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The Culture of Theology John Webster; Ivor J. Davidson and Alden C. McCray, editors “This volume provides the reader with a wonderful and welcome chance to reflect carefully with John Webster on the task of theology— its methods, sources, contexts, purpose, and character. The lectures presented here leave one inspired and encouraged, yet also gloriously unsettled by the vocation of theology and its demands. Complete with an illuminating introduction by Ivor Davidson, this work comes highly recommended.”—Paul Nimmo, “Why would a theologian as God-centered as John Webster be constantly ruminating on theology’s culture, theology’s tasks, Christian tradition, university faculties, and so forth? He does so in order to meet his hearers in the midst of their (our) theologically scandalous loss of interest in God and Christ and to call out: God is summoning you; the eschaton (Christ himself) has broken in among you; Scripture is speak- ing Christ’s Word to you in the Spirit! When Christ is recognized for who he is, theology can rediscover itself for what it is: a joyful response to the risen Lord. Let theologians be Christians and thereby really have something to say to one another, to the university, and to the wider world.”—Matthew Levering, Mundelein Seminary “How wonderful to have Webster’s Culture of Theology edited and made available to a new generation of readers in this fine book. I count myself fortunate to have had the challenge in these chapters—to strive to think of theology, its methods, aims, and practices, theologically— put to me during my student days and to have been compelled to John Webster (1955–2016; PhD, University of wrestle continuously with the possibilities and perils of doing theology Cambridge), one of the world’s most significant in the eschatological space created by the ‘staggering good news of Jesus systematic theologians, was latterly professor of I Christ.’ This book stands as a winsome invitation to others to do the divinity at the University of St. Andrews. He was same.”—Philip G. Ziegler, University of Aberdeen elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of October 2019 in 2005. He published widely on the nature and “This book is vintage John Webster—a stringent but also generous 176 pp. · cloth · $26.99 practice of Christian theology. summons to let theology be about nothing less than God. It is the best 978-1-5409-6080-1 account of what it means to be a theologian existentially since Karl Ivor J. Davidson (PhD, ) is Theology, Barth’s Evangelical Theology.”—Joseph Mangina, Wycliffe College, honorary research professor at King’s College, Systematic Theology Toronto School of Theology University of Aberdeen. He previously held chairs in a ebook available systematic and historical theology at the University CONTENTS of Otago and the University of St. Andrews. He has written extensively on Christian doctrine and on Introduction Ivor J. Davidson 1. Culture: The Shape of Theological Practice patristic theology and history. 2. Texts: Scripture, Reading, and the Rhetoric of Theology Alden C. McCray is a PhD candidate at the University 3. Traditions: Theology and the Public Covenant of St. Andrews. 4. Conversations: Engaging Difference 5. Criticism: Revelation and Disturbance 6. Habits: Cultivating the Theologian’s Soul Indexes ALSO OF INTEREST

EVERYDAY PRACTICING GLORY CHRISTIAN The Revelation of God DOCTRINE in All of Reality An Introduction to Gerald R. McDermott Thinking and Living Theologically 224 pp. · paper · $22.99 Beth Felker Jones 978-0-8010-9829-1 256 pp. · paper · $23.99 ebook available 978-0-8010-4933-0 ebook available

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Theology in the Democracy of the Dead A Dialogue with the Living Tradition Matt Jenson “Theology in the Democracy of the Dead is a lively and accessible— and yet also deeply considered—set of conversations with some of the Christian tradition’s most vivid and powerful voices. Again and again these voices from the past come to life in response to Jenson’s queries and exclamations. A first-rate example of truly dialogical theology.” —Alan Jacobs, Honors College, Baylor University “Jenson deserves our deepest thanks for extending this superb invitation to apprenticeship with some of the finest thinkers ever to walk the face of the earth. I hope and pray that many readers will respond with close attention, advancing in Christian discipleship in communion with the saints.”—Douglas A. Sweeney, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University “Conversation lies at the heart of the theological enterprise, conver- sations with great minds of the past in particular. Dispelling damaging caricatures with a largely sure touch, Jenson converses with eleven diverse Christian theologians from across the centuries. By doing so, he engages with many of the key issues of Christian theology. These essays will surely generate further conversation.”—Frances Young, University of Birmingham “This book has been years in the making. It is a serious engagement with some of the most formative minds in the Christian tradition, written Matt Jenson (PhD, University of St. Andrews) by one of the most thoughtful and careful theologians working today. is associate professor of theology in the Torrey Jenson has given us a rich and rewarding work full of conversations I Honors Institute at Biola University. He has written with those who, though dead, yet speak.”—Oliver D. Crisp, University The Gravity of Sin: Augustine, Luther, and Barth on of St. Andrews October 2019 ‘homo incurvatus in se’ and (with David Wilhite) “I wish everyone could be in the classroom with this master teacher; The Church: A Guide for the Perplexed. Jenson is 352 pp. · paper · $27.99 now his classroom expands, and all of us can follow his guidance.” ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church. 978-0-8010-4943-9 —Michael Allen, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando Church History, Theology, CONTENTS Historical Theology Introduction a ebook available 1. A King or a Fox? Irenaeus of Lyons and the Theology of Scripture 2. The Word Who Became Flesh: The Center and Circumference of Athanasius’s Theology 3. “The Lovely Things Kept Me Far from You”: The Wayward Loves of Augustine 4. “That Most Biblical of Theologians”: Denys the Areopagite and the Brilliant Darkness of God 5. Faith Seeking Understanding—or Understanding Seeking Faith? Anselm of Canterbury and the Logic of God 6. “St. Thomas of the Creator”: Aquinas and the Beginning and End of All Things in God 7. “One Little Word Shall Fell Him”: The Word of God and the Faith of Martin Luther 8. “What Do You Have That You Did Not Receive?”: John Calvin on Having God as Father ALSO OF INTEREST 9. The Beauty of Holiness: Jonathan Edwards’s Religion of the Heart 10. A Pietist of a Higher Order: Schleiermacher, Jesus, and the Heart of Religion HOW TO READ JESUS—THE 11. “The Happiest Theologian of Our Age”: Karl Barth on the One Word of God That We THEOLOGY END AND THE Have to Hear Engaging Doctrine BEGINNING Critically and Tracing the Christ- Indexes Charitably Shaped Nature of Uche Anizor Everything 200 pp. · paper · $21.99 Telford Work 978-0-8010-4975-0 240 pp. · paper · $24.99 ebook available 978-1-5409-6054-2 ebook available

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Earthkeeping and Character Exploring a Christian Ecological Virtue Ethic Steven Bouma-Prediger “‘What we do depends on who we are’ is the thoughtful theme of this wonderfully refreshing book with an illuminating biblical focus on earthkeeping. Inviting us to the pulsing heart of caring for, serving, and keeping the entire biosphere, Bouma-Prediger helps us reframe our ecological ethics by centering on the virtues of wonder and humility, self-control and wisdom, justice and love, and courage and hope. He thus invites us to develop and nurture personal character to make earth- keeping integral to Christian faith.”—Calvin B. DeWitt, University of Wisconsin-Madison; author of Earthwise and “Earth Stewardship and Laudato Si’” “This new book cements Bouma-Prediger’s reputation as one of our best thinkers and writers on the most important issue facing Christians today—how we relate to God’s creation and care for it well in a time of profound crisis. Bouma-Prediger provides a beautiful and compelling vision of a Christian ecological virtue ethic that can inspire faithful living and concerted action among all Christians. This important book will now be required reading in my environmental ethics courses.” —Jonathan A. Moo, Whitworth University “I remember precisely where I was when I first read Bouma-Prediger’s groundbreaking For the Beauty of the Earth. In the end, it woke me up to Christ’s call to care for the earth. One might struggle to imagine how he could top that prophetic book. He has done it. What Bouma-Prediger Steven Bouma-Prediger (PhD, University of Chicago) has accomplished in this book for God’s people is breathtaking: a is Leonard and Marjorie Maas Professor of Reformed startling call to become people of character and virtue through caring Theology at Hope College. He also oversees the I for the planet God put us on. This book will change the way we think Environmental Studies minor and chairs the Campus about discipleship. And it will change the way we think about how a Sustainability Advisory Committee. In addition, discipled people can transform the world.”—A. J. Swoboda, author of January 2020 Bouma-Prediger is adjunct professor of theology Subversive Sabbath 208 pp. · paper · $24.99 and ethics at Western Theological Seminary. He is 978-0-8010-9884-0 the author or coauthor of numerous books, including CONTENTS Christianity and Culture, For the Beauty of the Earth, is a former board mem- Introduction: Ecological Ethics Reframed Ethics, Theology ber of the Au Sable Institute, and regularly writes 1. Mapping the Territory: On Virtue and Vice a ebook available and speaks on environmental issues. 2. Living with Amazement and Modesty: Wonder and Humility 3. Living with Strength of Mind and Discernment: Self-Control and Wisdom 4. Living with Respect and Care: Justice and Love 5. Living with Fortitude and Expectation: Courage and Hope 6. Digging In: Becoming a Person of Character Appendix: A Brief Survey of Christian Environmental Virtue Ethics Indexes

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Theology as a Way of Life On Teaching and Learning the Christian Faith Adam Neder What difference does Jesus Christ make for the way we teach the Christian faith? If he is truly God and truly human, if he reveals God to us and us to ourselves, how might that shape our approach to teaching Christian theology? Without a compelling theological vision of theo- logical instruction and without a clear awareness of its unique goals, challenges, and temptations, our teaching will be out of joint with the subject matter, and we will waste valuable opportunities. Drawing on the work of Søren Kierkegaard, Karl Barth, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Adam Neder offers a clear and creative theological and spiritual reflection on the art of teaching the Christian faith. This concise and engaging book offers a wealth of fresh insights and practical suggestions. While addressed to teachers in academic contexts, the approach is broad enough to include anyone involved in teaching and learning Christianity.

ENDORSEMENTS “This is the book I wish I could have read when I started teaching over thirty years ago. Ironically, much literature on theological pedagogy these days is woefully bereft of theology. Every page of this book takes its ultimate cue, materially and formally, from the Christ-shaped gospel itself—in all its disturbing and heart-wrenching glory. At the same time, the text is jargon-free, utterly honest, and obviously born out of years Adam Neder (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) of classroom experience. It is simply superb.”—Jeremy Begbie, Duke is Bruner-Welch Professor of Theology at Whitworth Divinity School I University and is the author of Participation in Christ: An Entry into Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics. He “Informed by careful engagement with an array of important voices past and present, this honest, realistic, yet deeply encouraging hand- November 2019 has been voted Most Influential Professor by four Whitworth senior classes. book for Christian theological educators is brimming with wise practical 144 pp. · paper · $18.99 principles. But those who love to teach and learn about God—whether 978-0-8010-9878-9 in the academy, the church, or the home—will find in this book more Christian Education, than a collection of clever pedagogical insights. They will themselves Practical Theology/ be taught and inspired by a vision of the task of Christian theology and Church Life, Theology the nature of the Christian life grounded in the glorious reality of God’s a ebook available work for us in Jesus Christ.”—Han-luen Kantzer Komline, Western Theological Seminary “Neder has written a beautiful, profound book, one which will reward multiple readings. What comes to expression here is the ‘im- possible possibility’ of teaching theology, and the kind of ‘theological existence’ the teacher must herself reflect if she wants her students to know that this human impossibility is nonetheless, by God’s grace, possible. This is a book that stands in favorable comparison with Barth’s Evangelical Theology. Surely, a book for our times—and for all times.” ALSO OF INTEREST —Bruce McCormack, Princeton Theological Seminary FOR THE LIFE INTRODUCING “Neder’s book has as its central claim that you cannot know Jesus OF THE WORLD THEOLOGICAL Theology That Makes METHOD from a safe distance. Yet as he makes clear, theologians are tempted a Difference A Survey of Contempo- to make it safe to follow and think with Jesus. Neder does not make rary Theologians and Miroslav Volf and that mistake, which is why this is such a challenging but constructive Matthew Croasmun Approaches 208 pp. · cloth · $21.99 Mary M. Veeneman book.”—Stanley Hauerwas, Duke Divinity School (emeritus) 978-1-58743-401-3 208 pp. · paper · $25.00 ebook available 978-0-8010-4949-1 ebook available

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Dogmatic Ecclesiology, vol. 1 The Priestly Catholicity of the Church Ecclesiology is a key issue for the present age of church history. This groundbreaking work by one of today’s leading theologians offers a major Protestant ecclesiology for the church catholic. This volume, the first of three, considers the priesthood of the church in light of the priesthood of Christ. Tom Greggs shows the connection between Christ’s work as high priest and the universal church’s role in salvation. All together, the three volumes of Dogmatic Ecclesiology will offer a major statement on the doctrine of the church for Christians from a variety of backgrounds. Volume 2 will explore the prophetic apostolicity of the church, and volume 3 will cover the kingly holiness of the church.

CONTENTS How to Read This Book Chart of Prospective Chapter Topics Abbreviated Chapter Theses for Volume 1 1. The Spirit: The Lord of and the Giver of Life to the Church 2. The High Priesthood of Christ: The Essential Hierarchy of the Church (1) 3. Participative Ontology and the Church’s Internal Priesthood: The Essential Hierarchy of the Church (2) 4. The Priestly Ontology and the Church’s Life for the World: The Essential Hierarchy of the Church (3) 5. Baptism: Entry into the Priesthood of the Church 6. Holy Communion 7. The Communion of Saints Tom Greggs (PhD, Cambridge University) holds 8. Intercessory Prayer the Marischal Chair of Divinity at the University of 9. Thanksgiving and Praise: Participating Graciously in Grace Aberdeen and is a founding codirector of the Aberdeen I 10. Congregation: Priestly Polity Centre for Protestant Theology. He previously taught 11. Sanctification at the University of Chester and the University of November 2019 12. Love Cambridge. Greggs has written several books, includ- 592 pp. · cloth · $50.00 13. Priestly Catholicity ing Theology against Religion: Constructive Dialogues (maximum discount 40%) 14. Coda: The Church as One with Bonhoeffer and Barth and Barth, Origen, and Indexes 978-0-8010-9789-8 Universal Salvation: Restoring Particularity. He has Ecclesiology also served on the Faith and Order Commission of a ebook available the World Council of Churches.

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THEOLOGICAL THE CHURCH NEGOTIATIONS A Theological and Proposals in Soteriology Historical Account and Anthropology Gerald Bray Douglas Farrow 288 pp. · paper · $26.00 288 pp. · cloth · $38.00 978-0-8010-3086-4 978-1-5409-6039-9 ebook available ebook available

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Baptists and the Catholic Tradition Reimagining the Church’s Witness in the Modern World, 2nd ed. Barry Harvey Barry Harvey provides a doctrine of the church that combines Baptist distinctives and origins with an unbending commitment to the visible church as the social body of Christ. Speaking to the broader Christian community, Harvey updates, streamlines, and recontextualizes the argu- ments he made in an earlier edition of this book (Can These Bones Live?). This new edition offers a contemporary revival of “Baptist Catholicity,” a style of ecclesial witness that can help Christian churches engage cul- ture. Harvey suggests new ways Baptists can engage ecumenically with Catholics and other Protestants, offers insights for Christian worship and practice, and shows how the fragmented body of Christ can be re-membered after Christendom.

PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION “Harvey has written a small Summa for our time, a fine compendium of ecclesial wisdom for making Christian witness to the principalities and powers of our age. With massive learning, both theological and biblical, he offers us a real masterwork, a splendid demonstration of theological thinking at its best, fully mature and fully engaged with church and world alike.”—Ralph C. Wood, Baylor University “Harvey contends that free churches in North America, and throughout the world, do not merely exist in a state of division. Like Barry Harvey (PhD, Duke University) is professor of the dry bones of Ezekiel’s vision, they lie scattered and lifeless. But theology in the Honors College at Baylor University this book is not merely an exercise in social criticism. It constructively and has served as a theologian and teacher in the I shows how to understand what it might mean for Christ’s dismembered Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. He is the author body to be re-membered.”—Curtis W. Freeman, Duke Divinity School February 2020 of Another City: An Ecclesiological Primer for a Post-Christian World and Taking Hold of the Real: “Harvey’s scholarship is profound, although he displays it gracefully, 256 pp. · paper · $27.99 Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Profound Worldliness of and his insights penetrating. While accurately describing the political, 978-1-5409-6079-5 Christianity and coauthor of StormFront: The Good social, and economic forces that have severed the sinews of Christ’s Theology, Ecclesiology News of God. body, this marvelous work also represents a fresh breath of the Spirit, a ebook available offering a rich account of the ecclesial practices that may yet clothe us with new life.”—Elizabeth Newman, Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond “Harvey’s ecclesiology recovers earlier Baptist emphases (notably that of the Church as the alternative polis) while being deeply shaped by Catholic and Orthodox sacramentalism. . . . The greatest strength of Harvey’s book is its overt sacramental ontology, along with its recovery of mystery as central to the ecclesial discipline of theology.”—Hans Boersma, Religious Studies Review “Harvey’s cultural critique is penetrating and his suggestions for ALSO OF INTEREST moving forward are insightful and practical. . . . I commend this book to all thoughtful Christians that are interested in the intersection of INTERPRETING THE PRIORITY SCRIPTURE OF CHRIST church and culture.”—Patrick S. Franklin, Perspectives on Science and WITH THE Toward a Postliberal Christian Faith GREAT TRADI- Catholicism TION Robert Barron Recovering the Genius 352 pp. · cloth · $35.00 of Premodern Exegesis 978-0-8010-9820-8 Craig A. Carter ebook available 304 pp. · paper · $27.99 978-0-8010-9872-7 ebook available

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Providence A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Account Mark W. Elliott This book by a leading scholar of Christian theology and exegesis is a capstone of years of research on the history and theology of the doctrine of providence. Addressing a topic of perennial interest in Christian theology, Mark Elliott offers a constructive account of the doctrine of providence and shows that, contrary to received opinion, the Bible has a lot to say about providence as a distinct doctrine within the wider scope of God’s acts of salvation. Elliott explains that providence operates outside the range of knowledge and full comprehensibility, eluding faith and transcending revelation. Therefore, readers must look for traces of God’s action in the stories and philosophies of the biblical authors, which appear in the biblical corpus in such themes as the hand of God, the face of God, the kingdom, the plan of God, blessing, life, breath, enduring order, judgment, protection, and the hidden God. Elliott explores these themes in such a way that the entirety of the Bible across both Testaments bears witness to the theme of providence. He concludes by showing how the findings of his analysis speak to the concerns of systematic and practical theologians.

CONTENTS 1. Is Providence Topical or Even Biblical? 2. Alternative Themes to Providence in the Bible 3. Providence and Divine Action, Viewed Biblically 4. Finding Providence across the Old Testament Genres Mark W. Elliott (PhD, ) is 5. Providence as Set Forth in the New Testament professor of divinity and biblical criticism at the 6. Systematic Considerations in the Light of Biblical Theology University of Glasgow. He previously taught at the I Indexes University of St. Andrews, where he directed the Institute for Bible, Theology, and Hermeneutics. April 2020 Elliott is the author of numerous articles and 304 pp. · paper · $29.99 essays and has written several books, including 978-1-5409-6040-5 Providence Perceived. He is also the coeditor, with Theology Scott Hafemann, N. T. Wright, and John Frederick, a ebook available of Galatians and Christian Theology.

