Michael J. Gorman

Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Corinthians

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Timothy Brookins makes his most robust case yet for the ‘Stoic thesis’ to explain the situation and the habitus reflected in 1 Corinthians 1–4 and thus, essentially, the rest of the letter. All who are seriously interested in 1 Corinthians must wrestle with his detailed exegesis and with his comprehensive proposal concerning the Christ-believing, ‘sub-Stoic school’ of the wise and spiritual in Corinth—its identity, origin, convictions, and relation to Paul.”

Reimagining Biblical Politics

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Scripture declares, 'God reigns' and 'Jesus is Lord'—political language from Genesis to Revelation. But what do such claims mean and not mean? In readable, perceptive (and provocative) prose, with real-life examples and practical guidance, Michael Rhodes invites us to reimagine the Bible's varied political texts as manifestations of 'outpost politics' and 'pilgrim politics.' This is a timely and much-needed book as political division and even political idolatry pervade countries and churches.”

Resurrecting Justice

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Romans is a rich document encompassing multiple important themes, but the one Douglas Harink traces—justice—is often overlooked. This provocative book will therefore surprise many readers, but they will find it to be an engaging treatment of a neglected yet significant theme, punctuated with stimulating reflection questions. (The section on Romans 13:1-7 is alone worth the price of the book.) Resurrecting Justice is especially important for Christians today, who need to understand, proclaim, and participate in the peculiar messianic justice of God.”

Revelation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Rob Dalrymple’s well-researched and well-documented (yet very readable) commentary challenges many of the misinterpretations of Revelation in vogue today. He rightly sees the last book of the Bible as a story of God’s nonviolent love in Christ, and therefore a summons to hope and to sacrificial, Christlike witness. This commentary should be widely read and its interpretation taken seriously.”

Revelation

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“If Revelation is not a book for speculation about the antichrist and the millennium, what is it? Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett have gifted the church, especially (but not only) its evangelical wing, with a revelation about Revelation. It is a call for dissident discipleship. This challenging but also pastoral book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the new forces of Babylon confronting the church and the world today.”

Revelation for the Rest of Us

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“If Revelation is not a book for speculation about the antichrist and the millennium, what is it? Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett have gifted the church, especially (but not only) its evangelical wing, with a revelation about Revelation. It is a call for dissident discipleship. This challenging but also pastoral book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the new forces of Babylon confronting the church and the world today.”

Roman Imperial Texts

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“From Matthew to Revelation, the New Testament presents good news that can be adequately interpreted only in view of its setting in the Roman Empire. Scholars, students, and all readers of the New Testament are therefore in Mark Reasoner’s debt for preparing this first-rate collection of relevant Roman imperial sources, presented fairly with minimal interpretation. I trust it will receive wide circulation and use.”

Romans

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Frank Matera's commentary focusing on God's saving righteousness revealed in the gospel is a lucid exposition of Romans. It introduces the major interpretive options for key issues, provides careful exegesis in conversation with other interpreters, and both highlights and engages the letter's profound theological claims. It is therefore a great gift not only to students but also to seasoned interpreters of Paul.”

Salvific Intentionality in 1 Corinthians

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this carefully researched book, Scott Goode convincingly demonstrates that Paul thought ordinary believers could, and should, be agents of God’s saving work in their relationships with outsiders, insiders, and those on the fence. In their particular contexts, they are to imitate Paul and, ultimately, Christ himself. Salvific Intentionality in 1 Cortinthians is a highly important contribution to both Pauline studies and contemporary church life.”

Scripture, Cultures, and Criticism

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This collection of essays is a fitting tribute to a giant of Pauline studies. Each essay honors Bob Jewett by both celebrating and moving beyond his own historical, exegetical, interdisciplinary, and cross-cultural contributions and commitments. It is especially appropriate today that voices from non-Western and indigenous cultures, like those included in this volume, be heard and engaged.”

Self-Giving Love

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Philippians is my favorite letter from the apostle Paul, and now Dean Flemming’s masterful engagement with this gem has become my favorite travel guide to the letter. It is eloquent, perceptive, and relevant to Christians today―just like the letter itself. Philippians is full of joy, community, and (above all) Jesus the self-giving Lord of love. Dean’s exposition of it will richly reward any and all who read it.”

Sin and Its Remedy in Paul

Theology

“Despite its popularity in humanity as a whole, sin is something of a neglected topic among interpreters of the Apostle Paul. This collection of stellar essays by prominent scholars reveals the depth, breadth, and variety of the Pauline perspective(s) on sin/Sin, thereby helping us also to better understand the amazing sin-conquering, transformative grace of God revealed in Christ and experienced through the Spirit.”

Suffering in Paul

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

The Affections of Christ Jesus

Theology

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

The Beginning of Paul’s Gospel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is a stellar collection of essays by a cadre of eminent Pauline scholars. The rich, carefully argued essays shed new light on important aspects of Romans 1–4, especially on interpretative controversies old and new. Every serious student of Romans should therefore engage this stimulating volume.”

The Deliverance of God

Theology

“Douglas Campbell's continuation of the quest for Paul's gospel is a bold exercise in deconstruction and reconstruction. One may disagree with parts of his analysis, or take a somewhat different route to the same destination, but his overal thesis is persuasive; for Paul, justification is liberative, participatory, transformative, Trinitarian, and communal. This is a truly theological and ecumenical work with which all serious students of Paul must now come to terms.”

The Drama of Ephesians

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Timothy Gombis has written an eloquent and compelling engagement with Ephesians as an invitation to participate in God's subversive, dramatic rescue mission: to redeem a broken world through Christ and his cross-shaped church. It is a model of theological and missional interpretation of Scripture, and those who read it will see Ephesians--and themselves--in a whole new light.”

The Kingdom of God

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this in-depth but very readable book, Nicholas Perrin offers compelling insight after compelling insight into the nature of the kingdom of God, King Jesus, and the people of the kingdom. Perrin enriches our understanding of the kingdom, especially concerning its deep Old Testament roots, but he also calls us to greater kingdom living—even if that entails suffering.”

The Mind of the Spirit

Theology

“Keener has filled a significant gap in Pauline studies as only he could do: with thousands of references to ancient sources to help us understand Paul's perspectives in context. The result is a work full of exegetical, theological, and even pastoral insight into the human mind according to Paul--especially the mind transformed in Christ.”

The New Testament around the World

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The excellent scholarly essays in this important book, covering aspects of the New Testament from Matthew to Revelation, demonstrate the significance of contextual scriptural interpretation. Each chapter makes an important contribution, and the book as a whole is part of a seismic shift in the field of New Testament studies. I hope this volume is widely read by scholars and students alike.”