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Reading the Later New Testament as Christian Scripture A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction Ruth Anne Reese and Madison N. Pierce READING CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE This survey textbook offers an accessible introduction to the Later New Testament in its literary, canonical, and theological contexts. Unlike other portions of the New Testament such as Paul’s Letters or the Gos - pels, introductions to the Later New Testament (Hebrews through Revelation) are uncommon. These texts have been relatively neglected in the history of Christian interpretation. Reading the Later New Testament as Christian Scripture offers the most up-to-date introduction to these texts in more than a decade. This textbook is grounded in the view that the Later New Testament should be read as Christian Scripture. Although the book covers critical issues such as authorship, background, and history, its primary focus is on the message and theology of the Later New Testament and the contribution these texts make to the Christian canon. Reading Christian Scripture is a series of survey textbooks that cover the Old and New Testaments. They are beautifully designed in full color with maps, sidebars, images, and illustrations to hold interest and aid learning.
JULY 2026 • 232 pp. • $39.99c • 9781540962812
course help for professors and study aids for students
Ruth Anne Reese (PhD, University of Sheffield) is professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary.
Madison N. Pierce (PhD, Durham University) is associate lecturer of New Testament at the University of St. Andrews.
Also in the Reading Christian Scripture Series
432 pp. • $56.99c • 9780801097928
360 pp. • $47.99c • 9781540963345
240 pp. • $36.99c • 9780801098758
course help for professors and study aids for students SEE PAGE 35 FOR OLD TESTAMENT VOLUMES
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Encyclopedia of Biblical Greek Language and Linguistics Stanley E. Porter, senior editor; Christopher D. Land, Jonathan M. Watt, and Dana M. Harris, associate editors A team of experts offers a major reference work in Biblical Greek language and linguistics, treating a wide variety of pertinent topics in a single volume. Written by an international group of contributors, this comprehen - sive work covers Biblical Greek and its usage especially in the New Testament and the Septuagint. The book includes nearly 300 articles on topics chosen on the basis of their prominence in Greek grammar and linguistics research over the past century, ensuring readers access to the most important developments in Biblical Greek studies. This volume focuses on research that positions Biblical Greek within the broader context of Greek linguistic study. It explores recent linguistic theories, discusses many of the major scholars who have made significant contributions to the field, covers topics not often found in similar volumes, and includes entries on both theoretical and practical/pedagogical subjects. This is a must-have volume for students of New Testament Greek, specialists and scholars in the field, and Greek enthusiasts. “This encyclopedia is a useful and timely resource for those seeking a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in and contributors to contemporary study of Biblical Greek grammar and relevant linguistic theory. This veritable one-stop shop introduces readers to all the important scholarly discussions and directs them to many of the essential resources needed to deepen their understanding of the issues. Highly recommended for students, teachers, and scholars of all levels!” —John K. Goodrich, Compass Bible Institute “The Encyclopedia of Biblical Greek Language and Linguistics will prove to be an enormously helpful resource. Its appearance is timely. Stanley Porter and his colleagues have put us all in their debt.” —Craig A. Evans, The Bible Seminary, Katy, Texas
AUGUST 2026 • 728 pp. • $69.99c • 9781540961631
Stanley E. Porter (PhD, University of Sheffield) is president, dean, professor of New Testament, and Roy A. Hope Chair in Christian Worldview at McMaster Divinity College. Christopher D. Land (PhD, McMaster Divinity College) is associate professor of New Testament and linguistics at McMaster Divinity College.
Jonathan M. Watt (PhD, University of Pittsburgh) is professor of linguistics, English, and biblical languages at Geneva College.
Dana M. Harris (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
ALSO BY THE EDITOR INTERPRETATION FOR PREACHING AND TEACHING 192 pp. • $27.00p • 9781540966377
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The Didache Discoveries Recovering the Apostolic Decree and the Missing Epistle of John Alan Garrow This groundbreaking study digs beneath the surface of one of early Christianity’s most enigmatic documents, the Didache, and finds there two texts hidden side by side for nearly two millennia. The first, compiled by James the brother of Jesus and the twelve apostles in 48 CE, is the Apostolic Decree. This document, par - tially described in Acts 15, was treated as foundational Christian Scripture by the writers of the New Testament. In that role it provides the starting point for interactions across Paul’s letters, the Synoptic Gospels, and the Johannine literature—enabling solutions to previously unanswerable questions about Paul’s theology, the in - famous synoptic problem, and the origins of Johannine theological creativity. Crucial to the story of the latter is the discovery of the Didache’s second hidden document: the Missing Epistle of John. This text, referenced in 3 John 9, reworks the sometimes eccentric instructions of the Apostolic Decree and makes them more gener - ally applicable—a move that provides an insight into the ways the writers of the New Testament handled their own sacred text. The Didache Discoveries promises to have an impact on every major aspect of the study of the New Testament and early Christianity. FROM THE BOOK Here, then, is a tale of two texts that might have been expected to survive but did not and of another that might have been expected to disappear but survived. Or perhaps not. Perhaps this is the tale of two texts that did after all survive but whose original identities became unrecognizable because of the way they had become merged within a third, larger text. This, in essence, is the thesis of this book: that the complete Apostolic Decree did after all survive, but the intersplicing of the Missing Epistle of John (and further ad - ditions) obscured its true identity, creating instead the text we now know as the Didache, or The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles.