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THEODICY MILITANT OF LOVE GRACE Cosmic Conflict and The Apocalyptic the Problem of Evil Turn and the Future of John C. Peckham Christian Theology 224 pp. · paper · $26.99 Philip G. Ziegler 978-1-5409-6026-9 256 pp. · paper · $24.99 ebook available 978-0-8010-9853-6 ebook available

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Resilient Faith How the Early Christian “Third Way” Changed the World Gerald L. Sittser “Resilient Faith is an exciting, beautifully written, and much-needed book. In a time in which our social fabric seems to be tearing, Jerry Sittser draws on the early centuries of the church to offer a powerful vision of Christian witness. Sittser’s ‘Third Way’ offers significant promise for a robust renewal of Christian life and thought.”—L. Gregory Jones, Duke Divinity School “It’s hard to find a book that is both scholarly and accessible to a general reading audience. Sittser believes his vocation is to write this kind of book, and he’s done so in Resilient Faith. If you’re interested in a knowledgeable, insightful, and thorough introduction to the life and thought of the ancient church—and the ancient church leaders known as the church fathers (and church mothers)—this is just the book for you.”—Chris Hall, president of Renovaré “I wish I could make this exceptional new book required reading for all contemporary Christians. Exploring the formative role of worship and the intentional process of formation that developed in the early church, Sittser helps us look back so that we can more faithfully move forward in our complex cultural moment, embodying our faith in ways that eschew both accommodation and separation. If you have appreciated the works of Alexander Schmemann, Jamie Smith, Kevin Vanhoozer, or Sam Wells, you will love this book.”—Kristen Deede Johnson, Western Gerald L. Sittser (PhD, University of Chicago) is Theological Seminary the bestselling author of Water from a Deep Well, Q A Grace Disguised, and The Will of God as a Way “In this stimulating book Sittser powerfully argues that the gospel of Life. He is professor of theology at Whitworth message can reverse the continued decline and superficiality of Western October 2019 University, where he also serves as senior fellow Christianity. Sittser recovers the ancient practice of the catechumenate and researcher in the Office of Church Engagement. to transform stagnant believers into dynamic disciples. Anyone concerned 240 pp. · paper · $19.99 He specializes in the history of Christianity, Christian about the contemporary health of the Western church will profit from 978-1-58743-408-2 spirituality, and religion in American public life. Sittser this insightful study. I highly recommend it!”—Tom Schwanda, Wheaton Church History, has written for numerous publications, including College (emeritus) Evangelism, Christianity Today, and has spoken at numerous Practical Theology/ churches, conferences, retreats, and colleges. EXCERPT Church Life, Spirituality/ We are not alone. The story of early Christianity reminds us of this fact. Spiritual Formation Faithful Christians—“real disciples,” as Ignatius aspired to be—have a ebook available gone before us, bearing witness to the truth of Christianity, the power of the gospel, and the high calling of discipleship. Calling out across the centuries, they tell us that it is possible now, as it was then, to live as faithful followers of Jesus the Lord in a culture that does not approve of it or reward it. Two millennia ago Jesus Christ—his incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ascension—set in motion a movement ALSO OF INTEREST that turned the world upside down. He is the same Lord today. It can happen again. THE PATIENT THE FERMENT OF FORGOTTEN THE EARLY WAYS CHURCH Reactivating Apostolic The Improbable Rise Movements, 2nd ed. of Christianity in the Alan Hirsch Roman Empire 384 pp. · paper · $21.99 Alan Kreider 978-1-58743-386-3 336 pp. · paper · $29.99 ebook available 978-0-8010-4849-4 ebook available

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Introducing Evangelical Theology Daniel J. Treier “In making introductions, first impressions count: according to a Harvard study it takes only seven seconds to size up a new acquain- tance. Introducing Evangelical Theology makes a good impression in the first seven pages, where we meet a movement that is equally concerned with intellectual, moral, and spiritual formation; ecumenically orthodox and rooted in the great creeds; yet distinctly Protestant in its insistence that the gospel retain its glorious freedom to renew and reform. This is not simply an introduction to but an education in evangelical theology, and one to which I will be enthusiastically introducing students for years to come.”—Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School “Real faith seeks deeper understanding, and when it does, it inev- itably reaches out for help. This book is that help. Treier has produced a tool for training the evangelical mind and for training the mind evan- gelically. Introducing Evangelical Theology is an instrument of catechesis designed for our times.”—Fred Sanders, Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University “Treier offers a truly remarkable combination of Scripture, tradition, ethics, doctrine, historic debates, and contemporary challenges as he explores one essential topic after another. Trinitarian in both content and structure, the book could not be more thoughtfully ordered and presented. I know this book’s pages will be dog-eared and its binding worn by many a college student, pastor, graduate student, and academic, for whom it will quickly become an invaluable and treasured resource.” —Kristen Deede Johnson, Western Theological Seminary course help for professors and study aids for students “Treier has produced a richly textured work that is at once ecumen- ical, Protestant, and evangelical in the best sense of the words. Further, Daniel J. Treier (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity by framing it within the three components of the traditional catechism, School) is Knoedler Professor of Theology at Treier connects modern evangelicals to their ancient heritage. Here is a Wheaton College Graduate School. He is the I book that I will readily recommend for introductory courses in systematic author of Introducing Theological Interpretation theology.”—Simon Chan, editor of Asia Journal of Theology of Scripture and the coeditor of several books, Now Available including the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, “What a great teacher! Treier is a master of summarizing the expan- 464 pp. · paper · $29.99 The Cambridge Companion to Evangelical Theology, sive, explaining the complicated, and highlighting the central. Here we 978-0-8010-9769-0 and the award-winning Dictionary for Theological encounter an invitation to experience the breadth of the Christian tradi- Evangelicalism, tion while standing within the best of the spirit of evangelical theology. Interpretation of the Bible. Theology, This volume will surely be a great gift to a generation of readers.” Systematic Theology —Kelly M. Kapic, Covenant College a ebook available “Alert to theology’s doctrinal, moral, and spiritual dimensions; deeply informed by classical and contemporary approaches to the mat- ters at hand; and irenic in its survey of a broad theological landscape, Treier’s Introducing Evangelical Theology offers a faithful and creative account of Christian teaching that both students and teachers will appreciate and that further distinguishes the author as one of our most ALSO BY THE AUTHOR gifted theologians.”—Scott R. Swain, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando EVANGELICAL PROVERBS & DICTIONARY ECCLESIASTES OF THEOLOGY, Daniel J. Treier 3RD ED. 282 pp. · paper · $28.00 Daniel J. Treier 978-1-58743-388-7 and Walter A. Elwell, eds. ebook available 976 pp. · cloth · $59.99 978-0-8010-3946-1 ebook available

For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. 9 THEOLOGY, HISTORY, AND ETHICS Reforming Apologetics Retrieving the Classic Reformed Approach to Defending the Faith J. V. Fesko “Reforming Apologetics presents a compelling case for the shape and content of Reformed apologetics by reconnecting it with the roots of the Reformed faith. Fesko carefully examines the nineteenth-century idealist back- grounds of the Van Tilian and Dooyeweerdian approaches and demonstrates their flawed epistemology. He outlines the enduring strength of the genuine tradition of the Reformation, which begins with the authority of Scripture but also recognizes the presence of intuitions and concepts common to believer and unbeliever and of the natural law written on the heart—common grounds of discourse necessary to the apologetic task.”—Richard A. Muller, Calvin Theological Seminary (emeritus) “Fesko writes with learning and verve as he ploughs up the baked ground of much current Reformed apologetics, letting in light and fresh air. If you are skeptical about whether a book on apologetics can be good reading, then this incisive treatment will convince you.”—Paul Helm, author of Human Nature from Calvin to Edwards Now Available 272 pp. · paper · $24.99 J. V. Fesko (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of systematic and historical theology I 978-0-8010-9890-1 at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. A minister in the Orthodox Apologetics, Philosophy, Presbyterian Church, he served in church planting and pastoral ministry for more than ten Theology, Worldview years and is the author of numerous books. a ebook available

Reformed Ethics, vol. 1 Created, Fallen, and Converted Humanity Herman Bavinck; John Bolt, editor “For the last decade, a global readership has enjoyed the theological and historical richness of Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics. At the outset of that work, Bavinck set out that dogmatics is happiest in the company of its twin discipline, theological ethics. Dogmatics and ethics, respectively, show us why and how we should love God. For that reason, they belong together as ‘related members of a single organism.’ Since its release, Reformed Dogmatics has given a wide audi- ence the chance to engage with a great Christian theologian on God and God’s works of creation, salvation, and consummation. In Reformed Ethics, we are invited to think with Bavinck about the concreteness of human life in the light and strength of God’s deeds for us. For that, we owe the editor and translators a great deal.”—James Eglinton, New College, “John Bolt and his accomplished team of translators and editors have added amazing value to Bavinck’s recently rediscovered manuscripts in the field of moral theology. An invaluable background study on the history of theological ethics.”—James A. De Jong, Calvin Theological Seminary (emeritus)

Now Available Herman Bavinck (1854–1921) succeeded Abraham Kuyper as professor of systematic 608 pp. · cloth · $59.99 theology at the Free University of Amsterdam in 1902. I 978-0-8010-9802-4 Ethics, Philosophy John Bolt (PhD, University of St. Michael’s College) is professor of systematic theology at a ebook available Calvin Theological Seminary and the editor of Bavinck’s four-volume Reformed Dogmatics.

10 For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. THEOLOGY, HISTORY, AND ETHICS The Gospel of Our King Bible, Worldview, and the Mission of Every Christian Bruce Riley Ashford and Heath A. Thomas “Ashford and Thomas have combined their respective areas of expertise most effectively, giving us a book that is biblically rich, theologically thorough, spiritually insightful, holistically missional, and practically relevant.” —Christopher J. H. Wright, Langham Partnership “This book is a glorious reminder of the fact that, as believers, we serve the King of all. Ashford and Thomas remind us that God is King over creation, culture, politics, education, and our individual lives. Their robust theology seasoned with wise understanding makes me want to bow down before this King again and again.”—Karen Swallow Prior, author of On Reading Well “If you are looking for an effective survey of the whole biblical narrative that connects directly to the gospel message and spills forth naturally into Christian living in the twenty-first century, this book is for you.”—Douglas S. Huffman, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

Bruce Riley Ashford (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is provost, dean of the faculty, and professor of theology and culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Now Available Seminary. 224 pp. · paper · $22.99 Heath A. Thomas (PhD, University of Gloucestershire) is dean of the Herschel H. Hobbs 978-0-8010-4903-3 I College of Theology and Ministry, associate vice president for church relations, and Biblical Studies, Evangelicalism, professor of Old Testament at Oklahoma Baptist University. Mission, Worldview a ebook available

Philosophy A Christian Introduction James K. Dew Jr. and Paul M. Gould “A stunning success. Thoroughly researched and interacting with the best thinkers on the topics within the book’s purview, Dew and Gould have given us a work that can be trusted in its treatment of these topics. Moreover, the selection of subject matter is excellent for an introductory text. But the real con- tribution of this book is the clarity and accessibility of its content. This is my first choice for anyone who wants a readable, solid introduction to Christian philosophy.”—J. P. Moreland, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University “If you’re a Christian student studying philosophy, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. If you’re a professor teaching philosophy in a Christian university, college, or seminary, this is the book you’ll want to assign. Beautifully organized and clearly written, Dew and Gould have produced an informative, inspiring introduction to philosophy that is at once uncompromisingly philosophical and unapologetically Christian.”—Richard Brian Davis, Tyndale University

James K. Dew Jr. (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Birmingham) is president and professor of philosophy at New Orleans Baptist Theological Now Available Seminary. He previously taught at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 304 pp. · paper · $26.99 Paul M. Gould (PhD, Purdue University) is the author of Cultural Apologetics, the coauthor 978-0-8010-9799-7 I of Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel, and the coeditor of Four Views Philosophy on Christianity and Philosophy and Is Faith in God Reasonable? a ebook available

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The Story of Creeds and Confessions Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith Donald Fairbairn and Ryan M. Reeves “This welcome study combines detailed attention to the foundation of creedal Christianity (especially Nicaea and Chalcedon) with authoritative accounts of later confessional traditions. It is a good book for beginning theologians and an excellent review for those who have traversed this ground before.”—Mark A. Noll, editor of Confessions and Catechisms of the Reformation “This volume provides a wonderful introduction to the creeds and confessions of the Christian church. It attends carefully to the various historical contexts within which these diverse texts were written and deployed and offers insightful comment on the theological claims that they advance. The result is a work that spurs the reader to greater appreciation and deeper understanding of the tradition of the church and the way in which its official texts have served at different points to express unity, continuity, and disruption. Above all, Fairbairn and Reeves witness to the desirability of taking these documents seriously not only as historical artifacts but also as ongoing witnesses, insisting that what binds Christians together is of much greater significance than what separates them.”—Paul T. Nimmo, University of Aberdeen “In a remarkable accomplishment, not witnessed since Jaroslav Pelikan’s Credo more than fifteen years ago, Fairbairn and Reeves trace in readable fashion the entire history of the church’s creeds and confes- sions. Uniting Protestant convictions, ecumenical sensitivity, and schol- Donald Fairbairn (PhD, University of Cambridge) is arly acumen, this book is a solid introduction to the common heritage the Robert E. Cooley Professor of Early Christianity of the church.”—Hans Boersma, Nashotah House, Wisconsin I at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has also taught at Denver Seminary, Evangelische CONTENTS Theologische Faculteit in Leuven, Belgium, and October 2019 1. Beginning the Story numerous other institutions. His books include Life in 416 pp. · paper · $34.99 the Trinity, Grace and Christology in the Early Church, PART 1: THE ERA OF THE CREEDS (100–500) 978-0-8010-9816-1 and Eastern Orthodoxy through Western Eyes. 2. The Creedal Impulse in Scripture and the Early Church Church History, 3. A Christian Empire and Creedal Standardization Historical Theology Ryan M. Reeves (PhD, University of Cambridge) has 4. The Nicene Creed: A Creed for the Entire Church taught at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, a ebook available 5. The Chalcedonian Definition:Explaining the Nicene Creed Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, and the 6. The Apostles’ Creed: A Regional Creed with Traditional Authority University of Cambridge. He is the author of several 7. The Athanasian Creed: A Creedal Anomaly with Staying Power books, including Know How We Got Our Bible. PART 2: EXPLORING CREEDAL THEOLOGY (500–900) 8. Clarifying Chalcedon in the East 9. The West Charts Its Own Theological Course 10. Creedal Dissension and the East-West Schism PART 3: FROM CREEDS TO CONFESSIONS IN THE WEST (900–1500) 11. Setting the Stage for Medieval Developments ALSO OF INTEREST 12. Catholic Confessions in the High Middle Ages

QUEST FOR CHRISTIAN PART 4: THE REFORMATION AND CONFESSIONALISM (1500–1650) THE HISTORI- WOMEN IN CAL APOSTLES THE PATRISTIC 13. The Crisis of the Reformation Tracing Their Lives WORLD 14. Early Protestant Confessions and Legacies Their Influence, 15. New Generations of Protestant Confessions W. Brian Shelton Authority, and Legacy 16. Catholic and Orthodox Responses to Protestant Confessions in the Second through 328 pp. · paper · $32.00 Fifth Centuries 17. Protestant Confessions in the Late Reformation 978-0-8010-9855-0 Lynn H. Cohick and ebook available Amy Brown Hughes PART 5: CONFESSIONS IN THE MODERN WORLD (1650–PRESENT) 336 pp. · paper · $35.00 18. The New Grammar of Modern Confessions 978-0-8010-3955-3 Conclusion ebook available Index

12 For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. THEOLOGY, HISTORY, AND ETHICS The Meaning of Protestant Theology Luther, Augustine, and the Gospel That Gives Us Christ Phillip Cary “Cary gives a clear and concise definition of the meaning of Protestant theology. Luther’s sacramental conception of the gospel is the meaning of Prot- estant theology; even more, it is the essence of Christianity, the key to the right interpretation of the Bible, and the root of the orthodox doctrine of the Trinity. Cary has prepared a rich theological feast of many courses, serving consumers of various tastes with plenty to take away and digest.”—Carl E. Braaten, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (emeritus); founding director, Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology “Years ago, Cary began to suspect that Augustine’s inward turn was a false step, that what we sinners need is what Luther said we need—a grace that comes to us from outside of us. Here is the fruit of that suspicion, a fully realized account of the meaning of Protestant theology (and spirituality) cen- tered on the gospel as a sacramental word that gives us Christ.”—Matt Jenson, Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University

Phillip Cary (PhD, Yale University) is scholar-in-residence at the Templeton Honors College Now Available and professor of philosophy at Eastern University. He serves as editor-in-chief of Pro 384 pp. · paper · $32.99 Ecclesia and has written Good News for Anxious Christians and three critically acclaimed 978-0-8010-3945-4 I books on the life and thought of Augustine. Church History, Theology, Historical Theology a ebook available

Transubstantiation Theology, History, and Christian Unity Brett Salkeld Foreword by Michael Root This thoroughgoing study examines the doctrine of transubstantiation from historical, theological, and ecumenical vantage points. Brett Salkeld explores eucharistic presence in the theologies of Aquinas, Luther, and Calvin, showing that Christians might have more in common on this topic than they have typi- cally been led to believe.

FROM THE FOREWORD “An exemplary contribution. . . . Churches need to be open to new ways of thinking, but they cannot simply abandon doctrinal commitments of the past with a ‘that was then, this is now’ wave of the hand. Just here is where Salkeld’s work is so valuable. Ecumenical discussions with Catholics on the Eucharist cannot evade the term ‘transubstantiation’ and all that the term brings with it. Salkeld faces the issues head-on, bringing to the discussion both historical learning and ecumenical creativity and sensitivity.”—Michael Root

November 2019 Brett Salkeld (PhD, Regis College, University of Toronto) is archdiocesan theologian for 288 pp. · paper · $29.99 the Archdiocese of Regina, Saskatchewan, and has served for many years on the national 978-1-5409-6055-9 I Canadian Roman Catholic–Evangelical Dialogue. He is the book review editor for the Church History, Theology journal Pro Ecclesia and has written or edited several books. a ebook available

For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. 13 THEOLOGY, HISTORY, AND ETHICS Reading Karl Barth for the Church A Guide and Companion Kimlyn J. Bender “For those of us who want Karl Barth to be a valued partner in our preaching and ministry, this is the book we’ve been awaiting. Bender hereby establishes himself as a great interpreter of Barth’s theology for the church today.”—Will Willimon, Duke Divinity School; author of Conversations with Barth on Preaching “In his close reading of and illuminating commentary on Barth’s Church Dogmatics I/1 and I/2, Bender provides masterful exposition of the distinctive themes and patterns of Barth’s theology evident in the first volume of his magnum opus and persisting in all later volumes. In addition to skillfully unpacking Barth’s understanding of the purpose, method, and content of dogmatics, Bender also underscores the indispensability of sustained theological inquiry in the life and ministry of the church. Reading Karl Barth for the Church will be a valuable resource, not only for serious students of Barth’s thought but also for many pastors and church teachers who may wonder whether and why theology really matters.”—Daniel L. Migliore, Princeton Theological Seminary (emeritus)

Now Available Kimlyn J. Bender (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary), an ordained Baptist minister, 336 pp. · paper · $26.99 is professor of Christian theology at Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University. He I 978-0-8010-9758-4 is the author of Confessing Christ for Church and World and Karl Barth’s Christological Theology, Historical Theology Ecclesiology and coeditor of Theology as Conversation. a ebook available

Karl Barth and Dietrich Bonhoeffer Theologians for a Post-Christian World Wolf Krötke; John P. Burgess, translator Foreword by George Hunsinger “Krötke, one of the foremost German scholars of Bonhoeffer and Barth, presents a collection of his most important essays on these theologians. Krötke is not only quite capable in his interpretation of their work. With a biographical background in the former East Germany and now speaking regularly about the flourishing of atheism there, he also translates their ideas into a time in which being a Christian is no longer self-evident.”—Christiane Tietz, University of Zurich; former president of the German Language Section of the International Bonhoeffer Society “Wolf Krötke, one of Germany’s leading ‘post-Barthian’ theologians, began his career during the Cold War as a citizen of East Germany who found resources for his theological existence (and resistance) in the writings of Karl Barth and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. These essays sparkle with insight. They also remind us of what Christian dogmatics once was—and what it can be again— when done at a high level. John Burgess is to be thanked for his fine translation.” October 2019 —Bruce L. McCormack, Princeton Theological Seminary 272 pp. · cloth · $48.00 I (maximum discount 40%) Wolf Krötke (PhD, University of Tübingen) is professor emeritus of systematic theology 978-0-8010-9817-8 at Humboldt University in Berlin. He studied under Eberhard Jüngel and has written more Theology, Historical Theology than a dozen books. a ebook available John P. Burgess (PhD, University of Chicago) is the James Henry Snowden Professor of Systematic Theology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

14 For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. THEOLOGY, HISTORY, AND ETHICS The Essential Karl Barth A Reader and Commentary Keith L. Johnson “This is the best one-volume anthology of Barth’s theology available in English. Johnson’s critical commentary is superb. This book will be of great service not only in the classroom but also in the pastor’s study and in the hands of any interested reader.”—George Hunsinger, Princeton Theological Seminary “This volume offers a delightful and illuminating approach to the theology of Karl Barth. Johnson serves as a well-equipped and sure-footed guide as he draws the reader gently into key excerpts from Barth’s rather daunting and multifaceted corpus of work. The result is a highly impressive achievement.” —Paul T. Nimmo, King’s College, University of Aberdeen “Johnson has curated and introduced a rich assortment of Barth’s writings spanning his career, and Johnson’s wise and learned commentary keeps ever in view the contexts in which Barth did his work. An invaluable resource for explor- ing Barth’s theology and his world.”—Angela Dienhart Hancock, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Keith L. Johnson (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is associate professor of Now Available theology at Wheaton College. He is the author or coeditor of several books, including 384 pp. · cloth · $40.00 Theology as Discipleship, T&T Clark Companion to the Doctrine of Sin, and (maximum discount 40%) I Bonhoeffer, Christ and Culture. 978-1-5409-6073-3 Theology, Historical Theology a ebook available

Freedom under the Word Karl Barth’s Theological Exegesis Ben Rhodes and Martin Westerholm, editors In this volume, top-tier scholars offer critical engagements with Karl Barth’s exegesis of Christian Scripture and explore its implications for contemporary hermeneutics and biblical interpretation. Contributors include Carsten Card-Hyatt, Stephen Fowl, Mark Gignilliat, Christopher Green, Wesley Hill, Christina N. Larsen, Grant Macaskill, R. David Nelson, Paul T. Nimmo, Ben Rhodes, Susannah Ticciati, Andrew B. Torrance, Francis Watson, John Webster, and Martin Westerholm.

