How the Bible Came to Us

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2012–2013 Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary publications Including publication projects of AMBS faculty, staff, and students and Institute of Mennonite Studies

BOOKS Berges, Ulrich F. The Book of Isaiah: Its Composition and Final Form. Hebrew Bible Monographs 46. Sheffield, UK: Sheffield Phoenix Press, 2012. Translated by Millard C. Lind from the German original: Das Buch Jesaja: Komposition und Endgestalt (Freiburg: Herder, 1998). Hollinger-Janzen, Rod, Nancy J. Myers, and Jim Bertsche, eds. The Jesus Tribe: Grace Stories from Congo’s Mennonites 1912–2012. A Project of Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission. Elkhart, IN: Institute of Mennonite Studies, 2012. Copublished with Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism. Published in collaboration with Mennonite Church of Congo, Evangelical Mennonite Church of Congo, and Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission. Horsch, James E., John D. Rempel, and Eldon D. Nafziger, eds. According to the Grace Given to Her: The Ministry of Emma Sommers Richards. Elkhart, IN: Institute of Mennonite Studies, 2013. Kreider, Alan. English Chantries: The Road to Dissolution, reprint ed. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2012. ———, and Eleanor Kreider. Japanese translation of Worship and Mission after Christendom. Published in Kakehashi 104–10 (2011–13). Kropf, Marlene, and Daniel Schrock, eds. An Open Place: The Ministry of Group Spiritual Direction. New York: Morehouse Publishing, 2012. MULEBO NDANDULA, Vincent, Jean-Félix CIMBALANGA WA MPOYI, and BELEJI MWATHA Jackson. 100 Ans de Mission Mennonite en République Démocratique du Congo: Témoignages des Apports Locaux 1912– 2012. Elkhart, IN: Institute of Mennonite Studies, 2012. Copublished with Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism. Published in collaboration with Mennonite Church of Congo, Evangelical Mennonite Church of Congo, and Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission. Schipani, Daniel S., ed. Multifaith Views in Spiritual Care. Kitchener, ON: Pandora Press, 2013. Swartley, Willard M. Health, Healing, and the Church’s Mission: Biblical Perspectives and Moral Priorities. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2012. ———. John. Believers Church Bible Commentary. Loren Johns, New Testament editor. Harrisonburg, VA: Herald Press, 2013.

DISSERTATIONS AND THESES Jacobs, Rachel Miller. “With All Our Strength: Reading the Bible with Heart, Mind, and Soul.” DMin thesis, McCormick Theological Seminary, 2013. Kaethler, Andrew Brubacher. “The Unruliness of Language: Language, Methodology, and Epistemology in the Thought of John Howard Yoder.” PhD diss., Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, 2013. Marzouk, Safwat A. “Not a Lion but a Dragon: The Monstrification of Egypt in the Book of Ezekiel.” PhD diss., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2012.

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Rudy-Froese, Allan. “God’s Grace and Christian Ethics in the Preached Sermon: Bringing Lutheran Proclamation of God’s Grace Together with Anabaptist-Mennonite Ethical Teaching.” PhD diss., Toronto School of Theology, University of St. Michael’s College, 2012.

JOURNALS Mission Focus: Annual Review 20 (2012). Edited by Walter Sawatsky. Published by Mission Studies Center of AMBS. After formal reports on missiologies in transition since 1990 from five major Mennonite agencies including Mennonite Central Committee, there follow testimonials from other agencies illustrating their transformations. Contributors to articles included AMBS alumni: Alain Epp Weaver, Jai Prakash Masih, Richard Hirschler, Byrdalene Horst, Willis Horst, Dorothy Yoder Nyce; and book review by Ted Koontz. Religion in Eastern Europe 32, no. 1–4 (February, May, August, and November 2012). Edited by Walter Sawatsky and Paul Mojzes. Sponsored by Christians Associated for Relations with Eastern Europe, produced and distributed from AMBS. Religion in Eastern Europe ceased publication at the end of 2012; some Occasional Papers edited by Paul Mojzes may appear in the future. Vision: A Journal for Church and Theology 13, no. 2 (Fall 2012). Edited by Mary H. Schertz. Copublished by Institute of Mennonite Studies (AMBS) and Institute for Theology and the Church (Canadian Mennonite University). Theme: Rethinking Discipleship. Vision: A Journal for Church and Theology 14, no. 1 (Spring 2013). Edited by Irma Fast Dueck. Copublished by Institute of Mennonite Studies (AMBS) and Institute for Theology and the Church (Canadian Mennonite University). Theme: Upside-Down Church.

