Jeannine K. Brown
Interpreting Scripture across Cultures
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“What happens when people from two different cultural contexts attempt to interpret the Bible together? This is the question Will Brooks sets out to answer in his thoughtful book. He leads the reader on an enlightening review of models for biblical interpretation in missiological history and from contemporary conversation. Brooks also provides his own approach—one that is oriented toward the biblical authors and attentive to perspectives from cultures not one’s own. Accessible and insightful at every turn.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“What do the historical Jesus and John’s Gospel have in common? Much more than has been imagined, according to Craig Blomberg. In Jesus the Purifier, Blomberg takes up the challenge of bringing historical inquiry to the one Gospel that is often left out of the mix for understanding the Jesus of history. Blomberg not only argues that much more of John is amenable to sketching a portrait of who Jesus was; he also discerns from John an early interest in purification in Jesus’s ministry. Jesus the Purifier is required reading for all those interested in the ongoing quest for the historical Jesus.”
Discipleship & Christian Education
“Scot McKnight has spent his career giving center stage to the Gospel and keeping Messiah Jesus in the spotlight. Living the King Jesus Gospel, written in his honor, offers fresh and compelling applications of Scot’s winsome vision for understanding the New Testament, church history, and ministry practice. Its cadences are both familiar and refreshingly insightful, as its authors consider how the Gospel of Jesus informs all of life.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Goldsmith has written a fresh and engaging devotional guide for college students. He provides 365 lessons drawn from Colossians, Matthew, 1 Corinthians, and 1 Peter. These daily devotions walk through each New Testament book and connect them to students' life experiences. Along the way, Goldsmith gives guidance for reading the Bible. Look--I Am With You is a unique resource. If you are a college student or have one in your life, I highly recommend it!”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In Mere Christian Hermeneutics, Kevin Vanhoozer constructs a bridge across the modern divide between exegesis and theology. He suggests a rapprochement that presses for engagement with both literal and spiritual (“transfigural”) readings. With his characteristic engagement and facility with ancient and modern interpreters of Scripture, Vanhoozer problematizes disinterested readings and seeks to demonstrate the existential stake all readers have in biblical interpretation. A bold clarion call from an eminent scholar for Scriptural reading as a spiritual endeavor.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Eckhard Schnabel takes up the challenge of writing a theology of the New Testament and shows his comprehensive understanding of these writings in their historical settings. Particularly distinctive is Schnabel’s lens of the New Testament as ‘mission theology,’ a perspective already well-honed in his previous scholarship. New Testament Theology offers a thoroughgoing engagement with the New Testament documents from a seasoned scholar.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Biblical expertise expressed in clear and compelling language. Exegetical insights aimed at preaching and teaching. Scholarship for the church. These are the gifts that Lynn Cohick offers to preachers and teachers of Ephesians. Her scholarly history with this Pauline letter and her love for the church mean that readers can rely on her wisdom. I highly recommend this book.”
Reading 1 Peter After Supersessionism
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“What does a New Testament letter that nowhere explicitly mentions Israel or the Jewish people offer for a post-supersessionist reading? First Peter is that letter, and Kelly Liebengood promotes a way of reading it that avoids marginalizing Jewish identity and interests. He suggests that 1 Peter participates in a Jewish restoration theology rather than a replacement theology. This is an important topic to grapple with, and I highly recommend this thoughtful book.”
Reading the Bible for a Change, Second Edition
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Reading the Bible for a Change is accessible, instructive, and inviting. In it, Ray Lubeck shows himself to be a storyteller and a master-teacher. If you are wanting a trustworthy guide to help you engage or re-engage the Bible, look no further.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Some may wonder if a new, fresh look at biblical hermeneutics is truly possible. Keener demonstrates that it is. He brings his scholarly biblical expertise and mastery of secondary literature together with his deep conviction that the experience of the Spirit should shape a Christian (not only a Pentecostal) reading of Scripture. . . . A wide range of readers will discover in Spirit Hermeneutics much to engage with and ponder.”