ENDORSEMENT “The breadth and intensity of Barth’s commitment to the exegetical main- springs of Christian faith and thought generally, and of doctrine in particular, are well honored and well served by this fine volume. As these essays make clear in all their incisiveness and insight, read well, Barth’s theology continues to invite us to return again and again to dwell in the ‘strange new world of the Bible.’”—Philip G. Ziegler, University of Aberdeen

Now Available Ben Rhodes (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is manager of academic studies at the Christian 320 pp. · paper · $45.00 Institute on Disability at the Joni and Friends International Disability Center. He also (maximum discount 40%) I teaches at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. 978-0-8010-9881-9 Martin Westerholm (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is senior lecturer in systematic theology Theological Interpretation, at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and is the author of several books. Theology a ebook available

For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. 15 THEOLOGY, HISTORY, AND ETHICS The People of God’s Presence An Introduction to Ecclesiology Terry L. Cross “Cross proposes a theology of the church as the Spirit-empowered community of people formed in the image of Christ and called to fulfill God’s mission in and for the world. Rather than offering a new method for church outreach, Cross insists on renewing the church’s theology. Only a theological re-formation of the church can cultivate authentic practices of worship, disci- pleship, and ministry required for fulfilling the church’s God-given mission in its dynamic twenty-first-century cultural context.”—Steven M. Studebaker, McMaster Divinity College “Cross wants to reinfuse into Christian churches the reality of God’s presence, especially in the person and work of the Holy Spirit. He offers some radical suggestions for restoring God’s presence both in public worship and in the proclamation of Scripture. Drawing upon his Pentecostal background, Cross advocates for a ‘re-formation’ of churches, emphasizing the empower- ment of God’s Spirit collectively in how churches worship and proclaim the Word of God.”—Don Thorsen, Azusa Pacific University

Terry L. Cross (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is dean of the School of Religion October 2019 and distinguished professor of theology at Lee University. He is the author of Dialectic in 320 pp. · paper · $27.99 Karl Barth’s Doctrine of God and Answering the Call in the Spirit: Pentecostal Reflections I 978-1-5409-6057-3 on a Theology of Vocation, Work, and Life. Ecclesiology, Pneumatology a ebook available

If Jesus Is Lord Loving Our Enemies in an Age of Violence Ronald J. Sider Foreword by Stanley Hauerwas “‘Jesus intended that his followers should never kill anyone!’ After you read If Jesus Is Lord, you will be able to reject this claim as unworkable in the real world, but you will not be able to dispute it. A compelling and challenging volume.”—Miroslav Volf, Yale Divinity School “Sider is a rare bird among biblical interpreters: he combines well-grounded scholarly attentiveness with a lively, practical passion for a world of just peace. This book comes at just the right time.”—Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary “If Jesus Is Lord is excellent and extremely helpful thinking for our Catholic Nonviolence Initiative.”—Marie Dennis, Pax Christi International “Important reading for all Christians committed to peacemaking.” —Mayra G. Picos Lee, Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America “I have been reading Sider for forty years, and this is his best case yet.” Now Available —Scot McKnight, Northern Seminary 256 pp. · paper · $24.99 Ronald J. Sider (PhD, Yale University) is the founder and president emeritus of Evangelicals I 978-0-8010-3628-6 for Social Action and distinguished professor of theology, holistic ministry, and public Christianity and Culture, policy at Palmer Theological Seminary, Eastern University. He is the author of more than Ethics, Theology thirty books. a ebook available

16 For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. THEOLOGY, HISTORY, AND ETHICS Cinematic Faith A Christian Perspective on Movies and Meaning William D. Romanowski “Romanowski has written another accessible, probing, and stimulating book which engages one of the fastest-growing fields of theological reflection today. Throwing into relief the ways in which movies convey meaning and articulate ‘life perspectives,’ the book will make an ideal ‘way in’ to thinking about film for virtually any Christian reader.”—Jeremy Begbie, Duke University “This rich and lucid book sheds fresh light on a wide range of American films. Full of thoughtful and nuanced interpretations,Cinematic Faith provides a catalyst for empowering engagement, robust reflection, and dynamic discus- sion about film.”—Jolyon Mitchell, Centre for Theology and Public Issues, University of Edinburgh “Cinematic Faith is the book I didn’t know my college-level film students needed. Romanowski effectively blends cultural insight, critical evaluation, and honest analysis to make this book a fantastic, faith-based follow-up to Eyes Wide Open.”—Kimberly M. Miller, Grove City College

William D. Romanowski (PhD, Bowling Green State University) is Arthur H. DeKruyter course help for professors and study aids for students Chair in Communication at Calvin University. He speaks frequently on American culture and the entertainment industry and has written a number of books, including the Now Available award-winning Reforming Hollywood and Eyes Wide Open. 240 pp. · paper · $22.99 978-0-8010-9865-9 I Popular Culture, Literature/Arts/ Communication, Worldview a ebook available

Deep Focus Film and Theology in Dialogue Robert K. Johnston, Craig Detweiler, and Kutter Callaway ENGAGING CULTURE William A. Dyrness and Robert K. Johnston, series editors “This stellar work invites readers to join an ongoing conversation among some of the most cinematically literate companions one can find.”—Terry Lindvall, Virginia Wesleyan University “A brilliant contribution to the growing canon of books on the intersection of theology and film. The authors know and love their territory and plumb the depths of cinema’s historical and cultural landscape to break open films to find what is divine and authentically human.”—Rose Pacatte, FSP, Pauline Center for Media Studies; film critic,National Catholic Reporter “Great movie choices, insightful analysis, wonderful prose, rich knowledge about film and theology—this book has it all. It’s a great read for all who are interested in the field of film and theology. Highly recommended!”—Stefanie Knauss, Villanova University Now Available

Robert K. Johnston (PhD, Duke University) is professor of theology and culture at Fuller 272 pp. · paper · $26.99 Theological Seminary, and codirector of Fuller’s Reel Spirituality Institute. 978-1-5409-6003-0 I Popular Culture, Literature/Arts/ Craig Detweiler (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is president of The Seattle School of Communication, Spirituality/ Theology & Psychology. Spiritual Formation, Theology Kutter Callaway (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of theology and a ebook available culture at Fuller Theological Seminary.

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In Stone and Story Early Christianity in the Roman World Bruce W. Longenecker This beautifully designed, full-color textbook provides an engaging and informed introduction to the Roman background of the New Testament by immersing students in the life and culture of the thriving first-century city of Pompeii, which found itself right in the path of the spread of the early Christian movement. Bruce Longenecker, a leading scholar of the ancient world of the New Testament and author of the popular The Lost Letters of Pergamum, discusses first-century artifacts in relation to the life stories of people from the Roman world. In Stone and Story includes dis- cussion questions for each chapter, maps, and 175 color photographs.

ENDORSEMENT “Longenecker has made an outstanding contribution to under- standing the development of early Christianity in the Roman world. His thematic approach offers innovative opportunities for teaching and learning. I know of no other book like it, and I am eager to discuss its rich contents with students.”—Margaret Y. MacDonald, Saint Mary’s University

Bruce W. Longenecker (PhD, University of Durham) is professor of religion and W. W. Melton Chair of Religion at Baylor University. He previously taught at the University of St. Andrews, the University of Cambridge, and Durham University. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including The Lost Letters of course help for professors and study aids for students Pergamum; Thinking through Paul: A Survey of His Life, Letters, and Theology; The Cross before Constantine; Remember the Poor: Paul, Poverty, and the Greco- Roman World; and Philippians and Philemon in the Paideia commentary series. I

February 2020 320 pp. · paper · $32.99 978-1-5409-6067-2 New Testament Backgrounds/Historical Studies/Archaeology a ebook available

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THE LOST LETTERS OF PERGAMUM A Story from the New Testament World, 2nd ed. Bruce W. Longenecker 208 pp. · paper · $19.99 978-0-8010-9796-6 ebook available

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The State of New Testament Studies A Survey of Recent Research Scot McKnight and Nijay K. Gupta, editors This book surveys the current landscape of New Testament studies, offering students a concise guide to contemporary discussions. Bringing together a diverse group of experts, it covers research on the most im- portant issues in New Testament studies, including new discipline areas, making it an ideal supplemental textbook for a variety of courses on the New Testament.

CONTRIBUTORS Matthew W. Bates Joshua W. Jipp Michael F. Bird Abson Joseph David B. Capes Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn Greg Carey Scot McKnight Jin Young Choi Patrick Mitchel Lynn H. Cohick David M. Moffitt Toan Do Alicia D. Myers Dennis R. Edwards Wes Olmstead Rebekah Eklund Rodney Reeves Michael J. Gorman Drew J. Strait

Nijay K. Gupta Michael C. Thompson Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is Dana M. Harris Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He is a world-renowned scholar, I ENDORSEMENTS writer, and speaker whose blog, Jesus Creed, is “As the fleet of specialized disciplines within New Testament one of the most popular and influential evangelical November 2019 studies sails forward into waters unknown, we need to know where blogs. McKnight is the author, coauthor, or editor of 512 pp. · paper · $42.99 more than seventy-five books, including It Takes a we’ve come from, where we’re heading, and what kind of boat we’re 978-0-8010-9879-6 Church to Baptize, Adam and the Genome, Kingdom in. Thankfully, McKnight and Gupta have marshaled an impressive and New Testament Conspiracy, and The King Jesus Gospel. He is also diverse array of scholars who can give us an updated report from the a ebook available crow’s nest.”—Nicholas Perrin, Trinity International University a canon theologian for the Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others. “Rich in resources and thorough in content, The State of New Testament Studies offers a vital resource for the new millennium. From Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, Durham University) is sage established scholars and rising stars of the next generation, readers associate professor of New Testament at Portland learn the recent history of the field. These new vistas in methodology Seminary. He founded the popular blog Crux Sola create fresh insights into and applications of the text. I will certainly and is the author of numerous books, including put this into the hands of my students and keep it easily accessible for Worship That Makes Sense to Paul, A Beginner’s myself.”—Amy Peeler, Wheaton College Guide to New Testament Studies (forthcoming), and commentaries on Galatians, Philippians, Colossians, “What a remarkable achievement and welcome contribution! and 1 and 2 Thessalonians. When I was finishing my PhD and applying for jobs, I devoured Os- borne and McKnight’s The Face of New Testament Studies to make sure ALSO OF INTEREST I would have a general, up-to-date understanding of the parts of the THE WORLD HOW NEW New Testament that my own narrow research had inevitably missed. OF THE NEW IS THE NEW TESTAMENT TESTAMENT? With that book as the original inspiration, McKnight and Gupta have Cultural, Social, and First-Century Judaism gathered a thoughtful range of scholars to provide a needed, current Historical Contexts and the Emergence ‘state of the art’ discussion of the New Testament. This will be a valuable Joel B. Green of Christianity and Lee Martin Donald A. Hagner Jonathan T. Pennington resource for years to come.”— , Southern Bap- McDonald, eds. 224 pp. · paper · $22.99 tist Theological Seminary 640 pp. · paper · $44.99 978-1-5409-6041-2 978-0-8010-9861-1 ebook available ebook available

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Defending Shame Its Formative Power in Paul’s Letters Te-Li Lau Foreword by Luke Timothy Johnson Our culture often views shame and shaming in a negative light. However, Paul’s use of shame, when properly understood and applied, has much to teach the contemporary church. Filling a lacuna in Pauline scholarship, Defending Shame shows how Paul uses shame to admonish and to transform the minds of his readers into the mind of Christ. The author examines Paul’s use of shame for moral formation within his Jewish and Greco-Roman context, compares and contrasts Paul’s use of shame with other cultural voices, and offers a corrective understanding for today’s church. The book explores how Paul’s moral psychology of shame can guide believers to live lives that honor not only God but also their calling as children of God.

FROM THE FOREWORD “Readers will find here that a thoroughly contemporary and contentious issue is thrown into new light by the careful consideration of ancient wisdom, and in that light will find themselves appreciating a dimension of life that up to now they have little appreciated, or even deprecated. The question pursued through all these ancient sources is the meaning and the function of shame. As Professor Lau notes, the contemporary world is one that is particu- Te-Li Lau (PhD, Emory University) is associate larly in need of help when it comes to the topic of shame. His descrip- professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical tion of our present discourse as ‘fractured’ is apt. In a time and place I Divinity School, where he has taught for over ten dominated by mass and social media, we show ourselves to be at once years. He is also the author of The Politics of Peace: most sensitive to being shamed and most willing to shame others. But April 2020 Ephesians, Dio Chrysostom, and the Confucian Four what is most obviously lacking in our confused feelings and actions is Books. 288 pp. · paper · $27.99 an understanding of shame as a positive factor in building character, a positive element in pedagogy rather than a negative weapon for mutual 978-1-5409-6014-6 destruction. And it is precisely this dimension that Professor Lau exca- Pauline Studies, Ethics vates and elevates from his knowledge of Greco-Roman, biblical, and a ebook available Chinese discourse.”—Luke Timothy Johnson

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MORAL THE MIND FORMATION OF THE SPIRIT ACCORDING Paul’s Approach to TO PAUL Transformed Thinking The Context and Craig S. Keener Coherence of Pauline 448 pp. · paper · $29.99 Ethics 978-1-5409-6113-6 James W. Thompson ebook available 272 pp. · paper · $29.00 978-0-8010-3902-7 ebook available

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Living in Union with Christ Paul’s Gospel and Christian Moral Identity Grant Macaskill Leading New Testament theologian Grant Macaskill introduces Paul’s understanding of the Christian life, which is grounded in the apostle’s theology of union with Christ. The author shows that the exegetical foundations for a Christian moral theology emerge from the idea of union with Christ. Macaskill covers various aspects of Christian moral theology, exploring key implications for the Christian life of the New Testament idea of participatory union as they unfold in Paul’s Letters.

EXCERPT This book is an exercise in the practical theological interpretation of Paul’s Epistles. It involves careful exegesis of a number of passages in critical dialogue with the work of other biblical scholars, but its purpose is not simply to gain a better understanding of Paul’s thought in its historical context, which is how biblical scholars often conceive of their task. Rather, it is ultimately oriented toward asking a practical theolog- ical question: As Christians who are committed to seeing Scripture as normative for our thought and practice, how then must we think and act today?

ENDORSEMENTS “This is a stimulating exploration of the significance of Paul’s theology of union with Christ for Christian formation and faithful discipleship. Drawing deeply on his own Reformed tradition, Macaskill Grant Macaskill (PhD, University of St. Andrews) proves himself to be both an ardent churchman and a master of practi- is Kirby Laing Chair of New Testament Exegesis at cal theological interpretation of Paul’s Letters.”—Joel B. Green, Fuller the University of Aberdeen. He previously served as I Theological Seminary senior lecturer in New Testament at the University of St. Andrews. Macaskill is the author of several “Here is true practical theological interpretation, sourced by careful October 2019 books, including Union with Christ in the New exegesis, nourished by prayerful theological wisdom, and issuing in a 176 pp. · cloth · $24.99 Testament and The New Testament and Intellectual truly fresh and invigorating account of life in union with Christ. This 978-1-5409-6124-2 Humility. book is a wellspring of pastoral insight for all who are thirsty for Paul’s Pauline Studies, gospel. Drink deeply from this well!”—Susan Eastman, Duke Divinity Theology School a ebook available “Participation in Christ is at the heart of Paul’s theology, but it is difficult to understand and easy to neglect in practice. Macaskill chal- lenges us to take it fully seriously in our Christian lives as well as in our theology, making his case with exegetical care and spiritual wisdom.” —Richard Bauckham, University of St. Andrews (emeritus) “Macaskill gives a lucid and insightful account of key texts in the apostle Paul’s dynamic theology of union with Christ by the Spirit. Ma- caskill combines the sharp expertise of a New Testament scholar with a warm pastoral heart in this incisive work, setting forth a theological ALSO OF INTEREST and practical portrait of Paul’s vision of the Christian life and correcting common misconstruals that dampen the extraordinary power of Paul’s THE SERMON UNION WITH ON THE CHRIST teaching. I warmly commend Living in Union with Christ to pastors, MOUNT AND Reframing Theology students, and others who seek to recover Paul’s life-changing message HUMAN and Ministry for the FLOURISHING of union with Christ in the church today.”—J. Todd Billings, Western Church A Theological J. Todd Billings Theological Seminary Commentary 192 pp. · paper · $22.00 Jonathan T. 978-0-8010-3934-8 Pennington ebook available 352 pp. · paper · $29.99 978-1-5409-6064-1 ebook available

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God’s Relational Presence The Cohesive Center of Biblical Theology J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays This fresh approach to the question of the unity of the whole Bible shows that God’s desire to be with his people is a thread running from Genesis to Revelation. Leading biblical scholars J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays make the case that God’s relational presence is central to the Bible’s grand narrative. It is the cohesive center that drives the biblical story and ties together other important biblical themes, such as covenant, kingdom, glory, and salvation history.

ENDORSEMENTS “Think of being able to walk through the web of themes that make up the whole Bible and have them make sense as a coherent whole. God’s Relational Presence is a great step in that direction. It introduces you to all the sections of Scripture and to the synthetic discussions of what links them all together. I enthusiastically recommend this book.” —Darrell L. Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary “Scott Duvall and Daniel Hays are two of my favorite biblical scholars. I am constantly blessed by their works, and now I can add God’s Relational Presence to that number. This is a compressive biblical theology that covers the entire canon of Scripture. They make a compel- ling argument that the relational presence of God is the ‘cohesive center’ that ties all the major biblical-theological themes together in the great redemptive story. This resource will well serve faithful teachers of the J. Scott Duvall (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theo- Word of God. It is a volume I will seek out again and again.”—Daniel L. logical Seminary) is professor of New Testament Akin, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary I and J. C. and Mae Fuller Chair of Biblical Studies at Ouachita Baptist University. He is the author or “From creation to new creation, God’s relational presence stands as coauthor of many articles and books. a cohesive center for the whole Bible. With care and clarity, Duvall and November 2019 Hays trace this through the canon, demonstrating both its prevalence 416 pp. · paper · $34.99 J. Daniel Hays (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theo- and its relevance for understanding how the Bible fits together. This 978-0-8010-4959-0 logical Seminary) is dean of the School of Christian will be essential reading for all courses on biblical theology.”—David G. Biblical Theology Studies and professor of biblical studies at Ouachita Firth, Trinity College Bristol and University of the Free State a ebook available Baptist University. He is the author or coauthor of numerous articles and books. A former missionary “Duvall and Hays make a clear and convincing case that the rela- to Ethiopia, Hays has also done mission work in tional presence of God is indeed the central theme of biblical theology. Niger, Jordan, Myanmar, and Indonesia. The book is full of those ‘Well of course!’ and ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ moments. With such a simple yet profound thesis, so well written and comprehensively executed, this volume is destined to become a classic.”—Mark L. Strauss, Bethel Seminary

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THE MARKS LIVING IN OF SCRIPTURE THE KINGDOM Rethinking the OF GOD Nature of the Bible A Biblical Theology for Daniel Castelo and the Life of the Church Robert W. Wall Sigurd Grindheim 192 pp. · paper · $21.99 192 pp. · paper · $24.99 978-0-8010-4955-2 978-1-5409-6032-0 ebook available ebook available

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Handbook on Acts and Paul’s Letters Thomas R. Schreiner HANDBOOKS ON THE NEW TESTAMENT Benjamin L. Gladd, series editor Leading biblical scholar Thomas Schreiner provides an easy-to-navigate resource for studying and understanding the Acts of the Apostles and the Pauline Letters. This accessibly written volume summarizes the content of each major section of the biblical text to help readers quickly grasp the sense of particular passages. This is the first volume in the Handbooks on the New Testament series, which is modeled after Baker Academic’s popular Old Testament hand- book series. Series volumes are neither introductions nor commentaries, as they focus primarily on the content of the books studied without getting bogged down in historical-critical questions or detailed verse- by-verse exegesis. The series will contain three volumes that span the entirety of the New Testament, with future volumes covering the Gospels and Hebrews through Revelation. Written with classroom utility and pastoral application in mind, these books will appeal to students, pastors, and laypeople alike.

