The Dead Sea Scrolls continue to shed ancient light on both the text and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible during the Second Temple period. Among the scrolls are several copies of Genesis dating from the first century BC to the mid-first century AD that contain portions of text from the creation account. These fragmentary copies have provided an unprecedented glimpse into the condition of the text in antiquity and have also provided a unique window into certain scribal practices in the copying of the text.

The topic of hell has held a strange fascination for believers through the centuries, becoming the subject of paintings, sermons, books, articles, and much more. For many it has been a source of terror, for most a wellspring of questions. Is there such a thing as hell? How long will it last? Who will go there? Is hell fair?

Learn the critical methods of doing biblical theology from distinguished scholar Peter Stuhlmacher.Emphasizing the need for a canonical approach to developing a sound biblical theology—as well as the necessity of understanding Paul’s thought in light of Jesus’ teaching—Stuhlmacher helps readers understand the nuances of the New Testament’s message, and shows how to avoid common pitfalls of the exegetical task in constructing a coherent theological understanding of the Bible.

Examine issues in theology, biblical studies, ministry, and church history with distinguished scholars and practitioners from around the world with the Master Journal Bundle 10.1. Featuring journals that zoom in on a specific topic in each installment or volume, as well as eclectic journals that provide commentary and insight on a variety of topics, this bundle adds massive breadth to your library. Draw on a wealth of ecclesiastical experience and theological reflection and inform your passion for the church while you deepen your understanding of theology, history, and Scripture. The Master Journal Bundle 10.1 features 15+ new volumes and includes everything found in the Academic Journal Bundle 10.1 and the Theology Journal 10.1.

For many aspiring academics, the transition from doctoral student to classroom teacher is a challenging one. The classroom culture, the needed pedagogical skills, and the expected level and type of work are significantly different in the two environments. Nevertheless, most doctoral students go on to teach in undergraduate or seminary classrooms.

The doctrine of divine simplicity has long played a crucial role in Western Christianity’s understanding of God. It claimed that by denying that God is composed of parts Christians are able to account for his absolute self-sufficiency and his ultimate sufficiency as the absolute Creator of the world. If God were a composite being then something other than the Godhead itself would be required to explain or account for God. If this were the case then God would not be most absolute and would not be able to adequately know or account for himself without reference to something other than himself. This book develops these arguments by examining the implications of divine simplicity for God’s existence, attributes, knowledge, and will. Along the way there is extensive interaction with older writers, such as Thomas Aquinas and the Reformed scholastics, as well as more recent philosophers and theologians.

The gap between the New Testament and the Imprecatory Psalms is less than we think—when faced with prayers against enemies in the Psalms, we are too quick to assume that these Old Testament authors were ignorant of some basic New Testament ethics. They are self-righteous, thinking they have earned God's favor. They don't know that the wicked can repent and be forgiven. They believe in vengeance and hating their enemies. We assume wrongly. These prayers are far more aware than many modern churchgoers of how deeply our own sin runs, so that even when persecuted, we are not automatically entitled to divine help. Even when we are truly entitled to justice against unrighteous attackers, if God rescues us, that is unmerited grace. Further, the psalms are fully aware that their enemies can repent, and they show mercy to them. The Book of Psalms teaches its readers--individuals and the whole people of God--to desire the repentance, forgiveness, and divine blessing of all nations.

Theosis: Deification in Christian Theology contains biblical and historical-theological essays offering innovative approaches to the issue of theosis. The interconnections between the theology of deification and the doctrines of the Trinity, Christology, anthropology, protology, hamartiology, soteriology, and eschatology are made manifest in these fascinating new studies. It is aimed both at those who are already students of theosis and at those who are looking for an introductory text. It also contains a comprehensive and up-to-date bibliography for those seeking further resources on theosis.

In 1621, two years after their hopes for free and open debate were dashed at the Synod of Dort, the peers and students of Jacobus Arminius published the Confession or Declaration of the Pastors, which in the Belgian Federation were known as the Remonstrants. The first and perhaps most important of Arminian confessions, this document was composed by Simon Episcopius and then approved at a gathering of Remonstrant pastors. It provided not only a defends the Arminian “five points” condemned at Dort, but also succinctly declares the entire range of their theology. This fresh, unabridged translation of the 1621 Confession—the first since 1676—together with the original Latin, allows the contemporary reader to study the original language of the original Remonstrant leaders without the intervening interpretations of either their opponents or later admirers.

