Eerdmans Fall 2014

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THE RIGHT WORDRoget and His Thesaurus

written by Jen Bryantillustrated by Melissa Sweet

The story of Peter Mark Roget, creator of Rogets Thesaurus, one of the most widely used reference books ever published, comes to life in this delightful picture-book biography by

award-winning author and illustrator Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet the same duo who

produced the Caldecott Honor book A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams.

Readers of all ages will marvel at Rogets accom-

plishments and endless curiosity, depicted through compelling text and brilliantly detailed illustrations. This elegant book celebrates the joy

of learning and the power of words.

A Junior Library Guild Selection

After award-winning collaborations about poet William Carlos Williams and artist Horace Pippin, Bryant and Sweet return to investigate the life

of Peter Mark Roget. ... His Thesaurus, published in 1852 and nurtured by his descendants, has never gone out of print. Bryants prose is bright

and well-tuned for young readers. ... Sweet tops herself again! visually reflecting Rogets wide range as a thinker and product

of the Enlightenment. ... In a word: marvelous!

Kirkus Reviews(starred review)

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Being ChristianBaptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer

Rowan Williams

A fresh look at Christian essentials by one of the worlds greatest living theologians

In this simple, beautifully written book Rowan Williams explores four essential components of the Christian life: baptism, Bible, Eucharist, and prayer. Despite huge differences in Christian thinking and practice both today and in past centuries, he says, these four basic elements have remained constant and indispensable for the majority of those who call themselves Christians.

In accessible, pastoral terms Williams discusses the meaning and practice of baptism, the Bible, the Eucha- rist, and prayer, inviting readers to think through the Christian faith and how to live it out. Questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter help readers to dig deeper and apply Williamss insights to their own lives.

Who better than Rowan Williams to be our teacher about the essentials of Christianity! In this clear, accessible exposition, we get Williams at his best worldly-wise, pastorally gentle, grounded deeply in tradition, acutely alert to the real world of violence where God indwells. Williams ushers us more deeply into our best discernment of the Christian life.

Walter Brueggemannauthor of Reality, Grief, Hope: Three Urgent Prophetic Tasks

A treasure. ... Enticingly easy to read simple yet profound, moving yet thoughtful, reassuring yet challenging.

Anthony C. Thiseltonauthor of Life after Death: A New Approach to the Last Things

Rowan Williams served as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury from 2002 to 2012 and is now Master of Magdalene College, University of Cambridge. His numerous other books include Christ on Trial: How the Gospel Unsettles Our Judgement, The Lions World: A Journey into the Heart of Narnia, and Tokens of Trust: An Introduction to Christian Belief.

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The Yoke of JesusAddison Hodges Hart

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Dear AbbaMorning and Evening Prayer

Brennan Manningwith John Blase

Choice personal reflections and prayers from a beloved spiritual master

Author of The Ragamuffin Gospel and other best-selling inspirational books, Brennan Manning in Dear Abba shares his wisdom in a powerful new way.

Completed shortly before Mannings recent death, this book lays out a month of honest prayers to God whom Manning affectionately calls Abba in a devotional format designed to guide and inspire the readers own prayers. The morning and evening entries each present a Scripture passage, a select excerpt from Mannings contemporary spiritual classics, and a con- cluding Dear Abba prayer.

As Manning writes in his preface, My prayer is that these words will push you closer to that place of quiet rest, near to the heart of Abba, just the two of you.

Brennan Mannings Dear Abba will lead you on an inti-mate prayer journey, bring you to a greater awareness of Gods abiding presence, and restore your weary heart.

Michael W. Smithsinger/songwriter

If ever there were an embracing, joyful, health-giving collec-tion of daily devotions and prayers, this one most surely is it. Offering beautiful exercises for the soul and consoling counsel for the mind, Dear Abba is a treasure to hold close to ones life day after day after lengthening day.

Phyllis Ticklefounding editor of the Religion Department

ofPublishers Weekly

Brennan Manning (19342013) was a well-known American author, priest, speaker, retreat master, and contemplative. His many popular books include The Ragamuffin Gospel, Abbas Child, The Furious Longing of God, Ruthless Trust, and All Is Grace: ARagamuffin Memoir.

Devotional / InspirationalSeptember 978-0-8028-7199-25" x 7" paperback144 pages $10.00 [6.99]

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Holy LuckEugene Peterson978-0-8028-7099-5

Kingdom, Grace, JudgmentRobert Farrar Capon978-0-8028-3949-7


Way Below the AngelsThe Pretty Clearly Troubled but Not Even Close to Tragic

Confessions of a Real Live Mormon MissionaryCraig Harline

Riveting, revealing firsthand account of one Mormons missionary experience

When Craig Harline set off on his two-year Mormon mission to Belgium in the 1970s, he had big dreams of doing miracles, converting the masses, and coming home a hero. What he found instead was a lot of rain and cold, one-sentence conversations with irritated people, and silly squabbles with fellow missionaries.

From being kicked literally out of someones home to getting into arguments about what God really wanted from Donny Osmond, Harline faced a range of experiences that nothing, including his own mission-ary training, had prepared him for. He also found a wealth of friendships with fellow Mormons as well as unconverted locals and, along the way, gained insights that would shape the rest of his life.

Part religious history, part coming-of-age story, part witty spiritual memoir, Harlines Way Below the Angels takes readers beyond the stereotypical white shirts and name tags to reveal just how unpredictable, funny, and poignant the missionary life can be.

How could a memoir that primarily deals with religion and rejection be so flippin hilarious? Craig Harlines experiences as a Mormon missionary are ingeniously funny, but they also point to important issues how religious people deal with apparent failure and navigate grown-up faith after childish certainties have proven inadequate. Jana Riess

author of Flunking Sainthood

Craig Harline is the author of Sunday: AHistory of the First Day from Babylonia to the Super Bowl and Conversions: Two Family Stories from the Reformation and Modern America, which was named one of the 2011 Top Ten Books in Religion by Publishers Weekly. He teaches European history at Brigham Young University.

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Summoned from the Margin

Lamin Sanneh978-0-8028-6742-2

My God and ILewis B. Smedes

978-0-8028-7084-1

MemoirAugust 978-0-8028-7150-36" x 9" hardcover281 pages $22.00 [14.99]


From Here to MaturityOvercoming the Juvenilization of American Christianity

Thomas E. Bergler

Expert guidance on how to grow up in Christ

Americans in general are not sure they want to grow up. American Christians, according to national studies, prefer an emotionally comforting, self-focused, and intellectually shallow faith. But, says Thomas Bergler, spiritual maturity is important. Fortunately, it is not complicated or mysterious; it is merely neglected.

From Here to Maturity is an accessible guide for helping both individuals and whole faith communities to grow spiritually. Bergler claims that spiritual maturity which he defines as basic competence in the Christian life is both desirable and attainable, and he identifies its traits from pertinent New Testament passages. He further offers a wealth of practical, research-based guidance as to how Christian leaders can effectively foster spiritual maturity in their congregations.

