Scott B. Rae

An Introduction to Biblical Ethics

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“A first-rate discussion of ethics from a Christian worldview. I'm very glad to see Robertson McQuilkin's work be updated by such a capable scholar as Paul Copan.”

BioEngagement

Science & Faith

“Bioethics increasingly functions in an overtly postmodern context in which the connections between faith, law, and public policy are more complicated. This volume provides some very helpful material for clarifying the Christian task in engaging a secular bioethics community and the place of faith-based positions and reasons in that setting. It is a welcome resource.”

Creation and Christian Ethics

Theology

“As we’ve come to expect from Dennis Hollinger, Creation and Christian Ethics is another first-rate work in the area of Christian ethics. It is thorough and well documented and will be a rich resource for those thinking hard about questions at the intersection of Christian faith and culture. The evangelical tradition has not always given the doctrine of creation sufficient weight—Hollinger corrects that neglect well in this important work.”

Dignity and Destiny

Theology

“The most exhaustive study of the image of God of which I am aware. . . . I especially appreciate Kilner's Christological emphasis. . . . This will become the new standard reference work on the subject, particularly given its rich documentation throughout.”

Embodied

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“In Embodied, Preston Sprinkle has done the church a great service by biblically, sensitively, and pastorally navigating the transgender debate. His biblical and exegetical credibility is evident as he handles the Bible with care and precision. And his pastoral sensitivity to transgender people, which comes out of real relationships with them, enables him to provide such wise counsel for the church. Though readers might disagree with Preston in places, his approach is both biblically sound and relationally compassionate. I know of no better work on this complicated issue than Embodied and no one better positioned than Preston Sprinkle to write such a book.”

Everyday Apologetics

Apologetics

“Everyday Apologetics is a great contribution to defending the Christian faith in today's culture. It has quite an array of contributors and addresses many of the critical issues in apologetics today while still being accessible to the non-scholar. It is a very helpful addition to the tools available to those interested in answering objections to Christian faith.”

Get Your Hands Dirty

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Get Your Hands Dirty is a must-read for those interested in the intersection of faith, culture, and economics. It's an insightful piece that is both provocative and encouraging--it will spur you both to think hard and to take action. I welcome its publication and look forward to seeing it get a wide reading.”

God and Guns in America

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“God and Guns in America is required reading for any follower of Jesus interested in the gun debate. Austin advocates a third way between pacifism and the just war notions of the use of violence, which he calls ‘peacebuilding.’ A fine work of theological integration around one of our culture’s most vexing issues.”

Just Capitalism

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Hallelujah! A theologian who understands economics! Brent Waters’s work on the intersection of theology and economics will likely annoy his friends on both the left and the right, which suggests to me that he has nuanced this discussion properly. He recognizes that the vast differences between the zero-sum economy in biblical times and the dynamic market economies of today make a very big difference in the way we ought to read the Bible and understand Christian tradition on economic matters. Waters keeps us from a simplistic reading of the Bible, yet he recognizes that there are serious issues with globalization and that Christian moral theology has something relevant to contribute. He openly defends the goods produced by affluence while at the same time affirming that affluence is a means and not an end in itself. His thesis that markets and exchange (set in the proper regulatory and political structure) are necessary but not sufficient for human flourishing opens the door to the important place for civil society—namely, the church—to round out what is necessary for full human flourishing this side of eternity.”

Nationalism and Heresy in Augustine

Theology

“Greg Forster has produced a first-rate work of scholarship on Augustine and his relevance to our political context today. He brings together his expertise in both theology and political philosophy ably and provides a very helpful resource for future work. Readers may disagree with Forster in places, but overall, this is a superbly documented and well-argued work. Highly recommended.”

Not Home Yet

Theology

“Not Home Yet is theologically rich yet easily accessible for anyone. Smith paints a vivid picture of how this earth matters to God—our work, our communities, and the physical world—things that some have often said are passing away and don't have eternal value. I highly recommend this insightful and much-needed book.”

Pursuing Moral Faithfulness

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“I'm delighted to see Gary Tyra's book Pursuing Moral Faithfulness: Ethics and Christian Discipleship available to students and people in the church, connecting the life of Jesus and the moral life of the follower of Christ. I'm pleased to see the connection between morality and discipleship being made so clearly in this book. It will serve as a valuable resource to both the academy and the church.”

The Economics of Neighborly Love

Work, Money & Leadership

“I'm delighted to see this insightful book by Tom Nelson hit the streets! Tom connects work and economics with theological skill, biblical acumen, and a pastoral heart. He rightly sees how economics is intimately connected to our ability to flourish as human beings, our mandate to be productive in the world, and our obligation to love our neighbors. When reading this book, you will feel as if you're sitting down with Tom over a cup of coffee for a conversation about some of life's most important matters, and thankfully you don't have to be an expert in economics to follow the conversation. Tom is a great guide through this material, since it comes out of his lived experience, both personally and as a longtime pastor. This is a book about why economics matters—how personal compassion and economic capacity both are important.”

Walking through Infertility

Christian Living

“I am glad to commend Matthew Arbo’s Walking through Infertility both to couples going down this road and to the friends, family members, and professionals who walk this road with them. It is sensitively done, and full of wisdom and insight about what these couples are facing. It’s a worthwhile resource, which I will often consult.”

War, Peace, and Violence: Four Christian Views

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“War, Peace and Violence: Four Christian Views is a very helpful survey of the key positions in this still very relevant subject. The contributors represent their views clearly and well, and the counterarguments are done with respect for the positions with which each disagrees. I highly recommend this for anyone interested in how to think well about war and peace from within a distinctively Christian worldview.”

Why People Stop Believing

Apologetics

“Paul Chamberlain does a masterful job in addressing why people stop believing in Christianity. He clearly identifies the most difficult-to-answer reasons for why people abandon Christian faith, and provides sophisticated, yet accessible, answers to these objections. I commend this book to anyone who wishes to shore up their view of the plausibility of a vibrant Christian faith.”