J. Andrew Dearman

Cities of the Biblical World

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This volume is 'user friendly' and full of relevant historical and geographical information. Readers will find cities from antiquity described in such ways that the broader biblical world comes into focus and the Bible's setting is illumined. . . . this is a handy reference volume for [readers'] perusal.”

Habakkuk

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Including wonderful, short treatises on various theological subjects, Thomas’s commentary shows that Habakkuk inhabited the depths of lament and the high places of spiritual communion. Thomas also shows why that spiritual profile matters, then and now. This engaging treatment of Habakkuk is exemplary biblical theology at work.”

Jeroboam’s Wife

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Robin Gallaher Branch examines scriptural narratives that contain women and girls who qualify as “minor characters.” Some are not even named in the narrative. She deftly subjects the narratives to close readings, brings the modern reader along with her through sensible, insightful commentary, and enters into dialogue with exponents of the Jewish and Christian traditions. Time and again the reader will want to respond to the author’s analysis with: ‘There is nothing minor about that!’”

Lost in Translation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Joel Baden's Lost in Translation is not critical of translations or translators but acknowledges that certain things are inevitably lost in the interchange between a translator's choices and a reader's receptivity. His brief essays on Hebrew words are marvelous examples of expert counsel for modern readers, whichever translation they prefer.”

Micah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Dempster capably and insightfully interprets Micah as a book in its ancient setting, giving attention to historical, literary, and theological matters, while also placing its contents in a larger, biblical-theological context and showing its instructive power for contemporary reflection.”

Studying the Ancient Israelites

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Matthews is a sure-footed guide for students looking for help in sorting out the claims and counterclaims of scholars. This concise volume clearly introduces readers to the various issues surrounding the study of the ancient Israelites, offering insightful comments on the methods used in the investigation and why they are important.”

The Books of Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This commentary has several strengths. The one that stands out for me is the attention paid to the ways that each of the three works interacts with and is shaped by its companions in the Book of the Twelve.”

The End of the Beginning

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Van Wijk-Bos bases The End of the Beginning on her commitment to the value of ancient Israel’s rendering of its identity through narrative, to the ongoing witness of Jews and Christians to the God of Israel, and to the struggles for a just and compassionate social order. Her translation of the Hebrew text into ‘short lines’ is a real aid for the modern reader. I am glad to recommend it.”

The Great Divide and the Salvation Paradox

Theology

“Griffith’s innovative take on the Christian paradox of exclusive or universal salvation is to find the paradox applied to every individual. A person’s eternal life and character are divisible and thus subject to both divine acceptance and judgment. This is a fascinating exercise in constructive theology and in defining a person in relationship to the eternal God.”

Theological Exegesis of Scripture, Volume I

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“These essays are sterling examples of interpreting selected Pentateuchal texts theologically for the edification of contemporary Christians. Although there are no footnotes, there is abundant evidence of influence from great interpretive traditions inherited from past generations, with the goal to bear current witness to the God of creation and redemption, fully revealed in Jesus Christ.”