Robyn J. Whitaker

Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Jewish apocalypticism deserves study both for its own sake and as essential background to the New Testament, yet it remains understudied in many seminaries. This new book by John Collins addresses that gap. Drawing on a lifetime of scholarship in Second Temple Judaism, Collins guides readers through the complex mythologies, cosmologies, genre debates, concepts of history, and worldviews that characterize Jewish apocalyptic literature, writing on these subjects with exceptional clarity and depth. As enjoyable as it is informative, Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism is an invaluable resource for professors, preachers, and anyone who wants to understand apocalypticism more deeply.”

Following Mark

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“William Loader’s deep knowledge of the text and its historical setting shines through in this immensely engaging and accessible introduction to Mark’s Gospel. Written to be a concise guide for ‘busy people,’ this book is a superb resource for preachers, lay leaders, students, and all those who wish to learn more about following Jesus in the ancient world and in ours.”

Rereading Revelation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Revelation remains a dangerous and frequently misinterpreted text. Too often a chasm lies between the interpretations offered by biblical scholars and popular readings that apply Revelation to the contemporary world. In this remarkable and engaging book, Greg Carey resists such a chasm. Drawing upon his insights as a biblical scholar and theologian, Carey interprets Revelation as ‘counterimperial literature’ that can offer modern readers a vision of hope and a way of imagining resistance. The result is a brilliant and instructive reading of Revelation that is attentive to authority, violence, gender, emotion, economics, and politics.”

Unspoiled Endings

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In a world where Revelation is often ignored or obsessed over, Christopher Holmes offers an intelligent, approachable, nuanced, and engaging guide to this biblical text. This book offers an interpretation of Revelation that both locates it in its ancient context and demonstrates how John addresses pastoral, political, and communal issues. Holmes's excellent introduction highlights key themes like hope, prophecy, justice, and worship to point out how this ancient text continues to speak to the contemporary church. I highly recommend this for those wishing to understand Revelation more deeply.”