Baker Academic Spring 2025 Catalog

ACADEMIC CATALOG Spring 2025 xorn6x xorn6x

Table of Contents

Bible . ...................... 1

Theology . ............ 26

Also of Interest to Professors ........ 54

Practice . .............. 44

If you are a professor or an instructor seriously considering a book for a class, sign up for an instructor-verified account and request a free exam copy at BakerAcademic.com .

BAKER ACADEMIC & BRAZOS PRESS CONTACTS Jim Kinney Executive Vice President, Academic Publishing jkinney@bakerpublishinggroup.com Robert N. Hosack Executive Editor rhosack@bakerpublishinggroup.com Bryan R. Dyer Senior Acquisitions Editor bdyer@bakerpublishinggroup.com Katelyn Beaty Editorial Director, Brazos Press kbeaty@bakerpublishinggroup.com Mason Slater

Shelly MacNaughton Brazos Press Publicity Manager smacnaughton@bakerpublishinggroup.com Lydia Gustafson Academic Publicity Specialist lgustafson@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Director of Academic and Digital Sales mslater@bakerpublishinggroup.com Jeremy Wells Senior Director of Marketing jwells@bakerpublishinggroup.com Anna English Marketing Manager aenglish@bakerpublishinggroup.com Rebecca Pickard Textbook Marketing Specialist rpickard@bakerpublishinggroup.com

BakerAcademic.com Visit our website for the most up-to-date information on our titles.

Anna Moseley Gissing Senior Acquisitions Editor agissing@bakerpublishinggroup.com Brandy Scritchfield Acquisitions Editor bscritchfield@bakerpublishinggroup.com Dustyn Keepers Acquisitions Associate dkeepers@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Bible

Reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey Mark S. Gignilliat and Heath A. Thomas READING CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE This survey textbook offers an accessible introduction to the Old Testament, assuming no prior academic study of the Bible. The authors pay attention to the Old Testament’s subject matter— God’s revelation of himself—and focus on the triune God and God’s engagement with the world. They attend to the Old Testament’s literary, theological, and historical dimensions and explore how these texts are received and interpreted in Christian (and Jewish) tradition. The book is organized according to the Hebrew structure of the Old Testament: Law, Prophets, and Writings. This structure generates numerous interpretive and theological insights. “Sadly, the Old Testament remains a stumbling block for many. Gignilliat and Thomas make what could easily be a crooked way straight, deftly attending to, and balancing, each book’s literary integrity, place in the canon as a whole, and relation to Christ. Highly recommended!” —Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School “This is one of those textbooks that won’t be discarded at the semester’s end but will be cherished as a valuable, lifelong re- source.” —Elizabeth H. P. Backfish, Jessup University “Gignilliat and Thomas brilliantly illustrate the layered complexity of interpreting the Old Testament as Christian Scripture. Their book-by-book introduction is enhanced by lavish illustrations from Christian art, informative sidebars, elegant and cultivated writing, and above all a deeply learned sensitivity to the partic- ularities of the Old Testament books understood as witnesses to Christ.” —J. Gordon McConville, University of Gloucestershire (emeritus) “A clear and well-structured overview. This textbook will help to reinvigorate the witness of the Old Testament for the church through the classroom.” —Aubrey E. Buster, Wheaton College “A beautifully produced volume, with artwork, diagrams, maps, sidebars, key verses, and discussion questions.” —Stephen B. Chapman, Duke University “If only I’d had this as my Old Testament textbook at university, I would have realized much earlier how to integrate theology and biblical studies, been more sensitive to and informed about the relationship between Jewish and Christian traditions, and become more nuanced in my understanding of scholarly discussions.” —Brittany N. Melton, Regent College “An outstanding resource. This book is sure to be seen in undergraduate and seminary classrooms. Bravo.” —Christopher Seitz, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto

MARCH 2025 • 448 pp. • cloth • $54.99 • 9780801098031

course help for professors and study aids for students

Mark S. Gignilliat (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, and theo- logian in residence at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Heath A. Thomas (PhD, University of Gloucestershire) is president and professor of Old Testament at Oklahoma Baptist University and associate fellow of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, England. He has served on staff at churches in Oklahoma, Texas, North Carolina, and the United Kingdom.

ALSO IN THE SERIES READING WISDOM AND PSALMS AS CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE 9781540961914 • $36.99c

Written by pastorally sensitive biblical scholars from the Spirit-filled tradition, these commentaries emphasize how we listen alongside ancient audiences for the Spirit’s voice in our time and contexts. Series editors are Holly Beers, Westmont College, and Craig S. Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary.

“Volumes in the Word and Spirit Commentary on the New Testament series bring pentecostal-charismatic perspectives to wider evangelical and ecumenical audiences, both ecclesial and academic.” —AMOS YONG, Fuller Theological Seminary

Now Available

272 pp. • paper • $26.99 • 9781540964137

176 pp. • paper • $26.99 • 9781540967466

FEBRUARY 2025 • 184 pp. • paper • $22.99 • 9781540963864

AUGUST 2025 • 368 • paper • $29.99 • 9781540966933

Forthcoming Volumes

David Instone-Brewer on Matthew Blaine B. Charette on Mark James B. Shelton on Luke Beth M. Stovell on John Max Turner on 1 Corinthians Roji Thomas George on Galatians Daniel K. Darko on Ephesians and Philippians Jacob Cherian on 1–2 Thessalonians Amy S. Anderson and Gordon D. Fee on 1–2 Timothy, Titus

