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The State of Pauline Studies A Survey of Recent Research Nijay K. Gupta, Erin M. Heim, and Scot McKnight, editors In every generation, the study of Paul evolves with new insights and questions. This enigmatic ancient figure continues to ignite interesting conversations and vigorous debates. Complementing the popular The State of New Testament Studies , this book surveys the current landscape of Pauline studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary discussions in Pauline scholarship. It brings together a diverse team of leading scholars, providing up-to-date, expert analysis on important issues in Pauline studies, such as Christology, salvation, the Spirit, gender, and em- pire. In addition, each of the Pauline letters is examined in detail. The State of Pauline Studies will serve as an ideal supplemental textbook for courses on Paul, Paul’s writings, or Pauline theology and will also appeal to scholars.
CONTENTS 1. Introduction Nijay K. Gupta, Erin M. Heim, Scot McKnight
PART 1: TOPICS RELATED TO PAULINE STUDIES 2. Paul and the Messiah Joshua W. Jipp
3. Paul and Judaism Kent L. Yinger 4. Paul and Salvation Ben C. Blackwell 5. Paul and the Spirit Kris Song 6. Paul and Gender Cynthia Long Westfall 7. Paul and Empire Peter Oakes 8. Feminist, Postcolonial, and Womanist Approaches to Paul Angela N. Parker
AUGUST 2024 • 368 pp. • paper • $39.99 • 9781540963666
Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, Durham University) is professor of New Testa- ment at Northern Seminary. He cohosts the Slow Theology podcast, founded the Crux Sola blog , and is the author of numerous books. Erin M. Heim (PhD, University of Otago) is tutor in biblical studies at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. She received the Manfred Lautenschläger Award for Theological Promise for Adoption in Galatians and Romans and cohosts the OnScript podcast. Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than seventy-five books.
PART 2: THE PAULINE CORPUS 9. Romans Jennifer Strawbridge 10. 1 Corinthians John K. Goodrich 11. 2 Corinthians B. J. Oropeza 12. Galatians Erin M. Heim 13. Ephesians Timothy G. Gombis
14. Philippians Nijay K. Gupta 15. Colossians Scot McKnight 16. 1–2 Thessalonians Sydney Tooth 17. 1–2 Timothy and Titus T. Christopher Hoklotubbe 18. Philemon Dennis R. Edwards Indexes
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THE STATE OF NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES 9780801098796 • $44.00p
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Understanding the New Testament Use of the Old Testament Forms, Features, Framings, and Functions Douglas S. Huffman This up-to-date introduction to the study of the New Testament’s use of the Old Testament surveys the current state of the disci- pline, summarizes the scholarly conversation, illuminates the New Testament writers’ respect for Old Testament contexts, proposes advances in classification and terminology, and provides resources for further work in the field. New Testament scholar Douglas Huffman suggests a way beyond the impasse concerning the terminology used by scholars in the discipline. He offers a new approach to identifying and interpreting Old Testament quotations, allusions, and echoes by exploring not just the forms but also the features, framings, and functions of the New Testament use of the Old Testament. Huffman demonstrates the advantages of his approach by analyzing how the Old Testament is used in Luke-Acts and thus provides a model that can be applied to other New Testament authors’ use of Old Testament Scripture. Professors and students of the Bible, scholars, and pastors will value this work. CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Studying the New Testament Use of the Old Testament 2. Form Classifications for the New Testament Use of the Old Testament 3. Features for Form Identification in the New Testament Use of the Old Testament 4. Framing Classifications for the New Testament Use of the Old Testament 5. Function Classifications for the New Testament Use of the Old Testament 6. The New Testament Use of the Old Testament in Luke and Acts Appendix A: Apparent Citations Introduced in the New Testament but Difficult to Locate in the Old Testament Appendix B: A Select Bibliography on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament Appendix C: Applying the New Taxonomy of Forms to the UBS 5 and NA 28 Indexes of Old Testament Citations and Allusions in the New Testament for Luke and Acts Glossary: Common Terms in the Study of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament Indexes
OCTOBER 2024 • 288 pp. • paper • $29.99 • 9781540966407
Douglas S. Huffman (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of New Testament and dean of academic programs at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Before coming to Biola, Huffman taught at Northwestern College. He specializes in Luke- Acts, New Testament Greek, the New Testament use of the Old, and Christian thought and is author or contributing editor of several books. Huffman also serves as a script consultant for the hit televi- sion show about Jesus called The Chosen.
