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ANNOUNCEMENT
WINTER 2024

INSIDE
A New Kind of Bible Study Experience 21
How C. S. Lewis Transformed the American Religious Landscape 28
A Beautiful New Format of the Beloved 1662 Book of Common Prayer 39
L EAR N M ORE ON PA GE 17
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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Culture Making (exp. ed.) 02
Learning to Be 03
The Softer Side of Leadership 04
The Path Between Us 06
The Magnificent Story 07
OCTOBER
Last Call for Liberty 05
NOVEMBER
Epiphany 08
Now I Lay Me Down to Fight 10
Rethinking the Police 11
Persevering Power 12
DECEMBER
Creator 29
Demystifying Evil 29
Disabling Leadership 30
What Hath Darwin to Do with Scripture? 31
JANUARY
Answering the Psalmist’s Perplexity 32
The Artistic Sphere 33
FEBRUARY
Local and Universal 34
Improvising Church 35
The Lost World of the Prophets 36
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer — 38
Service Book (intl. ed.)
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer — 39
(intl. pew ed.)
The Servant Lawyer 40

DECEMBER
The Practice of Remembering 13
Working from the Inside Out 14
Light of the Word 15
Faithful Work 16

FEBRUARY
Saint Valentine the Loving 41
The Wood Between the Worlds 17
A Non-Anxious Life 18
Advent Resources 42
An Unhurried Leader 19
Recent Releases 43
Upheld 20
Bestselling Books 44-45
Hope Ain’t a Hustle 22
Bestselling Academic Books 46
Church for Everyone 23
Bestselling Bible Studies 47
Land of My Sojourn 24
How to Order 48
How to Use the Book of Common Prayer 25

NOVEMBER
Humility Illuminated 26
A Bird’s-Eye View of Luke and Acts 27
C.S. Lewis in America 28
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C U LT U R E M A K I N G ( E X PA N D E D
EDITION)
RECOVERING OUR CREATIVE CALLING

For too long, Christians have had an insufficient view of

culture and have waged misguided “culture wars.” But
Andy Crouch says we must reclaim the cultural mandate to
be the creative cultivators God designed us to be. Culture
is what we make of the world, both in making cultural
artifacts as well as in making sense of the world around us.

In this expanded edition of his award-winning book

Crouch unpacks the complexities of how culture works,
the dynamics of cultural change, and tools for cultivating
culture. Keen biblical exposition demonstrates that
creating culture is central to the whole scriptural narrative,
the ministry of Jesus, and the call to the church. With a
conversation between Crouch and Tish Harrison Warren
as the new afterword, this expanded edition addresses the
current landscape and forges a way for the future of culture
making. Enter into it with guided questions for reflection
and discussion for a deeper experience.

“Culture Making is one of the few books taking the discussion about
Christianity and culture to a new level. It is a rare mix of the theoretical
and the practical, its definitions are nuanced but not abstract, and it
strikes all kinds of fine balances. I highly recommend it.”
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T I M K E L L E R , founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church
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and author of The Reason for God
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RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / CALLING & VOCATION “Good books are either brilliant or helpful, but the best books
are both—and Andy Crouch has attained that rare combination
of virtues in Culture Making. . . . [this book] is a joyful gift of
intelligence and practical provocation for thoughtful Christians.”
PREVIOUS EDITION
G A R Y H A U G E N , president of International Justice Mission and
978-0-8308-3755-7 author of Good News About Injustice

C u lt u r e M a k i n g This new edition features a foreword, “Andy Crouch’s edifying analysis of culture and the church and his
timely call for us to be culture makers make this work invaluable in
R ecov er i n g O u r Cr e at i v e Ca l l i n g

study questions, and an afterword in

today’s faith journey. This is a groundbreaking guidebook for all who
conversation with Tish Harrison Warren.
are concerned about cultural issues and the church.”
“One of the few books taking the discussion about Christianity and
culture to a new level. . . . I highly recommend it.”
—Tim Keller

M A K O T O F U J I M U R A , artist and founder of

International Arts Movement

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E
A N D Y C R O U C H is partner
Andy Cro uCh
A u t h o r o f C u lt u r e M A k i n g
for theology and culture at Praxis, an
organization that works as a creative engine
for redemptive entrepreneurship, and he is
the author of several books. Andy serves on
Playing god
Redeeming the gift of PoweR
the governing boards of Fuller Theological
Seminary, the Council for Christian Colleges
and Universities, and InterVarsity Christian
Culture Care Playing God Fellowship.
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YO U M AY A L S O L I K E
On Getting Out of Bed
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LEARNING TO BE
FINDING YOUR CENTER AFTER THE BOTTOM FALLS OUT
It felt as though every nerve in my body was popping.
Imagine large strong hands slowly applying pressure while
breaking a family-size package of uncooked, dry spaghetti.
I was the spaghetti. Breaking down one piece at a time.
This is how Juanita Rasmus begins the wise, frank, and
witty account of what she later called “The Crash” and
what her counselor labeled “a major depressive episode.”
This experience landed Juanita, a busy pastor, mother,
and community leader, in bed. In addition to exhaustion
and depression, on the spiritual front she experienced a
dark night of the soul. When everything in her life finally
came to a stop, she found that she had to learn to be—
with herself and with God—all over again.
Pastor Juanita writes from her life with kind attention
to the life of the reader. She offers both practical and
spiritual insights but never pat answers. If you are
longing for a trustworthy companion through dark days,
this book is here for you. Each chapter includes life-
giving spiritual practices to help you discover your own
new ways of being.
“This is a book of genuine substance dealing with the most heart-
wrenching needs of the human soul. Learning to Be is an essential
resource for every person seeking to navigate life in contemporary
culture. I recommend it highly.”
R I C H A R D J . F O S T E R , author of Celebration of Discipline
“In her candid reflection [Rasmus] creates a psycho/spiritual
worldview that is a resource for us all. This is a must-read for all
who seek to find a faith that is both practical and functional, a
nonsentimental spirituality.”
J . P I T T M A N M c G E H E E , Episcopal priest and author of
The Paradox of Love
J UA N I TA C A M P B E L L R A S M U S
cofounded Bread of Life Inc. with her
husband, Rudy. Together they previously
copastored St. John’s United Methodist
Church in downtown Houston. Juanita has
also served as a member of the board of
anxious directors of Renovaré. She most recently
choosing faith in
a world of worry
teamed up with Tina Knowles Lawson and
Beyoncé to help forty thousand flood victims
a m y si m pso n recover in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in
author of Troubled Minds
Houston.
Anxious
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THE SOFTER SIDE OF LEADERSHIP

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS THAT TRANSFORM LEADERS AND
THE PEOPLE THEY LEAD

Many who lead or who aspire to lead rightly champion

the importance of hard skills, or quantitative and analytical
skills. Knowing the numbers and implementing the right
strategies are important but no longer enough to be an
effective leader. Indeed, soft skills are now on the scene.

In The Softer Side of Leadership, Habecker, who spent thirty-

five consecutive years as a CEO of two universities and one
large NYC nonprofit, makes the case for the integration of
soft skills, like emotional intelligence and character quality.
He shares that these should be woven into every aspect
of the leader’s personal life and organizational agenda.
Habecker draws from his own experience, that of other
international colleagues and popular leadership literature,
and from the Scriptures. As you develop your soft skill
competencies, including new behaviors and disciplines,
and combine them with hard skill competencies, you will
be better equipped to be more effective as a leader. Join
Habecker in building healthier professional and personal
lives and healthier organizations.

GENE AND MARYLOU

AVA I L A B L E N O V E M B E R 7 , 2 0 2 3 H A B E C K E R have spent thirty-five years
256 pages, paperback, 978-1-5140-0946-8, in leadership roles, Gene in president/CEO
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roles and Marylou in varied ministry roles.
RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
He is an author, speaker, and educator and
holds degrees from Taylor University (BA),
Ball State University (MA), University of Michigan (PhD),
and Temple University (JD). He is also a graduate of the
Harvard University Institute for Educational Management
(IEM). Marylou is an educator, writer, speaker, and artist,
and holds degrees from Taylor University (BS and LHD)
and Ball State University (MAE). They have been blessed
with three married children and seven grandchildren.

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E

Strengthening the Soul of Lead Like It Matters to God

Your Leadership 978-0-8308-4730-3
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NEW IN SEPTEMBER

LAST CALL FOR LIBERTY

HOW AMERICA'S GENIUS FOR FREEDOM HAS BECOME ITS
GREATEST THREAT

The hour is critical. The American republic is suffering

its gravest crisis since the Civil War. Conflicts, hostility,
and incivility now threaten to tear the country apart.
Competing visions have led to a dangerous moment of
cultural self-destruction. This is no longer politics as usual
but an era of political warfare where our enemies are not
foreign adversaries but our fellow citizens.

