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Becoming the Gospel In this book Chris Tilling offers a fresh contri- In this discursive commentary Joseph Blen- bution to the long-running debate on whether kinsopp explores the story of Abraham — Paul, Participation, and Mission or not Paul taught that Jesus was divine and BIBLICAL STUDIES iconic ancestor of Judaism, Christianity, and should be worshiped as such. Building on Islam — as told in Genesis 11–25. Presented in Michael J. Gorman and critiquing the work of such scholars as continuous discussion rather than in verse-by- Gordon Fee, Larry Hurtado, and Richard verse form, Blenkin- The first detailed exegetical treatment of Bauckham, Tilling analyzes the relationship sopp’s commentary Paul’s letters from the emerging discipline of between believers and Christ in Paul’s letters focuses on the liter- missional hermeneutics, Michael Gorman’s and argues that ary and theological Becoming the Gospel argues that Paul’s letters this data shows a artistry of the narra- invite Christian communities both then and divine Christology tive as a whole. now not merely to expressed as a rela- Blenkinsopp believe the gospel but tionship. discusses a range of to become the gospel To support his issues raised in the and, in doing so, to argument, Tilling Abraham saga, participate in the life carefully shows how including confirma- and mission of God. Paul’s Christology is tion of God’s Gorman shows replete with themes promises, Isaac’s that Pauline churches and concepts that sacrifice and the death of Jesus, and Abraham’s were active public describe the relation- other beloved son, Ishmael. Each chapter has participants in and ship between God a section called “Filling in the Gaps,” which witnesses to the and Israel in the Jewish Scriptures. Refocusing probes some of the vast amount of Jewish, gospel. He reveals the the debate on the exegetical data and reengag- Christian, and Islamic commentary that the missional significance ing more broadly with the sweep of themes in Genesis text has generated through the ages. of faithfulness, love, and hope in 1 Thessalo- Paul’s letters, Tilling’s innovative contribution In an epilogue Blenkinsopp looks at nians; of Christlike servanthood in Philippians; is one that cannot be ignored. Abraham in early Christianity and expresses of peace, especially in Ephesians; of cruciform justice in the Corinthian correspondence; his own views, as a Christian, on Abraham. “The case for an early high Christology has recently and of righteousness and glory in Romans. Readers of Blenkinsopp’s Abraham: The Story been made from many convergent angles. Here Chris Finally, Becoming the Gospel identifies select of a Life will surely come away with a deeper, Tilling adds a fresh and important element — that contemporary examples of mission in the richer understanding of this seminal ancient the relationship between the Christian and Christ spirit of Paul, inviting all Christians to use figure. was seen by Paul on the model of that between Israel their Paul-inspired imaginations in their own and God.” “Provides us with a sound critical summary of the contexts to participate more fully in the life — N. T. Wright University of St. Andrews text, its claims, and its rich resource for faith. Much and mission of God. of the force of the book is our chance to observe how “An innovative, perceptive, and highly significant this master interpreter goes about his work.” “Gorman has written another superb and ground- breaking exegetical study. . . . This important book account of the apostle’s understanding of Christ’s — Walter Brueggemann merits — and will richly reward — a wide readership divine status as it is discerned in his relation to Columbia Theological Seminary among Pauline scholars, missiologists, and ministry believers within the church. Tilling’s book is a must- read for all interested in Paul’s Christology and in its “In clear and engaging language, one of the most practitioners alike.” — Michael Barram inseparable connection to Christian community.” accomplished biblical scholars of our time sheds much Saint Mary’s College of California light on the figure of Abraham in Genesis, challeng- — Michael J. Gorman ing scholarly conventions along the way and placing “Gorman’s reading of Paul resonates with the real St. Mary’s Seminary & University the narratives about him in a new framework.” concerns and questions of ecclesial communities as “Tilling’s study enacts a significant new phase in the much as it challenges the paradigms of professional — Jon D. Levenson divine Christology debate in relation to Paul, and has New Testament scholars.” Harvard University — Chris Tilling indeed taken things to a new level.” St. Mellitus College — Douglas A. Campbell (from foreword) Joseph Blenkinsopp is John A. O’Brien Duke Divinity School Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at the Michael Gorman holds the Raymond E. University of Notre Dame. His other books Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology Chris Tilling is senior lecturer in New Testa- include David Remembered: Kingship and National at St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Balti- ment studies at St. Mellitus College and visiting Identity in Ancient Israel and Judaism, the First more, Maryland. His previous books include lecturer in theology at King’s College London. Phase: The Place of Ezra and Nehemiah in the Ori- Cruciformity: Paul’s Narrative Spirituality of the gins of Judaism. Cross and Inhabiting the Cruciform God: Kenosis, 978-0-8028-7295-1 / paperback / 346 pages Justification, and Theosis in Paul’s Narrative Soteri- $30.00 / Available ology, both companions to this volume. 978-0-8028-7287-6 / paperback / 232 pages USA & Canada rights only; Mohr Siebeck elsewhere $29.00 [£19.99] / June 978-0-8028-6884-8 / paperback / 331 pages $28.00 [£18.99] / Available

toll free 800 253 7521 www.eerdmans.com Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 1 Old Testament Sensing the Scriptures Sacred Sense Pseudepigrapha Aminadab’s Chariot and the Discovering the Wonder Greek and English Predicament of Biblical Interpretation of God’s Word and World Craig A. Evans and H. Daniel Zacharias Karlfried Froehlich William P. Brown with the collaboration of Mark S. Burrows All too often Scripture is read only to find “Up until now, the Greek text of much of the Old answers to life’s perplexing questions, to prove Testament Pseudepigrapha was available only in “In the midst of our contemporary crisis in read- a theological point, or to formulate doctrine. But scattered and often inaccessible editions. We owe ing the Bible, Karlfried Froehlich’s Sensing the William Brown argues that what the Bible does Craig Evans and Daniel Zacharias an enormous Scriptures offers a valuable alternative. This most fundamentally, if read properly, is arouse debt of gratitude for assembling so many of these clearly written and compelling book makes a strong a sacred sense of life-transforming wonder. sources, fifty-five in all, into a single volume. Scholars argument for a new look at the centuries-old view In this book Brown helps readers develop investigating their textual history and transmission of the multiple senses of Scripture, especially the an orientation toward the biblical text that will find the inclusion of glosses and additions an four levels symbolized embraces wonder. He offers fresh readings of added bonus. English translations, concise introduc- by Aminadab’s chariot seventeen Old and New Testament passages, tions, and helpful bibliography also make the work (Song of Songs 6:12): the identifying what he finds most central and an excellent reference for anyone seeking a reliable literal, the allegorical, evocative in the unfolding biblical drama. The and up-to-date guide through this dauntingly vast the tropological, and the Bible invites its readers to linger in wide-eyed literary corpus.” anagogical.” — William Adler wonder, Brown says North Carolina State University — Bernard McGinn — and his Sacred Sense University of Chicago “This collection of Divinity School shows readers how Greek texts and English to do just that. “Accessible yet penetrat- translations of the Old ing. Froehlich draws “In a book that is eye- Testament Pseudepigra- upon his magisterial opening and occasion- pha that are extant in familiarity with fifteen centuries of primary sources ally jaw-dropping, Greek is unique. Serious to highlight the multifaceted character of pre-modern Brown draws the vital students of the New Christian biblical interpretation. . . . He illumines a connection between Testament and early path whereby we might join earlier generations in genuine wonder and Judaism will find it an exploring ways of engagement with the broader range hope for the created invaluable tool, as will of Scripture’s senses. A remarkable historical and world. Wide-ranging scholars in these fields. and thoroughly engaging, this volume shows both hermeneutical tour de force.” — William Yarchin The collection includes mature and novice readers how to see more deeply Azusa Pacific University not only the best known of these pseudepigraphal into the Bible. What is much more, it gives us the works but also numerous little-known fragments of best reason to slow down and look. Ideally suited for

