Matthew W. Levering

When the Son of Man Didn't Come

Theology

“This pellucid book shows the fruitfulness of combining historical-critical and theological approaches to Scripture. The authors grant that Jesus spoke of an imminent consummation of the kingdom that did not happen. But they point out that throughout scripture, God reserves to himself the decision about when to fulfill prophecies; and God does so—without negating his eternity—by cooperating with his often wayward people. It is therefore just like the biblical God to grant his people further time to repent and to develop their new covenantal relationship with him. There can hardly be a more important topic for Christian scholars today, and this book brings to bear cutting-edge historical-critical scholarship and high-level theology to persuasively locate the solution in the mercy that characterizes God's historical dealings with his people.”

Who Do You Say I Am?

Theology

“Too easily, even believers become almost agnostic about God. We prefer to keep things amorphous, universal, esoterically spiritual—because we fear the fleshly love that meets us on the cross. The deeply moving and inspiring essays in this volume invite us to see and touch and hear Jesus Christ again.”

Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't

Theology

“In a few short years, Ortlund has become one of the world’s leading Christian scholars. This book delivers on its pledge to be both scholarly and inspiring. Writing from the heart, he shows us the eminent plausibility of the existence of God—and of the resurrection of Jesus. Ultimately, what sets this book apart is that Ortlund never overpromises and always engages the best counterarguments with scrupulous fairness, demonstrating in the process an amazing mastery of the Christian tradition and philosophical and scientific literature. A book to savor, and to pass on to friends and family.”

Wisdom of Solomon

Theology

“The New Testament volumes in this series have served me as a constant resource: deeply scholarly, firmly in touch with the Catholic tradition, and impressively readable and teachable. But among Christians today, the Old Testament often is neglected or treated as unintelligible--with the result being a tragic impoverishment of faith. Giszczak's inaugural Old Testament volume is evidence that the same qualities that have set this series apart will be on display in its commentaries on the Old Testament. All Catholics should have these trustworthy volumes at hand.”

Wonderfully Made

Theology

“Love of God and love of Christ, yes—but why love our bodies? This book places Christian teaching on sex and marriage into their true context in light of the creation, fall, and redemption of our bodies. Kleinig joyfully lifts up our bodies as God's gift, whose purpose is to foster self-giving love, building communion with each other and with God in Christ and his Spirit. With scriptural depth, and without minimizing the ugliness of sin and death, Kleinig shows us how our bodies belong to God's good news of salvation, love, and life. This book is an invitation not only to a more faithful practice of singleness or marriage, but also to a deeper sense of what it means to worship the incarnate Lord.”