Wolfgang Kraus

Facing Rejection

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“William Loader is a master of scientific New Testament exegesis. At the same time, he can write not only for specialists, but also for interested lay people. His book is a very readable introduction to questions of NT interpretation (esp. the Gospels, Paul, and Hebrews) and the context in which these questions were and are relevant. Loader’s book is also an introduction to the way the parables and sayings of Jesus developed, and were interpreted, before they became part of New Testament writings. In our times, where religious thought is under pressure, it is very welcome to reassure believers in their belief, and to make non-believers curious to get more knowledge about biblical issues.”

Myths on the Margins

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The German playwright and poet Berthold Brecht . . . described the Bible as ‘a collection of exciting stories, intergenerational conflicts, murders and killings, and at its height the Song of Songs, a love song.’ Bill Loader writes about some of these exciting ancient stories. They raise questions fundamental to human existence, and he demonstrates wonderfully how relevant these old stories are for us today.”