Christopher D. Marshall

A Divine Society

Theology

“The doctrine of the Trinity--that God is one and yet three and three without ceasing to be one--is for many people the most perplexing of all beliefs. How does one make sense of it? Dave Andrews has meditated long and hard on what this most mysterious and beautiful of religious beliefs means, not just at a theoretical or speculative level, but also at a practical, down-to-earth level. It's an indispensable paradigm for living together in a cruel, violent and lonely world.”

Atonement, Justice, and Peace

Theology

“The most comprehensive and persuasive biblical critique of penal substitution currently available (and possibly ever written). Belousek analyzes in detail virtually every nut and bolt in the edifice of penal atonement theology as it is presented in current mainstream evangelicalism and does so with the kind of exegetical precision and theological commitment necessary to command a hearing from those he critiques. This is exactly the kind of book I would like to have on my shelves so that when someone asks me, 'What about Isaiah 53?' or 'What about God's wrath?' or 'What about no forgiveness without the shedding of blood?', I would know where to turn for a carefully reasoned answer.”

Good Punishment?

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Clearly written, persuasively argued, and profoundly grounded in social reality, Good Punishment? sets forth an authentically Christian social ethics of punishment that wrestles specifically with the downstream damage caused by society's growing reliance on mass imprisonment. An outstanding example of Christian ethics confronting one of the creeping, nay galloping, evils of our day.”

Justice, Mercy, and Well-Being

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“This fine collection of essays by seasoned scholars offers a treasure trove of insights into what it means to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God, all of which are fundamental to human flourishing and societal well-being. At a time when the social, political, and even environmental fabric of our civilization is under enormous stress, there is much to learn from these thoughtful contributions.”

Never Give Up!

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Hebrews is one of the most difficult, at times quite baffling, texts in the New Testament for modern readers to get their heads around. In this accessible short commentary, pitched at an ideal level for advanced theological students, Philip Church navigates his way through the exegetical and hermeneutical complexities of the document with great clarity and skill, at several points offering fresh pathways through well-trodden ground. Highly recommended.”

Restorative Christ

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“To understand what it means to enact the reconciling justice of Jesus Christ in the world today, Geoff Broughton brings the text of Scripture, the insights of prominent theological thinkers, and lessons learned from years of practical ministry on city streets into a rich and intriguing mix. This is a welcome contribution to elucidating the theological foundations of the restorative justice vision, the need of which has never been more urgent.”

The Gospel and the Land of Promise

Theology

“In these excellent essays, Christian scholars in New Zealand--where indigenous land rights have long been at the center of public discourse--reflect on 'land' in the Bible, and particularly the notion of a 'holy land' or 'promised land' in the Middle East. In the main, the book is a rejoinder to Christian Zionism. At the same time, it invites further reflection on the irreducible significance of place or landedness to human existence and Christian identity.”