Joshua W. Jipp

Paul and the Giants of Philosophy

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Readers of Paul know well both the difficulty and the importance of interpreting Paul's letters within his cultural context. And this context is one that is marked by beliefs, convictions, and practices that often differ from our own. This fine set of essays provides a service to readers of Paul as it sets forth all kinds of interesting comparative data from Hellenistic and Roman philosophy for interpreting Paul's letters. By comparing Paul with the great philosophers of his age, the reader is able to gain further clarity regarding Paul's understanding of friendship, gift giving, slavery, suffering, the afterlife, and more. Each essay, furthermore, is easily digestible and provides opportunities for further study and research.”

Pauline Churches and Diaspora Jews

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Barclay is one of the premier New Testament scholars of our generation, and this compilation of his essays in one monograph makes an excellent scholarly contribution.”

Power in Weakness

Church Leadership & Ministry

“What kinds of values shape our churches and pastoral leaders in North America? All around us we see churches, pastors, and ministries devoted to success, prestige, excellence, efficiency, influence, and church growth. But what resemblance do these values have with Paul’s consistent emphasis on God’s power revealed in the self-abasement of the humble Christ? Gombis provides not only a theology of Paul’s ministry but also guides us to think with Paul what it would look like if our churches and leaders truly sought to embody Paul’s vision of cruciformity. This is a vision of ministry and pastoral leadership our churches desperately need to hear.”

Prepare, Succeed, Advance, Second Edition

“While nothing can replace face-to-face conversation and counsel, Gupta's eminently readable little book is one I will recommend to students as it provides a succinct but thorough guide for those who are discerning or planning to pursue an advanced degree in biblical studies. Furthermore, Gupta's wisdom, tips for self-care, and balance are on display in each chapter.”

Reading Paul as Christian Scripture

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“I am amazed that Campbell has produced such a robust interpretation of Paul’s life and letters in such a succinct manner! This text is perfectly suited for undergraduate students and those in need of an exciting but readable interpretation of the basics of Paul’s letters.”

Reading Philippians

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Gupta offers a remarkably accessible and rich introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Philippians. Gupta is an ideal guide for all non-specialists wanting to learn how to read a Pauline letter with attention to its theological, historical, and exegetical texture.”

Salvation

Theology

“Barber offers a robust, edifying, and multifaceted account of God's gracious gift of salvation. With his eye primarily on the biblical text and secondarily upon the Catechism, Barber's work will help clarify misconceptions Protestants have regarding the Catholic understanding of salvation and helpfully shines light on where true differences remain.”

Spiritual Practices of Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“What does it mean to follow Jesus in the twenty-first century? Wright provides a stimulating account of what this might look like through a close reading of three of Jesus' primary spiritual practices in Luke's Gospel. She sets forth Jesus' spiritual practices through convincing exegesis, situating Jesus in his historical context, and through examining the reception of Jesus' teachings in the early church. Wright successfully shows how Jesus is the supremely good king and teacher who calls his people to a distinctive way of life. We need more books like this helping to point the way forward to how Jesus' practices—specifically simplicity, humility, and prayer—can shape the lives of would-be disciples of Jesus.”

Studies in Luke, Acts, and Paul

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Reading these essays has provided me with the opportunity to reflect on how much of my own scholarship has been worked out and articulated in conversation with Kavin Rowe. This is undoubtedly due to the fact that Rowe’s work is marked by strong exegetical readings of texts, careful historical analysis, and theological and methodological sophistication. There are places where I have ongoing questions and see matters differently than Rowe. But there are not as many scholars who do indeed attempt to think so holistically and this gives his work a certain excitement and energy that makes him always worth reading and engaging.”

Subversive Witness

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“us how the stories of Moses, Esther, Paul and Silas, and Jesus should form the church to be a people patterned after the character of Jesus, who used his power and privilege for the good of those most in need. I can’t wait to use this book as required reading in my own courses!”

The Life of the World to Come

Theology

“An intellectually stimulating and edifying account of the coherence of humanity's supreme good consisting in both the bodily resurrection and the vision of God. Wide-ranging in canonical scope, careful in exegetical argument, and illuminating in its drawing upon church tradition, this is theological exegesis at its finest!”