Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theologyby Paul J. Achtemeier, Joel B. Green and Marianne Meye Thompson
An in-depth survey of the various textual, historical and contextual factors which serve to shape the interpretation of the Christian New Testament. 624 pages.
Dominion and Dynasty: A Biblical Theology of the Hebrew Bible (New Studies in Biblical Theology 15)by Steven G. Dempster
In this work, Dempster attempts to show how the twin themes of dominion and dynasty shape the theology of the Hebrew Scriptures, a theology that is linked precisely with the actual arrangement of the Hebrew Scriptures. 256 pages.
Ancient Texts For The Study Of The Hebrew Bible: A Guide To The Background Literatureby Kenton L. Sparks
An excellent and thought provoking listing and introduction to literature from the ancient world that was written before and during the same time as the literature of the Hebrew Scriptures. Extensive bibliographies and resource notations are included. 514 pages.
Honor, Patronage, Kinship & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Cultureby David Arthur Desilva
An extensive analysis of the culture of the New Testament period through the paradigms of honor, patronage, kinship and purity with a view towards bridging ancient contexts to the present. 319 pages.
The Shadow of the Galileanby Gerd Theissen
An attempt to provide an historical account of the scenarios and events which formed the backdrop of Jesus' life, told through the vehicle of "narrative theology." 186 pages.
Principles of the Philosophy of the Futureby Ludwig Feurbach
Written in 1843, this book represents a condensed form of Feurbach's vision of the movement and content of philosophy, a anthropologic philosopy that is free from the confines and contradictions of the "old" theology. 73 pages.
Colossians Remixed: Subverting the Empireby Brian J. Walsh and Sylvia C. Keesmaat
A contextual study of Colossians which emphasizes the empire-subverting message underlying the text. 256 pages.
Eragonby Christopher Paolini
The first in the "Inheritance" trilogy, Eragon is the story of Eragon, a young man
who is unknowingly the last of the mythical Dragon Riders. 528 pages.
Slaughterhouse - Fiveby Kurt Vonnegut
One of the seminal works in American literature. Penetrating critique of war and human personality. 224 pages.
The Challenge of Jesus: Rediscovering Who Jesus Was and Isby N.T. Wright
An historical/contextual examination of the content and cost of Jesus' message. 202 pages.
The Dante Clubby Matthew Pearl
A killer is on the loose, and he kills with remarkable congruence to the horrific
scenes from Dante's "Inferno." It is up to a group of Dante scholars to stop the murders. 400 pages.
The Debt: What America Owes Blacksby Randall Robinson
A compelling argument for reparations. 272 pages.
The Historian: A Novelby Elizabeth Kostova
Thrilling historical novel about a father and daughter's search for the mysterious truth about Vlad Dracula. 642 Pages
Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Lutherby Roland H. Bainton
Concise, yet thorough exploration of the life of the great Reformer. 302 Pages
Black Religion and Black Radicalism: An Interpretation of the Religious History of African Americansby Gayraud S. Wilmore
Historical/theological analysis of the roots,
development and present nature and form of black
religion in America, as well as its intricate ties with black radicalism. 241 Pages
The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Storyby Craig G. Bartholemew & Michael W. Goheen
A brief summary of the whole of Scripture,
from beginning to end, using the foil of "narrative"
to unify the biblical message. 213 Pages
Before the Mayflower: A History of Black Americaby Lerone Bennett, Jr.
A penetrating, though somewhat biased
examination of the history of blacks in America
from "Before the Mayflower" to the present context. 713 pages
Discourse on Free Willby Desiderius Erasmus
A brief explication of Erasmus' understanding
of the role of the human will in salvation.
Strikingly "Wesleyan" in tone and form, this
work prompted Martin Luther's most systematic work, The Bondage of the Will. 120 pages.
The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianityby Philip Jenkins
Well researched and powerfully insightful,
Jenkin's offering envisions the "face" of the
spread of Christianity in the new global reality. 220 pages.
The Way to Heaven: The Gospel According to John Wesleyby Steve Harper
A brief, non-technical overview of the major
themes of John Wesley's teachings. 151 pages.
Eldestby Christopher Paolini
The second part of the "Inheritance"
trilogy, Eldest follows the continuing
adventures of Eragon as he seeks
to fulfill his destiny as a Rider. 668 pages.
The Golden Age of Black Nationalism, 1850-1925by Wilson Jeremiah Moses
A well-written examination of the various
people, movements and circumstances concerning
black nationalism in the United States. 348 pages
The Theology of Martin Lutherby Paul Althaus
An exhaustive and erudite discussion and explication
of the major themes and theses of Martin Luther's
theological method. 460 pages
Across the Spectrum: Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theologyby Gregory A. Boyd & Paul R. Eddy
In this book, the authors seek to describe the various viewpoints of
18 different "hot topics" in evangelical theology today, from the issue of
interpretations of Genesis, to the debate over women in ministry.
265 pages.
Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North Americaed. Darrell L. Guder
While providing a penetrating analysis and critique of the institutional Church in North America, the authors conclude by offering several models and suggestions of how the Church can bethe body of Christ participating in the reign of God in the world. 268 pages
Martin Luther's Basic Theological Writingsed. Timothy F. Lull
Collection of Martin Luther's more well-known writings, organized thematically with insightful introductory commentary. 755 pages
Martin Luther: Selections from His Writingsed. John Dillenberger
Another collection of Martin Luther's more well-known writings. Helpfully indexed by word and Scripture reference. 503 pages
The Shaping of Things to Come: Innovation and Mission for the 21st Century Churchby Michael Frost & Alan Hirsch
An honest exploration of the status and nature of the Church in 21st-century North America, as well as a pentetrating vision for what the Church is to become to radically transform the current context. 230
The Message of the Trinityby Brian Edgar
In this work, Edgar seeks to explore the Trinitarian references in the New Testament, noting how these relate to the life of the Church and its theological and missional imperatives. 319 pages
Christian Theology: An Introduction (2nd Edition)by Alister E. McGrath
McGrath offers an accessible, yet comprehensive overview of the major themes and voices in the systematic exposition of Christian theology. 561 pages
The Christian Theology Reader (2nd Edition)ed. Alister E. McGrath
A companion to Christian Theology: An Introduction, the Reader provides short selections which provide a taste of the various voices and opinions relating to the various themes discussed in the main volume. 389 pages
Christus Victor: An Historical Study of the Three Main Types of the Idea of AtonementGustaf Aulen
A ground-breaking and controversial exploration of what Aulen describes as the three main "models" of Atonement in historical theology. 182 pages
Brave New WorldAldous Huxley
Penetrating novel about the state of modern humanity, religion, and social organization. 177 pages
