R. Alan Culpepper
A Theory of Character in New Testament Narrative
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Foreword
“Cornelis Bennema has already established himself at the forefront of the study of characterization in the Gospels. He has identified the need for a comprehensive theory of characterization that is informed by both ancient and modern literary theorists. I fully expect that this book will be a milestone in the field of narrative criticism of the Gospels and Acts.”
Work, Money & Leadership
“American capitalism. We are all part of it; we all know there has to be a better way. Knowlton and Hedges reject complacency by confronting the problems with insight. They propose better ways (‘Partnership Economics’) with data, experience, and moral conviction; and they invite readers to tap the resources of imagination, dialogue, and courage. You may not agree with all their solutions, but this book will change how you think about your commitments and financial decisions—corporate, professional, and personal.”
Fiction
“Country Ham is all it promises--sweet and salty, a nostalgic return to the rural South of the 1970s. But it is more: rich humor, good storytelling, and a dash of religion, well salted. Ham is a sagacious guide to surviving a dysfunctional family and life-changing tragedy.”
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“With this volume, William Loader, an internationally renowned scholar, provides a delightfully insightful introduction to the Gospel of John for any reader who wants to gain a deeper appreciation of the Gospel that has shaped so much of Christian thought and devotion. Each section begins with a fresh, colloquial translation of a bite-sized chunk of the text that is followed by a brief exposition that guides readers to its major themes while anticipating and answering questions they might well raise. The book’s informal style fits well with the evangelist’s ‘playfulness’ but serious intent. Whether a first-time reader of the Gospel or one who knows it well, everyone who spends a few minutes a day with this commentary will want to return to it time and again.”
Interpreting the New Testament
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“This is a textbook that both experienced teachers and students taking their first plunge into the New Testament can get excited about!”
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“Jesus in John's Gospel could only have been written by one who has been deeply immersed in the Fourth Gospel and Johannine scholarship for decades. Loader is acutely sensitive to the nuances of John's language and thought, has followed closely the debates over Johannine theology, and masterfully sets John's Christology in dialogue with the Jewish context of early Christianity. The result is an engaging guide to new insights into the New Testament's most profound reflections on the incarnation, death, and exaltation of Jesus. This is a masterpiece!”
John and Thomas—Gospels in Conflict?
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“"Christopher Skinner offers us an engaging perspective on the role of Thomas in the Gospel of John that has clear implications for understanding both the functions of Johannine characterization and John's relationship to the Gospel of Thomas. What a shrewd argument! To my knowledge no other narrative-critical study has settled a historical-critical debate so convincingly.”
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“Stanley Porter has given us a rare book, neither an introduction nor a commentary, probing and precise but not technical. He starts by reminding us that the Gospel of John is, after all, about Jesus, and he listens for John's distinctive voice. Along the way, he examines various aspects of the Gospel, cutting through complicated debates with refreshing clarity. As a result, John, His Gospel, and Jesus leads readers on a rewarding exploration of the Gospel, while marking paths for further thought and future explorers.”
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“Entry into a new space can be daunting. It can be challenging to encounter the thought, imagery, language, and themes of the Gospel of John. Dorothy Lee is a helpful guide for this Gospel, supporting first-time readers and offering new insights for advanced readers. While exploring the major themes of John, Lee points out connections with the thought and writings of the ancient world and offers stimulating reflections for contemporary readers. This will be an excellent companion for classes and reading groups seeking a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Gospel of John.”
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“Powell is a masterful interpreter and guide. First-time students of the First Gospel will appreciate his conversational tone, honesty, and ability to move between the past and the present. Preachers and teachers will find fresh, perceptive insights, obvious but rarely noticed. Powell summarizes Matthew’s key themes in the introduction and references them throughout the commentary, taking deeper dives in timely excursuses. By the end of the journey, readers will have a deep appreciation for both the Gospel and the guide who led them through it.”
