Joan E. Taylor

Christmaker

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is a creative, wide-ranging exploration that weaves together the Gospels and later writings to present a fresh view of John the Baptist. McGrath takes the reader on a journey to re-imagine a man who was not only the ‘Christmaker’ but also an influential prophet in his own right.”

Scribes and Scrolls at Qumran

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is an insightful, well-researched, contextual study that reaches broadly to archaeology and the salient evidence to understand the nature of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the reasons why they were placed in caves around Qumran. Crawford presents a much-needed holistic and synthetic view. This accessible and lively study is expertly crafted, judicious, and well-argued and will be essential reading for anyone studying the scrolls.”

The First Biography of Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is a beautifully crafted study that soundly explores the Gospel of Mark and probes its meanings, written by one of the world’s most eminent scholars in the field. In taking its genre seriously, Bond demonstrates that the Gospel’s curious characteristics fall into place. Mark is an innovative work, recrafting the Jesus tradition into a form that would serve as a model for discipleship. With this insight in place, Bond takes the reader through the world of ancient ‘lives’ to this one, allowing us to see the Gospel with fresh eyes, to admire both its literary craft and its message.”

What Would Jesus See

Arts & Literature

“An innovative, radical, and personal book, informed by knowledge, art, and sensory sensibility. It is rich, accessible, and profound, not only in its ruminations about how Jesus saw his world, including nature, but also about how Jesus would see our world. Ultimately, this book asks us to pause, reflect, and let the light in.”