Paul Trebilco
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In this lively and engaging commentary, Sean du Toit shows how 1 Peter is an exhortation and encouragement to the readers to live faithfully for Jesus and the gospel in highly challenging situations. Informed by the latest scholarship, Sean opens up the meaning of the text in fresh and vivid ways so we can see the riches of this amazing letter. In sections entitled ‘Fusing the Horizons,’ Sean helps us as readers today to see how we can also be faithful to Jesus, as we face indifference or hostility in secular contexts not too far removed from those of the original readers of 1 Peter.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“John Heil opens up rich and compelling insights into these three letters by paying detailed attention to their micro- and macro-structures. His audience-oriented approach leads him to treat seriously the worship setting in which these letters were first heard and to show that they call for a distinctive ethical worship. He argues persuasively that true worship--involving loving God and loving one another so as to live eternally--is the main theme of these letters. Highly recommended.”
A Way of Reading John’s Gospel
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“The style of John’s Gospel, with its repetition of various key themes and ideas, has often led to debates about quite how this Gospel is structured. In this fascinating book, Graeme Finlay proposes that many parts of John’s Gospel can be seen to be arranged in a chiastic pattern. Finlay calls us to engage in depth with John’s Gospel to see if he is correct—knowing we will be enriched in the process. And without a doubt, Finlay brings much new insight into the Gospel and shows that John is an amazingly sophisticated author. Read and ponder these very interesting proposals!”
Fiction
“What a great book! What was it like to be a Christian in the city of Ephesus in AD 89? How did Christians respond to the challenges posed by life in this large Greco-Roman city with its gods and temples, markets and gymnasia? In this fictional narrative, David DeSilva helps us to enter into the world of believers in Jesus and to see their struggles and joys, their challenges and hopes. We see how various Christian groups responded differently to the pressures they faced, and in the process we come to understand the book of Revelation more deeply. You'll not want to put this book down!”
An Introduction to the Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Encountering the Greek New Testament for the first time can be baffling. It need be no longer! Here is an admirably lucid ‘user guide’ to The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge that contains everything we need to know to read the Greek text with full understanding. The book includes excellent discussions of matters such as the nature of our manuscripts, how decisions about the text are made, and the various textual traditions that we possess. Highly recommended for all readers of the Scriptures!”
Christian Stewardship in Light of Paul’s Collection for the Poor
Work, Money & Leadership
“Paul’s collection for the Jewish Christians in Jerusalem was a fundamental part of his ministry, but it is often overlooked when we think about Paul’s mission work. Drawing on a lifetime of study of the New Testament, Murray Harris comes to our aid and shows us how very much we can learn from this overlooked feature of Paul’s life. This engaging book about Paul’s collection will enable us all to understand ministry, stewardship and practical giving in new ways and from fresh angles.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Mark Keown’s lucid discussions provide expert guidance through the complex issues of authorship, historical setting, genre, and structure of these important but often overlooked books of the New Testament. I also particularly appreciate the detailed treatment of theological themes and emphases of these parts of Scripture. This is a book which fully achieves its goal of providing a clear and comprehensive guide to help us to discover the New Testament anew. Highly recommended!”
Faith and Love in Ignatius of Antioch
Theology
“In this clear and insightful book, Olavi Tarvainen uses faith and love as lenses through which to view the major facets of Ignatius's theology. The result is a lively and readable exposition of what Ignatius says about such key themes as right belief, unity, prayer, justification, humility, mutual love, and ethics. We owe a debt of gratitude to the translator, Jonathon Lookadoo, for bringing this gem of scholarship to a wider readership.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In this excellent book, William Loader gives us a highly readable translation of the Gospel of Luke and an accessible guide to how to interpret the text. Packed full of understanding and insight, Following Luke has clear and immensely helpful discussions of both the overall message of the Gospel of Luke and of individual passages. Preachers, teachers, and students alike will find this a veritable treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration.”
God’s Address—Living with the Triune God, Revised Edition
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“This rich resource nurtures the reading of Scripture in an explicitly Trinitarian way. This workbook will enable groups to read Scripture in a deeper and more theological manner. But it’s not just about reading Scripture—the rich insights and ‘Questions for Reflection’ given here will help the Church to live as the people of the triune God.”
