Baker Theology Collection (8 vols.)

If you work enough with the public to field a wide range of questions about the Christian faith, few single-volume resources come close to rivaling this tool.

—Rich Poll, Christianity Today

This first class second edition of the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology should be considered an essential part of a reference library for every serious student of the Word of God, whatever part of the world he/she may be.

—Africa Journal of Evangelical Theology

A valuable contribution to the continuing life and faith of the Christian church, particularly its evangelical witness. . . An excellent reference volume for the church library, the pastor’s study, or the layperson’s bookshelf.

—Jeffrey Loach, Ashland Theological Journal

Thomas Schreiner is known for being a skillful and careful New Testament scholar. In his New Testament Theology his abilities and his clear, concise style are on full display as he gives us a synthetic account of this complex subject, an account that reflects his high view of Scripture. This is probably the best New Testament theology written in the last several decades from a decidedly Reformed and evangelical point of view. While I disagree with the analysis at various points, it is still a fine piece of work, and I am happy to commend it.

——Ben Witherington III, professor of New Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary

Tom Schreiner’s New Testament Theology is a valuable addition to the field, providing to students the kind of overview that only a seasoned scholar can produce. The volume is particularly significant for taking a more thematic approach than have most other New Testament theologies. Schreiner therefore comes closer than most others to giving us a genuine New Testament ‘theology’ (rather than New Testament ‘theologies’).

—Douglas J. Moo, Blanchard Professor of New Testament, Wheaton College

Lucid, incisive, and above all devoted to listening to the text of the New Testament, Tom Schreiner’s volume is like a cool drink in a postmodern desert. Schreiner unfolds the richness of New Testament theology through the lens of salvation history, showing how fruitful the promise-fulfillment, already-not-yet paradigm is for understanding the New Testament. If you want a New Testament theology that is informed, exegetically grounded, canonically based, Trinitarian, and written from the standpoint of a sturdy faith, then this is the book for you!

—Donald A. Hagner, George Eldon Ladd Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary

A magnificent achievement! Schreiner has combined the breadth and depth of his knowledge of the New Testament with extensive discussion of the scholarly literature. Best of all, it follows the New Testament in testifying to the majesty and glory of God.

—Simon J. Gathercole, lecturer in New Testament studies, University of Cambridge

Professor Marshall offers a vigorous engagement with interpretive rules and procedures of special concern to ‘evangelical’ interpreters of the Bible. He boldly seeks a way between ‘liberal’ and ‘fundamentalist’ alternatives, rejecting the reduction of ‘liberals’ and the closure of ‘fundamentalists.’ His argument, sure to evoke ferment among interpreters, shows how faithful and disciplined evangelical thought can attest to the dynamism of biblical faith that in turn issues in a development of doctrine well beyond any frozen categories. Marshall’s argument, offered with great care, is an important contribution to the fresh, ongoing conversation.

—Walter Brueggemann, professor emeritus, Columbia Theological Seminary

This collection of lectures by Howard Marshall, with responses by Vanhoozer and Porter, probes once more into the primary issue for all evangelical hermeneutics: how to move from the then and there to the here and now and how to do so while keeping our interpretive and theological integrity at both ends of the hermeneutical spectrum. Part of the pleasure of reading these lectures is that the authors agree on the essential matters, while offering some differing—yet stimulating—viewpoints as to how best to pull off this crucial hermeneutical enterprise. I am glad to commend it to the larger biblical and theological community for consideration.

—Gordon Fee, professor emeritus of New Testament studies, Regent College

The Apostle Paul told us ‘not to go beyond the things that are written.’ So what should we make of an evangelical biblical scholar who goes ‘beyond the Bible?’ Marshall, the scholar in question, wants to build a bridge from the Bible to its present-day application and, more especially, to make the bridge itself biblical. Does he succeed? His respondents, Kevin Vanhoozer and Stanley Porter, inspect the bridge for weak spots. Is it biblical, for example, to dilute or dump one biblical message for the sake of another because the first one—say, divine judgment as expressed in horrific images—may seem disagreeable with more loving parts of the Bible and does in fact violate popularly accepted moral standards in our civilized world? Do these standards incline us to set one part of the Bible against another and prejudice one part over the other? Is it even possible to avoid such prejudicial treatments? Read, watch these friends spar with each other, and decide for yourselves. The questions are fundamental, and our answers to them will to a significant extent determine the future of evangelical Christianity.

—Robert H. Gundry, professor emeritus, Westmont College

Daniel Clendinen’s Eastern Orthodox Christianity is already a classic. A work characterized by clarity, accuracy, and respect, this book offers an excellent introduction to the Eastern Orthodox faith.

—Frederica Mathewes-Green, author, Facing East: A Pilgrim’s Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy

A splendid book with far-reaching ecumenical implications.

—Donald Bloesch, professor of theology emeritus, Dubuque Theological Seminary

A readable view of Eastern Christianity through Western eyes by one who has spent significant time in the East.

