Frances Taylor Gench

Preaching from the Cross

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this unique, integrative volume, a distinguished biblical theologian and experienced practitioner of preaching articulates the theology of preaching he discerns in the Pauline corpus, reflecting on why, what, and how Paul preached, thereby clarifying why, what, and how we should preach today. Readers called to the ministry of proclamation will come away with a renewed sense of the vital importance of this lifelong and life-changing task and invaluable food for thought about what it means to preach with integrity in a Pauline manner, from the perspective of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.”

Sacred Sense

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Scripture, for Bill Brown, is a living word and source of transforming wonder. In this breathtaking volume he guides readers through an expansive biblical landscape ranging from creation to new creation and evoking a sense of wonder about God, the world, and our humanity. This is one of those rare books that gladden the heart, mind, and imagination.”

Salty Wives, Spirited Mothers, and Savvy Widows

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Scott Spencer is one of the most engaging, uncannily perceptive biblical interpreters I know! In this insightful volume he enters the fray of feminist debate over Luke's decidedly 'mixed messages' regarding women, masterfully negotiating the tension between liberating and limiting elements of Luke's presentation. . . . He shows Luke's women to be remarkably capable — even if not as liberated as we might hope! Without whitewashing the difficulties, Spencer thereby reclaims Luke's narrative for liberating, life-enhancing ends.”

The Bible Out of the Pew

“This thought-provoking volume, specifically addressed to the ‘spiritual but not religious,’ fosters appreciation of the Bible as a work of literature that prompts lively reflection on themes of enduring value and importance. Readers are likely to find that the Bible is much more complex, more diverse and self-critical in its witness, and far more interesting than they might have imagined!”

The Governor and the King

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

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Under Her Wings

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This engaging and comprehensive study foregrounds an important topic that is too often hidden from view in both biblical scholarship and the church’s preaching and teaching ministry: the pervasive presence of mothers and maternal metaphors in the New Testament. Jennifer Houston McNeel illumines the richly nuanced diversity of the New Testament’s presentation of both literal and metaphorical motherhood while also drawing attention to underappreciated recurrent themes. Far from being peripheral or merely decorative, maternal language and imagery turn out to be at the heart of the New Testament’s theological expression of who God is, how God relates to us, and how we are to relate to each other. This eye-opening volume will be an invaluable resource for the enterprise of theological education and for the life and ministry of the church.”