Wesley Hill

Still Time to Care

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“and gay people, rather than heed the wisdom of their own leading lights like John Stott and Francis Schaeffer, many evangelicals opted instead for sexual-orientation change efforts and in the process left a legacy of pain and confusion that haunts the movement to this day. But this book is also a clarion call from a prophetic insider who believes that evangelicalism can change. Anyone wanting to understand better the current evangelical debates around sexuality—from “ex-gay” ministries, to “Side B gay Christians,” to “mixed-orientation marriages”—should read this book and consider the costly and courageous witness of its author.”

The 1662 Book of Common Prayer—Pew Format

Preaching & Worship

“The official prayer book of the Church of England remains the revised version of 1662. And beyond the United Kingdom, the 1662 edition continues to wield enormous influence in the Anglican Communion as well as in other churches around the world. Believers who still wish to pray from this time-tested prayer book now have a gorgeously produced, reader-friendly edition with which to do so. A greater gift for lovers of the Book of Common Prayer can hardly be imagined.”

The Church's Book

Theology

“If previous generations of students and practitioners of a Protestant Christian doctrine of Holy Scripture looked to books by David Kelsey, Nicholas Wolterstorff, and Kevin Vanhoozer as touchstones, future ones will look back on this book by Brad East as another. But there is no ecclesially partisan polemic here. This book displays an ecumenical vision of Scripture—one acutely incisive in its criticism, minutely attentive in its exposition, and truly catholic and visionary in its constructive proposals. It has the potential to advance theological discussion among dogmaticians, historians of dogma, and guild biblical exegetes alike. It is a deeply insightful treatment of its theme that will shape scholarly—and, more insistently and inspiringly, ecclesial—discussion for many years to come.”

The Love That Is God

Christian Living

“I make it a point to read at least one ‘introduction to Christianity’ book each year, to remind myself of what it is I believe (or want to believe). This one is as beautiful and beguiling an example of the genre as I have seen. It is humble, not assuming it has a right to your attention but seeking instead to invite your curiosity. It is generous and ecumenical, yielding space to voices like those of St. Catherine of Siena, Dorothy Day, and Dr. King. In our day of shrill and overheated religious grandstanding, its quiet witness to the God of cruciform love made me want to become a Christian all over again.”

The Meaning of Singleness

Theology

“While there have been a number of informed, edifying Christian treatments of singleness published in recent years, I know of none that combines biblical exegesis, historical and cultural analysis and critique, and pastoral wisdom and sensitivity as effectively and powerfully as this one does. It will be an evangelical touchstone for years to come—as relevant for theologians and educators as it will be for pastors and counselors.”

The Possibility of Prayer

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“What stands out above all about this book is its pastoral gentleness. You will look in vain in these pages for any judgmental tongue clucking about how dismal your prayer life probably is. Instead you will meet a fellow pilgrim eager to lead you to the rest—or better, to the One who gives rest and is himself rest—he has met in prayer.”

The Quest to Save the Old Testament

Theology

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The Riches of Your Grace

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“There are, happily, now a number of how-to guides for using the Book of Common Prayer from the Anglican tradition of Christianity. But this book is something different: more of a warm invitation than a simple instruction manual. It is a disarming personal testimony of a spiritual life lived with the prayer book and a hospitable summons for others to experience the rich gifts of that life.”

The Trinity in the Book of Revelation

Theology

“An exciting new chapter of the history of biblical exegesis is unfolding in real time. Exegetes like Brandon Smith are leading us, with theological sophistication and evangelical zeal, beyond the tired (not to mention unchurchly) polarities of 'high' vs. 'low' Christology and 'scientific' vs. 'confessional' hermeneutics into a robustly and unapologetically Trinitarian reading of the Christian Bible. A landmark study.”

The Vision of Ephesians

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is the most panoramic of his epistles, whisking readers from their present pedestrian rootedness to contemplate their eternal heavenly inheritance. Who better to unpack this letter than our most visionary contemporary interpreter of Paul? Readers looking to grasp the height and breadth and depth of Paul’s theology of salvation in Christ can start here, and readers wishing to survey the vista of N. T. Wright’s biblical theology may also now begin with this engaging, accessible book.”

Theology and the Mirror of Scripture

Theology

“A deft treatment of the relationship between Scripture and evangelical theology, this book doubles as a lucid, winsome introduction to classic evangelical theology as a whole. Readers will encounter here not only a wide-ranging discussion of hermeneutical matters but also a clear-eyed, calm, faithful testimony to the 'mere' evangelical truth of God's act in Jesus Christ for the life of the world.”

Worship and the World to Come

Preaching & Worship

“Glenn Packiam is a translator, enabling theology to speak to congregational worship ministry and enabling that ministry to communicate to theology. His qualifications? His own biography as both a worship leader and theologian, his sharply observed fieldwork, and his careful sifting of important theological and musical texts. Incisive, measured, and genuinely charitable, this book will provide the help theologians and worship leaders need to glean what they need from each other for their shared work in the kingdom of God.”