Efrain Agosto

How to Read Paul

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“How to Read Paul is an important and helpful guide to Paul's practices as theologian, missionary and community organizer. With focused attention on Paul's uncontested letters and the nature of his gospel message, Kim carefully unpacks themes in Paul's letters, such as righteousness, faithfulness, and freedom, through the lens of Paul as a Practical Theologian. Study questions at the end of each chapter make this book a highly useful tool for both introductory and advanced seminary classes on Paul and his letters.”

Other Seasons

Arts & Literature

“Recinos' latest resonates with the gifts and struggles of beautiful people on the margins. . . . Recinos challenges people of faith everywhere to learn from his protagonists because in the 'The Woman in the Factory,' the 'Campesino,' and the 'Watch Fixer' we see the face of God.”

Politics, Conflict, and Movements in First-Century Palestine

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“As a doctoral student in the 1980s, Richard Horsley’s work on rethinking understanding about political and religious movements in the Jewish world of Jesus and the movement he spawned was an important part of my training. To have these updated and revised critical essays on social banditry, movement prophets, and zealots collected in this volume will be a major contribution for a new generation of scholars in the fields of New Testament and Jewish history.”

Romans

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Beverly Gaventa’s new commentary on Romans exemplifies what we have come to know, expect, and respect about Professor Gaventa’s scholarship: careful and thorough analysis of details of the biblical text, in this case arguably the magnum opus of the Apostle Paul’s writings. Moreover, such details are consistently followed by accurate summaries of the passages and major sections of this complex letter, including regularly noting Paul’s singular focus on God’s Gospel as revealed in Christ. Gaventa provides a fresh translation of the Greek text, and invokes the historic, recent, and copious scholarship on the letter, with important and creative new approaches on key issues. A unique perspective throughout the analysis includes asking what would the original ‘auditors’ have heard, including as they heard the letter read to them from Paul’s envoy, Phoebe of Cenchreae, to whom Professor Gaventa dedicates the volume. Gaventa on Romans is a must read for all students and scholars alike of Paul, Romans, and the New Testament.”

Scripture, Our Comadre

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In Scripture, Our Comadre, Sophia Magallanes-Tsang provides a thorough and engaging approach to biblical interpretation. She aptly describes the OIR (observing, investigating, retelling) inductive method of exegesis, invoking language and practice from Latina relational experiences of comadrazgo—mothers and co-mothers relating to one another and their children. Magallanes-Tsang details guidelines and examples for reading the biblical text (our 'Comadre') in ways that accurately interpret its historical and cultural backgrounds. Her study powerfully demonstrates how all readers can connect to the ancient texts in light of contemporary realities.”

Tell Somebody

Arts & Literature

“In Tell Somebody, Harold Recinos takes us on a profound journey through the streets of New York, the beaches of Puerto Rico, and the campos of Central America. He reminds us of beautiful children, failed by adults, schools, and churches; migrants who cross dangerous spaces, only to be rejected because of color and language. Read these deeply thoughtful poems by a passionate advocate and come in touch with authentic humanity so you can indeed Tell Somebody!”