COMING FALL 2025

1–2 PETER, JUDE

SERIES EDITORS : Holly Beers and Craig S. Keener

Abeneazer Urga on Hebrews J. Ayodeji Adewuya on James Jamal-Dominique Hopkins on 1–3 John Melissa L. Archer on Revelation

Craig S. Keener

176 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540963871

Bible

Jesus and the Law of Moses The Gospels and the Restoration of Israel within First-Century Judaism Paul T. Sloan Jesus regularly engaged the Law and its interpretation in his inter- actions with both crowds and other teachers. While many scholars have interpreted his teaching as criticizing legalism, nationalism, or externalism, in this study of Jesus and the Law in the Synoptic Gospels, Paul Sloan suggests an alternative. Sloan argues that the proper framework for understanding Jesus’s teaching is Israel’s Scripture and Second Temple expectations of the restoration of the covenant between God and Israel. Conse- quently, this book focuses on the Gospels’ depiction of Jesus as both the herald of this restoration and the authoritative interpreter of the Law. Within this perspective, Jesus’s legal disputes consti- tute intramural debate about the Law’s interpretation and his claim to be the divinely commissioned herald of the restoration. In ad- dition to examining legal disputes, Sloan interprets Jesus’s action in the temple and his crucifixion within this restorationist context, and he concludes by showing congruity between Jesus’s teaching of the Law and the use of the Law in Acts and in Paul’s Letters. This thorough yet accessible book contributes to the ongoing dis- cussion of Jesus and the Law in the first-century Jewish context. It will challenge students of the Gospels and readers of the broader New Testament to reconsider some common understandings of the Law and its reception in early Christianity.

AUGUST 2025 • 288 pp. • paper • $32.99 • 9781540966384

CONTENTS

Paul T. Sloan (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is associate professor of early Christianity at Houston Christian University. He is the author of Mark 13 and the Return of the Shepherd and the coeditor of Son of God: Divine Sonship in Jewish and Christian Antiquity, New Studies in Textual Interplay , and Visions and Violence in the Pseudepigrapha.

Introduction

1. Israel and the Law of Moses 2. How Shall We Return? Restoration Eschatology in Early Judaism 3. The Beatitudes and the Law 4. Conflict and Controversy 5. I Came to Call Sinners: The Restoration and Eschatological Nomism 6. The Temple and the Cross Conclusion: The Law in the New Testament Indexes

Bible

Archaeology and the Ministry of Paul A Visual Guide David A. deSilva ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE NEW TESTAMENT

In the first of three planned volumes, New Testament scholar David deSilva uses archaeological findings to explore places where the apostle Paul ministered and his audiences lived. This visually compelling and beautifully designed book contains more than 250 full-color photographs of sites and artifacts. DeSilva focuses on the fruits of archaeology in regard to the sites associated with Paul’s ministry in Acts and in Paul’s own writings. This book helps readers understand the real-life situations Paul addressed. “This carefully researched, lucidly written, richly illustrated, and handsomely produced volume is an essential guide for all who are interested in learning more about the archaeological record of sites associated with the far-flung ministry of Paul.” —Todd D. Still, Baylor’s Truett Seminary “You will see Paul’s world come alive in the pages of this book, and it is bound to enrich your reading of Acts and Paul’s letters.” —Nijay K. Gupta, Northern Seminary “An essential resource for scholars, pastors, and all curious Bible readers.” —Lynn H. Cohick, Houston Christian University

APRIL 2025 • 320 pp. • paper • $32.99 • 9781540960955

David A. deSilva (PhD, Emory University) is Trustees’ Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary. He is the author of more than thirty books on the New Testament and Second Temple Period Jewish literature, including Introducing the Apocrypha, Discovering Revelation, Judea Under Greek and Roman Rule , and commentaries on Hebrews, Galatians, and Ephesians . He is also an ordained elder in the Global Methodist Church.

Coming Fall 2025

ALSO BY THE AUTHOR ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE WORLD OF JESUS 9781540960962 • $29.99p

Bible

Heaven, Hell, and Hope A Biblical and Theological Exploration of Universal Salvation Chris Kugler

In Heaven, Hell, and Hope , Chris Kugler presents a thorough explo- ration of “personal eschatology,” addressing the complex theological and biblical questions about the eternal fate of human beings. While Scripture suggests the possibility of eternal loss, Kugler argues that its most relevant texts are less definitive than commonly thought. Kugler contends that a nuanced picture is called for when one considers how theology uses the Bible to develop doctrine. He presents the problems, possibilities, and prospects of the three major views on personal eschatology: damnationism, annihilationism, and universalism. Heaven, Hell, and Hope is a vital resource for those teaching and preaching on personal eschatology. Designed for classroom use or small-group study, Kugler’s analysis will benefit professors and students of theology and religion, pastors, and thoughtful lay readers.

CONTENTS

Introduction Preliminaries

JULY 2025 • 144 pp. • paper • $22.99 • 9781540965158

Introductory Note How Theology Works How Revelation Works A Historical-Critical Hermeneutic Conclusion 2. Personal Eschatology in the Ancient Jewish and Christian Traditions Introduction

Chris Kugler (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is a research fellow in theology at Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University. He pre- viously served as a research associate in theology at Keble College, University of Oxford. Kugler is the author of Paul and the Image of God and The Next Christian Faith: A Brief Sketch.

