Marion Ann Taylor

Bloody, Brutal, and Barbaric?

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The well-chosen book title, Bloody, Brutal, and Barbaric?, draws readers into the violent world of the Old Testament that offends so many postmodern readers. Webb and Oeste present the pros and cons of traditional approaches to genocide and war rape before making a strong case for 'a theological reading of the biblical text with an eye to hermeneutical, ethical, canonical, and ancient-cultural contexts.' Thoughtful readers of Scripture will treasure this book because it answers their own questions and responds to those for whom the troubling texts of the Old Testament present a barrier to faith.”

The Fate of the Man of God from Judah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Yoon’s close narrative and theological reading of 1 Kings 13 take us to the heart of one of the most provocative and intriguing stories in the Old Testament story. Yoon opens up this vexing story about a man of God from Judah and the old-line prophet that has intrigued readers throughout history in a fresh way. He not only explains the story in a convincing way but calls readers to serious theological and ethical reflections upon the issues raised by story.”

The Gospel According to Eve

History & Biography

“The Gospel According to Eve is a must-read for anyone interested in how the story of Eve has impacted women's and men's lives throughout history. It allows the forgotten and silenced voices of women who challenged the powerful forces of tradition and culture to speak again as they defend women's worth and dignity—and their right to access education and to preach and teach the gospel. Benckhuysen's timely work furthers ongoing discussions about women's nature and roles in the family as well as the body of Christ. It promises to be a great resource for the study, the classroom, and the church.”

Valiant or Virtuous?

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Suzanne McCarthy’s timely book addresses many of the issues being discussed in current debates about how men and women should relate to each other in the home and in the church. . . . This book encourages men and women to live more full Christian lives as they embrace all their gifts and callings.”

Veiled Intent

History & Biography

“This beautifully written work explores the tactics dissenting women used to introduce their biblical interpretation, theological ideas, and aesthetic theories into print at a time when women were not recognized as full participants in academic discourse. By embedding their fresh and often provocative ideas in such culturally sanctioned feminine forms as poetry, drama, scriptural paraphrase, devotional literature, and educational manuals for teaching children, women pushed boundaries on many fronts. In their diverse writings, they combined 'politics with spirituality, social consciousness with prayer, and human affection with glimpses of powerful divinity as evoked in scripture.' Duquette's work challenges biblical scholars, theologians, and philosophers to expand their canons to include the forgotten writings of women whose ideas not only influenced women they knew but also crossed borders, channels, and oceans.”