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Embedded Genres in the New Testament Understanding Their Impact for Interpretation Jeannine K. Brown ACADIA STUDIES IN BIBLE AND THEOLOGY H. Daniel Zacharias, series editor Recognizing what we are reading—the genre—is crucial for under- standing any written work, including the books of the New Testa- ment. However, we may not always realize we use genre categories as we interpret, whether explicitly or implicitly. Embedded genres, or genres within genres, can substantively impact the interpreta- tion of an entire New Testament book. This short, accessible book introduces embedded genres, their impact on New Testament interpretation, and how they contribute to the message of the New Testament authors. Seasoned teacher Jeannine Brown offers hermeneutical guidance for interpreting embedded genres and explores the hermeneutical questions they raise. She focuses on three case studies of embedded genres that have been contested, underidentified, or underappreciated across the New Testament corpus: the Christ poem in Philippians 2, riddles in Matthew, and the household code in 1 Peter. Professors and students of the New Testament, biblical scholars, pastors, and ministry leaders will value this work. “This book is a boon to all serious teachers and students of the New Testament.” —SUSAN EASTMAN, Duke Divinity School (emerita) “Accessible and engaging. This book is an invitation to the art of noticing, a call to sit and ruminate that will move readers of the New Testament to realize that, all too often, they have been seeing without seeing.” —DALE C. ALLISON JR., Princeton Theological Seminary “Every interpreter of the Bible, whether a professional or a serious student, will benefit from Brown’s latest work.” —KAREN H. JOBES, Wheaton College (emerita) “Centering our attention on embedded literary forms in the Bible, Brown cultivates good habits by urging us to slow down and listen up. Her work with texts from Philippians, Matthew, and 1 Peter is stimulating on its own terms, and even more so as she addresses larger interpretive possibilities and invites us to do the same.” —JOEL B. GREEN, Fuller Theological Seminary
JUNE 2024 • 160 pp. • paper • $21.99 • 9781540967619
Jeannine K. Brown (PhD, Luther Seminary) is the David Price Professor of Biblical and Theological Foundations at Bethel Semi- nary, St. Paul. She is the author of Scripture as Communication, The Gospels as Stories , two commentaries on Matthew, and a commen- tary on Philippians. She is also a coeditor of the revised Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels and has served as a translation consultant for the New International Version, Common English Bible, and New Century Version.
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THE GOSPELS AS STORIES 9780801049842 • $21.99p
SCRIPTURE AS COMMUNICATION, 2ND ED. 9781540962478 • $32.99p
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The Biblical Hebrew Verb A Linguistic Introduction John A. Cook LEARNING BIBLICAL HEBREW The Biblical Hebrew Verb addresses the most basic task of Biblical Hebrew studies: understanding and interpreting how verbs are used in the ancient text. John Cook, an expert in Biblical Hebrew, describes the system of Hebrew verbs in a way that helps students understand the grammar and provides linguistic tools for interpret- ing and translating the Hebrew Bible. Cook has spent a quarter of a century working on the Biblical Hebrew verbal system. Building on and simplifying the author’s much-discussed technical work, this book offers an accessible linguistic treatment of the Biblical Hebrew verb in all its facets. Cook illustrates his analysis with over two hundred fifty example passages and gives references to additional similar passages. The examples range from individual clauses and verses to longer portions of text in order to show how verbs interact with each other in larger stretches of text. A glossary of linguistic terms further facilitates understanding of the book’s linguistic analysis. The Biblical Hebrew Verb will be useful as a supplementary textbook in both grammar and exegesis courses. John A. Cook (PhD, University of Wisconsin–Madison) is professor of Old Testament and Semitic languages and director of Hebrew instruction at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is also a research fellow at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in North America at the University of Wisconsin (Madison and Milwaukee campuses), Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Wheaton College, and Grace College and internationally in the Philippines, Singapore, Russia, and India.
AUGUST 2024 • 304 pp. • paper • $34.99 • 9781540961129
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BEGINNING BIBLICAL HEBREW 9780801048869 • $42.00p
INTERMEDIATE BIBLICAL HEBREW 9780801097621 • $35.00p
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The Old Testament as Literature Foundations for Christian Interpretation Tremper Longman III APPROACHING THE OLD TESTAMENT
Tremper Longman has studied and taught the Old Testament and its interpretation for four decades. Now, in a planned three-book project, he presents his mature thoughts on three ways of approaching the Old Testament text: as literature, as history, and as a source of theology. This first volume explores the importance of reading the Old Testament as literature. Each culture tells its stories and writes its poems in different ways. To read and understand the Old Testament texts the way the ancient authors intended, we need to be aware of the conventions of Hebrew storytelling and poetry that they used. In part one, dealing with literary theory, Longman investigates how texts create meaning, the history of the study of the Old Testament as literature, and how genre dictates reading strategy. He explores the Hebrew conventions for both narrative and poetry in conversa- tion with contemporary literary approaches. Parts two and three delve into practice, using the tools gained in part one to analyze and interpret a variety of Old Testament narratives and poetry.
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JUNE 2024 • 320 pp. • cloth • $34.99 • 9781540961310
Introduction: Scope and Procedure
Tremper Longman III (PhD, Yale University) is Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. He has served in leadership of the Institute for Biblical Research for many years. Longman is the author of more than thirty books, in- cluding biblical commentaries, scholarly works, and popular books on how to interpret the Bible. He is also one of the senior transla- tors and a member of the Bible Translation Committee for the New Living Translation.
