Jamie Grant

Finding Lost Words

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“There is a level of superficiality in the spiritual experience of today's church that needs to be challenged. . . . Finding Lost Words is an excellent set of readable essays dealing with the theology and practice of lament from an exegetical, historical, and pastoral perspective. I don't want to overstate things but, if we really hear the message of this book, it will change the way we do church.”

Old Testament Wisdom Literature

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“For an introductory level book, there are rich pickings to be found in Old Testament Wisdom Literature! The tone of the book is accessible enough to make it an appealing and stimulating experience for any 'reading Christian,' but there are also depths here to engage even the most seasoned student of the Old Testament's Wisdom literature. The key to this book's success is in its title--it is truly a theological introduction, and this sets it apart from other introductory volumes to the Wisdom literature. Careful explanation of critical issues regarding Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes is followed by close readings of specific texts and consideration of their lasting theological significance. And the concluding chapters on Jesus as the Wisdom of God, and the theology of the Wisdom literature both in the original and in today's context are, quite simply, masterful. If you want to 'get wisdom' (Proverbs 4:5), then this book will be a tremendously helpful companion for the journey.”

Ruins in the Mist

Fiction

“A story of courage and determination, in the face of desperate circumstances and tragic events.”

Surrendering Retribution in the Psalms

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The imprecatory psalms have been something of a bugbear for Christians throughout many generations. How are we to read and understand them? How do we deal with their angry tone? Do they not fall some way short of a truly Christian ethic? This has led many to effectively reject these psalms from the canon of Scripture. David Firth's careful study goes a long way to answering these questions. His contextual reading of these poems as a response to violence aids our understanding of both their tone and content. Firth draws his conclusions from the text of these much maligned psalms and shows that they are, perhaps, not as radically different from the rest of Scripture as one might think. I thoroughly commend this first-rate work.”

The Form and Function of the Tricolon in the Psalms of Ascents

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Stocks's careful study of the occurrences of tricola in the Psalms of Ascents greatly advances our understanding of this unusual phenomenon. Rather than simply saying 'Well, some parallelisms are just like that,' scholars of Hebrew poetry have now been given greater insight into what tricola do and how they do it. In short, this is a study that every student of Hebrew poetics should take and read.”

The New Passover

Preaching & Worship

“Nigel Scotland gives us an important reminder of the importance of 'the meal within the meal.' Communion was never meant to be a separate ceremony enjoyed only in public worship. It was, rather, an element of a real meal shared with real friends and family. We need to recover the idea of the fellowship meal and share communion as we were encouraged to do so by our Lord Jesus. Somehow in the modern church we have lost the idea of worshipful eating together and our fellowship is poorer as a result. The New Passover is a helpful corrective, reminder, and challenge. Take and eat.”

The Psalter Reclaimed

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Psalter Reclaimed is an absolute delight! This study takes us on a whirlwind journey through the book of Psalms, hitting all the high points along the way. Themes like the dynamic of singing our theology; reading the Psalms as a book, as prayers, and in the light of Christ; and dealing with the ‘nasty’ psalms are all considered with real exegetical insight and winsomeness. If your desire is to ‘reclaim the Psalter,’ then this is definitely the book for you.”