STUDIES BIBLICAL “In this remarkably brief and learned book Froehlich lost works.” — Richard Bauckham introduces readers to a Bible richer and more complex discussion groups in congregational settings.” University of St. Andrews than they had ever imagined.” — Ellen F. Davis Duke Divinity School “Leading scholars conclude that Jesus and Paul may — David C. Steinmetz have been influenced by some of the Old Testament Duke Divinity School William P. Brown is William Marcellus Mc- Pseudepigrapha or the traditions preserved in them. is Benjamin B. Warfield Pheeters Professor of Old Testament at Colum- Now, thanks to the industriousness of Craig Evans Karlfried Froehlich Professor of Ecclesiastical History Emeritus at bia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia. and Daniel Zacharias, all the Pseudepigrapha Princeton Theological Seminary. preserved in Greek are conveniently assembled with 978-0-8028-7221-0 / paperback / 184 pages the text facing the translation. An introduction $22.00 [£14.99] / July and concordance will significantly serve all who are 978-0-8028-7080-3 / paperback / 175 pages devoted to sacred scriptures. This tome is a gift to $25.00 [£16.99] / Available scholarship.” — James H. Charlesworth Princeton Theological Seminary Award winner “A major reference work on the Jewish Pseudepigra- pha. . . . This compilation should prove most conve- The Gospel of the Lord nient and useful in studying those texts.” How the Early Church Wrote the Story of Jesus — James C. VanderKam University of Notre Dame Michael F. Bird

Winner of Christianity Today 2015 Book Award for Biblical Studies Craig A. Evans is the Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Acadia Divinity “Bird is one of the younger leading scholars in New Testament studies, and this College, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. volume is one of the outstanding literary achievements of the year. With care, clar- H. Daniel Zacharias is assistant professor ity, and thorough scholarship, he discusses possibilities for the origins, the genre, of biblical studies at Acadia Divinity College. and the goals of the four Gospels. . . . A perfect fit for seminary libraries, religious leaders, and scholars.” — Library Journal (starred review) 978-0-8028-6267-9 / hardcover / 1062 pages $90.00 [£59.99] / July Michael F. Bird is lecturer in theology at Ridley Melbourne Mission and Ministry College.

