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THE GOOD SAMARITAN Luke 10 for the Life of the Church Emerson B. Powery
The story of the good Samaritan in Luke 10, one of Jesus’s most well-known parables, continues to fascinate readers with its powerful imagery and ethical significance. In this exposition, New Testament scholar Emerson Powery explores diverse interpretations of the good Samaritan, carefully investigates this parable within the theology of the Gospel of Luke, and connects the parable to contemporary events. He encourages readers to think through the ethical implications of this story for their own contexts. “A provocative analysis of the parable of the good Samaritan. Powery urges us to grasp how reading the Bible is both a spiritual and a political practice, beckoning us to get involved in ‘good trouble.’” —LISA BOWENS, Princeton Theological Seminary “Those who are seeking a simple explanation of the parable of the good Samaritan should instead be prepared to be stretched by Powery’s analysis. He models the best of biblical scholarship and pedagogy in theological education.” —CAROL E. LYTCH, president emerita, Lancaster Theological Seminary “Drawing on voices as varied as Frederick Douglass, Toni Morrison, the Solentiname community, the Amish, the Black Lives Matter movement, and more, Powery reminds us that when engaging the parable of the good Samaritan, ‘what you see depends on where you stand.’ This book is astonishing in its range and compelling in its vision; I highly recommend it.” —MARY FOSKETT, Wake Forest University
APRIL 2022 • 192 pp. • cloth • $24.99 • 9781540960665
Emerson B. Powery (PhD, Duke University) is professor of biblical studies at Messiah University. He is the author of Jesus Reads Scripture and Immersion Bible Studies: Mark and the coauthor of The Genesis of Liberation: Biblical Interpretation in the Antebellum Narratives of the Enslaved . He is also the coeditor of True to Our Native Land: An African American New Testament Commentary .
The Touchstone Texts series addresses key Bible passages, making high-quality biblical scholarship accessible for the church. The series editor is Stephen B. Chapman, Duke Divinity School. See pages 18–19 for more information about the series.
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Series Preface The Preamble
1. Who Is My Neighbor? Luke 10 for the Life of the Church 2. The Good Samaritan in Christian Tradition: What You See Depends on Where You Stand 3. Mercy and the Neighbor: Reading the Parable 4. Samaritan Lives Matter: Is the Church Engaged in Good Trouble? Conclusion: Imagining a “Samaritan” for the Life of the Church Indexes
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READING THE PROPHETS AS CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction Eric J. Tully READING CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE This survey textbook is grounded in the view that the prophetic books of the Old Testament should be read as Christian Scripture. Although it covers critical issues such as authorship, background, and history, its primary focus is on the message and theology of the prophetic books and the contribution they make to the Christian canon. The prophetic books covered are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. “This volume provides a helpful introduction to prophecy in ancient Israel and to the prophetic books of the Old Testament. Well organized, with maps, informative sidebars, and thoughtful questions, Reading the Prophets as Christian Scripture will be a useful textbook and reference book.” —M. DANIEL CARROLL R., Wheaton College and Graduate School “The deceptive simplicity of the prose makes this book suitable for first-year seminary students, while the patient unpacking of structural and theological themes proves wonderfully stimulating for more advanced readers.” —D. A. CARSON, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (emeritus) “A user-friendly introduction to the Old Testament prophetic books. Great charts, time lines, maps, and pictures add to the book’s value. Also appealing is Tully’s modeling of how to read individual prophetic books as Christian Scripture.” —MARION TAYLOR, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto “If the Prophets are to be read, understood, and pro- claimed as Scripture for the people of God, then Tully has done the church a great service by writing this book. Tully takes a conservative approach to matters of authorship and date and writes to evangelical audiences, all the while interacting with critical scholarship and explaining his in- terpretive decisions.” —BO H. LIM, Seattle Pacific University “It is rare to find a volume on the prophetic books that merges the literary, canonical, and theological aspects of the Prophets in such a lucid way. Tully serves visual learners especially well. I will use this as a textbook in the classes I teach on the Prophets.” —DONNA PETTER, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
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RE-ENCHANTING THE TEXT Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious Cheryl Bridges Johns In an age when the Bible has been stripped of its sacredness and functional biblical illiteracy reigns, this book makes the case that we must work to re-enchant the text in order to return the Bible to its rightful place in the lives of Christians. Cheryl Bridges Johns explains how the Enlightenment’s turn to the rational human subject made it possible to objectify the Bible and has misshapen our interpretations of Scripture. This move generated a belief that studying the Bible was primarily a means of supporting facts and providing evidence of competing visions of reality. This “modern” version of the Bible does not trouble our nights with apocalyptic images. It has been stripped of its power. She also shows that both “liberal” and “fundamentalist” interpre- tation are failed forms of disenchanted readings. Johns argues that we must rediscover the Bible as a sacred, dangerous, mysterious, and presence-filled wonderland to counteract biblical illiteracy in an increasingly post-Christian landscape. Re-enchanting the Text will appeal to professors and students with an interest in hermeneutics, practical theology, and cultural apologetics as well as all pilgrims seeking a better way of reading the Bible.