JUNE 2026 • 264 pp. • $34.99p • 9781540970138
Alan Garrow (DPhil, University of Oxford) is vicar of St. Peter’s Church, Harrogate, United Kingdom, and is a member of the Shef - field Centre for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies. He is the author of The Gospel of Matthew’s Dependence on the “Didache” and numerous scholarly articles.
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Paul and John in Harmony A Theological and Historical Exploration Michael J. Gorman THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS FOR THE CHURCH CATHOLIC Since the earliest days of the church, scriptural interpreters have noticed similarities between the writings of Paul and John. These similarities have become a topic of intense debate among biblical scholars. In Paul and John in Harmony , New Testament scholar Michael Gorman looks in depth at significant parallels between the Gospel of John and 1 John and the Pauline letters. Exploring texts such as Philippians 2, John 13, and John 15 and themes such as partici - pating in Christ and the Father’s double sending of the Son and the Spirit, Gorman argues that the similarities in these writings express some of the most important aspects of New Testament theology and spirituality. Although most modern scholars claim that Paul and John represent independent traditions, some have recently argued that Paul’s let - ters influenced the later Johannine writings, while others contend that there was mutual influence. Gorman considers these propos - als in light of the parallels he has examined and offers a proposal of his own that rethinks the relationship between John and Paul: Could John have influenced Paul? “This creative new volume advances a bold thesis: Paul knew and relied upon the Fourth Gospel’s presentation of Jesus for the development of his own Christological vision. Whether or not you agree with Gorman on the dating of these texts or the direction of their influence, this book has the potential to challenge current scholarly boundaries. A must-read.” —Christopher W. Skinner, Loyola University Chicago “This book will open the eyes of a new generation of scholars and preachers to exciting and fruitful study and proclamation.” —N. T. Wright, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford “In this stimulating and provocative book, Gorman brings a lifetime of careful scholarship to bear on the intriguing question of the relationship between Paul and John.” —Marianne Meye Thompson, Fuller Theological Seminary (emerita) “A landmark work showing the fruits of comparative study, especially when plied with the courage to think beyond the walls of consensus.” —Andrew Byers, Ridley Hall, Cambridge “In this provocative new book on the relationship between John and Paul, Gorman launches a bold new thesis. Let the fireworks begin!” —Paul N. Anderson, George Fox University
APRIL 2026 • 224 pp. • $27.99c • 9781540969897
Michael J. Gorman (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) holds the Raymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he has taught since 1991. A specialist in the Pauline and Johannine writings, Gorman is the author or editor of more than twenty books.
ALSO BY THE AUTHOR ELEMENTS OF BIBLICAL EXEGESIS, 3RD ED. 352 pp. • $29.99p • 9781540960313
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Hesed , the Seed of the Biblical Story New Life for Old Testament Theology Jennifer M. Matheny
The Hebrew word ḥ esed is often translated as the love, faithfulness, loyalty, or steadfastness of God, but it means so much more. Could ḥ esed be the seed from which the diverse biblical story grows and expands? Traditionally, Old Testament theology has focused on key themes or a “center” around which to organize the Old Testament. These approaches may help unify the Old Testament, but they also ignore important material and simplify the Old Testament’s complexity and diversity. As an alternative to a gravitational center that reduces, Jennifer Matheny’s argument emphasizes possibilities as she posits that ḥ esed is the relational seed from which the complex and diverse biblical story grows. In her accessibly written analysis, Matheny engages theologically with the Torah, Prophets, and Writings to trace ḥ esed ’s relational impact through the Old Testament. Through stories, poems, and songs of broken covenants, war, and exile, Matheny also shows how violence and injustice reign when humanity fails to be keepers and doers of Yhwh’s ḥ esed , while justice and hope prevail when humanity chooses courageous acts of ḥ esed . This fresh, introductory-level approach emphasizes the importance of story, complexity, and diversity—and how we do ḥ esed to others and back to Yhwh.
MAY 2026 • 208 pp. • $26.99p • 9781540966681
Jennifer M. Matheny (PhD, University of Kent) is associate profes - sor of Christian Scriptures at George W. Truett Seminary, Baylor University, and serves as cochair of the biblical studies unit for the Wesleyan Theological Society. Matheny is the author of Illustrated Joshua in Hebrew in the GlossaHouse Illustrated Biblical Texts se - ries, Judges 19–21 and Ruth: Canon as a Voice of Answerability , and Clothing, Dress, and Nudity in the Five Scrolls (forthcoming).