Personal Eschatology in the Ancient Jewish Tradition The Tanakh (Old Testament) Second Temple Judaism Personal Eschatology in the Early Christian Tradition Jesus and the Gospels Paul Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles Revelation Clearly Universalist Texts? Unlimited Atonement Conclusion

3. What May Be Believed? Weighing the Options Conclusion Indexes

Bible

The Lord Bless You Numbers 6 for the Life of the Church Stephen B. Chapman TOUCHSTONE TEXTS Stephen B. Chapman, series editor

The Priestly Blessing in Numbers 6, “The Lord bless you,” is one of the most familiar and widely used liturgical texts in Christianity. Although often recited, it is not usually a subject of in-depth study. In this addition to the Touchstone Texts series, Old Testament scholar Stephen Chapman provides a detailed, engagingly written exposition of the Priestly Blessing as well as a broader exploration of blessing in the Old Testament. He explores the historical and liturgical use of the Priestly Blessing in the Jewish and Christian traditions and discusses key issues related to the practice of blessing within contemporary Christianity. His interpretation of the Priestly Blessing highlights the importance of the divine name and the way the blessing offers a vision of religious faith as “name bearing.” Chapman’s volume will be a helpful resource for pastors and seminarians and an important reminder to all Christians of the centrality of blessing to the life of faith. The Touchstone Texts series addresses key Bible passages, making high-quality biblical scholarship accessible to the church. FROM THE SERIES PREFACE Each volume in this series seeks to articulate the plain sense of a well-known biblical text by what Aquinas called “attending to the way the words go” ( salva litterae circumstantia ). Careful exegesis is pursued either phrase by phrase or section by section (depending on the biblical text’s length and genre). Authors discuss exegetical, theological, and pastoral concerns in combination rather than as discrete moves or units. They offer constructive interpretations that aim to transcend denominational boundaries. They consider the use of these biblical texts in current church practice (including the lectionary) as well as church history. The goal of the series is to model expositional interpretation and thereby equip Christian pastors and teachers to employ biblical texts knowledgeably and effectively within an ecclesial setting.

AUGUST 2025 • 224 pp. • cloth • $24.99 • 9781540960610

Stephen B. Chapman (PhD, Yale University) is associate professor of Old Testament at Duke Divinity School. He is the editor in chief of the Journal of Theological Interpretation and the author of The Law and the Prophets and 1 Samuel as Christian Scripture: A Theological Commentary.

ALSO IN THE SERIES THE SUFFERING SERVANT 9781540960634 • $24.99c “A feast of exegetical insight, theological erudition, and seasoned spiritual wisdom. . . . Pastors, preachers, teachers, and seminary students will find much to be stirred up by here.” —Olga Y. Fabrjkant-Burke , Expository Times

Bible

Exegetical Journeys in Biblical Hebrew 90 Days of Guided Reading H. H. Hardy II

Often students want to maintain their Biblical Hebrew when they’re between courses, or they want to return to reading the Hebrew Bible after some time away, but they don’t know where to start. This book provides ninety days of guided readings to help students retain or refresh their knowledge and grow their skill in reading and interpreting the Old Testament. H. H. Hardy II guides readers through level-appropriate passages selected from across the Old Testament canon, encouraging them to read and investigate a few verses each day. The book begins with easy passages and gradually increases in difficulty throughout the ninety days. Each guided reading includes the Hebrew text, expla- nations of unfamiliar vocabulary and verb forms, and grammatical descriptions focused on exegesis. Each day ends with a “For the Journey” section, which reflects on important details and applica - tions of the text. This follow-up to Hardy’s Exegetical Gems from Biblical Hebrew is ideal for Hebrew language students after their first year of study and for those who want to revive their knowledge and love of Bibli- cal Hebrew. A companion volume for Greek is also available. “This is an outstanding and approachable resource to help stu- dents retain the basics of Hebrew grammar while also moving them forward by building their vocabulary and guiding them toward exegetical insights. Highly recommended for those wishing to revive and advance their Biblical Hebrew!” —Andrew T. Abernethy, Wheaton College “This welcome book provides exactly what students need to continue in their Hebrew studies. Exegetical Journeys in Biblical Hebrew would be ideal as a textbook or for self-study!” —Jerry Hwang, Trinity Christian College “Thanks to Professor Hardy, students now have someone to go before them and bring them into the land of Biblical Hebrew proficiency!” —Andrew M. King, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary & Spurgeon College “An expertly compiled Hebrew reader that stands out from so many others by considering carefully a student’s needs and growth as they become more and more comfortable reading the Hebrew Bible.”' —Michelle Knight, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

MARCH 2025 • 312 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540965097

H. H. Hardy II (PhD, University of Chicago) is professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University. He previously taught at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of Exegetical Gems from Biblical Hebrew and other language resources.

ALSO BY THE AUTHOR EXEGETICAL GEMS FROM BIBLICAL HEBREW 9780801098765 • $22.00p

Bible

A Hermeneutic of Imagination Unlocking Scripture’s Full Potential Knut M. Heim with Jeffrey R. Oetter