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Introduction 1. The Strange Silence of the Bible 2. Longing for Enchantment 3. The Contours of Enchantment 4. Hopeful Signs 5. The Enchanting Festival of Pentecost 6. Dimensions of the Enchanted Text of Holy Scripture 7. Re-enchanting the People of God
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Cheryl Bridges Johns (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a pastor and theologian who has taught college and seminary students for over forty years. She is the Robert E. Fisher Chair of Spiritual Renewal at Pentecostal Theological Seminary and is past president of the Society for Pentecostal Stud- ies. She has researched the ways human development intersects with spiritual transformation for over three decades.
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THE LORD ROARS Recovering the Prophetic Voice for Today M. Daniel Carroll R. THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS FOR THE CHURCH CATHOLIC
The world cries out for a prophetic word to the chaos, unrest, and destructiveness of our times. Can the biblical prophets speak into our world today? Old Testament ethicist M. Daniel Carroll R. demonstrates that learning from the prophets can make us better prepared for Christian witness. In this guide to the ethical material of Old Testament prophetic literature, Carroll highlights key ethical con- cerns of the three prophets most associated with social critique— Amos, Isaiah, and Micah—showing their relevance for those who wish to speak with a prophetic voice today. The Lord Roars focuses on the pride that generates injustice and the religious life that legitimates an unacceptable status quo— both of which bring judgment—as well as the ethical importance of the visions of restoration after divine judgment. Each of these components in the biblical text makes its own particular call to readers to respond in an appropriate manner. The book also links biblical teaching with prophetic voices of the modern era. It is well suited to professors and students of the Old Testament and ethics. It will also benefit Christian leaders, including those involved in justice and mercy ministries.
AUGUST 2022 • 144 pp. • cloth • $24.99 • 9781540965080
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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. He previously taught at El Seminario Teológico Centroame- ricano in Guatemala City and at Denver Seminary. Carroll has written or edited many books, including a major commentary on the book of Amos.
Series Preface 1. Reimagining Reality: The Power of the Prophetic Text 2. Prophetic Critique: Deconstructing the Unacceptable 3. “Let Justice Roll Down”: Worship and Social Responsibility 4. Hope for the Future: The Relevance of Eschatology Epilogue: Toward the Prophetic Vision for Today Indexes
ABOUT THE SERIES The Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic series is published in conjunction with Nazarene Theological Seminary. Leading scholars in biblical studies and systematic theology from a variety of theological traditions offer brief, suggestive treatments of specific topics, exploring the cutting edge of their current interests and latest thinking for the benefit of the whole church.
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INTRODUCING OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Creation, Covenant, and Prophecy in the Divine-Human
Relationship W. H. Bellinger Jr.
W. H. Bellinger Jr. offers a concise, student-level theology of the entire Old Testament, from its beginnings through the Penta- teuch, Historical Books, Psalms, Wisdom literature, and prophetic books. He uses ancient Israel’s confession of faith, the Psalms, to introduce the sweep of Old Testament theology: creation, covenant, and prophecy. Bellinger demonstrates how these three theological dimensions each entail a portrayal of God and invite a human response to God. Bellinger also discusses how to appro- priate Old Testament theology for contemporary life. This volume is a readable introduction to Old Testament theology for college and seminary students. “It is clear from this work that the enterprise of Old Testament theology is well, healthy, and demanding. Bellinger’s discussion is sure to evoke new explorations.” —WALTER BRUEGGEMANN, Columbia Theological Seminary (emeritus) “I am confident that this book will prove eminently useful in a wide range of courses on the Old Testament and its theology.” —BRENT A. STRAWN, Duke University “An engaging and elegant introduction that deftly navigates the ‘Older’ Testament’s diversity and inter- connections. Bellinger’s judicious exegetical insights are matched by his keen conceptual thinking—a perfect combination for a theological introduction.” —WILLIAM P. BROWN, Columbia Theological Seminary “An innovative approach to an Old Testament theology. This volume will be a valuable resource for professors, students, and pastors.” —NANCY L. de CLAISSÉ-WALFORD, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University “Bellinger’s elegant presentation of creation, covenant, and prophecy keeps the movement of the Old Testament’s narrative in view while attending to the complexity and diversity of its literary components.” —MARK M c ENTIRE, Belmont University “I hope professors will take this book up, offer it to their students, and lean into Bellinger’s creative thinking and expansive grace as he leads us through the text with a paradigm on how to engage the First Testament’s words about its God. The book is a gift worth exploring.” —VALERIE BRIDGEMAN, Methodist Theological School in Ohio
MAY 2022 • 224 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540961471
W. H. Bellinger Jr. (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of religion emeritus at Baylor University. He has served on the editorial board of Catholic Biblical Quarterly and has written several volumes on the Psalms.
