Margaret Y. MacDonald

Christian Women in the Patristic World

Theology

“This engaging volume, accessible to students and general readers alike, highlights the theological contributions of women in the second through the fifth centuries CE. Informed by a thorough knowledge of the ancient historical context, the authors offer a nuanced discussion of the fascinating material. This book sheds new light on aspects of women's influence in early Christian communities, with a specific focus on their roles in theological debate and development.”

Destabilizing the Margins

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Kartzow has a rare gift for writing highly accessible but theoretically sophisticated prose. Drawing upon memory theory and concepts of intersectionality, Kartzow pays special attention to the marginalized figures in ancient texts, including the neglected female slave . . . This study greatly advances our understanding of the construction of early Christian identities and will be welcomed by scholars, students, and general readers alike.”

First and Second Timothy and Titus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Hutson's volume takes its place among leading commentaries and innovative studies on the Pastoral Epistles. Reading them as a collection of letters for forming and evaluating ministers, Hutson presents honest and often challenging discussion of cultural differences between the ancient world and our own. Both learned and accessible, this commentary will be of great value to scholars, students, and those engaged in the challenges of contemporary ministry.”

Making Sense of Sex

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Making Sense of Sex could only have been written by a scholar who has spent a decade of research and previously published five scholarly volumes on the topic. Here William Loader presents his main conclusions in a highly accessible format. The lucid prose, anchored with references to primary sources, makes it an indispensable resource for students, but scholars will also find much value in the concise overview. . . . Loader is clearly a worldwide leading expert on sexuality in early Judaism and early Christianity, and his command of the material is detectable on every page.”

Maranatha

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“One of the most important works in recent years to trace the active role of women in the formation of Christian tradition. Corley's thesis is bold and challenging and touches upon central aspects of the study of Christian origins, including the development of the Passion Narratives and empty tomb stories. Drawing upon cross-cultural studies, the volume includes meticulous research on women's lament traditions, women's roles in the cult of the dead, and participation in funerary banquets.”

The Childhood of Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Informed by current research on orality and narrative structure, Aasgard not only furthers our understanding of the content of the document itself including its theology and ethics, but also breaks new ground in reconstructing its social setting and audience . . . Drawing upon his extensive expertise, Aasgard also argues that the document was intended for early Christian children and contributes substantially to the emergence of the investigation children and childhood as a key interdisciplinary subfield within early Christian studies.”

The Making of Christian Morality

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Representing almost two decades of investigation, the essays reflect not only the best of scholarship on socio-historical context, but also thought-provoking dialogue between the ancient texts and modern ethical challenges. This is a learned but also highly accessible book, of interest to a range of readers, including students and senior scholars alike.”

Unity and Diversity in Christ: Interpreting Paul in Context

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“With particular attention to Paul's letter to the Romans, Campbell's work is deeply informed by modern theorists and is methodologically sophisticated. His explorations of the relationship between theology and context often lead to original insights. This is one of the best works available today on the nature of Paul's theology.”