ENDORSEMENTS “This new textbook is highly informative, consistently comprehen- sive, and eminently accessible. With his customary acumen as a scholar and his pastoral sensitivity as a teacher, Schreiner introduces his readers into the complex realities of the first-century world, the missionary work of the earliest missionaries, and the theological emphases of Luke Thomas R. Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological and Paul, two of the most prolific theologians of the early church, with- Seminary) is James Buchanan Harrison Professor out losing sight of the foundational convictions that the early followers of New Testament Interpretation and professor of I of Jesus lived and died for.”—Eckhard J. Schnabel, Gordon-Conwell biblical theology at Southern Baptist Theological Theological Seminary Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has taught at November 2019 “Readers and students of the Bible often do not know where to SBTS for more than twenty years. Schreiner is the 480 pp. · cloth · $44.99 author or editor of numerous books, including go for an in-depth but not overly technical introduction to the biblical 978-1-5409-6017-7 Romans in the BECNT series, The King in His books. This is where the reader should turn! Schreiner, a well-respected Gospels/Acts, Beauty, New Testament Theology, Magnifying God authority in New Testament studies, guides his readers sure-footedly Pauline Studies in Christ, Interpreting the Pauline Epistles, and Paul, through the background, context, and interpretive issues in Acts and a ebook available Paul—the first stop on the way to a sound understanding of the Scrip- Apostle of God’s Glory in Christ. tures’ teachings and message.”—A. Andrew Das, Elmhurst College “Schreiner has been a leading NT scholar for decades. This accessible, clear, and user-friendly resource brings together years of Schreiner’s careful scholarship, pastoral reflection, and churchmanship into one concise volume. Professors looking for an introductory handbook on Acts and Paul’s Letters for either the undergraduate or seminary level should look no further than the latest gift to come from Schreiner’s pen.”—Jarvis J. Williams, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ALSO BY THE AUTHOR

NEW THE KING IN TESTAMENT HIS BEAUTY THEOLOGY A Biblical Theology Magnifying God of the Old and New in Christ Testaments Thomas R. Schreiner Thomas R. Schreiner 992 pp. · cloth · $52.00 736 pp. · cloth · $54.99 978-0-8010-2680-5 978-0-8010-3939-3 EU rights: IVP ebook available ebook available

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The Bible in a Disenchanted Age The Enduring Possibility of Christian Faith NOW IN PAPER R. W. L. Moberly THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS FOR THE CHURCH CATHOLIC “This delightful little book addresses a very large question: How does reading the Bible differ from reading works that are comparable to it in important ways? Scrupulously fair and, in fact, generous to non-Christians (including contemporary skeptics), its author draws on his profound engagement with Christian sources and his immense humanistic learning to probe the challenges and subtleties—and also the rewards—of holding a commitment to a scriptural religion in our time. I highly recommend this thoughtful, sensitive, and stimulating volume.”—Jon D. Levenson, Harvard University “In this gem of a book, Moberly addresses the difficult question of what it might mean to trust the Bible in an era marked by distrust, particularly when any sort of religious claim is at stake. With his char- acteristic clarity, candor, breadth of learning, and intellectual generosity, Moberly proves a sure-footed guide through the thicket of challenges to trusting both the Bible and the God to whom it bears witness.” —Marianne Meye Thompson, Fuller Theological Seminary “This book is vintage Moberly: a sensitive reading of a variety of biblical texts that provides the modern reader—whatever his or her theo- logical inclinations—with a compelling argument for taking the message of the Bible seriously.”—Gary Anderson, University of Notre Dame R. W. L. Moberly (PhD, University of Cambridge) is “Moberly has the rare combination of an eye for exegetical detail professor of theology and biblical interpretation at and a mind to ask (and answer!) the largest and most searching ques- I Durham University, where he has taught for more tions about Scripture. Comparing Virgil’s Aeneid and the book of Daniel, than thirty years. He is the author of eight books, Moberly works outward toward a remarkably holistic vision of how the January 2020 including Old Testament Theology, The Theology of Bible can be a vehicle of faith in God in our disenchanted world. This the Book of Genesis, and Prophecy and Discernment. book made me want to be a better Christian.”—Brent A. Strawn, 240 pp. · paper · $22.00 He is also an ordained priest in the Church of England. Duke Divinity School (maximum discount 40%) 978-0-8010-9976-2 “In conversation with Augustine, Lesslie Newbigin, Charles Taylor, Apologetics, and many others, Moberly engages in a fresh sort of apologetic—one Biblical Studies, that is less apologetic than straightforward as it weighs how ancient texts are read and how modern readers can investigate the Bible and Christianity and Culture find something worthwhile.”—Christian Century a ebook available “A welcome read for all kinds of readers who are curious about how to advocate for the centrality and distinctiveness of the Christian Bible in an age disenchanted with the possibility of human receptivity to divine revelation in word or world.”—Rachel Toombs, Anglican Theological Review “Moberly not only provides a diagnosis of modern skeptics’ disen- chantment with the Bible but also offers a much-needed remedy in the ALSO OF INTEREST form of theologically justified readings of biblical texts. Highly recom- OLD THE OLD mended.”—Bo H. Lim, Seattle Pacific University TESTAMENT TESTAMENT THEOLOGY IS DYING Reading the Hebrew A Diagnosis Bible as Christian and Recommended Scripture Treatment R. W. L. Moberly Brent A. Strawn 348 pp. · paper · $30.00 336 pp. · paper · $29.99 978-0-8010-9772-0 978-0-8010-4888-3 ebook available ebook available

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A Boundless God The Spirit according to the Old Testament Jack Levison

The word rûah ̣ (commonly translated as breath, wind, spirit, or Spirit) occurs in the Old Testament 389 times—more frequently than torah, shalom, or Sabbath. In this volume, a popular Old Testament scholar cracks open the challenging and provocative world of the Spirit in the Old Testament, offering readers cogent yet comprehensive insights. Grounded in scholarship yet accessible and inviting, A Boundless God unlocks the world of the Spirit, plunging readers into an imaginative realm of fresh senses, sounds, and skills. The book gives readers the opportunity to recapture Israel’s tenacious sense of the Spirit’s energy as it was expressed by a series of vibrant verbs: blowing, breathing, coming, resting, passing, pouring, filling, cleansing, standing, and guiding. Readers will encounter in these pages all of the Old Testament expressions of the Spirit—passages that will challenge the conventional, confront the com- monplace, and transport them to a world of wisdom, work, and wonder.

EXCERPT In an ironic and unfortunate state of affairs, there is actually a discon- certing disparity between the prominence of the word rûah ̣ in the Old Testament and the near absence of the Old Testament in studies of the Spirit. The effect is a truncated study of the Spirit. . . . To understand the Spirit through the Jewish Scriptures is to garner altogether new in- sight that is otherwise inaccessible to us. The results are enlivening. . . . The results may even be alarming for their unfamiliarity and freshness. Jack Levison (PhD, Duke University) is W. J. A. But one thing is sure: by the time we arrive at the last page of this book, Power Professor of Old Testament Interpretation our grasp of the Spirit—whether invigorating or disquieting or both— and Biblical Hebrew at Perkins School of Theology, I will certainly be biblical. Southern Methodist University. He previously taught at Duke Divinity School and Seattle Pacific University. February 2020 CONTENTS Levison is the author or editor of numerous books, 208 pp. · paper · $21.99 including Filled with the Spirit, Fresh Air: The Holy Introduction 978-1-5409-6118-1 Spirit for an Inspired Life, 40 Days with the Holy Spirit, 1. Spirit Blowing and Breathing Old Testament, and Inspired: The Holy Spirit and the Mind of Faith. 2. Spirit Coming Upon Pneumatology 3. Spirit Resting Upon He has also been a featured blogger for HuffPost. a ebook available 4. Spirit Passed On 5. Spirit Poured Out 6. Spirit Filling 7. Spirit Cleansing 8. Spirit Standing and Guiding Conclusion Indexes

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THE FEAR BEHIND THE OF THE LORD SCENES OF IS WISDOM THE OLD A Theological TESTAMENT Introduction to Cultural, Social, and Wisdom in Israel Historical Contexts Tremper Longman III Jonathan S. Greer, 336 pp. · cloth · $32.99 John W. Hilber, and John H. Walton, eds. 978-0-8010-2711-6 640 pp. · cloth · $49.99 ebook available 978-0-8010-9775-1 ebook available

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course help for professors and study aids for students David L. Mathewson (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is associate professor of New October 2019 Testament at Denver Seminary. 336 pp. · paper · $32.00 Elodie Ballantine Emig (MA, Denver Seminary) is instructor of New Testament Greek at I (maximum discount 40%) Denver Seminary. 978-1-5409-6230-0 Greek a ebook available

The Canon Debate Lee Martin McDonald and James A. Sanders, editors NOW IN PAPER “This collection of essays is without doubt the most comprehensive treat- ment ever published of canon formation in Judaism and Christianity. The most strikingly innovative aspect of the volume is the inclusion of both Testaments. Each is illuminated by juxtaposition with the other. The subject is approached not only through study of the material that was included but also through that which was excluded—the Jewish and Christian Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha. This exemplary historical overview should be a prerequisite for all future dis- cussion of the canon in biblical theology.”—John J. Collins, Yale University “This volume comprises chapters written by more than thirty scholars who discuss a wide variety of historical and methodological topics bearing on the development of the canon of both Testaments. Encyclopedic in scope, the book will long remain indispensable in assessing the evidence as well as many hypotheses past and present on the origin and formation of the Bible.” —†Bruce M. Metzger, Princeton Theological Seminary (emeritus)

Lee Martin McDonald (PhD, University of Edinburgh), before his retirement, was professor of New Testament studies and president of Acadia Divinity College. Now Available James A. Sanders is professor emeritus at Claremont School of Theology. 672 pp. · paper · $55.00 I (maximum discount 40%) 978-1-5409-6229-4 New Testament Backgrounds, Old Testament Backgrounds, Church History a ebook available

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The Hope of Israel The Resurrection of Christ in the Acts of the Apostles Brandon D. Crowe The Hope of Israel highlights the sustained focus in Acts on the resurrec- tion of Christ, bringing clarity to the theology of Acts and its purpose. Brandon Crowe explores the historical, theological, and canonical im- plications of Jesus’s resurrection in early Christianity and helps readers more clearly understand the purpose of Acts in the context of the New Testament canon. He also shows how the resurrection is the fulfillment of the Old Testament Scriptures. The first half of the book demonstrates the centrality of the resurrection in Acts. The second half teases out its implications in more detail, in- cluding how the resurrection is the turning point of redemptive history, how it relates to early Christian readings of the Old Testament, and how the resurrection emphasis of Acts coheres in the New Testament canon. This first major book-length study on the theological significance of Jesus’s resurrection in Acts will appeal to professors, students, and scholars of the New Testament.

CONTENTS PART 1: THE RESURRECTION IN ACTS 1. The State of the Question: The Resurrection in Acts 2. “Both Lord and Christ”: Peter and the Resurrection 3. “The Hope of Israel”: Paul and the Resurrection 4. “I Will Rebuild the Tent of David”: Other Resurrection Voices in Acts Brandon D. Crowe (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is PART 2: THE THEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION associate professor of New Testament at Westminster IN ACTS Theological Seminary, where he also serves as I 5. The Resurrection and the Accomplishment of Salvation (Historia Salutis) New Testament department coordinator. He is the 6. The Resurrection and the Experience of Salvation (Ordo Salutis) author or editor of several books, including The Last February 2020 7. The Resurrection as Apologia Pro Scriptura Adam: A Theology of the Obedient Life of Jesus in 8. The Resurrection and Acts in Early Christianity 256 pp. · paper · $29.99 the Gospels and The Essential Trinity: New Testament 978-0-8010-9947-2 Foundations and Practical Relevance, and is the book Gospels/Acts, review editor for Westminster Theological Journal. Jesus Studies, Christology a ebook available

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THE LAST JESUS THE ADAM PRIEST A Theology of the Nicholas Perrin Obedient Life of Jesus 368 pp. · paper · $32.00 in the Gospels 978-0-8010-4859-3 Brandon D. Crowe USA and Canada only 288 pp. · paper · $30.00 ebook available 978-0-8010-9626-6 ebook available

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First and Second Timothy and Titus Christopher R. Hutson PAIDEIA: COMMENTARIES ON THE NEW TESTAMENT Mikeal C. Parsons, Charles H. Talbert, and Bruce W. Longenecker, series editors Drawing from many parts of the broad Christian tradition, this commen- tary on First and Second Timothy and Titus helps readers gain a stronger understanding of early Christian ministry in the first two centuries. Paideia commentaries show how the New Testament texts use ancient narrative and rhetorical strategies to form and shape the reader and pro- vide a fresh reading of the biblical texts in light of ancient culture and modern issues. Students, pastors, and other readers will appreciate the historical, literary, and theological insight offered in this commentary.

ENDORSEMENTS “This commentary is sound, reasoned, and so clearly written that it is a pleasure to read. The author is conversant with relevant liter- ature from Aristotle to the Talmud to Erasmus, and he introduces it in illuminating ways. His conviction that the Pastorals are meant for the formation of ministers allows him to approach disputed questions with an open mind as he guides readers toward responsible interpreta- tion.”—Carolyn Osiek, Brite Divinity School (emerita) “As a trustworthy trail guide, Hutson leads readers through the overgrowth of scholarship that blankets the forest of the Pastoral Epistles and through its fragrant promise for youthful ministers, while cautioning against the poison oak along the path. Hutson deftly guides Christopher R. Hutson (PhD, Yale University) is readers beyond the slippery ravines of authorship and the nature of the professor of Bible, missions, and ministry and is opponents, directing our attention instead to the vista of the Pastorals’ I associate dean for academic programs and services broader aim of negotiating a threatening imperial situation. In conver- in the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian sation with ancient philosophical, political, and religious analogues, November 2019 University. He previously taught at Hood Theological Hutson deftly exposits the Pastorals’ message and rhetoric as well as the Seminary and St. Xavier University. He is also the texts’ reception history among late antique monastics, medieval mystics, 320 pp. · paper · $30.00 author of 1 Corinthians: A Community Not of This Age. reformers, and feminist scholars. This commentary is to be celebrated as (maximum discount 40%) a distinctly beneficial resource for aspiring ministers and for students of 978-0-8010-3193-9 the Pastorals.”—T. Christopher Hoklotubbe, Cornell College Commentaries, Pauline Studies EDITORIAL BOARD a ebook available †Paul J. Achtemeier (emeritus, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia) Loveday Alexander (University of Sheffield) C. Clifton Black (Princeton Theological Seminary) Susan R. Garrett (Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary) Francis J. Moloney, SDB (Salesian Province of Australia)

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Revelation Sigve K. Tonstad PAIDEIA: COMMENTARIES ON THE NEW TESTAMENT Mikeal C. Parsons, Charles H. Talbert, and Bruce W. Longenecker, series editors This practical commentary on Revelation is conversant with contem- porary scholarship, draws on ancient backgrounds, and attends to the theological nature of the text. Sigve Tonstad, an expert in the early Jewish context of the New Testament, offers a nonretributive reading of Revelation and addresses the issue of divine violence.

ENDORSEMENT “Well-written, accessible, and wise, Tonstad’s commentary nav- igates a myriad of issues that either put off or entice readers to the enigma that is Revelation. Situating Revelation among its Reformation skeptics, its modern naysayers, and its more sensationalist interpreters, Tonstad reads the apocalypse in terms of the cosmic conflict in which God’s decisive response to the evil of the great Deceiver is to offer revelation and witness as the antidote. Full of macro- and micro-level insights along with clear and helpful theological analysis, this volume is a welcome addition to the Paideia series.”—Darian Lockett, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

ABOUT THE SERIES Paideia commentaries explore how New Testament texts form Christian readers by • attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical strategies the Sigve K. Tonstad (PhD, University of St. Andrews) text employs is professor of religion and assistant professor of medicine at Loma Linda University. He previously I • showing how the text shapes theological convictions and moral habits pastored a church in Norway and is the author of • commenting on the final, canonical form of each New Testament book several books, including The Scandals of the Bible, November 2019 • focusing on the cultural, literary, and theological settings of the text Saving God’s Reputation: The Theological Function 432 pp. · paper · $35.00 of Pistis Iesou in the Cosmic Narratives of Reve- (maximum discount 40%) • making judicious use of maps, photos, and sidebars in a reader- lation, The Lost Meaning of the Seventh Day, and 978-0-8010-4900-2 friendly format Letter to the Romans: Paul among the Ecologists. Commentaries, General Epistles/Revelation a ebook available

GALATIANS PHILIPPIANS JAMES AND JUDE FIRST, SECOND, Peter Oakes AND PHILEMON John Painter and AND THIRD JOHN 236 pp. · paper · $30.00 James W. Thompson and David A. deSilva George L. Parsenios Bruce W. Longenecker 978-0-8010-3275-2 272 pp. · paper · $30.00 208 pp. · paper · $30.00 240 pp. · paper · $30.00 ebook available 978-0-8010-3634-7 978-0-8010-3342-1 978-0-8010-3339-1 ebook available ebook available EPHESIANS ebook available AND COLOSSIANS FIRST AND Charles H. Talbert HEBREWS SECOND PETER 320 pp. · paper · $30.00 James W. Thompson Duane F. Watson and Terrance Callan 978-0-8010-3128-1 346 pp. · paper · $30.00 272 pp. · paper · $30.00 ebook available 978-0-8010-3191-5 ebook available 978-0-8010-3227-1 ebook available

For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. 31 BIBLE AND INTERPRETATION First and Second Thessalonians Nathan Eubank CATHOLIC COMMENTARY ON SACRED SCRIPTURE Peter S. Williamson and Mary Healy, series editors “Eubank probes the background and content of Paul’s Thessalonian cor- respondence with great clarity and with full awareness of current scholarship on the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of the text, while at the same time opening the meaning of these Pauline letters for the community of faith. An excellent work.”—Donald Senior, CP, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago “Eubank shows how Paul sets forth a vision of Christians as the family of God, called to grow in love and holiness, in need of instruction about the hope of resurrection and the day of the Lord, and facing persecution and suffering. Not only that, Eubank cites Augustine, Bernard, Catherine of Siena, C. S. Lew- is, Cardinal Journet, and others to show how the teachings of Paul echo richly through the ages, and he demonstrates how historical-critical and theological erudition unite to open our eyes to the word of God. These letters are written for us today!”—Matthew Levering, Mundelein Seminary

November 2019 Nathan Eubank (PhD, Duke University) is associate professor of New Testament at the 224 pp. · paper · $21.99 University of Notre Dame. He previously taught at the University of Oxford and is the author I 978-0-8010-4944-6 of Wages of Cross-Bearing and Debt of Sin: The Economy of Heaven in Matthew’s Gospel. Commentaries, Pauline Studies a ebook available

Galatians Cardinal Albert Vanhoye and Peter S. Williamson CATHOLIC COMMENTARY ON SACRED SCRIPTURE Peter S. Williamson and Mary Healy, series editors “Readers of this collaboration between Cardinal Vanhoye and Dr. Williamson will be given not only a clearer understanding of the text but also a greater confi- dence to proclaim the truth of the one gospel of Jesus Christ in our present day.” —Most Reverend Michael Byrnes, Coadjutor Archbishop of Agaña, Guam “Peter Williamson has rendered a great service to interpreters of Galatians with this translation and adaptation of Cardinal Vanhoye’s commentary on the letter, notable for its clarity of exposition, ability to go to the heart of the matter, and unrivaled capacity to bring to the interpretation of Paul the wealth of the Catholic tradition. Particularly helpful, from both a pedagogical and a pastoral point of view, are the many sidebars clarifying difficult concepts and addressing sensitive issues, such as Paul’s strictures concerning the law in light of Jewish-Christian relations.”—Brendan Byrne, SJ, University of Divinity, Melbourne (emeritus)

Cardinal Albert Vanhoye (SSD, Pontifical Biblical Institute) is rector emeritus of the Pontif- Now Available ical Biblical Institute. He is also a former secretary of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. 224 pp. · paper · $21.99 Peter S. Williamson (STD, Pontifical Gregorian University) holds the Adam Cardinal Maida I 978-0-8010-4972-9 Chair in Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Commentaries, Pauline Studies a ebook available

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Catholic Commentary on Sacred Peter S. Williamson (STD, Pontifical Gregorian University) holds the Adam Cardinal Maida Chair in Scripture New Testament, 17-vol. set Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. I CATHOLIC COMMENTARY ON SACRED SCRIPTURE Mary Healy (STD, Pontifical Gregorian University) Peter S. Williamson and Mary Healy, series editors is professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart January 2020 The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series has been Major Seminary and a member of the Pontifical 5,342 pp. · paper · $389.95 widely praised by leading Catholic scholars and popular Bible teachers. Biblical Commission. 978-1-5409-6222-5 Now all seventeen volumes covering the New Testament are available as Commentaries a specially priced set. The CCSS offers just the right level of commen- tary for Catholic students of the Bible, from pastoral ministers to lay readers to students. Its attractive packaging and accessible writing make this a set to own—and to read!