PART 1: LITERARY THEORY AND THE CONVENTIONS OF BIBLICAL NARRATIVE AND POETRY 1. The Location of Meaning 2. History of the Study of the Old Testament as Literature 3. Genre Triggers Reading Strategy 4. Narrative Prose as Genre
5. Poetry as Genre 6. Intertextuality
PART 2: THE ANALYSIS OF ILLUSTRATIVE PROSE- NARRATIVE TEXTS 7. Literary Readings of Prose Narratives from the Torah 8. Literary Readings of Prose Narratives from the Historical Books PART 3: THE ANALYSIS OF ILLUSTRATIVE POETIC TEXTS 9. Literary Readings of Poetic Texts from the Psalms 10. Literary Readings of Poetic Texts from Wisdom Literature 11. Literary Readings of Poetic Texts from the Prophets and Epic Poetry Postlude: The Old Testament as Literature Indexes
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THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS WISDOM 9780801027116 • $34.99c
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The Moral Vision of Proverbs A Virtue-Oriented Approach to Wisdom Timothy J. Sandoval Wisdom literature is an unfamiliar genre to modern readers and presents many interpretive challenges. In this major new work, re- spected wisdom scholar Timothy Sandoval argues that the book of Proverbs, though difficult to access for some, provides a coherent moral vision for human flourishing. The approach Sandoval argues for in The Moral Vision of Proverbs is that of virtue ethics, or character ethics, particularly that which emerges from the classical tradition of Aristotle (as opposed to reading the book, intentionally or unintentionally, through the lenses of modern ethical systems). Sandoval engages with specialists in this ethical tradition as well as biblical scholars to make his case that Proverbs is an ancient, virtue-oriented moral discourse. This comprehensive critical study of Proverbs analyzes the book’s major topics and strives to discern the moral and philosophical presuppositions and logic of its rhetoric, all the while engaging past and present interpretive approaches. Although authored by a Christian scholar, this text will be of great interest to a broadly ecumenical audience, whether students of the Old Testament/ Tanakh/Hebrew Bible, biblical scholars, or Christian ethicists and moral theologians. “This study will be essential for serious students of biblical wisdom traditions, in the academy and also in the church.” —ELLEN F. DAVIS, Duke Divinity School “In a rich and incisive contribution to a burgeoning debate on Prov- erbs as a book of virtue ethics, Sandoval claims that it is indeed an ancient, virtue-oriented moral discourse. Picking up on Proverbs’ concern with character ethics, Sandoval discovers more profound aspects of its moral rhetoric and wider moral vision, including natural law, social virtues, and practical wisdom that together embody a coherent model for promoting human flourishing.” —KATHARINE J. DELL, University of Cambridge “In this substantial and engaging study, Sandoval sheds light on why biblical scholarship has largely relegated Proverbs to second-tier status as a source of theological and ethical insight. Sandoval redresses this balance and reveals Proverbs’ merits as such an intellectual resource by examining its moral perspective in light of ancient virtue ethics. I have learned much from this book and recommend it to others.” —GILBERTO A. RUIZ, Saint Anselm College
APRIL 2024 • 432 pp. • paper • $49.99 • 9781540967206
Timothy J. Sandoval (PhD, Emory University) is associate dean of academic administration and associate professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University. His teaching and scholarly work has focused on the book of Proverbs and the Bible’s wisdom literature with special attention to questions of ethics, justice, and poverty in the biblical world. He is the author of Money and the Way of Wisdom and The Discourse of Wealth and Poverty in the Book of Proverbs as well as numerous articles. He has also coedited five other books.
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Reading Wisdom and Psalms as Christian Scripture A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction Christopher B. Ansberry READING CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE This survey textbook offers an accessible introduction to the wisdom books and the Psalter in their literary, theological, and canonical contexts. Reading Wisdom and Psalms as Christian Scripture pays particular attention to theological themes. The bulk of the book is devoted to exploring specific theological themes in Proverbs, Job, Eccle - siastes, the Song of Songs, and the Psalter. Christopher Ansberry skillfully connects these themes to comparable themes in the other books discussed in the volume and to the broader biblical canon. He also integrates philosophical concerns and questions. This addition to the Reading Christian Scripture series is an ideal faith-friendly introduction for students of the Old Testament, Wis- dom literature, and Psalms. It features a beautiful full-color design with an abundance of sidebars, images, and other visual aids to enhance the reading experience and facilitate learning.
“This may well be the best—even the ideal—textbook on this corpus for classroom (and personal) use currently available.” —BRENT A. STRAWN, Duke University
JULY 2024 • 256 pp. • cloth • $36.99 • 9781540961914
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Christopher B. Ansberry (PhD, Wheaton College Graduate School) is associate professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He previously taught at Oak Hill College in London and at Wheaton College. He is the author of Be Wise, My Son, and Make My Heart Glad: An Exploration of the Courtly Nature of the Book of Proverbs and the coeditor (with Christopher M. Hays) of Evangelical Faith and the Challenge of Historical Criticism.