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2 Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. www.eerdmans.com toll free 800 253 7521 The Story Luke Tells Framing Paul Paul and the Trinity Luke’s Unique Witness to the Gospel An Epistolary Account Persons, Relations, and the Pauline Letters Justo L. González Douglas A. Campbell Wesley A. Hill Among New Testament writers, who is the “In most generations there are those rare scholars best historian? Without a doubt, says Justo willing to go back to fundamentals, to rethink and “There has long been a consensus among New Testa- BIBLICAL STUDIES González, it’s Luke. Concerned about the reorganize what other scholars have come to take for ment scholars that the doctrine of the Trinity has particulars of people and events, Luke also granted or have not bothered to think through. Our little to contribute to the study of the New Testament gives readers the big picture, positioning the scholarly generation owes Douglas Campbell hearty in general and Paul in particular. Wesley Hill pres- stories of Jesus not just in the history of Israel thanks for this book which, among other things, ents here a fundamental challenge to that consensus, but in the larger history of humankind. Luke does the hard work of clarifying the chronology and making sophisticated use of resources drawn from uniquely tells us the grand story of salvation historical context of ancient and modern trinitarian conceptuality to — both then and now. Paul’s letters. Camp- bring to light the pervasively relational structure of González skillfully highlights key themes bell’s transparent and Paul’s statements about God, Christ, and the Spirit. in Luke’s storytelling, including his strong rigorous thought is Hill’s outstanding book should cause scholars to emphasis on God’s “great reversals,” his keen seen here at its best. All question — or preferably to abandon — conventional interest in shared meals and their intimate historical-critical inter- non-relational and un-trinitarian approaches to connection to worship and communion, and preters of Paul’s letters Pauline theological his passionate underscoring of both the saving will need this book; any discourse.” work of Christ and serious reader of Paul — Francis Watson the indwelling power will benefit from it.” Durham University of the Holy Spirit. — L. Ann Jervis Writing in a Wycliffe College, “To say that this book is conversational style, University of Toronto exciting and important González draws would be a major under- “Douglas Campbell, the author of one of the most readers into Luke’s statement. . . . Hill brilliant books on Paul’s soteriology ever written, story with fresh brings together cutting- here brings his immense intellectual rigor and overviews and rich edge Pauline exegesis extraordinary capacity for fresh thinking to the details, showing how and the main lines of subject of Pauline chronology. The result is another Luke invites us to traditional trinitarian tour de force.” continue his gospel — Edward Adams theology in an extraordinary and unique synthesis. witness today. King’s College London Simply put, Hill has accomplished a breakthrough that will transform Pauline studies.” “It is wonderful to have one of our greatest current “Once again Doug Campbell sets the cat among — Matthew Levering historians of Christianity writing about the church’s the pigeons! Through careful argumentation, laced Mundelein Seminary first historian. Justo González introduces us to the with a mass of radically new suggestions, he builds heart and mind of Luke as a theological storyteller, an original case for a ten-letter corpus of authentic “This book is a breakthrough. Wesley Hill notes and revealing Luke’s genius in writing a new history.” Pauline letters in a historical sequence never before describes an element of Paul’s thought that has been proposed. All Pauline scholars, whether convinced or — M. Craig Barnes overlooked for too long. . . . Exegetes who rightly fret author of The Pastor as Minor Poet not, will need to give this book the careful attention over the danger of imposing a foreign and anach- it deserves.” — John Barclay ronistic conceptual grid on Paul’s texts are invited “People and preachers love Luke — the powerful nar- Durham University to take up and read: without flash or bombast, Hill rative, unforgettable parables, compelling person- nimbly models just how apt and illuminating the alities. González’s fresh, new resource brings to the “Campbell’s careful, step-by-step arguments about trinitarian matrix is for serious biblical studies.” familiar words a scholar’s insight and a historian’s the chronology, contexts, interconnections, and coher- — Fred Sanders perspective. . . . A highly readable and accessible book ence of Paul’s letters — apart from Acts — need to be Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University that will engage the mind and feed the spirit.” considered seriously, and their potential implications — John M. Buchanan thought through carefully, by all students of Paul.” “This is theological exegesis at its very best, a brilliant editor and publisher of The Christian Century — Michael J. Gorman demonstration of ‘the interdependence of biblical St. Mary’s Seminary and University exegesis and dogmatic theology.’ ” “Never again will I read Luke without drawing on — Khaled Anatolios González’s insights, which now seem indispensable.” Douglas Campbell is professor of New Boston College — Martin B. Copenhaver Testament at Duke Divinity School. His other coauthor of This Odd and Wondrous Calling books include The Quest for Paul’s Gospel: A Sug- Wesley A. Hill is assistant professor of bib- gested Strategy and The Deliverance of God: An lical studies at Trinity School for Ministry in Justo L. González is a retired United Meth- Apocalyptic Rereading of Justification in Paul. Ambridge, Pennsylvania, and a regular colum- odist minister and professor of historical nist for Christianity Today. He is also the author theology. 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From brilliantly successful monarch who was one of the handbook, perfect for anyone eager to become better the heroic values of love, life, and death to the poetic shapers of world history. acquainted with this important historical figure.” victories of divine and human warriors (both male There is no doubt that — Clare K. Rothschild and female), a submerged stratum of biblical and pre- it is a needed book. . . . Lewis University biblical culture comes to Marshak shuttles with life. At once erudite and “Helpfully fills a gap the ease and assurance engaging, this is a treat between basic introduc- of an expert Roman for discerning readers of tions and narrowly historian between the Bible.” focused studies. With ground level and the preeminent scholars as — Ronald Hendel bigger picture, carrying guides, readers learn University of California, the reader with him all Berkeley much not only about the way.” Philo’s works and world “With sophisticated — Tessa Rajak but also about the state comparative analysis of University of Reading of research in Philonic classical ancient Near “Applying the valuable reference point of self- studies. This book will Eastern texts, Smith’s presentation to Herod, the famous king of Judaea, equip readers to enter Poetic Heroes probes questions critical to an Marshak has created an excellent vehicle to more into the conversation about why Philo is so signifi- appreciation of cultural identity and worldview. His fully understand the larger-than-life man in all of cant for understanding ancient Judaism and early work is an innovative and thoughtful contribution to his complexity. In this biography we come to appreci- Christianity.” — Ronald R. Cox the study of ancient epic traditions, and he grapples ate how Herod navigated in his Roman, Hellenistic, Pepperdine University deftly with issues in gender and war, providing a and Jewish worlds.” — Donald T. Ariel basis for further work in religious ethics.” “Nine international experts on Philo introduce a Israel Antiquities Authority — Susan Niditch new generation of scholars to his life and thought. . . . Amherst College “Writing the history of Herod the Great is not an easy A thoroughly practical handbook.” task. Scholars are confronted with a hostile literary — Jutta Leonhardt-Balzer “Smith offers an impressively in-depth account of tradition and a complex historical background. University of Aberdeen warriors and warrior culture as depicted in some Marshak meets the various challenges with aplomb. of the greatest literary masterpieces of the ancient “Experts on Hellenistic Judaism, Christian and . . . An important contribution both to historical eastern Mediterranean and the ancient Near East. . . . Jewish, give an overview of Philo as well as the most scholarship on Judea and to more general debates on His analysis teases out of these texts key ideas of relevant secondary studies. Throughout the work the the art of government.” what defines warriors in the early biblical world, also — Benedikt Eckhardt tendencies of former research are briefly stated and University of Münster describing how ancient ideas about warriors were pre- explained so that a whole century of Philo research sented and transmitted in oral and written form. . . . “A clear and well-written analysis of Herod’s becomes transparent.” — Folker Siegert An invaluable reference.” — Susan Ackerman dynamic career, his politics, and his self-represen- University of Münster Dartmouth College tation as a Jewish, Hellenistic, and Roman king. BACKGROUNDS BIBLICAL “Philo of Alexandria remains one of the most impor- Encompassing all aspects and sources — from texts “Poetic Heroes offers a tremendous amount of tant witnesses of the first centuryc.e. and a prime to architecture to coins — Marshak’s comprehensive things to learn, to enjoy, to savor, and to argue about. source of information for our knowledge of this epoch. book presents Herod as a model of a client king in the A profound reflection on warrior culture in the world . . . The initiative of this book is to be applauded.” Augustan principate.” — Achim Lichtenberger of the Bible by a great scholar.” — Marian Hillar Ruhr University Bochum — Karel van der Toorn Center for Socinian, Philosophical, University of Amsterdam “A fine contribution not only to the history of Judaea and Religious Studies but also to the study of Roman client kingship, and Mark S. Smith holds the Skirball Chair of indeed to ancient politics, which have lost none of Contributors Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at New their relevance in the modern world.” Per Jarle Bekken, Ellen Birnbaum, Peder York University. His many other books include Borgen, Erkki Koskenniemi, Adele Reinhartz, — John J. Collins (from foreword) The Early History of God: Yahweh and the Other Dei- David T. Runia, Karl-Gustav Sandelin, Torrey Yale Divinity School ties in Ancient Israel and God in Translation: Deities Seland, Gregory E. Sterling. in Cross-Cultural Discourse in the Biblical World. Adam Kolman Marshak holds a Ph.D. in is professor emeritus of New ancient history from Yale University. He has Torrey Seland 978-0-8028-6792-6 / paperback / 660 pages Testament and former dean of studies at the done extensive research and writing on the $55.00 [£35.99] / Available Herodian dynasty; this is his first book. 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Edwards on Luke gives 1,300 pages) into a book more accessible and written this commen- special attention to the Third Gospel’s pertinent to pastors, tary! How admirable vocabulary and historical setting, its narrative students, and general that they have managed purpose and unique Christian readers. to cover so much ground themes, and its theo- As in the original and deal with so many logical significance commentary, Beale detailed points concern- for the church and views Revelation as ing text and language, believers today. an integrated whole, all within the confines Though Luke is as a conscious contin- of one volume!” often thought to uation of the Old — John Goldingay have a primarily Gen- Testament prophetic Fuller Theological Seminary tile focus, Edwards books, and shows counterbalances “Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Rolf Jacobson, and Beth that recognizing that perspective by Tanner have given us all a considerable gift in this Revelation’s nearly citing numerous fresh reading of the book of Psalms. . . . Their new constant use of Old Testament allusions is key evidences of Luke’s translation of the psalms and the attached notes to unlocking its meaning. Interspersed overarching interest in depicting Jesus as the as well as attention to recent scholarship provide a throughout the volume are more than sixty fulfillment of God’s providential work in the treasure trove of insights.” sets of “Suggestions for Reflection” to help — W. H. Bellinger Jr. history of Israel, and he even considers the Baylor University readers better grasp the relevance of Revela- possibility that Luke himself was a Jew. In sev- tion to their lives and our world today. “From careful text-critical and philological analysis eral excursuses Edwards discusses particular to thoughtful theological and pastoral reflections, “This ‘shorter’ commentary (at over 500 pages) topics, including Luke’s infancy narratives, the the authors have created a most useful commentary dwarfs most others — not so much in size as in mission of Jesus as the way of salvation, and on the Psalms. While valuable to scholars, these substance. Beale’s ‘eclectic redemptive-historical Luke’s depiction of the universal scope of the interpretations will be especially helpful to pastors in idealist view’ opens up Revelation’s literary flow, gospel. their teaching and preaching ministry. The multiple spiritual logic, and eschatological message. At last a While fully conversant with all the latest authorial voices further enhance the interpretive commentary that actually explains Revelation rather scholarship, Edwards writes in a lively, fluent than compounding its complexity.” style that will commend this commentary to richness of the volume.” — Patrick D. Miller ministers, students, scholars, and many other Princeton Theological Seminary — Robert W. Yarbrough Covenant Theological Seminary serious Bible readers. “DeClaissé-Walford, Jacobson, and Tanner represent “In this volume we are treated to a briefer version of “This is a first-rate commentary, written by a seasoned the best and the brightest of a new generation of Greg Beale’s massive commentary on Revelation, but New Testament exegete, reflecting the wisdom and Psalms scholars. . . . Their creative collaboration that work’s exegetical depth and theological profun- insight we have come to expect from its author. . . . has produced a very impressive volume that will dity are still present in the abbreviated volume. No Immensely rewarding.” certainly be both a scholarly standard and a wonder- — Donald A. Hagner one can afford to preach, teach, or write on Revelation Fuller Theological Seminary ful resource for leaders in the faith communities that without reading Beale.” — Tom Schreiner treasure the Psalms as Scripture.” “Edwards deftly leads readers through the historical Southern Baptist Theological Seminary — J. Clinton McCann Jr. context, narrative dynamics, and main themes of Eden Theological Seminary Luke’s story of Jesus with clear and insightful com- G. K. Beale is J. Gresham Machen Chair of mentary. This is a useful book for preachers, teachers, Nancy L. deClaissé-Walford is Carolyn New Testament and professor of New Testa- and students hoping to delve deeper into the Gospel ment and biblical theology at Westminster Ward Professor of Old Testament and Biblical of Luke.” — Michael F. Bird Theological Seminary. Languages at McAfee School of Theology. Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia Rolf A. Jacobson is associate professor of Old David H. Campbell is pastor of Trinity Christian Church, Owen Sound, Ontario. Testament at Luther Seminary. James R. Edwards is Bruner-Welch Professor Beth LaNeel Tanner is the Kransfield Profes- of Theology at Whitworth University, Spokane, 978-0-8028-6621-9 / paperback / 575 pages sor of Old Testament at New Brunswick Theo- Washington. logical Seminary. $35.00 [£23.99] / Available 978-0-8028-3735-6 / hardcover / 859 pages 978-0-8028-2493-6 / hardcover / 1073 pages $65.00 / Available $60.00 [£40.99] / Available UK and Europe rights: IVP