Yet the roots of the crisis are deeper than many realize.
Os Guinness argues that we face a fundamental crisis of
freedom, as America’s genius for freedom has become her
Achilles’ heel. Our society’s conflicts are rooted in two rival
views of freedom, one embodied in “1776” and the ideals
of the American Revolution, and the other in “1789” and
the ideals of the French Revolution. Once again America
has become a house divided, and Americans must make
up their minds as to which freedom to follow. Will the
constitutional republic be restored or replaced?

In the tradition of Alexis de Tocqueville, Guinness provides

a visitor’s careful observation of the American experiment.
Discover here a stirring vision for faithful citizenship and
renewed responsibility for not only the nation but also the
watching world.
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“A timely and important book from one of the most insightful
RELIGION / RELIGION, POLITICS & STATE observers of American society and politics. . . . Sobering without
being gloomy. Inspiring without being glib.”
P E T E R F E A V E R , Duke University
N O W I N PA P E R B A C K
“If you care about the future of America—no matter where you
Previous Format: are on the political spectrum—then do yourself a favor and read
Hardcover, 978-0-8308-4559-0 this book.”
J O H N B R A N D O N , former vice president of international, Apple Inc.

“Os Guinness has gifted us magnificently with the insights and

understanding of a lifetime in this book, which really needs to be
read—urgently—across the length and breadth of the world.”
J O H N A N D E R S O N , former deputy prime minister of Australia

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E
The Magna Carta of
Humanity
978-0-8308-4715-0
O S G U I N N E S S is the author or editor
of more than thirty-five books, including
The Dust of Death, The Magna Carta of
Humanity, Unspeakable, and Time for Truth.
He is the founder of the Trinity Forum,
a prominent social critic, and a frequent
speaker who has addressed audiences
worldwide.
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NEW IN SEPTEMBER

T H E PAT H B E T W E E N U S
AN ENNEAGRAM JOURNEY TO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Most of us have no idea how others see or process their

experiences. And that can make relationships hard,
whether with intimate partners, with friends, or in our
professional lives. Understanding the motivations and
dynamics of these different personality types can be
the key that unlocks sometimes mystifying behavior in
others—and in ourselves.

This book from Suzanne Stabile on the nine Enneagram

types and how they behave and experience relationships
will guide readers into deeper insights about themselves,
their types, and others’ personalities so that they can
have healthier, more life-giving relationships. No one
is better equipped than Suzanne Stabile, coauthor, with
Ian Morgan Cron, of The Road Back to You, to share the
Enneagram’s wisdom on how relationships work—or don’t.
Her generous, sometimes humorous, and always insightful
approach reveals why all the types behave as they do. This
book offers help in fostering more loving, mature, and
compassionate relationships with everyone in our lives.

“Suzanne has been a priceless source of wisdom in my life for

many years. She is without question the best Enneagram
teacher out there.”
A V A I L A B L E J U LY 2 3 , 2 0 2 1
224 pages, paperback, 978-0-8308-4647-4,
N A D I A B O L Z - W E B E R , author of Accidental Saints
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“Few people can teach you the Enneagram with the genuine insight,
RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / SOCIAL ISSUES humor, and potential for real growth and change better than
Suzanne Stabile! Savor every page. You, your friends and family, and
the universe will all benefit!”

N O W I N PA P E R B A C K R I C H A R D R O H R , Center for Action and Contemplation,

Albuquerque, New Mexico
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complex interplay between Enneagram types. As a person who
has long studied and tried to apply the Enneagram to my own
relationships, this book is indeed the best guide I have found
on the subject.”
J A M E S B R YA N S M I T H , author of The Good and Beautiful God

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E
S U Z A N N E S T A B I L E is a highly
THE sought-after speaker, teacher, and
OVER
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teacher who has taught thousands of people
over the last thirty years. She is the author
TOYOU of The Path Between Us, and coauthor,
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with Ian Morgan Cron, of The Road Back to
SU ZANNE STABI LE
You. She is also the creator and host of The
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NEW IN SEPTEMBER

THE MAGNIFICENT STORY

UNCOVERING A GOSPEL OF BEAUTY, GOODNESS, AND TRUTH

What is the story you have been told about the gospel?
THE

About God? About the Christian life? About Jesus? About

Magnificent S T O RY

the cross? About yourself? About heaven?

THE
Your answers to these questions will form a story that will
Magnificent determine how your life will go. The answers reveal your
ability to trust, to love, to hope—and even your capacity
S T O RY for joy. Any story worth giving the power to shape our lives
must pass a simple test: Is it beautiful, good, and true?
Uncovering a Gospel of If it is, then it is a magnificent story—and that is where
Beauty, Goodness & Truth transformation takes place.

This spiritual formation resource is meant to help both

individuals and groups understand the magnificent story
of Christ in their lives. The field-tested material within
SMITH

includes spiritual practices at the end of each chapter and

a group discussion guide.

Uncover the true story of beauty, goodness, and truth that

will satisfy the ultimate longings of your heart.

JA M ES BRYA N SMI TH "I consider The Magnificent Story to be a long leap into the deep
Author of The Good and Beautiful God graces of spiritual formation, not just for individuals but for small
groups and churches."
S C O T M C K N I G H T , Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament,
A V A I L A B L E J U LY 2 3 , 2 0 2 1
Northern Seminary
224 pages, paperback, 978-0-8308-4637-5,
5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, $17.00, W "Currently, James Bryan Smith is the best author I know for blending
RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / SOCIAL ISSUES essential spiritual insight with fruitful spiritual practices. In The
Magnificent Story, Jim is characteristic: by giving us spiritual
practices that help us abandon our shriveled life stories, he helps us
to sync our lives up to the good, beautiful, and true story of God—
N O W I N PA P E R B A C K and become human as God intended."
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“If you hunger for goodness, beauty, and truth, and moreover, if they
have felt out of your story's reach, do not despair. For within these
pages lies the chronicle your life has been waiting to read, to hear,
to live."
C U R T T H O M P S O N , author of The Soul of Shame

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E J A M E S B R Y A N S M I T H is the
author of The Good and Beautiful Series. He
is a theology professor at Friends University
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in Wichita, Kansas, where he also serves as

Magnificent J O U R N E Y

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James Br yan Smith JOURNEY
the director of the Apprentice Institute for
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Christian Spiritual Formation. A founding

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and
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GOD member of Richard J. Foster’s spiritual

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renewal ministry, Renovaré, Smith is an

Smith

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JAM E S B RYAN SM ITH

FA L L I N G I N LOV E W I T H T H E G O D J ES U S K N O W S
Author of The Good and Beautiful God
ordained United Methodist Church minister.
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God 978-0-8308-4638-2
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NEW IN NOVEMBER

EPIPHANY
THE SEASON OF GLORY

“We have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from
the Father.”

This line from the prologue of the Gospel of John declares

the theme of Epiphany. Christmas celebrates Christ’s birth;
Epiphany manifests his glory.

The feast of Epiphany and its following season are not as

well observed as they should be. Many of us associate
Epiphany with the visit of the Magi but don’t know much
more about it. In this short volume, priest and theologian
Fleming Rutledge expounds the primary biblical texts and
narrative arc of the season, inviting us to discover anew
“the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”

“This book isn’t just about Epiphany; it is filled with epiphanies. In

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LITURGY
the way only she can, Fleming Rutledge points us anew to the
glory of Christ with insight after insight. Thanks to this book, even
this low-church evangelical will mark Epiphany this year and, more
importantly, will be reminded all year of the way God speaks to us in
both the mysterious and the ordinary.”
R U S S E L L M O O R E , editor in chief of Christianity Today
“Written with joyful urgency yet patient wisdom, this book should
be required reading for pastors seeking to recover the wonder of
Epiphany. Veterans and newcomers to celebrating the liturgical year
will find a treasure of biblical and theological insight in this succinct
yet potent work.”
J . T O D D B I L L I N G S , Western Theological Seminary
“There is no one better to introduce the little-understood church
season of Epiphany than Fleming Rutledge. This book is a gift—not
only for those who belong to traditions that closely observe the
church calendar but also for those who may not.”
K I M L Y N B E N D E R , George W. Truett Theological Seminary,
Baylor University

F L E M I N G R U T L E D G E is an
Episcopal priest and a bestselling author.
She was in full-time parish ministry for
YO U M AY A L S O L I K E twenty-one years, fourteen of them at Grace
Church in New York City. Her other books
include Advent: The Once and Future
Coming of Jesus Christ and The Crucifixion:
Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ
(winner of Christianity Today’s 2017 Book of
the Year Award).

Advent Lent
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 An Introduction to the
Church Calendar
The church year has been forming the faithful in the Christian story since the
church’s early days. The Fullness of Time series invites readers to explore the
riches of the church year, guided by some of our finest church theologians. Each
volume introduces the traditions, prayers, Scriptures, and rituals of a season of
the church—not as an academic exercise but as reflections on the theological and
spiritual treasures of the church calendar.
The seasons of the church invite us to enact, over and over again, the gospel story.
The Fullness of Time series promises to open up that story afresh to individuals,
families, and churches alike seeking a deeper walk with Jesus.

