James R. Edwards

A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Exegesis

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Written in a conversational and witty style, A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Exegesis introduces newcomers to the whole field of biblical interpretation, from the techniques of exegesis and the resources in support of it to broader issues of genre, style and analysis of New Testament texts, including a chapter on interpreting the book of Revelation. For me, Richard Erickson's greatest achievement is shifting the emphasis away from exegesis as a mechanical task to the formation of the mind and spirit of the person doing exegesis. He helps his readers become exegetes rather than simply do exegesis!”

Christ Is Time

Theology

“Well, it looks like our early debates over predestination turned into something productive. You’ve got me reading Barth these days too. As for listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers . . . Mom and I will take your word for it.”

Jesus the Nazarene

World Religions

“This book offers a final facet in the Quest-for-the-Historical-Jesus genre by comparing Jesus for the first time with ‘the only alternative tradition among ancient sources’—the Jewish Talmud. A. Jordan’s survey of Jesus in the Talmud exceeds in scope and depth any previous research into the subject, and his conclusions reflect both the nature of the source, and by his own admission, the limits of the source.”

New Testament Essentials

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Castleman's choice of key passages is enhanced by her own crisp commentary, by linking these passages to illuminating Old Testament parallels and by offering readers opportunities to share their own reflections on the drama of salvation for their lives today. I can't think of a more positive introduction to the Bible for those who wish to grow in their knowledge of Scripture and faith.”

One Church in Christ

Theology

“In this informative and accessible work, Troy Onsager explores Karl Barth’s life and theology in the critical 1920s and 1930s, during which Barth schematizes the church’s confession of faith as ecumenical yet particular, defined yet provisional. Barth’s ‘confessional quadrilateral,’ as Onsager labels it, undergirds Barth’s prophetic opposition to Nazism and charts a promising way forward for the confessional identity of the church today.”

Paul and His Life-Transforming Theology

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This carefully crafted book--the result of a lifetime of study, teaching, and reflection on Paul--is drawn from firsthand witness of the apostle's Epistles and the book of Acts, rather than from the voluminous secondary literature on Paul. Only a master of the art can take a complex and sometimes daunting figure, and by focusing on what is true, essential, and enduring, produce such a lucid and illuminating study.”

Paul's Letter to the Romans

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Kruse's comprehensive commentary on Paul's supreme theological achievement is an anchor contribution to Pauline studies.”

The Letter to the Romans

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This commentary on the premier exposition of the gospel comes from one of America’s premier expositors of the gospel. Dale Bruner’s translation of Romans is fresh and clever, his exposition of Romans is disarmingly straightforward and insightful, and his personal testimonies at key passages illustrate the relevance of Romans for modern readers. This is not a solo commentary on Romans, however, for Bruner enlists testimonies from the Gospels and the confessions of the church to complement Paul’s liberating message, and throughout the commentary he introduces readers to the best insights of the best commentators on what he calls ‘the Fifth Gospel.’”

The Visual Theology of the Huguenots

History & Biography

“This rich exploration of the link between architecture and worship, helpfully illustrated with woodcuts and drawings, sets the particular contribution of the Huguenots in the context of Western Christendom as a whole. Working's insight into theologically shaped spaces holds great potential for equipping God's people for the mission of the church, and is a timely word in a time where worship spaces are often shaped by the culture of performance and entertainment.”