In this popular and ambitious series, John Goldingay covers Scripture from Genesis to Malachi and addresses the texts in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply. Perfect for daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, ...

Psalm Studies for Older Adults

Having found a strong correlation between themes in the psalms and the personal and spiritual issues that older adults deal with everyday, Miriam Dunson selects ten of the best-known psalms for in-depth studies exploring issues of particular concern ...

The Old Testament for Beginners

Well-known educator Don Griggs has written an accessible, easy-to-understand overview of the Bible for adults who have--or fear they have--little or no Bible knowledge. In two volumes, one each for the Old and New Testaments, Griggs guides us through...

Author James Taylor has an amazing ability to see the power and presence of God in daily life. In Everyday Psalms he shows you this power. Translated into the image and language of contemporary life, James Taylor makes the poetry of the psalms live a...

Four respected scholars of the Hebrew Bible and early Judaism provide a clear portrait of the family in ancient Israel. Important theological and ethical implications are made for the family today.The Family, Culture, and Religion series offers infor...

Reading the Bible in a World of Religious Diversity

In this engaging book aimed at pastors, teachers, and laypeople in Christian churches, W. Eugene March helps the reader develop theological clarity about how to live in a religiously diverse society. Following up on the success of his previous book, ...

Old Testament Stories of God's Love

Christians often assume too sharp a distinction between the Old and New Testaments, argues preacher, author, and teacher J. Ellsworth Kalas. They are too quick to view the Old Testament as a strict book of laws and commandments and the New Testament ...

Focusing on a dozen psalms, J. Clint McCann Jr. leads readers through some of the church's favorite psalms as well as some lesser-known gems. Each chapter lets the reader understand the original meaning of the psalm and considers ways that our life o...

This first volume in an exciting new series for laity provides an accessible study of some of the Bible's most important themes. Respected author W. Eugene March traces the understanding of key themes through the Old and New Testaments, such as God, ...

In this second volume of an exciting new series for laity, Sarah Henrich traces the understanding of important themes of the Bible and demonstrates their importance for Christian life today. Key themes such as faith, justice, love, prayer, and resurr...

Discovering Yourself in Biblical Stories

Well-known storyteller Ralph Milton is at it again: biblical characters come to life in his book, Is This Your Idea of A Good Time, God? This retelling of twenty-three biblical stories will move you to laughter and tears, and bring new insights into ...

Internationally renowned scholar Walter Brueggemann explores the Old Testament's prophetic cry against materialism, consumerism, violence, and oppression. Brueggemann challenges us again to examine our culture, turn from the idols of abundance and ab...

A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses

One part adventure story, one part archaeological detective work, one part spiritual exploration, Walking the Bible recounts an inspiring odyssey through the greatest stories ever told.

This comprehensive introduction to all the books of the Bible, including the Apocrypha, is written in a clear, easy-to-read style and is an ideal learning tool for laity, students, adult study groups, and ministers. The one-volume format is convenien...

Doing Justice, Loving Kindness, Walking Humbly

Veteran pastor and scholar James C. Howell skillfully unpacks one of the most powerful verses in the Old Testament, Micah 6:8: "What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" In a concise...