David L. Baker

Honoring the Wise

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“I am delighted to commend this wide-ranging collection of essays to honor a good friend and fine scholar. The focus is on wisdom, but the scope is much broader than simply biblical wisdom literature. The international flavor is notable, with contributions from Europe, Africa, and Asia, as well as Australia.”

Old Testament Ethics for the People of God

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“After thirty years' research and writing on Old Testament ethics, Chris Wright has brought his conclusions together in this comprehensive and readable textbook. It is truly a magnum opus and should be at the top of the reading list for any student, teacher, minister or layperson interested in the relevance of the first part of the Bible to modern ethical issues.”

Paul and Conflict Resolution

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Robinson Butarbutar has written a very thorough study of 1 Corinthians 9 in its historical and literary context. After a comprehensive survey of previous scholarship he makes an original proposal concerning the interpretive context of this important chapter. On this basis he undertakes detailed exegesis, from which he progresses to a consideration of some implications for the understanding of Paul's apostolic ministry. He concludes with a case study of the 1990s leadership crisis in the largest Christian denomination in Southeast Asia (HKBP), showing the relevance of 1 Corinthians 9 to resolving disputes both past and present. Both students and scholars will welcome this exegetical and contextual study.”

The Lost World of the Torah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Walton and Walton continue their Lost World series with a study of Torah, understood as instruction rather than law, wisdom rather than legislation. They point out how Torah is often misunderstood by Christians because they assume that it functions like modern laws or Greco-Roman laws. Instead, the authors argue, the Torah should be interpreted in its ancient Near Eastern context, where order was achieved through the wisdom of those who governed society. The collections of 'laws' contained selected illustrations, intended to teach a model for right and wrong as guidance for judges but were not comprehensive legal codes that regulated everyday life in detail. This careful and readable study will be valuable for all who are interested in Old Testament law and its relevance for Christians today.”