William S. Campbell

“Remain in Your Calling”

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this in-depth study of the formation of social identities, Tucker steps carefully but with an easy confidence through the maze of theoretical approaches. His assessment of differing stances is astute, well informed, and fair. In conversation with a vast array of literature, and in careful negotiation with the text of the New Testament, he offers a fascinating introduction to Paul's approach to the formation of social identities that is unlikely soon to be surpassed.”

American Slavery and the Immediate Duty of Southern Slaveholders

History & Biography

“Jack Davidson is to be congratulated on transcribing and thus enabling the long overdue publication of Eli Caruther’s 1862 manuscript. It reveals the passionately and comprehensively argued anti-slavery stance of this Southern Presbyterian minister’s pioneering vision, amazingly based on his reading of Exodus 10:3 . . . This is a must-read for all engaged in understanding the powerful role of the Bible in the anti-slavery debates.”

Between Horror and Hope

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“By careful exegesis and clear argument Sabou demonstrates that the death of Christ in Romans 6 is intended by Paul to be read not as the death of an isolated individual but as that of the anointed Davidic king. For Sabou, Christ is the firstborn within a large family of faith. Being buried with Christ brings believers into the same 'house,' or family dynasty, so that by sharing in his death they also share in his resurrection glory. This is a welcome, fresh reading of Romans based on detailed exegesis and careful analysis of the metaphorical language of 'death' which reveals the centrality of the death of Christ for Christian theology as well the corporate nature of Paul's Christological thinking. A lucid and carefully researched study which makes a solid contribution to contemporary interpretation of Romans.”

If You Call Yourself a Jew

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Rodriguez joins those Pauline interpreters who have taken seriously Paul's assertion that he writes specifically to Gentiles. What is significant about his approach is that he provides a careful analysis of the diatribe style questions that feature in significant sections of the letter. His radical thesis that the interlocutor is of Gentile ethnicity but views himself as a Jew, and teaches Gentiles, is provocative and challenging but illustrated with sustained argument. A fine volume to spark interest in Paul's skillful rhetoric.”

Jesus and Paul before Christianity

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Shillington has succeeded brilliantly in capturing both the uniqueness and commonality of Jesus and Paul. By respecting the integrity of the two figures, working with their terms in their time frames and historical contexts, he has enabled their respective witness and vision to emerge with vivid clarity and freshness of perspective. This is a book for the reasonable and responsible reader that addresses the best of recent scholarship. It will prove invaluable to students of Christian origins.”

Jew Among Jews

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Due to the many ambivalent texts in his letters, Paul's stance concerning his ancestral faith is notoriously difficult to discern. By carefully investigating the relevant texts in close conversation with current scholarly opinion, Ambrose succeeds in achieving clarity to present a convincing portrait of Paul as a very Jewish apostle to the nations. For those interested in deepening their understanding of Paul's Jewishness, this study provides a host of valuable new insights.”

Meet Paul Again for the First Time

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“A new paradigm for reading the apostle Paul has recently emerged: Paul addresses only ‘gentiles’ and should be read within, not in opposition to, his native Judaism. Informed by this perspective, Clausen presents a different but still recognizable image of Paul. This ‘liberated Paul’ originates from a consistent reading of Paul’s addressees as gentile, enhanced by clear thinking and uncluttered presentation. Scholars, students, and interested wider readership will welcome this thought-provoking ‘reconstructed Paul.’”

Metaphors and Social Identity Formation in Paul’s Letters to the Corinthians

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Lim illumines the rich tapestry of Paul's frequent use of the metaphors of siblings, family, temple, and body in the Corinthian letters, pointing to their indispensable role in the symbolic construction of social identity of the addressees. He demonstrates how these operate to create a strong sense of shared belonging and solidarity in which diversity is simultaneously affirmed and celebrated.”

Paul against the Nations

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this sterling collection of essays, Neil Elliott presents critical analyses of the most significant themes of the letter, exegetically grounded, historically informed by the most recent research, and superbly illustrated, highlighting the significance of Roman imperial domination and ideology for understanding Paul’s argumentation. He invites us to uncover the challenges of Romans afresh and to think with the apostle when facing our own responsibilities in today’s differing contexts.”

Paul and the Corinthians

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this careful reconstruction of the history of Paul’s turbulent relationship with the Corinthians, Paul B. Duff gives a compelling rationale for the sequence of historical events reflected in the letters that comprise the Corinthian correspondence. With astute but critical use of information from Acts, Duff substantiates his claims, explaining how and why he arrives at his conclusions and how they relate to the vast scholarship on this topic. Clearly written and convincingly argued, this compact volume is a resource for scholars and students that will have a lasting impact.”

Paul the Jew under Roman Rule

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“It is of immense benefit to scholarship to have these innovative, carefully reasoned essays, the fruit of Neil Elliott’s groundbreaking research here in one volume. Convincingly, Elliott demonstrates from various angles that Paul’s Jewish identity and the fact that he lived and worked under Roman rule are so intertwined that one cannot be separated from the other. Insights otherwise hidden unsettle any and every perspective and challenge us to consider with methodical and hermeneutical rigor approaches old and new to Paul and his legacy. This is an indispensable contribution and relevant for today.”

Paul’s Letter to the Romans and Roman Imperialism

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“"By means of an ideological analysis of the exordium (Rom 1:1-17), Ian Rock demonstrates that the issues between Jew and Gentile arising from the arrival of the Christ-movement in first-century Rome concerned more than intercommunal conflicts. Rock depicts the Roman context as an arena of competing and conflicting ideologies--that of Roman imperialism and the Augustan peace based on Virgil's Aeneid, in contrast and opposition to the justice and mercy of the God of Israel, whose son Jesus Christ was vindicated by his resurrection. . . . Rock offers a challenging reinterpretation of Romans that combines careful exegesis, theological and ideological competence, and a concern for context aided by his own Caribbean insights--an excellent study that uses a close analysis of the exordium to support the unity and integrity of the letter.”

Reading 1 Corinthians

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Tucker, in this post-supersessionist reading of 1 Corinthians, presents Paul as seeking to construct an identity of calling in which existing identities are not erased but transformed, and in which key aspects of Roman social and civic identity are not rejected but tempered in keeping with the call of God. A brilliant and original application of Social Identity Theory to a Pauline text that shows what Pauline transformation through the call of God meant for those in Corinth. An exemplary book that should be read by all who seek to understand the gospel of Christ and to relate it to contemporary society.”

Reading Romans within Judaism

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“These essays, the fruit of close attention to the text of Romans, are indicative of Nanos' unique contribution to the interpretation of Romans. Significantly, both Paul and the Christ-following groups in Rome are viewed as part of Jewish community life. This challenges traditional approaches, and standard translations, and offers a fresh analysis of the historical context. Nanos opens up exciting avenues to further explore one of the most influential documents of Christian tradition in relation to Judaism.”

The Weakness of the Law

Theology

“The scholarly integration of historical theology and contemporary biblical exegesis in Bayes's thorough study makes it a useful and informative resource for scholars, preachers, and teachers. Its carefully researched arguments in favour of the third use of the law will provoke wide-ranging and stimulating debate.”

You Belong to Christ

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this excellent study Tucker argues for the continuing relevance of gentile identity in Christ. He demonstrates that being in Christ rather than replacing existing identities is intertwined with these in a transforming process. His use of various social identity theories leads to illuminating new insights into identity formation in the early Christ-movement in which Paul is creatively involved. Tucker's research makes a significant contribution to the current debate concerning the development of Christian identity.”