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RETHINKING THE DATES OF THE NEW TESTAMENT The Evidence for Early Composition Jonathan Bernier
This paradigm-shifting study is the first book-length investigation into the compositional dates of the New Testament to be published in over forty years. Jonathan Bernier argues that the majority of the New Testament texts were composed before the fall of Jerusalem in 70 CE—which, with the notable exception of the undisputed Pau- line Epistles, is twenty to thirty years earlier than typically supposed by contemporary biblical scholars. Bernier also considers several early Christian texts that are often dated around the same time as the New Testament—namely, 1 Clement, the Didache, the Epistle of Barnabas, and the Shepherd of Hermas. Whereas these texts are usu- ally dated to the late first through the mid-second century, Bernier argues that most should be dated to the first century. What emerges is a revised view of how quickly early Christians produced what became the seminal texts for their new movement. New Testament scholars, professors and students of the New Testament, pastors, and church leaders will value this work. “Bernier’s study on the dating of early Christian literature is bold and disruptive in a field that has become compla- cent on such matters. Bernier aims to replace and im- prove on Robinson, and he has.” —CHRIS KEITH, St. Mary’s University; University of Notre Dame Australia “This book is a major contribution to the study of Christian origins. It not only needs to be read; it needs to be reckoned with.” —BRANT PITRE, Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology “Bernier has written the go-to book on dating the collection of texts now known as the New Testament (and some of the Apostolic Fathers).” —ISAAC T. SOON, Crandall University “A must-read for anyone interested in historical approaches to the New Testament or early Christianity.” —JORDAN J. RYAN, Wheaton College
Jonathan Bernier (PhD, McMaster University) is assistant professor of New Testament at Regis College, University of Toronto, where he also serves as ex- ecutive director of the Lonergan Research Institute. He has written several books, including The Quest for the Historical Jesus after the Demise of Authenticity . MAY 2022 • 336 pp. • paper • $29.99 • 9781540961808
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PART 4: HEBREWS AND THE LETTERS OF JAMES, PETER, AND JUDE 7. Hebrews and James 8. 1 and 2 Peter and Jude PART 5: EARLY EXTRA- CANONICAL WRITINGS 9. 1 Clement and the Didache 10. The Epistle of Barnabas and the Shepherd of Hermas Conclusion Indexes
Introduction PART 1: THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS AND ACTS 1. Synchronization 2. Contextualization and Authorial Biography PART 2: THE JOHANNINE TRADITION 3. The Gospel of John 4. The Epistles of John and Revelation PART 3: THE PAULINE CORPUS 5. Critical Matters in Dating the Pauline Corpus 6. The Compositional Dates of the Pauline Corpus
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THE PASTORAL EPISTLES A Commentary on the Greek Text Stanley E. Porter
New Testament scholar Stanley Porter offers a comprehensive commentary on the Pastoral Epistles that features rigorous bibli- cal scholarship and emphasizes Greek language and linguistics. This book breaks new ground in its interpretation of the Pastoral Epistles by focusing on the Greek text and utilizing a linguistically informed exegetical method that draws on various elements in contemporary language study. Porter pays attention to the overall argument of each book while also delving into the semantics and lexicogrammar to tease out the textual meaning. Attentive to the history of scholarship on these three controversial works, the commentary addresses the major exegetical issues that arise in numerous highly disputed passages and offers innovative answers to traditional exegetical problems. Professors, students, and scholars of the New Testament will value this substantive work.
NOVEMBER 2022 • 1,008 pp. • cloth • $70.00 • 9780801027185
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. He is the author or editor of dozens of books.
