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1 Holman CSB Harmony of the Gospels Edited by Steven L. Cox and Kendell H. Easley (Published by B&H Reference - ISBN ) * This Holman Christian Standard Harmony of the Gospels builds on a tradition of harmonization begun in the 19th century by John A. Broadus and continued by his protégé, A.T. Robertson. The HCSB Harmony contains the full text of each of the four Gospels in the Holman Christian Standard Bible. The Harmony contains interpretive and clarifying notes by a number of scholars, some with differing views on the relationship between various Gospel accounts. Beyond the Harmony, this volume includes articles designed to address issues that arise when one compares the four Gospels and seeks to give an integrated account of the life and teachings of Jesus. Contributors to the articles on Issues in Gospel Harmonization include: Daniel L. Akin Gerald Cowen Robert Stewart Harold W. Hoehner Stanley E. Porter John B. Polhill Rick Melick David S. Dockery Darrell Bock Norman L. Geisler Gary R. Habermas and many more Steven L. Cox is Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Kendell H. Easley is Professor of Christian Studies and Program Director for the Master of Christian Studies, Union University. *From the back cover of the book.

2 Proclaiming the Scandal of the Cross: Contemporary Images of the Atonement Edited by Mark D. Baker (Published by Baker Academic - ISBN ) * It s not often that a book is written to answer the So what? question, but that s precisely the case with Proclaiming the Scandal of the Cross. Inspiration for the book came when Mark Baker and Joel Green wrote Recovering the Scandal of the Cross, an argument against those evangelical theologians and pastors who focused on the penal satisfaction theory of the atonement to the exclusion of other complementary explanations. Readers were struck by their argument, but they asked, How do we now preach the atonement? And how do we explain the saving significance of the cross when we evangelize? In Proclaiming the Scandal of the Cross, Baker brings together presentations of the atonement given in a variety of contexts, from Africa to suburban Los Angeles, from junior high Sunday school classes to coffee shops. The images and metaphors in the book have been developed by pastors, writers, and theologians, including Richard B. Hays, C. S. Lewis, Frederica Mathewes-Green, Brian D. McLaren, Luci Shaw, and Rowan Williams. Readers are invited to learn from their creative examples to proclaim the scandal of the cross in engaging ways in their own contexts. These writers reveal that Christians should embrace a whole constellation of perspectives on the atonement, all mutually reinforcing, because the language of the atonement must at once be metaphorical, pastoral, and salvific. Mark D. Baker is associate professor of mission and theology at Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary.

Christian Preaching: A Trinitarian Theology of Proclamation By Michael Pasquarello III (Published by Baker Academic - ISBN 9780801027604) * Books abound that discuss preaching in terms of homiletic

3 Christian Preaching: A Trinitarian Theology of Proclamation By Michael Pasquarello III (Published by Baker Academic - ISBN ) * Books abound that discuss preaching in terms of homiletic method and technique. From sermon design, style, and delivery to illustrations, video clips, and sociological trends, preaching books often provide quick-fix solutions and focus exclusively on the pastor. Instead of concentrating on secondary matters such as these, veteran pastor Michael Pasquarello seeks to change the subject of Christian preaching to focus attention on the Triune God. He reappropriates the church s classical confession of faith in the Triune God as the basis of Christian preaching and all it involves. He also takes a broader look at the theological justification for speaking of God, offering a Trinitarian vision of practice by which our thoughts, words and lives may be more carefully weighed and made true to the One of whom we speak. This well-crafted book provides both theological reflection and sample sermons that exemplify Pasquarello s vision for trinitarian preaching. Throughout, Pasquarello draws upon key figures from the Christian tradition--such as Augustine, Irenaeus, Luther, and Wesley--as well as many contemporary authors to support his call for all preachers to think theologically, regardless of denomination and preaching style. Each chapter concludes with a sample sermon that shows how this theology of preaching can be worked out in the pulpit. Michael Pasquarello III is Granger E. and Anna A. Fisher Professor of Preaching at Asbury Theological Seminary and has more than twenty years of pastoral experience in the United Methodist Church.

Growing in Christ By J.I. Packer (Published by Crossway - ISBN 9781581348521) * Growing in Christ explains just that how to grow in Christ.