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READING THE PROPHETS AS CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE 9780801099731 • $49.99c
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Seven Challenges That Shaped the New Testament Understanding the Inherent Tensions of Early
Christian Faith F. Scott Spencer
The New Testament writings reflect a sense of wrestling to under - stand what the world-shattering events of Jesus’s life, death, resur- rection, and ascension mean in the rough-and-tumble of daily life in a conflicted world. This accessibly written book investigates seven critical areas of tension—historical, moral, political, material, social, perceptual, and temporal—that shape the “big ideas” discussed and debated in the New Testament. Seven Challenges That Shaped the New Testament explores the challenges that influenced the New Testament writings and how the writers responded to those tensions. F. Scott Spencer ex - plains that out of this upheaval came a remarkable set of creative, dynamic writings that have shaped and challenged millions of lives as sacred Scripture. This lively investigation offers a fresh way for students of the New Testament to learn about the world and content of the New Testa- ment writings. It will help readers appreciate the rich diversity of New Testament thought cohering around commitment to the one Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. CONTENTS Preface: What and What Not to Expect from This Book Prologue: Creative Tensions of Mind and Heart 1. Old and New: The Historical Challenge of Innovation and Evolution 2. Right and Wrong: The Moral Challenge of Hypocrisy and Apostasy 3. Weak and Strong: The Political Challenge of Authority and Tyranny 4. Weal and Woe: The Material Challenge of Infirmity and Poverty 5. One and All: The Social Challenge of Particularity and Partisanship 6. Seen and Secret: The Perceptual Challenge of Skepticism and Gnosticism 7. Now and Near: The Temporal Challenge of Delay and Deferment Epilogue: Streaming the Good News Indexes
JUNE 2024 • 240 pp. • paper • $27.99 • 9781540966346
F. Scott Spencer (PhD, University of Durham) has served as pro- fessor of religion at Wingate University and as professor of New Testament and biblical interpretation at the Baptist Theological Seminary of Richmond. He is the author of several books, including Passions of the Christ and commentaries on Mark, Luke, and the Song of Songs. He is also the New Testament general editor for the third edition of the HarperCollins Study Bible .
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PASSIONS OF THE CHRIST 9781540961761 • $32.99p
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Engaging the New Testament A Short Introduction for Students and Ministers Miguel G. Echevarría Many introductions to the New Testament focus on historical- critical issues with only cursory discussions of the text. In Engaging the New Testament , Miguel Echevarría overviews the New Testament writings in their canonical order, demonstrating how each book has a purposeful function within the larger context of Scripture. He provides streamlined and accessible background discussions re- lated to the New Testament writings to enable students to focus on interpretive issues. The book is informed by the latest scholarship yet accessible to those with no prior theological education. This concise introduction is well-suited to one-semester survey courses. It addresses the needs and questions of students in multi- cultural classrooms who are studying for ministry. Sidebars encour- age readers to think about applying the Bible to various ministry contexts, such as the pastorate, missions, and counseling. “Echevarría is an erudite scholar of first rate. It is no easy feat to master all the material present in this book. The wonderful news is that the book is written in clear prose that is accessible to both students and pastors. I plan to use this book in my courses.” —OSVALDO PADILLA, Beeson Divinity School “A beautifully engaging invitation to read the New Testament in light of its literary context and content. Echevarría does not shy away from challenges and areas of scholarly disagreement, but his focus is to draw readers into engaging the text, and he succeeds. This is a book I will recommend readily when asked for a place to begin a deeper experience of the New Testament story and message.” —MARIAM KAMELL KOVALISHYN, Regent College “A refreshing departure from typical New Testament introductions. This book transcends traditional critical issues to explore the heart of Scripture’s relevance in today’s ministry. A valuable re - source for all Bible students.” —DOMINICK S. HERNÁNDEZ, Talbot en Español, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University “ Echevarría’s succinct overviews will help students digest the mes - sage of each New Testament book and will give those who are not familiar with the content of the New Testament a helpful jumpstart in their studies.” —CHARLES L. QUARLES, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary “A truly refreshing and helpful resource. I hope this book finds wide use in the classroom!” —ANDREW M. KING, Midwestern Seminary & Spurgeon College
APRIL 2024 • 240 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540963796
Miguel G. Echevarría (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He previously led the Hispanic Leadership Initiative at Southeastern. He is the author of The Future Inheritance of Land in the Pauline Epistles . His forthcoming books include 40 Questions about the Apostle Paul and short commen- taries on John and 1, 2, 3 John in The New Testament in Color .
