Craig R. Koester

A Week In the Life of Ephesus

Fiction

“Ephesus was one of the leading centers of Christianity in the ancient world, and David deSilva invites us to picture it through this imaginative recreation of first-century life. He is well known for his scholarship on Revelation, which addressed churches in Ephesus and other cities in the region. By weaving ancient source materials into his narrative and offering commentary along the way, he links the fictional story to the social world and archaeological remains of Ephesus. This is a resource for those who want a glimpse into the dilemmas faced by Jesus' followers in a complex urban environment.”

Archaeology and the Revelation of John

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is an excellent resource. Richly illustrated and clearly written, it makes the best in current archaeological research available to a wide audience. It takes readers on a visual tour of the places in which Revelation was written and first read, and it immerses them in the cultural context and issues the book addresses. For those wanting a vivid sense of Revelation's setting or who plan to visit the sites themselves, this is an indispensable guide. Highly recommended.”

Blessed Contradictions

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Bible is a book with multiple voices. It invites readers to join an ongoing conversation about God, ourselves, and the world in which we live. Michael Anderson offers a highly readable guide to the conversation. He uses different biblical perspectives in a lively and engaging way. Discussion questions for each chapter make the book easy to use for different kinds of groups. A welcome and accessible resource.”

Bread From Heaven

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Peder Borgen's Bread from Heaven is a landmark in Johannine studies. It opened up new and compelling ways of understanding the Fourth Gospel's composition and relationship to its Jewish context. His method of discerning homiletical patterns in the Bread of Life discourse, the writings of Philo, and rabbinic sources has helped interpreters appreciate the literary flow and rhetorical force of the John's text. Now more than fifty years later, scholars continue to benefit by engaging Borgen's pioneering study. It is rightly considered a classic study of the Fourth Gospel.”

Can I Get a Witness?

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“By moving from the world of Revelation to the modern world and back again, Blount helps his readers see both with different eyes.”

Character Studies in the Fourth Gospel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

“This collection of studies of John's characters builds on the numerous literary studies of the Gospel that have been done in recent decades, offering the best in recent scholarship. At the same time, the studies are accessible, inviting a broad range of current readers to consider one of the most intriguing aspects of John's narrative—its portrayal of the people whose lives are somehow intertwined with that of Jesus. . . . Valuable for scholars, teachers, and preachers, all of whom face the challenge of reading the text in fresh and stimulating ways.”

Fracture

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The crucifixion of Jesus remains a powerful and disputed element in Christian faith and thought. Entering into the theological fray, Roy Harrisville shows how the cross disturbs earlier traditions and reshapes the way the New Testament writers think of God, the world, and the human condition. Combining passion for the subject with breadth of scholarship, Harrisville offers a compelling way to interpret the message of the cross in today's world.”

Hebrews

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Amy Peeler invites readers to hear the Word of God in the words of Hebrews. Thoughtfully and passionately written, her book helps readers discern how Hebrews continues to speak to Christian belief and practice. This will be a welcome resource for those engaged in biblically informed faith formation.”

John, Jesus, and the Renewal of Israel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Recent scholarship on John’s Gospel has opened fresh perspectives on the book’s historical context and its significance for the study of the historical Jesus. This welcome volume by Richard Horsley and Tom Thatcher invites readers to consider the Gospel in light of the socially complex world of Roman Palestine. Following an interdisciplinary approach, they engage not only the best recent literary and historical work on John but also major developments in the field of media studies. The result is a contribution that will engage the attention of scholars and students alike.”

Joy in Our Weakness

Christian Living

“Joy in Our Weakness invites us to discover the significance of Revelation for Christian faith and life. Marva Dawn brings questions raised by experiences, both the profound and the ordinary, to her reading of Scripture. As she reflects on the last book of the Bible, she helps us see the challenges, conflicts, and joys of life with new eyes. It is a book for the journey of faith.”

Revelation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is a welcome addition to recent literature on Revelation. It offers a multidimensional perspective on the book that gives special attention to its literary character and theological dimensions. By bringing the perspectives of a biblical scholar and a systematic theologian together, the commentary serves as an invitation for others to join in the dialogue about the interpretation and significance of Revelation’s visionary text.”

The Gospel and the Gospels

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Simon Gathercole has written a splendid book on a topic debated by scholars and of interest to the wider reading public. Well-known for his extensive work on noncanonical gospels as well as the New Testament, he makes a compelling case that theological content distinguishes noncanonical gospels from the four canonical gospels. From beginning to end, his approach is clear and his arguments are nuanced. This is a major contribution to the study of these early Christian texts.”

The Lord's Words

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is a major contribution to Johannine scholarship. Focusing on memorable sayings of Jesus, Michael Theobald shows how they form the core of Johannine discourses. He traces a dynamic process in which sayings like those in the Synoptics and those unique to John were transmitted and shaped by a community. He provides a way to understand the interplay between Synoptic and Johannine traditions that moves beyond older paradigms and illuminates the final form of the text. This volume makes his rich and detailed work accessible to English-language readers. Its insights enrich current discussion of the fourth gospel.”

The Revelation of John

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Revelation presents its vivid portrayal of God’s triumph over evil through a dynamic plot, memorable characters, and images that capture the imagination. James Resseguie’s narrative commentary invites contemporary readers to venture into Revelation’s literary world and to sense the transformative power of its text. Written in a clear and accessible style, this study helps readers see Revelation as a whole, guiding them through its scenes of cosmic conflict and into the New Jerusalem.”

The Riddles of the Fourth Gospel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“John's gospel invites readers into a dialog that can last a lifetime. In this engaging introduction, Paul Anderson explores some of the most important aspects of the Fourth Gospel. By asking questions of its theology, historical character, and literary quality, he offers a welcome treatment of the gospel that helps contemporary readers encounter it in a multidimensional way.”