“This book is a testament to God’s ever-reverberating love, which offers a new lens on the Old Testament as a whole. It should be required reading for every Old Testament theology course!” —Beth Stovell, Ambrose University
CONTENTS 1. Why Another Old Testament Biblical Theology? 2. Ḥ esed in the Old Testament 3. Ḥ esed in the Torah
4. Ḥ esed in the Prophets 5. Ḥ esed in the Writings 6. Ḥ esed in the Psalms Conclusion Indexes
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Reimagining Biblical Politics What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters Michael J. Rhodes Foreword by Carmen Joy Imes The Bible calls us to live as disciples of Jesus in every area of our lives, including politics. But how do we live as faithful political disciples when politics has become so toxic? Rather than rehash - ing America’s current political context or offering a blueprint for contemporary practice, this book invites readers from across the political spectrum to rediscover the startling, strange, beautiful, and often-neglected world of biblical politics and imagine how the Bible might transform our political witness. “A book the church desperately needs. . . . For all of us who are wondering if there’s any way to mend the breach in our commu- nities and build a different tomorrow, Rhodes holds out a hopeful vision for thoughtful Christian political engagement.” —Carmen Joy Imes (from the foreword) Bothering with Politics PART 1: OUTPOST POLITICS 2. Establishing the Outpost: Torah 3. City on a Hill: Jesus, Part 1 4. Political Prayers and Kingdom Songs: Psalms 5. God on Our Side? Prophets PART 2: PILGRIM POLITICS OUTSIDE THE HALLS OF POWER 6. Fearing God, Hustling Pharaoh: Exodus 7. Reading Political Mail in Exile: Jeremiah 29 and 1 Peter 8. Truth Talking and Table Turning: Jesus, Part 2 9. Ambassadors of God’s Outpost: Paul 10. Wrestling with Monsters and Sleeping with the Enemy: Revelation PART 3: PILGRIM POLITICS NEAR THE HALLS OF POWER 11. The Art of Political Persuasion: Proverbs 12. The Risks and Rewards of Working for “the Man”: Joseph and Daniel 13. Finding Help Wherever We Can Get It: Ezra and Nehemiah 14. But Where Is God in All This? Esther 15. Bringing Shiphrah, Amos, and Peter to Church: Political Discernment with the Biblical Saints Indexes CONTENTS 1.
JUNE 2026 • 240 pp. • $26.99p • 9781540967558
Michael J. Rhodes (PhD, Trinity College / University of Aberdeen) is lecturer in Old Testament at Carey Baptist College in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, and is an ordained EPC pastor. He is the author of several books, including Just Discipleship , Formative Feasting , and Practicing the King’s Economy (with Robby Holt and Brian Fikkert).
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The Greatest Story Ever Retold Envisioning Jesus Narratives from Gospels to Film John Anthony Dunne and Jeannine K. Brown This innovative book explores the ways the Jesus story has been told and retold from the earliest Gospel writings to contempo - rary film adaptations. John Anthony Dunne and Jeannine Brown highlight what later narratives can teach us about the hermeneu - tical process we employ, knowingly or unknowingly, as we read the Gospels. Dunne and Brown explain that we visualize the Jesus story in particular ways as we read the Gospels. We inevitably play the part of a director as we imagine the story playing out in a Jesus film of our own. The authors show that Jesus films can help us think through how and why we direct our own film in the way that we do when we read or hear the story of Jesus. The book incorpo - rates many contemporary film adaptations to demonstrate how we become participants in the creation of such narratives. It will be useful for students, scholars, and readers of Christianity and popular culture. “A wonderful addition to the library of books on Jesus in the Gospels and on the screen.” —Adele Reinhartz, University of Ottawa; author of Jesus of Hollywood “What is so unique and exciting about Dunne and Brown’s approach is that they invite us to consider how every reading of the gospel is truly an act of imagination.” —David J. Shepherd, Trinity College Dublin; author of The Bible on Silent Film: Spectacle, Story and Scripture in the Early Cinema “A valuable contribution to the study of Bible and visual culture. This volume is sure to help readers engage biblical literature and Jesus films more thoughtfully and with a clearer understanding of their own roles as interpreters.” —Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch, Eastern University “Dunne and Brown invite readers to share both their fascination with Jesus films and their humble recognition of interpretation’s inevitability, which empowers readers to reflect on their own evaluative standards for Jesus films—and their own preexisting internal Jesus ‘films.’ Such humble curiosity is particularly recommended for anyone creating Jesus films/stories.” —Richard Walsh, Methodist University (emeritus)
MARCH 2026 • 240 pp. • $27.99p • 9781540967145
John Anthony Dunne (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is associate professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and the author of The Mountains Shall Drip Sweet Wine: A Biblical Theology of Alcohol . Jeannine K. Brown (PhD, Luther Seminary) is the David Price Professor of Biblical and Theological Foundations at Bethel Seminary and the author of numerous books, including The Gospels as Stories .
