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Atonement and the Life of Faith

Theology

“Today’s foremost scholar of the atonement has distilled his extensive expertise into pure theological nectar. As Johnson introduces creedal, biblical, and historical insights and busts tenacious myths, he also writes with astonishing creativity, advancing our understanding in exciting and persuasive new directions, all with a view to building up the church. Anyone interested in the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection—whether professor, student, pastor, or person in the pew—will find rich nourishment here.”

Chrysostom's Devil

Theology

“This succinct yet thorough account offers a window, not only into John Chrysostom's views on demons, but also into his thinking on persons human and divine. Drawing on texts from across John's corpus, Miller deftly limns the ancient contexts, practices, and intellectual traditions shaping John's perspectives, even while relating his thinking to contemporary movements and assumptions. Anyone interested in demonology, John Chrysostom, or early Christian anthropology should read this thoughtful, engaging, and celestially clear book.”

Cultural Christians in the Early Church

History & Biography

“Punchy and provocative, Williams’s book offers an approachable, entertaining read on a serious theme. Her rich selection of historical examples and illuminating contextualization of early Christianity in its Greco-Roman context build to a point that could hardly be more timely, however much Christians then and now may disagree on what constitutes “cultural Christianity.” Early Christianity was never an Eden, immune to the perennial problem of human sin. We should idealize neither the early church nor ourselves.”

Diary of an Old Soul

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“George MacDonald writes as a human being who hungers and thirsts for God. The love of God is not a luxury but a primal need. These exquisite poems are an ideal companion for those seeking to come more fully alive to the ache, ecstasy, and urgency of this most basic of longings.”

Lord Jesus Christ

Theology

“Sophisticated and succinct, learned and lively, classically Reformed and deeply ecumenical, this elegant book presents an academically and historically rigorous evangelical Christology for today. Lord Jesus Christ should be a standard text in seminaries and for advanced undergraduates. Treier’s rich theological exegesis and creative proposals make for a stimulating and vital read for anyone interested in the doctrine of Christ and praising the holy name(s) of Jesus.”

Retrieving Augustine's Doctrine of Creation

Science & Faith

“This remarkable book offers a finely textured yet accessible interpretation of Augustine's views on creation, at the same time relating his thought to contemporary issues in a way that is creative, responsible, and compelling. I commend this book with enthusiasm to any Christian in search of insight into debates about creation and science, to both scholars and students interested in Augustine's thinking on creation, and to all those who seek a first-rate model of humble, rigorous, and faithful theological scholarship for the sake of the church.”

The Essential City of God

Theology

“Augustine calls City of God a ‘great and arduous work.’ It is his magnum opus. But the text’s loftiness comes with lofty demands. Gregory W. Lee is an eminently trustworthy guide whose meticulousness, meticulousness, reliability, and accessibility befit the stature and strenuousness of this remarkable text. His judicious selections combined with his superb introduction, annotations, and essays on vexed topics represent the ideal starting point for engaging this greatest work of one of history’s greatest authors.”

The Substance of Our Faith

Theology

“Sweeney makes a deeply persuasive plea for Christians, whether in the pews or in the academy, to attend to the full breadth and depth of the history of Christian doctrine—across time, space, and ecclesial boundaries. But this wise, measured, and beautifully written book does more than make a theoretical case. Sweeney illustrates history of and for the church at its best and gives his readers the background and key concepts they need to join in on the grand adventure.”

Why I Am Roman Catholic

Theology

“In this frank yet gracious reflection, Levering shares his deepest fears, longings, and hopes, and the secret he is learning—as a Catholic Christian alongside the saints—of finding peace, whatever the circumstances. This book will help Christians draw closer to each other across ecumenical boundaries by showing how a wise, committed, leading theologian of today understands his faith. But at its very core it is more than a work of ecumenism. It is an inspirational work of Christian devotion that conveys the sheer joy of drawing close to Christ.”