Bøker utgitt av William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company

"A nonpartisan case for the importance of religious liberty in US society"--

"The history of dispensationalism as an institutional, cultural, and theological force in evangelicalism"--

A compelling novel-in-verse about mental illness, family relationships, and the power of art. -YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominee -NYPL Best Book -Bank Street Best Books -Paterson Prize Honor Book > In 1960s Oregon, fifteen-year-old Laura just wants a quiet, regular life: drawing in her sketchbook, hanging out with her best friend, maybe going on a date with Dennis from school. But Laura has a secret--her mother is mentally ill. When Mother has a breakdown while painting, Laura's confusion and anger start to build. What if art can't keep her safe from becoming like her mother? What if Laura's life will never be close to normal? Stirring and eloquent, Crazy follows Laura as she navigates fears about her mother's--and her own--mental health. This new tenth anniversary edition includes discussion questions, recommended resources for teens, and an interview with author Linda Vigen Philips.

"Titled with antonyms such as 'Tidy' and 'Messy,' these poems introduce animal opposites like cats and dogs, snakes and worms, and sloths and ants"

"Readers travel through the six kingdoms of classification (animals, plants, fungi, protists, bacteria, and archaea), exploring the amazing ways life exists on planet Earth"--

"Michael W. Austin argues that nationalism contradicts both American values and Christian virtues"--

"A collection of stories by people touched by the i understand community"-- Provided by publisher.

Goat and Bunny are very different, but it is okay because the two friends find ways to accept each other and share their adventures.

"When a cat and her human go for walks, the human always decides where they go and what they do. "But what if it were the other way around?" the cat asks one day. So the next time, the human follows the cat. When the cat is in control, she wants to stop more often, and she wants to chase squirrels and climb up trees. Her human finds all these detours ridiculous. But when you walk at a cat's pace, you can see the most amazing things. Painted in richly saturated colors, The Cat Way explores the strange path to compromise and cooperation. Walking together might take some patience--but it can also lead to the most incredible surprises."--

"A groundbreaking historical-critical study of John the Baptist In the popular imagination, John the Baptist plays the supporting role of Jesus's unkempt forerunner. But meticulous historical study reveals his wide-reaching and enduring influence on the history of religion. The first study of its kind, John of History, Baptist of Faith sheds light on the historical John the Baptist and his world. James F. McGrath applies historical-critical methodology not only to the New Testament but also to the Mandaean Book of John, a holy text of the last extant gnostic sect. McGrath uses the teachings of John's pupil, Jesus, as a window into his mentor's beliefs. Along the way, he brings new clarity to questions of contention among scholars, such as John's use of immersion as a substitute for temple sacrifice. Bold in its claims yet careful in its methodology, John of History, Baptist of Faith lends fresh insight into John, Jesus, and their world. McGrath's pioneering monograph will challenge and intrigue students and scholars of the New Testament and Second Temple Judaism"--

"An incisive study of Paul's use of stories and narratives in his letters Paul is often thought of as a crafter of numerous and complex arguments, but some scholars, such as N. T. Wright and Richard Hays, have claimed that narratives are vitally important in his letters. Through careful examination of the texts, Christoph Heilig demonstrates that Paul is indeed a talented teller of stories-not only explicit narratives but also implicit stories. In this volume, after a decade of research and writing, Heilig presents his definitive report on narrative in Paul. While Richard Hays and N. T. Wright have argued that Paul's letters contain implicit narratives, Heilig stresses that a sound methodology requires beginning with text-linguistic investigation of explicit narratives. As Heilig argues, focusing on explicit narratives repeatedly redirects our attention to implicit ("almost") stories. On this basis, he shows that Hays's "narrative substructures" and Wright's "worldview" narratives can also be fruitfully integrated into a narratological approach. Paul is a different kind of storyteller than the gospel writers, for example, but at countless points miniature narratives play a crucial role for Paul's communicative goals. Students and scholars of the New Testament will welcome Heilig's expert guidance through a hotly debated area of Pauline studies"--