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John Kilner thoroughly explains what the THEOLOGY Bible teaches about humanity being in the image of God. Arguing against the common In this book Celia Deane-Drummond charts How different are men and women? When idea that sin damages the image of God in a new direction for theological anthropol- does it matter to us — or to God? Are male human beings, Kilner probes how our creation ogy in light of what is now known about and female the only two options? What about in God’s image gives us dignity, and he points the evolutionary trajectories of humans and those caught in the middle? In Sex Difference to humanity’s re- other animals. Drawing on classical sources, in Christian Theology newal according to particularly the work Megan DeFranza God’s image in Christ of Thomas Aquinas, explores such ques- as our destiny. Deane-Drummond tions in light of the explores various Bible, theology, and “John Kilner’s compre- facets of humans science. hensive and engaging and other animals Many Christians, work brings fresh in terms of reason, entrenched in insight to a central but freedom, language, culture wars over often misunderstood and community. sexual ethics, either and misused concept. In probing and ignore the existence His careful biblical, questioning how of biologically theological, and moral human distinctive- intersex persons or reflection on being in the image of God is exceptional ness has been defined avoid the inherent challenge they bring to the — a major contribution to the discussion.” using philosophical tools, Deane-Drummond assumption that everybody is born after the — Christine D. Pohl engages with a range of scientific disciplines, pattern of either Adam or Eve. DeFranza Asbury Theological Seminary including evolutionary biology, biological argues, from a conservative theological anthropology, animal behavior, ethology, and standpoint, that all people are made in the “This masterful treatment of the image of God is not cognitive psychology. The result is a novel, image of God — male, female, and intersex abstract theology removed from everyday reality; deeply nuanced interpretation of what it — and that we must listen to and learn from rather, as Kilner shows, what’s at stake is human means to be distinctively human in the image the voices of the intersexed among us. dignity in every sphere of life. A clear and cogently of God. argued work that will become the major source for “A meticulously researched, well-written, and illumi- future explorations of the topic.” “In this remarkably accomplished and mature nating study regarding the categories of male, female, — Dennis P. Hollinger work on theological anthropology, Celia Deane- and intersex in relation to the image of God. This Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Drummond displays her extraordinary gifts as an groundbreaking volume deserves to be widely read interdisciplinary theologian. . . . A wonderful book.” and carefully considered by all who are wrestling “In this richly documented text John Kilner makes — J. Wentzel van Huyssteen with one of the central issues facing the church in our a case for the theological centrality and historical Princeton Theological Seminary time.” — John R. Franke impact of the idea that humans are made in the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, image of God — for good but also for ill. . . . All read- “A bold, pioneering, and creative work. . . . Deane- Leuven, Belgium ers will be enriched by Kilner’s thoughtful argument Drummond builds on both her brilliant, wide-ranging and challenged by his exploration of the potency of insights into recent science and her explorations into “DeFranza’s sensitive and pastorally aware work an idea.” — Sondra Wheeler the depth of the Christian theological tradition.” brings intersex into lively conversation with Roman Wesley Theological Seminary — Denis Edwards Catholic and Evangelical texts on human sex and Australian Catholic University theological anthropology. She reminds us that aspects “The most exhaustive study of the image of God of of sex difference and human nature will always which I am aware. . . . I especially appreciate Kilner’s “Celia Deane-Drummond’s work catalyzes my remain mysterious, and that such mystery is theo- Christological emphasis. . . . This will become the new belief that peaceful coexistence among humans and logically significant, even as she does crucial work standard reference work on the subject, particularly nonhumans is possible. . . . This very important, to demystify an underexplored area pastorally and given its rich documentation throughout.” forward-looking book deserves wide readership and practically. An important book.” can be a paradigm changer that will make a positive — Scott B. Rae — Susannah Cornwall difference in human-animal relationships.” Talbot School of Theology, Biola University University of Exeter — Marc Bekoff University of Colorado John F. Kilner holds the endowed Forman Megan K. DeFranza is a Christian theolo- Chair of Christian Ethics and Theology at gian and liberal arts educator who has taught Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and serves Celia Deane-Drummond is professor of at both Gordon College and Gordon-Conwell as the director of bioethics degree programs theology at the University of Notre Dame. Her Theological Seminary and is currently a visit- at Trinity International University, Deerfield, previous books include Christ and Evolution: ing researcher at the Boston University School Illinois. Wonder and Wisdom. of Theology. This is her first book.

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Clifford B. Anderson and THEOLOGY Bruce L. McCormack, editors Edited by Nicholas Sagovsky In this book prominent Barth scholar George Hunsinger presents fifteen essays on Karl “In 1962 Karl Barth made his one and only visit to This work by Wilfried Härle — long the most Barth’s understanding of Christian doctrine the United States. The thoughtful and insightful widely used German introduction to Chris- across a wide spectrum of topics, concluding essays in this volume reflect upon the importance tian doctrine — is finally available in English. with suggestions as to how Barth’s theology of that visit, and they further the North American More than merely a translation of Härle’s clas- might fruitfully be retrieved for the future. conversation with Barth’s theology that continues sic German text, however, Outline of Christian Hunsinger discusses Barth’s views on such to this day.” Doctrine tailors the original work to the needs — Kimlyn J. Bender subjects as the Trinity, creation, natural theol- and resources of English-speaking readers George W. Truett Theological Seminary, ogy, Christology, justification, and time and Baylor University around the world. Biblically rooted, contextu- eternity. As he delves into Barth’s theological ally sensitive, alert to philosophical issues, and substance, Hunsinger highlights ways in which “A delightful volume. . . . The authors use Karl Barth’s relevant with respect Barth’s work was evangelical, Catholic, and only visit to the United States as a springboard to to current scientific Reformed, illuminating the ecumenical aspects inspire a range of historical, theological, ethical, debates, this is an of his thought. No other volume explains contextual, and current reflections. 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A superb, standard Christian theology text A Tapestry of Missional Vision Interventions in Practical Theology for nearly a quarter century, Daniel Migliore’s Mark J. Cartledge Faith Seeking Understanding explores all of the George R. Hunsberger major Christian doctrines in freshly contem- How might a distinctively Pentecostal and porary ways. This third edition offers new Over the course of several decades, missiolo- charismatic theological perspective inform for further reading suggestions at gist George Hunsberger has written numer- and enrich the discourse of academic practical the end of each chapter, a substantial expan- ous essays on crucial themes for the church’s theology? In order to address that question, sion of the glossary, and new material incorpo- recovery of its mis- Mark Cartledge in this book probes the rela- rated throughout, sional identity and tionship between Scripture, experience, and including a section practice. The Story the Holy Spirit by means of the concept of on Christians and That Chooses Us brings mediation — that is, how the divine is expe- Muslims. these essays together rienced in the world. Further, the three for the first time. The book as a An expert in both Pentecostal theology and

