Susan E. Hylen

A Three-Dimensional Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“If you’ve ever wondered why the Gospels are so similar and yet so different, this book is for you! Black navigates the complex relationship between these Gospels without ever losing sight of their subject: Jesus. With theological depth and good humor, Black draws readers into each Gospel’s distinctive expression of Jesus’s message.”

Excavating Women

History & Biography

“Excavating Women explores evidence from material culture of Christian women's leadership in Late Antiquity. Prestes contributes a careful analysis of burial inscriptions, frescoes, and mosaics, adding to the now substantial evidence that many ancient churches had women clergy. Her clear description and sage analysis of the evidence makes this material available in new ways for students of ancient Christianity.”

Parenting Beyond Boundaries in Mark’s Gospel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In Parenting Beyond Boundaries in Mark’s Gospel, Lim and Allen combine thoughtful biblical analysis with attention to the complex relationships between parents and children. Their investigation sheds new light on the subject of parenting. This book is necessary reading for any who are interested in parenting or parent-child relations.”

She Made a Way

History & Biography

“This is a memoir of a man and his mother, but it is also the story of a journey away from the racism that still dominates our country. Although we often imagine people as either bad or good, racist or ‘woke,’ Nibs Stroupe understands racism to be deeply embedded in caring people, even those who start to move away from their prejudice. This rich and honest account moves beyond the simplistic binaries to help us understand the American South—and ourselves—in new ways.”

The Gospel of John

Theology

“Whether you are a scholar, pastor, or lover of John's Gospel, you will learn something new from this book! Although John's story is familiar, Ford is a careful reader of Scripture and a profound theologian. The outcome is a book that brings John's message to life for modern readers. No matter how many times you have read the Gospel of John, Ford will draw you in to experience the Gospel anew.”

The Life of Thecla

History & Biography

“The Life of Thecla is essential reading for any who are interested in Saint Thecla, women in Christianity, or the history of the early church. By providing the first English translation of this work, Andrew Jacobs helps a new audience understand Thecla’s prominence for many ancient Christians and sheds light on the social norms and religious practices of the fifth century.”

The Salome Project

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is a delightful and engaging journey thorough the story of Salome and its many permutations, ancient and modern. A judicious historian and careful reader, Streete sifts through layers of tradition and speculation, and collects a wide array of interpretations of Salome from various genres, media, and periods.”

The World of the Parables

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The World of the Parables helps readers imagine the daily lives of people in the time of Jesus. In doing so, readers gain new appreciation of the meaning of Jesus’s parables, which so often foreground elements of everyday experience. This is an excellent resource for Bible study groups or sermon preparation.”

The Writings of the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“"The Writings of the New Testament has long served to introduce students to the rich historical and literary background of the New Testament. Johnson?s enduring contribution is his consistent use of this knowledge in the service of understanding the New Testament texts. His clear and insightful interpretation serves as a model for students as they gain skills for their own interpretive work. The discussion of teaching and the expanded study questions, both new to this edition, are excellent resources for teachers who wish their students to engage the meaning of the texts as well as the critical questions of scholarship.”