To read the Bible well, we need to employ our imagination. This volume is the first book-length study that takes the Bible’s imagi - native nature seriously. It integrates insights from disciplines like neuroscience, metaphor theory and cognition, translation theory, the affective sciences, humor studies, and the interdisciplinary study of imagination itself into the academic and theological study of the Bible. Knut Heim and Jeffrey Oetter show that reading with imagination is a critical hermeneutic of engagement that fosters close, deep, lusciously savored, and pleasurable readings of the biblical texts. Bringing current scholarship from a variety of disciplines to bear on biblical interpretation, this book explains that Scripture employs often subtle literary techniques—including figurative language, emotions, and humor—that require imagination to recognize and interpret. Imagination helps us develop genuinely biblical ideas that get us closer to the meaning intended by the Holy Spirit and the original authors, resulting in more accurate interpretations when paired with traditional approaches. Even textual aspects that have until now remained odd, foreign, and confusing can become occasions for imaginative engagement that reveal new meaning and significance. A Hermeneutic of Imagination makes the case that reading with imagination is crucial for unlocking the Bible’s full potential be- cause it transforms academic study of the Bible into aesthetically inspiring, intellectually stimulating, emotionally rewarding, theo- logically rich, and spiritually transformative adventures of the mind that contribute to problem-solving and human flourishing today. CONTENTS 1. Imagination and What It Has to Do with the Bible 2. A Hermeneutic of Imagination Allows Us to Enjoy the Literary Quality of Scripture 3. A Hermeneutic of Imagination Reveals the Theological Power of Scripture’s Figurative Language 4. A Hermeneutic of Imagination Attunes Us to the Emotional Intentions of Scripture 5. A Hermeneutic of Imagination Draws Attention to the Humoristic Dimensions of Scripture 6. A Hermeneutic of Imagination Informs Our Translation Theory and Practice 7. A Hermeneutic of Imagination Inspires Us to Conduct Our Academic Study of Scripture Theologically and to Undertake Our Theological Study Academically 8. A Hermeneutic of Imagination Expands Our Vision So We Embody the Moral Imagination of Scripture Conclusion Indexes

AUGUST 2025 • 224 pp. • paper • $28.99 • 9781540969101

Knut Heim (PhD, University of Liverpool) is professor of Old Tes- tament at Denver Seminary and the pastor at Deer Park United Methodist Church in Bailey, Colorado. He previously taught at The Queen’s Foundation, University of Birmingham, and Trinity College, University of Bristol. Jeffrey R. Oetter (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is the pastor at New Hope Community Church in Aurora, Colorado, serves on the staff for Young Life, and is an adjunct professor of Old Testament at Denver Seminary.

Bible

The Bible and the Anointing of the Sick Healing in Christ Michael Patrick Barber A CATHOLIC BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF THE SACRAMENTS Timothy C. Gray and John Sehorn, series editors The Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments series (CBTS) provides readers with a deeper appreciation of God’s gifts and call in the sacraments through a renewed encounter with God’s Word. In this addition to the series, Michael Barber offers a biblical approach to anointing of the sick, drawing from both the Old and New Testaments. He unpacks the riches of the Scriptures to explain what true healing in Christ involves. In addition, Barber demonstrates how an exegetical approach to the sacrament can advance our understanding of it. The book is suitable for classroom use and parish ministry. PRAISE FOR THE CBTS SERIES “This series gives to students of the Bible a deeply enriched view of the mesh of relationships within and between biblical texts that are brought to light by the liturgy of the sacraments.” —Jennifer Grillo, University of Notre Dame “In recent years, theological exegesis—biblical commentary by theologians—has made a significant contribution. This series turns the tables: explicitly theological reflection by biblical scholars. The result is a breakthrough.” —Matthew Levering, Mundelein Seminary CONTENTS 1. Introduction: The Bible and the Anointing of the Sick 2. James’s Instructions and Christian Tradition: Questions about the Theology of the Anointing of the Sick 3. The Lord of Life and the Significance of Oil: Christ as the Source of Healing 4. Sin, Death, and the Hope for the Oil of Mercy: The New Adam and the Return to Eden 5. Healing and the Forgiveness of Sins: Salvation for the Sick 6. The Elders and the Continuation of Jesus’s Ministry: Christ’s Work and the Ministers of Anointing 7. Kings, Priests, and Prophets as Anointed Ones: The Power of Sacral Anointing 8. Jesus as the Anointed King, Priest, and Prophet: Christ’s Fulfillment of Messianic Hopes 9. Believers as “Anointed Ones” in Christ : Participation in Christ’s Royal, Priestly, and Prophetic Mission 10. Anointing of the Sick and Participation in Christ’s Three- fold Mission: A Biblical Reframing of the Sacrament’s Effects Conclusion: Healing as Conformity to Christ Suggested Resources Indexes

JULY 2025 • 272 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540960993

Michael Patrick Barber (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is pro- fessor of Sacred Scripture and theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. He is the author of The Historical Jesus and the Temple: Memory, Methodology, and the Gospel of Matthew and the coauthor of Paul, a New Covenant Jew: Rethinking Pauline Theology.

ALSO IN THE SERIES THE BIBLE AND RECONCILIATION 9781540964786 • $24.99p

Bible

Sirach André Villeneuve CATHOLIC COMMENTARY ON SACRED SCRIPTURE Mary Healy, Mark Giszczak, and Peter S. Williamson, series editors The New Testament volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series have been widely acclaimed. The series recently expanded to include readable yet substantive Old Testament commentaries that integrate the best of contemporary biblical scholarship with the traditional understanding of the Old Testament books as prophesying and prefiguring Christ. In Sirach , André Villeneuve makes a lesser-known deuterocanonical book accessible to readers. Drawing connections between Sirach, ancient Jewish and Christian commentaries, the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church , Vil- leneuve demonstrates that Sirach continues to speak to every age. This commentary, like each in the series, is designed for preaching, teaching, and applying Scripture to Christian life today. It includes quotations from Church documents, Church Fathers, and saints and is packed with features that make it particularly useful to those doing ministry in Catholic parishes. “This commentary on Sirach is a gift to the Church, drawing from the best scholarship but communicating its enduring value to contemporary disciples in understandable language. Villeneuve shows in very helpful ways how the enduring wisdom of Sirach is relevant for believers today. An impressive work indeed.” —Ralph Martin, STD, Sacred Heart Major Seminary “More than certainly brilliant biblical scholarship, this book is also beautiful and accessible. Reading it felt more like worship than study.” —Barbara Nicolosi, columnist, National Catholic Register

MAY 2025 • 400 pp. • paper • $26.99 • 9781540965899

André Villeneuve (PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem) is associate professor of Old Testament and biblical languages at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. He received his Licentiate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Commission in Rome. He is the author of Divine Marriage from Eden to the End of Days and the director of Catholics for Israel.

