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paperbackLanguage for God in Patristic Tradition
Wrestling with Biblical Anthropomorphism
by Mark Sheridan
Mark Sheridan, an expert in early Christianity, explores how ancient Christian theologians interpreted Scripture in order to address the problem of attributing human characteristics and emotions to God.
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paperbackThe Chosen People
Election, Paul and Second Temple Judaism
by A. Chadwick Thornhill
In this careful and provocative study, Chad Thornhill considers how Second Temple understandings of election influenced key Pauline texts with sensitivity to social, historical and literary factors. While Paul is able to move beyond ancient categories of a collective view of election, Thornhill shows how he also follows these patterns.
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paperbackGraven Ideologies
Nietzsche, Derrida Marion on Modern Idolatry
by Bruce Ellis Benson
Examining the thought of key postmodern thinkers like Nietzsche, Derrida and Marion, Bruce Ellis Benson offers profound insight into the nature of conceptual idolatry and our need for the biblical revelation of God in Jesus Christ.
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hardcoverGenesis 1-11
Volume 1
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
Edited by Andrew Louth
General Editor Thomas C. OdenThe creation narrative in the early chapters of Genesis proved irresistible to the church fathers. Following the apostle Paul, they explored the six days of creation and the profound significance of Adam as a type of Christ, the second Adam. With comment from Basil the Great, Ambrose, and Augustine, this ACCS volume on Genesis 1-11 opens up a treasure house of ancient wisdom.
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paperbackJob
An Introduction and Commentary
Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
by Francis I. Andersen
Francis Andersen calls the book of Job "one of the bests gifts of God to men." It is the story of one man's agony "reaching out to the mystery of God, beyond words and explanations." He discusses Job's vast range of ideas, its broad coverage of human experience, the intensity of its passion and the immensity of its concept of God.
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paperback1 Corinthians
An Introduction and Commentary
Tyndale New Testament Commentaries
by Thomas R. Schreiner
Series edited by Eckhard J. Schnabel
Consulting Editor Nicholas PerrinThe cosmopolitan city of Corinth was the site of one of the apostle Paul's greatest evangelistic successes. However, the church he founded was full of contention. In response, Paul offered some of his most profound thinking on the body of Christ, love, and Jesus' cross and resurrection. In this Tyndale commentary Thomas Schreiner explains the text of the letter, highlights its major theological themes, and points to its relevance for today.
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paperbackRescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys
A Native American Expression of the Jesus Way
by Richard Twiss
The gospel of Jesus has not always been good news for Native Americans. But despite the far-reaching effects of colonialism, some Natives have forged culturally authentic ways to follow Jesus. In his final work, Richard Twiss surveys the complicated history of Christian missions among Indigenous peoples and voices a hopeful vision of contextual Native Christian faith.
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paperbackOrganizational Leadership
Foundations and Practices for Christians
Edited by Jack Burns, John R. Shoup, and Donald C. Simmons Jr.
This comprehensive text for Christians on organizational leadership provides theological foundations while tracing the historic roots of management, organization and leadership theories. All of this leads to five essential challenges and practices--communication, negotiation, decision-making, financial stewardship and personal development.
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paperbackThe Self-Aware Leader
Discovering Your Blind Spots to Reach Your Ministry Potential
by Terry Linhart
Foreword by Carey NieuwhofYou've studied everything you think you need to know before entering a career in ministry. But how well do you know yourself? Serving as a pastor is tough, but it can be fulfilling and rewarding if you take the time to examine both your gifts and vulnerabilities. The church needs leaders who have the clear-eyed courage to pursue the hard journey of self-examination.
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paperbackIncarnate
The Body of Christ in an Age of Disengagement
Forge Partnership Books
by Michael Frost
The church is to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world, showing and telling the kingdom of God. But this incarnational mission is challenged by numerous "excarnational" forces, pulling us ever inward and selfward. In this prophetic cultural study missiologist Michael Frost helps us find our way back to the mission of God.
