William Edgar
Biography
William Edgar earned a DThéol at the Université de Genève. Edgar has served as professor of apologetics, holding the John Boyer Chair of Evangelism and Culture, at Westminster Theological Seminary, where Edgar also coordinated the apologetics department in Philadelphia. Edgar has additionally served as professeur associé at Faculté Jean Calvin in Aix-en-Provence, France. Edgar wrote A Supreme Love (2022), contributed to Suffering and the Goodness of God (2018), and wrote the foreword to Covenantal Apologetics (2022).
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Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Sadly, Richard Gaffin’s work is a well-kept secret. Well, not entirely. It is known in certain circles, particularly in a portion of the Reformed community, but because of the profundity of his considerations, these labors ought to be known throughout the Christian world and beyond. In the Fullness of Time represents the lifework of this seasoned scholar. Like a master craftsman, Gaffin carefully places stone upon stone, which yields a lovely, finished edifice. Comparing the book of Acts to the theology of the apostle Paul is not a project that is immediately evident. After reading this book, it will have become quite patent. The centrality of Pentecost to Paul’s understanding of the Holy Spirit—an emphasis that so characterizes all his work—herein becomes manifest. More than that, it becomes vital for the life of the church. Striking are both the depth and the originality of this analysis. This work is destined to be not only the standard but a pacesetter for decades to come.”
History & Biography
“Some Christians are under the impression that the gospel began in the sixteenth century with the Reformers. Luther and Calvin undoubtedly were visionaries, but they would have been stunned by this idea. They knew, as we should know, that (to borrow the hymn title) “there’s a wideness in God’s mercy,” a breadth that includes every age and every corner of the globe. This marvelous volume by the McNutts will help us see something of the extent of theological contributions throughout the centuries, often outside the West and beyond male voices. If you are expecting a tedious recital, a pleasant surprise awaits you. This volume is a splendid, handy, and deeply edifying profile of the major figures in the family of faith.”
Learning Evangelism from Jesus
Evangelism & Missions
“I can think of no other living educator who better embodies the gospel's tough love combined with its unconditional acceptance of flawed people than Jerram Barrs. In this wonderfully moving account of Jesus' approach to evangelism, Professor Barrs shows us the ways in which the Lord's message penetrates deep into the human heart, uncovering its darkest secrets, while always defending the dignity of its owner.”
Arts & Literature
“This is a must-read for anyone interested in the connection between the Christian faith and literature—or for that matter with any of the arts. Jack Miller had the unique gift of analyzing various literary texts theologically without sermonizing and with great respect for the different genres. Anyone passionate about the likes of Greene, Kafka, Camus, and Tolstoy will be deeply moved by these studies.”
Apologetics
“The delivery of Christian apologetics is happily moving from philosophical texts to conversational encounters. Cafés, podcasts, radio programs, and informal centers are proving to be safe places for hearing the gospel. Louis Markos's Thanksgiving potluck is Exhibit A for this kind of encounter. Although the Christian 'wins,' the skeptic represented in these dialogues comes across as an authentic person. These questions and answers are tried and true. The setting, however, is relatively original. If this is the future for apologetics dialogues, the future is bright.”
Christian Living
“When God answers Job out of the whirlwind, his admonitions are largely derived from the wonder of his wisdom as the Creator. Why are we uncomfortable about that? Christians can be understandably nervous about any defense of natural revelation. They rightly fear that the authority of Scripture will be set aside in favor of some sort of appeal to theistic proofs and the like. In this gem of a book, Professor Frame lays such worries to rest, showing, persuasively, that Scripture requires, rather than marginalizes, the witness of creation. Though he avoids traditional natural theology, he also escapes the well-intentioned arguments for limiting apologetics to quotes from the Bible. As he makes clear, while you cannot have the witness of creation without the authority of the Scriptures, neither can that authority make any sense without the revelation from the natural world. As we've come to expect from his pen, the book's profundity is disguised in astonishing simplicity.”
Arts & Literature
“From the whisper of thunder, to Susie’s bridge, to the call of the leaf, these rare poetic jewels take us through all the vicissitudes of life, both its joys and its sorrows. These lovely words deserve slow, meditative consumption in order to change not only one’s point of view but one’s very character. Our age is in desperate need of good poetry even though it may not know it. Never Too Late by the incomparable T. M. Moore is a good place to start.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“This long-awaited book is simply a feast. Dick Keyes takes us on an enthralling adventure where we meet hundreds of players and discover hundreds of insights. We are thoughtfully introduced to the major sickness of cynicism, an epidemic in our culture in many guises. Then we are shown the best response to it: not fighting fire with fire, nor with sentimentality, but with opening our eyes wide. Keyes counters cynicism with a demonstration of the great power of imagination, God's imagination, which gives us a robust hope that trumps all our unhealthy, indolent doubting. Required reading for just about anyone concerned with understanding the times and seeing in a fresh, compelling way how radiant the Christian message is.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“What is the difference between intellectuality and intellectualism? In this deeply learned defense of Christian wisdom, Richard Smith deftly navigates the relevant biblical-theological evidence for the importance of right thinking. Much of today’s anti-intellectualism is based on misguided views of spirituality. Smith gently but firmly disarms contemporary prejudice and winsomely presents a liberating alternative.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Most of us know the story of Mary and Joseph, the crib, the shepherds, the Magi, and the angelic choir. Sylvie Vanhoozer retells the story through the lens of the Provençal crèche she grew up with. Her purpose is not to invite us to travel to southern France but to help us translate this magical depiction of the birth of the Savior into our own lives. The crèche scene is animated by the santons ('little saints'), where each figurine represents a typical villager, reminding us of God's love for ordinary people. And it not only articulates our waiting for God but God's waiting for the right time. Sylvie's exquisite devotional guide through the season of Advent helps us grasp the true meaning of our hope and thus our encounter with the Savior.”