ARTICLES AND ESSAYS Alexis-Baker, Nekeisha. “Doesn’t the Bible Say That Humans Are More Important than Animals?” In A Faith Embracing All Creatures: Addressing Commonly Asked Questions about Christian Care for Animals, edited by Tripp York and Andy Alexis-Baker. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2012. Brenneman, Laura. “Bible Insight.” Gather ’Round: Hearing and Sharing God’s Good News. Copublished by the Brethren Press and the Mennonite Publishing Network, Spring 2013. Chupp, Ruben. “Naomi.” In Fifty Shades of Grace: Stories of Inspiration and Promise, edited by Melodie M. Davis. Harrisonburg, VA: Herald Press, 2013. Desjardins, Caitlin Michelle. “From the Place Where We Are Right: A Thanksgiving of Doubts and Loves.” State of Formation forum. Online: http://www.stateofformation.org/2012/ 11/from-the-place-where-we-are-right-a-thanksgiving-of-doubts-and-loves/. ———. “How Great the Darkness: A Prayer for Newtown.” State of Formation forum. Online: http://www.stateofformation.org/2012/12/how-great-the-darkness-a-prayer-for- newton/. ———. “Mennonite Strips the Little Black Dress: On Being Mennonite, Gay and Naked.” Rhubarb: A Publication of the Mennonite Literary Society 32 (Spring 2013).

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———. “The Mercy of Margarine.” CONSP!RE Magazine blog, March 1, 2013. Online: http:// conspiremag.com/the-mercy-of-margarine/. ———. “On Being with Dying: A Story of Squirrels and Little Girls.” State of Formation forum. Online: http://www.stateofformation.org/2012/10/on-being-with-dying-a-story-of- squirrels-and-little-girls/. ———. “Seven Things Everyone Needs to Know about Queer Sex.” Geez: Holy Mischief in an Age of Fast Faith 29 (Spring 2013): 55. ———. “To Work the Earth of My Heart: Memorizing the Sermon on the Mount.” State of Formation forum. Online: http://www.stateofformation.org/2013/01/to-work-the-earth- of-my-heart-memorizing-the-sermon-on-the-mount/. Harker, Ryan. “Learning to Be Thankful for My Father.” CONSP!RE 5 no. 1 (Winter 2013): 34–35. Hutton, Jeremy, and Safwat Marzouk. “The Morphology of the tG-stem on Hebrew and tirgaltî in Hos 11:3.” Journal of Hebrew Scriptures 12 (January 1, 2012). Online: http://www.academia. edu/1827199/_The_Morphology_of_the_tG-Stem_in_Hebrew_and_Tirgalti_in_Hos_11_3._. Koontz, Gayle Gerber. “Divine Call, Reluctant Blessing: Ordination of Women in Mennonite Church USA.” In According to the Grace Given to Her: The Ministry of Emma Sommers Richards, 103–20, edited by James E. Horsch, John D. Rempel, Eldon D. Nafziger. Elkhart, IN: Institute of Mennonite Studies, 2013. Kotva, Joseph J., Jr. “Anabaptist-Descended Groups.” In Religion: A Clinical Guide for Nurses, edited by Elizabeth Johnston Taylor, 101–8. New York: Springer Publishing Company, 2012. ———. “Health, Healing and the Church’s Mission: A Review Essay.” Sharing the Practice 35, no. 3 (2012): 10–11. Kreider, Alan. “Apprentices in Faith: Ten Proposals for Our Day, Inspired by Third-Century Baptism Practices.” The Messenger 51, no. 4 (2013), 6–8. Navarro, Martin. “Power Tools.” CONSP!RE 4, no. 4 (Fall 2012), 38–39. Raid, Elizabeth A. Devotionals, November 19–25. Rejoice! Daily Devotional Readings, September, October, November, 2012. ———. “Touched by Grace.” In Fifty Shades of Grace: Stories of Inspiration and Promise, edited by Melodie M. Davis. Harrisonburg, VA: Herald Press, 2013. Rodriguez Blough, Cristina. “Dreams of Hope: The Lord Reigns! A Biblical Reflection on Psalm 24:1.” The Mennonite 16, no. 3 (March 2013), 26–27. Rudy-Froese, Allan. “Learning from Luther on Christian Discipleship.” Vision: A Journal for Church and Theology 13, no. 2 (Fall 2012): 55–63. Sawatsky, Walter. “Glimpses Behind the Curtain—Surveillance Pressure during Church Delegation Visits.” Religion in Eastern Europe 20, no. 4 (November 2012): 41–46. ———. “Mission.” Mennonitisches Lexikon, revised series, 2nd volume on topics, April 2013. ———. “Overcoming the Soviet-Era Legacy of Secrecy.” East-West Church and Ministry Report 21, no. 1 (Winter 2013): 14–15. ———. “Serious Mission Partners in Eastern Europe: Reflections on 20 Years of Post- communism.” Mission Focus: Annual Review 20 (2013): 144–68.

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———. “Teaching Christian History in Seminary: A Declension Story.” The Conrad Grebel Review 30, no. 3 (Fall 2012): 265–85. Schipani, Daniel S. “La Relación entre Salud Mental y Salud Espiritual.” In Dimensiones del Cuidado y Asesoramiento Pastoral II, edited by Hugo N. Santos, 180–99. Buenos Airos: Kairos, 2012. Stutzman, Karl. “Diktuon: Link Resolvers for Theological Libraries.” Theological Librarianship: An Online Journal of the American Theological Library Association 6, no. 1 (2013): 1–3. Online: https://journal.atla.com/ojs/index.php/theolib/article/view/257/721.

POETRY Harker, Ryan. “Great Gardener.” CONSP!RE Magazine blog, April 25, 2013. Online: http://conspiremag.com/great-gardener/.