FORTHCOMING SERIES VOLUMES Mary Healy on Genesis Jennie Grillo on Exodus Michael Patrick Barber on Leviticus Stephen D. Ryan, OP , on Numbers John S. Bergsma on Deuteronomy Joseph C. Atkinson on Ezra-Nehemiah Francis M. Macatangay on Tobit Jeffrey L. Morrow on Judith Paul Niskanen and Peter S. Williamson on Isaiah Anthony Pagliarini on Jeremiah

ALSO IN THE SERIES

WISDOM OF SOLOMON 9781540963697 • $24.99p

EZEKIEL 9781540965868 • $28.99p

Bible

Behind the Scenes of the New Testament

Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts Bruce W. Longenecker, Elizabeth E. Shively, and T. J. Lang, editors This authoritative volume brings together a team of world-class scholars to cover the full range of New Testament backgrounds in a concise, up-to-date, and comprehensive manner. Meant to be used alongside traditional surveys, this one-stop introduction to New Testament backgrounds fills a gap in typical introduction to the Bible courses and is ideal for undergraduate or seminary classes. It is beautifully designed and includes photographs, line drawings, maps, charts, and tables, which will facilitate its use in the classroom. “Whether used as a main text, a supplemental text, a reference book, or a resource for research, this volume should be in the hands of everyone who studies the New Testament, from serious beginners to scholars.” —Michael J. Gorman, St. Mary’s Seminary & University “This book will inspire the joy of discovering the world of the New Testament.” —Amy Peeler, Wheaton College “A must-have resource for students, pastors, scholars, and teachers wanting to study the New Testament texts in light of their ancient contexts. Readers will gain insight on how to connect these dimensions to their interpretation of the New Testament.” —Janette H. Ok, Fuller Theological Seminary “A masterful collection of pertinent, interesting essays that illuminate the Greco-Roman world and the New Testament texts’ engagement with it. Richly detailed and brilliantly written, each essay provides the latest research on its topic. This volume should be used by every New Testament introduction course.” —Lynn H. Cohick, Houston Christian University “ Behind the Scenes of the New Testament comprehensively covers a breadth of material drawn from the cultural encyclopedia of the era. I will definitely use this volume with my students!” —Christopher W. Skinner, Loyola University Chicago “Scholarly yet accessible, this volume will prove to be an invaluable resource for students and academics alike for many years to come.” —Brittany E. Wilson, Duke Divinity School

NOW AVAILABLE • 544 pp. • cloth • $54.99 • 9781540964472

Bruce W. Longenecker (PhD, University of Durham) is the W. W. Melton Chair of Religion at Baylor University.

Elizabeth Shively (PhD, Emory University) is professor of Christian Scriptures at Truett Seminary, Baylor University.

T. J. Lang (PhD, Duke University) is senior lecturer in New Testa- ment studies and codirector of the Institute for Bible, Theology, and Hermeneutics at the University of St. Andrews.

ALSO AVAILABLE BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT 9780801097751 • $54.99c BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE BIBLE 2-VOLUME SET 9781540970152 • $99.95

This two-volume set includes Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament and Behind the Scenes of the New Testament .

Bible

The New Testament around the World Exploring Key Texts from Different Contexts Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn, editor Biblical scholars from a wide variety of contexts outside the West introduce students to global voices and explore how context im- pacts our interpretation of the New Testament. “This a book I’ve been waiting for. In it, we listen to and learn from scholars across the majority world. Each author offers a close reading of a New Testament text in its context, alongside an exploration of their own cultural and social locations. The insights arising from this intersection are both fresh and compelling. I highly recommend this as a textbook for courses on the Bible.” —Jeannine K. Brown, Bethel Seminary “The excellent scholarly essays in this important book, cover- ing aspects of the New Testament from Matthew to Revelation, demonstrate the significance of contextual scriptural interpreta - tion. Each chapter makes an important contribution, and the book as a whole is part of a seismic shift in the field of New Testament studies. I hope this volume is widely read by scholars and students alike.” —Michael J. Gorman, St. Mary’s Seminary & University

APRIL 2025 • 368 pp. • paper • $32.99 • 9781540962966

CONTRIBUTORS J. Ayodeji Adewuya, Nigeria Davinson Kevin Bohorquez, Colombia Gabriel J. Catanus, USA, Filipino American Bernardo Cho, Brazil

Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn (PhD, St. Andrews University) is associ - ate professor of New Testament at Regent College, Vancouver. Her main scholarly focus is the Catholic Epistles, particularly James, as well as general historical and literary contexts of the New Tes- tament. Kovalishyn coauthored a commentary on James for the ZECNT commentary series and is the author of numerous chapters and scholarly articles.

