Jonathan Storment

How Not to Kill a Muslim

World Religions

“I would never read or recommend this book if I didn't know Muslim men and women. Growing up in a small country church, Islam wasn't something that we talked about a lot. However, my wife grew up with a Muslim stepfather, and once I met him I knew that the old stereotypes wouldn't work anymore. Since then, I've had hundreds of conversations with sincere, devout Muslim men and women who believe in the God of Abraham, and are fascinated with Jesus. Josh has written a great resource for what it looks like to have theological conversations with people that we disagree with (and have more in common with than we thought). In the book of Acts, Paul is accused of disturbing the peace by naming Jesus as King. The people start a Riot and are about to murder some Christians. And then one of the more levelheaded people calms the mob down with a brilliant insight. He says, 'You have brought these men here, though they have neither robbed temples nor blasphemed our goddess.' Paul, the first missionary, somehow waded through the waters of 1st century pluralism, telling people that Jesus was Lord, but doesn't blaspheme their gods. For anyone who is interested in thinking like the first Christians did, this book is a great resource for understanding our neighbors and opening up dialogue.”

Hunting Magic Eels

Christian Living

“Richard Beck's ability to put complex ideas into simple, accessible terms is a gift to the world. Beck diagnoses the spiritual malaise that all of us in the Western world feel with precision and hope. This may be his most important book yet.”

Misreading Ritual

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The book of Leviticus is the graveyard where yearly Bible-reading plans go to die. . . . That’s why Abby Kaplan’s book is such a breath of fresh air. With great writing, wonderful theology, and very accessible scholarship, Kaplan helps us see with fresh eyes what the ancient world was like and reintroduces us to rituals of the ancient world that make it come alive again.”