The Hermeneutics of Social Identity in Luke-Acts
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Luke-Acts has traditionally been understood as written to Gentile Christ-followers. In his insightful study, Nickolas Fox analyzes social identity formation in Luke-Acts and concludes that its primary audience is God-fearers. Forming God-fearers for inclusion into the people of God explains a number of Lukan motifs explored by Fox, including a decentralized movement and an accent on minor characters. Fox offers Luke-Acts scholarship a thoughtful contribution for the conversation.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“We live in a time where people long for a hero to follow. Nick Fox narrates the story of Jesus from Luke in captivating contours and against the backdrop of the familiar trope of a hero’s journey. The result? A lively and insightful reading of Luke. If you’re interested in entering the story of Jesus in fresh ways—if you want to set your eyes on an authentic hero—I encourage you to pick up The Heroic Christ.”
The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon, 2nd ed.
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In his updated and revised Colossians and Philemon, Doug Moo has provided an ongoing gift to the church. With his typical clarity and cogency, he ably navigates the many historical questions of both letters. His judicious exegesis and theological reflections offer readers nuanced discussions of these letters in their original contexts, with thoughtful contextualization for the church today.”
The Mountains Shall Drip Sweet Wine
Theology
“John Anthony Dunne does an excellent job of describing alcoholic drinks in the biblical world, how alcohol is portrayed in biblical imagery, and even the relevance of things like “new wine” for Christian hopes about the future. At the same time, he provides an uncompromising exposition of biblical prohibitions against drunkenness and recognizes the gravity of abusing alcohol as well as the risks of alcoholism. Dunne provides a sane and sober analysis of what is for many a difficult topic of the Bible: alcohol and the Christian life. REV. DR. MICHAEL F. BIRD, Deputy Principal at Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia This is more than a book to help Christians determine whether to drink or not to drink. It is more than an encyclopedia of every mention of alcoholic beverages in the Bible (although it is thorough in its scope). It is more than even a book about wine in the Bible. In this volume, Dunne explores how the biblical authors employ images— literal and figurative—of beer, wine, wine growing, and winemaking. He helps us see the wide-ranging use of such images to signal variable theological themes, including exile, judgment, restoration, blessing, and eschatological abundance. If you wonder if there is all that much to say about wine in the Bible, there is! And you’ll find it here. I highly recommend this comprehensive and accessible book.”
The New Testament around the World
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“This is a book I’ve been waiting for. In it, we listen to and learn from scholars across the majority world. Each author offers a close reading of a New Testament text in its context, alongside an exploration of their own cultural and social locations. The insights arising from this intersection are both fresh and compelling. I highly recommend this as a textbook for courses on the Bible.”
The New Testament in Its World
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“For all who have been anticipating a comprehensive and coherent reading of the entire New Testament from N. T. Wright, the wait is over. Wright and Bird offer their vision for the New Testament, with a lovely interplay of interpretative insights from the world behind the text, the world of the text, and the world in front of the text. Both look and content are energizing and engaging. This magisterial work provides an ideal textbook for courses on the New Testament.”
The New Testament in Seven Sentences
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“To sum up the New Testament in seven sentences seems a daunting task. Gary Burge succeeds in doing so by engaging its story. He draws on seven central New Testament statements to retell the story of God's work in Christ. In the process, he widens the lens to show how the entire biblical story culminates in Jesus' person and work. It is an accessible and inviting book!”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“For any who think that the Synoptic Problem has been solved or that its debate has stalled out, this book suggests that there is a more vibrant conversation to be engaged. Porter and Dyer have assembled a stellar team for the exchange. I can't imagine a better lineup as spokespersons for their respective views. The Synoptic Problem is wonderfully accessible, is an ideal point of entry for those new to the topic, and offers fresh perspective on this important and perennial issue.”
Women in the World of the Earliest Christians
History & Biography
“Cohick invites the reader into the lives of women in the ancient world. She carefully assesses the available information--from literature, artwork, inscriptions, and even business receipts--sketching a portrait of 'real women's experiences' in the early days of Christianity. To combine fascinating storytelling with careful historical assessment is no simple task; Cohick does so with ease. Essential reading!”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
Embedded Genres in the New Testament
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
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