Key selling points

Solid blend of biblical theology and practical guidance

Useful to both individuals and leaders from a variety of churches and theological traditions

Identifies six faith-sustaining factors that are key for youth ministries and for entire congregations

Thomas E. Bergler is professor of ministry and missions at Huntington University, Huntington, Indiana. His book The Juvenilization of American Christianity (2012) was featured in Christianity Today and Preaching maga- zines and won an award of merit from Christianity Today.

Spiritual FormationNovember 978-0-8028-6944-96" x 9" paperback176 pages $20.00 [12.99]

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The Juvenilization of American ChristianityThomas E. Bergler978-0-8028-6684-4

Practicing PassionKenda Creasy Dean978-0-8028-4712-6

Practice ResurrectionEugene H. Peterson978-0-8028-6932-6


VaingloryThe Forgotten Vice

Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung

All about the vice you didnt know you had and what to do about it

Julia Roberts on the red carpet at the Oscars. Lady Gaga singing Applause to worshipful fans at one of her sold- out concerts. And you and me in our Sunday best in the front row at church. What do we have in common?

Chances are, says Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, that we all suffer from vainglory a keen desire for attention and approval. Because vainglory in fact saturates our culture, we recognize it in ourselves and others, but weve forgotten how dangerous it can be so dangerous that it was one of the original seven vices. How can we resist it?

In Vainglory, DeYoung tells the story of this vice, moving from its ancient origins to its modern expres-sions. She explains how, then and today, a wrong- headed search for recognition and glory can damage our relationships with God and others. After exposing the many ways in which vainglory can rear its ugly head, she explores personal spiritual practices that can help us resist it and community practices that can help us handle glory well.

Key selling points

Takes a fresh look at a classical insight into our inordinate need for approval

Full of contemporary examples of vainglory from popular culture

Offers spiritual practices that can counteract this vice and cultivate virtue

Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung is professor of philosophy at Calvin College. Her previous books include Glittering Vices: A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins and Their Remedies.

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Being GoodR. Douglas Geivett and

Michael W. Austin978-0-8028-6565-6

I Told Me SoGregg A. Ten Elshof

978-0-8028-6411-6

Reordered Love, Reordered Lives

David K. Naugle Jr.978-0-8028-2817-0

Spiritual Formation November 978-0-8028-7129-96" x 9" paperback144 pages $14.00 [8.99]


Arguably the twentieth centurys greatest Christian writer, C. S. LEWIS (18981963) was a profound thinker and a superb storyteller. His many famous works include Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, Surprised by Joy, and the Chronicles of Narnia volumes. Eerdmans is proud to present

new issues of four of Lewiss modern classics.

September978-0-8028-7184-85" x 8" paperback240 pages $16.00USA and Canada rights only; HarperCollins elsewhere


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Christian ReflectionsLewis died in 1963, but his incisive thought and irrepressible spirit are still very much alive in Christian Reflections. ... An excellent introduction to the thought and personality of this engaging Christian writer.

Christianity Today

The Pilgrims RegressThe allegorical characters are not just abstractions. They are, in every instance, people objectively real and subjectively true to the inner meaning. The language throughout is plain, straightforward, and leanly significant. To many it will seem like a fresh wind blowing across arid wastes.

The New York Times

Letters to an American LadyMore than 100 letters that Lewis wrote to an American women he never met. Ranging from topics as profound as the love of God to frivolous references to cats, these pieces offer a rare private view of Lewis.

Deeply interesting and very moving.

J. R. R. Tolkien

A literary gem.

Robert Cromie in Chicago Tribune

God in the DockHere the reader finds the tough-minded polemicist relishing the debate; here too the kindly teacher explaining a complex abstraction by means of clarifying analogies; here the public speaker addressing his varied audience with all the humility and grace of a man who knows how much more remains to be known.

The New York Times


The Pilgrims RegressAnnotated Edition

C. S. LewisIntroduction and annotations by David C. Downing

Lewiss original allegory enhanced with a wealth of annotations, including notes by Lewis himself

Modeled after John Bunyans famous Pilgrims Progress, C. S. Lewiss Pilgrims Regress (1933) represents a number of firsts for Lewis the first book he wrote after his conversion to Christianity, his first book of fiction, and the first book he published under his own name.

This brand-new annotated edition helps readers recover the richness of Lewiss original allegory. Often considered obscure and difficult to read, The Pilgrims Regress nonetheless remains a rollicking satire on cultural fads, a vivid account of spiritual dangers, and an illuminating tale for generations of pilgrims old and new. Editor David C. Downing relies both on his own expertise and on previously unpublished sources from Lewis himself to identify allusions to other authors, translate quotations, and explain humor hidden within Lewiss text.

Key selling points

New critical introduction that gives needed biographical and cultural context for fully

appreciating The Pilgrims Regress

Helpful format, with annotations set in margins next to the text that they elucidate

Draws significant parallels to later, better-known works by Lewis Mere Christianity, Surprised by Joy,

and key Chronicles of Narnia scenes

David C. Downing is R. W. Schlosser Professor of English at Elizabethtown College in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. His other books include The Most Reluctant Convert: C. S. Lewiss Journey to Faith and Looking for the King: An Inklings Novel.

Literature / FictionSeptember 978-0-8028-7208-17" x 9" hardcover256 pages $25.00USA and Canada rights only


Exploring Our Hebraic HeritageA Christian Theology of Roots and Renewal

Marvin R. Wilson

Informed theological guide to Jewish foundations of the Christian faith

In this sequel to his best-selling Our Father Abraham Marvin Wilson illuminates theological, spiritual, and ethical themes of the Hebrew scriptures that directly affect Christian understanding and experience.

Exploring Our Hebraic Heritage draws from both Chris- tian and Jewish commentary in discussing such topics as thinking theologically about Abraham, understand-ing the God of Israel and his reputation in the world, and what it means for humans to be created in Gods image. Wilson calls for the church to restore, renew, and protect its foundations by studying and appreciating its origins in Judaism.

Designed to serve as a classroom text or for use in personal or group study, the book includes hundreds of questions for review and discussion.

Marvin Wilson, a pioneer in evangelical-Jewish relations, makes a compelling argument for renewing Christian faith by recovering our Hebraic heritage. If only there were more like him, we could have a healthier church. David Neff

former editor-in-chief of Christianity Today

A rare literary gem. ... Wilsons mastery of both Christian and Judaic texts, theologies, and traditions is nothing short of staggering. Rabbi Baruch HaLevi

coauthor of Revolution of Jewish Spirit

Marvin R. Wilson is H. J. Ockenga Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Gordon College, Wenham, Massachusetts. He is also the author of Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith (1989) and served as the primary scholar for the television documentary Jews & Christians: AJourney of Faith.

TheologyAvailable 978-0-8028-7145-96 x 9 paperback304 pages $22.00 [14.99]

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Katharine DrexelThe Riches-to-Rags Story of an American Catholic Saint

Cheryl C. D. Hughes

Fascinating life story of a wealthy nun who loved and served marginalized minorities

On October 1, 2000, Pope John PaulII proclaimed Katharine Drexel (18581955) to be a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Only the second American-born Cath- olic saint in history, Drexel founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1891 and established more than sixty Blessed Sacrament missions and schools.

