Sylvia C. Keesmaat

Empire, Economics, and the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Oakes has a unique ability to delve into ancient archaeological evidence and create a vivid and detailed picture of the communities who heard and were shaped by the New Testament writings. Deeply rooted in on-the-ground first-century life, these essays provide stimulating and suggestive resources for interpreting Paul in his economic and imperial context.”

Healing Affluenza and Resisting Plutocracy

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Reaching back into the storied roots of the Torah and Prophets, Myers's insightful and illuminating exegesis probes the oppressive and dehumanizing economic injustices of the first century alongside our own wealth-dominated social and political context. The result is a vibrant picture of Jesus's radical vision for a community shaped by Sabbath Economics. Written with Myers's characteristic quick wit and steeped in wisdom learned from his lifetime of activism, this compelling reading of Luke will resonate with all who long for the biblical vision of Sabbath to renew creation and our world.”

Naming Neoliberalism

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“In this biblically rich and astute book, Rodney Clapp exposes the obfuscating slipperiness of 'Neoliberalism,' uncovers the roots of this disastrous vision of life, spiritually discerns its character, and unveils the abusive evil that it has unleashed on the most vulnerable in God's good creation. In stark contrast to this culture of death, Clapp evocatively and eloquently invites us into an apocalyptic vision of the new creation, embodied in welcoming communities of worship and hope, where justice is at home.”

The Art of Being a Creature

Christian Living

“Weaving together reflections on the soil, the biblical story, farming, compost, and our hope for the healing of creation, Ragan Sutterfield has created an allusive and poetic symphony of gratitude, awe, and solidarity with and for the soil and ourselves as creatures. This book evocatively and compellingly invites us to join the dance of all of creation, so that we, who are intimately bound with the soil, might become more deeply rooted in the life of the Creator.”