David Penchansky

Hardness of Heart in Biblical Literature

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Puskas tackles one of the most intractable interpretive problems in the Bible. He draws from his deep knowledge of both testaments to demonstrate the pervasiveness of the ‘hardness of heart’ theme. . . . He casts his net wide, examining rabbinic teachers, church fathers, Reformation theologians, and modern thinkers. His evenhandedness and erudite scholarship make this an eye-opening journey into these difficult ‘problem passages.’”

Introducing the Qur'an

World Religions

“This splendid book introduces the Qur'an to the curious and the serious. Kaltner's book is enjoyable read straight through or used as a reference, and it answers many of the questions I had about the Qur'an, even some I hadn't yet thought of. Kaltner's treatment of religious differences is characterized by sensitivity and tolerance. This will be the first place I turn to get basic information about the Qur'an.”

The Reclamation

Fiction

“In the tradition of recent dystopian novels, The Road, Handmaid’s Tale, and The Hunger Games, Marianne Modica has added a unique theological element. As current as today’s headlines, she envisions a world where Christian nationalism has taken over, while a few ‘uncommitted’ maintain a feeble resistance. Modica narrates through the eyes of a teenage girl as she turns eighteen and awakens to possibilities in her life and her beliefs. Never heavy-handed, Modica weaves her religious themes seamlessly into this adventurous tale.”