In this biography Cheryl Hughes chronicles the remarkable life of St. Katharine Drexel, exploring what compelled her to turn away from her familys wealth and become a missionary nun who served some of the most underprivileged and marginalized people of her time. Through her inspiration and effort Mother Katharine improved the lives of untold numbers of Native Americans and African Americans, overcoming open hostility to her work from various quarters, including the Ku Klux Klan. Her saintly legacy lives on today.

Cheryl Hughes has written an extraordinary, flesh-and-blood portrait of sainthood without a hint of navet. She captures the drama of real holiness that set Katharine Drexel apart and appealed so powerfully to Pope John PaulII in canonizing her. ... As Pope Francis calls each of us today to a new spirit of simplicity, austerity, and missionary zeal, this book makes perfect reading for the hungry soul.

Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.Archbishop of Philadelphia

Cheryl C. D. Hughes is professor of humanities and religious studies at Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, Oklahoma. On the side she does first-person presenta-tions of St. Katharine Drexel for church groups and schools.

Religious BiographyAugust 978-0-8028-6992-06" x 9" paperback42 photos282 pages $20.00 [12.99]


WHO WAS JESUS?In eighteen pages, Wright provides the nonspecialist with more useful information about the research on the history of Jesus than most seminarians know at graduation. . .. Who Was Jesus? will provide reli-able guidance for those wanting to better understand who Jesus was and what he was about.

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THE CROWN AND THE FIREMeditations on the Cross and the Life of the Spirit

A collection of reflections that will serve to motivate, challenge, and excite those who take the time to interact with them. ... There is nothing at all humdrum about Wrights method of communicating the gospel. Recommended without reservation.

Peter Enns in The Westminster

Theological Journal

THE LORD AND HIS PRAYERWright parses [the Lords Prayer] in six parts to dem-onstrate that it contains the essence of Christian teaching. ... Absorbing and inspiring.

Booklist

Wright combines a sharp homiletical style with his rich background as a New Testa-ment scholar. . .. The Lord and His Prayer is a helpful book for the devotional life of beginning prayers as well as for more mature Christians.

Christianity Today


FOR ALL GODS WORTHTrue Worship and the Calling of the Church

Beautifully written and easily read.

Richard Burridge in Theological

Book Review

A passionate and thoughtful book.

Library Journal

Humor, perceptivity, and a firm grasp of the real world come together in this feast of expository meditations.

Anglican Journal

THE WAY OF THE LORDChristian Pilgrimage Today

Writing with honesty and humility, and a large dose of humanity, Wright constantly manages to look at issues from a different angle. ... For theo-logically informed Christian writing that challenges the heart, it cannot get much better than this.

TheologicalBook Review

A BIBLICAL SCHOLAR OF INTERNATIONAL STANDING, A RESPECTED CHURCH LEADER, AND

A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, N. T. WRIGHT IS CURRENTLY CHAIR IN NEW TESTAMENT AND EARLY

CHRISTIANITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST.ANDREWS, SCOTLAND. EERDMANS IS PROUD TO

PRESENT FRESH, NEW EDITIONS OF SEVEN OF WRIGHTS CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS.

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FOLLOWING JESUSBiblical Reflections on Discipleship

This edition of Following Jesus first published in 1995 includes a new preface in which Wright reflects on the books origin and significance for him personally and on its continued relevance to believers even though our global context has changed.

The slender size of this book belies its deep content. . .. A book to be read, reread, pondered, and lived.

Christian Library Journal

WHAT SAINT PAUL REALLY SAIDWas Paul of Tarsus the Real Founder of Christianity?

The persuasiveness of Wrights book rests on his close readings of the Pauline texts.

The New York Times

Manages to situate Paul within Judaism and at the same time to bring out what is new and fresh about Pauline Christianity. . . . An excellent guide to Paul and his theology.

America


P r o P h e t i c c h r i s t i a n i t yBruce Ellis Benson, Malinda Elizabeth Berry, and Peter Goodwin Heltzel, series editors

Dear White ChristiansFor Those Still Longing for Racial Reconciliation

Jennifer Harvey

In this provocative book Jennifer Harvey argues for a radical shift in how justice-committed white Christians think about race. She calls for moving away from the reconciliation paradigm that currently dominates interracial relations and embracing instead a reparations paradigm.

Harvey presents an insightful historical analysis of the painful fissures that emerged among activist Christians toward the end of the Civil Rights movement, and she shows the necessity of bringing white racial identity into clear view in order to counter todays oppressive social structures. Adeeply constructive, hopeful work, Dear White Christians will help readers envision new racial possibilities, including concrete examples of contemporary reparations initiatives.

This powerful book displays the subversive possibilities of confession and calls the church beyond good intentions in the work of racial justice. ... Atruly original work.

Brian BantumSeattle Pacific University

Jennifer Harvey is associate professor of religion at Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

e m o r y U n i v e r s i t y s t U d i e s i n L a w a n d r e L i g i o nJohn Witte Jr., series editor

Secular Government, Religious PeopleIra C. Lupu and Robert W. Tuttle

In this book Ira Lupu and Robert Tuttle break through the unproductive American debate over competing religious rights. They present an original theory that makes the secular character of American government, rather than a set of individual rights, the centerpiece of religious liberty in the United States.

Through a comprehensive treatment of relevant constitutional themes and through their attention to both historical concerns and contemporary contro-versies including issues often in todays news Lupu and Tuttle define and defend the secular character of U.S. government.

Reflecting the mature, comprehensive culmination of a long and distinctive collaboration, this is a formidable book that will have to be reckoned with. Steven Smith

University of San Diego

Ira C. Lupu is F. Elwood and Eleanor Davis Professor of Law Emeritus at George Washington University, Washington DC.

Robert W. Tuttle is David R. and Sherry Kirschner Berz Research Professor of Law and Religion at George Washington University.

Church and StateAugust 978-0-8028-7079-76" x 9" paperback272 pages $25.00 [16.99]

Religion and SocietyNovember 978-0-8028-7207-46" x 9" paperback200 pages $25.00 [16.99]


Framing PaulAn Epistolary AccountDouglas A. Campbell

All historical work on the apostle Paul presupposes a story concerning the composition of his letters which ones he actually wrote, how many pieces they might have originally consisted of, when he wrote them, where from, and why. But the answers given to these questions are often derived in dubious ways.

In Framing Paul Douglas Campbell reappraises all these issues in rigorous fashion, appealing only to Pauls own epistolary data in order to derive a basic frame for the letters on which all subsequent interpretation can be built. Though figuring out the authorship and order of Pauls letters has been thought to be impossible, Campbells Framing Paul presents a cogent, innovative solution to this long-contested puzzle.

Douglas A. Campbell is professor of New Testament at Duke Divinity School. His other books include The Quest for Pauls Gospel: A Suggested Strategy and The Deliverance of God: An Apocalyptic Rereading of Justification in Paul.

Biblical StudiesNovember 978-0-8028-7151-06" x 9" paperback448 pages $39.00 [25.99]

The Many Faces of Herod the GreatAdam Kolman Marshak

An old, bloodthirsty tyrant hears from a group of Magi about the birth of the Messiah, king of the Jews. He vengefully sends his soldiers to Bethlehem with orders to kill all of the baby boys in the town in order to preserve his own throne. For most of the Western world, this is Herod the Great an icon of cruelty and evil, the epitome of a tyrant.