Dany Christopher, Indonesia David A. deSilva, Sri Lanka

Miguel G. Echevarría, USA, Latin American Dennis R. Edwards, USA, African American

Masanobu Endo, Japan Lanuwabang Jamir, India Lyn M. Kidson, Australia Jin Hwan Lee, South Korea Elizabeth W. Mburu, Kenya Fady Mekhael, Egypt Nelson Morales, Guatemala Gift Mtukwa, Zimbabwe Viktor Roudkovski, Russia

Chakrita M. Saulina, Indonesia Caroline Seed, South Africa Josaphat Tam, Hong Kong, China Abeneazer G. Urga, Ethiopia Sze-kar Wan, China

Bible

Reading the First Five Books The Invitation of the Pentateuch’s Stories Rachel Toombs This book invites readers into the artistry of the stories of the Pentateuch by attending to some of its central and notable characteristics, such as brevity, pacing, characterization, complexity, and use of the grotesque. “A wonderful book. Toombs demonstrates once again (per her muse, Flannery O’Connor) that ‘the only suitable way to know what a story is about is to read it.’ And read it well, we might add, which is precisely what she models throughout the volume.” —Brent A. Strawn, Duke University “Offers wisdom from the realms of biblical scholarship, literature, and theology proper as well as a deep respect for the way the Scriptures form the people who read them.” —Rebecca W. Poe Hays, George W. Truett Theological Semi - nary, Baylor University

Rachel Toombs (PhD, Baylor University) serves at Ascension Episcopal Church in Stillwater, Minnesota. She is the author of Flannery O’Connor and Stylistic Asceticism.

NOW AVAILABLE • 192 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540965905

Invitation to the Psalms A Reader’s Guide for Discovery and Engagement, 2nd ed. Rolf A. Jacobson and Karl N. Jacobson This readable textbook on the Psalms introduces students to the dynamics of the biblical text, helping them become attentive readers. The second edition adds a chapter on the shape and shaping of the Psalter and sidebars that high- light the use of the Psalms in popular culture.

“An invaluable resource for teachers, students, and small groups.” —Kathryn Schifferdecker, Luther Seminary

“With the second edition, the Jacobsons draw additional attention to how the arrangement of and connections between individual psalms may impact their meaning—and to how the book of Psalms connects meaningfully with the larger culture.” —Rebecca W. Poe Hays, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University Rolf A. Jacobson (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is professor of Old Testament and the Alvin N. Rogness Chair of Scripture, Theology, and Ministry at Luther Seminary. Karl N. Jacobson (1969–2024; ThD, Providence Theological School) was senior pastor of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

NOW AVAILABLE • 208 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540967978

Bible

The State of Old Testament Studies A Survey of Recent Research H. H. Hardy II and M. Daniel Carroll R., editors A diverse team of leading scholars surveys the current state-of-play of Old Tes- tament studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary discussions. “A clear and reliable guide for navigating an intricate and fascinating land- scape. Hardy and Carroll do a service to all who seek to understand the state of Old Testament studies.” —Jacqueline E. Lapsley, Union Presbyterian Seminary “This volume features cutting-edge essays by leading scholars delving into intriguing issues in the field. An indispensable resource for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of biblical studies.” —Dominick S. Hernández, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University H. H. Hardy II (PhD, University of Chicago) is professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University. M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas) (PhD, University of Sheffield) is Scripture Press Ministries Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy at Wheaton College. Reading the Bible Latinamente Latino/a Interpretation for the Life of the Church Ruth Padilla DeBorst, M. Daniel Carroll R., and Miguel G. Echevarría Drawing on their diverse backgrounds and experiences, three scholars bring their expertise in missiology, Old Testament, New Testament, and theology to bear on the topic of biblical interpretation. “Illuminates and reminds us all of the spiritual wealth and particular contribu- tions of Latino/a cultures and people to the broader church and community.” —Rev. Alexia Salvatierra, Centro Latino, Fuller Theological Seminary “This book is not just for the Latino/a church but for the whole of God’s peo- ple.” —Al Tizon, North Park Theological Seminary Ruth Padilla DeBorst (PhD, Boston University) is the Richard C. Oudersluys Associate Professor of World Christianity at Western Theological Seminary. M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas) (PhD, University of Sheffield) is Scripture Press Ministries Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Miguel G. Echevarría (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is asso- ciate professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theolog- ical Seminary.

NOW AVAILABLE • 152 pp. • paper • $19.99 • 9781540966568

NOW AVAILABLE • 512 pp. • paper • $44.99 • 9781540963659

Bible

Engaging Jesus with Our Senses An Embodied Approach to the Gospels Jeannine Marie Hanger Foreword by Grant Macaskill This book offers a fresh way to read the Gospels with an emphasis on embod- iment, helping us to connect our sensory experiences with those of ancient readers. “In this vivid and engaging yet well-researched book, utilizing recent shifts in scholarship, Hanger draws us into the rich sensory world of the Gospel narra- tives and encourages the use of all our senses in encountering the Word made flesh. An excellent resource for a fully embodied life of faith.” —John M. G. Barclay, Durham University “Hanger explores the intersection of the Gospels and sensory experience, building on scholarship from both arenas. The results are both thought- provoking and experientially rich.” —Jeannine K. Brown, Bethel Seminary

Jeannine Marie Hanger (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is associate professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.

NOW AVAILABLE • 208 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540966728

The Open Sanctuary Access to God and the Heavenly Temple in the New Testa- ment Nicholas J. Moore This examination of the heavenly temple in the New Testament within its Jew- ish and Greco-Roman contexts demonstrates that the ministry of Jesus gives believers access to the very dwelling place of God himself. “A marvelous, illuminating book that puts the idea of the heavenly sanctuary back where it belongs—at the heart of early Christian thought. This is an insight that has been gathering strength in recent years, but Moore presents the definitive case, and Hebrews is central to that case. A major contribution to our understanding of the message of that marginalized book.” —Philip Alexander, Centre for Jewish Studies, University of Manchester; Fellow of the British Academy “A tremendous resource for understanding a key concept in the first century.” —Madison N. Pierce, Western Theological Seminary

NOW AVAILABLE • 256 pp. • cloth • $37.99 • 9781540965493

Nicholas J. Moore (DPhil, University of Oxford) is warden and lecturer in New Testament at Cranmer Hall, St. John’s College, Durham University.

