May Young

Comfort in the Ashes

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“Michelle Keener has provided an excellent resource for those who want to become better stewards of other people's pain. Her research on trauma and the book of Job are insightful and invaluable. This book is instructive for individuals as well as church communities on how to deal with trauma in ways that promote healing.”

Evil in Genesis

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Dr. Faro provides a thorough study on evil in Genesis that doesn’t only focus on isolated words, sentences, or individual pericopes. Her contextual, lexical-literary approach offers helpful insights and interesting connections between evil, sight, perspective, and goodness. Definitely a must read for those who are interested in these concepts!”

Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Reading the Old Testament can be confusing if we don’t understand the various contexts in which the people in Israel lived, ate, married, worshiped, engaged in warfare, and viewed kingship, etc. This helpful volume by Dr. Elizabeth Backfish and Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliott examines how Israel’s cultural contexts can enrich our understanding of Israel’s theologies. The thoughtful trajectory of each chapter moves from an insightful archaeological discussion of Israel’s cultural context to an exploration of how that understanding affects our theology of the Hebrew Bible. It is a valuable resource for those interested in a deeper understanding of the Old Testament.”

Hesed, the Seed of the Biblical Story

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Jennifer Matheny provides an engaging and accessible analysis for ḥesed, which has become a familiar Hebrew word in both the church and academy. This book reenvisions the creative possibilities of ḥesed as a seed that communicates potential possibilities through story, poetry, and other texts found in the Old Testament. Her careful work traces the breadth and possibilities for understanding the diversity and complexity of this term within the fuller context of Scripture. A very helpful and inspiring read!”

Reading Wisdom and Psalms as Christian Scripture

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This wonderful volume orients readers to relevant themes and literary techniques and enriches our understanding of these notable wisdom and poetic books as Christian Scripture. Ansberry engages with important theological themes that have relevance for living out our faith in humility, faithfulness, and honesty before the Lord. The beautiful illustrations are invaluable and contribute to an enhanced reading experience.”

What the Bible Says about the Dangers of Self-Deception

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Dr. Joseph Pak traces the concept of self-deception throughout the Bible. He thoughtfully points out the close connection between self-deception and the fallenness of the human heart with its selfish desires, pride, and rejection of truth. The work also explores how the New Testament addresses this concept with those who profess faith without having genuine faith. His attentive exegetical work on Scripture can be likened to a mirror for our own soul. A very helpful book for those interested in this topic.”