Craig A. Evans

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Rejection: God's Refugees, edited by Stanley Porter, represents another important contribution to McMaster Divinity College's H. H. Bingham Colloquium in New Testament series. Unlike other studies that focus specifically on diaspora, estrangement, or even exile, Rejection takes a more expansive approach, looking at the religious and social phenomena of rejection over the course of Israelite/Jewish/Christian history. The essays in this stimulating volume look at what it means to be rejected and how God's people who experience rejection cope with all that it entails. These essays and the perceptive responses to them make for a very insightful collection of studies.”

Resurrection

Theology

“Sandnes and Henriksen’s new study makes an outstanding contribution to the essence of Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus. This impressive work is filled with astute insights and perceptive, fresh thinking. The authors expose the weaknesses of dubious arguments, uninformed assertions, and outright ignorance of the relevant factors relating to Jewish burial practices and ideas about resurrection. Readers will also appreciate the engagement with the best of the recent scholarship concerned with the resurrection of Jesus. I highly recommend this book.”

Revelation for Everyone

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“N.T. Wright is a uniquely gifted communicator. His commentaries in the New Testament for Everyone series make clear the complex and make exciting the deep theological truths. Pastors, students, scholars, and laity have benefitted from these little books. I am delighted that they will remain in print and available for future generations!”

Romans for Everyone, Part 1

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Romans for Everyone, Part 2

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Sacred Tradition in the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Porter's Sacred Tradition in the New Testament brings much-needed nuance and definition to a very important phenomenon in New Testament literature, especially with reference to the popular but often ill-defined term intertextuality. Porter not only clarifies the relevant vocabulary and methods, but he also discusses several important texts and themes that relate to Jesus, his self-understanding, and the Christology that comes to expression in the New Testament. Anyone interested in the topic will want to engage this carefully researched and well-written book.”

Slaves, Women & Homosexuals

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Webb has tackled some of the most difficult and controversial issues that have faced the Christian church. Some of these issues, such as the role of women in the church and the question of homosexuality, are especially hot topics today. What makes Webb's book special is that it attempts to work out the hermeneutics involved in distinguishing that which is merely cultural in Scripture from that which is timeless. In my estimation, Webb's insights constitute major, positive progress. This book is must reading.”

Songs of Resistance

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“I love Alan Streett’s new book, Songs of Resistance. He rightly interprets the songs and hymns in the New Testament against the backdrop of the Roman imperial cult, in which Caesar was viewed as a son of the gods and savior of the realm, celebrated in song and poetry. The early following of Jesus resisted the cult of Caesarea, singing, instead, of a Savior who conquered death.”

Spiritual Gifts Are for Today

Theology

“Craig Keener and Daniel Kolenda's Spiritual Gifts Are for Today offers readers a most-welcome and much-needed treatment of a controversial topic. In place of dogmatic and dubious assertions, readers will find a carefully thought-out, exegetically defended study of the relevant passages of Scripture that make their case. Recommended reading!”

Studies on the Origin of Divine and Resurrection Christology

Apologetics

“Did Jesus understand himself as divine? Or did this idea originate with his followers? Andrew Loke addresses these controversial questions as he engages the best of scholarship concerned with a topic that is of vital importance for Christian faith.”

The Apostle Paul

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This book showcases Porter's ability to integrate history and interpretation. A very satisfying study of Paul's ministry and letters, this learned work will become a standard in the field of Pauline studies.”

The Branch

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“I can’t think of a more interesting book. Preston Massey raises a whole series of probing questions about the four New Testament Gospels, why they are different in places, and how they relate to one another. Massey argues that four prophetic texts, which focus on the anticipated Branch, provide answers. These answers, in turn, may provide a whole new argument for revelation. This is a sophisticated study that breaks new ground almost on every page.”

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Professor Brooke's collection of studies constitutes the high water mark of research in this field. Readers will be treated to several interesting investigations of the light that the Dead Sea Scrolls shed on the New Testament and Christian origins. Brooke is widely recognized and respected as an authority on the Scrolls and their relevance for biblical interpretation. These stimulating studies are must reading for all who have interest in this important subject.”

The Dead Sea Scrolls, Volume 5B

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Dead Sea Scrolls series edited by James H. Charlesworth is an essential resource for biblical scholars. The layout of these easy-to-use volumes, with concise introductions, selected bibliographies, English-Hebrew/Aramaic facing pages, and footnotes indicating variant readings and alternate translation possibilities, makes this series the best in the field. It is indispensable.”

The Divine Christ

Theology

“Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology”

The Forgotten Compass

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Marcel Jousse was well known for his groundbreaking study of oral tradition and memory. To celebrate this work and to probe further its significance and ongoing relevance for biblical studies and Jesus research, editors Werner Kelber and Bruce Chilton have assembled an impressive roster of scholars who assess Joussean thought. Rich with insight, these essays move forward in positive ways the study of orality.”

The Future of the People of God

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Future of the People of God: Reading Romans Before and After Western Christendom is clearly written and compellingly argued. Andrew Perriman probes the meaning of Romans, Paul's most important letter, shedding light on the respective places of Jews and Gentiles in the redemptive plan of God. Perriman has captured the apostle's thought and with impressive skill shows how it unfolds step by step. More impressive still is how the letter to the Romans is read in the light of the political realities of the Roman Empire in the middle of the first century and the dominical prophecy of Jerusalem's impending doom. This is a great book. Highly recommended.”

The Gospel according to Mark

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“It is a delight to see Camille Focant's masterful commentary on the Gospel of Mark appear in English, ably translated by Leslie Keylock, and beautifully typeset by Pickwick Publications. Focant skillfully navigates the seemingly endless scholarship concerned with Mark. His introduction strikes the right balance, judiciously focusing on the critical questions and consistently reaching prudent conclusions. Each passage is interpreted with great care. Students, busy clergy, and seasoned scholars will benefit greatly from this well-written commentary.”

The Gospel of the Lord

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Carefully researched and engagingly written. . . . Michael Bird asks all the right questions about the New Testament Gospels - what they really are, why they even exist, why these four Gospels and not others - and then provides very sensible answers. Bird shows that the Evangelists tell the stories of Jesus' life, teaching, and deeds because Christian faith ultimately is about following Jesus. Scholars and students alike will find new and refreshing ideas in this instructive book.”