PRAISE FOR THE CCSS SERIES “The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture is a landmark achievement in theological interpretation of Scripture in and for the Church. Everything about it is inviting and edifying. Highly recommended for all!”—Michael J. Gorman, St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore “This series promises to enkindle thoughtful discussion about the implications of the New Testament for lived Chris- tian faith in the Church today. Its accessible format and multi-angled approach offer a model for teaching and ministry.” —Katherine Hayes, Seminary of the Immaculate Conception “This series represents a much-needed approach, based on good scholarship but not overloaded with it. The frequent references to the Catechism of the help us to read Holy Scripture with a vivid sense of the living tradition of the Church.”—Christoph Cardinal Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna “There is a great hunger among Catholic laity for a deeper understanding of the Bible. The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture fills the need for a more in-depth interpretation of Scripture.”—Gail Buckley, founder and director, Catholic Scripture Study International (www.cssprogram.net)

For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. 33 BIBLE AND INTERPRETATION The World around the Old Testament The People and Places of the Ancient Near East NOW IN PAPER Bill T. Arnold and Brent A. Strawn, editors “The best scholars in the modern world illuminate the various peoples in the ancient world of the Bible in this indispensable resource for students and teachers.”—William M. Schniedewind, University of California, Los Angeles “For those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the Scrip- tures, The World around the Old Testament is an eminently useful and accessible resource. The volume features detailed, well-written, and informative articles on various peoples and places mentioned in the Bible, written by leading authorities in the field. The careful attention devoted to recent archaeological excavations and ancient inscriptions is most welcome.”—†Gary N. Knoppers, University of Notre Dame “A refreshing contribution to contextualizing the Hebrew Bible within its ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean context. The specialists for each area focus on their particular region while tying it into the larger framework of the Hebrew Bible.”—Tammi J. Schneider, Claremont Graduate University

October 2019 Bill T. Arnold (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament 560 pp. · paper · $45.00 Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary. I 978-1-5409-6231-7 Brent A. Strawn (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is professor of Old Testament at Old Testament Backgrounds, Duke Divinity School. Old Testament a ebook available

Numbers An Exegetical Commentary BACK IN PRINT R. K. Harrison R. K. Harrison was one of the leading evangelical Old Testament scholars of the twentieth century. In this volume, he applies his considerable skills to inter- preting the fourth book of the Pentateuch. “The book of Numbers is of pivotal importance for all Old Testament study because it covers the formative period of Israel’s communal and religious life,” notes Harrison in the introduction. Based on the Hebrew text, Harrison’s insightful commentary provides a trans- lation for each pericope, in-depth textual notes, explanations, and exposition. A concise introduction focuses on the place of Numbers in the Pentateuch and the wider canon, as well as its structure, compilation, authorship, and both textual and interpretive histories. Exposition sections interact with theological, archaeological, and historical scholarship. The primary theme of the commen- tary is that Numbers represents a covenant-renewal document whose historical narratives graphically describe the Israelites’ experiences and difficulties as Yahweh’s chosen people.

R. K. Harrison (1920–1993; PhD, University of London) was professor of Old Testament Now Available at Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto. He was the author of numerous books, 464 pp. · paper · $40.00 including Introduction to the Old Testament and was general editor of the New Interna- I (maximum discount 40%) tional Commentary on the Old Testament series. 978-1-5409-6187-7 Commentaries, Pentateuch

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Colossians and Philemon G. K. Beale BAKER EXEGETICAL COMMENTARY ON THE NEW TESTAMENT Robert W. Yarbrough and Joshua W. Jipp, series editors “As we have come to expect from Beale’s notable scholarship, this commentary on Colossians and Philemon models how thorough research, keen attention to Old Testament allusions, and meticulous study of the Greek text provide a basis for incisive, theologically grounded preaching and teaching. It should take its place on the shelf of definitive commentaries on the New Testament that truly help in these tasks.” —David E. Garland, Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University “Beale’s commentary on Colossians and Philemon is everything we have come to expect from a veteran New Testament scholar. His exegesis is detailed and rich in insight and theologically profound, and his emphasis on the fulfillment of the temple in Colossians is illuminating. Old Testament allusions are mined, helping readers to see how Colos- sians and Philemon fit within the entire biblical witness. For pastors, students, and professors, Beale’s work on these two letters will prove invaluable in their own research and study.”—Thomas R. Schreiner, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “Beale is a first-rate New Testament scholar with proven expertise in the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament and biblical theology. Hence, it is not surprising that this fresh and readable com- mentary on Colossians and Philemon is marked not only by impres- sive erudition and judicious judgment on complex issues but also by extraordinary theological depth. It breaks new ground, especially in the G. K. Beale (PhD, University of Cambridge) is area of the biblical and Jewish roots of Paul’s teaching in Colossians. professor of New Testament and biblical theology Highly recommended for scholars and students as well as pastors and and holds the J. Gresham Machen Chair of New I teachers.”—Brian S. Rosner, Ridley College, Australia Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He is coeditor (with D. A. Carson) of “In this commentary, Beale skillfully guides the reader through the Now Available the Commentary on the New Testament Use of the many interpretive issues and uses the relevant historical information to 544 pp. · cloth · $54.99 Old Testament and the author of numerous books, illuminate the context of Colossians and Philemon. His treatment of the 978-0-8010-2667-6 including A New Testament Biblical Theology: grammar sheds much light on the meaning of the text. He also provides Commentaries, The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New, helpful insight into the numerous Old Testament allusions in Colossians. Pauline Studies Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old This is an outstanding exegetical commentary that I will gladly recom- a ebook available Testament, and commentaries on Revelation and mend to anyone wanting to explore the riches of these two letters.” 1 and 2 Thessalonians. —Clinton E. Arnold, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University “Scholars and pastors will benefit immensely from this commentary. It will undoubtedly be a standard work, both in studies of Colossians specifically and in Pauline studies more generally.”—Eckhard J. Schnabel, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

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A NEW TESTAMENT ROMANS, BIBLICAL 2ND ED. THEOLOGY Thomas R. Schreiner The Unfolding of the Old 944 pp. · cloth · $59.99 Testament in the New 978-1-5409-6005-4 G. K. Beale ebook available 1,072 pp. · cloth · $59.99 978-0-8010-2697-3 ebook available

For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. 35 BIBLE AND INTERPRETATION The Law and the Prophets A Study in Old Testament Canon Formation Stephen B. Chapman This North American edition includes an updated bibliography and a new post- script reflecting on how the study of the Old Testament canon has developed over the last twenty years.

REVIEWS “The canon of the Old Testament has become a central issue in contemporary Old Testament scholarship. . . . [This book] deserves to be a major landmark within the debate. . . . Chapman illuminatingly analyzes both scholarly debate and key biblical texts and persuasively contests received wisdom.”—Walter Moberly, Expository Times “An important and learned book. . . . [Chapman] succeeds in raising large questions about many traditional assumptions, and his book deserves to be widely and carefully read, since it contains many important insights.” —J. Barton, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament “This book should be in all academic theological libraries.”—David W. January 2020 Baker, Ashland Theological Journal 368 pp. · paper · $55.00 I (maximum discount 40%) Stephen B. Chapman (PhD, Yale University) is associate professor of Old Testament at 978-1-5409-6048-1 Duke Divinity School, where he also serves as an affiliate faculty member with the Center Old Testament, for Jewish Studies and as director of graduate studies for the PhD program in religion. Pentateuch, Prophets USA and Canada only

1 & 2 Chronicles Peter J. Leithart BRAZOS THEOLOGICAL COMMENTARY ON THE BIBLE R. R. Reno, general editor; †Robert W. Jenson, Robert Louis Wilken, Ephraim Radner, Michael Root, and George Sumner, series editors “Leithart has established himself as a sensitive, close reader of the biblical text, guided by the richness of the Christian theological tradition. This commen- tary is an adroit and refreshing attempt to weave together these two talents.” —Gary A. Anderson, University of Notre Dame “With his customary flair, Leithart opens up both the structure and the typology of 1 & 2 Chronicles, offering significant assistance to any preacher who seeks to proclaim the good news from this difficult text. Leithart is especially illuminating regarding the Chronicler’s theology of music and the implications of that theology for the practice of worship. By demonstrating the centrality of worship to the narrative of Chronicles, Leithart also shows the coherence of the entire narrative. This commentary will be a helpful addition to the library of any pastor, especially those responsible for the worship life of their congregations.”—Laura A. Smit, Calvin University

Now Available Peter J. Leithart (PhD, University of Cambridge), a former pastor, is president of Theopolis 288 pp. · cloth · $35.00 Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, and a teacher at Trinity Presbyterian Church. He is the Q (maximum discount 40%) author of numerous books, a contributing editor for Touchstone, and a regular blogger at 978-1-58743-340-5 firstthings.com. Commentaries, Historical Books, Theological Interpretation a ebook available

36 For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. BIBLE AND INTERPRETATION Participating in Christ Explorations in Paul’s Theology and Spirituality Michael J. Gorman “Gorman is one of the leading Paul scholars of our time, committing his professional career to expounding the significance of union with Christ for both academic theology and for practical Christianity. In this collection of essays we find Gorman at his erudite best, combining Pauline themes of participation, justification, cruciformity, mission, resurrection living, and spirituality with rare poignancy and power. Few volumes are both informative and spiritually uplift- ing—this one is!”—Michael F. Bird, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia “Participating in Christ demonstrates how Pauline justification/righteousness is seamlessly interwoven with transformation—indeed, with what later church theologians shockingly called ‘theosis.’ Gorman offers both careful (and typically provocative) exegeses of key texts and an exhilarating panorama into which these close analyses are cunningly fitted.”—Edith M. Humphrey, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary “The fruit of a lifetime of study on Paul, Participating in Christ is accessible, clear, and compelling.”—Ben C. Blackwell, Houston Baptist University

September 2019 Michael J. Gorman (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is the Raymond E. Brown 320 pp. · paper · $30.00 Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in (maximum discount 40%) I Baltimore. He is the author of numerous books, including Scripture and Its Interpretation 978-1-5409-6036-8 and Elements of Biblical Exegesis. Pauline Studies a ebook available

Galatians A Commentary Craig S. Keener “Craig Keener adds to his already impressive output a superb commentary. All that we have come to expect from a Keener commentary is here in full: a massive range of primary sources and secondary literature clearly known, absorbed, and evaluated; a sure and steady guide through the many complexities of the text; and a clear statement of the position adopted on the key issues with persuasive reasons at every point. This is a massive achievement from which all students of Galatians will profit for many years to come.”—Christopher Tuckett, University of Oxford (emeritus) “This extensive and sure-footed reading of Galatians excels in its capacity to place Paul’s letter in its ancient cultural context. Drawing on his encyclopedic knowledge of Greek, Roman, and Jewish literature, Keener places Paul’s polemics alongside ancient rhetorical practice and wisely insists that Paul’s situational remarks on the law in Galatians are neither anti-Jewish nor complete.”—John Barclay, Durham University

Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University) is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Now Available Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary (www.craigkeener.com). He is the author of 896 pp. · cloth · $59.99 twenty-two books, including a four-volume commentary on Acts and commentaries on 978-1-5409-6007-8 I Matthew, John, Romans, 1–2 Corinthians, and Revelation. Commentaries, Pauline Studies a ebook available

For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. 37 BIBLE AND INTERPRETATION Exegetical Gems from Biblical Greek A Refreshing Guide to Grammar and Interpretation Benjamin L. Merkle “The book is aptly titled: readers are indeed treated to exegetical gems from the Greek text. Merkle also provides a concise review of Greek grammar as he discusses particular biblical texts. This is a most helpful way to keep up or review one’s Greek and to learn more about the biblical text at the same time.”—Thomas R. Schreiner, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “Merkle is passionate about helping people make progress in their study of the Greek New Testament, and nothing shows that better than this book. The author provides a treasure chest for current students, and those who want to refresh their Greek, by focusing on points of syntax and related issues while examining sample passages. The discussion is clear and provides solid, even profound help in Greek to benefit all readers of this work. Highly recommended!” —S. M. Baugh, Westminster Seminary California “A very valuable guide for any student learning or relearning Greek.” —Charles L. Quarles, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Now Available Benjamin L. Merkle (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of New 192 pp. · paper · $19.99 Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the coauthor of I 978-0-8010-9877-2 Greek for Life: Strategies for Learning, Retaining, and Reviving New Testament Greek and Greek Going Deeper with New Testament Greek. a ebook available

Matthew, Disciple and Scribe The First Gospel and Its Portrait of Jesus Patrick Schreiner “With Schreiner’s Matthew, Disciple and Scribe I have found a new favorite book on the Gospel of Matthew and a new required course text for my classes on the Synoptic Gospels. Both old and new insights abound in Schreiner’s fresh reading of Matthew, setting forth a powerful portrait of Jesus as the wise, righteous, merciful king; the new Moses, who leads his people to saving free- dom through his death; and the one who brings Abraham’s blessing to all the nations.”—Joshua W. Jipp, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School “Does Scripture portray how to be a disciple of Jesus and a student-scholar? By unfolding Matthew’s vision of the discipled scribe, Patrick Schreiner shows how Jesus and Matthew bring forth gems both ancient and fresh. Come, sit at the feet of these master teachers.”—Matthew W. Bates, Quincy University; author of Salvation by Allegiance Alone

Patrick Schreiner (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of New Testament language and literature at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He is Now Available the author of The Body of Jesus and The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross. 304 pp. · paper · $29.99 I 978-0-8010-9948-9 Gospels/Acts, Jesus Studies a ebook available

38 For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. BIBLE AND INTERPRETATION Exegetical Gems from Biblical Hebrew A Refreshing Guide to Grammar and Interpretation H. H. Hardy II “Hardy offers the student of Hebrew language an engaging encounter with thirty grammatical topics that typically appear in the third semester of the Biblical Hebrew curriculum. He investigates these topics using actual biblical passages and grammatical discussion so that the student fully understands and fully engages their exegetical significance. A great companion volume to the standard grammars, Hardy’s book will serve as a resource for students and teachers alike.”—Sandra Richter, Westmont College “This is an ingenious approach to helping students bridge the divide between abstract grammatical rules and the exegetical aim of biblical language learning. Hardy covers the full range of traditional grammar topics to illustrate the grammar’s relevance for biblical exegesis. This text is appropriate both as a tool to encourage those in the throes of language learning and as a self-help guide for those wanting to revive their knowledge of Hebrew grammar and reignite their passion for using Hebrew in biblical interpretation.”—John A. Cook, Asbury Theological Seminary

Now Available H. H. Hardy II (PhD, University of Chicago) is associate professor of Old Testament and 224 pp. · paper · $19.99 Semitic languages at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of two 978-0-8010-9876-5 I language resources and numerous articles. Hebrew a ebook available

Reading Scripture Canonically Theological Instincts for Old Testament Interpretation Mark S. Gignilliat “How might we read the Old Testament canon as Christian Scripture? This is the driving question of the volume. Gignilliat places critical discussions within the framework of the Old Testament as an intentionally crafted, living Word of God and then proposes how Christians might read it with trinitarian sensibilities. This fresh and thoughtful exploration of what it means to read the Old Testament canon theologically can enrich current debates.”—M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas), Wheaton College and Graduate School “Here is an authentic Christian refrain about the Bible, echoing the tradition but transposed into a twenty-first-century key. Gignilliat does ample justice to Scripture’s material form and historical situatedness—this is not a screed against historical criticism—yet he pushes beyond source-oriented considerations and reconstructions to grapple with the trinitarian witness of the biblical canon, especially the Old Testament. These are questions that contemporary Christian biblical scholars usually neglect to pursue. May it be otherwise!”—Stephen B. Chapman, Duke University

Now Available Mark S. Gignilliat (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is professor of divinity at Beeson Divin- 144 pp. · paper · $21.99 ity School, Samford University, and serves as canon theologian at the Cathedral Church of 978-0-8010-4911-8 I the Advent in Birmingham. He has written several books, including A Brief History of Old Hermeneutics/Exegesis, Testament Criticism and Karl Barth and the Fifth Gospel. Old Testament, Theological Interpretation a ebook available

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Mission after Pentecost The Witness of the Spirit from Genesis to Revelation Amos Yong MISSION IN GLOBAL COMMUNITY Scott W. Sunquist and Amos Yong, series editors Leading scholar Amos Yong articulates a biblical understanding of mission that is informed by three current streams of academic conversation: theo- logical interpretation of Scripture, pentecostal theology, and missiology. By bringing Pentecostal theology into the Bible and mission conversation, Yong identifies the role of the divine spirit in God’s mission to redeem the world. The author works through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation, emphasizing the global missiological imperative: “People of all nations reaching out to people of all nations.” The result is a pneu- matological theology of the missio Dei—the mission of the triune God— that is thoroughly scriptural and surprisingly relevant for enabling appro- priate Christian witness today. Sidebars include voices from around the globe who help the author put the biblical text into conversation with twenty-first-century questions, offering the church a fresh understanding of its mission and how to pursue it in the decades to come.

CONTENTS Introduction: On the Pneumatological and Missiological Interpretation of Scripture PART 1: DIVINE WIND AND THE OLD TESTAMENT: RUAHIC WITNESS ACROSS ANCIENT ISRAEL 1. Torah and the Missio Spiritus: The Winds of Creational Mission Amos Yong (PhD, Boston University) is dean of the 2. The Spirits of Ancient Israel: Ambiguity in Mission School of Theology and the School of Intercultural 3. The Postexilic Ruah: Rewriting and Renewing Mission I Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. He previously 4. The Breath of the (Writing) Prophets: Centripetal and Centrifugal Witness taught in the School of Divinity at Regent University PART 2: DIVINE BREATH AND THE CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES: and at Bethel University. Yong is the author or co- October 2019 PNEUMATIC WITNESS AFTER PENTECOST author of numerous books, including The Spirit 320 pp. · paper · $29.99 Poured Out on All Flesh, Renewing Christian Theol- 5. The Witness of the Evangelistic Spirit: Gospel Mission 978-1-5409-6115-0 6. Pauline Testimony in the Spirit: Apostolic Mission ogy, Learning Theology, The Hermeneutical Spirit, Mission, Pneumatology 7. The Witness of the Eternal Spirit: Catholic Mission The Missiological Spirit, and The Bible, Disability, a ebook available 8. Johannine Paraclete and Eschatological Spirit: Mission for and against the World and the Church. Concluding Late Modern “Prescript”: Missio Spiritus—Triune Witness in a Post- Mission World Indexes

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CULTURAL INSIGHTS ENGAGING JOYFUL WITNESS IN FOR CHRISTIAN GLOBALIZATION THE MUSLIM WORLD LEADERS The Poor, Christian Sharing the Gospel New Directions for Organiza- Mission, and Our in Everyday Encounters tions Serving God’s Mission Hyperconnected World †Evelyne A. Reisacher Douglas McConnell Bryant L. Myers 208 pp. · paper · $25.00 224 pp. · paper · $22.99 304 pp. · paper · $28.00 978-0-8010-3084-0 978-0-8010-9965-6 978-0-8010-9798-0 ebook available ebook available ebook available Christianity Today 2017 Book Christianity Today 2019 Book Christianity Today 2018 Book Award Winner Award Winner Award Winner ASM (American Society of Outreach 2018 Resource of the Missiology) Book of the Year Year (Multicultural) Award, 2016 ASM (American Society of Named one of Ten Outstanding Missiology) Book of the Year Books of 2016 for Mission Award, 2017 Studies, International Bulletin of Mission Research