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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
In The Bible and Marriage , John Bergsma demonstrates the biblical basis for the teaching that marriage is a sacrament. He offers a bib- lical theology of marriage rooted in the Old and New Testaments that will be interesting and informative to the church catholic. This new series is designed to complement the popular Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture series. CBTS series volumes provide lay teachers with background and depth on the seven sacraments, making them suitable for classroom use and parish ministry. Series editors Timothy C. Gray and John Sehorn both teach at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, which equips leaders for the New Evangelization and prepares students for Christian mission through on-campus and distance education programs. Gray is also president of the Augustine Institute. FROM THE SERIES PREFACE Recognition of the life-giving symbiosis between Scripture and sacrament, so richly attested in the teaching of the Fathers of the Church, has proved difficult to maintain in the modern world. However much the Church has insisted upon the unity of word and sacrament, “the faithful are not always conscious of this connection,” so “there is great need for a deeper investigation of the relationship between word and sacrament in the Church’s pastoral activity and in theological reflection” (Benedict XVI, Verbum Domini 53). This series seeks to contribute to that “deeper investigation” by offering a biblical theology of each of the seven sacraments. . . . The purpose of the series, in short, is to foster a deeper appreciation of God’s gifts and call in the sacraments through a renewed encounter with his Word in Scripture.
SPRING 2023 • 240 pp. • paper • $22.99 • 9781540961846
John S. Bergsma (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and serves as Vice President for Biblical Theology and Mission Effectiveness at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He speaks regularly on Catholic radio and at conferences and parishes nationally and internationally. Bergsma has written more than a dozen books, including Bible Basics for Catholics , Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls , and A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: Old Testament .
FORTHCOMING SERIES VOLUMES John Sehorn on the Eucharist
Michael P. Barber on the anointing of the sick Anthony Giambrone, OP, on the priesthood James B. Prothro on confession, penance, and mercy
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THE BIBLE AND BAPTISM The Fountain of Salvation Isaac Augustine Morales, OP A CATHOLIC BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF THE SACRAMENTS Timothy C. Gray and John Sehorn, series editors
New Testament scholar Isaac Morales, OP, offers a biblical theology of the initiatory rite of baptism that will be interesting and infor- mative to the church catholic. Morales provides a synthetic biblical account of the sacrament of baptism, rooted in the rich water symbolism of the Old Testament and finding its full flourishing in baptismal participation in the saving events of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection as described in the New Testament. The book includes illustrations and sidebars.
“Sound exegesis, solid theological interpretation, and salutary application make this lucidly written book a must-read for seminarians, deacons, priests, and all Christians eager to rediscover and reclaim the meaning of their own baptism.” —REINHARD HÜTTER, The Catholic University of America
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Series Preface Introduction: The Fountain of Salvation PART 1: WRITTEN FOR OUR INSTRUCTION: WATER IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. The Waters of Life 2. The Waters of Death 3. The Waters of Freedom 4. The Waters of Purity PART 2: THE SUBSTANCE BELONGS TO CHRIST: BAPTISM IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
AUGUST 2022 • 256 pp. • paper • $22.99 • 9781540961785
Isaac Augustine Morales, OP (PhD, Duke University), is assistant professor of theology at Providence College. He previously taught at Marquette University and at Duke Divinity School. Morales is the author of The Spirit and the Resto- ration of Israel: New Exodus and New Creation Motifs in Galatians and coeditor (with David M. Moffitt) of A Scribe Trained for the Kingdom of Heaven: Essays on Christology and Ethics in Honor of Richard B. Hays .
5. Christ, the Model of Baptism 6. Christ, the Source of Baptism 7. Baptism “in the Name” 8. Dying and Rising with Christ 9. Being Clothed with Christ 10. Baptism and New Birth
11. Baptismal Purity 12. Baptismal Unity
Conclusion: Salvation through Worship Appendix: Infant Baptism Suggested Resources Indexes
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INTRODUCING THE PSEUDEPIGRAPHA OF SECOND TEMPLE JUDAISM Message, Context, and Significance Daniel M. Gurtner Foreword by Loren T. Stuckenbruck
This book introduces students to a much-neglected and misunderstood assortment of Jewish writings from around the time of the New Testament.
“Since the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls it has become clear that pseudepigrapha are critical for understanding ancient Judaism and Christianity. Gurtner provides a much-needed new introduction to these writings, deftly synthesizing cutting-edge specialist research into an engaging and accessible book brimming with insights. The result is a perfect resource for teaching as well as an ideal entry point for readers interested in learning more about these fascinating but neglected writings.” —ANNETTE YOSHIKO REED, New York University
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Daniel M. Gurtner (PhD, University of St. Andrews) has written extensively on Second Temple Judaism, notably Second Baruch: A Critical Edition of the Syriac Text and the award- winning T&T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism (edited with Loren T. Stuckenbruck).
