Joy A. Schroeder

Curious Cases

Church Leadership & Ministry

“People’s lives are messy—and so is ministry. Pastor Renner’s collection of case studies, inspired by real-life events, will prompt reflection and conversation about pastoral practice in complicated situations.”

Telling a Fuller Story

History & Biography

“This critically important anthology contains essential resources for anyone who wants to understand the experiences of African American Lutherans in predominantly white institutional settings. Authors of these essays combed archives and historical records to uncover rich historical data about individuals’ lived experiences. Mark A. Granquist provides a concise, readable overview of Black US Lutheran history. Denise L. Rector’s introductory essay sensitively situates these articles in their historical framework and offers insightful reflections on the ethics of telling racial history.”

The Absence of God in Biblical Rape Narratives

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In her sensitive, insightful reading of biblical rape narratives, Leah Schulte powerfully combines scholarly rigor with compassion for ancient and modern victims of sexual violence. Through her study of God’s absence—and community failure—in biblical stories of rape, Schulte calls on modern communities to work for justice and protection for survivors of violence.”

Women in the Story of Jesus

Women

“In this superb anthology we hear from a veritable cloud of witnesses: women preachers, educators, biblical commentators, suffragists, social activists, novelists, and poets. These female biblical interpreters—most of them previously overlooked by scholars—can now be restored to their rightful place in the history of New Testament interpretation.”

Women of War, Women of Woe

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This superb anthology is an excellent introduction to nineteenth-century women's astonishingly diverse perspectives on the Bible, gender roles, war and violence, morality, and social issues. Taylor and de Groot have assembled excerpts from a wonderful array of women who commented on Joshua and Judges. . . . Perfect for college and seminary classes.”