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ENGAGING THE OLD TESTAMENT 9781540962836 • $29.99p
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Reading the Gospels as Christian Scripture
A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction Joshua W. Jipp READING CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE
This survey textbook offers an accessible introduction to the four Gospels in their literary, canonical, and theological contexts. In part 1, Joshua Jipp focuses on these two questions: What are the Gospels? How did we get four canonical Gospels? In part 2, Jipp explores the role that history, narrative, and theology play in our reading of the Gospels. Part 3 examines each of the four canonical Gospels from the perspectives of history, narrative, and theology, particularly emphasizing the role the Gospels play in discipleship. Beautifully designed in full color with maps, sidebars, images, and illustrations to hold interest and aid learning, Reading the Gospels as Christian Scripture offers a faith-friendly introduction to stu- dents of the Gospels. “This wide-ranging treatment of the Gospels both reiterates es- tablished teaching and offers fresh insights. An untrained reader acquires an introduction to the central issues and even compli- cated debates with a clear presentation of what really matters. The scholar is equipped with a pedagogical resource that makes connections to art, literature, and culture. I look forward to sharing this in my parish and my classroom.” —AMY PEELER, Wheaton College “Both accessible and challenging, this book is an ideal teaching tool for the classroom and a helpful companion for anyone looking to learn anew the shape of the gospel.” —ERIC D. BARRETO, Princeton Theological Seminary “I can hardly wait to share Reading the Gospels as Christian Scripture with students in my Introduction to the New Testament course. Undergraduate and masters-level students will find this book highly instructive and accessible. Readers will gain ‘wise sensibilities’ and principles for engaging the Gospels as disciples for the purpose of being transformed.” —JANETTE H. OK, Fuller Theological Seminary “A historically informed and theologically sensitive reading of the Gospels that is full of great quotes and amazing insights. Jipp shows with wisdom and erudition that the Gospels are among the most transformative books in the Christian canon.” —MICHAEL F. BIRD, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia
MARCH 2024 • 360 pp. • cloth • $47.99 • 9781540963345
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Joshua W. Jipp (PhD, Emory University) is professor of New Testament and director of the Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theo - logical Understanding at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His recent publications include Pauline Theology as a Way of Life, The Messianic Theology of the New Testament, and Saved by Faith and Hospitality. Jipp is also a series coeditor for the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament.
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PAULINE THEOLOGY AS A WAY OF LIFE 9781540965721 • $37.99c See page 22
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Reading Paul as Christian Scripture
A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction Constantine R. Campbell READING CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE
Designed to meet the needs of contemporary evangelical under- graduates, this survey textbook offers an engaging introduction to Paul’s Letters in their literary, theological, and canonical contexts. Constantine Campbell explores Paul’s Letters with an eye to fitting them within the life, ministry, and theology of the apostle Paul. The author reflects on the reception history of Paul’s Letters, presents them in the context of the apostle’s missionary journeys, and fits the Pauline corpus within the larger story and tradition of Christian Scripture. The book also covers the book of Acts as it relates to Paul’s Letters. Beautifully designed in full color with an abundance of maps, side- bars, images, and other visual aids to hold interest and aid learning, this addition to the Reading Christian Scripture series offers a faith-friendly introduction to students of Paul’s Letters.
AUGUST 2024 • 240 pp. • cloth • $36.99 • 9780801098758
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Constantine R. Campbell (PhD, Macquarie University) is professor and research director at the Sydney College of Divinity. He previ- ously taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Moore Theo- logical College. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture , Paul and Union with Christ (winner of a Christianity Today Book Award), Jesus v. Evangelicals , and a commentary on Ephesians.
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READING THE NEW TESTAMENT AS CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE 9780801097928 • $54.99c
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The Open Sanctuary Access to God and the Heavenly Temple in the New Testament Nicholas J. Moore
How can impure, earthbound humans gain access to God, who is holy and in heaven? In ancient Israel and much of the ancient world, the answer was obvious: by means of a temple. The temple gives access to God because it images the cosmos. The Open Sanctuary explores how the concept of a heavenly temple emerged as an important theological concept for early Christians. They developed their understanding of Christ and his work in part through their understanding of heaven as temple. Nicholas Moore examines the heavenly temple concept in the New Testament within its Jewish and Greco-Roman contexts, demonstrating that the ministry of Jesus gives believers access to the dwelling place of God himself. Moore explores conceptions of the heavenly temple in the ancient world, Second Temple Judaism, the book of Revelation, Hebrews, the Gospels, Acts, and other early Christian literature. One important contribution of the book is to provide a correc- tive to the way many people understand the Jerusalem temple in early Christian thought. It is the first comprehensive study of the heavenly temple in the New Testament. Professors, students, and scholars of the New Testament will benefit from this work.
SEPTEMBER 2024 • 256 pp. • cloth • $37.99 • 9781540965493
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Introduction
Nicholas J. Moore (DPhil, University of Oxford) is warden and lecturer in New Testament at Cranmer Hall, St. John’s College, at Durham University. He previously served in ministry in Buckinghamshire and Hartlepool in the United Kingdom and in Paris, France. He is the au- thor of Repetition in Hebrews and has edited and translated several volumes of French scholarship.
