Karen R. Keen

A Place at His Table

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“What I so appreciate about Joel Hollier's contribution on this controversial topic is its high regard for Scripture and faithful Christian practice. With humility and grace, Hollier cross-culturally translates common affirming arguments on same-sex relationships for an evangelical audience. A book worthy of our consideration.”

Living a Theology of Gender

Theology

“Finally, a theology of gender that is practicable in real life and offers an alternative to the reductionistic debates! Fellipe do Vale's Living a Theology of Gender is an excellent resource that goes beyond prescriptions, prompting reflection for discernment in everyday contexts. Drawing on Augustine, do Vale challenges us to consider how and why we love particular social goods. He moves beyond abstract theology to contemplate our relationships with politics, marketing, clothing, food, and other things that shape gender identity in daily life. How might our affections communicate love of God, neighbor, enemy, and self? Importantly, do Vale brings much-needed compassion into the conversation by being realistic about the gap between the imperfect world we live in now and the world we long for in the age to come. This book accomplishes a rare feat in challenging people on all sides to reflect on their loves in light of God.”

The Bible in the Early Church

History & Biography

“Reading The Bible in the Early Church is like being transported across time to experience Scripture the way the first believers would have encountered it. In this excellent, accessible book, Justo González allows us to see the Bible come together before our eyes from separate scrolls, to codices, to the printing press. But he doesn’t stop there; he immerses us in the world of early Christians to show us what their relationship with Scripture was like in everyday practice, worship, and interpretation. This book is a wonderful introductory resource that fosters gratitude for the generations that preserved and passed down the Bible to us.”