Matthew J. Lynch

1 John

Theology

“Cantey offers a direct challenge to Christians who would look lightly on the divisions that have marked the Church throughout its history. Arguing from an avowedly Orthodox perspective on history, the contemporary Church, and the book of First John, Cantey challenges Christians to consider the problem of disunity as a kind of 'New Docetism.' Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant believers alike will find Cantey's book insightful, confrontational, and provocative.”

Being God's Image

Theology

“In this companion to Bearing God's Name, Carmen Imes offers a brilliant and compelling study of the imago Dei. While Bearing God's Name accents the unique vocation of God's people, Being God's Image foregrounds the remarkable status, dignity, and value that all humanity shares. Being is not divorced from bearing, but the distinction matters—in particular when thinking about gender, disability, race, suffering, and community. As readers sit at the table enjoying a rich biblical-theological feast, they're treated to the stories and people from Imes's journey who reflect the variegated light and life of the One in whose image we all are made.”

Ezra-Nehemiah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Schnittjer's commentary is the most textually attuned study of Ezra-Nehemiah that I've read. It attends thoughtfully to a period of Judah's story when God's work was not through signs and wonders but through archival documents, lists, letters, and decrees. The volume features rich commentary and in-depth reflections on some of the ethically challenging aspects of Ezra-Nehemiah, taking seriously the concerns of modern readers but also letting the text speak. I can't recommend this commentary enough!”

Hesed, the Seed of the Biblical Story

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Some of the most important ideas in Scripture cannot be pinned down but are instead the generative source of much that is good and beautiful in God's world. Ḥesed is like that, by Matheny's reckoning. Rather than it being a reductive primary theme, Matheny shows how ḥesed—both divine and human—helps unlock theological impulses in the Torah, Prophets, and Writings. Ḥesed is something to look at and see with!”

How to Study the Bible's Use of the Bible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“How to Study the Bible’s Use of the Bible offers readers a front row seat to key developments in the study of Scripture’s engagement with Scripture. Schnittjer and Harmon help readers navigate choices that that confront readers of the Bible's interconnections. Jam-packed chapters trace the implications of a guiding claim that the New Testament’s use of the Old follows interpretive practices that already matured within the Old Testament.”

Just Discipleship

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Jesus says that the kingdom is not for all who say 'Lord, Lord,' but for those 'who do the will of my Father.' Just Discipleship takes seriously Jesus' call to heed the Father's will by tapping into the justice-rich lodes that fill Scripture's pages. Rhodes's study is deeply personal, rigorously exegetical, and inspiring. Rather than leaving readers depleted and disheartened by the insurmountable problems of injustice, Just Discipleship will leave readers captivated by the gospel's scope and vision for holistic discipleship. I pray that churches—especially those with privileged legacies—take up the challenges and opportunities that this book offers.”

Reading the Pentateuch as Christian Scripture

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This textbook will jolt readers awake to the riches and depths of the Pentateuch. Beldman and Rhodes are engaging and reliable guides through the Torah's complex terrain. They don't shy away from the hard stuff, but they also help you rediscover familiar passages. What a gift to have this book!”

The Characterization of an Empire

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Biblical scholars usually treat Assyria as a 'background' issue that sheds light elsewhere. Mary Hom brings Assyria into the spotlight as a biblical character in its own right, and with true insight and sagacity. Her literary analysis of Assyria in Kings and Chronicles attends to ways that biblical authors personalize, caricature, and re-interpret the empire in relation to the rise and fall of Israel and Judah. This study complements her earlier study of Assyria in Isaiah, bringing the mighty and alluring empire into literary and theological life. Narrative critics of the Bible—take note!”