1. Antiquity: The Cosmic Center 2. Second Temple Literature: Blueprints and Buildings 3. Revelation: Judgment and Salvation 4. Hebrews: Atonement and Access 5. Mark and Matthew: Heavens and Mountains 6. Luke and Acts: Ascension and Mission 7. John: Emanation and Dwelling 8. Other Early Christian Texts: Altars and Ascents Conclusion: Cosmos, Cultus, and Christ Indexes
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The Blurred Cross A Writer’s Difficult Journey with God Richard Bauckham
In early 2022, esteemed New Testament scholar Richard Bauckham nearly lost his ability to read—an alarming prospect for a man who considers reading, writing, and scholarly work to be his vocation from God. Despite it being one of the most difficult times of his life, it was also a period in which Bauckham felt closest to God. In this beautifully written book, Bauckham combines memoir, theological and biblical reflection, and poetry to offer profound insight into God’s providence amid life’s difficulties. He discusses relevant aspects of his earlier life, delves into the time when his eyesight began to deteriorate, and reflects on issues that arose during that period. The book also includes generous amounts of Bauckham’s own poetry. Throughout his experience, Bauckham maintained a close relation- ship with God and drew nearer to him. His journey with God during this time led him to contemplate God’s purpose for his life and how he can live in a way that reflects his overwhelming sense of gratitude. He shares his story as a way of encouraging others in their own unique walk with God. “Not only is Bauckham a world-class scholar and a poet of wisdom and subtlety, but—as demonstrated here—it seems he can write of a ‘difficult journey with God’ in a way that puts him alongside some of the great spiritual writers of the past. Weaving together auto- biography, poetry, and biblical and theological reflections, The Blurred Cross has all the makings of a fresh Christian classic. You will finish the book profoundly grateful, not only to Bauckham for having written it, but even more, to the God who so obviously inspired it.” —JEREMY BEGBIE, Duke Divinity School FROM THE BOOK Romans 8 is notable for its focus on Jesus Christ (Rom. 8:34, 35, 39). The way God works in “all things” for the ultimate “good” of those he loves and who love him is Christ-shaped. It has the contours of the cross and the resurrection. Therefore, sufferings, contradic- tions, and difficulties, far from being excluded, are the expected context in which God’s love will be experienced and his purpose worked out. There is a kind of solidarity between the passion of Je- sus and the sufferings of those who trust in him. The love of God for the world, which Jesus embraced and implemented when he went to his death on the cross, reaches above all those who embrace that love as followers of Jesus. Absolutely nothing at all “will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (8:39).
JULY 2024 • 208 pp. • paper • $21.99 • 9781540967435
Richard Bauckham (PhD, University of Cambridge) is emeritus pro- fessor of New Testament at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and senior scholar at Ridley Hall, Cambridge. He is a fellow of the British Academy and the author of numerous books, including Who Is God? , Gospel of Glory , The Testimony of the Beloved Disciple , The Christian World around the New Testament , The Jewish World around the New Testament , and Jesus and the Eyewitnesses .
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WHO IS GOD? 9781540961907 • $22.99c
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The Drama of Scripture Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story, 3rd ed. Craig G. Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen This popular textbook surveys the grand narrative of the Bible, demonstrating how the biblical story forms the foundation of a Christian worldview. The third edition has been updated and revised throughout. “Bartholomew and Goheen’s Drama of Scripture brought the full story of God into view in new and fresh ways for me as a student. Now as both a professor and pastor I recommend and reference it weekly. It is my honor to commend the third edition of this great work.” —BENJAMIN T. QUINN, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and the College at Southeastern “Bartholomew and Goheen have somehow managed to make rigorous scholarship deeply engaging, incredibly accessible, and imminently practical. Churches, pastors, Sunday schools, college classrooms, home groups, and more will all find in these pages the kind of guidance they need to hear Scripture’s invitation to take our place within God’s cosmic rescue plan.” —MICHAEL RHODES, Carey Baptist College PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS “I am delighted to see solid scholarship made easily accessible in this splendid fashion.” —N. T. WRIGHT, University of St. Andrews; former bishop of Durham “An intelligent, engaging overview of the narrative of Scripture in six acts. Perfect for college students or adult Bible study groups.” —CHRISTOPHER SEITZ, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto “[This volume] will serve well in introductory level Bible courses and may serve equally well in basic courses in hermeneutics. Its easy, nontechnical language will make it a popular text with such students.” —JEFFREY S. LAMP, Review of Biblical Literature “This very user-friendly guide to the Bible as a unified drama spanning both testaments presents a useful overview of many of the key themes in the biblical story. . . . Suitable for advanced high school or college students.” —BARBARA E. BOWE, RSCJ, Catholic Library World “Every once in a while a book comes along that immediately meets a real need. This is one of those books.” —STEPHEN G. DEMPSTER, Canadian Evangelical Review “I enthusiastically recommend this book as a university-level textbook, but all who want to enrich their understanding of the account of God’s redemptive plan will benefit from reading it.” —TREMPER LONGMAN III, Westmont College
MAY 2024 • 288 pp. • paper • $29.99 • 9781540966018
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Craig G. Bartholomew (PhD, University of Bristol) is director of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, England.
Michael W. Goheen (PhD, University of Utrecht) is professor of missional theology at Calvin Theological Seminary. He is also professor of missional theology and director of theological education at the Missional Training Center, Phoenix.