TITLES AND AUTHORS

NEW IN NOVEMBER

N O W I L AY M E D O W N TO F I G H T
A POET WRITES HER WAY THROUGH CANCER

In stirring verse and essays, Katy Bowser Hutson chronicles

her battle with breast cancer and the complications of faith
amid such a fight. Accentuated by the art of Jodi Hays,
Katy’s words lead us through the realization of cancer, the
experience of chemotherapy and a mastectomy, relentless
rounds of radiation, the uncertainty of ongoing treatment,
and what comes after survival. She writes in resistance to
sickness, of wrestling toward beauty:

Cancer is an overgrowth, a kudzu: Tangling and

strangling legitimate life.
Chemo is a killing, a burning out:
Burning down to ashy carbon, indiscriminately
But cancer, did you know that I am a poet?

Through it all, she shows what it means to struggle in a

battered body and to pray to a God who is near to the
broken. Join her in this consideration of mortality and
witness her persisting trust in God’s unseen ways.

“The poems in Now I Lay Me Down to Fight are luminous, honest,

heartbreaking, and at moments even funny. They are at once defiant
yet surrendered, buoyant yet profound, faithful yet never trite. . . .
Katy Hutson has descended into the darkness of cancer and there
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wrought beauty, goodness, wisdom, and even abundance.”
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POETRY / SUBJECTS & THEMES / INSPIRATIONAL &
“This book is a scarred gift, an unsentimental balm for the wounded,
RELIGIOUS
an illumination for us all.”
A B R A M V A N E N G E N , Washington University
“Writing from within the very heart of pain, exhaustion, and a search
for meaning, Katy Bowser Hutson lays open her questioning heart in
a way that a reader will want to join her in negotiating with God for
survival and relief. This is profitable reading for those of us who want
to do business with the God of salvation and healing.”
L U C I S H A W , poet and author of The Generosity

K A T Y B O W S E R H U T S O N is a
YO U M AY A L S O L I K E
forming member of the children’s band
Rain for Roots. She is the coauthor with Tish
A lec Hill
Harrison Warren and Flo Paris Oakes of Little
LIV ING Prayers for Ordinary Days and a contributing
IN author to It Was Good: Making Music to the
Surviving Cancer, Finding New Purpose

Glory of God and Wild Things and Castles

BON US
TIME in the Sky. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee,
with her husband, Kenny, and their two
children.
God Speaks Through Wombs Living in Bonus Time
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NEW IN NOVEMBER

RETHINKING THE POLICE

AN OFFICER’S CONFESSION AND THE PATHWAY TO REFORM

Daniel Reinhardt spent twenty-four years as a police officer

near Cleveland, Ohio. He was long unaware of the ways
the culture of the police department was shaping him, but
gradually, through his own experiences as a police officer
and through the mentorship of Black Christians in his life,
his eyes were opened to a difficult truth: police brutality
against racial minorities was endemic to the culture of the
system itself.

In Rethinking the Police, Reinhardt lays out a history of

policing in the United States, showing how it developed a
culture of dehumanization, systemic racism, and brutality.
But Reinhardt doesn’t stop there: he offers a new model
of policing based not in dominance and control but in a
culture of servant leadership, with concrete suggestions
for procedural justice and community policing.

Our society has long been stuck in cultural and ideological

battles about police brutality and the police force’s broken
relationship with our communities. Rethinking the Police
promises to start a more hopeful conversation.

“Daniel Reinhardt speaks not as an outsider but as an insider

who served as a police officer for twenty-four years, retiring as a
AVA I L A B L E N O V E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 2 3 lieutenant. With vulnerability, storying, and invaluable research,
208 pages, paperback, 978-1-5140-0612-2, Reinhardt offers a thoughtful critique addressing attitudes
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RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / SOCIAL ISSUES within the United States.”
J A M A A L W I L L I A M S , lead pastor of Sojourn Church Midtown
and president of the Harbor Network

“Reinhardt speaks with the heart of a Christian leader, the experience

of a retired law-enforcement officer, and the wisdom of a scholar. He
not only recognizes real problems in police culture but also provides
hope for a better way. Readers are not likely to agree with all of his
conclusions, but his analysis of the problems is compelling and the
uniqueness of his solution is challenging.”
T I M OT H Y PA U L J O N E S ,
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E
D A N I E L R E I N H A R D T served as
a police officer near Cleveland, Ohio, for
twenty-four years. After retiring from the
White
R e t h i n k i n g I n c a r c e r at i o n

White
Rethinking
Incar
cera police force, he was assistant professor at
tion
the Heart of Texas Foundation College of
Advocating for Justice that Restores

An honest look at what it means to be white

Ministry at the Memorial Unit, a prison in

Rosharon, Texas. Currently, he is associate director of
Gilliard

student life and applied ministry at The Southern Baptist

DANIEL HILL
Foreword by Brenda Salter McNeil
Theological Seminary.
Rethinking Incarceration White Awake
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NEW IN NOVEMBER

PERSEVERING POWER
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR WHEN YOU’RE OPPRESSED BY LIFE

Life is filled with challenges. We might be weary and

overwhelmed by the world around us. Whether we
are facing personal struggles or working against unjust
circumstances, it can feel like the odds are against us.
Does God care? How can we carry on?

There is hope for us because God is a God of justice who

cares for people in distress. Bruce Strom shows how those
facing difficulties can receive God’s power to persevere.
By looking to God’s perspective and purpose, we can find
direction for what God has in store for us. He transforms our
understanding of the past and gives us resources to renew
our souls and find fresh strength to continue on. Strom
shares how God has been active in his life and in others’,
encouraging us with examples of how lives can change
and things can be different. If you’re running on empty
and are tired from the fight, discover the persevering
power God has for you.

“Persevering Power shares Bruce’s journey of self-sacrifice and service

to the least of these. His call to look up, look back, look in, and look
around is an invitation to everyone to join in this battle for justice. It’s
a fight worth living and dying for.”
J O H N M . P E R K I N S , founder and president emeritus of the John
AVA I L A B L E N O V E M B E R 2 8 , 2 0 2 3 and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation and cofounder of the Christian Community
192 pages, paperback, 978-1-5140-0847-8, Development Association
5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, $18.00, W “Bruce Strom’s new book, Persevering Power, offers us a kind of
RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / PERSONAL GROWTH leadership life jacket—with the spiritual principles that will keep us
afloat during life’s inevitable storms and make us more productive
for God even when the going gets tough.”
R I C H A R D S T E A R N S , president emeritus of World Vision US

“If you’re feeling down and out. . . .[l]et this book be your guide to
a life that is less of you, more of Jesus, and abundantly better than
what you had planned.”
T O N Y E V A N S , president of The Urban Alternative and
senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

B R U C E S T R O M is the founder and

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E CEO of Administer Justice, a national legal
aid ministry, where he invites attorneys,
“ An essential roadmap for those who want to be of service.”
FAT H E R G R E G B O Y L E

KENNETH BOA pastors, and God’s people to do practical

WITH JENNY ABEL

justice in their community through church-

based gospel justice centers. He is a pastor,
a speaker, and the author of Gospel Justice.
SHAPED BY
Prior to Administer Justice, he was the
SUFFERING
HOW TEMPORARY HARDSHIPS
senior partner of a successful multi-office law
practice in the Chicago suburbs.
PREPARE US FOR OUR ETERNAL HOME

From Burned Out to Beloved Shaped by Suffering

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NEW IN DECEMBER

THE PRACTICE OF REMEMBERING

UNCOVERING THE PLACE OF MEMORIES IN OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE

What if our memories are like shells we gather on a beach?

According to pastor and spiritual director Casey Tygrett,

“We—and all those who have come before us—pick up
the experience and we sense it: we feel its edges, notice
its color, we smell the distinctive character (for shells it is
the sickly seafood salt smell) of the experience, and we
try to make sense of what it is. Is it beautiful? How would
you describe the color—the tones, the shades, wrapped
around the ridges and swirls? Has it been damaged? Does
the hard edge scrape our hand, leaving a blemish or a
mark?”

How we hold and carry these memories—good and

bad—is a part of what forms us spiritually. In this way we
have a common bond with the people of Scripture who
also had a sensory life, gathering shells and trying to make
sense of them. Previously titled As I Recall, Casey Tygrett’s
writing in The Practice of Remembering explores the
power of memory and offers biblical texts and practices
to guide us in bringing our memories to God for spiritual
transformation.