"An invitation to the Christian faith for the bored, the distracted, and the spiritually hungry Dear future saint, Why is the gospel worth living for? Why is it worth dying for? In these letters, a fellow pilgrim addresses future saints: the bored and the distracted, the skeptical and the curious, the young and the spiritually hungry. Lively and readable, these bite-sized letters explain the basics of Christian life, including orthodox doctrine, the story of Scripture, the way of discipleship, and more. Interweaving Scripture, poetry, and theological writings, Letters to a Future Saint educates readers in the richness of the Christian tradition. But beyond that, this earnest and approachable volume offers young people- who may be largely uninformed of the depths of faith despite having been raised in Christian homes -an invitation into the life of the church and into a deeper relationship with God"--

What difference does it make to identify Mark's gospel as an ancient biography?Reading the gospels as ancient biographies makes a profound difference to the way that we interpret them. Biography immortalizes the memory of the subject, creating a literary monument to the person's life and teaching. Yet it is also a bid to legitimize a specific view of that figure and to position an author and his audience as appropriate "gatekeepers" of that memory. Biography was well suited to the articulation of shared values and commitments, the formation of group identity, and the binding together of a past story, present concerns, and future hopes. Helen Bond argues that Mark's author used the genre of biography to extend the gospel from an earlier narrow focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus so that it included the way of life of its founding figure. Situating Jesus at the heart of a biography was a bold step in outlining a radical form of Christian discipleship patterned on the life - and death - of Jesus.

Follows one red fox, two ravens, and other animals through the snow-covered woods.

Amidst the upheaval of war, a young girl and her family leave their homeland and face the challenges of adapting to a new life in a foreign land, but find comfort in a star-shaped cardboard lamp reminiscent of the one they cherished back home.

"Ross Kane shows how congregations can act locally to effect change in their neighborhoods"--

"The autobiography of Catherine Meeks, describing her journey from the sharecropping fields of her father to the academy and beyond"--

"A history of Jingjiao, the first Christian church in China, covering its planting, flourishing, and rediscovery"--

"A collection of C. Kavin Rowe's essays on the purpose and practice of New Testament studies"--

A comprehensive and orthodox guide to biblical origins and interpretation How did we get the Bible? How do we interpret it? And what does it mean for our lives today? Michael B. Shepherd introduces undergraduates and seminarians to these crucial questions in this reliable and thorough new textbook. Shepherd covers textual criticism, formation of the canon, and history of translation, all while remaining committed to Scripture's ultimate purpose--inviting us to salvation through Jesus Christ. Showing how the Bible directs its own interpretation, Shepherd encourages learners to listen to the Word of God, rather than twisting it to fit their own ends. His section-by-section treatment of the Bible encourages students to view the Bible as cohesive, while remaining sensitive to its diverse genres. Thorough and accessible, this textbook goes beyond typical historical introductions to spiritually form students learning to understand Scripture. An Introduction to the Making and Meaning of the Bible is the serious, evangelical introduction your students need and will reference for years to come.

"An exploration of the wideness of God's mercy in Reformed theology"--

"Cait West's memoir shares her upbringing as a stay-at-home daughter and her eventual escape from Christian patriarchy"--

"Rick Ostrander narrates his extensive career in Christian higher education, reflecting on the transformations and future of the field"--

"A collection of essays exploring vivid visual rhetoric in early Christian literature"--

"A guide to deconstructing harmful religious beliefs in order to dismantle oppression and cultivate spiritual health"--

"Tikva Frymer-Kensky shows how readers can derive life-changing wisdom from the "witch of Endor" story in the first book of Samuel"--

"Derek Ryan Kubilus makes the case for universal salvation, arguing that hell is purifying and temporary"--

"An invitation to reading and teaching the Bible as a life-giving, sacred text as well as a historical artifact"--

"Sarah F. Farmer amplifies the voices of women who are or have been incarcerated to learn what supports their flourishing. Combining theology and sociology, Farmer shows how theological education can help cultivate the resilience and connection that women describe as life-giving in and after prison. Based in her own ministry, this pedagogy incorporates artistic expression and critical thinking about justice to cultivate agency. Restorative Hope will open readers' eyes to the lived realities of the US penitentiary system. Educators and theologians seeking to serve those in prison will find a wealth of firsthand perspective and practical resources in these pages"--

"An exploration of the gospel as an open text, surveying a range of Christian art and literature"--