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LIVING AT THE CROSSROADS 9780801031403 • $24.00p
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Introduction to Biblical Interpretation Participating in God’s Story of Redemption Jacqueline Grey and Paul W. Lewis FOUNDATIONS FOR SPIRIT-FILLED CHRISTIANITY Jerry Ireland, Paul W. Lewis, and Frank D. Macchia, series editors This introduction to biblical interpretation expands the interpretive task to encompass both comprehension of the Bible’s content and active participation in God’s redemptive plan. The authors help readers engage with the beauty of God’s Word and read it holistically for their intellectual and spiritual growth. They address the nature of interpretation; emphasize the Holy Spirit’s role in the production, interpretation, and application of the Bible as a communication of the triune God; and explore the Bible’s genres and historical con- texts through the lens of God’s redemptive story. They also provide principles and accessible guidelines for biblical interpretation in global contexts, including a simple outline for beginning students to follow as they start interpreting and applying Scripture. Above all, the authors emphasize the transformative nature of reading Scripture. This book is part of a new series that reflects the changing face of global Christianity. Series volumes are written by leading Pente- costal/Charismatic scholars who highlight themes of interest to Pentecostal/Charismatic students; however, the books are respectful, appreciative, and inclusive of a variety of church families and traditions. PRAISE FOR THE SERIES “The church and academy are finally ready for Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity, which relays the insights and perspectives of mature Pentecostal and Charismatic theologians and biblical scholars on a broad array of important theological topics, doctrinal loci, and practical realities.” —AMOS YONG, Fuller Theological Seminary “In all forms of the global church—Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox—people are increasingly seeing themselves as Spirit-filled believers. Unfortunately, colleges and seminaries often lack textbooks that address these changes. This series is a timely intervention, one that will certainly help to fill this gap.” —CHERYL BRIDGES JOHNS, Global Pentecostal House of Study, United Theological Seminary “This series rightly identifies the pivotal role of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity in shaping tomorrow’s global Christianity and addresses the shortage of resources for training future leaders.” —WONSUK MA, College of Theology and Ministry, Oral Roberts University
SEPTEMBER 2024 • 208 pp. • paper • $22.99 • 9781540963369
Jacqueline Grey (PhD, Charles Sturt University) is professor of biblical studies at Alphacrucis University College. She is also a research fellow with the University of South Africa and the Centre for Pentecostal Theology. Paul W. Lewis (PhD, Baylor University) is professor of historical theology and intercultural studies at the Assemblies of God Theo- logical Seminary, Evangel University.
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INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY 9781540963376 • $24.99p
INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUALITY 9781540965226 • $24.99p
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Wisdom of Solomon Mark Giszczak CATHOLIC COMMENTARY ON SACRED SCRIPTURE Mary Healy, Mark Giszczak, and Peter S. Williamson, series editors The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series responds to the desire of Catholics to study the Bible in depth and in a way that integrates Scripture with Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life. The seventeen New Testament volumes in the CCSS have been widely acclaimed. Now the series editors offer readable Old Testament commentaries that integrate the best of contemporary biblical scholarship with the traditional understanding of the Old Testament books as proph- esying and prefiguring Christ. Wisdom of Solomon is the inaugural Old Testament volume in the series. “The Wisdom of Solomon was the last book of the Catholic Old Testament to be written. It develops Jewish belief in God for a new era, influenced by the ideas of Greek philosophers. Giszczak’s com - mentary offers a clearly presented introduction to this fascinating but enigmatic scriptural book, providing salient quotations from Jewish and Greek sources to illustrate the intellectual background. Useful features include sidebars making connections with Chris- tian life, a glossary explaining technical words, and several illustra- tions. I commend this commentary to all who wish to understand
the Wisdom of Solomon in light of Catholic teaching.” —JEREMY CORLEY, St. Patrick’s Pontifical University
NOW AVAILABLE • 208 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540963697
“This commentary is perfectly designed to make the Wisdom of Solomon comprehensible, accessible, and relevant to Catholic believers. It balances helpful background about the Hellenistic Jewish context in which the book originated with connections to the Catholic traditions of liturgy and theology, from the early Church Fathers to the twentieth century. The numerous ‘Reflection and Application’ and ‘In the Light of Christ’ sections make apparent the relevance of the Wisdom of Solomon to contemporary Christian life.” —KARINA HOGAN, Fordham University
Mark Giszczak (PhD, The Catholic University of America) is profes- sor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute. He is the author of Bible Translation and the Making of the ESV Catholic Edition and Light on the Dark Passages of Scripture. He has also contributed to the Augustine Institute’s Bible in a Year and the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible.
