Isaiah 1-39, Volume 15A (New American Commentary Series) By Gary V. Smith (Published by B&H Publishing Group - ISBN 9780805401158) (Hardback) * The New American Commentary series is an exceptionally acclaimed resource for ministers and Bible students who want to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features in this first of two planned volumes on the book of Isaiah include: Commentary based on the New International Version. NIV text printed in the body of the commentary. Sound scholarly methodology reflecting capable research in the original languages. Interpretation emphasizing the theological unity of each book and Scripture as a whole. Readable and applicable exposition. The New American Commentary sets a standard for evangelical biblical scholarship. It is perhaps the most helpful commentary series designed for the work of the pastor and preacher. An accessible approach to the biblical text is backed up with solid biblical scholarship. Not only Southern Baptists but all evangelicals should greet this commentary series with great enthusiasm. It has earned their trust. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Gary V. Smith is professor of Christian studies at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. *From the publisher s website and back cover of the book.
John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace By Jonathan Aitken (Published by Crossway - ISBN 1581348487) (Hardback) * Most Christians know John Newton as a man who once captained a slave ship, was dramatically converted to Christ on the high seas, and later penned one of the greatest hymns of the faith, Amazing Grace. But he also had a huge impact on his times as an icon of the evangelical movement, as a great preacher and theologian, and as a seminal influence on abolitionist William Wilberforce. Newton s friendship with Wilberforce is portrayed in the major motion picture Amazing Grace. Jonathan Aitken s new biography John Newton explores all these facets of Newton s life and character. It is the first biography to draw on Newton s unpublished diaries and correspondence, providing fresh insight into the life of this complex and memorable Christian. The result is a fascinating, colorful, and historically significant portrait of John Newton, a self-described great sinner redeemed by a great Savior through amazing grace. Jonathan Aitken s fast-paced, well-researched, and detailed book shows why Newton was such an important figure. This is a book to read, ponder, and read again. Mark Noll, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History, University of Notre Dame Jonathan Aitken is president of Christian Solidarity Worldwide, a director of Prison Fellowship International, and executive director of The Trinity Forum in Europe.
Can We Trust the Gospels?: Investigating the Reliability, of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John By Mark D. Roberts (Published by Crossway - ISBN 1581348665) (Paperback) * Attacks on the historical reliability of the Gospels especially their portrayal of Jesus Christ are nothing new. But are these attacks legitimate? Is there reason to doubt the accuracy of the Gospels? By examining and refuting some of the most common criticisms of the Gospels, author Mark D. Roberts explains why we can indeed trust the Gospels, nearly two millennia after they were written. Lay readers and scholars alike will benefit from this accessible book, and will walk away confident in the reliability of the Gospels. There is a crisis of confidence about the Gospels, fueled by sensational claims about supposedly new Gnostic Gospels with a revised standard view of Jesus. As Mark Roberts makes clear, the earliest and best evidence we have for the real Jesus is the canonical Gospels, not the much later Gnostic ones. Ben Witherington III, Professor of New Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary Mark D. Roberts is senior pastor of Irvine Presbyterian Church. He received his Ph.D. in New Testament from Harvard University and teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Eusebius: The Church History Translation/commentary - Paul L. Maier (Published by Kregel Academic - ISBN 9780825433078) (Paperback) * Published in 1999, Paul Maier s best-selling translation of Eusebius s The Church History set a new standard for flowing, contemporary translations that remain faithful to the original text. This new, highly affordable paperback edition includes commentary by Maier on the significant historical developments addressed in each book of The Church History, as well as ten maps and illustrations. Often called The Father of Church History, Eusebius recorded the colorful events and personalities that characterized Christianity in its crucial first three centuries from Christ to Constantine. Starting where the New Testament ends, Eusebius provides answers to questions such as: What happened to Jesus disciples later in life? When were the Gospels written, who wrote them, and where? Did Nero condemn Paul in Rome or set him free? How did the New Testament canon develop? The publication of a new translation of Eusebius s The Church History is an important event. This translation, along with the helpful introductions and commentary by Paul L. Maier, makes early history come alive. Mark A. Noll, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History, University of Notre Dame Paul L. Maier is the Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University.
ALL TITLES BELOW ARE NOW AVAILABLE EITHER IN YOUR LOCAL LIFEWAY CAMPUS STORE OR BY SPECIAL ORDER. Through Western Eyes: Eastern Orthodoxy: A Reformed Perspective (Christian Focus Publications - ISBN 1845502477 - Paperback) by Robert Letham. Praying the Lord s Prayer (Crossway - ISBN 1581349637 - Paperback) by J.I. Packer. Piety and Profession: American Protestant Theological Education, 1870-1970 (Eerdmans - ISBN 9780802829467 - Paperback) by Glenn T. Miller. A Journey Worth Taking: Finding Your Place in this World (P&R Publishing - ISBN 9781596380424 - Paperback) by Charles D. Drew. B.B. Warfield: Essays on His Life and Thought (P&R Publishing - ISBN 9781596380370 - Paperback) edited by Gary L.W. Johnson.