Ralph W. Klein

Faith Confronts Nuclear Power

Theology

“John Gugel has long insisted that the church needs to have a public face that addresses society and its problems in addition to attending to the faith life of individuals. Nuclear power was once viewed as an easy solution to our energy challenges, but its costs and especially its deleterious effects on the environment have belied that promise. John Gugel speaks truth to (nuclear) power. Anyone who reads this book will not want to remain on the sidelines.”

Homosexuality, Science, and the "Plain Sense" of Scripture

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“"David Balch is to be congratulated for bringing together ten essays that elucidate the pros and cons of current Christian discussion on the questions of homosexuality. These well-reasoned and highly competent essays by major figures on both sides of the issue are not likely to solve the debate, let alone make it go away, but they will challenge partisans on both sides to rethink their positions once more. They also provide a stirring model of how the church can disagree with itself publicly and responsibly, passionately and respectfully.”

Making Sense of the Hebrew Bible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Trained in Old Testament studies and matured by years of service in the Christian mission field, Bob Butterfield holds that Christians today should focus on the important task at hand, which is to love God by caring for the environment, defending human dignity, correcting injustice, communicating with God, working for peace, and in general repairing the damage that sin has caused to the created world. Readers of his book will experience an exciting trip through both testaments in the Christian canon.”

Rebuilding a Post-exilic Community

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

The Four Gospels on Sunday

Preaching & Worship

“Worship leaders who use the Revised Common Lectionary will welcome Gordon Lathrop's latest contribution. He takes the differences of the four gospels seriously as guides to effective proclamation and liturgical leadership. Lathrop bridges the gap between responsible biblical scholarship and celebrations of the meal.”

Writing Up Jeremiah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Jack Lundbom's long-time attention to the rhetoric of this prophet is unmatched in scholarly literature and provides a fresh approach to the meaning of the final form of the text. He also defends a new understanding of the shorter text of Jeremiah known from the Septuagint and from some of the Dead Sea Scrolls that deserves to be debated at the highest levels. This book also applies the insights of Jeremiah to Christian life today.”