ALSO BY THE AUTHOR EMBEDDED GENRES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT 160 pp. • $21.99p • 9781540967619
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Christian Life in the Greco-Roman City The Civic and Architectural Contexts of Early Christianity Jason Borges Foreword by David A. deSilva
In this fascinating book, Jason Borges offers an original and engaging analysis of life in the Greco-Roman city as seen through its public spaces. Drawing on primary sources and archeological evidence, he explores how seven key civic structures—the agora, temple, bath, prison, theater, library, and cemetery—shaped the lives, writings, and theology of early Christians. From lively agoras to magnificent temples and luxurious baths, civic buildings were more than just physical settings for everyday life; they were spaces imbued with social and political meaning. Informed by the author’s research and his experience leading tours to ancient sites, this book explores how early Christians interacted with and understood their urban environment. The result is fresh insight into the cultural background of the New Testament and other early Christian writings. Each chapter explains a specific structure, provides an extant example, and discusses its significance for reading the New Testament. The book includes black and white images, informative diagrams, and a foreword by David A. deSilva. This helpful supplementary textbook illuminates the architectural and civic background of the New Testament and early Christianity so that readers can better understand the writings and theology of early Christians. “It is a brilliant idea for Borges to conduct his readers on a tour of civic structures in the ancient city to explain not just their archi- tecture but their function and social significance in everyday life. The early Christian social environment comes alive in a wholly fresh way. I thoroughly recommend this book—well-researched, clearly written, and excellently illustrated.” —John M. G. Barclay, Durham University (emeritus) “Blending his academic training as a church historian with his personal experiences living in Asia Minor, Borges shows us the New Testament world through its buildings. With each chap- ter—whether discussing temples, prisons, or theaters—Borges becomes your perfect personal tour guide.” —E. Randolph Richards, Palm Beach Atlantic University (emeritus); author of Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes “A well-researched, amply documented, and user-friendly book that helps the modern reader easily imagine what life was like for the earliest Christians living in the Greco-Roman world. A valuable resource for layperson and scholar alike!” —Jeffrey A. D. Weima, Calvin Theological Seminary
FEBRUARY 2026 • 248 pp. • $27.99p • 9781540968852
Jason Borges (PhD, Durham University) is associate director of the Asia Minor Research Center in Antalya, Turkey. He has traveled extensively to biblical sites throughout the Mediterranean world, conducting research and leading study tours, and has lived in Turkey since 2017.
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New in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament
AUGUST 2026 • 472 pp. • $54.99c • 9781540964182
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800 pp. • $64.99c • 9780801030949 Christianity Today 2024 Book Award Finalist
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ALSO AVAILABLE GENESIS • JOHN GOLDINGAY • 832 pp. • $64.99c • 9780801035722 JOB • TREMPER LONGMAN III • 492 pp. • $50.00p • 9780801098512
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PSALMS, VOL. 1 • JOHN GOLDINGAY • 640 pp. • $58.00c • 9780801027031 PSALMS, VOL. 2 • JOHN GOLDINGAY • 752 pp. • $60.00c • 9780801027048 PSALMS, VOL. 3 • JOHN GOLDINGAY • 816 pp. • $55.00c • 9780801031434 PSALMS, 3 VOLS. • JOHN GOLDINGAY • 2,208 pp. • $150.00c • 9780801036071 PROVERBS • TREMPER LONGMAN III • 608 pp. • $58.00p • 9780801030970 ECCLESIASTES • CRAIG G. BARTHOLOMEW • 448 pp. • $47.00p • 9780801097447 SONG OF SONGS • RICHARD S. HESS • 288 pp. • $40.00p • 9780801099564 HOSEA–MICAH • JOHN GOLDINGAY • 560 pp. • $54.99c • 9780801030765
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Exegetical Fallacies, 3rd ed. D. A. Carson and Andrew David Naselli This updated edition of a contemporary classic teaches sound grammatical, lexical, cultural, and theological Bible study practices, offering expert guidance for those seeking to interpret Scripture more accurately. D. A. Carson and Andrew David Naselli teach interpreters to think critically and to develop sound reasons for the choices they make. To do this, interpreters must reject unsound reasons; so the authors identify common mistakes many Bible interpreters make and how to avoid them. The third edition is significantly expanded, examines some new fallacies, and is accessible for beginning stu - dents of theology. It is also a helpful resource for any student of biblical languages.