Bible

The State of Pauline Studies A Survey of Recent Research Nijay K. Gupta, Erin M. Heim, and Scot McKnight, editors A diverse team of leading scholars survey the current landscape of Pauline studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary discussions. “Absolutely critical for anyone interested in the serious study of Paul, the Pauline correspondence, and Paul’s theology. A collection of substantive, wonderful, and at times lively essays—not to be missed.” —Michael J. Gorman, St. Mary’s Seminary & University “For anyone who feels daunted when approaching the voluminous and intense field of Pauline studies, this is a great place to begin.” —Amy Peeler, Wheaton College Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, Durham University) is Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. Erin M. Heim (PhD, University of Otago) is tutor in biblical studies at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is a visiting professor at Houston Theological Seminary and Westminster Theological Centre, United Kingdom. Understanding the New Testament Use of the Old Testament Forms, Features, Framings, and Functions Douglas S. Huffman This up-to-date introduction to the study of the New Testament’s use of the Old Testament surveys the current state of the discipline, summarizes the scholarly conversation, illuminates the New Testament writers’ respect for Old Testament contexts, proposes advances in classification and terminology, and provides resources for further work in the field. “In the crowded field of New Testament use of the Old Testament, Huffman’s book stands out for its methodological rigor. Interacting with a broad range of the literature on this topic, Huffman proposes several taxonomies in an effort to bring some semblance of order to a confusing mishmash of approaches and methods. A genuine contribution.” —Douglas J. Moo, Wheaton College (emeritus)

NOW AVAILABLE • 360 pp. • paper • $39.99 • 9781540963666

Douglas S. Huffman (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of New Testament and dean of academic programs at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.

NOW AVAILABLE • 288 pp. • paper • $29.99 • 9781540966407

Bible

Preaching from the Cross Paul’s Theology of Proclamation Frank J. Matera

Frank Matera explores Paul’s understanding of his own preaching and relates Paul’s theology of proclamation to preaching today.

“Focusing on the why, what, and how of Paul’s preaching, Matera presents comprehensive theses for integrating Paul’s gift of preaching into a necessary challenge for incisive and active homiletics today.” —Sherri Brown, Creighton University “Anyone who reads and absorbs this small but significant—and deeply spiritual— book will be a better interpreter of Paul the preacher and a better preacher of the powerful gospel of the cross and resurrection that Paul proclaimed.” —Michael J. Gorman, St. Mary’s Seminary & University

Frank J. Matera (PhD, Union Theological Seminary, Richmond) is professor emeritus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, where he taught New Testament for many years.

NOW AVAILABLE • 144 pp. • paper • $22.99 • 9781540968197

The Bible and Marriage The Two Shall Become One Flesh John S. Bergsma A CATHOLIC BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF THE SACRAMENTS Timothy C. Gray and John Sehorn, series editors

John Bergsma offers a biblical theology of marriage rooted in the Old and New Testaments.

“This book is something of a rarity: a comprehensive yet clear and compact scholarly examination of the covenant of marriage across the canonical Scrip- tures. The Bible and Marriage will be useful for clergy and laity, scholars and students, Catholics and Protestants.” —Scott W. Hahn, Franciscan University of Steubenville “The book’s sheer number of exegetical insights, its use of Jewish and patristic sources, and its compelling analysis of ancient words and concepts make this a rare and invaluable resource.” —Joseph Atkinson, John Paul II Institute

John S. Bergsma (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Vice President for Biblical Theology and Mission Effectiveness at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.

NOW AVAILABLE • 288 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540961846

Bible

Psalms in an Age of Distraction Experiencing the Restorative Power of Biblical Poetry Ethan C. Jones Foreword by Elizabeth Robar In our current age of distraction, the Psalms, as a rich collection of poems, remain ready to train our ears, steady our hearts, and teach us to pray and to extend our imagination so that we might flourish. “Readers can expect to find in these pages suggestive connections between the imaginative claims of faith and the day-to-day reality of our common life.” —Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary “Refreshing, prophetic, and strikingly relevant to the age we live in.” —Malcolm Guite, Girton College, Cambridge “A fascinating reclamation of ancient biblical poetry for a contemporary set- ting.” —Susan Gillingham, Worcester College, University of Oxford (emeritus)

Ethan C. Jones , PhD, is associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew and Don and Helen Bryant Chair of Old Testament at New Orleans Baptist Theologi- cal Seminary.

NOW AVAILABLE • 176 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540967640

Encountering the Old Testament A Christian Survey, 4th ed. Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Beyer ENCOUNTERING BIBLICAL STUDIES Walter A. Elwell, series editor The fourth edition of this award-winning textbook has been updated throughout. “This textbook rivals the best Old Testament introductions on the market today. This work has weathered the test of time and continues to grip the attention of students year after year!” —Joy L. Vaughan, Asbury University “Arnold and Beyer have improved an already impressive textbook. With clear chapter outlines and objectives, introductory students will know exactly what they can expect to learn. The additional helps (sidebars, key terms, study questions, further reading, etc.) serve to enhance the student’s experience of encountering the Old Testament with joy.” —Adam J. Howell, Boyce College Bill T. Arnold (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary. Bryan E. Beyer (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is Bible professor emeritus at Columbia International University.

