ACADEMIC ALERT IVP Academic’s Book Bulletin for Professors • Volume 24 • Number 2 • Fall 2015

Inside Ups and Downs of the Academic Pilgrimage 3 | Navigate the Issue of Wheaton College professor Gary Burge brings us a terrific new book called Mapping Your Academic Career. Transgender Identity Full of personal insights and , he leads academics to reflect on where they are, have been and are Mark Yarhouse helps us rise headed in their professional lives. His editor, Dan Reid, talks with him about the book. above the politics with psycho- logical and theological clarity Reid: How did the idea for ogy and at Wheaton in our psychol- on a complex topic. this book arise? ogy doctoral program. As I read more about Burge: developmental psychology, I began to think 4 | New & Noteworthy I have been think- ing about faculty “develop- about my own personal development, par- A comprehensive Christian business ethics textbook, bibli- ment” for a long time. As ticularly as I was getting older. I started to cal theology of repentence and a part of my own growth, look back on my own life as a faculty member Duane Litfin’s exploration of I was curious: What were and observe the lives of many colleagues, and Pauline preaching. the factors that made I saw patterns that at once I recognized in Gary M. Burge 5 | A Native Expression some professors fulfilled some of the developmental theories I knew. of Faith and successful while others became unhappy And then it all came into focus. I began shar- and ineffective? The answer came from an ing my ideas with friends who said I was onto Indigenous leader Richard Twiss gives a hopeful vision unexpected quarter. Because my wife is a something important. So I kept at it for five for contextualized faith in his psychotherapist and I have a lot of friends years. I checked my theories with some of our final work. in the field, our psychology department psych profs and they liked it. This book is the discovered I knew a bit of their vocabulary. result. Then, about twelve years ago, I was asked to Reid: The academic profession serves up Upcoming Conferences team-teach an integrative course on psychol- some delicious stereotypes. But what is some- Come visit us at these continued on page 2 upcoming academic conferences: Do You Have a Biblical View? • American Society of What should we make of the ’s language of the “,” the “windows of ” or the ’s Annual waters above and the waters below? Is this the language of poets or is it something more? Kyle Greenwood Conference June 19-21, explores these ideas in Scripture and : Reading the Bible Between the Ancient World and Wheaton College Modern Science. IVP Academic’s Dan Reid digs into some of these topics.

• Annual Karl Barth Reid: The topic of Scripture and cosmology you recall any particular Conference June 21-24, has a long run in Western culture. But why encounter with the world Princeton Theological this particular book? of the Old Testament Seminary Greenwood: A lot of are inter- when you turned a corner ested in the intersection of faith and science in your understanding of • Oxford but sometimes forget that the Bible’s original Scripture’s cosmological Conference audience thought about the world very dif- language? August 10-14, Oxford Greenwood: Most of ferently than we do. I wrote this book to help Kyle Greenwood modern readers get a better sense of the way my coursework in gradu- Twitter the biblical authors and original audience ate school involved translating texts from Follow these IVP Twitter feeds: would have understood that world. Basically, Hebrew, Aramaic, Akkadian and other @ivpacademic, Dan Reid at I hope my book will help people become Semitic languages. But in one particular @editordanreid, John Stott better readers of Scripture by giving them a course, we read massive amounts of ancient quotes at @DailyStott context within which to read it. Near Eastern texts in translation for the sole Reid: As an Old Testament scholar, can purpose of investigating how the ancients

