William Loader

Biblical Exegesis, Fourth Edition

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“A book that has now served generations comes to us here afresh in a fully updated version. It is basically a book about listening to the Bible, how to listen in ways that you can hear what biblical writers were saying in their context and their way and not listen selectively or hear only what you want to hear. If you care about the Bible and its meaning, then this is the book for you. To care is to listen. Tools to take the Bible seriously—a wonderful gift.”

By Grace Alone

Preaching & Worship

“Imaginative, informal, engaging, informed, playful, and confronting, Hal Ellens's sermons will make you laugh and cry--and stay awake, because he cuts through to issues that matter. Keen to see that 'the center holds,' as he puts it, he keeps coming back to 'unconditional and universal grace and love,' which both preserves the connection with the text and the connection with us, the readers. From the experience and wisdom of sixty years of preaching--a gift to savour!”

Dirt, Shame, Status

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

End of Story?

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“In a wide-ranging discussion which takes in biblical, missional, and contemporary theological perspectives, evangelical and otherwise, and up-to-date medical and psychological findings, Andrew Perriman offers a rich resource for contemporary readers and much wisdom for facing the issue of same-sex relations. The approach is marked by openness to diverse opinions and sensitive, well-argued suggestions.”

Four (and a half) Dialogues on Homosexuality and the Bible

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Whether real or imaginary, these dialogues reflect the reality of where many find themselves today, grappling with the tension between their Bible and their experience. A wonderful resource and stimulus toward greater empathy and toward becoming better informed on the issues.”

Imitation in Early Christianity

Theology

“Cornelis Bennema, well known for his treatment of imitation (mimesis) in the Fourth Gospel, offers in this volume a comprehensive study of its relative presence, form, and function across the writings of the New Testament and the apostolic fathers, informed by its origins in Greco-Roman antiquity. This is an impressive analysis, a rich resource, and a major contribution which both furthers historical research and offers wisdom for contemporary application.”

Interpreting the Gospel and Letters of John

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Combining the skills of the teacher and the excellence of sound scholarship, Sherri Brown and Francis Moloney have produced a fine resource to guide students on their journey into the wisdom and world of John. Brown and Moloney’s big-picture approach embraces Israel’s story, Rome’s world, and the church’s beginnings as a framework for a careful reading of the biblical texts. This is an introduction filled with innovation and insight, a delight for learner and teacher alike.”

Jesus Followers in the Roman Empire

History & Biography

“This sensible and coherent account of how Christianity emerged neither loads readers with too much detail nor retreats into the pious myopia that simply rehashes the Bible. Hearing the story in its historical and social context brings it to life and makes it real. Duff has done a sterling job in mediating the best of scholarship for a wider readership in clear and readable prose.”

John

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“It is a precious gift when a key biblical scholar puts together a commentary that reflects the best current research and a concern to relate the text to today. Jey Kanagaraj's commentary does just that, providing the reader with reliable historical information and perspectives that fuse the horizons of then and now. A sound guide for the careful and the caring.”

Paul and the Therapy of Desire

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This book is a wonderfully rich resource and fine discussion of desire in Paul within the context of his world, based on extensive engagement with the literature of Paul’s era and informed interaction with recent contemporary research.”

Paul’s Concept of Justification

Theology

“In this fine work Richard Moore distills the essence of a lifetime of dedicated study, condensing his three-volume magnum opus on Rectification ('Justification') into a form accessible to both scholar and student. Replete with the helpful appendices typical of the skilled teacher, this work is marked by clarity and maturity of insight, challenging mechanistic approaches with a convincing exposition of the generosity of God's gift of right relationship.”

Sabbath and Sunday among the Earliest Christians, Second Edition

History & Biography

“This booklet which traces available evidence for attitudes towards Sunday and Sabbath in early Christianity is packed with detail and careful argument and warrants a place on the shelf for all who want to address the issues seriously.”

Salvation in Continuity

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This study moves us beyond the impasse of whether Matthew’s churches are inside or outside Judaism as it examines Matthew’s understanding of salvation. The result is a carefully nuanced account which underlines the strong sense of continuity which exists between Matthew’s church and its Jewish heritage. The God who saves informs that continuity and shapes Matthew’s portrayal of Jesus’ role. This important contribution opens up new insights into Matthew’s Jewish spirituality.”