Tremper Longman III
Biography
Tremper Longman III wrote Old Testament Essentials, How to Read the Psalms, and Confronting Old Testament Controversies.
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Christian Living
“We hear God’s voice in Scripture when we interpret it correctly. Nothing could be more important. Richard Schultz masterfully guides us away from common mistakes of interpretation and toward a reading that will transform our minds and hearts. This book is must reading for all Christians.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“The book of Proverbs intends to make us wise, righteous, and godly. I am pleased to recommend Champ Thornton's engaging book, Pass It On, which helps us both to understand the book of Proverbs and to see how it applies to our lives as well as to those to whom we will pass on the profound wisdom we find there. In our complex and troubled world, we need the wisdom of the book of Proverbs to navigate us toward God and toward a flourishing life. Champ Thornton masterfully guides us in a way that helps us learn from Proverb's rich teaching.”
Perspectives on Our Father Abraham
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Perspectives on Our Father Abraham is a remarkable volume honoring a remarkable and influential teacher and writer. With a focus on Abraham, biblical scholars and clergy present insightful and provocative views that are sure to challenge and inform the readers of this volume. I highly recommend it.”
Evangelism & Missions
“Too often we limit the gospel to one aspect of life. Neil Livingstone walks us through a number of the Bible's powerful portraits of God's work in a way that enriches our life and witness.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Luther is reported to have said that the prophets have a 'strange way of talking.' Anyone who has read Isaiah or Daniel closely knows the truth of these words. Brent Sandy helps us to engage the prophets intelligently and avoid sensationalist readings that take us down a road that obscures God's message. I will recommend this book to all my students.”
Preaching & Worship
“Preaching from the Old Testament is crucial for the church but often neglected. After all, it is difficult to know how the Old Testament relates to the gospel of Christ, which is the heart of the Christian faith. Many pastors struggle with the Old Testament, and seminaries often do an inadequate job preparing their students in this area. For those who need help, Sidney Greidanus is an excellent teacher as he exposits the book of Daniel and carefully guides us to proper preaching of its important message, showing us how it leads us to Jesus Christ.”
Preaching Christ from Leviticus
Preaching & Worship
“Preaching from the Old Testament is crucial for the church but often neglected. After all, it is difficult to know how the Old Testament relates to the gospel of Christ, which is the heart of the Christian faith. . . . For those who need help, Sidney Greidanus is an excellent teacher.”
Preaching & Worship
“I have long admired Sidney Greidanus's writing on preaching from the Old Testament. The Old Testament is often neglected in the pulpit because many think it to be irrelevant to Christians. In this book Greidanus reveals the richness of the Psalms and helps us discover their theological and Christological significance.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Sex is a gift from God, but often it feels like a curse. We are all broken people because of our rebellion, and thus we struggle with sexuality. David Lamb has given us a book that acknowledges acknowledges just how bad we are. Indeed, we are worse than we think we are. But then he reminds us through this brilliant look at biblical stories of brokenness just how big God’s grace is toward us. Once you start reading this book, you won’t be able to put it down.”
Proverbs and the Formation of Character
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“The proverb has hit hard times. Compared to story, many think that the proverb is trite, boring, and unhelpful in terms of forming our moral and spiritual life. In Proverbs and the Formation of Character, Dave Bland presents the power of the proverb to change our thinking and our actions in such a way as to form healthy and virtuous habits that transform our character to one that pleases God. I strongly recommend this book to all who want their lives to reflect their love for God.”
Theology
“John Piper’s magisterial book is a robust antidote to the weak view on God’s providence held by many Christians today. His exposition of the subject is thorough in scope and saturated with biblical insight. Piper is a model of the pastor-theologian as he not only describes providence but also shows how our understanding of providence can deepen our lives.”
Psalms in Sickness and in Health
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Speaking of the book of Psalms, Calvin rightly claimed, ‘there is not an emotion of which any one can be conscious that is not here represented as in a mirror.’ David Hubbard, former president of Fuller Theological Seminary, said that there is a psalm for every season of our life. Andrew Litke presents to us psalms that speak to us when we find ourselves in a season of sickness. His fresh translations and his penetrating commentary open up these psalms so they can become our own prayers and bring us closer to God even as we struggle.”
Re-Views by an Evangelical Biblical Critic
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Robert Gundry is one of the foremost New Testament scholars today and has been for decades. Re-Views by an Evangelical Biblical Critic collects Gundry’s review essays of seminal books published by leading scholars on important topics. He provides in-depth, profound, and incisive analyses that not only inform us of significant issues but also help us to evaluate the right approach to understanding them. I highly recommend these essays to all serious students of the Bible.”
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“Seminaries often do a good job teaching biblical interpretation, but they often inadequately prepare students for pastoral counseling, even thought that work is crucial to healthy churches and lives. Jason Cusick rightly points out that interpretation skills that have already learned find application as they bring the biblical narratives to bear on the narrative of hurting human lives. This book understands the importance of not only reading the text, but also the soul.”
Reading Wisdom and Psalms as Christian Scripture
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“I’ve been studying and writing on Psalms and the books in the wisdom tradition of the Old Testament for over four decades, and Christopher Ansberry’s new book helped expand my understanding of these fascinating books. He writes in an extremely accessible style, so whether you are a new student or a veteran of this literature, you will come to a better understanding of the literary, theological, and canonical contribution of these books. I enthusiastically recommend this book not only for the classroom but also for all who want to grow in their knowledge of these biblical books, for as they do, they will grow in their knowledge of God.”
Christian Living
“We all want to live a meaningful life, but it is hard to make sense out of our lives particularly since our culture wants to rob us of the grand narrative that imbues our life with significance. Adrian Smith masterfully guides us as he helps us understand the story of our lives in the light of the greatest story of all. He importantly and insightfully introduces us to the life-transforming power of story. Searching for the Self is an intelligent book that gets us thinking deeply about our lives in a way that draws us closer to God. No one will read this book and not be changed for the better.”
Sex, Race, and the Sovereignty of God
Christian Living
“With his usual clarity, candor, and insight, John Piper masterfully guides us through the short but powerful book of Ruth. More than a ‘little romance,’ Piper unpacks the book’s teaching on sovereignty, providence, grace, and glory. As we follow the account of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz, our own lives are enriched and transformed. I recommend this book to all who desire to know God better through his Word.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“The environment is one of the most pressing as well as polarizing issues today. As Sandra Richter points out, this issue is not simply a political question but a human question; it's a matter of life and death. What are Christians to do? First and foremost we turn to the Bible to find out what God tells us about our role in the world. For that reason Stewards of Eden is critically important as it skillfully and clearly interprets the relevant biblical passages. All Christians should read this book.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Karen Lee-Thorp invites the reader into the drama of the biblical story. Her masterful hand guides us to a clear understanding of the flow of the text, and we stand in awe as we see, perhaps for the first time, how the Bible truly is an organic whole with One Author.”
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The Old Testament as Literature
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
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