William P. Brown

Theology

“"In this book filled with wit and great wisdom, Mark Davis takes on the Left Behind series and exposes it for what it is: fearmongering nonsense that makes a travesty of the gospel. Davis provides a way of reading the Bible that is historically sensitive and theologically acute. And as he ably demonstrates, a faithful reading of Scripture has its own share of surprises! I highly recommend this book to anyone who is concerned, or confused, about the apocalypse.”

Lies My Preacher Told Me

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“With self-effacing humor coupled with informed conviction, Brent Strawn lays to rest the most misguided (and, lamentably, most popular) misconceptions about the Old Testament. You can find no better guide than Brent.”

On the Wall with Sword and Trowel

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Every seminary should require this book. Sandy Zensen wants people to enter the ministry with their eyes open. He offers an honest heads-up on ministry challenges—from serious interpersonal conflicts to personal marriage pressures. Then he provides sound, practical advice to prepare for the difficulties and to thrive in ministry. Positive and encouraging. A gem of a resource.”

Proverbs and the Formation of Character

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Psalms 1-50

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Psalms in Sickness and in Health

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“With the kind of pastoral sensitivity born only from personal experience, Andrew Litke explicates certain psalms of lament, thanksgiving, and trust to reveal how they equip persons facing distress with prayer, hope, and wisdom. Beginning with his own, fresh translations, Andrew lovingly shows how the psalms can speak to us, with us, and for us. His book is a gift to the church, an indispensable pastoral resource for all who suffer, in whatever form, and for those who provide care.”

Qoheleth

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this substantive yet accessible volume, Crenshaw brings to life the Bible's strangest sage . . . A superb introduction for students and scholars alike.”

Reading Wisdom and Psalms as Christian Scripture

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Taking its cue from Saint Anselm’s definition of theology, Ansberry’s introduction is a masterful treatment of the wisdom literature, Psalms, and Song of Songs. It engagingly addresses literary, theological, and historical issues, canonical connections, and reception history, including artistic representation. It is an ideal textbook that will engage students on a multitude of levels.”

Rooted and Grounded

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Nowhere have I read a more substantive and informative collection of essays, all written for this volume, that drives home the importance of the land in theological reflection and ethical practice. Rooted and Grounded inspires us to reconnect with the land from which we came and to which we shall return.”

The Incomparable God

Theology

“In his wide-ranging conversations with Scripture, Brent Strawn masterfully demonstrates that the Old Testament not only survives but thrives from engaging critical scholarship and multiple disciplines, from ancient history to literary studies and ethics. This collection is a breath-taking demonstration that is equally integrative, judicious, and impassioned. For Brent, to read all of Scripture is to scrutinize every ‘nook and cranny’ with eyes wide open, refusing to look away and yet finding something redemptive even in the ‘worst’ of texts. A rarity in the field of biblical scholarship, Brent is a binary-breaker in his refusal to bifurcate the life of faith and the life of scholarship. He is an incomparable scholar, a biblical theologian in the best sense.”

The Moral Vision of Proverbs

Theology

“The book of Proverbs finally receives its full ethical due from the able hands of Timothy Sandoval, who offers the most robust and nuanced moral treatment to date of this often-overlooked book. Sandoval’s study is both sophisticated and engaging, philosophical and dialogical, offering its share of exegetical surprises, all to highlight Proverbs’ overarching goal to impart the ‘craft of living well.”

The Old Testament as Literature

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Old Testament is a diverse body of literature, but Longman has turned this fact into an invitation to explore the Bible’s rich tapestry of meaning. Up-to-date on recent developments in literary theory, the author takes his readers on an adventure in genre analysis and shows how it is critical for understanding texts. While recognizing that the authors of Scripture did not have twenty-first-century readers as their audience, Longman demonstrates how the literary study of texts can help bridge the chasm.”

The Planet You Inherit

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“With the patient 'speed of love,' Dr. Rasmussen recounts the hope, humility, and inspiration that can be found in evolutionary history, philosophy, theology, politics, and ethics, all conveyed with tender compassion and inspired conviction.”

The Violence of the Biblical God

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“By examining the narrative rhetoric of various biblical testimonies, Daniel Hawk provides an unflinching look at the roles of divine violence in the Bible. With nuance and close readings matched by an overarching outlook, Hawk significantly advances the discussion by discerning a theologically profound narrative arc in how God works both within and outside the fray of human relationships. His aim is to move beyond heated debate toward faithful dialogue, which the Bible itself models.”

Theological Themes of the Old Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“A gifted writer and pedagogue, Dr. Stevens has distilled much of the theological richness of the Old Testament and effectively presented it to her readers. Written with precision yet sparkling with passion and humor, her work is an ideal theological introduction to the Old Testament.”