Chloe T. Sun

Contextual Theological Interpretation

Theology

“Old Testament scholar Bo Lim presents a sweeping and insightful assessment of the current landscape of biblical studies, examining its historical, cultural, political, and theological dimensions. Lim foregrounds the imperative of contextual theological interpretation as crucial to the church’s ongoing mission. The study is both expansive and nuanced—expansive in its exploration of the historical trajectories that have culminated in contemporary approaches to theological interpretation, and nuanced in its critical engagement with a range of models of contextual and theological hermeneutics. Lim ultimately advocates for an integrative model of biblical interpretation, one that is both theologically robust and contextually relevant, while remaining attentive to its inherent limitations. This is a much-welcomed resource in the field of biblical interpretation.”

Jingjiao

History & Biography

“When and how exactly did Christianity reach China? Was it really brought by Western imperialists or opium sellers? What and how do Jingjiao (Luminous Teaching) and the Syriac-speaking church contribute to Chinese Christianity? In this volume, church historian Dr. Glen Thompson offers a fascinating narrative that uncovers an important piece of history, addressing these questions and providing a corrective to frequent misunderstandings of the origin of Christianity in China.”

Power Women

Women

“In Power Women you will discover real-life stories and find resonances in the wisdom of professor mothers who juggle multiple roles, learn to navigate in academia and family at the same time, and strive to be faithful to God's call along the way. The journeys of these mothers will empower both men and women to pursue our dreams, stay resilient amid challenges, and inspire others to do so.”

Reading the Pentateuch as Christian Scripture

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Beldman and Rhodes offer an accessible, theologically rich, visually engaging, and highly relevant resource for students and church leaders. They lay out the Pentateuch's grand design, address its many riddles and challenges, and guide readers toward a renewed understanding of God's revelation in these five books and of how we are to respond. I will use this valuable resource in my courses.”

The Book of Ruth

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“At first glance, the book of Ruth seems to be a short story about Ruth, but this commentary will change your mind. Dr. Lau convincingly demonstrates that the purpose of the book is about God’s providence and kindness that leads to the preservation of a family that produced King David. Coming from a multicultural upbringing, with years of immersing himself in the book of Ruth, Lau masterfully weaves in textual, intertextual, canonical, theological, and cultural trajectories, which results in a commentary that is academically acute, theologically sound, and pastorally accessible. I commend it for its breadth of scope, depth of insights, and the careful crafting of global and contextual interpretations that remind us that the Scripture is for the whole people of God.”

The Proverbial Woman

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In The Proverbial Woman, Amy Chase artfully presents a fresh reading of Proverbs 31's poems, uncovering their multivalent meanings regarding the privileged class, vulnerable groups, dynamic dialogues between family members in their respective socioeconomic contexts, the silenced characters, and their elite counterparts. Her carefully crafted questions about the text engage the reader creatively in contemplating the implications of identity construction and deconstruction in the act of reading the text in its context.”

Wonders from Your Law

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In Wonders from Your Law, Kevin Chen identifies ten key nexus passages in the Old Testament, resulting in an integrative and intertextual approach that honors the literary, textual, and theological unity of the Old Testament. Readers will discover the themes of creation, deliverance, the temple, the Messiah, and his kingdom as well as wisdom, which are all weaved together to form God's story with Israel. The book contributes creatively to Old Testament theology from an evangelical perspective. It invites us to get on the 'subway' of the Old Testament and to be awed by its 'transfer stations' and, ultimately, its destination.”