William P. Brown

A Guide to Bible Basics

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This handy guide to the basic content of the Bible is a must for seminary students and for anyone seeking a way to organize the vast and diverse content of the Bible that is easy to retain. Dr. Mayfield breaks it all down with helpful synopses, outlines, charts, timelines, key concepts, places, names, and important quotations.”

A Theology for the Twenty-First Century

Theology

“It is always a wonder to witness a theologian delve so deeply into the ancient scriptures as Douglas Ottati does here. With characteristic wit and erudition, this unapologetically liberal theologian offers a systematic theology filled with wonderment and discernment. Matching his depth of engagement with Scripture is his breadth of coverage in addressing human experience in such a time as this, from the limit-questions of science to the challenges of parenting, from the ravages of racism to the ecological hope for a new creation. As vast as it is, this theological summa remains firmly grounded in the paradigm of Christ as God’s living Word and wisdom. And that, too, is a wonder.”

A Wilderness Zone

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“There is no better biblical theologian who can ‘connect the dots’ so well between ancient biblical texts and the North American church and culture than Walter Brueggemann. For such a time as this, a time of multiple pandemics, Brueggemann lifts up the wilderness accounts of the Bible . . . for renewed consideration. This viral moment, Brueggemann proves, is cause for self-critical review that is honest and courageous, and an opportunity for hope that is equally courageous and subversive.”

Ancient Israel and Judah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Finally, a handy, accessible history book written for students encountering the academic study of the Bible for the first time! Beth LaNeel Tanner’s textbook is more than a primer; it is a rich and thought-provoking review of the historical and cultural issues that any seminary student must face in an introductory course. Developed and refined from her many years of teaching, Tanner proves to be an eminently reliable guide, both sensitive and challenging. Her textbook serves as the ideal invitation to delve deeply into the world behind the biblical text with an eye toward what lies beyond.”

Arguing with God

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Finally translated into English, this monumental treatment of psalmic prayer is part theology, part anthropology, part psychology, and part reception history. Janowski not only brings to bear his wide-ranging knowledge of ancient Near Eastern literature, Hebrew poetry, and European scholarship. He also exhibits in his writing a deep pastoral sensitivity that will make his work eminently useful in the church.”

At the Intersection of Hermeneutics and Homiletics

Preaching & Worship

“This carefully crafted volume is much more than an ‘intersection.’ It is an enlivening, collaborative dialogue between exegetes and preachers exploring together certain biblical texts from a variety of interpretive lenses. Transgressive texts in their own right, the book of Ruth and the story of Jesus’s encounter with the Canaanite woman provide a perfect pairing for readings that challenge traditional assumptions while offering fresh insights for the work of transformation. This volume heralds the future of biblical interpretation for communities of faith.”

Being Flawesome

Christian Living

Foreword

“Why settle for less than life to the full? Nik Matthews explores this through a vulnerable and transparent conversation in Being Flawesome. This is a hope-filled book that unpacks what it means to be totally alive to God, free to live and love and respond as representatives of Jesus and to partner with Jesus in his mission. Want an adventure? Check this book out!”

Bible and Ethics in the Christian Life

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“It’s been almost thirty years since the last edition of Bible and Ethics in the Christian Life was out. The wait is finally over for a new conversation that draws from the strengths of its predecessors but more importantly enters into new domains of discourse as well as familiar domains with new light: from biblical authority to bioethics, virtue theory to moral imagination, racial justice to ecological ethics, neuroscience to cosmology, all with the conviction and humility that makes this edition a true model of conversation.”

Climate Justice, Climate Hope

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“If you feel overwhelmed about the climate crisis and think there is little you can do, this book is for you! Malcom and mohaupt's dialogical (ad)venture is an empowering call to action designed to raise not only our consciousness but also our voices, hands, and feet, all in order to "grow the bigger we." The result is a story-based, biblically rooted, hope-filled, eye-opening, deeply personal, outwardly practical call for the healing of the world that God so loves. It is a book of blessing.”

Consider Leviathan

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Joban scholarship has entered an exciting new chapter with Brian Doak’s groundbreaking work. In this lucid and learned study, Doak integrates the best of current research (biblical, historical, and literary), while boldly venturing into new areas of inquiry that bear great relevance to readers today, from community to ecology. Consider Leviathan prompts us all to consider life together on this planet we call home.”

Creation

Theology

“With characteristic erudition and wit, David Fergusson has written the essential primer on the doctrine of creation. His integration of the biblical material, historical theology, and ecological sensibility makes this engaging volume a must-read. An added bonus is his wide-ranging annotated bibliography.”

Creation and Chaos Talk

Theology

“Beginning 'in the beginning,' Vail's careful and constructive study enlists biblical scholars, theologians, scientists, and patristics to chart a bold new course in creation theology for Christians. How he gets there is just as important as his destination. An invaluable, interdisciplinary resource!”

Creation and Emotion in the Old Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Bosworth's groundbreaking study demonstrates that the Bible makes no sense without understanding emotion and that the source of much emotion in the Bible comes from its various depictions of creation. From grief and fear to joy and awe, the full spectrum of emotions is evoked by the poetic power of the prophets, psalmists, and sages. This important study highlights the relational nature of creation as a counter to Westernized thinking, which tends to view nature only mechanistically.”

Discovering Psalms

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Jerome Creach offers more than a standard introduction to the Psalter. He offers an invitation for readers to discover the rhetorical and theological power of the Psalms. Creach engages the issues of Psalms research and interpretation with remarkable depth and breadth for such a lean introduction. I consider it ideal for the classroom.”

Divine Covenants and Moral Order

Theology

“David VanDrunen has successfully carved out a central place within the Reformed tradition for natural law and revelation. What makes his study so important is his facility in marshaling the rich variety of Scripture — from Genesis to Romans — to prove his case. Theologically profound and exegetically nuanced, VanDrunen's study is essentially a biblical theology of covenant, and any subsequent study will have to reckon with this major work.”

Down to Earth

Theology

“Richard Floyd offers a robust defense of Christian hope in the face of environmental degradation, a humble hope grounded in creation (humus), a fertile hope founded in faith in God's creativity, and a realistic hope that bears witness to the suffering and beauty of the created order.”

God of All Promises

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Forty-three years ago, Walter Brueggemann published his robust commentary on Genesis. Now, toward the end of his life, he has returned to Genesis with the fresh eyes of a poet, ‘praying back’ the text to God. This new ‘commentary’ offers a prayerful way of living into the text, and we receive it as his parting gift.”

Inhabiting Eden

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Here’s a book that is right on target. Patricia Tull finds that rare balance between Bible study, personal reflection, ethical insight, and social commentary that will move readers to action. For those who think that the church should stay out of the `politics’ of climate change and creation care, this book is the perfect gift.”

Introducing Old Testament Theology

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Just as writing an Old Testament theology has been deemed a futile exercise, Bellinger offers an engaging and elegant introduction that deftly navigates the ‘Older’ Testament’s diversity and interconnections. Bellinger’s judicious exegetical insights are matched by his keen conceptual thinking—a perfect combination for a theological introduction. Bellinger has turned a ‘lost cause’ into a just cause.”

Leadership Roles of the Old Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Stevens distills a vast amount of material and makes it accessible to beginning students in a way that is engaging and edifying. Her study of leadership roles shows how diverse the exercise of authority was in ancient Israel.”