continued on page 2 ACADEMIC ALERT • 2 Academic Career, continued from page 1 thing unique to the academic vocation Reid: You structure your book around lives and it can be the most fruitful and that sets this book apart from one on, three cohorts. Can you give a thumbnail rewarding or the most devastating time say, a law career? sketch of them? ever. I used to think that success or fail- Burge: The odd thing about the aca- Burge: I believe that we move through ure was determined early in our careers. demic life is that we are trained in our three cohorts before we retire. In the I was wrong. You can succeed or fail in PhD programs to be researchers. But first cohort we pursue security (with our any one of these cohorts. I’ve known nobody trains us to do what we actually peer faculty, our students and our insti- faculty who began brilliantly and ended do most: manage a room full of preco- cious twenty-somethings, lecture, grade and understand the fabric of college life. I used to think that success or failure was All of the evidence points in the same determined early in our careers. I was direction: there are measurable skills wrong. You can succeed or fail in any one that contribute to success and I set out to locate them. The brilliant, secluded, of these cohorts. I’ve known faculty who esoteric, tweed-wearing, pipe-smoking began brilliantly and ended poorly. I think professor looks interesting in a novel but now I have a hunch why. often fares poorly in a college faculty and among students. tution). If that sense of safety isn’t found poorly. I think now I have a hunch why. early, it will affect us permanently. In Reid: You emphasize the need for men- the second cohort we look for success. toring young faculty. What’s one piece of This is when we feel we are competent advice you wish someone had given you and respected as authentic contributors when you were starting your first teach- to our discipline. Hopefully we will find ing job? our voices; hopefully we will begin to Burge: I wish someone had told me to do believe we have a vocation. The third what I tell young faculty to do: Hand out cohort seeks significance. The senior fac- 3x5 cards to all of your classes. Ask them ulty members in this stage are consider- to write down the names of the three ably different. College administrators most influential, successful professors have a lot of ambivalence about them— on the faculty. Collect the cards. Then they’re not sure if these professors are collate the names, making a long list. an asset or a problem! But these people Inevitably the same names will pop up are experiencing seismic shifts in their and you’ll have learned from a student’s continued on page 4

Cosmology, continued from page 1 thought about the world they lived in. Greenwood: Most modern Christians Reid: What do you say to someone who Although I was already aware of some of haven’t grown up around purity laws and wants to argue that the ancients knew as the connections to the Old Testament, patriarchal marriage customs, so they well as we do that the sun doesn’t actu- I was astounded by the sheer vastness of don’t feel a sense of commitment to them. ally rise, that it’s simply metaphor? shared terminology and concepts. I recog- Also, we just don’t hear or read much Greenwood: The ancients didn’t speak nized that we weren’t talking about a few about maintaining those customs. Because about the behavior of the sun, moon, forced parallels, but an entire system of cosmology is so closely related to creation, stars and planets the same way we do. thought that permeates the biblical world. a lot of evangelicals have already been They described how they traveled, where Reid: For modern Christians with a com- exposed to different ways biblical cosmol- they traveled and what they did when mitment to Scripture as ’s authorita- ogy might align with modern scientific they reached their destination. But what tive Word, why does biblical cosmology thought. As a consequence, modern scien- really convinced me was how biblical pose any more of a problem than, say, puri- tific theory has all too often become inter- interpreters responded when new cos- ty laws or patriarchal marriage customs? twined with biblical interpretation. mological insights were discovered. By

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A Nuanced Christian Perspective of Transgender Identity

Few topics are gender dysphoria. He writes not only for framework views it as something to be cele- more contested those navigating transgender issues for brated and honored. Yarhouse presents an or complex themselves, but also for Christian individu- integrated approach that brings together than gender als and institutions seeking a more loving the best elements of each. He models and identity. In this and compassionate response. advocates an approach that first listens to well-researched Yarhouse presents three different people’s stories. but also pastorally approaches to gender dysphoria: the Understanding Gender Dysphoria is an sensitive book, integrity framework views cross-gender exemplary work in Christian psychology Mark Yarhouse, identification as a threat to the sacredness that will serve students well both inside and an expert in of male and female, the disability frame- outside the classroom. It is also suitable for human sexuality, explores the frequently work views gender dysphoria as a nonmoral clinicians, pastors and lay Christians. misunderstood topic of what is known as mental health condition, and the diversity

How Can Human Beings Speak Meaningfully About God?

