Nijay K. Gupta

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“David Garland has been a trusted voice in New Testament studies for decades, and I have turned to his 1 Corinthians commentary too many times to count. With a fresh look at the biblical text and significant engagement with recent scholarship, Garland has made a great commentary even better with this second edition.”

A Week in the Life of a Slave

Fiction

“In the New Testament, Paul's letter to Philemon is rather small—a mere page or two. But Byron has managed to reveal a massive world of Paul's imprisonment, busy ministry work in the Lycus valley, broken relationships, new friendships, and the messy reality of life in first-century churches, full of both mundane problems but also great beauty and grace. Learning through story is a gift for the learner, and Byron is an excellent teacher.”

A Woman's Place Is in the Story

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Some have said women should be seen and not heard; others think women shouldn't be seen or heard. But Scripture includes and affirms the presence, voices, and actions of numerous women. Sandra Glahn proves herself a master teacher by highlighting some of the many ways in which women are not just present in the Bible but, in fact, play crucial roles in the grand story of the gospel. You will not just learn about the women of the Bible; you will also learn how to read the Bible well.”

An Anomalous Jew

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Even though contextualizing Paul is necessary in order to understand him, Bird argues that Paul nevertheless defies categorization. He was a maverick apostle, an inimitable thinker, and an anomalous Jew. Bird cogently sets Paul within his world, not to domesticate him, but to draw out his peculiarity. This is engaging reading, peppered with fresh insight into the historical Paul.”

Archaeology and the Ministry of Paul

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“A city name is often just a dot on a map until you visit and experience that place. Most readers of Paul’s letters cannot afford to go on a tour of the Roman world, but deSilva has offered the next best thing: an expert guided tour through key locations in Paul’s life and ministry. You will see Paul’s world come alive in the pages of this book, and it is bound to enrich your reading of Acts and Paul’s letters.”

Being God's Image

Theology

“To really know who you are, you need to know where you came from. Carmen Imes takes this idea seriously and walks through Genesis and other parts of Scripture to capture God's plan for creation, especially human image bearers. If you are looking for wisdom on personal identity and calling—and how to love, respect, and partner with fellow humans—this is a steady guide.”

Between History and Spirit

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In recent years, Craig Keener has become a respected expert on Acts. In this volume he offers probing explorations into various interesting historical, exegetical, and theological questions and concerns. Few scholars that I know can wear so comfortably the hats of judicious historian, incisive exegete, and inspiring theologian.”

Black Lives Matter to Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Jerkins argues that an 'I don't see color' attitude toward race and ethnicity is not a biblical perspective, certainly not reflective of Luke's Gospel and the book of Acts.”

Calm and Quiet My Soul

Women

“Pastors need care and encouragement, busy pastors who are mothering their children all the more. Alyssa Lynn Bell demonstrates not only that mothers are needed in pastoral ministry, but also that they reflect the glory and grace of the mothering God we praise. Mothers will love this book, but it will be a blessing and balm for the soul of anyone who wants to better know the God who cares.”

Christ and Culture in the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The apostle Paul told the Corinthians that, though they be in the world, they must not be caught up in worldliness. But what should the proper relationship be between church and world? James Thompson brings together insight from biblical studies, history, theology, and sociology to offer more than superficial answers. The New Testament bears witness to the church as an alternative community. Personal and communal identities matter, and Thompson offers rich food for thought for the Christian imagination.”

Conquerors Not Captives

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“On the hot topic of the ‘I’ of Romans 7, Dodson and Motl model expert exegesis: attentive to historical context, insightful reading of Romans as a whole, and inspiring in terms of understanding Pauline theology and biblical theology more widely. Concise, well-written―and convincing!”

Cruciformity

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

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Cultural Christians in the Early Church

History & Biography

“Greed, lust, selfishness, prejudice, Christian nationalism—we wrestle with all these issues in the twenty-first-century church. But we moderns are not alone. In this poignant and perceptive work of historical and cultural analysis, Williams shows that such vices have plagued Christian communities from the beginning. She hopes that these ancients can put up a mirror for us to see our own blind spots and vices in their stories. But it’s not all bad news. The early church had those few but powerful witnesses to the authentic, countercultural, and transformative way of Jesus. Williams creatively uses early Christian history to illuminate the narrow road of faithful discipleship.”

Demystifying Evil

Theology

“Jesus taught us to pray, 'Deliver us from evil.' Jesus believed in the destructive power of evil, and he warned us to avoid and combat it. Ingrid Faro equips us to do just that by explaining what Scripture says about evil. She masterfully moves between simple explanation, rich theological analysis, and poignant personal stories. This is not a dull treatise on evil; it is a call to embrace and participate in the grace of God to bring goodness to the world.”

Discovering Biblical Equality

Theology

“The earlier editions of Discovering Biblical Equality were foundational for my understanding of men and women in the Bible. This third edition retains the best of what came before and adds lots of fresh materials to strengthen the case for biblical equality and mutuality. This continues to be the best all-in-one resource for understanding a Christian theology of women in ministry, family, and society.”

Do Black Lives Matter?

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“These expertly argued essays draw together various disciplines to form a chorus of voices that not only affirm black lives, but also testify to Scripture’s call for justice, human dignity, and diverse unity. This book showcases how Christian Scripture and tradition can speak to some of the most important issues in life today. Those who have eyes, let them read!”

Embedded Genres in the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Brown has distinguished herself as an expert on biblical hermeneutics and exegesis, and here she illuminates ‘embedded genres,’ micro-literary pieces within a larger text. Brown offers a convincing case that readers benefit greatly from keen awareness of where these embedded units occur, how they deserve special attention, and how they affect the whole. She fills a gap left by textbooks that often miss this important topic.”

Embodied

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“I read Embodied in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down. Sprinkle once again handles an important conversation with honesty and authenticity, humility, wisdom, and grace. Sprinkle is careful to make this about more than theological debates. He keeps the focus on the real lives of people who deserve dignity, respect, and love. I am disappointed in myself for not knowing enough about this subject before reading Embodied. I am thankful for Sprinkle’s extensive study and wise Christian reflections.”

Finding God in Suffering

Christian Living

“It is one thing to study the Christian faith in a distant and cold academic way. It is a whole other thing to see the Christian faith lived out in someone’s real life. Siu Fung Wu writes about his own fascinating life with authenticity and transparency—the good and bad, the darkness and the light. The theme of Wu’s life isn’t that Jesus takes away problems or suffering, but that he meets us there and knows our pain. He brings hope because he leads us forward on the path well-trodden by his weathered feet. I am thankful that Wu has shared the gospel in these pages, and shared his life as well.”