Susan Eastman

Apostle of the Crucified Lord

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this accessible book written for a wide audience, Gorman charts a journey to the transformative heart of Paul's gospel: the crucified and resurrected Messiah.”

Beyond Old and New Perspectives on Paul

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Douglas Campbell's groundbreaking interpretation of Paul deserves a wide audience and continuing discussion, and this book is an exemplary model of gracious, critical, and appreciative conversation on matters of crucial importance to all who care about the Apostle Paul's liberating good news.”

Children of Laughter and the Re-Creation of Humanity

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Offering a bold integrative reading of Galatians through the lens of 4:21–5:1, Tedder explores the intertextual contributions of Abraham’s family story and Isaiah’s vision to Paul’s proclamation of the gospel. Careful and provocative in its argument, Children of Laughter advances our understanding of Paul’s theological vision and its pastoral implications.”

Dead to Sin, Alive to God in Christ

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this learned yet accessible book, Klyne Snodgrass and Stephen Chester unearth the theological and pastoral riches of Romans 6:1–7:6. The result is a treasure trove of exegetical and theological insights that attend to the text and its reception history. This is a must-read for scholars and pastors alike.”

Deliver Us from Evil

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Recognizing and Resisting Evil is a timely, prophetic, and humane call for the church to wrestle with evil in ways that are realistic and faithful. This is not easy reading—nor should it be—but rather an invitation to face the reality of evil with humility and hope.”

Embedded Genres in the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“At its best, biblical exegesis is a journey of discovery, in which the attentive reader sees and hears the text afresh. Brown’s nuanced study takes her readers on just such a journey, both modeling fine-grained historical and literary attention to the dynamics of embedded genres and giving her readers the tools to do the same. This book is a boon to all serious teachers and students of the New Testament.”

Imitation in Early Christianity

Theology

“From Greco-Roman philosophy to contemporary work in science and philosophy, imitation plays a central role in the formation of communal and personal identity. In this groundbreaking book, Bennema offers the first wide-ranging study of imitation in the New Testament and early Christian texts in the context of the Roman empire, and draws out its implications for religious-ethical formation today. Imitation in Early Christianity will become the authoritative guide for anyone seeking to understand the intersection of Christian faith with ethics and transformation.”

Living in Union with Christ

Theology

“Here is true practical theological interpretation, sourced by careful exegesis, nourished by prayerful theological wisdom, and issuing in a truly fresh and invigorating account of life in union with Christ. This book is a wellspring of pastoral insight for all who are thirsty for Paul's gospel. Drink deeply from this well!”

Militant Grace

Theology

“From the title to the last word, Ziegler expounds God’s gracious apocalyptic advent in human history, and its outworking: a faith that is ‘militant in love.’ Bracing, erudite, passionate, exegetical, provocative—Militant Grace is destined to become a classic. Read this book.”

Pauline Dogmatics

Theology

“With stunning breadth and his trademark brio, Campbell passionately argues for the heart of Paul’s gospel and its transforming effects: the Lordship of Christ, the love of God, and the power of the Spirit unleashed in the world. A must-read for scholars and preachers alike.”

Practices of Power

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Robert Ewusie Moses here offers two fresh and illuminating angles of vision on the principalities and powers in Paul’s letters: an invigorating examination of the actual practices of Paul’s churches, and an African perspective on practices and the powers. This approach rightly highlights Paul’s own concerns for the communal life and witness of his congregations, and supplies urgently needed traction for engaging the language of power in the Pauline letters. Rich in exegetical insights, Practices of Power is a must-read for serious Paul scholars.”

Romans

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The fruit of a life shaped by conversation with Paul and his interpreters, Beverly Gaventa’s magisterial commentary on Romans constantly surprises the reader with new insights into a letter that never gets old. With her characteristic clarity and close attention to the text, Gaventa ushers her readers into a thoroughgoing apocalyptic reading of Romans marked by theological passion and pastoral acumen. This is a must-read for every serious student of Paul and Paul’s gospel.”

The Affections of Christ Jesus

Theology

“Here is a fulsome celebration of Paul’s central conviction that in Christ, God’s love is all in all. Wide-ranging and accessible, written with scholars, pastors, and laypeople in mind, Gupta’s study insistently reminds us that Paul was not a dry logician but a passionate emissary of the in-breaking love of God in every aspect of human life. This is a welcome gift indeed!”

The Epistle to the Romans

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“With characteristic care, thoroughness, and insight, Richard Longenecker delivers what he promises: appreciative interaction with the interpretation of Romans over the centuries; critical, exegetical, and pastorally sensitive analysis of the text; and contextual reflections on this most influential of Paul’s letters in contemporary terms. All serious students of Paul would do well to read this commentary; it will become a standard resource and guide for many years to come.”

The Word as word

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Written with verve and élan, The Word as word challenges us to rethink the assumptions about language, culture, and revelation implicit in different approaches to biblical translation. Michael Straus sets forth a bold vision for Scripture translation that takes seriously the effective history of the text in tradition and the life of the church. The result is a provocative and important contribution to New Testament studies.”

The World of the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The depth and breadth of The World of the New Testament will make it a standard work for libraries and the bookshelves of both pastors and scholars across a wide range of traditions. Here, in one judiciously edited volume, readers will find ready access to information about Hellenistic philosophy, Jewish history, Jewish and Greco-Roman customs, and much more. The abundance of illustrations, maps, and diagrams brings the material to life. This will prove to be an invaluable resource for years to come.”