Theologians and philosophers have researched study of this topic explores faith, drawing on both Barth and Jüngel, wrestled for centuries with the question the history of the doctrine from Plato is the best way forward for Protestant of how human language can refer to an and Aristotle to the medieval scholastics theology today. finds eternal God. Answers to this question up through key a basis for the speakability of God in have commonly taken the form of the figures in the of Nazareth. doctrine of analogy, meaning that our twentieth cen- Ranging across philosophy and theol- words for God correspond in some way tury, including ogy, drawing on sources both ancient to who God really is. But how exactly Karl Barth and and modern, The Analogy of Faith is a do our words relate to God? What is Eberhard Jüngel. landmark contribution to one of the the basis for the similarity between our Spencer argues most important debates in theology earthly language and the eternal ? that a christolog- today. Archie Spencer’s thoroughly ical analogy of

Mormons and Evangelicals Discuss Doctrine and Dialogue

Over the past fifteen years Richard respectful and nuanced engagements for both communities. Mouw and Robert Millet have convened on some of the most controversial topics The results may surprise as the a remarkable gathering of Mormon and that have inflamed passions in the past. nature of God, authority, grace and evangelical schol- Among the evangelical contribu- more are all discussed with both candor ars to discuss tors, Craig Blomberg, Christopher Hall and generosity. Mark Noll calls it “an differences and and Gerald McDermott are joined by unusually compelling mix of exposition, investigate pos- Mormon counterparts such as Spencer apologetics and evangelism (from both sible common Fluhman, Camille Fronk Olson and sides to both sides).” ground. The Grant Underwood. They and thirteen essays in Talking others consider what they have learned Doctrine reflect about honest, frank and respectful dia- thoughtful, logue while also taking up key doctrines ACADEMIC ALERT • 4

New & Noteworthy Academic Career, continued from page 2

Missiologist Don Little Theology has long wres- perspective what a respected professor engages the toughest tled with the nature of looks like. Select the top five names and challenges involved in God’s love and what go sit in on their classes. Have lunch with discipling believers from it means for how God them. Find out what makes them tick. Muslim backgrounds. He relates to the world. In The secrets you’ll discover are actually in draws on The Love of God, John C. most faculty development literature (and principles, historical prac- Peckham argues for an as a shortcut I provide a lot of them in tices and interviews with seasoned disciplers account of love that is passible and emo- the book). But there is no replacement ministering in a dozen countries across tional, evaluative and reciprocal, avoiding for actually watching a top professor at the Muslim world. Miriam Adeney lauds, the errors of both voluntarist and experien- work. It is almost magical. “Workers in the Muslim world will find this tialist . An ideal text for seminary Reid: Is there an unexpected insight you book a stimulating dialogue partner.” courses in biblical and . gained while writing? Do we really grasp the Through a detailed Burge: A senior faculty member at biblical theme of repent- of 1 Corinthians Wheaton once told me, “Always have ance? Mark Boda has 1–4, Duane Litfin friends who are fifteen years older than devoted twenty-five years explores the distinction you. Talk to them. Find out what lies to the study of repent- between first-century ahead before you get there.” He told ance and related themes Greco-Roman rhetorical me that in 1992 and I have followed his in Scripture. Now in strategies, which sought advice. But I would add this: have older ‘Return to Me’ (New Studies in Biblical to persuade, and Paul’s theology of friends who are living vital lives, are Theology series) he gives us a focused preaching, according to which he sought optimistic about their futures and still study of repentance across the whole scope to be an obedient herald—a model that excited about their careers. They will be of Scripture. This book should inform any can help those today who undertake the serious discussion of biblical repentance. task to preach Christ crucified and risen. the providers of wisdom you want. Reid: In this book you are stepping out In this scholarly yet Cafferky, a of your own field of New Testament and accessible textbook, Ron highly regarded expert taking some risks—in a profession that’s Highfield presents an on management, all about specialties. overview of creation, brings us Business Ethics Burge: The most interesting people I providence and the in Biblical Perspective : know have deeply integrative careers. problem of evil, address- A Comprehensive Historians who study art, psychologists ing the question of Introduction. Oriented who understand farming (and our human anxiety in the face of suffering. around twelve major biblical themes and needed relation to the earth), bibli- The Faithful Creator explores issues such full of classroom and instructor resources, cal scholars who are keen on Native as the biblical accounts of creation, the this textbook promises to be a standard American life and culture—these are dialogue between theology and science, resource on the topic for years to come. models of providence and the proposals the people who are infinitely more inter- of open and process theism. New reference titles from IVP: esting. This is the liberal arts instinct that I desire for my own life. The book of Psalms has Colin Kruse’s revised Reid: Your book is a natural for a Faculty been a significant source and expanded Tyndale Development Day. In that setting, what for the church’s belief Commentary on 2 Corinthians results would you hope for? and practice, often serv- illuminates Paul’s contrast of Burge: I have served on the faculty ing as its prayer book the old and new covenants as development committee at Wheaton and hymnal. In this well as the ministry of reconciliation. more than any other. At Wheaton we latest addition to the devote one morning each semester to Commentary on Scripture In this new Bible Speaks Today volume, some topic that is beneficial to our (RCS) series, Herman Selderhuis guides Christopher Wright reminds us careers. My hope is that this book could readers through the Reformers’ interpreta- why the tragically beautiful poet- tion of Psalms 1–72, providing commen- ry in the book of Lamentations contribute to such a setting. I’m working tary from a diversity of Reformation voices. is significant to the canon and on a lecture presentation that could go still relevant for us today. with it. Fall 2015 • 5