THEOLOGY imaginary theologi- practical theology, Cartledge offers a unique cal dialogues cul- whole presents a intervention into practical theology through minating the book composite sense of the lens of the Holy Spirit. He presents an — pointedly playful the missional original reading exchanges that have identity and faithful of Pentecost and delighted countless witness to which the Spirit-reception texts readers — are here church is called in in the book of Acts joined by a fourth today’s Western societies. Hunsberger engages and engages with dialogue, between Karl Barth and Friedrich with well-known missiologist Lesslie Newbigin current literature Nietzsche, on atheism. All in all, a new gen- throughout his work as he carefully discerns in both Pentecostal eration of students, pastors, and Christian biblical and theological roots for a contempo- studies and practical educators, eager to better understand the rich rary vision of missional theology. The recurring theology. Further, heritage, central themes, and contemporary themes in Hunsberger’s essays provide both Cartledge places his challenges of Christian theology, will find theological mooring and practical guidance whole discussion both guidance and stimulation in Migliore’s for churches following Christ on the missional within a broader updated work. path. Protestant theologi- “George Hunsberger has done a great favor to cal framework, and he interrogates an existing Praise for earlier editions the field of missiology and, more importantly, to congregational study to provide a real-life “This is theology with a sure and sharp pastoral the church in North America by gathering these example of theological intervention. touch. . . . An ideal primer in doctrine for students.” seminal essays, written over decades of deep thought and engaged missional activity. His clarion call, “This book is a stellar contribution to practical — The Expository Times developed with remarkable insight and admirable theology and Pentecostal studies, two fields that are “Presents theology in language that can be readily nuance, to renew the character and work of the church increasingly important in world Christianity. All grasped by the theological beginner. Hurrah!” urgently needs to be heard and reckoned with today.” people who want to know what is going on at the very cutting edge of contemporary Christian faith should — Theology Today — Arun W. Jones Candler School of Theology read this book.” — Richard R. Osmer “A seminary and undergraduate standard. . . . Princeton Theological Seminary Migliore has thoroughly recrafted the volume in his “Each essay in this book speaks directly to real challenges confronting the church in our time. The lively and accessible style.” is professor of practical writing is framed theologically and saturated with Mark J. Cartledge — Religious Studies Review theology at Regent University School of Divin- the missional vision of a deeply respected scholar. Yet ity. He is also the author of Practical Theology: “An admirable success. . . . Migliore hits just the right the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. . . . This Charismatic and Empirical Perspectives and Encoun- intermediate range to fill a real need.” book is a precious gift.” — Laceye Warner tering the Spirit: The Charismatic Tradition. — Interpretation Duke Divinity School 978-0-8028-6955-5 / paperback / 200 pages Daniel L. Migliore is Charles Hodge Professor George R. Hunsberger is professor emeritus $29.00 [£19.99] / June Emeritus of Systematic Theology at Princeton of missiology at Western Theological Seminary Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey. in Holland, Michigan, and founding coordina- tor of the Gospel and Our Culture Network. 978-0-8028-7185-5 / paperback / 503 pages $30.00 [£19.99] / Available 978-0-8028-7219-7 / paperback / 176 pages $24.00 [£16.99] / Available

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At some point in our lives most of us will PASTORAL THEOLOGY Traumas abound. Post-traumatic stress disor- When the time comes for us to die, how do we become caregivers. And part of that complex der, emotional and sexual abuse, unbearable say good-bye to our friends, our families, and calling is letting go of those we love when our anxiety and fear, and a host of other traumas the lives we have lived? How do we remain caregiving has run its course. afflict people everywhere. In this book Debo- faithful — to God, to ourselves, and to loved This beautiful collection of reflections rah van Deusen Hunsinger weaves together ones — as we face our final journey? by Marilyn Chandler McEntyre is for family threads from the fields of psychology and pas- As Marilyn Chandler McEntyre acknowl- members and friends who are doing the life- toral theology as she edges, these questions are especially challeng- changing work of accompanying someone explores the impact ing because we now live longer than previous on the final stretch of his or her journey and of trauma on people’s generations did, and many of us die more mourning the losses that come at every stage. lives and offers prac- slowly. Those who are dying have much to deal In quiet counterpoint to our hurried lives, tical strategies and with — fear, discouragement, boredom, pain, A Long Letting Go invites restorative practices regret. The list is long. caregivers to slow for dealing with it. In this book McEntyre offers fifty-two short down for reflection Not only a teacher meditations on the very real issues faced by and prayer as they of pastoral theology dying people. She addresses a wide and sensi- prepare to say good- but also an experi- tively chosen range of subjects, including such bye to a beloved friend enced pastoral things as anger, losing control, curiosity, or family member and counselor herself, doubt, loss of privacy, family conflict, sadness, grieve that loss. Hunsinger draws on gratitude, and even spiritual adventure. Based on McEntyre’s the resources of depth psychology, including McEntyre’s insightful reflections — offer- professional and per- object relations theory, trauma theory, family ing what she calls “a different kind of hope” — sonal experience with systems theory, nonviolent communication, speak to the heart of the physical, emotional, the dying, these wise and restorative circles. She then places her and spiritual dimensions of dying. Brief and nurturing meditations — each consisting findings in a Christian theological context, concluding prayers and lines from cherished of a short opening quote, a reflection, and a emphasizing God’s work in and through hymns further lift up prayer — offer comfort, direction, hope, and Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection, to the reader as he or she respite to caregivers during a difficult season present a cohesive, faith-based vision for seeks to faithfully of their own lives. healing. navigate the great transition from this “These reflections are rooted in my own experience of “Lovely, powerful, and rich. Deborah Hunsinger life to the next. caring for family members who have died, keeping brings to this book an analyst’s skill, a theologian’s deathwatch with friends in times of loss, and serving wisdom, and a pastor’s heart, each in turn providing “These reflections on the as a hospice volunteer — humbling work that leaves the language, the tools, and the hope needed in face approach of death, written me, after every visit and vigil, feeling privileged to be of great suffering. . . . This book is a treasure in our in the first person, are permitted into others’ sacred time and space.” broken world.” — Katherine Sonderegger faithful, biblical, and Virginia Theological Seminary honest. Although each is — Marilyn Chandler McEntyre accompanied by a text and from preface: “The Care We’re Called To” “Without question, caring community is an essential a closing prayer, these brief devotions do not preach Both of these McEntyre books — A Faithful source of healing for survivors of trauma. In Bearing so much as share the apprehension and the hope Farewell and A Long Letting Go — will also serve the Unbearable Hunsinger deftly displays practical common to us all. Marilyn McEntyre offers the love as valuable resources for those who do pastoral pathways for ministers and congregations to provide of God — and her own heart — to all who wish to care or chaplaincy work. this key component. . . . This guide is a valuable addi- receive. This book will prove a faithful companion tion to the minister’s library, encouraging personal on what for many is a long journey.” Marilyn Chandler McEntyre is a writer, and relational restoration for both survivors and — Richard Lischer professor of medical humanities at UC Berke- caregivers.” — Katherine Wiebe author of Stations of the Heart: Parting with a Son ley, former English professor at Westmont Institute for Congregational Trauma and Growth “Quietly graceful and grace-filled. . . . 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toll free 800 253 7521 www.eerdmans.com Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 13 Practices of the Self The Suspended Middle Life, Love, and Hope and Spiritual Practices Henri de Lubac and the Renewed God and Human Experience Split in Modern Catholic Theology Michel Foucault and the Jan-Olav Henriksen Eastern Christian Discourse Second Edition John Milbank Can Christian belief in God, a contemporary Sergey S. Horujy scientific approach to human life, and human Edited with an introduction by Kristina Stoeckl experience all be held together? Yes, says Jan- French Jesuit Henri de Lubac (1896–1991) was Translated by Boris Jakim Olav Henriksen, who in this book shows how arguably the most revolutionary yet underac- such a synthesis can be realized. knowledged theologian of the twentieth cen- In this book Sergey Horujy undertakes a novel Taking both knowledge of evolution and tury. He proposed that Western theology since comparative analysis of Foucault’s theory of belief in God as Creator into account, Henrik- the early modern period had lost sight of the practices of the self and the Eastern Orthodox sen’s Life, Love, and Hope articulates a vision for key to integrating faith and reason — namely, ascetical tradition of Hesychasm, revealing understanding the relationship between God the truth that all human beings are naturally deep affinities between these two radical and human experi- oriented toward the “subject-less” approaches to anthropology. ence in contemporary supernatural. In facilitating this unusual dialogue, Horujy terms. Henriksen Originally published offers both an original treatment of ascetical maintains that evolu- in 2005, The Suspended and mystical practices and an up-to-date tionary theory does Middle by John Milbank interpretation of Foucault that goes against not account for all defends and amplifies the grain of main- that can and must be de Lubac’s provocative stream scholarship. said about human life thesis and rebuts its Horujy then and experience. many critics. In this transitions from the Conversely, he also second edition Milbank dialogue with argues that any belief has expanded and clar- Foucault to his own in God as Creator can ified his argument work of Christian be informed and throughout to take greater account of new philosophy, rooted deepened by knowledge of evolution. critiques of de Lubac. The future of the Christian in — but not limited This thoughtful, nuanced book develops faith is at stake, says Milbank, as he urges his to — the Eastern a comprehensive vision that will appeal to readers to recover and reinvigorate de Lubac’s Christian philosoph- anyone who ponders the relationship between biblical-theological-philosophical vision. ical and theological God and science. tradition. Horujy’s Praise for the first edition “In this major work Henriksen shows how life- thinking exemplifies the postsecular nature of orienting experiences of God relate to the big cosmic our contemporary period and serves as a “Milbank’s provocative book manages to make [de canvas as well as to the small things of life. He powerful invitation to think beyond religious- Lubac’s theology] relevant for modernity as well as engages science and theology in a sense-making way secular divides in philosophy and Eastern- for postmodernity. This is probably the most exciting that is remarkably wide-ranging and up-to-date.” Western divides in intellectual history. book ever written on de Lubac.” — Jean-Yves Lacoste — Niels Henrik Gregersen “The leading expositor of Russian religious philoso- University of Copenhagen phy in his generation, Sergey Horujy is also a power- “Readers will be kept in suspense from one end of the ful speculative philosopher in his own right. . . . By book to the other by the theological spirit intensely Jan-Olav Henriksen is professor of system- presenting his vision in dialogue with the thought of present in each sentence.” atic theology and philosophy of religion at Michel Foucault, one of the icons of postmodernism, — Olivier-Thomas Venard, O.P. Norwegian School of Theology, Oslo, and pro- Horujy demonstrates the continuing vitality of the fessor of religious studies at the University of “A superbly thorough and critical appraisal of a Russian Orthodox intellectual tradition in our time.” Agder, Kristiansand, Norway. His other books single idea as it issued from the mind of an enigmatic — Paul Valliere include Desire, Gift, and Recognition: Christology man to multiple generations of theologians who are Butler University and Postmodern Philosophy and Relating God and