NOW AVAILABLE • 560 pp. • cloth • $59.99 • 9781540965806

course help for professors and study aids for students

Bible

LEARNING BIBLICAL HEBREW SERIES

NEW

9781540961129 • 352 pp. • $34.99p

9780801048869 • 324 pp. • $45.00p

9780801097621 • 208 pp. • $37.00p

9781540962218 • 612 pp. • $70.00p

9780801049521 • 340 pp. • $80.00p

9781540963734 • 306 pp. • $80.00p

course help for professors and study aids for students

Bible

Introduction to Biblical Interpretation Participating in God’s Story of Redemption Jacqueline Grey and Paul W. Lewis FOUNDATIONS FOR SPIRIT-FILLED CHRISTIANITY Jerry Ireland, Paul W. Lewis, and Frank D. Macchia, series editors Emphasizing the transformative nature of reading Scripture, this introduction to biblical interpretation helps readers engage with the beauty of God’s Word and read it holistically for their intellectual and spiritual growth. “This introduction exhibits a deep commitment to and trust in Scripture and is warmly welcomed by this teacher.” —Holly Beers, Westmont College “This introductory textbook is pedagogically exemplary. Its distinc- tive Charismatic and global dimensions of interpretation should appeal to a wide readership.” —Simon Chan, editor, Asia Journal of Theology Jacqueline Grey (PhD, Charles Sturt University) is professor of biblical studies at Alphacrucis University College in Australia. She is also a research fellow with the University of South Africa and the Centre for Pentecostal Theology. Paul W. Lewis (PhD, Baylor University) is professor of historical theology and intercultural studies at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Evangel University.

NOW AVAILABLE • 224 pp. • paper • $22.99 • 9781540963369

ALSO IN THE SERIES

FORTHCOMING IN THE SERIES Sarita Gallagher Edwards and Robert L. Gallagher on global missions

9781540965226 • 208 pp. • $24.99p

9781540963376 • 208 pp. • $24.99p

Bible Textbooks

Exceptional Bible Surveys

NOW AVAILABLE • 592 pp. • $59.99c • 9780801099601 “This textbook and companion website are invaluable resources for the study of the New Testament. They serve as a model of what such resources can be.” — REVIEW OF BIBLICAL LITERATURE

NOW AVAILABLE • 672 pp. • $54.99c • 9780801049255 “Packed with useful information. It deserves a place on every undergraduate religion major’s shelf.” — CHRISTIAN CENTURY

ALSO AVAILABLE 9780801099694 • 560 pp. • $48.00p

course help for professors and study aids for students

READING CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE

9780801097928 • 432 pp. • $56.99c

9781540961914 • 240 pp. • $36.99c

9780801098758 • 240 pp. • $36.99c

COMING MARCH 2025

9781540963345 • 360 pp. • $47.99c

9780801098031 • 448 pp. • $54.99c See Page 1

9780801099731 • 432 pp. • $49.99c

RUTH ANNE REESE and MADISON N. PIERCE on the later New Testament FORTHCOMING VOLUMES

MICHELLE E. KNIGHT on the Historical Books

DAVID BELDMAN and MICHAEL J. RHODES on the Pentateuch

course help for professors and study aids for students

Bible Textbooks

Request a Free Exam Copy at BakerAcademic.com

9781540967619 • 160 pp. • $21.99p

9781540963796 • 240 pp. • $24.99p

9781540961310 • 304 pp. • $34.99c

“At its best, biblical exegesis is a journey of discovery, in which the attentive reader sees and hears the text afresh. Brown’s nuanced study takes her readers on just such a journey, both modeling fine-grained historical and literary attention to the dynamics of embedded genres and giving her readers the tools to do the same. This book is a boon to all serious teachers and students of the New Testament.”

“ Engaging the New Testament provides a refreshing departure from typical New Testament introductions. This book transcends traditional critical issues to explore the heart of Scripture’s relevance in today’s ministry. Echevarría’s book both informs and challenges readers through concise summaries, thought-provoking questions, and insightful sidebars that enrich the reading experience. His em- phasis on Scripture’s canonical contexts, covenantal storylines, motifs, and inter- pretive methods opens new horizons for engaging with the New Testament, making this introduction a valuable resource for all Bible students.” —DOMINICK S. HERNÁNDEZ, Biola University

“I unhesitatingly recommend Longman’s masterful new exploration of the literary dimensions of the Old Testament, the fruit of over four decades of scholarly reflec - tion. With his wide learning and profound expertise, Longman offers readers an engaging journey through the narrative and poetic landscapes of the biblical texts. He shows how literary art is not merely or- namental but foundational to how biblical texts convey their meanings. His analysis is both scholarly and accessible, making this an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and church members alike.” —STEPHEN L. COOK, Virginia Theological Seminary

—SUSAN EASTMAN, Duke Divinity School

Bible Textbooks

New Editions of Popular Survey Textbooks

9781540966018 • 288 pp. • $29.99p

9781540965806 • 560 pp. • $59.99c

9781540964168 • 464 pp. • $54.99c

course help for professors and study aids for students

Bible Reference Books

9781540960047 • 992 pp. • $64.99c

9780801026935 • 1,280 pp. • $74.99c CHRISTIANITY TODAY BOOK AWARD

Page i Page ii Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66

bakeracademic.com

Made with FlippingBook. PDF to flipbook with ease