Take a Sweeping Tour Through Diverse Portraits of Jesus

The team of many options. So what makes this book cinating question: What if this were our Capes, Richards unique? It’s the close-ups of the biblical only Jesus? Two regular textbox features and Reeves portraits of Jesus and the panning of further stimulate learning: “What’s more brought us an the cultural and religious landscape for . . . ” and “So what?” Each chapter con- excellent textbook images of Jesus. cludes with further reading suggestions in Rediscovering The authors move through each of as well as discussion questions. Paul. And now the Gospels, the Pauline letters, the gen- In Rediscovering Jesus three experi- they’re back with eral epistles and Revelation, and deline- enced and engaging teachers infuse Rediscovering Jesus: ate the features of Jesus embossed on their subject with well shaped content, An Introduction to Biblical, Religious and the texts. Then they look at the Gnostic, hard earned insights and not a small Cultural Perspectives on Christ. Muslim, historical, Mormon, American amount of joyful wit. Students of any age When teaching Jesus and the and cinematic Jesus. For each image of will be led to reflect again on Jesus’ Gospels to undergrads, there are Jesus, biblical or not, they raise the fas- question,“Who do you say that I am?”

A Native Leader’s Prophetic Words on Contextualization

Richard Twiss (1954–2013), was the and chronicling more hopeful visions ies: “This text serves as a necessary founder of Wiconi International, a of culturally contextualized Native prophetic critique of culturally captive nonprofit that works for the betterment Christian faith. Western Christianity but it also provides a of Native people and communities by Soong-Chan Rah, professor of church redemptive way forward. Richard’s words advancing culture, education, spiritual- growth and evan- once again call us to a joyous and infec- ity and social justice in the spirit of Jesus. gelism at North tious hope that can arise from honesty.” In his final work,Rescuing the Gospel Park Theological This posthumous book is an outgrow- from the Cowboys, Twiss provides a con- Seminary, ing of Twiss’s doctoral dissertation in textualized Indigenous expression of points out the intercultural studies at Asbury the Christian faith among the Native importance of Theological Seminary, and students will communities of North America, examin- this book for find the topics relevant for today’s missio- ing the missiological history of North missions and logical studies courses. American evangelism to Native peoples evangelism stud-

Campbell, Mackintosh and Torrance on Atonement

No topic is more Forsyth Torrance. In this study Andrew tice of pastoral ministry, especially by central to the Purves explores how each theologian giving it a strong christological founda- Christian faith understood the great mysteries of the tion. Exploring & Atonement than the per- incarnation and the atonement. Each examines this foundation in conversa- son and work theologian took seriously the claim tion with three Reformed theologians. of Jesus Christ, that God truly took on human flesh The book thus serves as both a text- and that is espe- in Jesus and fulfilled our book in Christian theology and a rich cially true for through his obedience. resource for seminary students prepar- three Scottish For years Purves has drawn from ing for pastoral ministry. theologians: John McLeod Campbell, the wells of classical Reformed thought Hugh Ross Mackintosh and Thomas to enrich the understanding and prac- ACADEMIC ALERT • 6 Academic Alert Book Bulletin for Professors

