Baker Academic imprint: 719 books
Transforming Spirituality
Integrating Theology and Psychology
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2006
The twenty-first century has given rise to a growing interest in the intersection of science, religion, and spirituality. Few books address these issues from multiple perspectives and theories. To fill this void, F. LeRon Shults and Steven Sandage, coauthors of The Faces of Forgiveness (winner of...
by Craig S. Keener
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Keener's commentary explores the Jewish and Greco-Roman settings of John more deeply than previous works, paying special attention to social-historical and rhetorical features of the Gospel. It cites about 4,000 different secondary sources and uses over 20,000 references from ancient literature.
Galatians
A Commentary
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2019
Leading New Testament scholar Craig Keener is widely respected for his thorough research, sound judgments, and knowledge of ancient sources. His four-volume magnum opus on Acts has received high praise from all quarters. This commentary on Paul's Letter to the Galatians features Keener's meticulous...
Planting Churches in Muslim Cities
A Team Approach
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 1993
A biblically and culturally appropriate blueprint for church planting in Muslim cities anywhere in the world. The experiences of one hundred missionaries provide a guide to evangelizing and discipling.
Scripture
An Ecumenical Introduction to the Bible and Its Interpretation
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2005
Most Bible introductions are the product of a single person or present only one perspective. Written by and for people from a variety of faith traditions, this distinctive introduction represents the work of fifteen Protestant and Catholic scholars--all members of the same theological faculty, but...
Paul the Ancient Letter Writer
An Introduction to Epistolary Analysis
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2016
This clear and user-friendly introduction to the interpretive method called "epistolary analysis" shows how focusing on the form and function of Paul's letters yields valuable insights into the apostle's purpose and meaning. The author helps readers interpret Paul's letters properly by paying...
by Pablo T. Gadenz, Peter Williamson, Mary Healy
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2018
In this addition to the successful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture series, Fr. Pablo Gadenz examines the Gospel of Luke from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students alike. Gadenz explains the biblical text clearly and concisely in light of...
Ancient Israel's History
An Introduction to Issues and Sources
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2014
The history of Israel is a much-debated topic in Old Testament studies. On one side are minimalists who find little of historical value in the Hebrew Bible. On the other side are those who assume the biblical text is a precise historical record. Many serious students of the Bible find themselves between...
It's Still Greek to Me
An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Intermediate Greek
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1998
Proof that learning grammar doesn't have to be boring. This easy-to-understand and humorous guide is for students in their second year of Greek study.
by Udo Schnelle
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2009
Following his well-received Apostle Paul, prominent European scholar Udo Schnelle now offers a major new theology of the New Testament. The work has been translated into English from the original German, with bibliographic adaptations, by leading American scholar M. Eugene Boring.
This comprehensive...
by Eugene H. Merrill
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1992
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1992
Merrill has extensively updated this popular-level Old Testament history to discuss updates in archaeology and textual understanding. It is also more current as a defense of the Bible's accuracy.
Leadership in Christian Perspective
Biblical Foundations and Contemporary Practices for Servant Leaders
Language: English
Release Date: June 18, 2019
This book brings the best of leadership theory and research together with biblical reflection and examples of leadership in action to offer a practical guide to Christian leaders.
Combining expertise in leadership studies and biblical studies, Justin Irving and Mark Strauss explore how leadership...
Since the Beginning
Interpreting Genesis 1 and 2 through the Ages
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2018
Few passages in the Hebrew Bible have been subject to more scrutiny than Genesis 1 and 2. In this volume, a diverse international team of experts guides readers through interpretations of the Genesis creation stories throughout history, inviting them to consider perspectives from the earliest times...
Paul as a Problem in History and Culture
The Apostle and His Critics through the Centuries
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2016
As one of the most significant figures in the history of Western civilization, the apostle Paul has influenced and inspired countless individuals and institutions. But for some, he holds a controversial place in Christianity. This engaging book explores why many people have been wary of Paul and what...