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The Symphony of Mission Playing Your Part in God’s Work in the World Michael W. Goheen and Jim Mullins “This is one of the best books on mission that I’ve encountered in recent years. I resonate with the authors’ picture of mission as a glorious symphony, which harmonizes various missional activities and callings within the divine composer’s purpose for all of creation. What makes Goheen and Mullins’s approach distinctive is their attention to how God’s mission plays out in everyday practice. The book teems with engaging examples, gripping stories, and useful tools. Readers, prepare to be deeply moved and personally challenged to more faithfully participate in God’s symphony. I can’t wait to share this book with my students!”—Dean Flemming, Nazarene University “A magnificent contribution to current conversations about the nature of Christian mission. Bringing a rare blend of theological exper- tise and ministry experience to the table, Goheen and Mullins provide a narrative-based biblical theology and a holistic approach to mission from which pastors, students, and professors alike will benefit. Highly recommended.”—Bruce Ashford, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary “What is basic Christianity? What is the very heart of honest faith through the centuries? In the world I know, we suffer from dualisms of all sorts that fragment faith in ways that serve neither God nor the world, missing the meaning of who God is and what he has called us to do. The church all over the world needs help, and this new book Michael W. Goheen (PhD, University of Utrecht) is by Goheen and Mullins is one that I hope will be deeply and seriously director of theological education at the Missional read. With echoes of Newbigin and Stott, it is theologically rooted and Training Center, scholar-in-residence for the Surge I biblically rich, inviting all of us to see ourselves in the Great Story of Network of Churches–Phoenix, and professor God’s work in the world. At the same time it is deeply human, pastorally of missional theology at Covenant Theological attentive, and pedagogically attuned to the complexity and nuance of September 2019 Seminary. He is the author or coauthor of several life, that each one of us is unique and must find our place in the story. 224 pp. · paper · $22.99 books, including The Drama of Scripture, Living at The Symphony of Mission is for every son of Adam and daughter of Eve 978-1-5409-6023-8 the Crossroads, and A Light to the Nations. Goheen who wants to make sense of life in the world, for everyone everywhere Mission, Higher splits his time between Surrey, British Columbia, and who longs to live life for the sake of the world.”—Steven Garber, Education, Worldview, Tempe, Arizona. Regent College; author of Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Youth Ministry Jim Mullins is pastor of vocational and theological Common Good a ebook available formation at Redemption Church in Tempe, Arizona, “Are you concerned about justice but overwhelmed by the mess and director of faith, work, and rest at the Surge of the world around you? Do you wonder what God wants you to do Network of Churches–Phoenix. He is also cofounder with your life? Don’t despair—read this book! Goheen and Mullins are and vice president of Peace Catalyst International, virtuosos and wise counselors in this biblical, hopeful, and practical an organization that builds bridges between Christian book about our participation in God’s mission.”—Stephanie Summers, and Muslim communities though interfaith dialogue, CEO, Center for Public Justice interfaith volunteer events, and cultural intelligence CONTENTS training. 1. Story: Listening to the Symphony ALSO BY THE AUTHOR 2. Simplicity: Learning the Notes THE CHURCH A LIGHT TO 3. Intentionality: The Movements of Mission AND ITS THE NATIONS 4. Stewardship: Displaying the Glory of the Father through the Work of Our Hands VOCATION The Missional Church 5. Service: Displaying the Love of Christ by Washing the Feet of the World Lesslie Newbigin’s and the Biblical Story Missionary Ecclesiology Michael W. Goheen 6. The Spoken Word: Displaying the Power of the Holy Spirit by Opening Our Mouths Michael W. Goheen 256 pp. · paper · $24.00 7. Listening: Finding Your Place in God’s Symphony 240 pp. · paper · $22.99 978-0-8010-3141-0 8. Performing: Participating in God’s Symphony 978-1-5409-6047-4 ebook available 9. Sustaining: Persevering in God’s Symphony ebook available Recommended Resources

For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. 43 INTERCULTURAL STUDIES Global Arts and Christian Witness Exegeting Culture, Translating the Message, and Communicating Christ Roberta R. King Foreword by Mark Labberton MISSION IN GLOBAL COMMUNITY Scott W. Sunquist and Amos Yong, series editors “Drawing on decades of rich field experience, focused research, and teaching, Global Arts and Christian Witness pulls together the treasures of Roberta King’s life and work into one outstanding volume. While the book speaks powerfully to missionaries and artists of all kinds, I recommend it for mission pastors, students, and professors as well, as it offers a clear and compelling introduction to the importance of engaging global arts in ministry.”—Robin Harris, Center for Excellence in World Arts, Dallas International University “It has been said that music is a universal language, but its meaning is not. King has given us an in-depth analysis adding to the ethnomusicological lexicon in great detail. In a world where everyone has some type of favorite music, King’s astute inquiry gives us a better glimpse into the complexity of music Now Available from around the world. Very much worth the read!”—Daniel White Hodge, 288 pp. · paper · $26.99 North Park University; author of Homeland Insecurity: A Hip Hop Missiology for I 978-0-8010-9885-7 the Post–Civil Rights Era Mission, Literature/Arts/ Communication, Worship/Liturgy Roberta R. King (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is professor of communication and a ebook available ethnomusicology in the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. She previously served as a missionary and professor in Kenya for twenty years and is a past president of the APM (American Professors of Mission).

The Church on Mission A Biblical Vision for Transformation among All People Craig Ott “This book certainly lives up to its title and represents a holistic biblical vision for Christ-centered transformation among all people as the central priority of God’s people. Every generation needs to read a book like this, which articulately reminds us of our faith, identity, and purpose.”—Ed Stetzer, Wheaton College “A refreshing and thought-provoking new perspective on the mission of the church. Ott moves away from egocentric, personalized spirituality to disciple- ship with purpose. I will draw deeply from this book as I teach the next generation of agents of transformation.”—A. Sue Russell, Asbury Theological Seminary “A faithful and relevant vision for carrying out God’s calling, God’s com- mission, and God’s commandment to and for all peoples of the world. Pastors, church leaders, and students alike will be blessed by their interaction with this refreshing, engaging, and highly readable book.”—David S. Dockery, Trinity International University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

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Introducing Cultural Anthropology A Christian Perspective, 2nd ed. Brian M. Howell and Jenell Paris “Howell and Paris have provided an introductory text for cultural anthropology that is not only well-written, informative, and interesting but also unique in bridging the gap between this secular discipline and Christianity. Theological excursions into subjects relevant to Christians, devotional exercises for contemplating the full significance of human life in biblical terms, and personal accounts of the paradoxes of the working life of Christian anthropologists are interwoven with clear and penetrating explanations of anthropological concepts. In all this, the authors are faithful to both Christianity and anthropology. This book will provide much food for thought to Christians interested in discovering the value of anthropology for life, ministry, and practice.”—Eloise Hiebert Meneses, Eastern University; author of On Knowing Humanity “Introducing Cultural Anthropology deftly covers traditional anthro- pological themes such as culture, kinship, power, language, religion, and ritual. But more importantly, Howell and Paris show that anthropology is not just for intrepid missionaries or those interested in distant lands; rather, because it engages human themes such as poverty and injustice, gender and sexuality, and race and inequality, anthropology is an essential tool for understanding and contributing to our communities, churches, and neighborhoods. Introducing Cultural Anthropology is the ideal text for the thoughtful Christian classroom.”—Aminta Arrington, John Brown University

“I used the first edition of this book while teaching internationally course help for professors and study aids for students diverse students in both Southern California and China. Introducing Cul- tural Anthropology is academically rigorous and well researched, covering Brian M. Howell (PhD, Washington University) is critical terms and concepts, yet written in an easy-to-understand format. professor of anthropology at Wheaton College, The additional online test banks and supplemental materials are helpful where he has taught for over fifteen years and regu- I not only for students—particularly those who speak English as a second larly teaches introductory anthropology courses. language—but also for the professor preparing to teach the material. His research interests include the intersections of Now Available The textbook and supplemental materials provide the foundation neces- culture, globalization, and Christianity. He has written 304 pp. · paper · $32.99 sary for course preparation that focuses on the needs of students across on ethnography of the Philippines, anthropology of 978-1-5409-6101-3 cultures. Indeed, Howell and Paris have given us a great gift. I am very religion, faith integration, and Christian missions. excited about the second edition and the new chapter exploring medical Mission Jenell Paris (PhD, American University) is professor anthropology. I have been working in the field for decades on medical a ebook available of anthropology at Messiah College, where she issues that impact our cultures and have not found another textbook regularly teaches introductory anthropology that adequately addresses this important subject. Their forward-thinking courses. She has written numerous books, including treatment of this topic and others will undoubtedly be an immense help Teach from the Heart: Pedagogy as Spiritual Practice, in preparing students of anthropology and Christ-followers to engage The Good News about Conflict, and The End of with our global society.”—Dana S. Chisholm, author, advocate, and Sexual Identity. publisher, Trail Media & Chisholm Family Foundation

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Preaching God’s Grand Drama A Biblical-Theological Approach Ahmi Lee Foreword by Mark Labberton “The sermon is the best weapon in the pastor’s arsenal for taking every thought, and our imaginations, captive to Christ, which is why preaching may be the quintessential theological act. But what kind of act is it? Ahmi Lee describes the two prevailing models, didactic and dialogical, and proposes a third model, the dramatic, that preserves the best of the other two while avoiding their weaknesses. Lee’s proposal for a theodramatic homiletic provides pastors with the tonic they need to communicate the gospel effectively to our increasingly secularized, disenchanted age.”—Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School “Too many homiletics books frustrate their readers with predictable and played out hermeneutical scripts, such as the preacher-as-exalted- interpreter or the preacher-as-humiliated-subject. Preaching God’s Grand Drama offers us a better script, a fresher performance than the typical proposals, one that holds promise for preachers and for preaching both now and in the future.”—Jared E. Alcántara, Truett Theological Semi- nary, Baylor University “For preachers who are weary of having to choose either ‘textual’ or ‘topical’ preaching, Preaching God’s Grand Drama offers a profoundly rich vision that will inform and inspire an alternative way of seeing Ahmi Lee (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is that stretches the homiletical imagination to more theologically fitting assistant professor of preaching at Fuller Theolog- dimensions. This book is a wonderful example of the kind of integrative I ical Seminary. She has served in congregations in thinking we urgently need to practice as preachers and teachers of the Chicago area in various capacities, and she is preaching. I hope it will be widely read.”—Michael Pasquarello III, Robert Smith Jr. Preaching Institute, Beeson Divinity School, Samford October 2019 an active preacher and speaker worldwide. University 192 pp. · paper · $22.99 978-1-5409-6049-8 “Pioneering new homiletical territory, Preaching God’s Grand Drama Homiletics invites propositional preachers and conversational preachers to explore their respective sermonic philosophies and methodologies. Well-written a ebook available and insightful, Lee’s book presents an intriguing ‘third way,’ explaining the art and craft of preaching that will meet and greet a wide spectrum of twenty-first-century listeners.”—Matthew D. Kim, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary “Lee’s vision of theodramatic preaching presents a lively and artful middle way between propositional and conversational preaching. By centering on an encounter with God in both the sermon and the world, Lee proposes a homiletic that encourages preachers to offer an essential balm for our wounded times.”—Paul Scott Wilson, Emmanuel College, University of Toronto ALSO OF INTEREST “The Bible narrates a cracking good story. And it is our story! Lee PREACHING HOMILETICS helps preachers perform this grand narrative in ways that will transform JESUS CHRIST AND everyday lives in the light of God’s ongoing dramatic actions in the TODAY HERMENEUTICS Six Questions for Four Views on world.”—Scott Hoezee, The Center for Excellence in Preaching, Calvin Moving from Scripture Preaching Today Theological Seminary to Sermon Scott M. Gibson Annette Brownlee and Matthew D. 208 pp. · paper · $22.99 Kim, eds. 978-0-8010-9882-6 192 pp. · paper · $21.99 ebook available 978-0-8010-9869-7 ebook available

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The Practices of Christian Preaching Essentials for Effective Proclamation Jared E. Alcántara “Great preaching involves a firm grasp of the gospel as well as a keen sense of the moment, a discernment of the crises of this day, and the hungers of particular people at specific junctures of history. Alcántara has written a timely and wise book, a book that guides preachers toward sermons born out of the electric encounter between the enduring good news and rapidly moving news of the day.” —Thomas G. Long, Candler School of Theology (emeritus) “In the midst of all the changes to communication styles in a technological world, our vocation has not changed. We are to preach the Christian message with conviction, clarity, creativity, in context, and geared to concrete situations. Alcántara urges us in a straightforward way not to forget the roots of our calling. But he also keeps us connected to the transcultural and multilingual realities many of us face as we seek to be faithful preachers. ¡Gracias, hermano!”—Juan Francisco Martínez, Fuller Theological Seminary “Biblically and theologically grounded throughout, this book goes beyond mechanics to the practices of preaching as life-giving habits. The book speaks to preachers across cultures—with illustrations, metaphors, and stories that bring clarity and engagement with a variety of voices. Both novice and experienced preachers are invited into life- long growth and creativity.”—Elizabeth Conde-Frazier, Association for Hispanic Theological Education “Alcántara presents a clear and refreshing approach to the teaching course help for professors and study aids for students of Christian preaching. This deliberate book brings homiletical pedagogy into the twenty-first century and sows innovative seeds that will bloom Jared E. Alcántara (PhD, Princeton Theological homiletical beauty in multicultural pulpits for many years to come.” Seminary) is associate professor of preaching and —Rev. Luke A. Powery, Duke University Chapel occupies the Paul W. Powell Endowed Chair in I Preaching at Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor “Rather than offering a method for preaching, Alcántara promotes University. An ordained Baptist minister, he has lifelong habits to develop through practice and over time. If every September 2019 served as a youth pastor, associate pastor, and preacher would practice his Five Cs, assisted by the Spirit, the church 224 pp. · cloth · $24.99 teaching pastor in Illinois, Massachusetts, Oregon, would be stronger and the world would be a better place.”—Paul Scott 978-0-8010-9866-6 and New Jersey. Alcántara previously taught at Wilson, Emmanuel College, University of Toronto Homiletics Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has written a ebook available “Preaching requires practice and the guidance of a wise and trust- two preaching books and is a member of the Academy worthy practitioner; Alcántara is a good choice for this role. The Practices of Homiletics, the Evangelical Homiletics Society, of Christian Preaching is a literate, diverse, and important addition to the and the Hispanic Theological Initiative. field of homiletics.”—Kenton C. Anderson, ACTS Seminaries of Trinity Western University “Alcántara blends perspectives from Hispanic, African American, and Anglo-European homiletic theory in a unique way. An extraordinary contribution to homiletics in the twenty-first century.”—Pablo Jiménez, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ALSO OF INTEREST BIBLICAL CHRIST- PREACHING CENTERED The Development and PREACHING Watch for a Spanish language Delivery of Expository Redeeming the Exposi- Messages, 3rd ed. tory Sermon, 3rd ed. version of this book in late 2020. Haddon W. Robinson Bryan Chapell 256 pp. · cloth · $22.99 448 pp. · cloth · $32.99 978-0-8010-4912-5 978-0-8010-9974-8 ebook available ebook available

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Understanding Transgender Identities Four Views James K. Beilby and Paul Rhodes Eddy, editors This book offers a full-scale dialogue on transgender identities from across the Christian theological spectrum. It brings together contribu- tors with expertise and platforms in the study of transgender identities to articulate and defend differing perspectives on this contested topic. After an introductory chapter surveys key historical moments and cur- rent issues, the book presents four views, helping readers understand the spectrum of views among Christians and enabling Christian com- munities to establish a context where conversations can safely be held.

EXCERPT We have sought to find contributors who have some fundamental differ- ences on the important issues within this debate. In particular, we have focused on finding contributors who hold differing perspectives on such questions as whether sex is binary; whether gender is binary; whether there are stable, transcultural, or divinely ordained gender expressions/ roles; and whether social and/or medical/surgical transitioning is appro- priate or advantageous for transgender individuals. . . . We also sought to find contributors who can engage this difficult and polarizing issue in clear and respectful dialogue. For Christians, this should be nonnegotiable. This does not mean that there are no difficult questions raised or that everyone in the conversation will remain comfortable. Rather, it means that when we disagree, it must be with an James K. Beilby (PhD, Marquette University) is acknowledgment of the full humanity and dignity of our interlocutor. professor of systematic and philosophical theology We believe that the conversation in this volume has met this high bar, I at Bethel University. He has written or edited and we hope that it serves both to clarify this important topic and to numerous books, including Thinking about Christian provide a model of substantive engagement of difficult issues. November 2019 Apologetics. 288 pp. · paper · $24.99 Paul Rhodes Eddy (PhD, Marquette University) CONTENTS 978-1-5409-6030-6 is professor of biblical and theological studies at Understanding Transgender Identities: An Introduction Paul Rhodes Eddy and Christianity and Bethel University. He is the author, coauthor, or James K. Beilby 1. Transition or Transformation? A Moral-Theological Exploration of Christianity and Culture, Ethics, Gender editor of a number of books, including Across the Gender Dysphoria Owen Strachan Studies, Practical Spectrum: Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theology. Response by Mark A. Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky Theology/Church Life, Response by Megan K. DeFranza Theology Beilby and Eddy are coeditors of five successful Response by Justin Sabia-Tanis a ebook available multiview volumes, including Understanding 2. The Complexities of Gender Identity: Toward a More Nuanced Response to the Spiritual Warfare: Four Views. Transgender Experience Mark A. Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky Response by Owen Strachan Response by Megan K. DeFranza Response by Justin Sabia-Tanis 3. Good News for Gender Minorities Megan K. DeFranza Response by Owen Strachan ALSO OF INTEREST Response by Mark A. Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky Response by Justin Sabia-Tanis UNDERSTAND- SPIRITUAL 4. Holy Creation, Wholly Creative: God’s Intention for Gender Diversity Justin ING SPIRITUAL FRIENDSHIP Sabia-Tanis WARFARE Finding Love in the Response by Owen Strachan Four Views Church as a Celibate Response by Mark A. Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky James K. Beilby Gay Christian and Paul Rhodes Wesley Hill Response by Megan K. DeFranza Eddy, eds. 160 pp. · paper · $16.99 Glossary 240 pp. · paper · $22.00 978-1-58743-349-8 Indexes 978-0-8010-3936-2 ebook available ebook available

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Pastor Paul Nurturing a Culture of Christoformity in the Church Scot McKnight THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS FOR THE CHURCH CATHOLIC “Scot McKnight has always been one of my favorite writers and theologians because he writes with a deep love for and understanding of the local church. Pastor Paul helps us discover the heart of Paul as a pastor and then apply that same heart to the postmodern setting of the church in North America. His description of pastors as culture-makers is one that leaders of the church need to grasp for the church to thrive in current and future realities.”—Mike Glenn, senior pastor, Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood, Tennessee “With careful exegesis of Paul’s world, Paul’s letters, and our own world, McKnight shows how pastoral ministry in the spirit of Paul is focused on nurturing a culture of corporate Christlikeness. Full of wisdom concerning critical aspects of both Pauline and contemporary pastoral ministry, this is a book that will help form more faithful ministers of the gospel and, through them, more faithful churches.”—Michael J. Gorman, St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore “This book contains a wealth of treasures for anyone who is cur- rently pastoring, who has been pastoring for years, or who is beginning to sense a call to pastor. It is full of biblical and theological insights from the life and writings of Paul, as well as McKnight’s own astute obser- vations on the pastor’s life. McKnight’s ability to mine the Scriptures to bring inspiration, wisdom, and a Christoform framework to the work of Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham), a pastor is profound. Most striking is that the vision he presents for pas- a world-renowned scholar, writer, and speaker, is tors feels attainable. I highly recommend this book.”—Lucy Peppiatt, Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Q Westminster Theological Centre, United Kingdom Northern Seminary. His blog, Jesus Creed, is one of “As I read this abundantly rich exploration of what we learn from the most popular and influential evangelical blogs. September 2019 Paul as a pastor, I cannot help but imagine what our communities of McKnight is the author, coauthor, or editor of more 272 pp. · cloth · $21.99 faith would be like if we were led by pastors like Paul. McKnight has than seventy-five books, including It Takes a Church 978-1-58743-426-6 given us a tremendous gift, distilling the role of a pastor to its raw to Baptize, Adam and the Genome, Kingdom Con- Pauline Studies, essential: forming Christ in the people we have the privilege to lead.” spiracy, The Jesus Creed, The King Jesus Gospel, Practical Theology/ —Nancy Beach, leadership coach, Slingshot Group; author of Gifted and The Apostle Paul and the Christian Life. He is Church Life, Leadership to Lead: The Art of Leading as a Woman in the Church also a canon theologian for the Diocese of Churches a ebook available “This book is a gift to pastors. I highly recommend it.”—Derwin L. for the Sake of Others. Gray, lead pastor, Transformation Church; author of The High-Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World

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Christian Education A Guide to the Foundations of Ministry Freddy Cardoza, editor This introductory textbook solidly situates Christian education in the church and ministry context of the twenty-first century. With over twenty years of church ministry, seminary teaching, and administrative leadership experience, Freddy Cardoza is uniquely qualified to bring together a wide range of Christian educators. This volume features the expertise of twenty-five evangelical scholars of Christian education, including diverse, next-generation voices in the field. It provides balanced biblical-theological and practical perspectives for church and parachurch leaders, equipping them to meet the ever-changing needs of our world.