MARCH 2022 • 480 pp. • paper • $47.00 • 9781540965417
READING GERMAN FOR THEOLOGICAL STUDIES A Grammar and Reader Carolyn Roberts Thompson
Intended for use in a formal course or for self-study, this introductory German grammar shows students how to read and translate scholarly theological works.
“I wish this book had been available when I was beginning my own graduate studies. The excellent pedagogy—with progress checks and answers in the back—makes the book helpful for both classroom and individual study.” —M. EUGENE BORING, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University (emeritus) “After many years in the classroom, Thompson offers her unique pedagogical expertise to anyone wanting to learn German for theological studies. This is the book I wish I’d had when learning German!” —HEATHER GORMAN, Johnson University
Carolyn Roberts Thompson (MAT, Southwest Texas State University) has taught German for reading theological texts for over three decades at Abilene Christian University.
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FROM PARADISE TO THE PROMISED LAND An Introduction to the Pentateuch, 4th ed. T. Desmond Alexander
As the foundation for the Old Testament, the first five books of the Bible are of critical importance. However, most modern studies focus on origin, neglecting actual content. From Paradise to the Promised Land offers a unique alternative by identifying the major themes and offering an overview of the contents of the Pen- tateuch. Unlike some academic studies, this book focuses on how Genesis to Deuteronomy form a continuous story that provides an important foundation for understanding the whole Bible. This accessible textbook has been a popular introduction to the Pentateuch for over twenty-five years. This new edition has been substantially updated throughout to reflect the author’s refined judgments and to address the future of pentateuchal studies. “A tour de force. I have used this volume as a textbook, and the fourth edition now includes an up-to-date discus- sion on pentateuchal scholarship. This book is a must- read for anyone interested in the Pentateuch. I highly recommend it!” —CAROL M. KAMINSKI, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary “This is a magnificent volume. I have used Alexander’s textbook on the Pentateuch in my courses for many years. He now offers a carefully revised, expanded, and updated fourth edition that will carry us into the future.” —RICHARD E. AVERBECK, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School “An outstanding study of the Pentateuch that every student and minister of Scripture should read. It is exeget- ically grounded, thematically organized, and theologically rich. Furthermore, Alexander skillfully navigates through various critical approaches to pentateuchal studies in a way that takes Scripture for what it is: God speaking.” —OREN R. MARTIN, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College
APRIL 2022 • 448 pp. • paper • $36.99 • 9781540963406
T. Desmond Alexander (PhD, The Queen’s University, Belfast) is senior lecturer in biblical studies and director of postgraduate studies at Union Theological College in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He has written numerous books, including two commentaries on Exodus, and coedited the New Dictionary of Biblical Theology and the Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch .
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REDEMPTIVE KINGDOM DIVERSITY A Biblical Theology of the People of God Jarvis J. Williams
This book offers a comprehensive biblical and theological survey of the di- verse people of God from Genesis to Revelation, with a final chapter applying the survey to race, racism, and ethnicity.
“Jarvis has made clear what many lovers of the Scriptures have always known, that God’s desire to create a multiethnic, just, and God-honoring kingdom for his glory is a truth that bursts forth from every page of the Bible. For those who want a guide that traces this theme as it winds its way through the twists and turns of Scripture, this book is for you.” —ESAU M c CAULLEY, Wheaton College; author of Reading While Black “Timely and urgent.” —M. SYDNEY PARK, Beeson Divinity School
Jarvis J. Williams (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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YOU NEED A BETTER GOSPEL Reclaiming the Good News of Participation with Christ Klyne R. Snodgrass
New Testament scholar Klyne Snodgrass shows that the church will never be what it is supposed to be without a recovery of the gospel.
“An impassioned and accessible plea for union with Christ as the center of Christian faith and life. You Need a Better Gospel will be a boon to clergy and lay people.” —SUSAN EASTMAN, Duke Divinity School “To have eternal life is to participate in the family of God—in the Son, through the Spirit—with other adoptees. Snodgrass rightly asks evangelicals—‘gospel people’—to recover the New Testament understanding of faith, which is considerably more rich, dramatic, and self-involving than merely signing on the doctrinal dotted line.” —KEVIN J. VANHOOZER, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Klyne R. Snodgrass (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is professor emeritus of New Testament studies at North Park Theological Seminary.
