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'Return To Me'

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In 'Return to Me' Mark Boda has made his immense scholarship on repentance and penitential prayer accessible to all who want to study this critical biblical-theological concept in Scripture. As he moves from Genesis to Revelation, his stimulating study is exhaustive and demonstrates the richness and extensive scope of the theme. All serious students of the Bible, but particularly pastors and seminarians, will benefit from his impressive work. I have learned much from Mark, and you will as well.”

"Here Are Your Gods"

Christian Living

“Christopher Wright has given us a powerful and incisive analysis of the nature of idolatry both in biblical times and today. He spares no punches as he exposes the dangers of political idolatry, which has tempted many contemporary Christians. Importantly, he not only diagnoses the problem, he gives us the remedy. This book should be a must-read for Christians as they engage with the political process.”

30 Old Testament Passages with Deeper Meaning

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“hidden depths” of thirty Old Testament passages by careful attention to context and the details of the passage. He is not discovering some secret meaning, but rather brings out the surprising dimensions of the passage he is so skillfully reading. Written in an accessible and winsome style, this book is recommended for all lovers of the Bible.”

A Commentary on Micah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“No one knows the prophecy of Micah more thoroughly than Bruce Waltke. No one is more deeply ingrained in the secondary literature that discusses and debates this prophet. No one is better positioned to be a helpful guide to the correct interpretation and application of this marvelous book. It's rare when a commentary is helpful to scholars, clergy, and laypeople alike, but Waltke has accomplished this masterfully.”

A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this essential handbook, Ryken guides us to a proper understanding of the many literary forms of Scripture. Pastors and all readers of the Bible will deepen their understanding of God’s Word if they read this book cover to cover and keep it nearby for future reference.”

A Life That Is Good

Christian Living

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

A Survey of the Old Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“John Walton and Andrew Hill are two of the very best Old Testament scholars of my generation. I am so thankful they have updated their bestselling and influential textbook, A Survey of the Old Testament, for the next generation of students. I enthusiastically recommend it.”

A Survey of the Old Testament Workbook

Discipleship & Christian Education

“John Walton and Andrew Hill are two of the very best Old Testament scholars of my generation. I am so thankful they have updated their bestselling and influential textbook, A Survey of the Old Testament, for the next generation of students. I enthusiastically recommend it.”

A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build Up

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Already established as one of the foremost interpreters of Hebrew wisdom literature, Fox presents a powerfully persuasive reading of the book of Ecclesiastes. Though enigmatic, Ecclesiastes, with its focus on life's 'absurdities,' is certainly one of the most relevant of the ancient writings of the Hebrew Bible. I recommend Fox's work for all serious Bible readers.”

Adam and the Genome

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Biblical Theology, Volume 1

Theology

“The first volume of Niehaus’s Biblical Theology focuses on the common grace covenants of the Bible (the Adamic and Noahic) and what he offers his readers is a culmination of a lifetime of reflection and study. This work must be taken into account in all future thinking about the important theme of covenant. All students of the Bible and theology will benefit from Niehaus’s insights that build on and advance previous research on the topic.”

Bloody, Brutal, and Barbaric?

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The events of 9/11 brought Christians a new level of concern, even anxiety, about the pervasive divine violence found in the Bible. How can a God of love be involved with and, even worse, bring harm against his human creatures? Webb and Oeste have thought long and hard with great biblical insight about this question. Everyone who struggles with the ethics of divine warfare needs to read Bloody, Brutal, and Barbaric? in order to gain a biblical perspective on this difficult subject.”

Conspicuous in His Absence

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“We seek God's presence, but sometimes we experience God's absence. Chloe Sun moves the theme of the absence of God found in the book of Esther and the Song of Songs from the margins to the center to remind us that 'experiencing divine absence is part of the faith journey.' She masterfully employs a sensitive understanding of genre, intertextuality, close reading, and the canon to disrupt our stereotypical understanding of God to lead us to a more profound faith. I enthusiastically recommend this book to all who want a better understanding of the Bible and, indeed, of God.”

Creation Care

Theology

“Douglas and Jonathan Moo have written a theologically profound assessment of the critical issue of creation care. Their analysis is scripturally sound and rich, and their understanding of our present predicament is insightful. Rather than browbeating their readers, they present a hopeful vision that will stir the church to action. Every Christian needs to read this important book.”

Creation Untamed

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Terence Fretheim explores the biblical materials to grapple with the devastation of natural disasters. He encourages readers to reconsider their traditional understanding of the relationship between God and suffering. I enthusiastically recommend Creation Untamed to all who want to be honest with the Bible and with life.”

Daniel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Daniel invites us into a transcendental, unseen, and inaccessible world. Stephen Cook recognizes that this apocalyptic vision cannot be fully understood through historical-critical or grammatical methods alone. So Cook incorporates insights from analytic psychology, quantum mechanics, and more to vividly and powerfully reveal the richness of Daniel's divinely given revelation. Every reader of this commentary will gain from Cook's thoughtful and innovative exposition.”

Death Before the Fall

Science & Faith

“Many Christians believe that theistic evolution is incompatible with the Bible because the former requires animal death before the Fall, while the Bible teaches that death began only with the first sin (Romans 5:12). Osborn successfully addresses this issue with a wealth of exegetical and theological insight. He further exposes the intellectual weakness and devastating spiritual consequences of the kind of literalism that leads to 'creation science.' This book is a must-read for all Christians (but particularly for pastors and other Christian leaders), especially for those who insist on a rigid literalistic approach to Genesis 1-2. It will also be an eye-opening introduction to religious ways of thinking about evolution for those nonbelievers who have assumed that the only alternative to 'scientific creationism' is the ultra-Darwinism of the so-called new atheists.”

Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch contains a wealth of important information for all students of this foundational portion of Scripture. The articles are all written by leading scholars in the field under the guidance of two preeminent Old Testament interpreters well known for their own work on the Pentateuch. This dictionary is not only informative but also readable. I highly recommend it.”

Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“IVP's 'Black Dictionaries' are renowned as a primary resource for serious study of the Bible. The volume on the Prophets brings the coverage of the Old Testament canon to completion. Boda and McConville have gathered an exceptional group of both senior and younger contributors who have maintained the superior quality of the articles that has characterized the previous volumes. The scope of the articles is comprehensive, their content profound. All the articles give an up-to-date description of the state of the art on a particular topic, and many make new important contributions. I highly recommend this volume for all students of the Bible, in particular students, clergy and scholars.”

Did God Really Command Genocide?

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Copan and Flannagan address the arguments of the atheists who use divine violence in the Bible to undermine belief and confidence in God. Not only are they adept at biblical interpretation and philosophy as they effectively counter this challenge, but they also write in a deeply compelling way that will appeal to both students and laypeople.”