Judith Gundry

Sex, Then and Now

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“There is no better guide to the Bible’s teaching on sex and sexuality within its ancient contexts than William Loader. This deceivingly slim volume contains a wealth of historical information that is easily accessible and sure to open up new and fruitful conversations on these controversial topics.”

Thinking through Paul

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Thinking through Paul is a winning combination of richly illustrated, introductory material on Paul and the Pauline corpus (chaps. 1–10) and discussion of Paul’s “theological discourse” (chaps. 11–13). Many up-to-date and judicious discussions of debated issues in Pauline studies are included, studded with illuminating primary and secondary source quotations. The authors stress Paul’s “apocalyptic narrative” as providing coherence to the letters, as well as reconstruct other metanarratives—about the covenant people Israel and the Roman imperial order—that help contextualize Paul within Jewish and Roman milieux. Students will be well-served by this up-to-date, expert, and user-friendly textbook, which aims not only to inform but also to foster a christocentric ethos.”

What Grace Is

Theology

“Written in easily accessible prose, this book of meditations on divine grace highlights the less obvious ways that this theme permeates the whole of Scripture. God’s grace finds its intended recipients―the sinners Adam and Eve, the scoundrel Jacob, the mean brothers of Joseph, the barren Hannah, the widow Naomi, the idolatrous Israelites, the adulterer and murderer David, the prodigal son, and many more. Each chapter closes with reflections and study questions. There is no more learned resource for private devotional and group Bible study on grace in the Bible than this book by premier New Testament scholar, Craig Evans.”