“A must for teachers, pastors, and serious Bible students.” —Thomas R. Schreiner, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
FROM THE BOOK
While Dr. Carson’s voice still predominates in this new edition, I have updated Exegetical Fallacies in three ways: 1. I have removed some less relevant examples and added new ones, including some new fallacies. This third edition is about 30 percent longer than the second edition. Some of the new material discusses genre-related fallacies in more detail (as Dr. Carson expresses at the end of his preface to the second edition). 2. Instead of using only labels as the headings for fallacies through - out the book, I have labeled each fallacy and then concisely de - scribed that fallacy. This makes the book a bit more user-friendly. 3. I have lightly updated the style to make it as accessible as I could for non-experts. I have attempted to make it readable for beginning theology students as well as stimulating for those who are interme - diate or more advanced.
AUGUST 2026 • 208 pp. • $24.99p • 9781540969224
D. A. Carson (PhD, University of Cambridge) is emeritus professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author or editor of more than fifty books. Andrew David Naselli (PhD, Bob Jones University; PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of systematic theology and New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary, Minneapolis, and lead pastor of Christ the King Church in Stillwater, Minnesota.
ALSO BY THE AUTHORS DICTIONARY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
USE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT 992 pp. • $64.99c • 9781540960047
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The Letter to the Ephesians An Exegetical and Theological Commentary Thomas R. Schreiner Paul’s letter to the Ephesians has been beloved throughout church history and is full of theological significance and practical instruc - tion. Its themes revolve around identity in Christ, both for individu - als and for the church. Paul’s goal is to help believers see the beauty and glory of Christ and grow up into maturity. New Testament scholar Thomas Schreiner illuminates the text of Ephesians in this important, stand-alone commentary. Writing from an evangelical and Reformed perspective, Schreiner’s focus is on exegesis of the text and on drawing out theological significance. For each section of text, Schreiner examines the flow of thought and then provides a verse-by-verse interpretation. His introduction to the letter deals briefly with topics such as authorship, historical setting, and epistolary structure. Schreiner’s focus on exegesis and robust theological interpretation makes this an ideal resource for pastors, students, Bible teachers, and educated lay readers. “This commentary is a masterful example of clarity, precision, and theological sensitivity. Schreiner engages in straightforward exegesis that stays in irenic conversation with interpreters of Ephesians from the patristic period through our own time. He manages to do this in concise, readable prose and with an eye on the practical application of the text to everyday Christian life and thought.” —Frank Thielman, Beeson Divinity School
APRIL 2026 • 416 pp. • $52.99c • 9781540966391
Thomas R. Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the James Harrison Buchanan Professor of New Testament Interpre - tation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His extensive writings include commentaries on Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Hebrews, 1–2 Peter and Jude, and Revelation.
ALSO BY THE AUTHOR ROMANS, 2ND ED. 944 pp. • $72.99c • 9781540960054
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Dead to Sin, Alive to God in Christ Romans 6 for the Life of the Church Klyne R. Snodgrass and Stephen J. Chester TOUCHSTONE TEXTS Stephen B. Chapman, series editor
Romans 6 is one of the most important texts on Christian living, conver - sion, and baptism, and it is foundational for Christian ethics. It pro - foundly challenges widespread cultural assumptions in the West about individual autonomy and what it means to be authentically human. It also challenges believers to live up to their gospel and its implications. This exposition of Romans 6 offers guidance on preaching and teaching major Pauline theological concepts. Romans 6 reveals the foundation of Paul’s theology and indeed the whole of Christianity: We must die with Christ to live with him. The authors place this important chapter within the context of the entire letter, trace its influence on theology and church doctrine, and show how this classic text can speak afresh to the life of the church today. The book is perfect for sermon preparation and small group study. The Touchstone Texts series addresses key Bible passages, making high-quality biblical scholarship accessible to the church.
JULY 2026 • 224 pp. • $24.99p • 9781540960658
Klyne R. Snodgrass (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is professor emeritus of New Testament at North Park Theological Seminary.
Stephen J. Chester (PhD, University of Glasgow) is Lord and Lady Coggan Professor of New Testament at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto.
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The Four Senses of Scripture Learning from Ancient Ways of Reading the Bible Patrick Schreiner Foreword by Jonathan T. Pennington In the modern era, biblical hermeneutics has been dominated by the grammatical-historical method. This represents a departure from the interpretive approach commonly used during the prior 1,700 years of the church, the four senses approach (or quadriga). Those four senses are literal (grammatical-historical), allegory (Christological), tropology (moral), and anagogy (eschatological). Patrick Schreiner doesn’t believe modern hermeneutics is wrong but believes that it is incomplete in ignoring these other aspects. Here he seeks to recover this ancient method by explaining it, defending it, and offering a coherent method for using it. With scholars, students, and pastors in view, he argues that this approach, with the senses in conversation with each other, better respects the nature, goal, and ecclesial setting of reading, interpreting, and applying the Bible. Schreiner begins by giving a brief overview of the four senses and why early Christians used this method. He then examines each sense in detail, exploring the what, why, and how, along with providing examples. Finally, he addresses anticipated exegetical, historical, and allegorical objections to his proposal.
