Steven D. Smith

A Good Look at Evil

Philosophy

“Rosenthal writes in a distinctive philosophical voice that models personal interest in the moral quality of life, with the vividness and candor that this implies (and also considerable wit and humor) … . Evil can be not merely the sad effect of compromises and evasions but a bright, hot, self-nourishing interest in the kind of personal superiority that one realizes by laying waste to others. If we held evil to be merely a general criterion for the moral evaluation of practice and avoided pinning it to any real individual, we would miss the very phenomenon that forces us to reckon with evil as distinct from what is merely regrettable or deficient in our lives—a phenomenon with an alarming human concreteness.”

Cultural Sanctification

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Engulfed by an increasingly paganized culture, Christians often perceive a desperate choice between fight and flight. Should Christians struggle to recapture politics and culture, or rather retreat to the catacombs? In Cultural Sanctification, Stephen O. Presley presents a compelling and practical alternative to the extreme options by looking closely at how Christians in late antiquity lived within the pagan world of their own times—namely, through faithful engagement with that world. Erudite but clearly and engagingly written, Cultural Sanctification is informative, insightful, even inspiring, and it culminates in the Christian virtue so desperately needed today—hope.”

Jacob and the Night of Faith

Theology

“Taking the plunge of love into freely evolving relationships with our fellow beings and with our ultimate Sponsor prompts a rethinking of reality, meaning, truth, divinity, person, relationship, community, time, eternity, and faith. Gregory Gorsuch fearlessly follows the ‘logic of spirit’ in exploring this conceptual landscape and refining the arguments of Christian theology accordingly.”

Pioneering Movements

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Pioneering Movements paints a picture of the difference between spiritual leaders who start churches and those who launch movements. Addison provides a delicious cross-section of the traits, efforts and focus of men and women, expatriates and nationals who cross that line to spark movements that change their worlds.”

Secular Government, Religious People

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“For well over a decade now, the scholarly team of Ira Lupu and Robert Tuttle has been a valuable and distinctive voice in conversations about religion, law, and government. Secular Government, Religious People reflects the mature, comprehensive culmination of that collaboration. . . . This is a formidable book that will have to be reckoned with.”

Strong Women, Soft Hearts

Women

“Strong Women, Soft Hearts is a wonderful resource for women to journey inside and survey the landscape of a woman’s heart. We have used this book with women and couples to give both the man and woman tremendous insight into the nature of a woman’s heart. For women, it gives validation and confirmation that how God made them is a good thing! Though not written for men, this book offers men a wide and clear window to look through to see and discover the truth that a woman is wonderfully and fearfully made.”

The Age of the Sages

World Religions

“Mark Muesse has created a unique introduction to world religions that delves into the historical phenomenon of the Axial Age and shows in a fascinating comparative perspective how Axial sources still guide us in our effort to live as responsible individuals.”

What Jesus Started

Evangelism & Missions

“From the pen of Steve Addison we hear the spirit of Roland Allen speaking to a new generation. Addison draws on biblical insights and illustrates them with modern case studies to challenge existing paradigms to return to the New Testament ethos. Fortunately, Addison does more than challenge paradigms; he offers a practical guide to begin implementing this in your community. "If you prefer to enjoy the comfort of your current situation, do not read this book. However, I encourage you to read it, implement the biblical principles and join the growing global community of disciples through whom the Master delights in starting fresh movements of God!”