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ABRAHAM’S SILENCE The Binding of Isaac, the Suffering of Job, and How to Talk Back to God J. Richard Middleton
J. Richard Middleton suggests we have misread and misapplied the story of the binding of Isaac and explains that God desires more than silent obedience in difficult times.
“This is interpretation at its most daring and at its best. Middleton sees the urgency of speaking up to God, a ‘speaking up’ in which God delights (see Job 42:7)! Middleton’s conclusion matters among us now in a time of authoritarian silencing all around us.” —WALTER BRUEGGEMANN, Columbia Theological Seminary (emeritus) “In this groundbreaking work, Middleton dares to question Abraham’s unquestioning obedience in Genesis 22. The pastoral implications of this book make it a must-read for pastors and biblical scholars alike.” —CARMEN JOY IMES, Biola University
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J. Richard Middleton (PhD, Free University of Amsterdam) is professor of biblical worldview and exegesis at Northeastern Seminary.
HOW SCRIPTURE INTERPRETS SCRIPTURE What Biblical Writers Can Teach Us about Reading the Bible Michael Graves This book demonstrates that learning from the biblical writers makes us bet- ter interpreters and teachers who are more adept at discerning the meaning of the text for our modern world. “In his brilliant book, Graves creates a compelling conversation across the Old and New Testaments as he brings the biblical world to life. The serious student and pastor will find here a resource gold mine for their studies and encouragement to apply Scripture authentically today.” —LYNN H. COHICK, Northern Seminary “If heeded, Graves’s work will lead to a more mature and less prejudiced use of Scripture in the church.” —H. G. M. WILLIAMSON, University of Oxford (emeritus)
Michael Graves (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is Armerding Professor of Biblical Studies at Wheaton College.
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WHY DID JESUS LIVE A PERFECT LIFE? The Necessity of Christ’s Obedience for Our Salvation Brandon D. Crowe This book explains how we are saved by Christ’s perfect obedience, which has implications for understanding the gospel message, Christian hope, and discipleship. “In the extensive debates over justification that have captured a great deal of attention in the last quarter century, relatively little space has been allotted to the role of Jesus’s obedience. That lacuna has now been admirably filled by Crowe. The combination of his careful exegesis and his knowledge of earlier Reformed debates makes him an admirable guide across terrain that should not be by- passed.” —D. A. CARSON, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (emeritus) “An ideal resource both for young believers and for those who have known the good news for years.” —THOMAS R. SCHREINER, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Brandon D. Crowe (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of New Testament at West- minster Theological Seminary.
VOICE AND MOOD A Linguistic Approach David L. Mathewson
ESSENTIALS OF BIBLICAL GREEK GRAMMAR Stanley E. Porter, series editor
This volume examines two features of the Greek verb—voice and mood—in light of modern linguistics and offers fresh insights.
“A superb textbook. Students and biblical interpreters alike will appreciate the numerous exegetical insights that can be gleaned from a study of voice and mood. I’ll be using this textbook for my own Greek language and exegesis courses.” —MAX J. LEE, North Park Theological Seminary “An excellent treatment of Greek voice and mood. Interested stu- dents will benefit greatly from Mathewson’s linguistic approach to these two important topics for the study of Greek.” —CONSTANTINE R. CAMPBELL, author of Advances in the Study of Greek: New Insights for Reading the New Testament
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David L. Mathewson (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is associate professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary.
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MIRACLES TODAY The Supernatural Work of God in the Modern World Craig S. Keener
Craig Keener demonstrates that miraculous works of God, which have been part of the experience of the church around the world since Christianity began, continue into the present.
“I invite anyone who thinks that miracles are the stuff of prescientific fantasy or that these supernatural signs simply don’t happen today to pick up this book. Miracles Today is intelligently and engagingly written and will appeal to believers, nonbelievers, and honest seekers.” —ROBERT BARRON, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles “Keener has done it again. He encourages us to continue to trust God for miracles today and to believe that God is at work in our world.” —LISA BOWENS, Princeton Theological Seminary
Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University) is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary.
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INTRODUCING THE
TOUCHSTONE TEXTS SERI ES Stephen B. Chapman, series editor
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 bibli- cal 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 knowledge- ably and effectively within an ecclesial setting. Texts were chosen for inclusion partly in consultation with the authors of the series. An effort was made to select texts that are representative of various biblical genres and address different facets of the Christian life (e.g., faith, blessing, morality, worship, prayer, mission, hope). These touchstone texts are all widely used in homiletics and catechesis. They are deserving of fresh expositions that enable them to speak anew to the con- temporary church and its leaders.
