John T. Strong

Divine Presence

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Boyer has written a truly glorious book that directs the reader toward an encounter with the glory of God. While unpacking the theophanic narratives of the Bible, Boyer transports the reader to a new experience of the divine presence. Read this book before hiking in the mountains, sitting down to watch an afternoon thunderstorm roll over head, or even when listening to a Japanese taiko, and in these, recognize the divine presence!”

Marriage as a Covenant

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Hugenberger has produced a virtual encyclopedia of scholarly opinion on Malachi, ancient Near Eastern covenants, and the concept of marriage in the ancient Near East. His careful attention to Hebrew grammar is also helpful in numerous places.”

The Emergence of Buddhism

World Religions

“In an admirably succinct fashion, Jacob Kinnard traces the development of Buddhism in India during the first fifteen hundred years of its history there. In so doing, he sets the stage for the consideration of Buddhist traditions elsewhere. Always attuned to the social, economic, political, and religious contexts in which this development occurred, the author pays particular attention to the lifestory of the Buddha and to the evolution of his ongoing presence in his teachings, his relics, his images, and the pilgrimage sites associated with him. All of this is nicely complemented by brief biographies of prominent Buddhist historical figures and by a judicious selection of translations of Pali and Sanskrit texts. Clearly and engagingly written, this classroom-friendly volume will also be of interest to scholars of religion.”

The Old Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“With The Old Testament: Text and Context, Matthews and Moyer have produced an excellent, comprehensive, student-oriented textbook that provides first-time readers of the Hebrew Bible an entrance into the texts, their historical background, and scholarly interpretations. Teachers and students will find readable introductions to the books of the Hebrew Bible and the Apocrypha, with valuable sidebar discussions of important issues, organized around the historical context. Special discussions of interest, such as modern methods of biblical research, advice about translations, online resources, and an extensive glossary, add to the book's value for the reader.”