Raj Nadella

An Asian Introduction to the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This ambitious volume featuring diverse Asian and Asian-American voices breaks new ground and makes a significant contribution to the field of biblical studies. By placing New Testament texts and figures in conversation with disparate Asian religious traditions, contributors offer fresh and powerful insights that have deep implications for Asian realities. The volume will stimulate lively conversations about the New Testament and prove to be a valuable resource for students and scholars alike within and outside Asia.”

Economics and Empire in the Roman World

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This edited volume sheds new light on the economic apparatus of the Roman empire as an essential backdrop for reading biblical texts. It helpfully delineates the various ways economics intersected with and shaped religious beliefs and practices of the early Jesus movement. Commendable for its impressive breadth and depth as well as its nuanced approach to key aspects of the economic environment in the Roman world.”

Politics, Conflict, and Movements in First-Century Palestine

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Richard Horsley expertly revisits a vast array of first-century sources such as Josephus and offers fascinating, fresh perspectives on the causes and key players in popular movements that shaped the Gospels. Drawing upon his decades of work as an organizer and rights activist, Horsley methodically shifts focus away from the elite in Roman Palestine and foregrounds the agency of ordinary individuals and communities that spearheaded those movements.”

Reading the Bible in a Secular Age

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Julius-Kei Kato skillfully weaves together his life story, popular culture, and Asian spirituality in his fascinating exploration of biblical texts. His premise that reading the Bible is an act of conversing with our spiritual ancestors in their metaphorical village offers a fresh lens for reading the texts. Deeply insightful, engaging, and accessible.”