—Thomas Oden, Henry Anson Buttz Professor of Theology and Ethics, Drew University

Clendenin presents Orthodoxy in an honest and sympathetic way, stressing its emphasis on the historic continuity of the apostolic faith as well as on personal conversion and spirituality. For the Protestant reader, he carefully explains why the Orthodox venerate icons, how they approach Scripture, and how they understand tradition. Eschewing a polemical tone, Clendenin employs a ‘hermeneutic of peace,’ without which no respect or trust can be achieved. This book is highly recommended for the Western student of Eastern Christianity.

—Paul Meyendorff, The Fr. Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary

Eastern Orthodox Christianity has already proven to be a most helpful book. It clearly and engagingly introduces the reader to a rich Christian heritage that is too often overlooked. Changes in global realities since the book’s original publication make an informed appreciation for Orthodox Christianity all the more important in the West. And the revisions, additions, and enhancements in the second edition, including the accompanying reader, make this book all the more valuable.

—W. David Buschart, professor of theology and associate dean, Denver Seminary

I am one of those Christians who have theological questions about Eminem, MySpace, grocery stores, and the like. So I am very pleased that we now have this book of stimulating and important reflections on such matters. These authors demonstrate how to think theologically about popular culture.

—Richard J. Mouw, president and professor of Christian philosophy, Fuller Seminary

Kevin Vanhoozer, Charles Anderson, and Michael Sleasman bring together a bright team of culture readers, who help us see common things in uncommon ways and describe them with uncommon yet useful terms. They are pioneers, I hope, of a new era among faithful people in constructive, discerning, and loving engagement rather than reactive, superficial, and judgmental antagonism toward our culture.

—Brian McLaren, author, speaker, activist, and public theologian

There is now a proliferation of books on religion and popular culture but very few books on theology and popular culture. This book seeks to remedy that and offers a rationale for why and how Christians should ‘read’ popular culture. Kevin Vanhoozer’s approach strikes a wise balance between interpreting popular culture with open good will for where God might really be speaking and a biblically formed suspicion for the cunning manufacture of idols. The selection of cultural artifacts examined in part two is wide ranging, quirky, and inspired.

—Kelton Cobb, professor of theology and ethics, Hartford Seminary

[A] sober, encouraging book. . . The two sides of the author, the biblical scholar who reads, thinks, and misses no detail, and the pastoral teacher who understands people, feels with them, and cares for them, combine here to give us a treatment of suffering under God’s sovereignty which is outstandingly accurate, wise, and helpful. All who follow the author’s fast-flowing argument will find their heads cleared and their hearts strengthened.

—J. I. Packer, professor of theology, Regent College

A straightforward, tough-minded, pastorally motivated treatment of the problem of evil. Carson writes as a biblical scholar addressing fellow believers who struggle with the challenge evil poses for their faith.

—Jerry L. Walls, Asbury Theological Journal

This book will help pastors and others think through issues related to human suffering and so help them to be better consolers of those who suffer.

—Roy B. Zuck, senior professor emeritus of biblical exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary

The best compliment I can pay to Carson’s book is that I have used it in a college seminar on the problem of evil and that I would do so again. My students seemed especially to benefit from it. Carson covers many if not most biblical themes related to the topic, and therein lies the secret to appreciating his book. . . It is truly a fine model of excellent scholarship used in the service of the Church.

—Daniel B. Clendenin, founder, The Journey with Jesus Foundation

Clearly written and well-outlined, this book would serve as an excellent college textbook as well as being accessible to educated laypersons.

—Warren McWilliams, Religious Studies Review

This is an outstanding introduction to theology that should become a standard undergraduate textbook. It’s accessible to all general readers, and I strongly recommend it to all bookstores.

—John Kohlenberger III, Bookstore Journal

Unhesitatingly recommended for use in Christian colleges.

—Robert A. Pyne and Gary L. Nebeker, Bibliotheca Sacra

This prominent publication is most worthy of serious study.

—Baptist Standard

Erickson’s goal was to write a briefer version of his popular Christian Theology—with a view to providing a primer of and transition to more extended discussions of theology. As such, Erickson admirably achieved his purposes.

—B. Dale Ellenburg, pastor, Dotson Memorial Baptist Church

[This book] will prove valuable reading to anyone who is charged with teaching and preaching the Word of God. It will provide a sound basis for reflection on how one should move from the study of the biblical text to a contemporary presentation of its message.

—Carl G. Kromminga, Calvin Theological Journal

[Recommended] to every student of God’s Word regardless of his/her theological persuasion, academic preparation, or ministerial experience. To attempt any exegetical work without the application of ‘Kaiser’s method’ or a comparable approach is to hinder oneself in the quest for the original and abiding meaning of the text.

—Richard Schultz, Armerding Chair of Biblical Studies and professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College

I recommend this book as a helpful aid to ministers in their preparation of sermons which will communicate to today’s congregations the timeless truth of God’s inerrant Word.

—Robert L. Reymond, emeritus professor of systematic theology, Knox Theological Seminary