Christopher A. Hall
Theology
“A good book--or good lectures--pokes and prods, challenges and questions, opens up new horizons and sheds light on old ones, and comforts and stretches the reader. If we end up reading a book and find ourselves in total agreement with the author, what have we learned? I find Kent Sparks' contextual approach to reading the Bible to be quite helpful. I hope you do, too.”
Theology
“An informed and coherent account of the issues involved in the formation of the canon. A High View of Scripture? is a timely and nuanced critique of the anachronistic approach to canon studies adopted by too many evangelical scholars. It will surely be a valuable aid in helping evangelicals understand and value ever more deeply the wonder and authority of the Holy Spirit, the Scripture, and the church itself.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“I've read lots of books on reading the Bible meditatively. Plain and simple, At the Feet of Jesus might be the best. Bruce and Carolyn Hindmarsh have gifted us with a wise, insightful, sensitive, and thorough little book that elicits our smiles, tears, deep joy, and willingness to change. They gently lead us into the mind and heart of Jesus. Buy it, read it slowly, follow the steps provided, and At the Feet of Jesus will lead you—without exaggeration—to the feet of Jesus. Very highly recommended.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“In Broken and Whole, Steve Macchia honestly, openly and humbly invites us into his own stories of brokenness and into the wonder of the grace of God. Surely, as Paul teaches, God's power is manifested in our weakness. Steve understands this well and offers Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 13 as a roadmap for leaders seeking forgiveness, wholeness and strength in the vocations to which they've been called. This is a book that will help many. It has helped me.”
Called to Be Friends, Called to Serve
History & Biography
“When good friendships occur, they are bright, sparkling wonders. Such is surely the case with the friendship shared between John Perkins and Howard Ahmanson, Jr. The story narrated by Paul Marshall in Called to be Friends, Called to Serve is filled with surprises, blessings, joys, struggles, pain, and sorrow, as two unlikely friends join hands in contending for justice in a world distanced so far from it. It is more than this, though. It is the story of two people—initially so different from one another—learning to be friends, and in the hearing we are all blessed.”
Early Christian Readings of Genesis One
Science & Faith
“Navigating the first chapter of Genesis, especially in light of present-day controversies, is tricky business. Craig Allert's presentation of early Christian readings of this text will help readers to understand ancient perspectives and their applicability to present concerns.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“A collection of essays is tricky business, often some are good and others are poor. Things get even trickier when the topic is somewhat controversial, as contemplation tends to be among evangelicals. Happily, John Coe and Kyle Strobel have done excellent work in Embracing Contemplation. The essays are uniformly excellent and present a cogent argument for understanding and practicing a spiritual discipline that has helped believers for hundreds of years. Thanks for a job well done.”
Good News for Anxious Christians, expanded ed.
Christian Living
“This is, quite frankly, one of the best books I've read on the spiritual life over the past twenty-five years. I heartily recommend it.”
How the Church Fathers Read the Bible
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“A reliable road map for students beginning their journey with the fathers.”
Interpreting the Song of Songs
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Interpreting the Song of Songs is an insightful group of essays covering the Song's interpretation across the church's history. Ancient Christian interpreters, medieval commentators, Martin Luther, and representatives of the modern era are wisely covered in the essays, with fine insights peppered throughout. Joel Elowsky provides a particularly insightful conclusion. His seven 'takeaways' are a very helpful road map for the book as a whole.”
Introducing Early Christianity
History & Biography
“Laurie Guy has written an informative, accessible and interesting introduction to the world of the early Christian community. The blossoming evangelical hunger for deeper grounding in the history, beliefs, traditions and practices of the ancient church will find much needed nourishment here.”
Theology
“A refreshing and encouraging retrieval of the church’s rich tradition is occurring among evangelicals in a manner and depth that would have been well-nigh unimaginable thirty years ago. Reformed Catholicity admirably reflects this engagement and will help Reformed readers—and those from other traditions—to embrace ever more deeply the wonder and glory of the blessed Trinity.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Siang-Yang Tan is an astute, experienced, and wise guide for those called to shepherd Christ’s church. In Shepherding God’s People, readers will discover a wealth of knowledge and counsel for carrying out their pastoral vocations powerfully, sanely, and safely. Highly recommended.”
Spiritual Conversations with Children
Children & Youth
“Lacy Borgo has written a wonderful book. If you can get through it without shedding tears, your heart has turned to stone. Lacy understands children, the ways of the Holy Spirit, and God's special love for these precious, developing image-bearers. This book will help those whose vocation involves working with children, and all those who remember—and still experience—the goodness and difficulty of growing up. A wise and wonderful book.”
Spiritual Formation for the Global Church
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“The growing, indeed exploding interest in spiritual formation around the world is deeply encouraging. Readers interested in global interpretations of the dynamics of spiritual formation—Korean, African, Chinese, European, North American, Australian, and others—will find these essays of interest and significant help.”
The Eternal Generation of the Son
Theology
“If the doctrine of the Trinity goes wrong, every other Christian doctrine will necessarily implode. The church fathers surely understood this. Yet within evangelical circles, a departure from classical trinitarian thought is discernible regarding the eternal generation of the Son. Kevin Giles has recognized this drift, analyzes it well and calls us back to a better way.”
The Inspiration and Interpretation of Scripture
Theology
“Interpreting the Bible well is a daunting and difficult task, one that requires wise mentors in the faith from both the past and the present. Michael Graves is a wise, learned, perceptive guide who knows the church fathers well; this wonderful book will help modern readers understand the rhyme and reason of ancient Christian perspectives on inspiration and interpretation. Highly recommended.”
Theology
“To my knowledge, Michael Robb's The Kingdom Among Us is the first book-length academic study of the thought of Dallas Willard. Robb has rigorously and sympathetically entered Willard's mind and heart. Scholars will find Robb's book interesting and thorough. Lay readers will discover a helpful roadmap into the depths of Willard's thoughts on God and a host of related issues and concerns. Highly recommended.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
Living Wisely with the Church Fathers
History & Biography
Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
Worshiping with the Church Fathers
Preaching & Worship
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