THEOLOGY PHILOSOPHICAL currently still attempting to meet its terms.” the Self: Dynamic Interplay. “Horujy is one of the most prolific and well-known — Religious Studies Review philosophers in Russia today. . . . This translation is a superb jumping-off point for readers coming to “Like most of Milbank’s work, The Suspended 978-0-8028-7149-7 / paperback / 384 pages Horujy’s work for the first time; this particular selec- Middle is not for the casual reader. It is essential $40.00 [£26.99] / Available tion is broadly representative of the style and content reading, though, for those concerned with twentieth- of his vast body of erudite work.” century Catholic theology or with the continuing debates about nature and grace.” — Alyssa DeBlasio — Horizons Dickinson College John Milbank is professor of religion, poli- Sergey S. Horujy is founder and director tics, and ethics at the University of Notting- of the Institute of Synergic Anthropology ham, England, and director of the Centre of in Moscow and honorary professor of the Theology and Philosophy at Nottingham. UNESCO Chair for Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions in St. Petersburg. 978-0-8028-7236-4 / paperback / 152 pages $25.00 [£16.99] / Available 978-0-8028-7226-5 / paperback / 207 pages $25.00 [£16.99] / Available

14 Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. www.eerdmans.com toll free 800 253 7521 Revelation as Testimony Award winner Knowledge and A Philosophical-Theological Study Christian Belief How (Not) to Be Secular Mats Wahlberg Alvin Plantinga Reading Charles Taylor According to the premodern Christian tradi- James K. A. Smith In his widely praised Warranted Christian Belief tion, knowledge of God is mainly testimonial: (Oxford, 2000) Alvin Plantinga discussed in PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY we know certain important truths about God great depth the question of the rationality, or Winner of the Christianity Today 2015 and divine things because God himself has sensibility, of Chris- Book Award for Christianity and Culture told them to us. In academic theology of late tian belief. In this this view is often summarily dismissed. But to book Plantinga pre- do so is a mistake, claims Mats Wahlberg, who “Smith offers a reader’s guide to Taylor’s lengthy sents the same ideas argues in this book work [A Secular Age]. This book succeeds both as a in a briefer, more that the testimonial summation of Taylor’s argument, stripping it bare of accessible fashion. understanding of its vast historical detail and laying out its outlines, Recognized revelation is both suppositions, and key terminology (a helpful glossary worldwide as a intellectually viable is included); and as a leading Christian and indispensable to light critique of some philosopher, Christian theology. aspects of Taylor’s com- Plantinga probes mitments and some of what exactly is meant “An extraordinarily the scholarship respond- by the claim that lucid and deftly argued ing to Taylor’s work.” religious — and specifically Christian — philosophical defense — Choice belief is irrational and cannot sensibly be and theological appro- held. He argues that the criticisms of such well- priation of revelation “Charles Taylor’s crucial known atheists as Richard Dawkins, Daniel as testimony. Wahlberg’s astute interrogation of book on our secular age Dennett, Sam Harris, and Christopher Protestant liberal, neo-orthodox, and postliberal is inaccessible for most Hitchens are completely wrong. Further, accounts of revelation alone is worth the price of the people, including the Plantinga addresses several potential book, and his discussion of miracles in connection church leaders who des- “defeaters” to Christian belief — pluralism, with testimony is one of the most intelligent I have perately need to learn from its insight. Jamie Smith’s science, evil and suffering — and shows how read in recent years. The book’s exemplary clarity and book is the solution to this problem. As a gateway they fail to successfully defeat rational grace of style make it a delight to read. This is the best into Taylor’s thought, this volume (if read widely) Christian belief. work on revelation by a philosophical theologian in could have a major impact on the level of theological years. Tolle, lege! Take and read!” leadership that our contemporary church is getting. “Alvin Plantinga’s Warranted Christian Belief is a landmark book on the rationality of Christian — Reinhard Hütter It could also have a great effect on the quality of our Duke Divinity School communication and preaching. I highly recommend belief. . . . This splendid shorter rendering of that book’s proposals makes them accessible to general this book.” — Tim Keller “Mats Wahlberg’s Revelation as Testimony is readers and to students outside the field of philoso- extraordinary — extraordinary in its bold challenge “This is a brilliant, beautifully written book on the phy. All the hallmarks of Plantinga’s humility and to the widespread assumption by theologians that dilemma of faith in a modern secular age. It intro- brilliance are on display here; no one can read this ‘propositional revelation’ is an untenable idea, duces the reader to the material in Taylor’s dense book without being spiritually refreshed and intel- extraordinary in the skill with which it employs book, of course, but it does more. It invites the reader lectually challenged.” — William J. Abraham recent discussions by philosophers to develop the on a journey through the experience of the spirit in Perkins School of Theology idea of revelation as testimony, extraordinary in the different centuries, and how our conceptions of mind cogency and lucidity of its argumentation. No respon- and person shape belief in ways far more intimate “A remarkable book. Over the years Alvin Plantinga sible discussion of revelation henceforth — whether than we usually imagine. How (Not) to Be Secular has undercut conventional prejudices and defended by theological liberals or by theological conservatives theistic beliefs. This book contains the major ideas is a gem.” — T. M. Luhrmann — can fail to take account of Wahlberg’s penetrating of his philosophy of religion on God, faith, historical discussion. I predict that it will be a ‘game changer.’ ” “An altogether readable, charming, and short intro- criticism, pluralism, and many other key topics. — Nicholas Wolterstorff duction to Taylor’s behemoth.” What distinguishes this book is the clarity with which Plantinga presents and develops his argu- Yale University — Books & Culture ments. . . . An excellent compendium of his thought.”

Mats Wahlberg is associate professor of sys- James K. A. Smith is professor of philosophy — Francis Schüssler Fiorenza Harvard Divinity School tematic theology at Umeå University, Umeå, at Calvin College, where he also holds the Sweden. He is also the author of Reshaping Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology Natural Theology: Seeing Nature as Creation. and Worldview. Alvin Plantinga is John A. O’Brien Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. His other books include Where the 978-0-8028-6988-3 / paperback / 256 pages 978-0-8028-6761-2 / paperback / 160 pages Conflict Really Lies: Science, Religion, and Naturalism; $20.00 [£12.99] / Available $16.00 [£10.99] / Available Warranted Christian Belief; The Analytic Theist; and God, Freedom, and Evil.