“If you’ve ever wondered where wonderment comes from, thought

AVA I L A B L E D E C E M B E R 5 2 0 2 3
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5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches, $18.00, W
RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / SPIRITUAL GROWTH
about where thoughts are born, or wished you could forget a painful
memory, then Casey Tygrett’s The Practice of Remembering is a
must-read.”
M A T T H E W S L E E T H , executive director of Blessed Earth
“Casey Tygrett’s The Practice of Remembering is an exquisite
meditation on the role of memory in our formation.”
C . C H R I S T O P H E R S M I T H , senior editor of The Englewood
Review of Books

“The Practice of Remembering does something no other book I have

seen dares to do. . . .This beautifully written, honest book is full of
much-needed wisdom. Prepare to be changed.”
J A M E S B R Y A N S M I T H , author of The Good and Beautiful God

C A S E Y T Y G R E T T is a theologian in
YO U M AY A L S O L I K E residence at Parkview Christian Church in
Orland Park, Illinois. He previously served
C a s e y Ty g r e t t
Foreword by James Bryan Smith
as teaching pastor at Heartland Community
Church and has taught at Lincoln Christian
becoming curious

becoming University and Seminary and Emmanuel

cur ious Christian Seminary. Casey now oversees the
A SpirituAl prActice
spiritual direction practice for Soul Care,
Ty g r e t t

of ASking QueStionS
hosts the Restlessness Is a Gift Podcast, and
is the author of Becoming Curious and The
Gift of Restlessness.
Becoming Curious Faith Like a Child
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NEW IN DECEMBER

WORKING FROM THE INSIDE OUT

A BRIEF GUIDE TO INNER WORK THAT TRANSFORMS OUR
OUTER WORLD

Many today are experiencing social isolation, deep

anxieties about the future, and various difficulties in the
workplace. For too many of us, work seems tedious,
painful, or meaningless. And we don’t know what to do
about it.

Working from the Inside Out pulls back the veil on the
deep emotional and vocational challenges faced by the
majority of workers and shows how work can become a
way to love God, serve our neighbors, and demonstrate
the gospel to the world. Bringing together emotional,
relational, vocational, intellectual, and civic health through
the seamless thread of vocation, Jeff Haanen offers a
way out of the disintegration of our culture and toward a
reintegrated life lived in response to God’s voice.

The inner work of transformation leads to external

transformation of our relationships and our work, and that
good work influences our cities and the culture around us.
Living from the inside out can change our work and heal
our world.

“Jeff Haanen invites both an elevated imagination and a grounded

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RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / CALLING & VOCATION
P H I L I P Y A N C E Y , author of Fearfully and Wonderfully and Where the
application of a practical theology for work and the human
condition. . . . I wish I had read this twenty years ago!”
M I K E S H A R R O W , CEO of C12 Business Forums
“You don’t need this book—if you love your job, live a balanced
life, can’t wait to get up in the morning, and feel content in your
relationships with people and God. If not, consider this collection
of deep wisdom from an expert in the crucial, but often ignored,
intersection of faith and work.”
Light Fell

“This is a book that leaves the reader inspired to live for the kingdom
in every square inch of creation. Followers of Jesus—read this book.”
B I L L Y W A T E R S , lead pastor of Wellspring Anglican Church

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E
Discover Joy in Work Discover Your Gifts
978-0-8308-4574-3
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J E F F H A A N E N is a writer and
entrepreneur. He founded Denver Institute
for Faith and Work, a community of
conveners, teachers, and learners offering
experiences and educational resources on
the gospel, work, and community renewal.
He writes on faith, finance, work, business,
and culture. Jeff writes for Christianity Today
and Comment magazine and is the author
of An Uncommon Guide to Retirement:
Finding God’s Purpose for the Next Season
978-1-5140-0373-2
of Life.
NEW IN DECEMBER

LIGHT OF THE WORD

HOW KNOWING THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE ILLUMINATES
OUR FAITH

While Christians generally acknowledge that the Bible

is God’s Word, many of us lack robust confidence in the
reality of its trustworthiness. We may not be sure if we
really believe what we read. But the more we understand
how Scripture came to be, the more we discover its power
and truth.

Historian Susan Lim unpacks how the history of the Bible

bolsters our faith and anchors us through the changing
tides of time. The story of Scripture, while messy and
complicated at times, is also the story of how God
shepherded his people throughout the centuries in and
through these writings. Lim explains how Christians came
to accept certain documents as inspired and not others
and how the books we now call the Bible came to be
assembled and canonized as authoritative. The same Spirit
of God who oversaw the writing of Scripture continues to
be at work actively in us in our receiving and reading of it,
to grow us in faith and maturity.

Those of us who confess that Jesus is Lord can also confess

with confidence that Scripture is God’s Word. As the
church through the ages has received and passed down
the sacred Scriptures, so, too, can we receive for ourselves
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the living Word that God still speaks through today.
240 pages, paperback, 978-1-5140-0694-8,
5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, $18.00, W
RELIGION / BIBLICAL STUDIES / HISTORY & CULTURE
“Looking at the Bible through the historical lens, Susan substantiates
over and over again that all Scripture is indeed God-breathed. This
book will be high on my recommended reading list.”
B R I A N B R O D E R S E N , pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa

“Susan Lim gifts us with an accessible, rich, and personal account

of discovering (or rediscovering!) the truth that the Bible is in fact
the Word of God. Read, learn, and recommit yourself to saturating
yourself in Scripture!”
K Y L E S T R O B E L , Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E S U S A N C . L I M is a historian and
writer. She has been a professor of history at
a Hands-on Guide to L e c t i o d i v i na
4 0 Gu i d ed M ed i tat i on s The Biola University in La Mirada, California, and
M e e t i n g Fire is a speaker at conferences, churches, and
of the
G od wo r d retreats. She loves to share God’s Word and
Meeting God on Holy Ground
i n
serve at her home church, Mariners Church
Sc r i p t u r e
in Irvine, California.
Johnson

Jan Johnson chris webb

Foreword by richard J. Foster

Meeting God in The Fire of the Word

Scripture 978-0-8308-3563-8
978-0-8308-4622-1
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NEW IN JANUARY

FA I T H F U L WO R K
IN THE DAILY GRIND WITH GOD AND FOR OTHERS

One-third of our waking lives is spent at work. Work is

where we make culture and come into contact with our
world. Work is central to God’s mission to redeem souls,
systems, and structures. And God works through our work
to bring hope to the brokenness and fallenness of our
surrounding culture.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news for the world, and
that includes the transformation of our ordinary work into
a sacred calling. Ross Chapman and Ryan Tafilowski show
how work is a way to love God, serve our neighbors, and
demonstrate the gospel. With a broader understanding of
God’s work in the world, we are able to engage our daily
work as part of how God makes all things new.

This guide invites you to reflect on the meaning and

purpose of your life’s work and to transform your work into
service to those around you.

“Whether you enjoy your work or are struggling with it, this well-
crafted and practical book will help you discover how faith shapes
and brings meaning to your Monday world. I recommend it.”
T O M N E L S O N , president of Made to Flourish and senior pastor of
Christ Community Church

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RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / CALLING & VOCATION
“Short but essential. . . . This book has helped me look at my own
work—both the paid and unpaid varieties—in a new and hopeful
light.”
A N G I E W A R D , associate professor of leadership and ministry at
Denver Seminary

“Embracing the theology of work the authors carefully unpack in

this book will lead to new joy in our daily work, new vision for its
purpose in the world, and new hope in its capacity to contribute to
the flourishing of all. This is a must-read.”
P A T T Y P E L L , assistant professor of theology, justice, and social
advocacy at Denver Seminary

R O S S C H A P M A N is the CEO of Denver Institute

for Faith and Work. He previously founded and served
as president and executive director of For Evansville
YO U M AY A L S O L I K E in Evansville, Indiana. He holds a doctorate of ministry
in faith, work, economics, and vocation from Fuller
V i s i o n s of Theological Seminary.
Vo c at ion

R Y A N T A F I L O W S K I is assistant professor of the-

Common Grace for the Common Good

ology at Denver Seminary and lead pastor of Foothills

The Spiritual Art of Business
978-1-5140-0762-4
Fellowship Church in Denver. He holds a PhD in system-
atic theology from the University of Edinburgh and has
steVen Garber
Author of The Fabric of Faithfulness
served as theologian-in-residence for Denver Institute
for Faith and Work.
Visions of Vocation
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NEW IN FEBRUARY

THE WOOD BETWEEN THE WORLDS

A POETIC THEOLOGY OF THE CROSS

Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross,

and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative
of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux
of the story—the axis upon which the biblical story
turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum
up the significance of the crucifixion in a tidy sentence
or two. That kind of thinking only insulates us from the
magnificence of what God has done. In our ongoing quest
to make meaning of the cross, we need to recognize that
this conversation will never conclude—that there is always
something more to be said.