AUGUST 2026 • 288 pp. • $27.99p • 9781540968791
CONTENTS
Foreword by Jonathan T. Pennington PART 1: THE FOUR SENSES IN PREPARATION 1. The Need for the Four Senses 2. The Four Senses: A House to Live In 3. Recovering a Medieval Mind PART 2: THE FOUR SENSES IN PRINCIPLE 4. Literal: The Grammatical-Historical Sense 5. Allegory: The Christological Sense 6. Tropology: The Moral Sense 7. Anagogy: The Eschatological Sense PART 3: THE FOUR SENSES AND PROBLEMS 8. Responding to Exegetical Objections 9. Responding to Historical Objections 10. Responding to Allegorical Objections Conclusion: How the Quadriga Differs from a Modern Reading Appendix 1: Theses and Controls Appendix 2: The Quadriga for the Church Index
Patrick Schreiner (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Semi - nary) is associate professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books, including Matthew: Disciple and Scribe and The Transfiguration of Christ .
ALSO BY THE AUTHOR THE TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST 208 pp. • $26.99p • 9781540965967
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Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls Andrew B. Perrin This book introduces readers to the Dead Sea Scrolls while correcting common misunderstandings and highlighting overlooked issues. Perrin’s tour spans the traditions of ancient Judaism and extends to the “big business” of modern antiquities trading, including the surprising number of forgeries on display in museums.
“A lively and engaging introduction.” —John J. Collins, Yale Divinity School “Grounded in excellent scholarship.” —Beth Stovell, Ambrose University “Delightful and engaging.” —Dominick S. Hernández, Biola University
Andrew B. Perrin (PhD, McMaster University) is associate vice president of research at Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. He previously directed the Dead Sea Scrolls Institute at Trinity Western University.
NOW AVAILABLE • 352 pp. • $28.99p • 9781683597957
Waking from the Dust Daniel 12:2 and Resurrection Hope in Biblical Theology Mitchell L. Chase STUDIES IN SCRIPTURE AND BIBLICAL THEOLOGY Scholars commonly assert that the hope for bodily resurrection is absent in the Old Testament, with Daniel 12:2 providing the exception that proves the rule. But rather than an exception, Daniel 12 is a culmination. This book argues that Daniel 12:2 sprouts from the rich soil of Old Testament resurrection hope. Chase shows how Daniel 12 draws from earlier biblical texts and informs later intertestamental texts. Though rarely quoted explicitly, this text nonetheless guided the New Testament authors as they expressed eschatological hope in light of Christ’s resurrection.
“A fascinating and gripping biblical theological study.” —Stephen Dempster, Crandall University (emeritus); author, Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible
Mitchell L. Chase (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of biblical studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church.
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Paul’s Gospel in Romans Vertical, Horizontal, and Cosmic Dimensions Jarvis J. Williams This book defines the message of the gospel in Paul’s Letter to the Romans while correcting mistaken views and theology. “An amazing exposition of Paul’s Letter to the Romans that exam- ines the vast scope of salvation in all its rich dimensions: vertical, horizontal, and cosmic. This book will leave readers with a bigger and better vision of Paul’s gospel and of the God of the gospel.” —Michael F. Bird, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia “This introduction to the chief theological themes of Romans manages to be clear, concise, practical, and engaged with the most recent scholarship all at once! It would be a great choice for college, seminary, and church classes on Romans.” —Frank Thielman, Beeson Divinity School “For nearly five decades now, the scholarly discussion about the main theme of Paul’s theology has been caught in a tug of war, but in three directions, between the ‘old perspectives,’ the ‘new perspectives’ (and their cousins, ‘Paul within Judaism’), and the ‘apocalyptic’ school. No one, it seems, has yet won the day. In this helpful and accessible book on Romans, Williams suggests that all three are, to a degree, accurate. He persuasively argues that Paul’s gospel puts Christ at the center, as he reconciles sinners to God (vertical), sinners to each other (horizontal), and a fallen creation to its maker (cosmic). This book skillfully engages the most recent research on Paul while landing in a place that is pastorally wise and devotionally satisfying.” —Gregory R. Lanier, Reformed Theological Seminary “Williams hammers at the text of Romans to uncover the gospel, reminding us of its centrality. He also shows that the gospel has several dimensions: It is vertical, horizontal, and cosmic. An important book.” —Thomas R. Schreiner, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “Overcoming the false choices of ‘atonement models,’ Williams traces beautifully the integral vectors of Christ’s saving work. Erudite, to be sure, but deeply edifying.” —Michael Horton, Westminster Seminary California “No subject could be more crucial than the gospel, and no body of literature is better suited to its illumination than Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. This book eschews narrow understandings of the gospel and its effects. A welcome corrective.” —Stephen Westerholm, McMaster University (emeritus)
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Jarvis J. Williams (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books, including Christ Redeemed ‘Us’ from the Curse of the Law; Redemptive Kingdom Diversity: A Biblical Theology of the People of God; and The Spirit, Ethics, and Eternal Life: Paul’s Vision for the Christian Life in Galatians .