Cosmology, continued from page 2 Andy Le Peau adopting some ideas and rejecting others, they Greenwood: It is fairly well documented that Associate Publisher, Editorial admitted to what their predecessors had believed this change can be traced to the so-called Scopes Daniel G. Reid about the cosmos. Monkey Trial of 1925. The trial was supposed to Senior Editor, IVP Academic Reid: So we shouldn’t just scoff at ancient cos- determine whether John Scopes had violated the David Congdon Associate Editor, IVP Academic mology as the rudimentary thinking of pre- Tennessee state law against teaching evolution, David McNutt scientific minds. But what might we gain by paying but defense attorney Clarence Darrow master- Associate Editor, IVP Academic close attention? fully turned the trial into whether or not the Ethan McCarthy Greenwood: I think all of us have an innate Bible was a science book. Rather than the state Editorial Assistant, IVP Academic curiosity about how things work. Some things resting its case on the fact that the defense had Ben McCoy would be obvious, like rain falling from the skies, admitted to breaking the law, they determined Managing Editor or the sun coming from behind the mountains. to defend the Bible as a scientific book. The Jeff Crosby But they were not satisfied with just that informa- state won the case and Scopes was fined $100. Associate Publisher, Marketing and Sales tion. They wanted to know how water got in the Unfortunately, from then on evangelicals associ- Liz Klassen sky and where the sun went after it dipped below ated science with disbelief and scientists associ- Academic Sales and the horizon. It’s especially helpful for us to pay ated evangelicals with anti-intellectualism. Before Marketing Manager attention to this language in Scripture, since this the Scopes Monkey Trial, scientists and evangeli- Koert Verhagen Sales Manager is the language its authors and actors spoke. If cals cohabitated quite comfortably together. In Luke Miller we ignore how they spoke, we run the risk of put- fact, Christians were often at the forefront of sci- Academic Sales and ting words in God’s mouth. Rather than listening entific discovery, wanting to uncover more about Marketing Coordinator to the Bible on its terms and in its language, we God’s creation. Alisse Wissman Print Publicist end up demanding the Bible speak on our terms Reid: On a prac- Diana Verhagen and in our language. tical level, how do Online Publicist Reid: A good portion of your book deals with the you envision your Stephanie Jewell history of Christians coming to terms with bibli- book being used Academic Alert Editor cal cosmology and the reigning scientific cosmol- in teaching the ogies. What interested you in this history? Old Testament? Greenwood: The IVP Academic Alert is published Greenwood: What I found most fascinating three times a year by IVP Academic. about this history is the various ways Christians Because Scripture To order any books featured in this bulletin, return the reply card incorporated scientific theories into their and Cosmology or contact: interpretations of Scripture. For instance, it deals with IVP Academic P.O. Box 1400 didn’t bother Christians that Aristotle was a ancient cosmol- Downers Grove, IL 60515-1426 800-834-9487 Greek philosopher with no interest in Christian ogy, the history ivpacademic.com theology. What mattered to them was that his of biblical inter- Manuscripts and book proposals should be sent to the appropriate cosmology did a great job of explaining the uni- pretation and the modern intersection of faith academic editor. Questions, com- verse. Although it turns out that Aristotle was and science, there is potential for its use in a wide ments, change of address notifica- tions and all other correspondence quite wrong, he was more right than the previ- range of courses, including Old Testament sur- may be sent to [email protected]. ous model. There is definitely something to be vey, and courses related to For information about translations of IVP Academic titles, please learned from these interpreters who were willing faith and science, to name a few. contact Ellen Hsu, rights manager, at [email protected], or visit to listen to the scientists of their day to better our website at ivpress.com/info/ understand God’s creation. translations. Academic journal editors, for Reid: You point out that even a hundred or more media copies visit ivpress.com/media. years ago, evangelical thinkers seem to have had Vol. 24, No. 2 a more open view toward science and Scripture. Copyright © 2015 by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. All rights reserved. What changed?