Brian Zahnd reminds us that the meaning of the cross is

multifaceted and should touch every aspect of our lives.
Just as gazing through the eyepiece of a kaleidoscope
reveals a new geometric image with every turn, Zahnd
helps us see that there are infinite ways to behold the cross
of Christ as the beautiful form that saves the world. The
Wood Between the Worlds is an invitation to encounter
the cross of Christ anew.

B R I A N Z A H N D is the founder and

AVA I L A B L E F E B R U A RY 6 , 2 0 2 4 lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St.
208 pages, hardcover, 978-1-5140-0562-0, Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically
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informed preaching and his embrace of the
RELIGION / CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY / CHRISTOLOGY
deep and long history of the church, Zahnd
provides a forum for pastors to engage
with leading theologians and is a frequent
conference speaker. He is the author of
several books, including When Everything’s
on Fire, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving
God, A Farewell to Mars, and Beauty Will
Save the World.

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E

JOH N STOT T
F O R E WO R D B Y A l ister McGrath

THE
CROSS
of
CHR IST
STOTT CENTENNIA L EDITION

When Everything’s on Fire The Cross of Christ

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NEW IN FEBRUARY

A NON-ANXIOUS LIFE
EXPERIENCING THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE

Do you, like so many of us, see anxiety as an incentive to

perform? Or a proof of how much you care? Or is anxiety
simply an unwelcome shadow over your days, bringing
with it clenched teeth and an upset stomach?

Anxiety leads us to succumb to fear and fight peace.

Anxious living is a distortion of good motives, blocking the
clarity of stillness and rest.

Alan Fadling has also felt mastered by worry, but he brings

counsel on how to learn a better way and who to look
to for it: Jesus, “the ultimate non-anxious presence.” He
constructs a posture from which we can rest more deeply,
live more fully, and lead better. Fixing our minds on grace
and eternity, we can begin to see the benefit of loosening
our grip and operating from a sure foundation. Join Alan
in releasing anxiety and taking up authentic love in A Non-
Anxious Life.

A L A N F A D L I N G is president and
founder of Unhurried Living in Mission Viejo,
California, inspiring people to rest deeper,
AVA I L A B L E F E B R U A RY 6 , 2 0 2 4 live fuller, and lead better. He speaks and
220 pages, hardcover, 978-1-5140-0050-2, consults internationally and is the author of
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An Unhurried Leader, An Unhurried Life, A
RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / INSPIRATIONAL
Year of Slowing Down, and What Does Your
Soul Love? (with Gem Fadling). Fadling is a
trained spiritual director.

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E

A N

life
U N H U RR I E D
A YEAR
OF SLOWING
F O L L O W I N G J E S U S ’ R H Y T H M S DOWN
O F W O R K A N D R E S T D A I LY D E V O T I O N S
FOR UNHURRIED LIVING

A L A N FA D L I N G

A L A N F A D L I N G

R E V I S E D A N D E X P A N D E D

An Unhurried Life A Year of Slowing Down

978-0-8308-4672-6 978-1-5140-0318-3

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 NEW IN SEPTEMBER

AN UNHURRIED LEADER
THE LASTING FRUIT OF DAILY INFLUENCE

An
An Unhurried Leader

We are meant to experience joy in our work. But many of

Unhurried us struggle to find a sense of purpose or satisfaction in our

daily grind. Is it possible for us to truly flourish in our work?

Leader Business executive Shundrawn Thomas reveals how

work is intended to produce lasting value and should be
meaningful and productive. A healthy attitude toward
work and the workplace requires intentionality and effort.
T h e L a s t i n g Fru i t Thomas helps us to a greater understanding of our abilities
and passions, which in turn will help us develop into the
o f Da i ly I n f l u en c e
people we are meant to be. He addresses issues of work
ethic, character formation, and work-life synergy to find
better alignment between what we do and who we are.

“As my own leadership responsibilities have significantly increased in

recent years, I can only say ‘many thanks!’ to Alan for offering such a
Fadling

timely, rooted, and integrated vision of the very real possibilities that
exist for leaders who choose an unhurried life. It’s all true! And it’s an
ongoing pursuit, which is why his book is so helpful.”
M I N D Y C A L I G U I R E , founder, Soul Care
Alan Fadling “In An Unhurried Leader, Fadling uses the Bible to unpack the
Author of An Unhurried Life wisdom of choosing to be led by Jesus as we lead others, so that
our pace, ways, and results align with God’s will. This is a book I
highly recommend to everyone who is intentional about joining
A V A I L A B L E J U LY 2 3 , 2 0 2 1
God at work and working God’s way.”
224 pages, paperback, 978-0-8308-4568-2, J E A N P A U L N D A G I J I M A N A , corporate chaplain,
5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, $17.00, W Lift Up Limited, Rwanda
RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / SOCIAL ISSUES
“The results of unloving, anxious, fear-based Christian leadership are
now all around us, as seen in the culture-wide rejection of church.
In An Unhurried Leader, Alan Fadling points the way out of hurried
leadership that kills the souls of leaders. He reveals leadership
N O W I N PA P E R B A C K
steeped in spiritual abundance and joy.”
Previous Format:
T O D D H U N T E R , Anglican bishop,
Paperback, 978-0-8308-4631-3
author of Christianity Beyond Belief

A L A N F A D L I N G is president and
founder of Unhurried Living in Mission Viejo,
California, inspiring people to rest deeper,
YO U M AY A L S O L I K E
live fuller, and lead better. He speaks and
consults internationally and is the author of
A Non-Anxious Life, An Unhurried Life, A
Year of Slowing Down, and What Does Your
Soul Love? (with Gem Fadling). Fadling is a
trained spiritual director.

Strengthening the Soul Lead Like It Matters

of Your Leadership to God
978-0-8308-4645-0 978-0-8308-4730-3
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NEW IN FEBRUARY

UPHELD
MEETING OUR TRUSTWORTHY GOD THROUGH ISAIAH—A
6-WEEK BIBLE STUDY EXPERIENCE

Over and over again, Scripture reminds us of God’s

faithfulness and mercy. God’s stunning promises to his
followers in Isaiah 40–48—I am with you, I will strengthen
and help you, I will uphold you—offered reassurance and
comfort during difficult days.

We are also desperate for God’s comfort and help today.

Life is filled with challenges and heartache, and we long
for forgiveness, restoration, and relief from all that weighs
us down. The good news is that God’s promises spoken
through the prophet Isaiah are also true for us today. Join
Bible teacher Kori de Leon as she guides us through a six-
week Bible study experience, pointing us to the wonders
of our remarkable God and leading us to sing with Isaiah,
Who is like the Lord? There is no God like him!

When you purchase this Bible study guide, you’ll get

access to videos and discussion questions to use with
your group.

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RELIGION / BIBLICAL STUDIES / BIBLE STUDIES
K O R I d e L E O N is the founder and
director of Adoring Christ Ministries, a
nonprofit ministry committed to helping
women know Jesus Christ and become
like him in all areas of life. She is an author
and speaker, the host of the Equipping
Conference, and a cohost of the Adoring
Christ Podcast.

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 Moms at the Well
by Kathy Tuan-MacLean
and Tara Edelschick
APRIL 2024

In His Presence I Stand

by Liz Ditty
MAY 2024

COVER DESIGNS FORTHCOMING

Invitations
by Tara Beth Leach
JUNE 2024

With guidance from trusted Bible teachers, this new collection of

Bible studies invites groups and individuals to take a closer look at
Scripture and offers practices that create space for prayer and worship,
lament, and wonder. Each six to eight week study explores Scripture
through a thematic lens, beginning each week with a group session
that includes both video teaching and discussion questions, followed
by five days of individual study and reflection.
NEW IN FEBRUARY

HOPE AIN’T A HUSTLE

PERSEVERING BY FAITH IN A WEARYING WORLD

Sometimes hope can feel like a scam—a swindle, a hustle.

You thought it was real, and you bought into it. But then
the tables turn, and you feel like you’ve been hustled—like
you’ve been had.

As Christians, we often respond to the brokenness of life

as if we do not actually have hope—as if the promises of
God are not really certain. But Pastor Irwyn Ince assures
us that not only do we have hope, but that hope cannot
disappoint us because it is validated by God himself. Hope
Ain’t a Hustle is a clear and accessible exploration of the
epistle to the Hebrews, urging us to place our confidence
in the finished work of our great high priest, Jesus Christ,
and showing how that confidence changes the way we live
in the here and now.

It’s not that Christians don’t face grief or anger,

disappointment or deep sorrow. It’s that we don’t face
them as those “who have no hope.”

I R W Y N I N C E is the coordinator
of Mission to North America, part of the
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Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).
200 pages, paperback, 978-1-5140-0574-3,
Formerly, he was a pastor at Grace DC
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RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIVING / INSPIRATIONAL
Presbyterian Church. He is also the author
of The Beautiful Community. He and his
wife, Kim, have been married for thirty-
two years and have four children and two
grandchildren.

