Peter H. Davids
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“Thoroughly conversant with the exegetical discussion of 1 Peter and the sociocultural world of the first century, Joel Green manages to keep from getting bogged down in the details — although he does not ignore them — in order to draw out the theological implications of the text of 1 Peter in a way that is a wonder to behold. . . This work is surely a significant contribution not just to the study of 1 Peter but also to Christian theological reflection. It will be difficult after this to write a commentary on 1 Peter in the traditional manner. I warmly commend this commentary.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“This is not a standard commentary in that few of the traditional introductory topics are covered. Nor is it a discussion of classical rhetorical methodology, but that allows Heil to focus on structure, specifically the macro- and micro-chiastic structures he sees in the letters. Having already applied such analysis to James, Hebrews, and several Pauline letters, Heil is no stranger to this methodology. I look forward to the response his contribution receives in this new field.”
A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Exegesis
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“Having read Erickson's Beginner's Guide, I am excited about this book. It is clear, concise, yet covers the bases. It is up to date with the most recent scholarship but retains its character as a guide for beginners. Its many examples increase both its clarity and student interest. This work makes Greek exegesis come alive, while guiding students away from its pitfalls. I predict that this Guide will not only be useful for students but also for teachers who wish to explain exegetical concepts more clearly. My one regret is that I have taught exegesis for thirty years without being able to put this tool into the hands of my students.”
A Biblical Theology of Hebrews
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“This work is not a commentary, but a fast-paced, tightly written thematic theology of Hebrews, which sets it within Jewish interpretive traditions—especially that of Qumran—yet at the same time integrates both ancient and especially contemporary philosophy with this very exegetical, biblical theology. It is indeed a unique work that will interest those grappling with this fascinating piece of New Testament literature.”
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“[A] goldmine of concise statements about Philo or Hellenism or even Second Temple Judaism.”
A Grammar of New Testament Greek
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“Dr. Rodney Whitacre has written a significant beginning-intermediate grammar of New Testament Greek. He has made it comprehensive enough that the volume will remain useful long after the class has ended. He has included enough repetition so that the student does not need to scramble to find this or that from an earlier lesson that they have forgotten. And he is up to date on his linguistic data, so he is not giving a mere rehash of pre-modern-linguistics approaches. Furthermore, the work is readable, no mean feat for a Greek textbook. I warmly recommend this work for the consideration of anyone who is approaching a teaching assignment in New Testament Greek.”
A Voyage Around the Second Letter of Peter
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“While Callan’s essays range from the redaction critical to the socio-rhetorical to the text critical, they all have a basically theological interest: what is the theological purpose behind this editing, manuscript, or theological argument? . . . I recommend this work for those who wish to engage with and reflect upon the thought of 2 Peter.”
Acknowledging the Divine Benefactor
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“People have wondered whether socio-rhetorical interpretation, as practiced by Vernon K. Robbins, had much other than technical terminology to add to biblical interpretation. In his work Acknowledging the Divine Benefactor, Terrance Callan brilliantly shows just how much this methodology has to contribute. He has written a refreshingly new commentary on 2 Peter utilizing this perspective, and whether readers agree or disagree with this or that interpretation, they will surely be stimulated to new and deeper thinking about this letter. The work is readable, full of good scholarship, theological, and delightfully candid. It is a contribution to the field that no serious interpreter of this letter should pass up.”
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“Doug Kennard, using the well-established Hittite covenant form, has proposed a comprehensive biblical theology that steers between the Scylla of traditional Covenant theology and Charybdis of Dispensationalism, taking in both Old and New Testaments. For the evangelical world this is in many ways breathtaking, creative, and comprehensive, as well as readable. Within that theological context it is indeed a must-read.”
Echoes of Jesus in the First Epistle of Peter
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“Timothy Miller has produced a comprehensive work on the use of the Jesus tradition in 1 Peter. He carefully defines his method, argues his case for each suggested use, supports the argument with many charts and tables, and makes appropriately modest conclusions. . . . All in the field will appreciate his clarity, care, and modesty and that he has written what will be the necessary foundation for further work on this topic.”