Adam Kolman Marshak portrays Herod the Great quite differently, however, carefully drawing on historical, archaeological, and literary sources. Marshak shows how Herod successfully ruled over his turbulent kingdom by skillfully interacting with his various audiences Roman, Hellenistic, and Judaean in myriad ways. Herod was indeed a master in political self-presentation.

Marshaks fascinating account chronicles how Herod moved from the bankrupt usurper he was at the beginning of his reign to a wealthy and powerful king who founded a dynasty and brought ancient Judaea to its greatest prominence and prosperity.

Adam Kolman Marshak holds a Ph.D. in ancient history from Yale Univer-sity. This is his first book.

HistoryNovember 978-0-8028-6605-96" x 9" paperback448 pages $35.00 [23.99]


Called to the Life of the MindSome Advice for Evangelical Scholars

Richard J. Mouw

I wasnt supposed to spend my life in the world of scholarship, Richard Mouw acknowledges at the beginning of Called to the Life of the Mind. Yet he has indeed spent his career in the academy and has become one of the most widely respected evangelical Christian scholars of our time.

In this wise little book Mouw defends Christian scholarship as an important and legitimate endeavor, responding in particular to those traditions that con- tinue to be suspicious of intellectual pursuits. Writing in an inviting, conversa-tional style, Mouw reflects candidly on the faithful Christian cultivation of the life of the mind and offers gentle advice on how Christians, especially evangeli-cals, might fruitfully navigate the world of the academy as followers of Jesus.

Richard J. Mouw is Professor of Faith and Public Life and former president of Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California. His other books include Praying at Burger King, Abraham Kuyper: A Short and Personal Introduction, and Talking with Mormons: An Invitation to Evangelicals.

Christian Scholarship in the Twenty-First CenturyProspects and Perils

Thomas M. Crisp, Steve L. Porter, and Gregg A. Ten Elshof, editors

What is the nature and purpose of distinctively Christian scholarship, and what does that imply for the life and calling of the Christian scholar? What is it about Christian scholarship that makes it Christian? Ten eminent scholars grapple with such questions in this volume. They offer deep and thought-provoking discussions of the habits and commitments of the Christian scholar, the meth- odology and pedagogy of Christian scholarship, the role of the Holy Spirit in education, Christian approaches to art and literature, and more.

Contributors: Jonathan A. Anderson, Dariusz M. Brycko, Natasha Duquette, M.Elizabeth Lewis Hall, George Hunsinger, Paul K. Moser, Alvin Plantinga, Craig J. Slane, Nicholas Wolterstorff, Amos Yong.

Thomas M. Crisp is associate professor of philosophy at Biola University and associate director of the Biola University Center for Christian Thought.

Steve L. Porter is associate professor of theology and philosophy at Talbot School of Theology and at Rosemead School of Psychology.

Gregg A. Ten Elshof is professor of philosophy at Biola University and director of the Biola University Center for Christian Thought. Education

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K i e r K e g a a r d a s a c h r i s t i a n t h i n K e rC. Stephen Evans and Paul Martens, series editors

Kierkegaards Concept of FaithMerold Westphal

In this book respected Christian philosopher Merold Westphal presents an authoritative study of Sren Kierkegaards writings on biblical, Christian faith and its relation to reason. Across five books and under three pseudonyms, Kierkegaard sought to articulate a biblical concept of faith by approaching it from a variety of perspectives in relation to one another. Westphal offers a careful textual reading of these major discussions to present an overarching analysis of Kierkegaards conception of the true meaning of biblical faith.

Though Kierkegaard presents a complex picture of faith, Westphal argues that his perspective is a faithful and illuminating one, making claims that are important for philosophy of religion, for theology, and most of all for Christian life as it might be lived by faithful people.

An enlightening, enjoyable, and edifying read. Sylvia WalshStetson University

Merold Westphal is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Fordham University and an adjunct professor at Australian Catholic University.

Philosophical TheologyJuly 978-0-8028-6806-06" x 9" paperback312 pages $35.00 [23.99]

The Wisdom of the LiminalEvolution and Other Animals in Human Becoming

Celia Deane-Drummond

In this book Celia Deane-Drummond charts a new direction for theological anthropology in light of what is now known about the evolutionary trajectories of humans and other animals. She presents a case for human beings becoming fully themselves through their encounter with God, after the pattern of Christ, but also through their relationships with each other and with other animals.

Drawing on classical sources, particularly the work of Thomas Aquinas, Deane-Drummond explores various facets of humans and other animals in terms of reason, freedom, language, and community. In probing and question-ing how human distinctiveness has been defined, she engages with a range of scientific disciplines including animal behavior, ethology, and cognitive psychology. The result is a novel, deeply nuanced interpretation of what it means to be distinctively human in the image of God.

Celia Deane-Drummond is professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame. Her previous books include Christ and Evolution: Wonder and Wisdom.

TheologySeptember 978-0-8028-6867-16"x 9" paperback378 pages $35.00 [23.99]


g U i d e s t o t h e o L o g yDavid A. S. Fergusson, Danielle Nussberger, Alan G. Padgett, and Iain R. Torrance, series editors

CreationDavid Fergusson

This book explores anew the theme of creation in Scripture, tradition, and contemporary theology. David Fergusson defends the classical account of creation out of nothing but pays more sustained attention than the Christian tradition typically has given to the holistic significance of the created world.

Offering both doctrinal exposition and apologetic argument, Fergusson discusses creation in relation to the problem of evil and the fall, divine provi-dence, deism, Darwinian evolution, environmental ethics, animal rights, and more, even touching on the topic of extraterrestrial intelligence.

With characteristic erudition and wit, David Fergusson has written the essential primer on the doctrine of creation. His integration of the biblical material, historical theology, and ecological sensibility makes this engaging volume a must-read. An added bonus is his wide-ranging annotated bibliography. William P. Brown

Columbia Theological Seminary

David Fergusson is professor of divinity and principal of New College at the University of Edinburgh. He is also the author of Faith and Its Critics: A Conversation.

Between the Beginning and the EndA Radical Kingdom Vision

J. H. BavinckBert Hielema, translator

Twentieth-century Dutch missiologist and prolific author J.H. Bavinck was committed to confronting the world with the saving message of Christ. In this first English translation of the Dutch work that was published in 1946, Bavinck presents his cosmic kingdom vision and champions the coming of Christs kingdom as the basic message of the gospel. Bavincks eschatological vision, which permeates the book, is now more relevant than ever as climate change, resource depletion, financial turmoil, and other issues increasingly threaten our world.

With Bert Hielemas skillful translation capturing the beauty and power of Bavincks original text, Between the Beginning and the End calls all Christians to consider anew the entire scope of the church and the kingdom of God.

J. H. Bavinck (18951964) was the premier twentieth-century missiologist in the Dutch Calvinist tradition. A choice selection from his other significant writings was published last year as The J.H. Bavinck Reader, edited by John Bolt, James D. Bratt, and Paul J. Visser.