Holy Spirit and Religious Experience in Christian Literature ca. AD 90-200
History & Biography
“Morgan-Wynne's excellent book demonstrated the consistency, contrasts and developments in the early Christians' understanding of the experience of the Holy Spirit from around AD 90 to 200. Since there has been no book like this since 1899, this indispensable guide to a vital topic is even more to be welcomed.”
Theology
“In this excellent book, Graham Twelftree describes the place and practice of exorcism among the early Christians. He discusses Jesus as an exorcist, the way exorcism does or does not feature in the various strands of the New Testament, and exorcism in the second century in both Christian texts and those of their critics. His balanced and insightful scholarship will be of immense value to scholars and students alike. This book will make a major contribution to this important but comparatively neglected area of study.”
World Religions
“How should believers live today in a multifaith world? Dr. Robinson argues convincingly and passionately that Jesus' encounters with Gentiles and Samaritans give a vital example for us today. In a work richly informed by studies of the historical Jesus and the first-century world, by contemporary Christology, and a Christian theology of religions, Dr. Robinson shows that 'the imitation of Christ' can guide Christians in interreligious relations today. . . . Clearly argued and scholarly but highly accessible, this important and welcome contribution is a must for all who are interested in this vital area.”
Jesus in a World of Colliding Empires, Volume One: Introduction and Mark 1:1—8:29
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In this highly engaging book, Mark Keown shows how the story of the world and the story of Israel have both been characterized by conflict and by contested power. . . . Keown expertly contrasts the way of empire and the way of the cross, human power verses the weakness of the crucified one, and in doing so shines much light on Mark’s Gospel. Highly recommended!”
Christian Living
“A classic just got even better! Banks asks how Paul's Christian communities were similar to other groups in the first-century world--and how and in what ways they were different. This new edition will ensure that Banks's highly valuable insights into these significant questions continue to help us all to understand the dynamics of Paul's Christian communities. And having Banks's wonderful narrative, Going to Church in the First Century, as part of the book is a great bonus too!”
Reading Revelation After Supersessionism
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In the book of Revelation, does John have a supersessionist agenda in which Christ-followers replace historic Israel? Or can Revelation be read in other ways? In this impressive and closely argued book, written with full cognizance of the latest scholarship, Korner brings a whole range of different issues and insights to bear upon these important questions. This is a very significant contribution to current debates and is essential reading for all future discussions of supersessionism.”
Evangelism & Missions
“This book is the fruit of a lifetime of study of the Scriptures and involvement in mission—and it shows! In this treasure trove of wisdom and insight, John Hitchen engages with the vital issue of the contextualization of the gospel, an issue which is central to knowing and sharing Christ Jesus as Lord in our world today. This is a book that is deeply rooted in Scripture, and which gives us profound and practical discussions about the Gospel, its implications, and its relationship to culture. It will greatly assist us all as we seek to re-present the unchanging message of the Gospel to the multiplicity of different cultural settings of today’s world.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“In this engaging book, Mark Keown explores Romans from a missional perspective. He discusses the many facets and dimensions of mission in Romans, Paul’s mission manifesto par excellence. The result is a book that helps us to see both mission and Romans with new eyes, and to gain many new insights. But as well as much learning, Mark Keown has a heart for God’s mission in today’s world, and that heart shines through this book. He has given us a study of Romans that will be greatly valued by all those who want to think more deeply about mission in our world today.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Romans Unplugged is fresh, lively, and engaging. Paul’s Letter to the Romans can seem daunting and even overwhelming, but Les Brighton enables us to understand it and its powerful message in all of its profound depth. In a book that is full of wisdom and insight, and with many vivid illustrations and stories, Les Brighton helps us to hear Paul’s voice with a new clarity and a new power.”
Seven Challenges That Shaped the New Testament
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Various dimensions of New Testament faith in Jesus as Messiah, Lord, and Savior are in creative tension—such as the tension between the new and the old, between the cross as victory and as humiliation, between wholeness in Christ and ongoing suffering, and between the hope of Jesus’s imminent return and the reality of the delay of the parousia. In this wonderfully readable book, Scott Spencer shows how the New Testament is shaped by and responds to seven creative and productive tensions. In the process, he expertly illuminates the big ideas of New Testament faith. Highly recommended!”
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The Early Christians in Ephesus from Paul to Ignatius
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
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