Christians within evangelicalism have always had a high regard for the Bible. How has the eternal Word of God been received across various races, age groups, genders, nations, and eras? This collection of historical studies focuses on evangelicals' defining uses—and abuses—of Scripture, from Great Britain to the Global South, from the high pulpit to private devotions and public causes.

How do we think about the theology of the book of Jeremiah? John Goldingay considers the prophet Jeremiah himself, his individual circumstances and those of Judah, and his message. As we view the book of Jeremiah in its entirety, we learn about God, Israel as the people of God, the nature of wrongdoing and prophecy, and what we know about the future.

In the biblical canon, two books lack any explicit reference to the name of God: Song of Songs and Esther. What is the nature of God as revealed in texts that don't use his name? Exploring the often overlooked theological connections between these two Old Testament books, Chloe T. Sun takes on the challenges of God's absence and explores how we think of God when he is perceived to be silent.

In this ACT volume, Thomas Scheck provides a new translation of Julian of Eclanum's commentaries on Job, Hosea, Joel, and Amos. Gain insight into how early Christians read texts such as God's speech to Job, Hosea's symbolic representation of God's unending love for a faithless Israel, Joel's anticipation of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and Amos's call for social justice.

Does the book of Revelation describe in veiled language events of its writer's own day, or is it largely a prophecy of events still to come? In this revised BST volume, Michael Wilcock lifts the curtain on Revelation as a drama in eight scenes, highlighting the role of the imagination in grasping this fascinating and enigmatic book.

In a society that scorned the gospel and sneered at godly living, John encouraged Christians with a message forged from two words: truth and love. In this revised BST volume, David Jackman considers 1, 2, and 3 John by providing historical background, identifying key themes, and offering applications for today.

Today, as in the first century, Christians must guard against false guides leading believers astray and causing divisions within the church. Responding to this ever-present danger, 2 Peter and Jude equip readers to discern truth from illusion and exhort them to loyalty, harmony, and spiritual maturity. This revised BST volume offers passage-by-passage exposition of the letters of 2 Peter and Jude.

In this revised BST volume, Edmund Clowney expounds the rich pastoral letter of 1 Peter, exploring historical background, key themes, and applications for today. He highlights the life and work of Jesus, the reality of suffering, and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises, showing readers in every era what the story of Jesus' life means for us as we take up our cross and follow him.