TheologyOctober 978-0-8028-7130-56" x 9" paperback160 pages $20.00 [12.99]

TheologyOctober 978-0-8028-7196-16" x 9" paperback176 pages $18.00 [11.99]


Outline of Christian DoctrineAn Evangelical Dogmatics

Wilfried HrleTranslated by Ruth Yule and Nicholas Sagovsky

Edited by Nicholas Sagovsky

In this book Wilfried Hrle so distills Protestant Christian teaching as to bring fresh insight both to new students and to experienced readers of systematic theology. Outline of Christian Doctrine, however, is not merely a translation of Hrles classic German text: Nicholas Sagovsky has entirely adapted the original work to the needs and resources of English-speaking readers.

Biblically rooted, contextually sensitive, alert to philosophical issues, and relevant with respect to debates about the world as we know it today, Hrles Outline of Christian Doctrine: An Evangelical Dogmatics is an ideal contemporary theology book for both class use and individual study.

Wilfried Hrle is professor emeritus of systematic theology and ethics at the University of Heidelberg. He has long been recognized as one of Germanys most distinguished and prolific theological writers and teachers.

Systematic TheologyOctober 978-0-8028-4842-06" x 9" paperback552 pages $50.00 [32.99]

Faith Seeking UnderstandingAn Introduction to Christian Theology

THIRD EDITION

Daniel L. Migliore

A superb, standard Christian theology text for more than two decades, Daniel Migliores Faith Seeking Understanding explores all of the major Christian doctrines in freshly contemporary ways. This third edition features a number of improve-ments and additions: new lists of books for further reading, a substantial expan- sion of the glossary, an additional theological dialogue (between Karl Barth and Friedrich Nietzsche) in the appendix, and new material incorporated through-out, including a section on Christians and Muslims.

A new generation of students, pastors, and Christian educators, eager to better understand the rich heritage, central themes, and contemporary challenges of Christian theology, will find both guidance and provocation in Migliores updated edition.

Migliores goal is to present theology in language that can be readily grasped by the theological beginner. Hurrah! Theology Today

Daniel L. Migliore is Charles Hodge Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey.

TheologyAugust 978-0-8028-7185-56" x 9" paperback480 pages $30.00 [19.99]


The Book of RevelationA Shorter Commentary

G. K. Bealewith David H. Campbell

Providing many wise insights into Johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, G.K. Beales monumental New International Greek Testament Commentary volume on Revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome (over 1,300 pages) into a book more accessible for pastors, students, and Christians in general.

In this abridged volume Beale discusses the book of Revelation verse by verse, drawing out its profound truths and encouragements concerning Christian life and discipleship. Following each commentary section is a set of Suggestions for Reflection to help readers apply that passage in Revelation to their own lives.

G. K. Beale is J. Gresham Machen Chair of New Testament and professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary.

David H. Campbell is pastor of Trinity Christian Church, Owen Sound, Ontario, and a leader in the Newfrontiers family of churches.

Sensing the ScripturesAminadabs Chariot and the Predicament of Biblical Interpretation

Karlfried Froehlichwith the collaboration of Mark S. Burrows

This book explores the ways that Christians throughout history, from late antiquity through the Protestant Reformation, interpreted the Bible according to its several levels of meaning. Using the five bodily senses as an organizing principle, Karlfried Froehlich probes key theological developments, traditions, and approaches across this broad period, culminating in a consideration of the implications of this historical development for the contemporary church.

As a study of roots and reasons as well as the role of imagination in the development of biblical interpretation, Sensing the Scriptures reminds us how intellectually and spiritually relevant the pursuit of a historical perspective is for Christian faith and life today.

Karlfried Froehlich is Benjamin B. Warfield Professor of Ecclesiastical History Emeritus at Princeton Theological Seminary. His previous books include Biblical Interpretation from the Church Fathers to the Reformation.

Biblical InterpretationSeptember 978-0-8028-7080-36" x 9" paperback192 pages $25.00 [16.99]

CommentariesNovember 978-0-8028-6621-96" x 9" paperback552 pages $35.00 [23.99]


c a t h o L i c t h e o L o g i c a L F o r m a t i o nChristopher J. Thompson, series editor

Verbum Domini and the Complementarity of Exegesis and Faith

Fr. Scott M. Carl, editor

In Verbum Domini, his 2010 apostolic exhortation, Pope BenedictXVI challenged the church to keep theology firmly rooted in the study of Scripture. The eleven essays in this volume respond thoughtfully and concretely to that charge.

Part I of the book speaks to the complementary relationship of exegesis and theology, and PartII addresses more specifically the role of the Word of God in the formation of seminarians. The essays in this volume together demonstrate that scriptural exegesis is essential to the theological task and to faithful theological formation.

Contributors: Kelly Anderson, Denis Farkasfalvy, Pablo Gadenz, Mary Healy, Michael Magee, Francis Martin, Brant Pitre, Stephen Ryan, James Swetnam, Christian Washburn, Peter Williamson.

Fr. Scott M. Carl is assistant professor of Sacred Scripture at the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity of the University of St. Thomas, where he is also director of the Monsignor JeromeD. Quinn Institute of Biblical Studies.

Biblical StudiesOctober 978-0-8028-7148-06" x 9" paperback216 pages $25.00 [16.99]

Jesus ChristThe New Face of Social Progress

Peter J. Casarella, editor

Based on a careful reading of Pope Benedicts groundbreaking 2009 encyclical Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth), the essays in this substantial work explore how an encounter with the person of Jesus Christ is the true basis for economic and social progress. The contributors are experts in various disciplines theol-ogy, philosophy, biblical studies, political science, economics, finance, environ-mental science and represent a broad spectrum of Catholic thought, from liberal to conservative. This is the first book in English to offer an overarching interpretation of Caritas in Veritate.

Contributors: J.Brian Benestad, Simona Beretta, Michael Budde, Patrick Callahan, Paulo Fernando Carneiro de Andrade, PeterJ. Casarella, WilliamT. Cavanaugh, DanielK. Finn, Roberto Goizueta, Lorna Gold, Keith Lemna, D.Stephen Long, MaryAnn Cusimano Love, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Michael Naughton, Julie Hanlon Rubio, Damien Marie Savino, DavidL. Schindler, Theodore TsukaharaJr., Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, Horacio Vela.

Peter J. Casarella is associate professor of theology and an affiliate of the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame.

Social TheologyOctober 978-0-8028-7113-86" x 9" paperback384 pages $45.00 [29.99]


Life, Love, and HopeGod and Human Experience

Jan-Olav Henriksen

Can Christian belief in God, a contemporary scientific approach to human life, and human experience all be held together? Yes, says Jan-Olav Henriksen, who in this book shows how such a synthesis can be realized.

Taking both evolutionary knowledge and belief in God as Creator into account, Henriksens Life, Love, and Hope articulates a vision for understanding the relationship between God and human experience in contemporary terms. Henriksen maintains that evolutionary theory does not account for all that can and must be said about human life and experience. Conversely, he also argues that any belief in God as Creator can be deepened, shaped, and informed by knowledge of evolution.

This thoughtful, nuanced book develops a comprehensive vision that will appeal to anyone who ponders the relationship between God and science.

Jan-Olav Henriksen is professor of systematic theology and philosophy of religion at Norwegian School of Theology, Oslo, and professor of religious studies at the University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway.

