Darian R. Lockett
Biography
Darian R. Lockett wrote Letters from the Pillar Apostles and Letters for the Church, and co-wrote Understanding Biblical Theology with Edward W. Klink III.
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Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In this fascinating work, Bokedal’s main thesis is in the title—Christ the Center—yet, how he makes the argument is the unique contribution of the book. [...] Each reader will need to sift through this treasure-trove of data and consider the argument—such an effort will be repaid with helpful and penetrating discoveries. Christ the Center will be an important part of the scholarly debate over the formation and function of the Christian canon for years to come.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Creating the Canon is a dependable guide for the early formation of the New Testament. It not only introduces the major scholarly voices in the debate, it also is structured to answer several common questions regarding the composition, formation, and the authority of the New Testament. Though the questions are common, Laird does not merely offer simple answers; rather, his work engages insights from textual criticism and canon research to address the origin, extent, and authority of the canon. Accessible to the student, yet filled with insights for teachers and scholars, Laird's volume will be a helpful reference tool for many and provide a gateway into deeper canon studies for others—highly recommended!”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Well-written, clear, insightful, and theologically rich, Gupta’s Galatians is a fine guide to the heart of Paul’s gospel logic in this early Christian letter. This volume will be a valuable resource for preaching, teaching, and worship in the church.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Equal portions wise and concise, Ruth Reese’s commentary offers an accessible analysis of the overall message of James that will benefit anyone wishing to live out the wisdom of James, the brother of Jesus. Readers will appreciate the section-by-section analysis that culminates in a section that reflects on how the text speaks to contemporary issues in Christian life. A terrific resource for students of James.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“The letter of James, along with the rest of the Catholic Epistles (1–2 Peter, 1–3 John, and Jude), is among the most neglected texts in Scripture. This is because of misunderstanding and lack of engagement. James Revisited offers a guided tour of the letter of James in the context of biblical theology and in light of the teaching and work of Christ. Crowe has written a kind of topical primer as a guide to reading James as part of the biblical whole. It will be a helpful resource for students of James.”
On the Origin of Christian Scripture
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“What is the Christian Bible, which books does it contain, and how, specifically, might one account for the formation of the New Testament? In his bold new book, On the Origin of Christian Scripture, David Trobisch engages these well-worn questions from a strikingly--and no doubt controversial--new perspective. Trobisch deftly articulates literary connections among what he thinks are several editorial interpolations throughout the New Testament all of which shed light on the overall editorial purpose of the "Canonical Edition" of the New Testament. Bristling with fascinating and contentious insights, Trobisch's work will be sure to spark both conversation and intense debate. One thing is sure--his sweeping and unique synthesis of the New Testament canon cannot be ignored.”
Paul, Apostle of God's Glory in Christ
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“The field of Pauline Studies is a moving target. Over the past fifteen years there have been groundbreaking and substantial contributions to the study of Paul's theology. This second edition of Tom Schreiner's Paul, Apostle of God's Glory in Christ continues to be a faithful entrée into Paul's thought and theology with helpful updates to his clear and well-ordered study. Ever an irenic and careful exegete, Schreiner works with the full complement of Paul's letters (accepting all thirteen as authentic), demonstrating central themes arising from the text while allowing for tension in the material to stand for the reader to consider. The second edition of Schreiner's work will continue to be a trusted guide for reading Paul's theology well.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Rather than power, influence, or personal charisma, Paul’s gospel ministry was fundamentally characterized by the cross of Christ. As a clear-eyed reader of Paul, Gombis gives an insightful account of Paul’s cruciform ministry, which, in turn, stands as a blueprint for selfless, Christ-focused ministry today. In a time when the charade of political influence, Instagram branding, and hyper-relevance has deformed the church’s message, Power in Weakness helps refocus the task of ministry through offering a full portrait of Paul as pastor.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Well-written, accessible, and wise, Tonstad's commentary navigates a myriad of issues that either put off or entice readers about the enigma that is Revelation. Situating Revelation among its Reformation skeptics, its modern naysayers, and its more sensationalist interpreters, Tonstad reads the Apocalypse in terms of the cosmic conflict in which God's decisive response to the evil of the great Deceiver is to offer revelation and witness as the antidote. Full of macro- and micro-level insights along with clear and helpful theological analysis, this volume is a welcome addition to the Paideia series.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Never moving outside Scripture's own footprint and reading as a disciple of Jesus himself, Mulligan offers an imaginative retelling of the 'Peter of the Bible.' Rather than a speculative filling-in-the-blanks, he offers a comprehensive portrait of Peter that is delightfully and skillfully woven together with the fabric of the New Testament. In what Jenson aptly categorizes as a form of lectio divina, Mulligan's narrative is a sustained reflection on the text of Scripture.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“For years Goswell has been reflecting on the Christian canon and its significance for interpretation, and in this helpful primer, he shares a storehouse of canonical insights that aid our understanding of the Bible’s meaning. In Text and Paratext, he focuses on the shape of the canon (rather than the process by which it developed), and in each chapter, he offers hermeneutical implications arising from the collection, ordering, titles, and divisions within books found in the final form of the text. These textual characteristics, Goswell argues, are paratextual features which assist in interpretation because they function as a kind of implicit commentary upon the text of Scripture. Goswell’s work offers expert guidance for and generous invitation to appreciating the hermeneutical difference canon makes in hearing the Bible as the church’s book.”
The Beginning and End of All Things
Theology
“In The Beginning and End of All Things, Edward Klink helps the church perceive the purposes of God on display in the narrative of creation and new creation. Rather than merely considering debates regarding origins, this biblical theology of creation demonstrates that creation is not just about the beginning but also about the purpose of the world, and this purpose speaks to both the life of faith and the life of the public world. An excellent example of biblical theology for the church.”
Theology
“Stephen Chapman has rightly noted that 'the church's concept of a canon lay precisely at the fault line between history and theology.' Emerson explores this fault line by testing the implications of bringing together what canon is (theology) and how the canon was formed (history). His synthesis, a form of ruled reading beholden to Scripture's ontology, should be considered in its own right as a positive contribution. Modern historicism, along with theological amnesia, has complicated exploration of this fault line, but work like Emerson's is a healthy step in the right direction, avoiding both. I can think of fewer more pressing issues than the need for a dogmatic account of canon and its implications for Christian reading of the Bible. I am grateful to Emerson for moving the conversation toward a more rigorously dogmatic account of canon.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Matthew Harmon’s treatment of Jude and 2 Peter balances rich biblical-theological connections with pastoral wisdom and insight and helps readers understand how these two short letters at the end of the New Testament fit within the Bible’s great story of redemption. His work will help Christians reengage these important letters to the great benefit of the church!”
Theology
“In a time where Pauline theologies are ubiquitous, Gene Green rightfully asks: What about a Petrine theology? Constructing a Petrine theology is difficult because the sources have been judged as ill-suited to give access to Peter’s life and thought. In Vox Petri, Green carefully assesses the reliability of our sources for Peter’s voice arguing that the Gospel of Mark, Peter’s speeches in Acts, and 1 Peter provide authentic testimony. From these building blocks, Green constructs a vivid account of Peter’s theology. He traces themes such as the Isaianic New Exodus, the coming of the Kingdom of God, Christology in the key of the rejected stone, and many more. A meticulous and careful reader, Green avoids the dichotomy between the Peter of faith and the Simon of history and gives a successful account of Peter’s theological voice for the good of the church.”
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