Ronald Charles

A Jewish Paul

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is an excellent introduction to Paul. It is concise, clear, and nuanced. It will be a real feast to scholars, students, and interested readers. The book can be used in various contexts (seminaries, religious studies programs, or church Bible studies). I cannot recommend Thiessen’s A Jewish Paul enough for serious and important conversations between Jews and Christians.”

Ancient Slavery and Its New Testament Contexts

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Ancient Slavery and Its New Testament Contexts is an important and expertly edited collection that will be very useful to students, interested readers, and scholars. The chapters are well-written and clear, with nuggets of insight grounded in nuanced interpretation and analysis. There is a genuine pedagogical care in how each chapter presents the materials, with discussion questions to ponder at the end, and with helpful lists for further reading. This is a great accomplishment, and such a work deserves to be highly recommended.”

Theological Education and Christian Scholarship for Human Flourishing

Discipleship & Christian Education

“This well-researched book has a clear pedagogical aim. Its goal is for human flourishing and hope in theological education. With its well-crafted chapters and numerous examples of syllabi that incorporate critical theory, ethnic studies, and the sociological approach to education, this book will be a sure guide for the much-needed reassessment of theological education.”

Theologizing in Black

Theology

“Joseph’s work is theoretically sophisticated and pedagogically innovative. Joseph interacts with major thinkers in the field of black and African religions, but he also introduces other voices who should have been part of the conversations long ago. His analysis of the work of Jean Price Mars, a towering nineteenth-century Haitian intellectual, and his nuanced treatment of black and African religious expressions make his contribution a refreshing scholarly addition. For its clear exposition and thought-provoking ideas, I wholeheartedly recommend this book.”