Baker Academic imprint: 719 books
Faithful and Fractured
Responding to the Clergy Health Crisis
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2018
Clergy suffer from certain health issues at a rate higher than the general population. Why are pastors in such poor health? And what can be done to help them step into the abundant life God desires for them?
Although anecdotal observations about poor clergy health abound, concrete data from...
Understanding Transgender Identities
Four Views
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2019
One of the most pressing issues facing the evangelical church today involves dramatic shifts in our culture's perceptions regarding human sexuality. While homosexuality and same-sex marriage have been at the forefront, there is a new cultural awareness of sexual diversity and gender dysphoria. The...
by David Lyle Jeffrey
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2019
The God of the Bible often speaks in poetry.Beginning with an illuminating exploration of eloquence in the divine voice, a highly acclaimed professor of literature opens up the treasury of biblical tradition among English poets both past and present, showing them to be well attuned not only to Scripture's...
Reforming Apologetics
Retrieving the Classic Reformed Approach to Defending the Faith
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2019
Challenging the dominant Van Tillian approach in Reformed apologetics, this book by a leading expert in contemporary Reformed theology sets forth the principles that undergird a classic Reformed approach. J. V. Fesko's detailed exegetical, theological, and historical argument takes as its starting...
Christian Ethics and Moral Philosophy
An Introduction to Issues and Approaches
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2018
This introductory textbook presents Christian philosophical and theological approaches to ethics. Combining their expertise in philosophy and theology, the authors explain the beliefs, values, and practices of various Christian ethical viewpoints, addressing biblical teachings as well as traditional...
The Minister as Moral Theologian
Ethical Dimensions of Pastoral Leadership
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2017
The practice of ministry requires pastors and Christian leaders to serve as moral theologians in their communities. Ministers must preach about morally challenging texts, teach about moral issues and conflicts, offer moral counsel, and serve as an example regarding the shape of faithful Christian...
Studying the Ancient Israelites
A Guide to Sources and Methods
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2007
Archaeology won't prove or disprove the Bible's truth claims. But archaeology, combined with other bodies of evidence like historical geography, extrabiblical texts, anthropological insights, and careful study of the writings of ancient Israel, allow us to reconstruct a reasonable picture of the ancient...
Encountering the Book of Psalms (Encountering Biblical Studies)
A Literary and Theological Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2018
Though the Psalms are perhaps the most familiar portion of the Hebrew Bible, they are also among the most difficult to interpret. In this new, thoroughly updated edition of a successful textbook, a respected evangelical Old Testament scholar offers a guide to the book of Psalms that is informed by...
Atonement, Law, and Justice
The Cross in Historical and Cultural Contexts
Language: English
Release Date: August 12, 2014
Adonis Vidu tackles an issue of great current debate in evangelical circles and of perennial interest in the Christian academy. He provides a critical reading of the history of major atonement theories, offering an in-depth analysis of the legal and political contexts within which they arose. The...
Practicing Christian Education
An Introduction for Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2017
This accessible introduction to the broad scope of Christian education focuses on its practice in the local church. Two leading experts argue that Christian education encompasses all of the intentional practices of the local church, including worship, mission, sacraments, and teaching. They explore...
Rethinking Human Nature
A Christian Materialist Alternative to the Soul
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2006
What are we as human persons? Are we immaterial souls capable of disembodied existence or merely animals destined to dust? For centuries, scholars have debated this issue, and that debate continues today.
But the question of human nature can no longer remain a topic for discussion within the...
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Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1998
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1998
Detailed historical and archaeological essays give insight into the many people groups who interacted with and influenced ancient Israel.
Christian Ethics and the Church
Ecclesial Foundations for Moral Thought and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2015
This book introduces Christian ethics from a theological perspective. Philip Turner, widely recognized as a leading expert in the field, explores the intersection of moral theology and ecclesiology, arguing that the focus of Christian ethics should not be personal holiness or social reform but the...
Shepherding God's People
A Guide to Faithful and Fruitful Pastoral Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2019
This comprehensive textbook on pastoral ministry for pastors, church leaders, and students articulates a biblical model for shepherding God's people. Written by a leading psychologist and seminary professor who has served as a pastor for more than two decades, the book covers twelve major areas of...