Inner-biblical studies is a blossoming field. Within this growing specialization, Reverberations of the Exodus in Scripture is a unique and refreshing contribution. Unlike most studies in this area focusing either solely on how Old Testament passages interact with other Old Testament texts or on the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, this volume examines how a central and paradigmatic biblical event—the exodus from Egypt—resurfaces time and again in both testaments. Furthermore, the collaborative nature of this project has allowed specialists to construct each chapter. Readers of Reverberations of the Exodus in Scripture will gain a better understanding of the role of the exodus throughout the biblical canon and a deeper appreciation for its place in biblical theology

Did Luther get Christian freedom right? In this volume, author Brett James Muhlhan seeks to find the answer to this question by examination of two elements: What is Luther’s understanding of Christian freedom? How did his understanding stand up under the pressure of reformation? Muhlhan explores both of these elements and contends that the sublime beauty of Luther’s early understanding of Christian freedom.

Irenaeus of Lyons was one of the greatest theologians of the early post-apostolic church. Against Heresies offers a compelling presentation of the Christian faith. Yet, few have read this magnum opus since the first two of its five books focus on exposing and answering Gnostic heresies, and the only complete English version is difficult to read. James Payton has eliminated both these obstacles by condensing Against Heresies. Most of the interaction with the Gnostics has been removed, allowing Irenaeus’ rich presentation of the Christian faith to shine through. In addition, the English prose has been refurbished to make it accessible. Readers now have access to Irenaeus’ rich presentation that is saturated in a thorough knowledge of Scripture and rooted in the apostolic tradition of the early church.

According to translator Kirk Summers, Theodore Beza’s A Little Book of Christian Questions and Responses is the “crowning achievement” of the early reformer’s career. It demonstrates “a mature theologian dealing candidly with some complex and vital issues concerning man’s relation to God.” Beza offers fresh, new approaches to various questions of theology that early Protestantism found crucial—including questions about God’s eternal decrees, salvation, the Trinity, as well as a host of others. Written in a scholastic-style question-answer format, Beza’s book remains important today as it will firmly establish believers in sound doctrine through the methods of pristine logic. Though this work was translated into several European languages soon after its appearance, it has appeared in no new languages since 1600 until the appearance of this first English edition.

Calvinism and Middle Knowledge is an anthology of essays that moves the discussion of Molinism/middle knowledge out of the philosophical arena, where it has almost exclusively remained, and into the broader theological community. In particular, it sparks a conversation between Calvinists and Molinists regarding the fruitfulness or deficiencies of middle knowledge and the feasibility or infeasibility of Calvinist use of middle knowledge without acceptance of libertarian human freedom. To this end, nine distinguished experts address such topics as the history of the doctrine of middle knowledge, the potential role of Molinism in discussions of evolution and intelligent design, Calvinist concerns with Molinism, and Calvinist appropriation of middle knowledge.

Edited by scholars Stanley E. Porter and Cynthia Long Westfall, the McMaster New Testament Studies series gathers cutting-edge scholarship from around the world. These three volumes from the series address the church’s mission, history, and relationship with governments.

Covenant theology and John Wesley’s theology sounds dissonant. What would an evangelical Arminian have to do with a theological framework that historically belongs to a Reformed understanding of salvation?

Ben F. Meyer’s work had a massive impact on the work of N.T. Wright, Ben Witherington, John P. Meier, and many others. His method of critical realism—balancing rationalism with idealism—helped turn the tide in Jesus studies toward a more traditional view of Jesus’ life and early Christianity. This collection gathers some of Meyer’s most influential works—including The Aims of Jesus and Critical Realism and the New Testament—which have shaped the way a generation of scholars think about Jesus as a historical figure.

C.S. Lewis was not a professional theologian—something he freely admitted. For many years, this lack of official credentials resulted in an unfortunate lack of scholarly engagement with his life and works. Exploring Lewis’ literary, theological, and philosophical genius, Lewis experts such as P.H. Brazier, Chad Walsh, and Walter Hooper fill this longstanding gap. Though written for academics and students, these works are also for ordinary Christians who, like Lewis, don’t have a theology degree. Readers of every background who enjoy Lewis’ fiction, apologetics, and scholarship will also enjoy these creative studies.

Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf was without question the most influential German theologian between Martin Luther and Friedrich Schleiermacher. He was the force behind modern Protestant missions, launched efforts that eventually became the ecumenical movement, and influenced some of the most significant theologians of the modern world, including Schleiermacher, Karl Barth, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

The scope of JGRChJ is the texts, language and cultures of the Greco-Roman world of early Christianity and Judaism. The papers published in JGRChJ are designed to pay special attention to the ‘larger picture’ of politics, culture, religion and language, engaging as well with modern theoretical approaches.

