This book shows how the canon is shaped by numerical patterns of nomina sacra--scribal reverence for divine names. These patterns, which especially revolve around Christ, reveal the devotional and theological preoccupations of the earliest Christians.
Pastors and scholars lament the Old Testament's neglect in the West, but this is nothing new. In the... Læs mere
Jonathan Edwards and Karl Barth are widely considered to be the greatest North American and Swiss theologians,... Læs mere
This book offers hopeful advice to those who are invested in supporting the spiritual thriving of emerging adults. Gathering wisdom from veteran teachers and weaving together... Læs mere
Sensitivity to context--of a verse, chapter, or book--is essential for proper biblical interpretation. Yet the Bible contains another set of key clues that readers rarely consider. This book explores paratext and its implications for biblical interpretation.
Debate rages over Paul and supersessionism. This book pursues fruitful discussion by listening to a variety of perspectives, offering readers a broader understanding of the debate, its key texts, and the factors that shaped Paul's view of Israel.
Was Christ's death a victory over death or a substitution for sin? Many today follow Gustav Aulén's Christus Victor view. According to Aulén, this was... Læs mere
Christ, the Way recovers and evaluates Augustine's rich writing on wisdom. The book traces the development of Augustine's thought on wisdom (sapientia) from his earliest reflections to De Trinitate, his most systematic treatment of wisdom.
Unlike the Gospels of Luke and John, Mark's Gospel never explicitly reveals any authorial intent. A Ransom for Many identifies Mark 10:45 as the heart of Mark's Gospel, the pivot point of Mark's structure, themes, and message.
Following Jesus is like running a race. But it's a marathon, not a sprint. God wants to make us like Christ, and that takes a lifetime. So how do we run the race with endurance? This book will... Læs mere