Daniel I. Block

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Pastors and lay people will welcome this new series, which seeks to make the message of the Scriptures clear and to guide readers in appropriating biblical texts for life today.”

Ruth

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The distinctive character of the Two Horizons series shines brightly here. Whereas most commentaries focus on the first horizon (explaining the details of the text), McKeown devotes fully one half of his exposition to conversations about the theological implications of motifs and concepts raised by the narrative of Ruth. His discussions of the relationship of this book to the rest of the Scriptures (both Old and New Testament) and his reflections on its enduring theology are without equal. This commentary should be required reading for all who study and teach or preach the message of the book of Ruth.”

Stewards of Eden

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“We can scarcely overstate the relevance of the subject of this volume for Christians who identify as evangelicals. For too long we have turned a blind eye to the ecological crises facing our planet—often based on our theological precommitments or our appeals to isolated texts in Scripture. The issues involved in turning around the rapid degradation of our earthly home and the home of all species of life (both plant and animal) are complex. Surely we must begin by reexamining the witness of the Scriptures to our roles as images of God and deputized stewards of his creation. Combining sound interpretation, engaging literary style, and awareness of the current urgency, Richter provides Christians with an invaluable resource for study, reflection, discussion, and action. This book should be required reading for all who seek to make a difference in this world.”

The Death of Deaths in the Death of Israel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Turner wrestles gallantly with a subject that is long overdue: exile and restoration in Deuteronomy and the soteriological implications of the book's development of these themes. He argues persuasively for a view of the Torah that highlights grace--grace in salvation and grace in Israel's ultimate fulfillment of the call of God. This is biblical theology at a high level, introducing readers not only to a particular book, but to a theme that is at the core of biblical revelation and at the heart of the Gospel.”

The New Creation and the Storyline of Scripture

Theology

“Frank Thielman’s The New Creation and the Storyline of Scripture is a remarkable achievement. He has distilled the vast reservoir of information provided in the Bible on the subject to its essential elements, while packing his 120-page presentation with a remarkable amount of Scripture. This handy volume challenges Christ followers to live as transformed creations in this age and heightens our anticipation of life with God in the world to come.”

The Old Testament Law for the Life of the Church

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“I have been waiting a long time for this book. Reading the Scriptures forward before he reads them backward, Dr. Averbeck has caught the spirit and tone of Israel's law and demonstrated its relevance and authority for Christians with unequalled clarity and brilliance. Explaining the goodness and weakness of Israel's law, chapter ten alone is worth the price of the book. This volume should be required reading not only in courses in the Hebrew Bible but especially in New Testament theology.”

The Psalter Reclaimed

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“We are grateful to Professor Wenham for gathering in one volume many of his special studies on the Psalms, for many the favorite book of the First Testament. The essays included here not only introduce readers to the history of scholarship on the Psalter, but also provide us with hermeneutical guidelines for interpreting the book. And best of all, they make accessible to us its inspiring and transforming message.”

Walking the Ancient Paths

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This commentary on the profoundly theological but relevant prophetic book of Jeremiah is vintage Kaiser. Few scholars are as gifted as the author of this fine volume in getting to the heart of the message of biblical texts and communicating its enduring theology with such clarity and verve. For those who seek a commentary to help them understand the 'weeping prophet' and his message, this is the place to start.”

When the Stars Disappear

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“Writing from the depths of his own experience, thorough understanding of philosophical issues surrounding the theme of theodicy, and careful reading of Scripture, Mark Talbot offers a superb study for people walking through the valley of deepest darkness and for those who function as the Lord’s wings to those in distress (Ruth 2:12). With keen insight, an engaging literary style, and a deep commitment to the authority of the Scriptures, Talbot presents a powerful, practical, and pastoral treatment of a subject that we all encounter at some point in life.”