In writing workshops, “touchstone texts” are high-quality writing samples chosen to illustrate teaching points about compositional techniques, genre conventions, and literary style. Touchstone texts are models that continually repay close analysis. The Christian church likewise possesses core scriptural texts to which it returns, again and again, for illumination and guidance. In this series, leading biblical scholars explore a selection of biblical touchstone texts from both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Individual volumes feature theological exposition . To exposit a biblical text means to set forth the sense of the text in an insightful and compelling fashion while remaining sensitive to its in- terpretive challenges, potential misunderstandings, and practical difficulties. An expository approach interprets the biblical text as a word of God to the church and pri- oritizes its applicability for preaching, instruction, and the life of faith. It maintains a focus primarily on the biblical text in its received canonical form, rather than engaging in historical reconstruction as an end in itself (whether of the events behind the text or the text’s lit- erary formation). It listens to individual texts in concert with the rest of the biblical canon.
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“Thoughtful and scholarly but also accessible, this book will greatly benefit preachers and teachers and also any Christian who wants to dive deep into this touchstone text.” —JENNI WILLIAMS, vicar of St. Matthew with St. Luke Oxford
“This is a timely, engaging, and provocative book— well suited to the classroom and the church— that demonstrates again and again how interpretation and ethics are tightly intertwined.” —JOEL B. GREEN,
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Jacqueline E. Lapsley on Genesis 1–3 Brent A. Strawn on Exodus 20
Stephen B. Chapman on Numbers 6 J. Gordon McConville on Isaiah 53 William M. Wright IV on Matthew 6 and Luke 11 Klyne R. Snodgrass and Stephen Chester on Romans 6
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THE GOSPEL OF JOHN A Theological Commentary David F. Ford
David Ford invites readers into a fresh, profound encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of John in this comprehensive theological commentary.
“This is a commentary of rare value. It feeds the mind, informs the thoughts, and is fruitful in one’s own thinking and praying.” —JUSTIN WELBY, Archbishop of Canterbury “This beautiful, generous commentary is the fruit of many years of ‘reading, thinking, trusting, praying, and living John.’ It acknowl- edges the wounds of John’s reception history and the darkness that continues in the community gathered around Jesus. Yet it confidently welcomes readers into the ‘deep plain sense’ of John’s Gospel, where they can continue to be challenged and abundantly fed.” —AMY PLANTINGA PAUW, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary
David F. Ford (PhD, University of Cambridge) is Regius Professor of Divinity Emeritus at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Selwyn College.
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EPHESIANS Michael Allen
BRAZOS THEOLOGICAL COMMENTARY ON THE BIBLE R. R. Reno, general editor; Robert W. Jenson † , Robert Louis Wilken, Ephraim Radner, Michael Root, and George Sumner, series editors This addition to the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible series offers a theological reading of Ephesians.
“This volume is an admirably compact example of a theologically focused commentary—celebrating what Paul celebrates and wres- tling where the epistle wrestles. Allen is a fitting substitute for the late John Webster as the volume’s author, since he seeks funda- mentally to be a student of Paul and of the risen Christ, who speaks through the apostle by the Holy Spirit.” —DANIEL J. TREIER, Wheaton College Graduate School “An excellent commentary that displays the best of Reformed-catholic exegesis. Highly recommended!” —UCHE ANIZOR, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
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Michael Allen (PhD, Wheaton College) is John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida.
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THE EVOLUTION OF ADAM What the Bible Does and Doesn’t Say about Human Origins, 10th anniversary edition Peter Enns
Old Testament scholar Peter Enns helps Christians reconcile Genesis and Paul with current views on evolution and human origins.
Winner of a Book of the Year Award, Foreword Magazine “Thoughtful, accessible, and timely.” —WIL GAFNEY, Brite Divinity School
“Enns revisits the evolution-creation debate, not to prove science or Scripture right or wrong or to find some unsatisfying coexistence between contrary thoughts but to read Scripture while seriously considering what evolution can contribute to the discussion. Such an approach can lead Christians to a new synthesis that frames Genesis and Paul in new ways.” —MIGUEL A. DE LA TORRE, Iliff School of Theology
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Peter Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is the Abram S. Clemens Professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University and cohosts the podcast The Bible for Normal People .