Religion and ScienceNovember 978-0-8028-7149-76" x 9" paperback384 pages $40.00 [26.99]

Retrieving Origins and the Claim of Multiculturalism

Antonio Lpez, editorForeword by Angelo Cardinal Scola

This book explores the philosophical, legal, and theological roots of Western multiculturalism, that is, the encounter and coexistence of different cultures within a liberal society. Rather than concerning themselves with the particulars of cultural dialogue, the authors of this volume go deeper and question the very reality of multiculturalism itself.

The contributors represent different cultures and faith traditions but are united in friendship and in the conviction that the Christian faith enables an authentic approach to long-standing debates on multiculturalism.

Contributors: Massimo Borghesi, Francesco Botturi, Marta Cartabia, Martine di Carlo, Pierpaolo Donati, Constantino Esposito, Stanley Hauerwas, Antonio Lpez, Francisco Javier Martnez, John Milbank, Javier Prades, DavidL. Schindler, Angelo Scola, Lorenza Violini, JosephH.H. Weiler.

Antonio Lpez is provost and associate professor of theology at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, Catholic University of America.

Cultural StudiesOctober 978-0-8028-6990-66" x 9" paperback224 pages $29.00 [19.99]


Worship and CultureForeign Country or Homeland?

Glucia Vasconcelos Wilkey, editor

How are we to proclaim Christ in different cultures? This question was central to a landmark study on worship and culture conducted by the Lutheran World Federation between 1992 and 1999. Much has changed in the years since then: the world today is ever more a multicultural global village. Worship and Culture revisits that LWF study, shedding new light on the question from recent theological and sociological scholarship to expand and enrich the original three-volume work.

This book includes texts from the main statements that came out of the original project as well as new or updated essays from some of the original contributors. It also adds new essays, prayers, and hymns to the conversation, inviting readers to consider what the life of the church should look like in todays hybrid, multicultural world.

Glucia Vasconcelos Wilkey is a retired pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) who lives in Georgetown, Texas, and serves on the editorial board for the journal Studia Liturgica.

WorshipNovember 978-0-8028-7158-96" x 9" paperback384 pages $36.00 [23.99]

c a L v i n i n s t i t U t e o F c h r i s t i a n w o r s h i P L i t U r g i c a L s t U d i e sJohn D. Witvliet, series editor

Worship with GladnessUnderstanding Worship from the Heart

Joyce Ann Zimmerman

In this invitingly written, deeply joyful book, Joyce Ann Zimmerman makes Scripture her foundation as she explores the meaning and purpose of authentic Christian worship today. Intended for Christian communities across the denominational spectrum, Worship with Gladness will appeal to a wide audience of pastors, worship leaders, college students, and lay readers.

Zimmerman discusses such subjects as the common elements of worship that transcend denominational boundaries, what Scripture tells us about participat-ing in worship, and how authentic worship expresses itself in daily living. Each section concludes with thoughtful prompts that will encourage readers to reflect on and apply what Zimmerman discusses. Throughout the book she encourages readers not only to better understand worship but to better understand and rejoice in the One we worship.

Joyce Ann Zimmerman, C.PP.S., is a Catholic theologian and the director of Institute for Liturgical Ministry, Dayton, Ohio.

WorshipOctober 978-0-8028-6984-55" x 8" paperback160 pages $18.00 [11.99]


Revelation as TestimonyA Philosophical-Theological Study

Mats Wahlberg

According to the pre-modern Christian tradition, knowledge of God is mainly testimonial: we know certain important truths about God and divine things because God himself has told them to us. In academic theology of late this view is often summarily dismissed. But to do so is a mistake, claims Mats Wahlberg, who argues in this book that the testimonial understanding of revelation is indispensable to Christian theology.

Revelation as Testimony is extraordinary. ... No responsible discussion of revelation henceforth whether by theological liberals or by theological conservatives can fail to take account of Wahlbergs penetrating discussion. I predict that it will be a game changer. Nicholas Wolterstorff

Yale University

Mats Wahlberg is associate professor of systematic theology at Ume Uni- versity, Ume, Sweden. He is also the author of Reshaping Natural Theology: Seeing Nature as Creation.

Philosophical TheologySeptember 978-0-8028-6988-36" x 9" paperback136 pages $20.00 [12.99]

Discovering the Human PersonIn Conversation with John Paul II

Stanisaw GrygielTranslated by Michelle K. Borras

A longtime friend and student of the late Pope John Paul II, Stanisaw Grygiel reflects here on the life and thought of this extraordinary pope, giving new insight into his character and his vision of beauty as the path that leads us to God. More than simply biographical information about Pope John Paul II who was Bishop Karol Wojtya before he became pope or a dry academic analysis of his teaching, Discovering the Human Person derives from Grygiels extensive firsthand interaction with Wojtya and offers a new perspective on the popes thought.

Among the plethora of books about John Paul II, this one stands out for its authenticity, eloquence, clarity of thought and its ability to evoke the Presence in which we all live and move and have our being. Ralph Martin

author of Will Many Be Saved?

Stanisaw Grygiel is professor emeritus of philosophy and director of the Karol Wojtya Chair at the Pontifical John PaulII Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Rome.

Catholic StudiesSeptember 978-0-8028-7154-16" x 9" paperback192 pages $24.00 [16.99]


Searching for a Universal EthicMultidisciplinary, Ecumenical, and Interfaith Responses

to the Catholic Natural Law TraditionWilliam C. Mattison III and John R. T. Berkman, editors

The International Theological Law Commissions 2009 document In Search of a Universal Ethic: A New Look at Natural Law presents an official, accessible, and original approach to thinking about both universal ethics and natural law. This volume presents twenty-four essays by leading scholars commenting on and critically evaluating In Search of a Universal Ethic, and it includes for the first time the official Vatican translation of the 2009 document.

Contributors: Serge-Thomas Bonino, David Burrell, Lisa Sowle Cahill, Joseph Capizzi, David Cloutier, Anver M. Emon, Robert P. George, Sherif Girgis, Jennifer A. Herdt, Russell Hittinger, M.Cathleen Kaveny, Anthony J. Kelly, Fergus Kerr, Steven A. Long, WilliamC. MattisonIII, Gilbert Meilaender, Livio Melina, Michael C. Northcott, David Novak, Jean Porter, Martin Rhonheimer, Tracey Rowland.

William C. Mattison III is associate professor of moral theology at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. John R. T. Berkman is associate professor of moral theology at Regis College, University of Toronto.

EthicsOctober 978-0-8028-6844-26" x 9" paperback256 pages $35.00 [23.99]

Finding and SeekingEthics as Theology 2

Oliver ODonovan

This is the second of three volumes in Oliver ODonovans masterful Ethics as Theology project. In his first volume Self, World, and Time ODonovan discusses Christian ethics as an intellectual discipline in relation to the human-ities, especially philosophy, theology, and behavioral studies, and in relation to the Christian gospel.

In Finding and Seeking ODonovan traces the logic of moral thought from self- awareness to decision through the virtues of faith, hope, and love. Blending biblical, historico-theological, and contemporary ideas in its comprehensive survey, this second volume continues ODonovans splendid study in ethics as theology and adds significantly to his previous theoretical reflections on Christian ethics.