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toll free 800 253 7521 www.eerdmans.com Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 15 Beyond the Loving Later Life Power and Purpose Abortion Wars An Ethics of Aging Paul Ramsey and Contemporary Christian Political Theology A Way Forward for a New Generation Frits de Lange Charles C. Camosy Adam Edward Hollowell Is loving later life possible? In our youth- Foreword by Melinda Henneberger obsessed culture, nobody enjoys growing old. Not long ago, Paul Ramsey (1913–1988) was We normally fear our own aging and gener- a leading voice in Christian ethics in North The abortion debate in the United States is ally do not love old people. In Loving Later Life America. Today, however, his intellectual confused. Ratings-driven media coverage high- Frits de Lange shows how an ethics of love can legacy is in question, and his work is largely lights extreme views and creates the illusion acknowledge and ignored. Against the tide of that neglect, that we are stuck in a hopeless stalemate. In overcome this fear of Adam Edward Hollowell argues in Power and this book Charles Camosy argues that our aging and change our Purpose that Ramsey’s polarized public discourse hides the fact that attitude toward the work can still yield most Americans actually agree on the major elderly. considerable insight issues at stake in abortion morality and law. De Lange reframes for contemporary Unpacking the complexity of the abortion the biblical love Christian political ETHICS issue, Camosy shows that placing oneself on command this way: theology. either side of the typical polarizations — pro- “We must care for life vs. pro-choice, the aging other as we “Paul Ramsey’s presence liberal vs. conserva- care for our own is still felt wherever tive, Democrat vs. aging selves.” We can questions of war and Republican — only encourage positive peace are on the agenda. serves to further self-love by embracing life as we age, taking But as Adam Hollowell confuse the debate good care of our own aging bodies, staying can convince us, and limits our ability good friends with ourselves, and valuing the Ramsey’s just-war theory is only the surface of a to have fruitful last season of life. When we cultivate this kind body of theological-political reflection with depth, dialogue. Camosy of self-love, we are released from our aversion complexity, and far-reaching implications. This book then proposes a new to growing old and set free to care about others is a major help in reappropriating a legacy with far public policy that he who are aging — our parents, our relatives, more to say to public theologians than they have yet believes is consistent and others in their final season of life. realized.” — Oliver O’Donovan with the beliefs of the University of Edinburgh broad majority of Americans and supported by “This is the book we have been waiting for — a vision the best ideas and arguments about abortion of positive aging that goes beyond the valorization “A lively, compelling, and thorough treatment of Paul from both secular and religious sources. of youth and instead celebrates the deepest values Ramsey’s neglected contribution to Christian ethics. of dignity and abundant human life. A masterly At the same time, by reading him as more than an “This accessible work may well transform the theological treatment of ethics and aging.” ‘ethicist,’ Hollowell liberates our imagination for American abortion debate. Charles Camosy gives — Harry R. Moody Ramsey’s abiding relevance to fundamental issues in full weight to both pro-choice feminist concerns and former Vice President for Academic Affairs, AARP moral and political theology. Teachers and students pro-life feminism. . . . An excellent book for everyone will be grateful for this masterful reconstruction and concerned with the questions surrounding abortion.” “Deeply insightful and thought-provoking, this book needed intervention.” — Eric Gregory tackles the most difficult aspects of frail old age with — Sidney Callahan Princeton University Hastings Center Distinguished Scholar courage, clarity, and compassion.” — Christine D. Pohl “In this fine book Adam Hollowell captures the living “Many of us who support the right to abortion have Asbury Theological Seminary voice of a giant of Christian ethics. Having done so, challenged pro-lifers to put their money where their he puts Ramsey in dialogue with a new generation — “Drawing on a profound account of love of self mouth is — on equal pay, pregnancy discrimination, represented by Daniel Bell, John Bowlin, Eric and neighbor, de Lange writes about the challenges parental leave, health care, and child care. Camosy Gregory, Jennifer Herdt, and Charles Mathewes — associated with growing old in a way that is not only here does all that and more.” — William Saletan that is poised to dominate the field for at least the philosophically deep but also filled with wisdom that National Correspondent at Slate.com next decade. Hollowell argues persuasively that will help those like myself who are not sure how to Ramsey’s voice remains indispensable for them and “Camosy undertakes the necessary but seemingly grow old. This is a beautiful book.” their students.” impossible task of dismantling the current stalemate — G. Scott Davis — Stanley Hauerwas University of Richmond on the issue — and then forges a way forward. This Duke Divinity School book is a game-changer.” — Karen Swallow Prior Adam Edward Hollowell is adjunct pro- author of Fierce Convictions Frits de Lange is professor of ethics at fessor at the Sanford School of Public Policy the Protestant Theological Seminary in the at Duke University and director of student Netherlands and Extraordinary Professor in Charles C. Camosy is associate professor of ministry at Duke University Chapel. theological and social ethics at Fordham Uni- Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology at the versity. 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Abraham Kuyper (1837–1920) — pastor, Timothy P. Jackson Ira C. Lupu and Robert W. Tuttle theologian, journalist, politician — is highly regarded as exemplifying how a Christian What is the place of Christian love in a plural- In this book Ira Lupu and Robert Tuttle break worldview can be confidently expressed in istic society dedicated to “liberty and justice through the unproductive American debate both theory and practice. Honoring the spirit for all”? What would it mean to take both over competing religious rights. They present of Kuyper’s legacy, The Kuyper Center Review Jesus Christ and Abraham Lincoln seriously an original theory that makes the secular annually publishes substantial essays that and attempt to translate love of God and character of the American government, rather relate the tradition of Reformed theology neighbor into every quarter of life, including than a set of individual rights, the centerpiece to issues of public life. law and politics? of religious liberty in the United States. Few themes are more directly related to Timothy Jackson Through a comprehensive treatment of Kuyper’s thought than that of church and here argues that relevant constitutional themes and through academy. The essays in this volume examine agapic love of God their attention to both historical concerns and Kuyper’s vision for and neighbor is the contemporary controversies — including a distinctively perilously neglected issues often in the Christian university civil virtue of our news — Lupu and and consider what time — and that it Tuttle define and it means today, must be considered defend the secular especially in light even before justice character of U.S. of how secularized and liberty in struc- government. the Netherlands turing political prin- “For well over a decade has become since ciples and policies. now, the scholarly team Kuyper’s time. The Jackson then explores what “political agape” of Ira Lupu and Robert contributors explore might look like when applied to such issues Tuttle has been a valu- Kuyper’s under- as the death penalty, same-sex marriage, and able and distinctive standing of church adoption. voice in conversations and academy by placing it in a broader “This book by Timothy Jackson has the paramount about religion, law, and intellectual and theological context and virtue of inviting and provoking the reader to think government. Secular Government, Religious drawing comparisons with other notable deeply about the proper role of agapic love in our lives People reflects the mature, comprehensive culmina- theological thinkers. Taken together, these as citizens. . . . Altogether an important defense of the tion of that collaboration. . . . This is a formidable essays show that much can still be learned thesis that prophetic Christianity is of fundamental book that will have to be reckoned with.” from Kuyper and his contemporaries. importance for liberal democracies.” — Steven Smith University of San Diego