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“On Character Building has an enduring relevance because it develops a nuanced approach to reading and interpreting characters in an ancient narrative. Drawing from literary theory, reader-response criticism, and extra-textual social and historical data, Darr leads us through the construction and functions of characters, the ways texts construct their readers, the importance of sequential reading, and the roles of point of view, the narrator, authoritative voices in the narrative (such as Scripture), the reader’s relationship to the characters, and the cultural conventions assumed in the narrative (kingship and imagery, such as “that fox”). Darr’s readers will not only have a deeper appreciation for Luke-Acts; they will be more competent readers.”
Prayer in John’s Farewell Discourse
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“This volume focuses on a neglected area of Johannine studies—the theme of prayer in the Farewell Discourse. Adams surveys the practice of prayer in Jewish, Greco-Roman, and Christian contexts before turning to the Gospel. His analysis of John 14–16 demonstrates the importance of locating prayer in a ‘relational space,’ i.e., prayer in Jesus’ name. Adams establishes connections between prayer and important Johannine themes, especially friendship, knowledge, fruit-bearing, and frankness, and shows how these themes are rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures. This is an important contribution to our understanding of John’s theology.”
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“Studying or teaching John? Reading John takes anyone interested in learning to read the Gospel of John and leads them step by step on a delightful journey into its strange and wonderful landscape, with the result that each chapter builds reading competence. Skinner is impressive as a teacher and guide, equally at home in the ancient world, the Gospel of John, and twenty-first-century culture, and he has a keen ear for the nuances of each. This guide is ideal for Bible study groups and college classes.”
The Composition and Order of the Fourth Gospel
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The Fourth Gospel and Its Predecessor
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“Bringing decades of research to fruition, this volume offers 'state of the art' source and redaction criticism. Fortna not only reconstructs the narrative source of the Gospel but also shows how and why the Fourth Gospel differs from its predecessor. The result is a readable adventure with a sizable payoff for the interpretation of the Fourth Gospel and its theology. Seldom has such painstaking analysis been set forth in such a comprehensive and provocative synthesis.”
Christian Living
“With his eye on current trends in the church, and especially among young adults, David Gushee throws a lifeline to all who are hungry for something authentic, a return to Jesus’ ‘radical instruction’ that calls Christians to shape and renew their own lives—spiritual and social—while confronting the challenges of a materialistic and increasingly amoral culture. The result is a welcoming introduction to the teachings of the one whose moral vision can still transform lives and cultures that will be ideal for both individual and group study.”
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“Perrin wrote this book in an effort to answer for students, pastors, and laymen the question 'what are the gospel writers trying to say to us?' The result is a stimulating, non-technical work which should be useful both in the classroom and in adult discussion groups which are ready to probe deeply into the message of the gospels.”
The Riddles of the Fourth Gospel
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“This is the most comprehensive introductory textbook yet for courses on the Gospel of John. Paul Anderson crisply summarizes the theological, historical, and literary issues posed by the Gospel and develops a "bi–optic" approach that takes "both–and" rather than "either–or" solutions to long–standing debates in Johannine scholarship. It is going to be fun to watch classes awaken to this intriguing gospel while this introduction poses one "riddle" after another for them.”
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“Scholars have long recognized John’s use of the lawsuit motif, but to date there has been no definitive study of this motif. Lincoln has now filled that void. Truth on Trial is a masterfully comprehensive and perceptive work, leading the reader into the Isaianic background of the lawsuit motif, its development in the Gospel narrative, its social and theological significance, and its implications for contemporary hermeneutics. More than just the study of a motif, readers will discover here a demonstration of the adage that to do anything well one must do everything. Lincoln starts with a motif and ends up interpreting the Gospel.”
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Foreword
“By reading the characterization of Peter and Jesus in John against the background of the trickster motif in Genesis, Eric Lowdermilk demonstrates the importance of manipulation as a rubric for analyzing character interactions--which is especially appropriate for ancient literature produced in an agonistic society. This volume will be instructive for anyone working in Genesis and the Gospels, the dynamics of character interactions in ancient literature, the trickster motif, recognition scenes in Jewish and Christian literature, or the place of John 21 in the narrative of the Fourth Gospel.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
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