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E

The Beautiful Community Sacred Endurance

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NEW IN FEBRUARY

CHURCH FOR EVERYONE

BUILDING A MULTI-INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR
EMERGING GENERATIONS

Emerging generations in the West are more diverse than

ever—ethnically, socioeconomically, educationally, and
politically. And as church attendance among younger
generations declines rapidly, research shows that one of
their primary sticking points is the lack of diversity in most
churches.

In Church for Everyone, pastors Dan Kreiss and Efrem

Smith address this phenomenon head-on. In this research-
based, theologically informed, and practical book,
they explore the younger generations’ expectations
and disappointments with church and hold out a vision
for true diversity taken from the pages of Scripture. As
experienced church leaders themselves, Kreiss and Smith
share a wealth of practical experience and stories from the
trenches of multiethnic ministry.

The good news is that God has already called the church
to diversity. As we seek to live out this calling in our own
local contexts, we can become the demonstration of God’s
love for all humanity that he has designed the church to
be—and that the younger generation is so desperately
looking for.

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RELIGION / CHRISTIAN MINISTRY / PASTORAL RESOURCES D A N K R E I S S is the associate minister
for mission and community outreach at
Roswell Presbyterian Church in the greater
Atlanta area. He was previously professor
of youth ministry and dean of the School of
Missions at King University.

E F R E M S M I T H is the colead pastor

of Midtown Church, a thriving multiethnic
community in Sacramento, California. His
books include Raising Up Young Heroes and
The Post-Black and Post-White Church.
YO U M AY A L S O L I K E

The Next
Evangelicalism
Freeing the Church from
Western Cultural Captivity

Soong-Chan Rah

“Timely, thoughtful and very rewarding.”

—PhiliP JENkiNS, author of The Next Christendom

In Church as It Is in Heaven The Next Evangelicalism

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NEW IN FEBRUARY

LAND OF MY SOJOURN
THE LANDSCAPE OF A FAITH LOST AND FOUND

In the years since leaving local church ministry, Mike Cosper

devoted an enormous amount of time and resources to
examining the church’s often troubled witness, its ongoing
crisis of leadership, and the epidemic of narcissism,
abuse, and cover-up that has continued to emerge year
after year. This book is about his journey both before and
undergirding that work—the shattering of dreams and the
grace that restored a broken faith in the aftermath. It’s a
story about grace leading him home when he thought all
was lost.

Taken together, his encounters with Peter, Elijah, and Jesus

connected to indelible images from his time in Israel and
formed a new spiritual landscape in his mind, one with
enough gravity to draw his feet back to solid ground. His
hope is that as he tells this story you might find echoes of
your own. If you’re in the wilderness, you might find that
though the territory is a mystery, you are far from alone.

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176 pages, hardcover, 978-0-8308-4734-1,
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Cultivated. Mike also served as one of the
founding pastors at Sojourn Church in
Louisville, Kentucky, from which he launched
Sojourn Music, a collective of musicians
writing songs for the church. He is the author
of several books, including Recapturing the
Wonder and Rhythms of Grace.

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E
RecaptuRing the
Wonder

RecaptuRing the

Wonder
cosper

T r a n s c e n d e n T Fa i T h i n

a disenchanTed World

Mike cosper

Recapturing the Wonder When Everything’s on Fire

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HOW TO USE THE BOOK OF

C O M M O N P R AY E R
A GUIDE TO THE ANGLICAN LITURGY

In recent years there has been a revival of interest in

the Book of Common Prayer, especially the classic 1662
version. Beloved for its language and theology, the classic
Prayer Book is the fountainhead for almost all later editions
of the Book of Common Prayer and remains a widely
recognized standard for worship in the Anglican tradition.
More than simply a collection of prayers, the Book of
Common Prayer offers a transformative engagement with
the Bible and a framework for our spiritual lives.

In How to Use the Book of Common Prayer, Samuel Bray

and Drew Keane (editors of The 1662 Book of Common
Prayer: International Edition) introduce the classic Prayer
Book to newcomers. Beginning with a brief history and
case for liturgical prayer, they walk through daily morning
and evening prayer, baptism and Communion, the church
year, and the Prayer Book’s plan for reading the Bible. This
is not only an introduction to the Prayer Book—it’s a guide
to letting it form your faith.

S A M U E L L . B R A Y is the John N.
Matthews Professor of Law at the University
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of Notre Dame as well as a McDonald
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RELIGION / CHRISTIAN RITUALS & PRACTICE / GENERAL the Study of Law and Religion at Emory
University.

D R E W N AT H A N I E L K E A N E
teaches in the Department of English at
Georgia Southern University. He formerly
served on the Standing Commission on
Liturgy and Music for the Episcopal Church.

YO U M AY A L S O L I K E

“Expert guidance and wise counsel.” —Richard Foster

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H U M I L I T Y I L LU M I N AT E D
THE BIBLICAL PATH BACK TO CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
New Testament scholar Dennis R. Edwards illuminates
humility as a, if not the, distinctive identity marker
of followers of Jesus. Tracing the theme throughout
Scripture, he demonstrates how true humility is grounded
in submission to God and becomes manifest in all areas
of life.
As we learn from and honor the humble instead of the
power-hungry, humility paradoxically empowers God’s
people—including those who are often marginalized.
Filled with stories from the author’s ministry experience,
Humility Illuminated addresses common areas of
leadership failure and how to avoid them, applies biblical
texts on humility to multiethnic ministry and justice work,
and issues a compelling challenge to the church.
“[T]his wonderful book—by someone who embodies its subject—
offers a window into the multifaceted Christian identity marker
of humility before God and others, throwing back the shutters
of distortion and misunderstanding. Well-researched, wise, and
highly readable, this is a timely book for all Christians in an age of
competition, self-promotion, and division.”
M I C H A E L J . G O R M A N , Raymond E. Brown Professor
of Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University
in Baltimore, Maryland
“In providing a careful exploration of the complexities of humility,
Edwards gives his readers a grounded trajectory to follow that is
both fresh and robust, leading to faithful practice. Infused with
astute biblical analysis and proficient pastoral experience, Edwards
is a practitioner of humility who the church ought to follow.”
R O S E L E E - N O R M A N , executive pastor at
Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and
adjunct professor of reconciliation studies at Bethel University
“In Humility Illuminated, Dennis R. Edwards challenges us to move
beyond the trappings of church and live into the example of Jesus.
This book serves as an invitation to let American competitiveness
fall by the wayside as we embrace the humble posture of the
marginalized among us. Sitting with these words reminds us that if
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, humility is the safest path to
godly community.”
R . G . A . “ T R E Y ” F E R G U S O N , cohost of Three
Black Men podcast and author of Theologizin’ Bigger
D E N N I S R . E D W A R D S is associate
professor of New Testament as well as vice
president for church relations and dean
of North Park Seminary, Chicago. He has
worked in urban ministry for over three
decades. His books include Might from
the Margins and the Story of God Bible
Commentary on 1 Peter.
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THE GOSPELS & ACTS
A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF LUKE
AND ACTS
CONTEXT, STORY, AND THEMES
This accessible and compelling introduction draws us
into the wide-ranging narrative of Luke-Acts to discover
how Luke frames the life of Jesus and of the first disciples
who set out from Jerusalem to “the ends of the earth”
proclaiming the Good News. Bird shows us how these
two books, when read together, tell a cohesive narrative
about Jesus, the church, and the mission of God—with
implications for the whole of our lives today. Situating both
books in their historical and literary context, Bird moves
through an exploration of their central theological themes
and culminates with consideration of the books’ relevance
for contemporary social issues.
"Mike Bird has opened the door wide to everyone wanting an entry
into the world of Luke–Acts. Those reading Luke's two-part narrative
will find themselves enriched by the way Bird follows Luke's story
and attends to its themes. But he also follows the twists and turns of
Lukan scholarship—discussing big ideas and principal controversies,
as well as naming some key voices in contemporary study. What
more could we ask for in an introduction to Luke–Acts?"
J O E L B . G R E E N , Fuller Theological Seminary
"Michael Bird's thoughtful, thorough, engaging, and accessible
study of Luke–Acts should be a go-to source for all New Testament
readers."
D E N N I S R . E D W A R D S , dean of North Park Theological
Seminary and author of Humility Illuminated
"Michael Bird has the rare talent of communicating dense and often
stodgy academic issues in an exuberant spirit and user-friendly
fashion. . .He has provided a much-needed service to the urgent
need of the church (laity and leadership) to know more intimately
the Word of God."
M . S Y D N E Y P A R K , Beeson Divinity School
M I C H A E L F . B I R D is academic dean
and lecturer in New Testament at Ridley
College in Melbourne, Australia. Michael
is an ordained Anglican priest and author
of over thirty books on the Bible, theology,
and history.
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NEW IN NOVEMBER

C. S. LEWIS IN AMERICA
READINGS AND RECEPTION, 1935–1947

Perhaps no other literary figure has transformed the

American religious landscape in recent history as much
as C. S. Lewis. Even before the international publication
and incredible success of his fictional works such as
The Chronicles of Narnia or apologetic works like Mere
Christianity, Lewis was already being read “across the
pond” in America. But who exactly was reading his work?
And how was he received?

