Volker Rabens

Dictionary of Paul and His Letters

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The revised Dictionary of Paul and His Letters is the premier address for any student and scholar of Paul looking for up-to-date introductions and informed discussions of all matters relevant to Pauline studies. It is the most comprehensive collection of excellent articles on Paul and his writings by a superb selection of stellar scholars.”

Excavating John's Gospel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“"Bennema's book presents us with a rare mix. On the one hand, one finds a thorough exegetical and theological engagement with the issues in the text...On the other hand, Bennema continues to challenge his readers in 'Reflection' sections, containing implications and possible applications of the text for today. Issues like poverty, AIDS, and postmodernism are raised in the light of the Johannine message...Excavating John's Gospel comes with all the tools that you need to dig up the Johannine soil and make it fruitful for your life and for the world around you. I commend it for its breadth, depth and relevance.”

New Testament Ethics

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This book is one of the most important volumes on New Testament ethics to be published since Richard Hays’s The Moral Vision of the New Testament. The significance of this collection of essays cannot be overstated. It provides the academy and the church with a thorough overview of key hermeneutical, exegetical, and thematic issues in New Testament ethics—an overview that engages not only with Hays’s groundbreaking monograph but also with current international scholarship.”

Participating in Christ

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Once again Gorman opens our eyes to fresh perspectives on the theology and spirituality of the apostle Paul, empowering readers of the Pauline epistles to see the apostle and his efforts through a fully participatory lens. Gorman unravels how being 'in Christ' means embodying continuously and simultaneously Good Friday and Easter. This highly original account of what Gorman terms 'resurrectional cruciformity' has enormous potential to move New Testament scholars as well as everyday readers beyond Old and New, and Western and Eastern, perspectives on Paul.”

Paul the Storyteller

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Paul the Storyteller is the new standard work that no one who is interested in a narratological approach to Paul can ignore. In fact, this well-argued and accessible monograph is a must-read for everyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of Paul’s letters and theology. Heilig provides not only a fascinating discussion of previous scholarship on narrative dynamics in Paul, but also opens up new horizons of interpretation by delivering a well-founded, novel approach that will be the starting point for future engagement with Paul.”

The Holy Spirit and Christian Ethics in the Theology of Klaus Bockmuehl

Theology

“This is a fascinating book that tackles key issues of Christian spirituality. It gives practical answers to questions like: how can one live a life empowered by the spirit of God? The answers are developed in a thorough engagement with the work of Klaus Bockmuehl. In the end, Annette Glaw presents a profound perspective on the relational work of the holy spirit, which provides a fresh impetus for both spiritual life as well as the academic study of pneumatology and ethics.”