Jordan J. Ryan

Capernaum

History & Biography

“This book is a treasure. Few scholars can effectively weave historical and archaeological evidence together as Cirafesi has done in his study of Capernaum. This wide-ranging study is not only a fantastic overview of the ancient village of Capernaum, but also a major contribution to the study of early Judaism, early Christianity, and Jewish-Christian relations.”

Excavating the Land of Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“James Riley Strange has filled a need by providing a resource that focuses on the methods, practice, and theory of archaeology in connection with the study of the New Testament. Most resources on the New Testament and archaeology tend to survey major archaeological finds that are relevant to the New Testament but do not teach the reader much about how archaeology is done or about what sorts of questions archaeologists ask. Strange’s latest work does not only present archaeological finds; it teaches the reader how to think archaeologically. This book is highly recommended for students of all levels with an interest in the intersection of the Bible and archaeology as well as for New Testament scholars who might stand to learn much about the goals, questions, limits, and methods of archaeology in relation to the study of Jesus and the Gospels. First time volunteers and participants in archaeological excavations will also benefit greatly from it.”

Jesus and Divine Christology

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This study bridges the gap between Jesus of Nazareth and the early church by situating the question of Jesus’s self-understanding within its appropriate context in early Judaism. In so doing, Brant Pitre has made a strong case that all four canonical gospels present us with a Jesus who understood himself to be divine and that it is plausible that the historical Jesus did as well. Even more impressively, he has done so in a book that is readable and enjoyable.”

John of History, Baptist of Faith

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this erudite study, James McGrath has managed to advance our scholarly understanding of the continuity and relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth while simultaneously laying the foundations for future historical research. McGrath expertly navigates difficult questions and sources with historiographical sophistication and advances bold new hypotheses. This study expands the horizons of current scholarship and will likely be referenced for years to come.”

Rethinking the Dates of the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Chronology provides us with a window into the history of the earliest followers of Jesus and can help to establish an important piece of the contexts in which the books of the New Testament were written. In this rigorous yet accessible book, Bernier presents a compelling case for relatively early dates for the New Testament texts. Rethinking the Dates of the New Testament provides readable, fair, and concise presentations of the central questions, passages, arguments, and debates pertaining to the chronology of the composition of each book of the New Testament. This makes it a fantastic introduction to a key scholarly issue. At the same time, Bernier’s arguments are methodologically grounded and careful, resulting in evidence-based conclusions that are reasonable and responsible. The book is engaging and clear, making it a good resource for students, but it is also the sort of historically and logically rigorous work that will make it a must-read for anyone interested in historical approaches to the New Testament or early Christianity.”

The Realia Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“There has been a longstanding need for accessible archaeological information that is relevant to the study of Jesus and the Gospels. David Fiensy meets this need with a book that is readable and approachable while also being rigorous, comprehensive, and steeped in ongoing conversations in the archaeology of Jewish Galilee in the early Roman period. This book will be the go-to reference on the shelf that we reach for when looking for reliable and accessible information on the archaeological and historical context of Jesus and the Gospel of Luke.”

The Underwater Basilica of Nicaea

History & Biography

“This book is a wonderfully readable overview of the archaeology and history of the underwater basilica of Nicaea. It is simultaneously an accessible introduction to the history and archaeology of early Christianity in the years following the Constantinian shift. Good for students and scholars alike, The Underwater Basilica of Nicaea draws readers into the world of Christianity in the fourth century by addressing the major scholarly questions about the basilica, including whether it might have been the original meeting place of the First Ecumenical Council. Few books on the archaeology of early Christianity are this readable and accessible!”