ENDORSEMENTS “Cardoza has assembled an exemplary team of educators and theologians to compile this text. Each of these authors are subject- matter experts in their fields and their corresponding chapters represent some of the most cutting-edge research paired with real-life ministry application. I have no doubt that it will become a classic in the field and serve to guide the ministry efforts of countless church and parachurch professionals in the decades to come. I applaud this tome and highly recommend it to anyone in the field of Christian education and spiritual formation.”—Michael J. Anthony, Talbot School of Theology “An interesting and worthwhile contribution to Christian education. Freddy Cardoza (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Compiled and edited by Freddy Cardoza, the book covers the whole Seminary) is dean of Grace Theological Seminary field of evangelical Christian education, beginning with educational I and dean of the School of Ministry Studies at Grace foundations and continuing through theory, administration, ministries, College, where he also serves as professor of Chris- and specializations. Cardoza, who served as executive administrator November 2019 tian ministry and leadership. He previously taught at of the Society of Professors in Christian Education (SPCE), has been Biola University. Cardoza served for eight years as 400 pp. · cloth · $39.99 able to convene a cadre of some of the finest minds today to share their executive administrator of the Society of Professors 978-0-8010-9559-7 expertise and research. The reader will find this textbook has a satisfying in Christian Education (SPCE). Christian Education, balance of both the theoretical and the practical. It is filled with an Practical Theology/ abundance of theory and foundation to satisfy the academic purposes of colleges and seminaries, yet contains practical handles for those who are Church Life looking for fresh ideas to employ in the teaching-learning world.” a ebook available —Wesley Black, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (retired); minister to legacy and senior adults, Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas

EXCERPT Despite the certainty of God’s unchanging truth, no academic field of study has remained untouched in this season of human upheaval. This includes the area of Christian education. As times change, each generation ALSO OF INTEREST of believers must take the truths it holds dear and pass them on to the next generation. This means doing the painstaking work of reconnecting PRACTICING TEACHING CHRISTIAN THE NEXT the dots of our discipline so that they build bridges between Scripture EDUCATION GENERATIONS and society, Christ and culture. . . . Since Christian education is an area An Introduction A Comprehensive of practical theology, it involves both Christian educational ministry- for Ministry Guide for Teaching Mark A. Maddix and Christian Formation type academic programs and related ministries in churches and para- James Riley Estep Jr. Terry Linhart, ed. church organizations. More specifically, it involves those ministries and 192 pp. · paper · $23.00 352 pp. · paper · $35.00 disciplines whose direct or indirect purposes relate to supporting or 978-0-8010-3096-3 978-0-8010-9761-4 facilitating the lifelong process of disciple making and life transformation. ebook available ebook available

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A Manual for Preaching The Journey from Text to Sermon Abraham Kuruvilla “Abraham Kuruvilla is a physician-theologian whose work in the field of homiletics is both innovative and firmly Bible based. This manual on preaching is at once practical and theologically rich. It shows not only how-to but also wherefore. Highly recommended!”—Timothy George, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University; general editor of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture “Wise, humble, realistic, vividly illustrated, erudite, comprehensive, constructively contrarian, playful, memorable, but above all helpful for the serious preacher. Kuruvilla’s magnum opus builds upon decades of preaching, equipping preachers, and writing for them. Some homiletics texts are purely theoretical, or the exemplary sermons are so detached from the theory that they could have been written by someone else. Not this volume. Kuruvilla demonstrates how to discern the theology of the pericope and how that theology governs the sermon. This book is not for the lazy. It takes seriously the price preachers must pay to prepare, but it will richly reward those who learn from its precepts and examples.” —Greg R. Scharf, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (emeritus) “In the multitude of books on preaching, Kuruvilla’s book will prove to be of more value than most, whether for novice or experienced preachers. The book does exactly what it claims, helping a preacher to move step-by-step from text to sermon. The book is full of seasoned wisdom, making use of Kuruvilla’s own experience—both his successes Abraham Kuruvilla (PhD, University of Aberdeen) and, occasionally, his failures. He helpfully applies his wisdom through- is senior research professor of preaching and out the book by using the story of Jacob and the Letter to the Ephesians. pastoral ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary. I I recommend it not only for personal enrichment but as a textbook for He authored A Vision for Preaching (a Preaching any class in homiletics.”—Derek Tidball, former principal, London Today Book Award winner) and Privilege the Text!: School of Theology October 2019 A Theological Hermeneutic for Preaching. A past 336 pp. · paper · $29.99 president of the Evangelical Homiletics Society, he CONTENTS 978-0-8010-9863-5 blogs regularly at homiletix.com, writes preaching Introduction Homiletics commentaries, and is a practicing dermatologist. 1. Getting Ready a ebook available 2. Discerning Theology 3. Deriving Application 4. Creating Maps 5. Fleshing Moves 6. Illustrating Ideas 7. Crafting Introductions and Conclusions 8. Producing Manuscripts 9. Delivering Sermons Conclusion Appendix A: Big Idea versus Theological Focus Appendix B: Preaching—Argumentation versus Demonstration Appendix C: Annotated Sermon Manuscript—Ephesians 1:1–14 ALSO OF INTEREST Appendix D: Annotated Sermon Manuscript—Genesis 26:1–33 Index A VISION FOR PREACHING PREACHING WITH Understanding the CULTURAL Heart of Pastoral INTELLIGENCE Ministry Understanding the Abraham Kuruvilla People Who Hear Our Sermons 224 pp. · paper · $24.00 Matthew D. Kim 978-0-8010-9674-7 288 pp. · paper · $22.99 ebook available 978-0-8010-4962-0 ebook available

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Paul’s Idea of Community Spirit and Culture in Early House Churches, 3rd ed. Robert J. Banks This highly readable investigation of the early church explores the revo- lutionary nature, dynamics, and effects of the earliest Christian commu- nities. It introduces readers to the cultural setting of the house churches of biblical times, examines the apostle Paul’s vision of life in the Christian church, and explores how the New Testament model of community applies to Christian practice today. Updated and revised throughout, this fortieth-anniversary edition incorporates recent research, updates the bibliography, and adds a new fictional narrative that depicts the life and times of the early church.

PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS “The book draws fully upon the wealth of recent scholarly analysis of the New Testament churches, but in such a skilled way that the pic- ture is not buried in learning but brought to life for present-day readers. . . . People will be startled to find how much of modern church life has departed from the New Testament spirit. And yet the modern commu- nities still possess in the New Testament, as illuminated through a book like this, the sources from which church life can be reawakened to the community consequences of accepting the Pauline gospel.”—Edwin A. Judge, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (emeritus) “Convinced that Paul’s distinctive contribution to Christianity is his idea of community, Banks demonstrates how this notion informs Paul’s Robert J. Banks (PhD, University of Cambridge) instruction to his churches. . . . It is striking how naturally discussions has taught at various universities and theological of such topics as Paul’s teaching on freedom and on eschatology fall I colleges in Europe, North America, and Asia. He is a within the purview of this stimulating book.”—†Abraham J. Malherbe, visiting professor at Macquarie University in Sydney, Yale University January 2020 Australia, where he serves on staff at the Centre for the History of Christian Thought and Experience. He “Banks’s analysis of the early house churches in their historical 224 pp. · paper · $26.99 is also an adjunct professor at Fuller Theological context has no parallel, in either content or reader accessibility. This up- 978-1-5409-6175-4 Seminary, where he previously served as founding dated edition will stimulate both popular and scholarly reflection on the Pauline Studies, professor of the ministry of the laity and executive political and social as well as the contemporary theological challenge Practical Theology/ director of the De Pree Leadership Center. of the theory and practice of community taught by Paul of Tarsus. I am Church Life very pleased that this excellent, readable, and provocative book is being a ebook available made available to a new generation of readers.”—S. Scott Bartchy, University of California, Los Angeles (emeritus)

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THE CHURCH THE MONK- ACCORDING HOOD OF ALL TO PAUL BELIEVERS Rediscovering the The Monastic Foun- Community Con- dation of Christian formed to Christ Spirituality James W. Thompson Greg Peters 304 pp. · paper · $26.99 224 pp. · paper · $24.99 978-0-8010-4882-1 978-0-8010-9805-5 ebook available ebook available

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The Pastor as Public Theologian Reclaiming a Lost Vision Kevin J. Vanhoozer and Owen Strachan NOW IN PAPER “This is a timely, more than timely—urgent—book. Kevin Vanhoozer, one of our leading theologians, protests the ‘putting asunder’ of theology by American pastors. A ‘great chasm’ has opened up as pastors, more often than not, abandon their vocations as theologians in their congre- gations for careers in which the secular culture calls all the shots. It was not always this way. Vanhoozer and Strachan skillfully fashion insight and discernment to bring us back to what the church ordained us to do.”—†Eugene H. Peterson, Regent College, Vancouver (emeritus) “Preachers today must present biblical truth to people who are more and more resistant to it. I’ve come to the conclusion that ministers need more robust theological education and training than they did when I came into the ministry forty years ago. This book is an important, ringing call for working pastors and preachers to exercise a higher level of theologically informed leadership in our churches.”—Tim Keller, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City “There’s not much wrong with the practice of pastoral ministry that can’t be cured by a good dose of theological refurbishment. This book gives strong impetus for construing the work of the pastor as authorized, energized, and sanctified by the pastor’s theological commitments. A spirited, Spirit-filled book.”—William Willimon, Duke Divinity School; retired bishop, United Methodist Church

“Vanhoozer and Strachan show the original and eschatological unity Kevin J. Vanhoozer (PhD, University of Cambridge) of two things that modernity has tried to pull apart—the vital parish and is research professor of systematic theology at the learned pastor.”—Jason Byassee, Vancouver School of Theology Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He previously I “In a day when the Western church has drifted toward theological taught at Wheaton College and the University of anemia and many of her leaders have failed to faithfully respond to the Edinburgh. He is the author or editor of numerous January 2020 complexities of culture, The Pastor as Public Theologian . . . is offering a books, including Everyday Theology, The Drama of 240 pp. · paper · $19.99 Doctrine, Is There a Meaning in This Text?, and the rich and needed vision for the pastorate.”—Josh Chatraw, Themelios 978-1-5409-6189-1 award-winning Dictionary for Theological Interpre- “This book is among the best available on the nature of the pastorate Theology, Practical tation of the Bible. due to the unique way in which it pulls from historical resources to Theology/Church form a fresh vision of pastoring today. . . . I have only the strongest sen- Owen Strachan (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity Life, Christianity and School) is associate professor of Christian theology timents of support for this work. It will interest pastors, professors, and Culture, Homiletics, at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is theology students on both sides of the Atlantic. . . . An excellent work Leadership a Fellow with the Center for Pastor Theologians. He that is sure to generate discussion about the role of the pastor for years a ebook available to come.”—Benjamin G. White, Reviews in Religion and Theology is the coauthor of The Essential Edwards Collection and the author of Risky Gospel.

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BIBLICAL THE MINISTER AUTHORITY AS MORAL AFTER BABEL THEOLOGIAN Retrieving the Solas in Ethical Dimensions of the Spirit of Mere Pastoral Leadership Protestant Christianity Sondra Wheeler Kevin J. Vanhoozer 160 pp. · paper · $22.00 288 pp. · paper · $21.99 978-0-8010-9784-3 978-1-58743-423-5 ebook available ebook available

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The Leader’s Journey Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation, 2nd ed. Jim Herrington, Trisha Taylor, and R. Robert Creech This book helps pastors and church leaders understand the role their personal transformation as Jesus’s disciples plays in effective congrega- tional leadership. It shifts the focus of leadership from techniques and charisma to spiritual transformation and developing emotional maturity so leaders can effectively lead congregations to embrace change. End-of- chapter discussion questions are included. Regularly used as a textbook over the past fifteen years, this new edition has been revised throughout and includes a greater emphasis on Bowen Family Systems Theory.

EXCERPT In this book, we write about living systems: a different way of thinking about leadership that we have been learning in recent years. This per- spective has changed how we see our role as leaders. Most leadership- development processes focus on “leadership techniques”—essentially a bag of tricks for the leader to use on those they lead. We are learning to go in another direction. We understand that as leaders we are part of a living human system of engagement and relationship, and we must learn to become aware of these systems and navigate them wisely. We focus on managing ourselves rather than managing others.

Jim Herrington (DMin, Houston Graduate School CONTENTS of Theology) is co-owner of The Leader’s Journey, Introduction I which offers coaching and consultation services to help leaders and organizations maximize their PART 1: THE CALL TO PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION 1. The Need for Personal Transformation January 2020 impact. He has served as a pastor to pastors in the greater Houston, Texas, area for thirty years. 2. Following Jesus on the Leadership Journey 256 pp. · paper · $24.99 978-1-5409-6052-8 Trisha Taylor (MA, Southwestern Baptist Theolog- PART 2: LEADING LIVING SYSTEMS Practical Theology/ ical Seminary) is a psychotherapist and pastoral 3. Understanding the System Church Life, Psy- counselor in private practice in Houston. She 4. Thinking Systems, Watching Process previously served as a healthcare chaplain and 5. Becoming a Calm Leader chology/Counseling, is a co-consultant for Ridder Church Renewal at 6. Leading in Uncertain Times Spirituality/Spiritual Western Theological Seminary. PART 3: FAMILY PATTERNS Formation, Leadership a ebook available R. Robert Creech (PhD, Baylor University) is Hubert H. 7. Going Home Again and Gladys S. Raborn Professor of Pastoral Leader- 8. The Nuclear Family ship and director of pastoral ministries at George W. PART 4: THE SPIRIT AND THE JOURNEY Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University. He 9. The Spiritual Life and the Path to Transformation is the author of Family Systems and Congregational 10. Learning to Learn Again Life and coauthor of Ethics for Christian Ministry. 11. Thinking Systems as a Christian Epilogue ALSO BY THE AUTHOR Appendix A: Constructing a Family Diagram FAMILY ETHICS FOR Appendix B: Developing a Rhythm of Spiritual Practices SYSTEMS AND CHRISTIAN Appendix C: Bowen-Based Training Programs CONGREGA- MINISTRY Appendix D: Recommended Reading TIONAL LIFE Moral Formation for Appendix E: Glossary A Map for Ministry Twenty-First-Century R. Robert Creech Leaders Indexes 240 pp. · paper · $27.99 Joe E. Trull and R. Robert Creech 978-1-5409-6037-5 288 pp. · paper · $26.99 ebook available 978-0-8010-9831-4 ebook available

56 For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY, AND FORMATION Leadership in Christian Perspective Biblical Foundations and Contemporary Practices for Servant Leaders Justin A. Irving and Mark L. Strauss “Irving and Strauss intentionally set out on a daunting task to deliver a fully integrated and biblically rooted perspective on Christian leadership. The genius of their work is found in the integration of models and what then emerges. Empowerment becomes the thread that connects them all. Jesus Christ remains the greatest leadership role model, and without question their mission for this work is accomplished. I highly recommend this book to all Christian leaders!”—Tami Heim, Christian Leadership Alliance “Irving and Strauss have provided a solid academic textbook on leadership, based on principles that have stood the test of time and on relevant biblical truths. Their combined expertise has produced a book that will inform those wanting a clear and comprehensive overview of Christian leadership.”—Marshall Shelley, Denver Seminary; contributing editor to CTPastors.com “Irving and Strauss deliver a book that is robust from a biblical and scholarly perspective, and the message resonates—to seek not our own but seek to serve.” —Kathleen Patterson, Regent University Now Available 224 pp. · paper · $22.99 Justin A. Irving (PhD, Regent University) is professor of ministry leadership and director of 978-1-5409-6033-7 I the DMin Program at Bethel Seminary. Practical Theology/Church Life, Mark L. Strauss (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is University Professor of New Testament Leadership at Bethel Seminary. a ebook available

Shepherding God’s People A Guide to Faithful and Fruitful Pastoral Ministry Siang-Yang Tan Foreword by John Ortberg “Dr. Tan shares with us the wisdom of his years of academic and pastoral insight. This book is packed with exhaustive research and lived experience. I recommend it highly.”—Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline and Streams of Living Water “Tan is an astute, experienced, and wise guide for those called to shepherd Christ’s church. In Shepherding God’s People, readers will discover a wealth of knowledge and counsel for carrying out their pastoral vocations powerfully, sanely, and safely. Highly recommended.”—Chris Hall, president of Renovaré “Rarely does a person in ministry discover a book that combines compre- hensive scholarly research, deep spiritual wisdom, and practical resources for the nitty-gritty work of nurturing a community of faith. Dr. Tan has written such a book. Shepherding God’s People will serve as an invaluable primer for men and women entering ministry and as a source of deep enrichment and encour- agement for veteran pastors.”—Laura R. Harbert, Fuller Theological Seminary and Fuller Graduate School of Psychology Now Available 272 pp. · paper · $22.99

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The Pastor in a Secular Age Ministry to People Who No Longer Need a God Andrew Root MINISTRY IN A SECULAR AGE “We are embedded in and pervaded by what Charles Taylor called a ‘secular age.’ The implications of Taylor’s analysis of secularity are enormous, but few have taken up the challenge to look through Taylor at ministry in our world. Andrew Root has, and he has done so success- fully and spectacularly. We need to take up the challenge with Root, listen to him, and extend his insights into our local churches.”—Scot McKnight, Northern Seminary “This book is a must-read for anyone preparing for pastoral ministry or currently in ministry. Highly readable, it seeks to reclaim a pastoral identity that is rooted in the divine action of a ministering God. Building on the work of Charles Taylor, Root first lays out the historical evolution of the current hollowing out of pastoral identity through an excellent exploration of six pastors from Augustine to Rick Warren. Then, turning to Foucault, Jenson, and Old Testament texts, Root boldly asserts the identity of God as one who ministers to his people. Root encourages pastors to reclaim an identity based on their participation in God’s acts of ministry.”—Annette Brownlee, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto “Good books help you see what you couldn’t see before—like why pastoring is so difficult. Better books help you see the work of God despite the millennia of obstacles we have thrown up against divine Andrew Root (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) agency. Root thinks the living God can break through our pastoral is Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and malaise. Reading him, I found myself not only agreeing but learning and I Family Ministry at Luther Seminary. He is the author delighting and looking anew for the God who pastors us all.”—Jason of numerous books, including Faith Formation in Byassee, Vancouver School of Theology Now Available a Secular Age, Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker, The Children of Divorce, Revisiting Relational Youth Min- “An inspiring read and a wonderful resource for ministers and others 320 pp. · paper · $26.99 istry, and Relationships Unfiltered, and the coauthor who care about the role of the church and the vocation of ministry today. 978-0-8010-9847-5 (with Kenda Creasy Dean) of The Theological Turn in Drawing from his in-depth understanding of Charles Taylor’s philo- Practical Theology/ Youth Ministry. sophical insight, and utilizing case studies of pastors from history and Church Life, Spirituality/ the present, Root offers a compelling portrait of a fresh and invigorating Spiritual Formation, way to approach the vocation of ministry. This is a timely and significant Youth Ministry, resource for churches, seminaries, and pastors, a vision for ministering Leadership in the immanent frame.”—Kyle Roberts, United Theological Seminary a ebook available of the Twin Cities

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Always On Practicing Faith in a New Media Landscape Angela Williams Gorrell THEOLOGY FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD “This book couldn’t be more timely. More and more our lives and identities are being worked out in digital spaces that are always on. So we are asked to be always on, performing and reforming our identities, seeking likes and retweets to confirm our being. What does this mean for formation into the life and death of Jesus Christ? What does it mean for the pastoral task of building community? Gorrell takes up the chal- lenge in Always On. This is an exciting, deep, and well-written project that promises to get you thinking. Dive in!”—Andrew Root, Luther Seminary; author of The Pastor in a Secular Age “A timely and important call to focus on who and what matters even amid the distractions that vie for our attention. Rather than merely asking us to turn off our devices, Gorrell invites us to turn on the possibilities of ‘hybrid faithful living’ and of caring for others across the digital divide. Highly recommended.”—Craig Detweiler, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology; author of Selfies: Searching for the Image of God in a Digital Age “Gorrell offers a compelling Christian vision of the good life within the landscape of new media. She demonstrates that this landscape is neither simply life-negating nor simply life-affirming and that it’s possible to nurture a Christian hybrid existence that reflects God’s nonviolent and compassionate love for creation today and into the future.”—Deanna Angela Williams Gorrell (PhD, Fuller Theological Thompson, author of The Virtual Body of Christ in a Suffering World Seminary) is assistant professor of practical theology “Using her background as a pastor, theologian, and new media at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor I researcher, Gorrell invites us to consider how new media affects every University. She previously served as associate aspect of our lives and how easily we can find ourselves lost in the research scholar for metrics and evaluation, field Now Available process. A helpful, practical book on one of the most pressing and development, and public engagement at the Yale 208 pp. · paper · $22.99 real-life struggles we experience today.”—Chap Clark, St. Andrew’s Center for Faith and Culture at Yale Divinity School, 978-1-5409-6009-2 Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, California; author of Hurt 2.0 where she worked on the Theology of Joy and Christian Education, and Adoptive Church the Good Life project with Miroslav Volf. Gorrell Christianity and researches, writes, leads workshops, trains, and Culture, Practical CONTENTS consults regarding the relationship between new Theology/Church Life, Introduction media culture, joy, and visions of the good life. 1. Interested Conversation Spirituality/ 2. Traversing the New Media Terrain Spiritual Formation, 3. Shaping Stories Youth Ministry 4. Online Jesus a ebook available 5. The Convergence 6. Glorious Possibilities Epilogue Index ALSO OF INTEREST

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Gospel Allegiance What Faith in Jesus Misses for Salvation in Christ Matthew W. Bates Is faith in Jesus enough for salvation? Perhaps, says Matthew Bates, but we’re missing pieces of the gospel. The biblical gospel can never change. Yet our understanding of the gospel must change. The church needs an allegiance shift. Popular pastoral resources on the gospel are causing widespread confusion. Bates shows that the biblical gospel is different, fuller, and more beautiful than we have been led to believe. He explains that saving faith doesn’t come through trust in Jesus’s death on the cross alone but through allegiance to Christ the king. There is only one true gospel and one required response: allegiance. Bates ignited conversation with his influential bookSalvation by Allegiance Alone. Here he goes deeper while making his acclaimed teaching on salvation more accessible and experiential for believers who want to better understand and share the gospel. Gospel Allegiance includes a guide for further conversation, making it ideal for students, church groups, pastors, and leaders.

