Richard P. Thompson

A Public and Political Christ

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“More than just another account of the portrait of Jesus, Bart Bruehler's A Public and Political Christ offers a fresh glimpse into the Lukan portrait of Jesus in light of his convincing reevaluation of the ancient social-spatial spheres of public, political, and private. This work deftly balances detailed study of a significant transitional section of the Lukan Gospel with the broader portrait of Jesus and its narrative role in that Gospel. Here is a new voice in Lukan and Gospel studies to whom we need to listen!”

Bible Stories for Strong Stomachs

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Twenty-eight especially difficult biblical passages are grouped logically and looked at openly and honestly. The approach is down-to-earth, nonthreatening, and the biblical interpretation is sound. The subjects raised are critical for today's church. While they raise questions not easily answered, here is a great place to begin trying.”

Encountering Jesus in Revelation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Here is a useful resource for reading the book of Revelation! Whereas many books seek to explain the many confusing issues that surround Revelation, Ben Boeckel’s Encountering Jesus in Revelation functions well as a trustworthy guide for readers of this fascinating biblical book by encouraging readers to keep one eye on the text of Revelation and one eye on the Old Testament. This is a wonderfully fresh, illuminating, and accessible approach to Revelation! I recommend it wholeheartedly!”

Greed and the Dark Powers in Luke-Acts

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Blythe insightfully recognizes a significant yet largely unnoticed Lukan perspective that threatens the status quo, thereby placing the Christian message in opposition to Rome. This discovery is an especially important contribution to Lukan scholarship and particularly appropriate in any era marked by greed and empire. This work is to be taken seriously! I enthusiastically recommend it!”

Over It

Christian Living

“Lolo is the hardest-working training partner I’ve had in my career as a professional. She’s constantly in pursuit of perfection, and as result, she is her own biggest critic. This approach has allowed her to overcome obstacles unimaginable to many on the outside, but not to those who see her daily grind.”

The Politics of Ministry

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Politics is a dirty word in the church of Jesus Christ and increasingly in our American culture. People are sick of leaders focused only their own interests who use power for personal agendas. Many sincere leaders are naive about power; but Jesus challenges us to be shrewd as snakes as well as innocent as a dove. Here is a book with the beauty of a snake and the ethics of a dove.”