Christian A. Eberhart

Leviticus on the Butcher’s Block

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“With both the hands-on insights and the practical humor of a professional butcher, Bray brings sacrifice to life, dissecting relevant paragraphs of the biblical narrative while scrutinizing nuances of its original Hebrew text. The result is an ingenious investigation of rituals and practices that once formed the core of Jewish temple worship for a millennium and later became an important source of metaphors for the Christian church.”

Reflections on the Sacrificial Death of Jesus Christ

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Tatlock’s book about the sacrificial death of Jesus is essential reading for Christian pastors and laypeople alike. It explains one of the most central, yet also most controversial doctrines in Christianity through close attention to foundational Bible texts. Here is a scholar who includes personal stories to explain what the death of Jesus on the cross has to do with God’s grace and how it might play out in our daily lives.”

Sacrifice and Atonement

Theology

“In this volume, Stephen Finlan, one of the most prolific modern Bible scholars to write about the topic of atonement, presents an even more wide-ranging study. Finlan observes: 'For two thousand years, Christians have been wrestling with the ideas of atonement, propitiation, forgiveness, moral character, and spiritual growth.' Given this situation, he provides orientation, insights, and answers in a this stimulating, yet provocative new book. Drawing on psychological theories, Finlan aptly describes problems in various atonement theories, which can rest on the premise of a wrathful God or posit violence at the core of the gospel. This is a must-read for all who are interested in exploring the ancient roots of atonement concepts, who wonder about their continuous relevance in our modern world, and who struggle with their sometimes paradoxical implications.”

Scripture, Cultures, and Criticism

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This volume offers a critical but serious engagement with the multifaceted scholarship of Robert ‘Bob’ Jewett. Representing a wide spectrum of disciplines, its contributions are a testimony to the inspiration that Jewett has been for many generations of scholars and a celebration of his influence on the study of Pauline writings. The result in this impressive volume is itself a major contribution to the field.”

Strangers on the Earth

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Engaging with the latest scholarship on the topic, Strangers on the Earth is a thorough and convincing study of the Hellenistic rhetoric and philosophy of Hebrews. It benefits from James Thompson’s lifetime of research on this book and other New Testament epistles. Highly recommended to everyone interested in a serious exploration of the sophisticated Christology of Hebrews!”

The Cross in Context

Theology

“Brad Vaughn explores the interplay of metaphor and atonement—thus this book is about the core of salvation in the New Testament. Atonement is complex, but this is a reliable and well-written guide through the variety of biblical images. Its contextualization offers the key to understand the core of the mission of Jesus Christ. A must-read for all who want to know what the Christian gospel means in diverse cultures!”

The First One Hundred Years of Christianity

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This translation makes Udo Schnelle's monumental scholarship about the formative period of early Christianity available to English-speaking audiences. The book outlines the origins of the Jesus movement and its rapid development within the multifaceted matrix of the ancient Greco-Roman world and early Judaism. It is clear in its structure, solid in its argumentation, and broad in its scope, while still remaining attentive to important details. Benefiting from Thompson's sensitive and competent translation, Schnelle's sweeping depiction of the past will find the approval of many biblical scholars. I highly recommend this work as a comprehensive and trustworthy textbook for graduate classes in early Christianity/New Testament.”