Baker Academic Fall 2021 Catalog

BIBLE and INTERPRETATION THEOLOGY, HISTORY, and ETHICS

BAVINCK A Critical Biography James Eglinton

James Eglinton brings to light a wealth of new insights and previously un- published documents to offer a definitive biography of renowned Reformed theologian Herman Bavinck. This book received a 2020 Book Award from The Gospel Coalition (History & Biography) and a 2020 Book Award from For the Church. “If you want to understand the life and world of the man behind Reformed Dogmatics , this book is for you.” —THE GOSPEL COALITION “Impeccably researched and thoroughly readable, Eglinton’s biography of Herman Bavinck deserves a wide readership.” —KRISTEN DEEDE JOHNSON, Western Theological Seminary

JAMES EGLINTON (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is Meldrum Senior Lecturer in Reformed Theology at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author or editor of several books, including Herman Bavinck on Preaching and Preachers .

NOW AVAILABLE • 480 pp. • cloth • $44.99 • 9781540961358

THE FATHER OF LIGHTS A Theology of Beauty Junius Johnson THEOLOGY FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD

Junius Johnson offers a full-orbed theology of beauty, showing how it has functioned as a theological concept from biblical times to the present day.

“‘The beauty of holiness’ has long been a familiar phrase with a somewhat elusive meaning. With a combination of scholarly preci- sion and infectious relish for the theological task, Johnson gives a new clarity to this phrase.” —BEN QUASH, Centre for Arts and the Sacred, King’s College London “An illuminating meditation on the experience of beauty and that experience’s implications for the world of theology.” —ANNE M. CARPENTER, St. Mary’s College of California

JUNIUS JOHNSON (PhD, Yale University) is a scholar and writer whose work focuses on historical and philosophical theology. He offers direct teaching over Zoom to adults and younger students through Junius Johnson Academics and is the author of several books.

NOW AVAILABLE • 224 pp. • paper • $32.00 • 9781540964892

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