ENDORSEMENTS “We in the Protestant tradition believe the church is always reform- ing, but this reforming must retain a focused eye on Scripture. Matthew Bates’s Gospel Allegiance reforms the gospel of evangelicalism by under- Matthew W. Bates (PhD, University of Notre Dame) taking an adventurous journey through gospel texts in the New Testa- is associate professor of theology at Quincy Uni- ment. He challenges major pastor-theologians to give a more accurate gospel by adding his own strong voice—one of many highlights. Never Q versity. He is the author of Salvation by Allegiance Alone, named the Jesus Creed 2017 Book of the Year strident, never exceeding the clarity of Scripture, but always relentless in its conviction that the true gospel deserves to be given its fullness— September 2019 and one of the Best Books of 2017 by Englewood Review of Books. He has also written The Birth of Gospel Allegiance is a must-read for the church.”—Scot McKnight, 272 pp. · paper · $17.99 the Trinity and The Hermeneutics of the Apostolic Northern Seminary; author of The King Jesus Gospel 978-1-58743-429-7 Proclamation. Bates is cofounder and cohost of the “Arresting and provocative, with the aim of cultivating faithfulness, Evangelism, Practical popular OnScript podcast. Bates’s newest book zeroes in on the questions Christians are asking, or Theology/Church Life should be. His approachable prose invites readers to deep and challenging a ebook available reflection that results in action. I am eager to give my students and my parishioners this tool so that we can all engage with the glory of the gospel afresh.”—Amy Peeler, Wheaton College “This book cuts straight to the point, and if I’m honest, it hurts. You will find yourself simultaneously stepping back in shock and leaning in with intrigue, but at the end of the day you will find yourself on your knees in surrender to the only One worthy of your allegiance.”—Kyle Idleman, teaching pastor, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Kentucky; author of Not a Fan ALSO OF INTEREST

SALVATION BY THE FOURFOLD ALLEGIANCE GOSPEL ALONE A Theological Reading Rethinking Faith, of the New Testament Works, and the Gospel Portraits of Jesus of Jesus the King Francis Watson Matthew W. Bates 224 pp. · paper · $21.99 256 pp. · paper · $24.99 978-0-8010-9889-5 978-0-8010-9797-3 ebook available ebook available

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On the Road with Saint Augustine A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts James K. A. Smith Following James K. A. Smith’s influentialYou Are What You Love, this book shows how Augustine can be a pilgrim guide to a spirituality that meets the complicated world we live in.

ENDORSEMENTS “On the Road with Saint Augustine is a learned, large-hearted, and quite lively introduction to Augustine, or to life by way of Augustine, or to God by way of both. The variety of Smith’s references is astonishing, as is the seamless way he moves among them. I expect many modern readers will find themselves—and, crucially, much more than them- selves—in this book.”—Christian Wiman, author of My Bright Abyss and Every Riven Thing “Smith opens this book by placing the contemporary culture of seeking the real, authentic self alongside the works of Augustine; then he continues by placing our contemporary experience alongside Augustine’s biography; both moves yield a fund of interesting insights.” —Charles Taylor, author of A Secular Age “Fascinating, engrossing, insightful, beautifully written, and often brilliant, this new book will open up the story and spirituality of St. Augustine to a new generation of readers and seekers.”—James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage “As the author well says, this is not a book about St. Augustine. James K. A. Smith (PhD, Villanova University) is But it certainly is a guide for reading Augustine as he wrote and would a popular speaker who has written many books, probably prefer to be read, with a restless heart.”—Justo L. González, including Awaiting the King, Imagining the Kingdom, Q author of The Mestizo Augustine How (Not) to Be Secular, and the Christianity Today Book Award winners You Are What You Love, Desiring “Augustine of Hippo is the patron saint of restless hearts. Now October 2019 the Kingdom, and Who’s Afraid of Postmodernism? James K. A. Smith, long one of our most interesting theological think- 256 pp. · cloth · $24.99 He is professor of philosophy at Calvin University, ers, both orthodox and outlier, reintroduces this figure who is at once 978-1-58743-389-4 where he holds the Gary and Henrietta Byker Chair strange and familiar, ancient and contemporary. This book is a journey Christianity and in Applied Reformed Theology and Worldview. He into the greatest journey of all, and a delight to read. Highly recom- Culture, Philosophy, was editor in chief of Comment magazine from 2013 mended.”—Krista Tippett, founder and CEO, The On Being Project; Spirituality/ to 2018 and is now editor in chief of Image journal. host, On Being; curator, The Civil Conversations Project Smith has written for Christianity Today, First Things, Spiritual Formation “It is a fundamental Augustinian trope that we are not home. Here the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA a ebook available Jamie Smith riffs with unrivaled depth and texture on what it means to Today, and the Washington Post. be in via—to be on the way—to be not at home. I am grateful, and I will keep this book with me as I pilgrim.”—Lauren Winner, author of The Dangers of Christian Practice and Still “On the Road with Saint Augustine is a spiritual reflection that reminds us why the ancient saint is not only essential for us but inescapable. With Augustine as guide, Smith takes the reader on a tour of the human ALSO BY THE AUTHOR heart. Profound, personal, and fast-paced, the book will nourish readers in almost any spiritual state.”—Kyle Harper, University of Oklahoma YOU ARE WHAT CULTURAL YOU LOVE LITURGIES The Spiritual Power 3-VOLUME of Habit BOXED SET James K. A. Smith James K. A. Smith 224 pp. · cloth · $19.99 720 pp. · paper · $66.99 978-1-58743-380-1 978-1-5409-6045-0 ebook available

For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. 63 ALSO OF INTEREST Faith for Exiles 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock with Aly Hawkins In a series of groundbreaking studies, David Kinnaman and his team at Barna Group uncovered the reasons young people are increasingly resisting and rejecting the church. But the news isn’t all bleak. Recent analysis of Barna’s rich store of data reveals a hidden hope: the church already has the resources to meet young people’s deepest desires and most pressing needs—if only church leaders rediscover them and put them into practice. In Faith for Exiles, David Kinnaman and former executive director of Youth Specialties Mark Matlock reveal five formational practices that have the power to cultivate resilient faith in the next generation. Drawing on never-before- released data, Kinnaman and Matlock show readers that God has not given up on the next generation. The church is needed, now more than ever, to disciple and empower young Jesus followers—and to learn from them.

September 2019 David Kinnaman is president of Barna Group, a leading research and communications 240 pp. · cloth · $21.99 company that works with churches, nonprofits, and businesses. A 978-0-8010-1315-7 Mark Matlock is principal at the consulting firm WisdomWorks, former executive director Christianity and Culture, for Youth Specialties, and creator of the PlanetWisdom student conferences. Evangelism, Youth Ministry, Practical Theology/Church Life a ebook available

Our Bodies Tell God’s Story Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, and Gender Christopher West Foreword by Eric Metaxas In response to a world awash in sexual chaos and gender confusion, this book offers a bold and thoroughly biblical look at the meaning of the body, sex, gender, and marriage. Bestselling author, cultural commentator, and popular theologian Christopher West is one of the world’s most recognized teachers of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. He specializes in making this teaching accessible to all Christians, with particular attention to evangelicals. In our post-sexual-revolution world, we need to remember that our bodies tell a divine story and proclaim the gospel itself. As male and female, and in the call to become “one flesh,” our bodies reveal a “great mystery” that mirrors Christ’s love for the church (Eph. 5:31–32). This book provides a redemptive rather than repressive approach to sexual purity, explores the true meaning of sex and marriage, and offers a compelling vision of what it means to be created male and female. January 2020 192 pp. · paper · $17.99 Christopher West serves as president and senior lecturer for the Theology of the Body Q 978-1-58743-427-3 Institute. His global lectures, bestselling books, multiple audio and video programs, and Spirituality/Spiritual Formation, popular podcast have made him one of the world’s most recognized teachers of John Theology Paul II’s Theology of the Body. a ebook available

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Narrative Apologetics Sharing the Relevance, Joy, and Wonder of the Christian Faith Alister E. McGrath The Bible is a narrative—the story of God’s creation, humankind’s fall, and God’s plan of redemption. And it is filled with countless smaller stories that teach us about people, history, and the nature of God. It’s no surprise that God would choose to reveal himself to us in story—after all, he hardwired us for story. Despite this, we so often attempt to share our faith with others not through story but through systems, arguments, and talking points—methods that appeal only to our mind and neglect our imagination and our emotions. In this groundbreaking book, scholar and author Alister McGrath lays a foundation for narrative apologetics. Exploring four major biblical narratives, enduring stories from our culture such as Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, and personal narratives from people such as Augustine of Hippo and Chuck Colson, McGrath shows how we can both understand and share our faith in terms of story.

Alister E. McGrath (DPhil and DD, University of Oxford; Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts) is the Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion A at Oxford University and director of the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion. He is the author October 2019 of many books, including The Dawkins Delusion?. 176 pp. · paper · $15.99 McGrath also serves as the Gresham Professor of 978-0-8010-7577-3 Divinity, a public professorship in the City of London, Apologetics established in 1597, that promotes the public a ebook available engagement of theology with the leading issues of the day.

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MERE RESTLESS FAITH DISCIPLESHIP Holding Evangelical Growing in Wisdom Beliefs in a World of and Hope Contested Labels Alister E. McGrath Richard J. Mouw 176 pp. · paper · $16.99 192 pp. · paper · $19.99 978-0-8010-9422-4 978-1-58743-392-4 USA and Canada only ebook available ebook available

For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. 65 ALSO OF INTEREST Beating Guns Hope for People Who Are Weary of Violence Shane Claiborne and Michael Martin “Sometimes we get stuck in our frustration with problems that seem like they will never go away. This book is how we get unstuck on guns.”—Shaun King, writer, speaker, and activist “As a Black woman, mother, and reconciler who has witnessed countless parents losing their children to gun violence, one of my greatest concerns is to find a way to stop this senseless loss of life. That’s why I highly recommend this timely, relevant, and necessary book!”—Brenda Salter McNeil, author of Roadmap to Reconciliation and A Credible Witness “With mass shootings regularly in the news, this powerful, provocative new book is not only timely but critical reading.”—Michael Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church “A must for those who care but who have not yet cared enough to weigh in actively for the sake of an abundant life that overrides the lethal power of fear.”—Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary

Now Available Shane Claiborne is a bestselling author, renowned activist, and sought-after speaker. 288 pp. · paper · $19.99 He is the visionary founder of The Simple Way in Philadelphia, president of Red Letter Q 978-1-58743-413-6 Christians, and author of numerous books. Public Affairs, Ethics, Spirituality/ Michael Martin, a Mennonite pastor turned blacksmith, is founder and executive director Spiritual Formation of RAWtools Inc. and blogs at RAWtools.org. a ebook available

I Was Hungry Cultivating Common Ground to End an American Crisis Jeremy K. Everett Foreword by David Beckmann “Jesus taught us that how we treat the least among us is how we treat him. ‘It was me,’ Jesus says very directly. Everett, a respected advocate for the hungry, does what few do well; he connects faith to public policy.”—Jim Wallis, New York Times bestselling author of America’s Original Sin; president of Sojourners; editor-in-chief of Sojourners magazine “This is a must-read, and my hope is that we all allow it to speak to us, to challenge us, despite our many different walks of life, political persuasions, and perspectives, to participate together in ‘bending our universe towards justice.’” —Heather Reynolds, Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities, University of Notre Dame “This book is Everett at his best. Part prophetic call to action, part how-to manual—with plenty of encouragement as we face the challenges ahead—it is deeply theological, profoundly practical, and intensely hopeful.”—Victor J. Hinojosa, Honors Program, Baylor University Now Available 176 pp. · paper · $16.99 Jeremy K. Everett (MDiv, Baylor University) is the founder and executive director of the Q 978-1-58743-424-2 Texas Hunger Initiative. A noted advocate for the hungry, he served on the National Com- Public Affairs, Ethics mission on Hunger, has spent over two decades ministering to the poor, and frequently a ebook available speaks on poverty, hunger, community development, and social entrepreneurship.

66 For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. ALSO OF INTEREST The Church of Us vs. Them Freedom from a Faith That Feeds on Making Enemies David E. Fitch “This is a book for our time. The sad reality of our churches and our individual lives is that we have participated in, as well as perpetuated, what David Fitch calls the ‘enemy-making machine.’ With penetrating analysis of our compromised social condition, Fitch offers a way to move beyond the hostile culture of ‘othering’ that has damaged our witness to Christ. I couldn’t put this book down.”—Rich Villodas, lead pastor, New Life Fellowship, Queens, New York City “Fitch once again calls the church to a better way—that is, the ways that are reflective of the good news of the gospel. While the church continues to experience challenging times, it has been the practice of many to lean on enemy making, antagonisms, strife, and divisiveness. This is the book for such a time as this. As a ‘prisoner of hope,’ I long for the church to lean into a better, more loving, and more gracious imagination for what it means to be the church on mission.”—Tara Beth Leach, senior pastor of PazNaz; author of Emboldened

David E. Fitch (PhD, Northwestern University) is the B. R. Lindner Chair of Evangelical Now Available Theology at Northern Seminary and the cofounder of Missio Alliance. He is the founding 224 pp. · cloth · $21.99 pastor of Life on the Vine Christian Community and is currently on the pastoral staff at 978-1-58743-414-3 Q Peace of Christ Church in Westmont, Illinois. Christianity and Culture, Evangelicalism, Practical Theology/ Church Life, Leadership a ebook available

Romans Disarmed Resisting Empire, Demanding Justice Sylvia C. Keesmaat and Brian J. Walsh “Sylvia and Brian are two of my favorite Bible scholars. Whether you’re over-churched or under-churched, they stir in you a fresh curiosity for the Bible. This new book is perfect for scholars and new Bible readers alike, and for everyone in between.”—Shane Claiborne, author, activist, and cofounder of Red Letter Christians “If you want to hear—and experience—Paul’s letter to the Jewish and gentile Christ-followers in Rome as you never have, read this book. And re-read it. Keesmaat and Walsh bring the message of Romans into dialogue with our lives today, as we struggle to be faithful to the good news of Messiah Jesus in our own imperial context.”—J. Richard Middleton, Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College “Building on recent scholarship, this brilliant study engages the original audience, who labored under the shadow of empire, in a way that brings its message to life for similarly struggling North American Christians.”—Ched Myers, Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries Now Available Sylvia C. Keesmaat (DPhil, University of Oxford) is adjunct professor of biblical studies 416 pp. · paper · $26.99 at Trinity College and Wycliffe College and biblical scholar in residence at St. James 978-1-58743-284-2 Q Anglican Church in Fenelon Falls. Pauline Studies, Christianity and Brian J. Walsh (PhD, McGill University) is a Christian Reformed campus minister at the Culture, Ethics, Spirituality/ University of Toronto and an adjunct professor of theology at Trinity College and Wycliffe Spiritual Formation College. a ebook available

For the most complete and updated information on these titles, visit www.bakeracademic.com or www.brazospress.com. 67 ALSO OF INTEREST Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse Reading the Bible with Survivors Elaine A. Heath “A remarkable resource for healing the wounds of sexual abuse. Heath is a courageous companion into texts familiar and loved as well as texts avoided and ignored.”—Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, North Carolina Conference, United Methodist Church “The journey of recovery from sexual abuse is both scarred and sacred. As a survivor of sexual assault, Heath goes with the reader into this difficult reality. Joining with the vast numbers of women, men, girls, and boys who are survi- vors of sexual abuse, Heath offers her unique contribution to the #MeToo movement.”—Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University “Through biblical narratives from both the Old and New Testaments, our eyes are opened to the prevalence of abuse among us. Everyone needs to read and discuss this book.”—David W. Baker, Ashland Theological Seminary “Should be required reading for every seminary.”—Jaime Clark-Soles, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University Now Available

224 pp. · paper · $17.99 Elaine A. Heath (PhD, Duquesne University) is professor of missional and pastoral theol- Q 978-1-58743-428-0 ogy at Duke Divinity School. An ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, she is a Practical Theology/Church Life, frequent retreat speaker and has experience as a pastor and spiritual director. She has Psychology/Counseling, Spirituality/ written a number of books. Spiritual Formation a ebook available

How the Body of Christ Talks Recovering the Practice of Conversation in the Church C. Christopher Smith “In a world full of talking heads and devoid of attentive ears, Smith’s prac- tical book teaches us through poetic metaphors, useful advice, and theological wisdom how to be present to one another. How the Body of Christ Talks shows us a way of healthy, soulful dialogue.”—Carol Howard Merritt, author of Healing Spiritual Wounds “At the core of every church is the wonder of conversation. Without it we are empty. So open this book, delve deeply into the dynamics of conversation. Explore Smith’s suggestions for opening this space and making way for God’s healing power. Read How the Body of Christ Talks and be schooled by one of the best in the art of conversation.”—David Fitch, Northern Seminary; author of Faithful Presence

C. Christopher Smith is a writer, community developer, and editor of The Englewood Review of Books. He coauthored the award-winning Slow Church and authored Reading for the Common Good. Smith is a member of Englewood Christian Church in Indianapolis, Now Available a congregation that has been learning to talk together for over two decades. 224 pp. · paper · $16.99 Q 978-1-58743-411-2 Literature/Arts/Communication, Christianity and Culture, Practical Theology/Church Life, Spirituality/ Spiritual Formation, Leadership a ebook available

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Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause An Unexpected Spiritual Journey Cheryl Bridges Johns Menopause is a dramatic but largely overlooked developmental window to the second half of life. Although today’s women are more aware of and actively involved in mapping their menopausal journey than gen- erations before, many still do not see menopause as a time of important psychological and spiritual transformation. This book goes far beyond hot flashes and gets to the very heart of the mid-life journey, helping women find their unique voice and speak their truth in an era of #MeToo and #ChurchToo. Coming alongside readers as a wise spiritual guide, pastor, and theologian, Cheryl Bridges Johns identifies seven key developmental “tasks” of menopause and gives practical ways women can embrace each one. She encourages women to view these tasks as gifts as they experience the remarkable physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation that occurs in this stage of life. Written in a warm and conversational tone, this book helps women chart a course for the future, leading them to a renewed sense of identity, a more focused vision for life, and a deeper spirituality. Each chapter includes guided questions for personal reflection and study questions for group discussion.

EXCERPT Menopause is much more than a time of biological change. It is more than a time for focusing on hormones and our physical bodies. It is a Cheryl Bridges Johns (PhD, Southern Baptist crisis containing multiple dimensions, including the psychological and Theological Seminary) is the Robert E. Fisher Chair the spiritual. Menopause is a time of life that is ripe with ‘Holy Spirit of Spiritual Renewal at Pentecostal Theological Q moments’—events initiated and maintained by God’s transforming Seminary. She has researched the ways human grace. The goal of the menopausal journey is not that we merely adapt development intersects with spiritual transformation March 2020 but that we be transformed into a new way of being in the world. . . . for over three decades. Johns was formerly co-pastor 240 pp. · paper · $17.99 I offer Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause as a guide for claiming the of New Covenant Church of God in Cleveland, 978-1-58743-439-6 opportunities for transformation during menopause. . . . Tennessee. She is a leading ecumenist, representing Christianity and You may be one of those lucky women who breeze through menopause the Pentecostal movement in several venues, and is Culture, Psychology/ without some of the more distressing symptoms. It is still important to past president of the Society for Pentecostal Studies. Counseling, Spirituality/ achieve menopause’s developmental tasks. Successful achievement of these tasks means you will be more fully able to face the challenges of Spiritual Formation the second half of life. a ebook available

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