Baker Academic Fall 2026 Catalog

Also of Interest to Professors from Baker Books

We Too Shall Arise Recovering the Art of Dying and the Hope of Resurrection Robert Kolb Centuries ago, medieval Christians developed a guide to dying well, known as “the art of dying” ( ars moriendi ), that the Protestant reformers developed further. In this compas- sionate and hopeful book, Robert Kolb recovers and adds to this rich tradition to help Christians face death in light of the resurrection.

Robert Kolb (PhD, University of Wisconsin) is Mission Professor of Systematic Theology Emeritus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

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NOVEMBER 2026 • 160 pp. $22.99c • 9781540905932

Theology for Life A Joy-Filled Introduction to Christian Doctrine Ronni Kurtz

Theology for Life unpacks ten crucial doctrines of the Christian faith, including the Trinity, God’s attributes, Scripture, justification, union with Christ, and more. After explaining each doctrine, Ronni Kurtz helps readers see how to delight in that doctrine and allow it to shape them into the people God wants them to be.

Ronni Kurtz (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of systematic theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College.

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SEPTEMBER 2026 • 256 pp. $26.99c • 9781540905123

Augustine’s Wisdom for Christian Pilgrims Timeless Insights from the Social Teachings of an Early Church Father James R. Wood This book invites readers to explore the timeless wisdom of Augustine. Pointing to Augustine’s classics Confessions and City of God as well as his many lesser-known works, James R. Wood illuminates how Augustine would address contemporary issues such as church unity, gender and sexuality, anti-Semitism, abortion, and political engagement.

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James R. Wood (PhD, University of Toronto) is associate professor of religion and theology at Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ontario.

JANUARY 2027 • 288 pp. $26.99c • 9781540905086

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