Oliver ODonovan is a fellow of the British Academy and professor emeritus of Christian ethics and practical theology at the University of Edinburgh. His other books include The Desire of the Nations, The Ways of Judgment, and Resurrection and Moral Order.

EthicsNovember 978-0-8028-7187-96" x 9" paperback264 pages $28.00 [18.99]


The Text of the Old TestamentAn Introduction to the Biblia Hebraica

THIRD EDITION

Ernst WrthweinRevised and expanded by Alexander Achilles Fischer

Translated by Erroll F. Rhodes

Ernst Wrthweins introduction to the Biblia Hebraica has served since 1952 as a standard textbook for generations of students. This third edition brings Wrth- weins classic work up to date with the new Quinta edition of the Biblia Hebraica.

Ernst Wrthwein (19091996) was professor emeritus of Old Testament at Philipps-Universitt in Germany. Alexander Achilles Fischer is professor of Old Testament at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Thuringia, Germany.

Old Testament PseudepigraphaGreek and English

Craig A. Evans and H. Daniel Zacharias

In recent years scholars have rightly recognized the importance of Greek Old Testament pseudepigrapha for critical study of early Judaism and Christianity, including the writings of the New Testament. This volume conveniently presents all of the Greek Old Testament pseudepigrapha along with English translation on facing pages.

Craig A. Evans is the Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Acadia Divinity College, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. H.Daniel Zacharias is a lecturer in biblical studies at Acadia Divinity College.

Reading PhiloA Handbook to Philo of Alexandria

Torrey Seland, editor

A contemporary of both Jesus and the apostle Paul, Philo was a prolific Jewish theologian, philosopher, and politician a fascinating, somewhat enigmatic figure who lived his entire life in Alexandria, Egypt. The contributors to this book all well-known experts on Philo of Alexandria discuss Philo in context, offer methodological considerations (how best to study Philo), and explore Philos ongoing relevance and value (why reading him is important). This volume will be an indispensable resource for anyone delving into Philo and his world.

Torrey Seland is dean of studies at the School of Mission and Theology, Stavanger, Norway.

Biblical StudiesOctober 978-0-8028-6680-66" x 9" paperback336 pages $30.00 [19.99]

Biblical StudiesNovember 978-0-8028-6267-98" x 11" hardcover784 pages $90.00 [59.99]

Ancient JudaismNovember 978-0-8028-7069-86" x 9" paperback416 pages $45.00 [29.99]


t h e P i L L a r n e w t e s t a m e n t c o m m e n t a r yD. A. Carson, series editor

The Second Letter to the CorinthiansMark A. Seifrid

The question that Paul set before the ancient church in Corinth Do you not recognize that Jesus Christ is in and among you? (2 Cor 13:5) remains a critical question for the church today. This commentary by Mark Seifrid seeks to hear Pauls message afresh and communicate it to our time.

Seifrid offers a unified reading of 2 Corinthians, which has often been regarded as a composite of excerpts and fragments. Like all of the Pillar volumes, Seifrids commentary provides careful grammatical analysis and exegesis with clear pastoral application.

If you value detailed, sustained exegesis coupled with deep theological analysis, then this commentary is for you. This is Mark Seifrid at his very best. James W. Voelz

Concordia Seminary

Mark A. Seifrid is the Ernest and Mildred Hogan Professor of New Testament at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.

Biblical CommentaryAugust 978-0-8028-3739-46 x 9 hardcover544 pages $50.00UK and Europe rights: IVP

t h e n e w i n t e r n a t i o n a L c o m m e n t a r y o n t h e o L d t e s t a m e n tRobert L. Hubbard Jr., series editor

The Book of PsalmsNancy L. deClaiss-Walford, Rolf A. Jacobson,

and Beth LaNeel Tanner

Reflecting the combined insights and strengths of three superior biblical scholars, this book is the most complete and detailed one-volume commentary available on the Psalms. Nancy deClaiss-Walford, Rolf Jacobson, and Beth Tanner offer a succinct introduction to the Psalter, a new translation of all the psalms that takes special account of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and individual entries on each psalm unit. Throughout the book they draw on state-of-the-art research on the canonical shape and shaping of the Psalter and give nuanced attention to the poetic nature of the psalms.

More than ten years in the making, this excellent collaborative work truly represents a landmark in Old Testament scholarship.

Nancy L. deClaiss-Walford is Carolyn Ward Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University. Rolf A. Jacobson is associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary. Beth LaNeel Tanner is the Kransfield Professor of Old Testament at New Brunswick Theological Seminary.

Biblical CommentarySeptember 978-0-8028-2493-66" x 9" hardcover1028 pages $60.00 [40.99]


Holland, MichiganFrom Dutch Colony to Dynamic City

Robert P. Swierenga

Comprising three hefty volumes, Holland, Michigan: From Dutch Colony to Dynamic Cityoffers a fresh and comprehensive history of the city of Holland from its humble origins to the prosperous and increasingly diverse community it is today.

Robert Swierengas monumental, lavishly illustrated work leaves no stone unturned in covering Hollands historical development, including the Ottawa Indians, the Dutch immigration, churches and schools, grassroots politics, industries and institutions, the effects of World WarI andII and the Great Depression, social and cultural life and much, much more.

This finely wrought history of Holland, Michigan, is a landmark achievement. ... The research is stunning in its depth and inclusiveness, and the writing is always engaging. ... Abrilliant book.

Harry S. StoutYale University

Robert P. Swierenga is Albertus C. Van Raalte Research Professor of History at the A. C. Van Raalte Institute, Hope College, Holland, Michigan. A specialist in Dutch immigration history, Swierenga was knighted in 2000 by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.

The Enduring Legacy of Albertus C. Van Raalte as Leader and Liaison

Jacob E. Nyenhuis and George Harinck, editors

This volume examines the life and legacy of Albertus C. Van Raalte, the energetic, multi-talented founder of the Holland kolonie. Consisting of fifteen chapters biographical essays, thematic essays, and reception studies and six appendices, the book casts new light on both Van Raalte and his Separatist compatriots.

Minutes of the Christian Reformed ChurchClassical Assembly 18571870, General Assembly 18671879,

and Synodical Assembly 1880Edited and annotated by Janet Sjaarda Sheeres

Transcribed by Hendrick K. Harms | Translated by Richard H. Harms

Valuable historical information about the Christian Reformed Church in North America fills this book, with numerous church-meeting minutes expertly transcribed and translated from the original Dutch and enhanced with extensive annotations.

HistoryAvailable 6" 9" hardcovers2,646 pages 900 illustrations978-0-8028-7137-4 3-volume set $150.00 [99.99]978-0-8028-7263-0 3-volume set with deluxe slipcase $200.00 [134.99]

HistoryAvailable 978-0-8028-7215-96" 9" hardcover115 illustrations557 pages $49.00 [32.99]

HistoryAvailable 978-0-8028-7253-16" 9" paperback668 pages / $48.00 [31.99]

the historicaL series oF the reFormed chUrch in americaDonald J. Bruggink, series editor


s t U d i e s i n t h e h i s t o r y o F c h r i s t i a n m i s s i o n sRobert Eric Frykenberg and Brian Stanley, series editors

Christians in South Indian Villages, 19592009Decline and Revival in Telangana

John B. Carman and Chilkuri Vasantha Rao

This book revisits South Indian Christian communities that were studied in 1959 and written about in Village Christians and Hindu Culture (1968). John Carman and Chilkuri Vasantha Raos carefully gathered research fifty years later reveals both the decline of many older congregations and the surprising emergence of new Pentecostal and Baptist churches that emphasize the healing power of Christ. Significantly, the new congregations largely cut across caste lines, including both high castes and outcastes (Dalits).

