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Ecclesiastes

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“'Trust and obey' in spite of suffering and doubt. According to Peter Enns, that is the main message of Ecclesiastes. A veteran commentator, Enns carefully and insightfully interprets the book and shows its immense relevance for those today who follow the suffering yet victorious Christ. A must-read for everyone who wants to understand the important book of Ecclesiastes.”

Ecclesiastes

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Ecclesiastes is a book that addresses the meaning, purpose, and significance of life and thus has great import for people today. How wonderful it is that Goldingay, one of the most gifted biblical interpreters of our age, has provided such an insightful commentary on this fascinating yet difficult book. My own understanding of Ecclesiastes has grown by reading his work, and I enthusiastically recommend that all who want to grapple with the theology and significance of Ecclesiastes get and read this immensely helpful commentary.”

Echoes of Exodus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Informed by classic Reformed theology and the most modern methods, Bryan Estelle presents what may be the most careful and extensive study of the exodus available. His study is a model of an intertextual and biblical theological study of a theme in Scripture, and not just any theme, but one of crucial importance to understanding the message of salvation in the gospel. I recommend this book to all serious students of the Bible and to pastors who want to preach in a way that honors the coherence of Scripture.”

Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Utilizing the considerable talents of scholars representing a broad theological spectrum, the Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible provides readers with a concise, stimulating, sometimes provocative reading of the biblical text. I commend this volume to all who want a handy scholarly resource as they grapple with the meaning of the text.”

Exegeting Orality

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Bible we study is a written text whether we read it in the original languages or in a modern translation. Nick Acker reminds us that these texts originated in an ancient oral culture and warns us about an uncritical application of modern textual assumptions as we interpret it. I recommend Exegeting Orality to all serious students of the Bible. This book will get you thinking through some of the most important issues of biblical interpretation.”

Exploring the Old Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“McConville utilizes the best scholarship as well as his own considerable knowledge and creative energies to produce a study of the prophets that will serve admirably as a textbook for a class or a resource for individual study. I recommend this book highly to all who want to learn more about this important part of Hebrew Scriptures.”

Finding Lost Words

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“As the contributors to Finding Lost Words so insightfully point out, the Psalms offer us a robust invitation to express our honest feelings before God. I found this volume utterly compelling and encourage everyone to read this book and let the laments of the Psalms teach you how to pray.”

Five Things Biblical Scholars Wish Theologians Knew

Theology

“Biblical scholars often complain about theologians, and theologians often complain about biblical scholars. What is it that biblical scholars would like theologians to know? Who better than Scot McKnight to answer this question? Wise and experienced, McKnight winsomely speaks to our theological colleagues about five things we biblical scholars want them to know, and the result will be better communication and collaboration with our theologian friends. Thank you, Scot, for providing this fascinating and to-the-point analysis.”

For the Glory of God

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Daniel Block is one of the most knowledgeable, thoughtful, and prolific teachers of the Old Testament writing today. In this important book, he turns his attention to the crucial question of worship. He rightly insists that the question is not whether we enjoy worship but rather whether God is pleased with our worship. He brings his impressive understanding of the Bible to bear on the question of proper worship. The result is an insightful study of worship that has practical implications for all.”

For Us, but Not to Us

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“John Walton has made (and still is making) important contributions to our understanding of the Old Testament. Now a number of his talented former students have written insightful essays on topics dear to Walton’s interests: creation, covenant, and context. Thank you for this fitting tribute to a deeply respected teacher and scholar.”

God's Good World

Theology

“In the current discussions concerning the biblical doctrine of creation, we often bypass what is most important to us as Christians as we debate issues like the age of the earth or the length of the creation days. Jonathan Wilson corrects this oversight as he masterfully guides us to a rich appreciation of God as our Creator and Redeemer. Here we have a theologian who is committed to Scripture, who is highly skilled as a biblical interpreter, and who knows that theology must be connected to our lives. He enriches our knowledge of God as well as ourselves and moves us to fresh wonder and worship.”

Heaven Help Us

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“working within a community of faith can do even bigger things to change the world for the better. John shares the stories of ordinary people, like you and me, who, motivated by their faith and working in communities of faith, have brought meaning, joy, and life to the struggling and vulnerable. Reading Heaven Help Us not only inspired me but moved me to want to be like these ordinary people, who turn out to be extraordinary.”

His Touch on the Mouths

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“I am pleased to commend Seock-Tae Sohn’s pioneering work on the baptism of the Spirit in the book of Acts. His fresh approach opens up new and enlightening perspectives on the important questions of the Spirit’s work in our lives today.”

Holding Forth the Word of Life

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Holding Forth the Word of Life beautifully celebrates the life and scholarly contribution of Tim Meadowcroft as he retires from full-time teaching. These thought-provoking and thoughtful essays are a testimony to Tim’s influence on his contemporaries and his students. But beyond honoring a scholar who deserves such praise, these essays are worthy in and of themselves for their own contribution to scholarship. Congratulations Tim, and we all get to benefit from the work of those you have so encouraged over the years.”

Hopeful Realism

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Evangelical politics are a bit of a mess these days and seem to be guided by impulse rather than by thought. Covington, McGraw, and Watson have given us much to think about in their reflections on natural law. They recognize that God speaks to us through both Scripture and creation. God's creation has laws that govern it, and the authors of Hopeful Realism help us to think through how those laws help us to think through the most crucial political issues that we face today. This book is a must-read for evangelicals in the present political season (and beyond).”

How (Not) to Read the Bible

Apologetics

“Many people, even Christians, write off the Bible without really reading it. Or perhaps they selectively read it and avoid the parts that embarrass them. Dan Kimball takes us right to these controversial passages and helps us set them in the broader context of Scripture. Thank you, Dan, for this insightful, well-written, profound, but readable book on an important topic. Reading it will transform your attitude toward the Bible and toward God himself.”

How (Not) to Read the Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Many people, even Christians, write off the Bible without really reading it. Or perhaps they selectively read it and avoid the parts that embarrass them. Dan Kimball takes us right to these controversial passages and helps us set them in the broader context of Scripture. Thank you, Dan, for this insightful, well-written, profound, but readable book on an important topic. Reading it will transform your attitude toward the Bible and toward God himself.”

How God Became King

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In How God Became King Tom Wright correctly points out that we often read the beginning (incarnation) and the end (cross) of the Gospels without the large middle where the message of the kingdom rings loud and clear. Wright insists that we should never separate the message of the cross and the kingdom, the spiritual from the political. The two are interwoven and the message of the gospel is weakened if we focus on only one. I recommend this book to everyone who wants to understand the Gospels’ message in a way that will not only inform the intellect but also transform life.”

How I Love Your Torah, O LORD!

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Daniel Block makes a persuasive case for the critical importance of the book of Deuteronomy. It culminates the Pentateuch and throws a long shadow of influence on the rest of the Old Testament. One must understand Deuteronomy to understand the Old Testament. Through his erudition and his love for the word of God, Block powerfully unpacks this crucial book. His passion is contagious and his insight will transform how you read Deuteronomy.”

Identity and Idolatry

Theology

“In Identity and Idolatry, Richard Lints shows himself to be an exceptional thinker who combines the sensitivities of a theologian with that of a philosopher and interpreter of the Bible. He not only speaks of ideas in the abstract but shows how these ideas forge the way we think and act. I recommend this book to all thoughtful Christians.”