Biblical Studies

NT: Studies

OT: Studies

In what is one the most imaginative and innovative structures for a book on the transition from text to interpretation, Translating the New Testament: Text, Translation, Theology is a fascinating account of the methodological journey of one biblical text, Luke 16.19-31, through the interpretive process. Divided into three sections (see title) the book provides a chapter on discipline specific methodological principles, and then follows with another chapter applying those same principals to Luke 16.19-31.More...

The simultaneous existence of God and evil can be difficult to fathom. Wright examines this conundrum within the context of today's major issues---and proposes a Christian response. Fresh, creative, and biblical, his answer focuses on the cross's centrality and the responsibility of believers to bring Christ's healing into the world. Includes DVD featuring Wright and Desmond Tutu.

Pauline Studies

Prophets

A landmark study on Paul's teachings on male-female relationships. Offering a careful critical examination, Payne rigorously analyzes social, cultural, and religious influences on the apostle; his statements about women who were colleagues in ministry; and the theological principles that undergird his affirmations concerning the equal standing of men and women in Christ.More...

In this challenging and enlightening treatment, Brueggemann traces the lines from the radical vision of Moses to the solidification of royal power in Solomon to the prophetic critique of that power with a new vision of freedom in the prophets. Here he traces the broad sweep from Exodus to Kings to Jeremiah to Jesus. He highlights that the prophetic vision and not only embraces the pain of the people but creates an energy and amazement based on the new thing that God is doing.More...

NT Theology

OT Theology

First published in 1968,Victor Paul Furnish's treatment of Paul's theology and ethics has long been regarded as the key scholarly statement and most useful textbook on Paul's thought. Now, Furnish's landmark Theology and Ethics in Paul is available once again as part of the Westminster John Knox Press New Testament Library. Featuring a new introduction from Richard Hays. This
timeless volume is as relevant in this
century as it was in the last.More...

Leading scholar Goldingay continues his critically acclaimed series with a broad---and intricate---exploration of Israel's threefold vision of living with God, with one another, and with the individual self. He examines worship, prayer, and spirituality; practices, character, attitudes, and ethics; leaders, servants, family, community, city, and nation.
See Also:
Volume 1: Israel's Gospel
Volume 2: Israel's FaithMore...

Canon Formation

Text Criticism

In this work D.C. Parker gives the field of Textual Criticism an incomparably valuable tool. Parker provides a detailed introduction to the methodology, and history of the discipline. He explains text types organized under their respective languages (Greek, Latin, etc.) and examines the extant texts and the historical and current research surrounding every section of the New Testament. More...

First published a decade ago, Tov's magisterial discussion of Old Testament textual criticism established itself as the definitive authority on the text and witnesses of the Hebrew Bible. Welcomed by student and scholar alike, this thorough revision gives particular attention to literary issues, the shape of the original biblical text, and the exegetical aspects of textual transmission.More...