Carman and Vasantha Rao pay particular attention to the social, political, and religious environment of these Indian village Christians, including their adap- tation of indigenous Hindu practices into their Christian faith and observances.

John B. Carman is professor emeritus of comparative religion at Harvard Divinity School.

Chilkuri Vasantha Rao is principal of Andhra Christian Theological College, Hyderabad, India.

HistoryOctober 978-0-8028-7163-36" x 9" paperback256 pages $35.00 [23.99]

The Notorious Isaac Earl and His ScoutsUnion Soldiers, Prisoners, Spies

Gordon L. Olson

In this book historian Gordon Olson tells a little-known Civil War story of cour- age, intrigue, and romance. Away from the large, epic battles in the eastern U.S., Lieutenant Isaac Newton Earl and his elite group of special scouts patrolled the Mississippi River, gathering information about Confederate troop activity, arresting Rebel smugglers and guerillas, and opposing anti-Union insurrection. Their daring exploits come to life in these pages.

Afast-paced yet meticulously told story of Union counterguerrilla operations. ... Olson significantly broadens our understanding of the guerrilla war with this incisive study of Earls special scouts. Daniel E. Sutherland

author of A Savage Conflict: The Decisive Role of Guerrillas in the American Civil War

This is a refreshing and fascinating study of a remarkable Civil War leader.

Perry D. Jamiesonauthor of Death in September: The Antietam Campaign

Gordon L. Olson is city historian emeritus of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and coeditor of Thin Ice: Coming of Age in Grand Rapids.

HistoryAvailable 978-0-8028-6801-56" x 9" paperback74 b&w illustrations311 pages $22.00 [14.99]

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Author Index Title IndexBavinck Between the Beginning and the End 16Beale & Campbell The Book of Revelation 18Bergler From Here to Maturity 4Campbell Framing Paul 13Carl Verbum Domini and the Complementarity of Exegesis and Faith (ctf) 19Carman & Vasantha Rao Christians in South Indian Villages, 19592009 (shcm) 27Casarella Jesus Christ: The New Face of Social Progress 19Crisp et al Christian Scholarship in the Twenty-First Century 14Deane-Drummond The Wisdom of the Liminal 15deClaiss-Walford et al The Book of Psalms (nicot) 25DeYoung Vainglory 5Evans & Zacharias Old Testament Pseudepigrapha 24Fergusson Creation (gt) 16Froehlich Sensing the Scriptures 18Grygiel Discovering the Human Person 22Hrle Outline of Christian Doctrine 17Harline Way Below the Angels 3Harvey Dear White Christians (pc) 12Henriksen Life, Love, and Hope 20Hughes Katharine Drexel 9Lewis Christian Reflections 6Lewis God in the Dock 6Lewis Letters to an American Lady 6Lewis The Pilgrims Regress 6Lewis The Pilgrims Regress, Annotated Edition 7Lpez Retrieving Origins and the Claim of Multiculturalism 20Lupu & Tuttle Secular Government, Religious People (euslr) 12Manning Dear Abba 2Marshak The Many Faces of Herod the Great 13Mattison & Berkman Searching for a Universal Ethic 23Migliore Faith Seeking Understanding, 3ded 17Mouw Called to the Life of the Mind 14Nyenhuis & Harinck The Enduring Legacy of Albertus C. Van Raalte as Leader and Liaison (hsrca) 26ODonovan Finding and Seeking 23Olson The Notorious Isaac Earl and His Scouts 27Seifrid The Second Letter to the Corinthians (pntc) 25 Seland Reading Philo 24Sheeres et al Minutes of the Christian Reformed Church (hsrca) 26Swierenga Holland, Michigan (hsrca) 26Vasconcelos Wilkey Worship and Culture 21Wahlberg Revelation as Testimony 22Westphal Kierkegaards Concept of Faith (kct) 15Williams Being Christian 1Wilson Exploring Our Hebraic Heritage 8Wright The Crown and the Fire 10Wright Following Jesus 11Wright For All Gods Worth 11Wright The Lord and His Prayer 10Wright The Way of the Lord 11Wright What Saint Paul Really Said 11Wright Who Was Jesus? 10Wrthwein & Fischer The Text of the Old Testament, 3d ed 24Zimmerman Worship with Gladness (cicw) 21

Being Christian Williams 1Between the Beginning and the End Bavinck 16The Book of Psalms (nicot) deClaiss-Walford et al 25The Book of Revelation Beale & Campbell 18Called to the Life of the Mind Mouw 14Christian Reflections Lewis 6Christian Scholarship in the Twenty-First Century Crisp et al 14Christians in South Indian Villages, 19592009 (shcm) Carman & Vasantha Rao 27Creation (gt) Fergusson 16The Crown and the Fire Wright 10Dear Abba Manning 2Dear White Christians (pc) Harvey 12Discovering the Human Person Grygiel 22The Enduring Legacy of Albertus C. Van Raalte as Leader and Liaison (hsrca) Nyenhuis & Harinck 26Exploring Our Hebraic Heritage Wilson 8Faith Seeking Understanding, 3d ed Migliore 17Finding and Seeking ODonovan 23Following Jesus Wright 11For All Gods Worth Wright 11Framing Paul Campbell 13From Here to Maturity Bergler 4God in the Dock Lewis 6Old Testament Pseudepigrapha Evans & Zacharias 24Holland, Michigan (hsrca) Swierenga 26Jesus Christ: The New Face of Social Progress Casarella 19Katharine Drexel Hughes 9Kierkegaards Concept of Faith (kct) Westphal 15Letters to an American Lady Lewis 6Life, Love, and Hope Henriksen 20The Lord and His Prayer Wright 10The Many Faces of Herod the Great Marshak 13Minutes of the Christian Reformed Church (hsrca) Sheeres et al 26The Notorious Isaac Earl and His Scouts Olson 27Outline of Christian Doctrine Hrle 17The Pilgrims Regress Lewis 6The Pilgrims Regress, Annotated Edition Lewis 7Reading Philo Seland 24Retrieving Origins and the Claim of Multiculturalism Lpez 20Revelation as Testimony Wahlberg 22Searching for a Universal Ethic Mattison & Berkman 23The Second Letter to the Corinthians (pntc) Seifrid 25Secular Government, Religious People (euslr) Lupu & Tuttle 12Sensing the Scriptures Froehlich 18The Text of the Old Testament, 3d ed Wrthwein & Fischer 24Vainglory DeYoung 5Verbum Domini and the Complementarity of Exegesis and Faith (ctf) Carl 19Way Below the Angels Harline 3The Way of the Lord Wright 11What Saint Paul Really Said Wright 11Who Was Jesus? Wright 10The Wisdom of the Liminal Deane-Drummond 15Worship and Culture Vasconcelos Wilkey 21Worship with Gladness (cicw) Zimmerman 21

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