic with the story of the Exodus. Using a nuanced Africana hermeneutic, he develops key insights from the familiar biblical book that can foster the wellbeing of our communities and the natural environment today. This is such a timely book!”

The Bible as Political Artifact

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In these essays, Dr. Scholz demonstrates her unfailing commitment to a feminist intersectional analysis. By detailing the implications of feminist approaches to both biblical and cultural studies, as well as how these fields are taught in academic settings, she shows that the Bible can and should be interpreted in ways that allow all of us to flourish.”

The Emancipation of God

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Newer approaches to biblical interpretation can address the multiple (and sometimes contradictory) biblical traditions, the significance of different communities of readers and their respective histories and contexts, interdisciplinary insights, and the theological implications of our interpretations, among other things. It is a daunting task, but in The Emancipation of God: Postmarks on Cultural Prophecy, Walter Brueggemann uses these specific approaches to offer new insights on the Bible and its meaning for a life of faith amid today's seemingly intractable divisions. This book is an important resource that will serve us well.”

The Hebrew Bible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“We often think that the Hebrew Bible can be read or studied without considering the questions raised by women from their particular realities of race, class, and sexuality. Shattering that notion, The Hebrew Bible: Feminist and Intersectional Perspectives demonstrates that these considerations can and should be an integral part of engaging any and all biblical texts.”

The Liberation of Method

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Traditionally, the majority of biblical scholars have used primarily historical-critical methods that focus on the past. Janzen offers an extensive and detailed analysis of the African American, Asian American, Latino/Latina, and queer biblical scholars who are using a range of other approaches to address the present. Janzen argues convincingly that explorations of biblical texts should incorporate these new methods and insights. His conclusion is one that we should all reach: if the discipline does not consider this newer work, it is not just failing to expand its historical-critical methodologies; it is being unethical.”