RELIGION & SOCIETY Contents — Nicholas Wolterstorff Yale University Dread, Hope, and the African Dream: “Lupu and Tuttle have long been among the most An Ecumenical Collage H. Russel Botman important legal commentators on American religious F. W. J. Schelling: A Philosophical Influence “Treats the relationship between Christian love and on Kuyper’s Social Thought Dylan Pahman liberal democracy in a way that reaches deeper into liberty and the separation of church and state. In The Pulpit, the Lectern, and the Sickbed: Comparing history and theology than most discussions of liberal this book they brilliantly synthesize their prior work Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Herman Bavinck on into a structural interpretation of the Establishment Church and Academy Javier A. Garcia theory.” — Robin W. Lovin The Heart of the Academy: Herman Bavinck Southern Methodist University Clause that is historically and textually sound. . . . in Debate with Modernity on the Academy, A major work that all scholars of law and religion Theology, and the Church Marinus de Jong “Here is a baker’s dozen of learned, rigorous, elegant will need to read and consider.” Not without the Church as Institute: The Relevance of Abraham Kuyper’s Ecclesiology for Christian essays on what Christian love implies for our under- — Frederick Mark Gedicks Public and Theological Responsibilities in the standing of liberal democracy. . . . The chapters on Brigham Young University Law School Twenty-first Century Ad de Bruijne sanctity and dignity and the concluding reflections Evolution as a Bone of Contention between Church and Academy: How Abraham Kuyper Can Help on Martin Luther King Jr. are among the best things Ira C. Lupu is F. Elwood and Eleanor Davis Us Bridge the Gap Gijsbert van den Brink ever written on those topics.” — Jeffrey Stout Professor of Law Emeritus at George Washing- A Queen without a Throne? Harnack, Schlatter, Princeton University and Kuyper on Theology in the University ton University, Washington DC. Michael Bräutigam Robert W. Tuttle is David R. and Sherry Kuyper on the Teaching of History Harry Van Dyke Timothy P. Jackson is professor of Christian Kirschner Berz Research Professor of Law and Abraham Kuyper and the Idea of a Christian Scholar Gordon Graham ethics at Candler School of Theology, Emory Religion at George Washington University. University, Atlanta. His other books include Love Disconsoled: Meditations on Christian Charity Gordon Graham is Henry Luce III Professor 978-0-8028-7079-7 / paperback / 279 pages and The Priority of Love: Christian Charity and of Philosophy and the Arts at Princeton Theo- $25.00 [£16.99] / Available Social Justice. logical Seminary and editor of The Kuyper Center Review, volumes 1 and 3. 978-0-8028-7246-3 / paperback / 440 pages $40.00 [£26.99] / Available 978-0-8028-7245-6 / paperback / 154 pages $24.00 [£16.99] / Available

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This book explores the philosophical, legal, How can Christian scholars engage their disciplines and theological roots of Western multicultur- Jennifer Harvey in a distinctly Christian way? alism, that is, the encounter and coexistence of different cultures within a liberal society. “A gospel for white people, this book calls for nothing The Christian tradition, spanning thousands Rather than concerning themselves with the less than laying down the trump card of reconcilia- of years, offers a wealth of insight into peren- particulars of cultural dialogue, the authors tion for the sake of true repentance and conversion. nial human questions — about such things as of this volume go deeper and question the Jennifer Harvey is proclaiming truth. Listen to her.” the shape of the good life, happiness, justice, very reality of “multiculturalism” itself. The truth, poverty, and wealth — and Christian — Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove contributors represent different cultures author of Strangers at My Door scholars can do a lot of good by bringing that and faith traditions rich tradition into conversation with the “One of the most valuable contributions to the work but are united in broader culture. of anti-racism in recent years. Harvey demonstrates friendship and in But what is the nature and purpose of with compelling accuracy and clarity why popular the conviction that distinctively Christian scholarship, and what Christian dialogue about racial reconciliation does the Christian faith does that imply for the life and calling of not work but in fact only serves to reinscribe historic, enables an authentic Christian scholars? What is it about Christian systemic problems. . . . 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Those who move quickly to vision, Harvey decodes the Christian scholar, defend or repudiate ‘multiculturalism’ will be forced the mystery of the the methodology to rethink their presuppositions.” failure of the ‘racial rec- and pedagogy of — Peter Casarella Christian scholarship, the role of the Holy University of Notre Dame onciliation’ movement Spirit in education, Christian approaches to and offers clear direction “Refreshing. . . . This volume deserves a wide reader- art and literature, and more. forward toward the ship and promises to provoke reappraisal of contem- repair of our racialized porary discourses of multiculturalism in church and Contributors society.” academy.” — William L. Portier Jonathan A. Anderson, Dariusz M. Bryc´ko, — Lisa Sharon Harper University of Dayton coauthor of Forgive Us: Confessions of a Compromised Faith Natasha Duquette, M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall, George Hunsinger, Paul K. 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Anderson & McCormack Karl Barth Fergusson Creation (gt) 8 Lewis & Downing The Pilgrim’s ? Tilling Paul’s Divine and the Making of Evangelical Regress, Wade Annotated Christology 1 Theology 11 Froehlich Sensing the Scriptures 2 Edition 27 Tyson The Way of the Wesleys 10 Beale & Campbell Revelation 5 ? González The Story Luke Tells 3 López & Prades Retrieving Origins and the Claim of Vasconcelos Wilkey Worship ? Gorman Becoming the Gospel Bergler From Here to Maturity 25 Multiculturalism 19 and Culture 23 (gocs) 1 Berkman & Mattison Searching Lupu & Tuttle Secular Government, Wahlberg Revelation as Testimony 15 ? Graham The Kuyper Center Review, for a Universal Ethic 21 Religious People (euslr) 18 volume 5 18 ? Wilson Job (thotc) 6 ? Blenkinsopp Abraham 1 Marshak The Many Faces of Herod Green et al Jesus without Borders ? Williams The Election of Grace the Great 4 ? Brown Sacred Sense 2 (mwt) 10 (klrt) 7 ? McEntyre A Faithful Farewell 13 Burns & Jensen Christianity Group of Farfa Sabina Communion ? Wolterstorff The God We Worship in Roman Africa 26 of Churches and Petrine Ministry 22 (klrt) 23 ? McEntyre A Long Letting Go 13 ? Camosy Beyond the Abortion Grygiel Discovering the Human McKeown Ruth (thotc) 6 Wolterstorff Justice in Love Wars 16 Person 21 (euslr) 17 Meyers Missional Worship, Campbell Framing Paul 3 Härle Outline of Christian Worshipful Mission (cicw) 24 Zimmerman Worship with Gladness Doctrine 11 (cicw) 24 Carl Verbum Domini and the Migliore Faith Seeking Understanding, Complementarity of Exegesis and Harvey Dear White Christians 3d ed 12 Theology (ctf) 20 (pc) 19 Milbank The Suspended Middle, Carman & Vasantha Rao Christians ? Hauerwas The Work of 2d ed 14 in South Indian Villages, 1959–2009 Theology 7 (shcm) 26 Mouw Called to the Life of Henriksen Life, Love, and Hope 14 the Mind 25 ? Cartledge The Mediation of Hill Paul and the Trinity 3 the Spirit (pm) 12 ? Mulder What Does It Mean to Be Catholic? 21 Casarella Jesus Christ 20 ? Hinlicky Beloved Community 8 Norwood Reforming Rome 22 Hollowell Power and Purpose 16 ? Coakley New Brunswick Theological Seminary (hsrca) 22 O’Donovan Finding and Seeking 17 ? Horujy Practices of the Self Crisp et al Christian Scholarship and Spiritual Practices 14 Olson & Collins Winn Reclaiming in the Twenty-First Century 19 Pietism 10 ? Hunsberger The Story That Chooses Us (gocs) 12 ? Davidman A Naked Tree 27 ? Plantinga Knowledge and Christian Belief 15 Deane-Drummond The Wisdom ? Hunsinger Bearing the of the Liminal 9 Unbearable 13 Rogers With All Our Prayers 23 Hunsinger Evangelical, Catholic, deClaissé-Walford et al The Book ? ? Schindler & Healy Freedom, of Psalms (nicot) 5 and Reformed 11 Truth, and Human Dignity 20 Jackson Political Agape ? DeFranza Sex Difference ? Seland Reading Philo 4 in Christian Theology 9 (euslr) 18 Smith Poetic Heroes 4 Kärkkäinen Creation ? de Lange Loving Later Life 16 ? and Humanity 8 Song & Waters The Authority DeYoung Vainglory 17 of the Gospel 17 ? Kennedy The First American ? Edwards The Gospel according Evangelical (lrb) 26 ? Stewart Envisioning the Congre- to Luke (pntc) 5 gation, Practicing the Gospel 22 Kilner Dignity and Destiny 9 Evans & Zacharias Old Testament Thiselton The Thiselton Companion Pseudepigrapha 2 Koskela Calling and Clarity 25 to Christian Theology 7

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