New Books August 2024
| A Bird’s-Eye View of Luke & Acts: Context, Story, and Themes Michael F. Bird Michael Bird explores the books of Luke and Acts and shows that when read together they tell a cohesive narrative about Jesus, the Church, and the mission of God. This title provides an exploration of their central theological themes in historical, literary, and contemporary contexts. Borrow a print copy HERE Read an eBook copy HERE |
| Trauma and Recovery in Early North African Christianity: Christianities Before Modernity Scott Harrower Powerful religious elements for living in the aftermath of trauma are embedded within North African Christian hagiographies. The texts of (1) The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity, (2) The Account of Montanus, Lucius, and their Companions, and (3) The Life of Cyprian of Carthage are stories that offered post traumatic pathways to recovery for its historical readership. This book demonstrates that hagiographies played a vital therapeutic role in helping early Christian trauma survivors recover and flourish in the aftermath of disastrous persecutions. Borrow a print copy HERE |
| Modern Genre Theory: An Introduction for Biblical Studies Andrew Judd Drawing on advancements in modern genre theory, Judd proposes a working definition of genre for biblical studies. This title identifies twelve tenets of modern genre theory that follow from seeing genres in their historical and social context. Borrow a print copy HERE |
| To Walk and to Please God: A Theology of 1 & 2 Thessalonians Andrew S. Malone Edited by Thomas R. Schreiner & Brian Rosner Andrew Malone explores 1 and 2 Thessalonians to reveal the life cycle of Christian discipleship. He explores the themes of enhancing gospel reputation, persistence in the face of opposition, Christian life within an unbelieving society and how they are relevant for the Church today. Borrow a print copy HERE |
| Jesus and the powers : Christian political witness in an age of totalitarian terror NT.Wright & Michael F. Bird Tom Wright and Michael Bird examine how Christians engage with the turbulent politics of our time while remaining true to the teaching and example of Jesus. Borrow a print copy HERE |
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