JESUS AND THE FORCES OF DEATH The Gospels’ Portrayal of Ritual Impurity within First-Century Judaism Matthew Thiessen
2020 Center for Biblical Studies Book Award (New Testament Runner-Up) Named a Sejong Book of 2021, Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA)
Correcting a popular misconception, this book demonstrates that the Gospel writers present Jesus within the context of Judaism, opposing ritual impurity but not the Jewish law itself.
“Utterly fresh and innovative. . . . Thiessen summons his reader to nothing less than a radical reimagining of Christian origins.” —PAULA FREDRIKSEN, Review of Biblical Literature “A must-read for anyone interested in Jesus, the Gospels, and the ins and outs of ancient Jewish law and practice.” —ADELE REINHARTZ, University of Ottawa
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Matthew Thiessen (PhD, Duke University) is associate professor of religious studies at McMaster University.
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FOUR GOSPELS DELUXE BOXED SET CATHOLIC COMMENTARY ON SACRED SCRIPTURE Peter S. Williamson and Mary Healy, editors The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series has been widely acclaimed by leading Catholic scholars and popular Bible teachers. This deluxe boxed set includes special hardcover editions of the four Gospel volumes. Limited quantities are avail- able. The set includes: The Gospel of Matthew by Curtis Mitch (MA, Franciscan University), St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, and Edward Sri (STD, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome), FOCUS (Fel- lowship of Catholic University Students) and Augustine Institute The Gospel of Mark by Mary Healy (STD, Pontifical Gregorian University), Sacred Heart Major Seminary The Gospel of Luke by Pablo T. Gadenz (STD, Pontifical Gregorian University), Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & University The Gospel of John by Francis Martin (1930–2017; SSD, Pontif- ical Biblical Institute), Father Francis Martin Ministries and the Dominican House of Studies, and William M. Wright IV (PhD, Emory University), Duquesne University PRAISE FOR THE CCSS “This series represents a much-needed approach, based on good scholarship but not overloaded with it. The fre- quent references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church help us to read Holy Scripture with a vivid sense of the Living Tradition of the Church.” —CHRISTOPH CARDINAL SCHÖNBORN, Archbishop of Vienna “This series promises to enkindle thoughtful discussion about the implications of the New Testament for lived Christian faith in the Church today.” —KATHERINE HAYES, Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
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Peter S. Williamson (STD, Pontifical Gregorian University) holds the Adam Cardinal Maida Chair in Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. He has written several books, including Ephesians and Revelation in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture. Mary Healy (STD, Pontifical Gregorian University) is professor of Sacred Scrip- ture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and a member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. She is the author of several books, including The Gospel of Mark and Hebrews in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture.
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FIRST AND SECOND THESSALONIANS Timothy A. Brookins
PAIDEIA: COMMENTARIES ON THE NEW TESTAMENT Mikeal C. Parsons, Charles H. Talbert † , and Bruce W. Longenecker, series editors
This practical commentary interacts with the best scholarship on the Thessa- lonian letters while offering fresh new insights.
“Brookins has produced a stunningly incisive treatment of the two Thessalonian letters. With so much penetrating thought packed into such an accessible and readable volume, it is a master class in scrip- tural interpretation.” —PAUL FOSTER, University of Edinburgh “This commentary on First and Second Thessalonians is a scholarly tour de force, providing a state-of-the-art analysis of these contro- versial epistles. A major contribution to Thessalonian scholarship.” —JAMES R. HARRISON, Sydney College of Divinity
Timothy A. Brookins (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of classics and biblical languages at Houston Baptist University.
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PAIDEIA: COMMENTARIES ON THE NEW TESTAMENT, 18-VOL. SET Mikeal C. Parsons, Charles H. Talbert † , and Bruce W. Longenecker, editors The Paideia New Testament commentary series offers fresh read- ings of the biblical texts in light of ancient culture and modern issues. Now all eighteen series volumes are available for students, pastors, and other readers. “The Paideia commentary series has established itself as a solid series of concise works that focus on the final form of the biblical text, highlighting narrative flow, rhetorical devices and structure, and commenting particularly on relevant historical background and theological signifi- cance.” —CRAIG L. BLOMBERG, Denver Journal Mikeal C. Parsons (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Kidd L. and Buna Hitchcock Macon Chair in Religion at Baylor University. Charles H. Talbert (1934–2021; PhD, Vanderbilt University) was distinguished professor of religion emeritus at Baylor University. Bruce W. Longenecker (PhD, University of Durham) is professor of religion and W. W. Melton Chair of Religion at Baylor University.
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