David Whitford

A Widower's Lament

History & Biography

“In a work deeply reminiscent of Lewis's A Grief Observed, we gain here a glimpse into early modern piety, the family, indeed love, refracted through the lens of loss, pain, and grief. Rittgers has done scholars of early modernity, cultural history, the history of the family, and emotions a great service in finding, then translating this deeply personal story of one man's loss.”

The Reformations of Medicine

Theology

“Lomperis thoughtfully and, at times, provocatively argues that Luther's theology of suffering and his engagement with medicine offer valuable insights for contemporary medical ethics. By reexamining Luther's teachings and posing fresh questions to the past, Lomperis presents a more nuanced, faith-centered approach to medicine and modern healthcare.”

Trial of Translation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“What does it mean to read the Bible literally? How does one do that in translation? . . . In this closely argued and historically rich work, Wirrig demonstrates how each act of translation is itself an act of interpretation. The light he shines on difficult, and still socially relevant, texts complicates the narrative of biblical interpretation in the present and illuminates our understanding of the history of exegesis and translation in important ways.”