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Also in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture “The New Testament volumes in this series have served me as a constant resource: deeply scholarly, firmly in touch with the Catholic tradition, and impressively readable and teachable. But among Christians today, the Old Testament often is neglected or treated as unintelligible—with the result being a tragic impoverishment of faith. The same qualities that have set this series apart will be on display in its commentaries on the Old Testament. All Catholics should have these trustworthy volumes at hand.” —MATTHEW LEVERING, Mundelein Seminary
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Genesis Mary Healy 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 series (CCSS) have been widely acclaimed. The series now includes 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 Genesis , Mary Healy offers a detailed yet accessible interpreta - tion of each passage of Genesis. She opens up the incomparable riches of this book as the beginning of the story of salvation and the foundation of biblical doctrines concerning God, creation, human nature, sexuality and marriage, sin, and God’s covenant with Israel. Drawing on Christian tradition, she shows how types and foreshadow - ing in Genesis point forward to the fulfillment of God’s plan in Christ. Written from a standpoint of faith in the Holy Spirit’s inspiration of Scripture, CCSS Old Testament commentaries are designed for preaching, teaching, and applying Scripture to Christian life today. “Recognizing that both Christ and Christians are already present in the book of Genesis, Healy elucidates the book’s types, figures, and foreshadowings with deftness and lucidity. Healy is a prolific author and biblical expositor, and her latest foray into the Old Testament is a remarkable accomplishment that preachers and lay folk will explore with immense spiritual benefit.” —Hans Boersma, Nashotah House Theological Seminary “For theological scholars and students, homilists and catechists, and all who wish to delve into Scripture, this is a trustworthy guide to reading Genesis from the heart of the Church for pastoral minis- try today. Highly recommended!” —Stephen J. Binz, scholar, writer, speaker at Bridge-B.com, and author of Threshold Bible Study “Healy has written a Genesis commentary that strikes a beautiful balance of excellent scholarship and pastoral and spiritual sensi- tivity. This commentary doesn’t just inform; it edifies and inspires. This is the first resource on the book of Genesis I would recom - mend to any Catholic!” —John Bergsma, Franciscan University of Steubenville
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Mary Healy (STD, Pontifical Gregorian University) is professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. She is a bestselling author, an international speaker, and one of the first women to serve on the Pontifical Biblical Commission. She is also a member of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. Visit her website at DrMaryHealy.com.
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Suffering Its Meaning for the Spirit-Filled Life Craig S. Keener
Suffering is an undeniable aspect of life. In this book, New Testament scholar Craig Keener delves into the perennial question of hardship, offering a biblical understanding of suffering and resilience. Balancing insightful exposition of Scripture with compelling stories of Christians worldwide who have faced trials for their faith, Keener reveals how believers can endure by the power of the Holy Spirit. Acknowledging the reality of suffering, Keener provides guidance on how to respond to life’s challenges and learn from the experiences of others. Rooted in a charismatic perspective yet broadly appli - cable, this work offers hope and meaning in the midst of suffering, reminding us of our ultimate hope in the new creation. Professors, students, church leaders, and anyone seeking to understand suffering within the context of a Spirit-filled life will benefit from this illuminating study. “A wonderful resource that teaches us how to endure trial, perse- cution, and suffering. It is packed full of insights from Scripture along with difficult but profound stories of those who have given their lives for the sake of the gospel.” —Bill Johnson, senior leader, Bethel Church, Redding, California; author of Removing the Sting of Death and God Is Good “Everybody should read this book, whether Christian or non- Christian, whether charismatic or non-charismatic. It shook me, showing me not only how little I know but also how little I have suffered. No one will be the same after reading this book.” —Dr. R. T. Kendall, former Senior Minister, Westminster Chapel (1977–2002) “This book bears witness to my own long-standing maxim: We have a gospel worth living for and a gospel worth dying for.” —Most Rev. Dr. Benjamin A. Kwashi, former archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Jos in the Anglican Church of Nigeria
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Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University) is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and the author of nearly forty books. His books have won fifteen national or international awards, including six in Christianity Today . He is married to Dr. Médine Moussounga Keener, who was a refugee in her home country of Congo for 18 months.