With fresh research and shrewd analysis, this volume by

noted historian Mark A. Noll considers the surprising
reception of Lewis among Roman Catholic, mainline
Protestant, and evangelical readers to see how early
readings of the Oxford don shaped his later influence.

“A fascinating snapshot and a cleverly oblique approach

to the study of church history.”
M I C H A E L W A R D , Unviersity of Oxford
“In this prophetic and timely book, preeminent historian Mark A. Noll
has uncovered the secret of Lewis’s success: he was deeply learned,
theologically focused, and unusually creative. Noll himself brilliantly
models how to embody these traits today.”
T I M O T H Y L A R S E N , Wheaton College

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“With faithful respect for the particulars, [Noll] writes as Georges

Seurat painted—he applies each researched point, after point,
to the canvas of his manuscript. What emerges is a masterpiece,
unambiguous. The picture is clear. Noll convinces. All who read this
book will understand, with good reason, the American fascination
with C. S. Lewis.”
J E R R Y R O O T , Wheaton College

M A R K A . N O L L is emeritus professor
of history at Wheaton College and the
University of Notre Dame. He is the author
of many books, including America’s Book,
Jesus Christ and the Life of the Mind,
Clouds of Witnesses: Christian Voices
from Africa and Asia, The New Shape of
World Christianity, and The Scandal of the
Evangelical Mind.

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NEW IN DECEMBER

C R E ATO R
A THEOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION OF GENESIS 1

The Christian claim that the triune God is the creator of the universe
is both exegetically grounded and theologically rich. Yet discussions
about God’s work of creation are often overwhelmed by questions such
as the age of the earth and the relationship between divine creation
and evolution. Without completely ignoring such issues, Peter Leithart
offers a decidedly theological interpretation of the creation account
from Genesis 1.

By engaging with classic discussions of creation, Leithart embraces

the challenge of talking about God and God’s first work. Here, readers
will discover what it means to articulate a theology that is rigorously
grounded in the first chapter of the Bible and the creedal affirmation of
God the Father almighty, who is the Creator of the heavens and earth.

P E T E R J . L E I T H A R T is president of Theopolis Institute in

Birmingham, Alabama, and teacher at Trinity Presbyterian Church. He is
the author of many books, including Defending Constantine, Delivered
from the Elements of the World, Baptism, and On Earth as in Heaven.
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DEMYSTIFYING EVIL
A BIBLICAL AND PERSONAL EXPLORATION

How can we understand God’s work in a world permeated with evil?

Narrating her own wrestling with evil as well as engaging in biblical and
philosophical analysis, biblical scholar Ingrid Faro explores the many
dimensions to evil. Soberly honest, biblically engaged, and theologically
nuanced, Demystifying Evil examines the power of evil to disrupt and
fragment our lives and tempt us to collude with it.

But evil does not have the last word. Faro takes us on a journey into the
book of Genesis, the Ancient Near East culture, the cross, and her own
story of suffering to engage the undoing of evil.

I N G R I D F A R O is coordinator of the MA in Old Testament

program and visiting professor at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois.
She previously served as dean of academic affairs at Northern
Seminary, dean of theology at the Scandinavian School of Theology,
and director of masters programs at Trinity Evangelical Divinity
School. Faro speaks and preaches internationally and is the author of
Evil in Genesis.
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DEMONOLGY
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NEW IN DECEMBER

DISABLING LEADERSHIP
A PRACTICAL THEOLOGY FOR THE BROKEN BODY OF CHRIST

People with disabilities are often excluded from full

participation in church communities. Accessibility is a
key component of the biblical ministry of reconciliation—
but it’s not enough. To truly work toward reconciliation,
churches must both consider the theological implications
of disability and also become places where people with
disabilities lead.

Written by practitioners and a scholar-pastor who are

engaged in ministry together, Disabling Leadership presents
a practical theology of disability for thoughtful church leaders
and congregants. This book moves beyond paternalistic
views of disability that seek to extract “inspiration” from
another’s story without engaging in the difficult work of
just and dignifying relationships. When we foster genuinely
inclusive leadership teams, the authors contend, our churches
will be less likely to treat anyone as a “project” and will better
reflect God’s love as the body of Christ.

“While many books on disability and church focus on welcoming

people with disabilities as participants, Disabling Leadership
articulates a crucial and distinctively theological framework for
welcoming their leadership as well. . . . A welcome addition to the
disability theology conversation.”

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“This book shifts the goalpost: mere inclusion of disabled people
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desperately—is the leadership of differently abled members of
Christ’s broken and gloriously resurrected body.”
B R I A N B R O C K , professor of moral and practical theology
at the University of Aberdeen

A N D R E W T . D R A P E R is founding teaching pastor

at Urban Light Community Church and teaches theology at
Winebrenner Seminary. He is the author of A Theology of
Race and Place and Christian Mission and Poverty.

J O D Y M I C H E L E is a locally licensed minister at

Urban Light Community Church and an independent
consultant on issues related to disability. She has served on
numerous boards, including the Indiana Governor’s Council
for People with Disabilities.

A N D R E A M A E is a leader at Urban Light Community

Church, where she serves on the church board and chairs
the pastor/parish committee. She works in special education
and advocacy for the disability community.

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W H AT H AT H DA R W I N TO D O
WITH SCRIPTURE?
COMPARING THE CONCEPTUAL WORLDS OF THE BIBLE
AND EVOLUTION

Believe it or not, the book of Genesis might have been

the most Darwinian text in the ancient world. And
throughout the opening books of Scripture, we find
ideas that would also become prominent insights of the
biologist Charles Darwin interlaced with the Bible’s one-
of-a-kind origin story. Biblical scholar Dru Johnson calls
us beyond typical creation-versus-evolution debates to
explore the conceptual worlds underlying both Scripture
and evolutionary science.

The Hebrew creation accounts, Johnson argues,

weave together three key themes on the origins and
development of humans and animals, themes that are
also essentially Darwinian:
• the connection among scarcity, cooperation,
and violence
• the fitness of creatures to their environments
• the genealogical aims of sexual reproduction
Can the ideas of Scripture and evolutionary science
be mutually illuminating? When we enter deeply into
the metaphysical imagination of the biblical authors,
we discover surprising ways in which the two accounts
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“In this highly readable and fascinating book, Dru Johnson offers
readers an intriguing, imaginative, and eye-opening account that
offers a window into two disparate worlds. . . while also showing
them to be, in many ways, complementary to one another. What is
especially laudable is Johnson’s balanced approach that succeeds in
being at once both cautious and creative.”
A N D R E W T O R R A N C E , University of St. Andrews

D R U J O H N S O N directs the Center for

Hebraic Thought and has been a research
fellow at the Herzl Institute (Jerusalem),
Logos Institute (St. Andrews), and Henry
Center (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School).
He is the author or editor of numerous
books, including Biblical Philosophy, Human
Rites, and Knowledge by Ritual. He is
ordained as an EPC minister and is cohost of
the OnScript podcast.

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ANSWERING THE PSALMIST’S

PERPLEXITY
N e w S t u d i e s i n B i bl i c a l T h e o l o g y

NEW-COVENANT NEWNESS IN THE BOOK OF PSALMS

Answering the In this NSBT volume, James Hely Hutchinson mines the
rich seams of the book of Psalms to evaluate the numerous

Psalmist’s Perplexity
models that seek to explain how the biblical covenants
relate to each other. Hutchinson considers the perplexity
expressed in that, in the face of the exile, the promises to
New-Covenant Newness David appear to be null and void. The solution lies with
in the Book of Psalms the first five books of the Bible. However, if the Abrahamic
covenant is to reach fulfilment, the problem of sin must be
dealt with, and a host of covenants must converge in their
fulfilment under a new regime.

Identifying new-covenant newness as “eschatological

satisfaction (fulfilment)” and “transcendent inauguration,”
Hutchinson tackles a range of matters that contribute to
our understanding of the contours of redemptive tradition.

James Hely Hutchinson
Series Editor: D. A. Carson
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J A M E S H E L Y H U T C H I N S O N is director of
the Institut Biblique de Bruxelles in Belgium. He has also
taught at several other training institutions in French-
speaking Europe. He is a contributor to The God of
Covenant, Interpreting the Psalms, and Stirred by a
Noble Theme.