Christian Living
“This wonderful book is artistic in every way. Sylvie Vanhoozer's study is a powerful reminder that we need to honor seasons in our lives, just as Scripture and the church calendar require, artfully punctuating life's significant moments. The book is deeply rooted in location, often southern France where Sylvie grew up. Thus it is incarnational in the best sense, as all good art should be. Two types of illustration permeate the book. First, the santons—figures for the crèche from Sylvie's native Provence—'saintlets' which, unlike the haloed figures of classical art, are simply local personages: the baker, the farmer, the seamstress . . . and by implication, you and me. Second, there are marvelous botanical illustrations of plants and vegetables that go with each season, such as the bell flowers for Easter or the thornbush for passion week. This book is not just to be picked up each morning but to be savored all year. As Kevin, Sylvie's husband puts it in his foreword, it is 'life changing.'”
Apologetics
“Dr. Scott Oliphint is well-known as an academic theologian and apologist who has devoted himself to matters of the intellect, but he has also been a pastor who has devoted himself to people. In The Faithful Apologist he helps us understand the importance of both devotions—not only in terms of the way we think, or even the people we address, but in terms of who we—the apologists—are. Some readers will be intrigued or even surprised at first sight by his skilful (but very welcome!) borrowing from Aristotle’s insistence on the triad of logos, ethos, and pathos in all good communication. But in doing so, Oliphint touches on principles embedded in the biblical doctrine of the image of God and that are constantly exhibited and illustrated in Scripture but often overlooked by Christians. The Faithful Apologist carries an important message for us all, reminiscent of the opening words of E. M. Bounds’s famous book on prayer (“The church is looking for better methods, God is looking for better men”). Scott Oliphint reminds us that while the church is looking for better apologetics, God himself is looking for better apologists. DR. SINCLAIR B. FERGUSON, Ligonier teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary Christian apologetics has come a long way since being gagged by the “crisis theology” of Karl Barth. The defense of the faith is once more a legitimate endeavor. Yet there is a view abroad that all we need to do is amass evidence until rational people yield and admit the Christian faith is true. Unfortunately, reasonable people are becoming rare. Now is the time for persuasion. Very little work has been done on the biblical basis for persuasion. Dr. Oliphint’s contribution is invaluable. His working definition is “the discerning and initiating of a connection between two or more persons.” If that sounds abstract, Oliphint points us to the entire Bible, and especially to Jesus Christ, whose mission was “a design of divine persuasion.” The reason? God’s great love, which issues in his “condescension.” In keeping with that, Oliphint has remarkable pages on certain passages, such as Romans 1, Acts 17, and 1 Peter 3, worth the price of the book. This book should be read and enjoyed by all Christians wanting to recover the art of persuasion.”
Apologetics
“Apologetics has perennially endeavored to persuade about the Christian hope. The best approach has been Cultural apologetics, meaning recognizing whole persons, their history, and their circumstances. This anthology introduces us in a superb manner to the need for the vindication of the Christian faith in a post-Christendom world. It a must-read for anyone concerned to explain the faith to outsiders and insiders alike in these perplexing times.”
Theology
“Vern Poythress is one of the few writers today who combines rigorous scholarship and biblical theology with deep, practical spirituality. This volume is a defense of the notion, so powerfully expressed in the Reformed tradition in general and by Abraham Kuyper in particular, that Christ is Lord over every area of life. Building on this heritage, Poythress brings important clarifications along with practical applications not always found in the pioneers. Readers should not be deceived by the enviable simplicity of the arguments; they pack a wallop.”
The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church, Volume 4
Preaching & Worship
“Studying these volumes is like walking around a great cathedral: every section, however distinctive, unites in a grand design whose aim is to restore preaching to its rightful place. This multivolume work is easily the best history of preaching ever written, one that will serve generations of those whose faith comes by hearing.”
The Speaking Trinity and His Worded World
Theology
“This extraordinary book brings together themes from linguistics, biblical theology, and apologetics, arguing that human language derives from the communion behavior of the divine Trinity. . . . No one is more qualified to accomplish this task than Pierce Hibbs. His years of experience both as a theologian and a language instructor bear fruit in this profoundly edifying study. Accessible to the specialist and the non-specialist alike, the book bristles with insights. It has the makings of a classic.”
The Unified Operations of the Human Soul
Theology
“Jonathan Edwards is the outstanding theologian of America's Great Awakening. Many people have tried to put him into their own package. The Unified Operations of the Human Soul is a careful study of Edwards' anthropology, enabling us to situate him objectively. Fresh, well-researched, and elegantly written, Jeffrey Waddington has captured the content of Edwards' views, his spirit, and disposition. A must-read for any Edwards devotee.”
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