Theology
“Ben Blackwell and Randy Hatchett have put together an eminently readable introduction to Christian theology for students. It contains a good balance of Bible, church history, and theological description, is ever mindful of contemporary application, and explains strange topics with simplicity and clarity. A valuable resource for anyone beginning theological studies. Rev. Dr. Michael F. Bird, academic dean and lecturer in theology, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia This is the theology textbook that I wish I had been reading during my undergraduate and seminary theological education. It engages the Bible but is not simply the homogenized biblical-theological approach that I encountered. This work understands hermeneutics and presents theological method, yet it is practical. It points to the boundaries of orthodoxy and to questions that may be open. It understands that theology develops through history (and without quoting J. H. Newman). It opens the student up to dialogue with a variety of Christian perspectives and with other major religions, yet there is a firm core commitment. It is clearly Protestant, even Evangelical, but it is open to Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and other perspectives as well. I heartily recommend its use as a teaching text or as a work to learn how to present Christian theology clearly and how to dialogue without slipping into a relativistic approach.”
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Epistemology and Logic in the New Testament
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Kennard has written a unique book, so much so that one cannot think of another like it. . . . One wonders if the stars will ever align again so that someone educated in both epistemology and biblical studies will try to carry on this important conversation? If not, this will indeed be a one-of-a-kind fruit of the mature thought of a scholar giving us a unique lens through which to look at the gems that form the New Testament.”
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“Duane Watson and Terrance Callan have written a solid, rhetorically informed commentary that fulfills the aspirations of the Paideia series--namely, a work that will be readable, informative, and serviceable for students of the New Testament. Their depth of scholarship on these works, gained from years of study and teaching, is now made accessible in one place. I look forward to recommending this work to my own students.”
Theology
“Daniel Keating has produced a clearly written commentary on 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude. It is striking how he integrates his exegetical insights with Catholic tradition and teaching, explains difficult terms and concepts in sidebars and a glossary, and maintains an exegetical flow alongside a practical focus as he carefully applies the three letters to the contemporary reader. This will certainly be a useful work for the layperson wishing to explore and understand these books as well as for the busy pastor who needs quick access, and it will be even more useful if they desire integration with the Catholic Catechism, the Church Fathers, and other relevant insights from Catholic tradition. The level of integration is striking and very much to be commended. Would that more commentators were equally integrated with their own pastoral and theological traditions.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“I can think of no one more qualified than John Painter and David deSilva to write on James and Jude respectively. They have produced an admirable work, both in its scholarly integrity and in its literary clarity. They have adhered to the goal of the Paideia series in not writing a detailed exegetical commentary but rather 'attending to the cultural, literary, and theological settings of the final form of the text' and bringing out the rhetorical strategies employed. This increases rather than limits the value of the work, allowing for a focus and clarity that might not otherwise be possible. I recommend this work; no future work on these two letters will be complete without using it.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Gene Green has written a solidly conservative evangelical commentary on Jude and 2 Peter that is informed by ancient rhetorical practice and sociological observation. It contains a wealth of exegetical detail and judicious observations, which means that this work will have to be consulted by future scholars researching Jude and 2 Peter and will immediately profit pastors and Bible teachers exploring and applying these works in various contemporary settings. It is well worth the effort expended to work through the abundance of information that it presents.”
Letters from the Pillar Apostles
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Darian Lockett has written a fascinating study of the Catholic Epistles from the canon critical point of view. I cannot think of anyone who could do that better than he. The result is clear, complete, and compelling.”
Theology
“Some biblical books have literary forms that makes them difficult to grasp in the verse-by-verse format of a commentary and, thus, need a thematic, theological exposition. That is what Robert Plummer has done for James, laying out its teaching logically and clearly in the best tradition of evangelical biblical studies. He avoids side issues that would distract from the main themes and makes those main themes clear for lay reader and scholar alike. For that I congratulate him.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Kennard, with full knowledge of the critical history, difficulty, and other issues in Petrine literature, has produced a scholarly, well-documented, and creative synthesis of the main theological themes in the two Petrine letters. It is thoughtful and as comprehensive as one can get with such disputed letters. I recommend this as a helpful dialogue partner as one reads and tries to decipher the letters’ text itself.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Kennard, with full knowledge of the critical history, difficulty, and other issues in Petrine literature, has produced a scholarly, well-documented, and creative synthesis of the main theological themes in the two Petrine letters. It is thoughtful and as comprehensive as one can get with such disputed letters. I recommend this as a helpful dialogue partner as one reads and tries to decipher the letters’ text itself.”
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