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THE ARTISTIC SPHERE

THE ARTS IN NEO-CALVINIST PERSPECTIVE

While some Christians have embraced the relationship

between faith and the arts, the Reformed has harbored
reservations about the arts. However, among Reformed
churches, the Neo-Calvinist tradition has consistently
demonstrated a desire to engage with all manner of
cultural and artistic expressions.

This volume, edited by art scholar Roger Henderson

and Marleen Hengelaar-Rookmaaker, the daughter of
art historian and cultural critic Hans Rookmaaker, brings
together history, philosophy, and theology to consider
the relationship between the arts and the Neo-Calvinist
tradition. With affirmations including the Lordship of Christ,
the cultural mandate, sphere sovereignty, and common
grace, the Neo-Calvinist tradition is well-equipped to offer
wisdom on the arts to the whole body of Christ.

R O G E R D . H E N D E R S O N studied
philosophy at UC Berkeley before attending
the Free University in Amsterdam. He has
taught in both Iowa and the Netherlands
and now lives in Berkeley, California.

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MARLEEN HENGELAAR-
R O O K M A A K E R is the editor-in-chief
of ArtWay. She edited the Complete Works
of her father, art historian Hans Rookmaaker.
She has published three books in Dutch as
well as many articles about popular music,
liturgy, and the visual arts.

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LOCAL AND UNIVERSAL

A FREE CHURCH ACCOUNT OF ECCLESIAL CATHOLICITY

In the words of the creeds, the church is the one, holy,

catholic, and apostolic body of Christ.

Of those features, perhaps none is as misunderstood as the

Local and Universal

C. Ryan Fields church’s catholicity (that is, its universality)—because while

Foreword by the church is universal, it is also radically local, connected
Kevin Vanhoozer to a particular community or even found on a specific
street corner. How might we reclaim the universality of the
church without losing its local situatedness?

In this Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture volume,

Local and Universal pastor and theologian C. Ryan Fields offers a surprising
solution: he turns to the Free Church tradition, those
churches that are historically separate or “free” from
A Free Church Account of Ecclesial Catholicity
state oversight. Juxtaposing the Free Church with its
Episcopal counterpart, he argues that far from neglecting
the catholicity of the church, the Free Church tradition can
Fields

helpfully inform our understanding of the one body of

Christ while remaining true to its local roots.

C . R Y A N F I E L D S is senior pastor of Faith

Evangelical Free Church in Acton, Massachusetts.
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IMPROVISING CHURCH
SCRIPTURE AS THE SOURCE OF HARMONY, RHYTHM, AND SOUL

Though the post-Christian cultural turn can be

disconcerting, it is also a uniquely exciting time to
reimagine churches. How do we move beyond cookie-
cutter approaches to building the creative, compassionate,
and incarnational churches we long for?

Biblical scholar and accomplished jazz pianist Mark

Glanville plays with a metaphor of improvisation to
chart twelve themes as the key “notes” on which
Christian communities play as they bear witness to
God in the world today. Building on these two dynamic
traditions—jazz music and Christian community—
Improvising Church unfolds a biblical, practical, and
inventive vision for churches seeking to receive and
extend the healing of Christ.

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PASTORAL RESOURCES
M A R K R . G L A N V I L L E is associate
professor of pastoral theology at Regent
College, Vancouver, and an Old Testament
scholar. He is the author of Refuge
Reimagined, Adopting the Stranger as
Kindred in Deuteronomy, and Freed to Be
God’s Family.

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THE LOST WORLD OF THE

PROPHETS
OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECY AND APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE
IN ANCIENT CONTEXTS

It’s common to study prophecy with a focus on the sole

question of prediction and fulfillment, either for the sake
of apologetics or for understanding the end times, but
such an approach can fail to track with the original intent
of the authors. We need to shake loose from paradigms
of reading prophecy as an offer of mysterious divination
as well as from the habit of constructing eschatological
timelines of any sort.

John Walton applies his signature method to help us

recover the lost world of the prophets. To read these
biblical books well, we must understand the following:
• the role of the prophet
• the nature of prophetic literature
• the theological significance of prophecy
• how apocalyptic literature differs from prophecy
A fresh reading of the Old Testament text in light of the
ancient Near Eastern context can open new avenues of
awareness. Walton provides a clear, helpful guide to the
nature of biblical prophecy and apocalyptic literature that
will help readers avoid potential misuse and reclaim the
message of the prophets for their lives.
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RELIGION / BIBLICAL STUDIES / OLD TESTAMENT / PROPHETS J O H N H . W A L T O N is professor
of Old Testament, emeritus, at Wheaton
College and Graduate School. His many
books include The Lost World of Genesis
One and Wisdom for Faithful Reading.

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THE LOST WORLD SERIES
“A profoundly important new analysis of the meaning of Genesis.”
FrAnCis s. COllins, author of The Language of God
Genesis 2–3 and the John H. Walton
human origins Debate Mythology, Theology, and and D. Brent Sandy
The the Deluge Debate

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There are some historical or biblical issues that are inherently controversial—which is why they
remain issues of debate. The books in the Lost World Series follow the pattern set by Bible scholar John H.
Walton as they bring a fresh, close reading of the Hebrew text to an accessible discussion of the topic at hand.

Addressed through propositions that move the reader through a logical sequence of the principal points of
discussion, these volumes are informed by knowledge of the ancient Near Eastern literature and cognitive
environment and undergirded by a consistently applied hermeneutic. Authors seek to find God's authoritative
message in the text represented in the communication as understood by the human source (speaker or writer)
and his audience—working out the principle that the Bible is written for us but not to us.
NEW IN FEBRUARY

THE 1662 BOOK OF COMMON

P R AY E R
INTERNATIONAL EDITION: SERVICE BOOK

The Service Book of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer:

International Edition contains all the services a minister
would use in corporate worship. The liturgies are the
unaltered text from the International Edition, in large,
readable type and with red rubrics.

The Service Book includes the following:

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Color subject to change
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Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
The Creed of St. Athanasius
The Litany
Prayers and Thanksgivings
The Collects, Epistles, and Gospels
The Ministration of the Holy Communion
Baptism, Both Public and Private
Baptism for Those of Riper Years
The Catechism, with Confirmation
The Solemnization of Matrimony
The Burial of the Dead
The Thanksgiving of Women After Childbirth
A Commination
The Psalter
Appendices
Prayers from Other Services
Additional Prayers and Thanksgivings
From the Additional Rubrics

S A M U E L L . B R A Y is the John N.
Matthews Professor of Law at the University
of Notre Dame as well as a McDonald
Distinguished Fellow at the Center for the
Study of Law and Religion at Emory University.
He is coauthor (with John F. Hobbins) of
Genesis 1–11: A New Old Translation for
Readers, Scholars, and Translators.

D R E W N AT H A N I E L K E A N E
teaches in the Department of English at
Georgia Southern University. He formerly
served on the Standing Commission on
Liturgy and Music for the Episcopal Church.
He is coauthor (with Samuel D. Fornecker)
of a forthcoming commentary on the 1662
Book of Common Prayer.

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RELIGION / PRAYERBOOKS / CHRISTIAN
THE 1662 BOOK OF COMMON
P R AY E R
INTERNATIONAL PEW EDITION
The Book of Common Prayer (1662) is one of the most
beloved liturgical texts in the Christian church, and
remains a definitive expression of Anglican identity today.
It is still widely used around the world, in public worship
and private devotion, and is revered for both its linguistic
and theological virtues.
But the classic text of the 1662 prayer book presents
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Common Prayer: International Edition gently updates the
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later Anglican tradition is appended.
Here the 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International
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corporate worship.
S A M U E L L . B R A Y is the John N.
Matthews Professor of Law at the University
of Notre Dame as well as a McDonald
Distinguished Fellow at the Center for the
Study of Law and Religion at Emory University.
He is coauthor (with John F. Hobbins) of
Genesis 1–11: A New Old Translation for
Readers, Scholars, and Translators.
D R E W N AT H A N I E L K E A N E
teaches in the Department of English at
Georgia Southern University. He formerly
served on the Standing Commission on
Liturgy and Music for the Episcopal Church.
He is coauthor (with Samuel D. Fornecker)
of a forthcoming commentary on the 1662
Book of Common Prayer.
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THE SERVANT LAWYER

FACING THE CHALLENGES OF CHRISTIAN FAITH IN EVERYDAY
LAW PRACTICE

Most lawyers, from Wall Street to the county seat,

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With decades of experience in the law office, courtroom,

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cynicism and greed. This honest and accessible book
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Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia. He is the
coauthor or coeditor of ten books, including Agape,
Justice, and Law; Law and the Bible; Christian Perspectives
on Legal Thought; and Lawyers, Clients, and Moral
Responsibility.

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SAINT VALENTINE THE

KINDHEARTED
SAINT VALENTINE the Kindhearted

THE HISTORY AND LEGENDS OF GOD’S BRAVE AND

LOVING SERVANT

We celebrate Valentine’s Day with flowers, candy, and cards

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