Frances M. Young

A Larger Hope?, Volume 1

Theology

“Is universalism an aberration in Christian theology? Definitely not, according to this remarkable assemblage of material . . . This book is strongly recommended for effectively trouncing the misconception that philosophy or heresy was primarily responsible for the universalist view—rather it was a widespread way of reading Scripture.”

Beginnings

Theology

“I hope this remarkable study will be widely read and appreciated. From the start, the reader is obliged to grapple with questions about how a text is to be read when it can be demonstrated that layers of subsequent interpretation have had as much, if not more, influence than the text itself. And what more crucial text is there than Genesis 1–3, which has shaped Christian understanding of both creation and fall in ways that are now controversial, both within the churches and in the public domain? Though not always agreeing with the analyses presented here, I can guarantee that hardly anyone, whatever their starting point, will come away from this book without having found some new insight.”

Biblical Interpretation and Doctrine in Early Christianity

Theology

“Recent decades have seen a revolution in attitudes towards the ‘pre-modern’ scriptural exegesis of early Christian teachers and writers. With clarity and insight, both reflecting and contributing to this shift in perspective, Daley’s essays make a brilliant contribution to the field, while also offering reflection on its reception in twentieth century Roman Catholic theology.”

Breaking Bread

History & Biography

“This refreshing work bears all the hallmarks of Alistair Stewart’s impressive scholarship: attention to detail, comprehensive knowledge of the textual evidence, a critical stance toward previous scholarly conclusions, including his own, and the capacity to steer honest lines through the complexity and obscurity of the material. Thus he builds on an emerging consensus of multiple meal rites in early Christianity, with multiple roots contributing to what eventually became the eucharistic sacrifice, and offers good reasons for eschewing attempts to recreate early Christian practice in present parishes.”

Disability in the Christian Tradition

Theology

“From the Cappadocian Fathers and Augustine, to Vanier and Hauerwas, by way of Aquinas and Julian of Norwich, Luther and Calvin, Bonhoeffer and Barth - not to mention other unexpected bypaths - this remarkably comprehensive reader is a highly significant contribution to the burgeoning field of theological reflection on disability.”

Glorification and the Life of Faith

Theology

“From the glory of God to the glory of an everyday smile—this book draws the reader into renewed praise, more prayerful theology, greater ecumenism, and deeper appreciation of how fundamental glorification is to Scripture, creed, and the Christian life. So it’s well worth taking the time to read, learn, and inwardly digest.”

God's Many-Splendored Image

Theology

“Clarity, simplicity, beauty, and depth—these are the gifts offered to the reader in this distillation of all that the Christian tradition has signified by claiming that humanity is created in the image of God and may grow into God-likeness. This book is a model of how to appropriate the church fathers for Christians today.”

Introducing Eastern Orthodox Theology

Theology

“This personal presentation draws readers into a theology earthed in material reality and informed by liturgy which reflects the worship of heaven. Introductory and readable, it is illuminating for those already acquainted with the subject, and for non-Orthodox Christians it will facilitate an encounter with the depths of this 'other' tradition from which they will return with enriched understanding of their own.”

Lying

Theology

“This book is a fascinating journey--from Augustine's total ban on lying, through the compromises of philosophers like Plato and Aquinas, to the radical espousal of truth's impossibility in Nietzche. Griffiths takes us into the heart of Augustine's theology to show how the act of duplicity disfigures the image of God in us and exposes human sinfulness. From that perspective, all discussion of lying that is merely based on morality, justice, compassion, or humanism is shown to be inadequate, and truthfulness becomes a gift of God's grace.”

The God Who Gives

Theology

“Compelling and almost always ringing true, what we have here is a fresh and readable retelling of the greatest story ever told. God’s overwhelming generosity becomes the key to the whole compass of the biblical narrative, generating all kinds of interconnections across the Scriptures, while teasing out the sheer giftedness of the gospel, and rendering inescapable the Trinitarian reading of the Christian canon. This is a work worth pondering as it explores “the movement of divine generosity, a movement that is meant to pulsate through God’s church to the world” (250).”

Rev.

The Gospel of John

Theology

“The Gospel is opened up. Scripture overall is opened up. Last but not least, the reader is opened up. It's a bit like the gradual opening of a water lily as the sunlight plays on its petals and its depths are fathomed. Old profundities seem refreshed with new insights, old problems appear with new twists, as we are drawn into a learning community that is progressively led into the truth by the Holy Spirit, discovers anew the identity of Jesus Christ, and is drawn into the mutual love of Father and Son. This is no ordinary commentary.”

The Letter and Spirit of Biblical Interpretation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This helpful introductory overview of the history of biblical interpretation is a real achievement, punctuated as it is with significant insights, robust critique, and sympathetic assessment. The climax is a brave attempt to be like the scribe who brings out of his treasure things both old and new. Readers should be enticed into further exploration and experiment.”