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1–2 Peter, Jude Craig S. Keener WORD AND SPIRIT COMMENTARY ON THE NEW TESTAMENT Holly Beers and Craig S. Keener, series editors This commentary on 1–2 Peter and Jude emphasizes how we listen alongside ancient audiences for the Spirit’s voice in our time and contexts. It includes images, illustrations, and sidebars on pente - costal/charismatic/revival history or insights. “Keener combines his masterful command of ancient sources and his ministry experiences into one powerful tool for interpreting this trio of letters at the end of the New Testament. In line with the purpose of this commentary series, Keener determines what these books said to their original audiences and facilitates their voices being heard today. Keener capably joins what the Spirit spoke with what the Spirit speaks.” —Duane F. Watson, Malone University (emeritus)
Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University) is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary.
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Archaeology and the World of Jesus A Visual Guide David A. deSilva ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE NEW TESTAMENT
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 as well as commentaries on Hebrews, Galatians, and Ephesians. In the second of three planned volumes, New Testament scholar David deSilva uses archaeological findings to explore places that provide important windows into Jesus’s religious, political, and cultural environment. This visually compelling and beautifully de - signed book contains over 250 full-color photographs of sites and artifacts. The author focuses on the fruits of archaeology pertain - ing to sites associated with Jesus’s travels and ministry and their connections with specific Gospel texts. This book helps readers visualize the early first-century environment of Jesus, his oppo - nents, and his followers. This volume will be an important supplemental textbook for courses on the New Testament and for anyone who wants to better understand the lived context of Jesus and his audiences.
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The Torah Mosaic Introducing the Pentateuch in Its Complex Unity Tracy J. McKenzie
This concise and accessible introduction to the theology and interpretation of the Pentateuch helps readers appreciate Scripture’s literary complexity without losing faith in its unified message and divine authority.
“The Torah Mosaic provides an essential perspective on the Pentateuch that every serious student of the Christian Scriptures should read. McKenzie skillfully argues that the seemingly contradictory notions of human and divine, the curse and the blessing, the law and the covenant, and complexity and coherence are not evidence of incongruent inaccuracies but are fusing fea- tures with vital theological meaning.” —H. H. Hardy II, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University “This book will be of help to all who want to understand the foundational book of the Bible better.” —Kevin S. Chen, Gateway Seminary
Tracy J. McKenzie (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; ThD, University of Göttingen) is professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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The Old Testament Text and Context, 4th ed. Victor H. Matthews and James C. Moyer
This substantially updated edition of a classroom standard provides students with an accessible introduction to the literature, history, and social context of the Old Testament.
“This classic, now in its fourth edition, is packed with information, including beautiful maps, insets, figures, study questions, a glossary, and indices. Many parts of the work have been expanded, updated, and revised to make it even more readable and helpful for undergraduates and seminarians encountering the Old Testament for the first time.” —Mark Sneed, Lubbock Christian University “This book remains one of my gold standards for introducing students to the Old Testament.” —Brian R. Doak, George Fox University
Victor H. Matthews (PhD, Brandeis University) is professor emeritus of religious studies at Missouri State University.
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James C. Moyer (PhD, Brandeis University) is professor emeritus of religious studies at Missouri State University.
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Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible Exploring the Cultural Context That Formed Ancient Israel Elizabeth Backfish and Cynthia Shafer-Elliott This book helps readers discover how the everyday life of ancient Israelites— from their meals and marriages to their battles and beliefs—shaped their rela - tionship with God and how understanding their cultural context illuminates the profound connections between their world and their faith. “Makes the ancient context accessible and understandable, helping students and adult learners understand what they are reading and why it matters. Bravo!” —Carmen Joy Imes, Talbot School of Theology “A one-of-a-kind resource that, quite literally, ‘grounds’ theological inquiry in the Hebrew Bible. An eminently readable introduction that will serve students for years to come.” —Jonathan S. Greer, Grand Valley State University
Elizabeth Backfish (PhD, Trinity International University) is associate professor of biblical studies at William Jessup University.
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Cynthia Shafer-Elliott (PhD, University of Sheffield) is associate professor of Hebrew Bible / Old Testament at Baylor University and an experienced field archaeologist in Israel.
Understanding Biblical Law Skills for Thinking With and Through Torah Dru Johnson This book reorients our modern legal thinking to the world of biblical law. It teaches us how to avoid typical misunderstandings and how to develop our skills for understanding Israel’s laws, rituals, and narratives. “A creative, timely, and entertaining remedy for widespread misguided readings of biblical law. A must-read for anyone interested in acquiring the necessary tools to interpret and apply the heart of biblical law in modern times.” —Dominick S. Hernández, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University “Short and sweet but nuanced and insightful, this is the introductory textbook I’ve been seeking.” —Michelle Knight, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Dru Johnson (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is Templeton Senior Research Fellow and director of the Abrahamic Theistic Origins Project at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. He is also a visiting professor at Hope College, director of the Center for Hebraic Thought, and cohost of the OnScript podcast.
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