Thomas F. Torrance’s work regarding science and theology is a noted contribution to Christian apologetics and philosophy. Moreover, his work as a systematic theologian has also been impactful for those in the Reformed tradition. Torrance studied with Karl Barth in Basel, Switzerland early in his career, and was an editor for Barth’s Church Dogmatics and the translation of John Calvin’s New Testament Commentaries.

The Wipf & Stock Jesus Studies Collection provides a comprehensive picture of the character and context of Jesus as presented in the Gospels, Paul’s letters, and other historical sources. Stephen Finlan reviews Jesus’ teachings in the Gospels and how his language emphasizing family changes the way we think about parenting, marriage, and spiritual identity. D. Patrick Ramsey looks at the Gospel’s account of the Jesus’ personality. Gerry Schoberg’s volume reveals how Pauline theology is dependent on Jesus’ teachings. R. J. McKelvey talks about the dual nature of Jesus presented in Hebrews, which shows him as both a priest for his people and a pioneer who leaves the camp. Finally, Nancy L. Kuehl examines Jesus’ final days on earth from a historical-legal perspective.

This book is about that treasured doctrine of Pentecostalism: baptism in the Holy Spirit, understood as a work subsequent to conversion to Christ. Since James Dunn’s publication of Baptism in the Holy Spirit, there has been heated response from Pentecostals in defense of the doctrine. Key players are Roger Stronstad, Howard Ervin, David Petts, James Shelton, Robert Menzies, and ex-Pentecostal Max Turner. This book reviews Pentecostal criticisms of Dunn with respect to Luke-Acts, concluding that ...

The Reformed Roots of the English New Testament examines the nature and extant of Theordore Beza’s influence on what we know today as the Authorized Version of the Bible. Two key documents, the Bodleian Bishops' manuscript (Gospels) and the Fulman manuscript (Epistles), appear to represent the work of the Final Revision Committee of the Authorized Version and provide substantial evidence for Bezian influence on the earliest stages of this crucial moment in the history of biblical translation and publication.

Although the cry for justice in human society is an important theme in the Bible, in many church and academic circles action for and discourse about social justice is carried on without a thorough exploration of this theme in Scripture. This volume brings together chapters by experts in the various sections of the Old and New Testaments to give a full spectrum of what the Bible has to say about social justice, and to point to ways forward for Christians seeking to think and act in harmony with God in pursuing social justice in the world today.

Creeds, Confessions, and Declarations are all central documents for the Christian faith. Intended for distilling the essential beliefs of Christianity, for education, and spiritual practice, these historic documents of the Christian Church open up insight into the tradition and Orthodox teachings of Christianity. Imagine studying Romans 6—and then seeing if it came up at the Council of Nicea, Trent, or the Synod of Dort. Imagine seeing how the Augsburg Confession, the Arminian Confession, and the Schleitheim Confession use 1 Peter 5. And then imagine Luther’s Catechism, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Westminster Catechism, and the Orthodox Catechism all showing you their use of Genesis 2.

Phillip J. Long argues that Jesus combined the tradition of an eschatological banquet with a marriage metaphor in order to describe the end of the Exile as a wedding banquet. When Jesus says in Mark 2:19 that the wedding guests should not fast “while the bridegroom is with them,” he is claiming to be a bridegroom by intentionally alluding to a rich tradition from the Hebrew Bible. By eating and drinking with “tax collectors and other sinners,” Jesus was inviting people to join him in celebrating the eschatological banquet.

In 1621, two years after their hopes for free and open debate were dashed at the Synod of Dort, the peers and students of Jacobus Arminius published the Confession or Declaration of the Pastors, which in the Belgian Federation were known as the Remonstrants. The first and perhaps most important of Arminian confessions, this document was composed by Simon Episcopius and then approved at a gathering of Remonstrant pastors. It provided not only a defense of the Arminian “five points” condemned at D...

This series is designed to address particular themes in the New Testament that are of concern to Christians today. Written in a style easily accessible to ministers, students, and laypeople by contributors who are proven experts in their fields of study, these volumes reflect the best of current biblical scholarship while also speaking directly to the pastoral needs of people in today’s church.

Written at a time when his ideas and practices were provoking opposition even from fellow Christians, the Apostle Paul articulates in his Letter to the Romans his understanding of God's plan for humanity and discusses the implications of this plan for different groups of people. Romans is considered by many as the most theologically significant and sophisticated book of the Bible. This volume is designed to bridge the gap between studying Romans as an academic enterprise and experiencing how Romans can speak today in the life of the church. All of the chapters in this volume--especially those devoted to the content of Romans--were written with both exegesis and application in mind. All of the contributors to this volume believe that Romans has a crucial voice within the church today and that those who preach, teach, and study the book need to be attentive to its witness and to its timeliness.