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CATHOLIC COMMENTARY ON SACRED SCRIPTURE NEW TESTAMENT, 17-VOL. SET 9781540962225 • $424.95p
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Ezekiel Daniel A. Keating CATHOLIC COMMENTARY ON SACRED SCRIPTURE Mary Healy, Mark Giszczak, and Peter S. Williamson, series editors Written from a standpoint of faith in the Holy Spirit’s inspiration of Scripture, the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series is designed for preaching, teaching, and applying Scripture to Christian life today. Accessibly written yet substantive, the CCSS Old Testament commentaries interpret Scripture from within the living tradition of the Church. They include quotes from Church documents, Church Fathers, and saints and are packed with features that make them particularly useful to those doing ministry in Catholic parishes. PRAISE FOR THE CCSS “The New Testament volumes in this series have served me as a constant resource: deeply scholarly, firmly in touch with the Cath - olic 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
AUGUST 2024 • 352 pp. • paper • $28.99 • 9781540965868
“This is a landmark achievement in theological interpretation of Scripture in and for the Church. It is a wonderful gift to the Catholic Church and a model for the rest of us. Highly recommended for all!” —MICHAEL J. GORMAN, St. Mary’s Seminary & University, Baltimore “This series represents a much-needed approach, based on good scholarship but not overloaded with it. The frequent references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church help us to read Holy Scrip- ture with a vivid sense of the Living Tradition of the Church.” —CHRISTOPH CARDINAL SCHÖNBORN, Archbishop of Vienna
Daniel A. Keating (DPhil, Oxford University) is professor of theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including The Adventure of Discipleship, Athanasius and His Legacy, The Nicene Creed, and two volumes in the suc- cessful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture series: First and Second Peter, Jude and James, First, Second, and Third John .
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JAMES, FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD JOHN 9780801049224 • $24.99p
FIRST AND SECOND PETER, JUDE 9780801036453 • $25.00p
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Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament G. K. Beale, D. A. Carson, Benjamin L. Gladd, and Andrew David Naselli, editors
This companion volume to the Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament ( CNTUOT ) covers a range of interpretive topics and includes summary articles on each biblical book and numerous themes. It also unpacks concepts mentioned in the CNTUOT , demonstrates how the Old Testament uses the Old Testament, and addresses a wide range of biblical-theological, hermeneutical, and exegetical topics. “Written and edited by leading scholars in this subject, the Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament will prove an invaluable reference tool that focuses on one of the most important topics in biblical interpretation. While many areas of background shed needed light on the New Testament, few if any are as critical as the Scriptures that informed the thinking and theology of the New Testament writers and their audiences.” —CRAIG S. KEENER, Asbury Theological Seminary “The editors are to be congratulated for assembling a stellar team of contributors, who present us with the results of decades of communal scholarly reflection on how the New Testament uses the Old. These articles advance our understanding of this subject, which is central for understanding Christian Scripture.” —PETER WILLIAMS, Tyndale House “This impressive collection of articles represents years of research, writing, organizing, and editing. Pastors, professors, and careful students of the Bible will benefit from this outstanding reference work. A remarkable achievement.” —KEVIN DeYOUNG, senior pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina; Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte “An indispensable resource for all who interpret, teach, and preach both Old Testament and New Testament texts. A magnificent volume.” —ECKHARD J. SCHNABEL, Gordon- Conwell Theological Seminary “A concise, comprehensive, well-produced, and user-friendly guide to the way the New Testament uses the Old is exactly what pastors and scholars need—and here it is. An essential resource and an ideal gift to any student of the Bible.” —GERALD BRAY, Beeson Divinity School
NOW AVAILABLE • 992 pp. • cloth • $64.99 • 9781540960047
G. K. Beale (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. D. A. Carson (PhD, University of Cambridge) is emeritus professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Benjamin L. Gladd (PhD, Wheaton College) is professor of New Tes- tament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. 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.
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COMMENTARY ON THE NEW TESTAMENT USE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT 9780801026935 • $74.99c
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Encountering the Old Testament A Christian Survey, 4th ed. Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Beyer ENCOUNTERING BIBLICAL STUDIES Walter A. Elwell, series editor
This new edition of a popular evangelical survey of the Old Testament has been updated throughout. It is lavishly illustrated with four-color images, maps, and charts and retains the pedagogical features that have made the book so popular: chapter outlines, objectives, and summaries; study questions; sidebars featuring primary source material and ethical and theological issues; lists of key terms, people, and places; and further reading recommendations. “With this fourth edition of Encountering the Old Testament , Arnold and Beyer have improved an already impressive textbook. While some textbooks singularly lean toward literary interpretation, historical background, or biblical-theological themes, Arnold and Beyer have produced one of the most balanced textbooks in all these categories. With clear chapter outlines and objectives, introductory students will know exactly what they can expect to learn. The additional helps available within this textbook (sidebars, key terms, study questions, further reading, etc.) serve to enhance the student’s experience of encountering the Old Testament with joy.” —ADAM J. HOWELL, Boyce College “This textbook rivals the best Old Testament introductions on the market today. It is a treasure trove of entry-level information that carefully balances biblical, historical, contextual, and theological analysis. Students will appreciate that the chapters are filled with aesthetically pleasing visual aids, end of chapter questions, and Christian reflections. Professors will appreciate the careful atten - tion given to the pedagogical resources that accompany the text. Arnold and Beyer are to be commended for their work that has weathered the test of time and continues to grip the attention of students year after year!” —JOY L. VAUGHAN, Asbury University
OCTOBER 2024 • 560 pp. • cloth • $59.99 • 9781540965806
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Bill T. Arnold (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary, where he has taught for more than twenty-five years. Bryan E. Beyer (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is Bible professor emeritus at Columbia International University in Columbia, South Carolina, where he has taught for more than thirty-five years.
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ENCOUNTERING THE BOOK OF GENESIS 9780801026386 • $32.00p
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