Mark W. Wilson

Fiction

“Using historical time travel brilliantly, deSilva incarnates the Christian community in Ephesus in the late first century AD. The challenges faced by believers—Christ versus Caesar, economic participation or marginalization, eating idol meat or abstaining—are effectively portrayed by characters known from texts and inscriptions. The reader feels the struggles of brothers and sisters trying to obey God as a fledgling minority while living in this political, commercial, and religious metropolis.”

Archaeology and the Revelation of John

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This volume complements deSilva's earlier volumes on the archaeology of the world of Jesus and the ministry of Paul. Readers follow the geographical contours of Revelation from the province of Asia to Patmos and each of the seven churches in order. The book concludes, perhaps surprisingly, by traveling to Rome, unnamed but ever-present in John's Apocalypse. Over two hundred photographs and maps amply illustrate the volume, particularly the archaeological remains at each site. Whether you plan to visit Revelation's places personally or virtually, deSilva's guide immerses you in the visual world of John's first audience.”

Beyond 400

History & Biography

“"This book stretched my thinking and articulates future directions for Baptists around the world. As a Baptist denominational leader, I appreciate its position that a denomination is not a church but rather a resource and service provider enabling local churches to fulfill their mission.”

Leading a Church in a Time of Sexual Questioning

Church Leadership & Ministry

“A must-read for church leaders. Bruce’s treatment of a controversial topic is done with grace and biblical truth. . . . I encourage readers to dive in with an open mind, allowing God to change your heart, knowing God’s truth will remain forever.”

On the Face of the Deep

World Religions

“In this volume, Stutzman challenges Bible readers to make a paradigm shift: to read the text from the perspective of the sea rather than the land. With a broad sweep he surveys Jewish and Greco-Roman history to show how the sea played a prominent role in these ancient societies, their traditions, and their texts. He rightly points to how Jesus, the apostles, and the early believers shifted their ministries to the sea. In the first century AD, the largest cities were all ports, so to reach those cities with the gospel, ships and sailors had to become part of the New Testament story. Stutzman sprinkles the text with personal anecdotes related to his two decades of sailing the Mediterranean with his wife, Janet, sharing insider knowledge especially related to the sea journeys of Paul. All aboard for a great read!”

Paul, Apostle of Grace

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Thielman’s reconstruction of Paul’s life from Acts and the canonical letters is both readable and stimulating. His description of Paul’s travels is especially evocative. Utilizing the latest scholarship on roads and transport in the Roman Empire, he presents the apostle’s journeys in a way that makes geographical and hodological sense.”

Reacting to Life’s Situations

Christian Living

“In this delightful book, Marlin Mull shows us that the Bible provides a relevant response to our challenging situations. Through his extraordinary gift of storytelling, Mull allows biblical characters to speak for themselves about their situations and then brings it home to us in a personal and compelling way.”

Reading the Book of Revelation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Without minimizing the challenges of reading and interpreting Revelation, Stewart presents five principles to help readers successfully tour the visions of its twenty-two chapters. While not everyone, including myself, may agree with every interpretive point, Stewart’s overall argument is clear and compelling. His engaging style makes the volume eminently readable. Those who read Reading Revelation Rightly will understand better this elusive conclusion to the biblical canon, so I highly recommend it!”

The Apostolic Fathers

History & Biography

“Berding's experience of living in Smyrna, the home of Polycarp, serves him well as he brings to life its famous bishop. The stories of the church leaders who once sat at the feet of apostles are little known unfortunately. Hopefully Berding's volume will rectify that. All Christians will enjoy this creative retelling of the stories of Polycarp and the other apostolic fathers as well as the readable translations of their writings.”