N. T. Wright

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Studying the Gospels is daunting for the beginner and difficult even for the seasoned scholar. Mike Bird here slices a path through the tangled mess of older hypotheses and offers clear guidelines for the way forward. . . . Everyone will profit enormously from wrestling with the issues presented here in a fresh and compelling manner.”

The Lord’s Prayer

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Faced with this book on the Lord’s Prayer, I have three questions. Do I agree with all the interpretations? No, but the range of mate- rial discussed here is so rich that I can think about them afresh for myself. Did I go along with all the theology? No, but the larger con- text here, from the prayers of ancient Greece, Rome, and Israel to those of spiritual and theological giants of every age, has opened my eyes to unguessed treasures. Did it make me want to pray and give me fresh resources to do so? Yes. Abundantly. That’s what matters.”

The Lost World of Genesis One

Science & Faith

“John Walton's expertise in the Ancient Near Eastern sources enables him to shed a flood of new and unexpected light on the deeper meaning of Genesis 1. The Creator, Genesis is saying, designed heaven and earth as a great temple with the intention of coming to live in it himself--and the sabbath isn't just a nice break after the work is done, but the moment when he takes up residence in the world he has just made. The implications of this resonate right through the rest of the Bible. This is not just a book to invite 'creationists' to think differently; it is a book to help all Bible students read the whole of Scripture with fresh eyes.”

The Old Testament Canon of the New Testament Church

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This book is a fine example of massive scholarship gracefully employed. The wealth of Roger Beckwith's detailed learning is matched by the clarity and cogency of the case he argues. A work of great importance to both historical study and ecumenical endeavor, it will remain the standard treatment of the Old Testament canon for a very long time to come.”