4 Growing in Christ By J.I. Packer (Published by Crossway - ISBN ) * Growing in Christ explains just that how to grow in Christ. As this book shows, we mature spiritually by carefully learning and thoughtfully living the essentials of the Christian faith that are too often taken for granted or overlooked in our daily lives. These essentials so beautifully summarized in the Apostle s Creed, the Lord s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments provide the heart of the book, which Dr. Packer explores and applies to daily life in a clear and refreshing way. Study questions and Bible passages follow each chapter for further individual or group study. Speaking to Christians of all backgrounds and denominations, the newly converted as well as the lifelong believer, Dr. Packer reminds us that Christianity is not instinctive. Ours is a faith that must be learned, and we must never stop striving to mature. Growing in Christ was originally published under the title I Want to be a Christian. James I. Packer is the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Systematic Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. *From the publisher's website and back cover of the book.

Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce By John Piper (Published by Crossway - ISBN 9781581348750) * Against great obstacles William Wilberforce, an evangelical Christian and a member of

5 Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce By John Piper (Published by Crossway - ISBN ) * Against great obstacles William Wilberforce, an evangelical Christian and a member of Parliament, fought for the abolition of the African slave trade and against slavery itself until they were both illegal in the British Empire. Many are aware of Wilberforce s role in bringing an end to slavery in Great Britain, but few have taken the time to examine the beliefs and motivations that spurred him on for decades. In this concise volume, John Piper tells the story of how Wilberforce was transformed from an unbelieving, young politician into a radically God-centered Christian, and how his deep spirituality helped to change the moral outlook of a nation. As world leaders debate over how to deal with a host of social justice and humanitarian crises, a closer look at Wilberforce s life and faith serves as an encouragement and example to all believers. John Piper is senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis.

The Real Mary: Why Evangelical Christians Can Embrace the Mother of Jesus By Scot McKnight (Published by Paraclete Press - ISBN 9781557255235) * The real Mary was an unwed, pregnant teenage girl in

6 The Real Mary: Why Evangelical Christians Can Embrace the Mother of Jesus By Scot McKnight (Published by Paraclete Press - ISBN ) * The real Mary was an unwed, pregnant teenage girl in first century Palestine. She was a woman of courage, humility, spirit, and resolve, and her response to the angel Gabriel shifted the tectonic plates of history. Join popular Biblical scholar Scot McKnight as he explores the contours of Mary s life, from the moment she learned of God s plan for the Messiah, to the culmination of Christ s ministry on earth. McKnight dismantles the myths and also challenges our prejudices. He introduces us to a woman who is a model for faith, and who points us to her son. McKnight is absolutely right that the domesticated image of Mary, and the silenced Mary of Protestantism who only shows up quietly at Christmas, need to be dismissed as unhistorical. It is time for a Mary upgrade in the Evangelical world, and Scot McKnight has both the hardware and the software to deliver the goods. Highly recommended! Ben Witherington, Professor of New Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary Click here to listen to an interview with Scot McKnight talking about this new book. Scot McKnight is the Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies at North Park University.

ALL TITLES BELOW ARE NOW AVAILABLE EITHER IN YOUR LOCAL LIFEWAY CAMPUS STORE OR BY SPECIAL ORDER. Locke: A Biography (Cambridge University Press - ISBN 9780521817868 - Hardback) by R.S. Woolhouse.

When the Darkness Will Not Lift: Doing What We Can While We Wait for God and Joy (Crossway - ISBN 9781581348767 - Paperback) by John Piper.

7 ALL TITLES BELOW ARE NOW AVAILABLE EITHER IN YOUR LOCAL LIFEWAY CAMPUS STORE OR BY SPECIAL ORDER. Locke: A Biography (Cambridge University Press - ISBN Hardback) by R.S. Woolhouse. Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions - A Reader s Edition of the Book of Concord, 2nd ed. (Concordia Publishing House - ISBN Hardback) edited by Paul T. McCain. When the Darkness Will Not Lift: Doing What We Can While We Wait for God and Joy (Crossway - ISBN Paperback) by John Piper. How (Not) to Speak of God Marks of the Emerging Church (Paraclete Press - ISBN Paperback) by Peter Rollins. Store Contact Information: LifeWay Campus Store (Jeff Mayfield, Manager) The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 2825 Lexington Road Louisville, KY Phone: Fax: Jeff.Mayfield@LifeWay.com

New Titles in the "New Academic" Section

New Titles in the New Academic Section The Mission of Today s Church: Baptist Leaders Look at Modern Faith Issues Edited by Stan Norman (Published by B&H Academic - ISBN 9780805443783) * The Mission of Today s Church is a compelling collection