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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
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