Judith Lieu

Bullies and Saints

History & Biography

“In this deeply personally motivated book, John Dickson challenges his readers to face up to the long history of violence and retribution carried out by those who bear the name of Christ and his church, yet also offers a plea for the equally long history of self-giving for the sake of others. Rather like a long-distance guided railway journey, he visits key moments and individuals in the history of the western church, drawing on recent scholarship and on the writers of the time, refusing to let his audience dwell only on the beauty spots but clearly hoping that it is their example that will provide hope and inspiration for the future. While this may give sceptics from outside the church pause, it will best have served its purpose if it enables those within to come to a better understanding of the dark side of their own heritage and of the shadows it casts even over the present and to move forward in humility.”

Ethnicity and Inclusion

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Following Luke

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Readers of William Loader’s colloquial and engaging translation will find themselves experiencing Luke’s story of Jesus in new and immediate ways, accompanied by his helpful explanations and suggestions for reflection as they follow Jesus in Luke’s company.”

Peter in Early Christianity

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This rich collection of essays makes a significant contribution to the growing interest in the 'after-life' as well as the 'real life' of the founding figures of the Jesus movement and of early Christianity. The breadth of topics and the variety of scholarly perspectives hint at the lively conversations that lie behind the essays. Readers will find here much stimulation to probe further into the figure of Peter.”

The Next Quest for the Historical Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This important volume is much more than ‘yet another quest for the historical Jesus’; the breadth of expertise of its collaborators and the range of contextual perspectives it explores set a new standard that will make it essential reading for all 21st-century students of Jesus of Nazareth and of the origins of the movement he inspired.”