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Radically Unchurched: Who They Are-How to Reach Them 5 reviews
Alvin L. Reid
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2002
Radically Reaching the Unchurched
Finally, a book that addresses the identity of the unchurched and how to reach them in a passionate tone that the reader can't help but be excited about. Alvin Reid, who through his teaching and writings has popularized the term "radically unchurched," records his thoughts, insights, and proposal for reaching today's unbelievers in Radically Unchurched: Who They Are--How to Reach Them. Readers ...
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Eusebius: The Church History 28 reviews
Eusebius
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2007
The Cross and Rome
Historian Maier Maier also happens to be a gifted author and his translation of "The Church History" by Eusebius is both very readable and informative. The fourth century church historian Eusebius gives readers a glimpse of the church at a time emerging from Diocletian's persecutions through its triumph after the Milvian Bridge. Not only was Eusebius a witness to some of these events but he ...
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Workbook for Intermediate Hebrew, A: Grammar, Exegesis, and Commentary on Jonah and Ruth 3 reviews
Robert B. Chisholm
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2006
Chisholm's the best
Robert Chisholm, professor of Old Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary, has produced A Workbook for Intermediate Hebrew: Grammar, Exegesis, and Commentary on Jonah and Ruth. At 320 pages, the book is somewhat longer than the title. Designed for intermediate students or those nearing the end of first-year Hebrew, this new resource aims to transform grammar into syntax by providing direction ...
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New Complete Works of Josephus, The16 reviews
Flavius Josephus
Kregel Academic & Professional, 1999
Great reference book
This book is a great reference for people interested in studying God's Word. While it is no substitute for the Holy Bible, it helps put things into historical context and also provides amplifying details which are not included in our Holy texts. I would recommend reading it with a grain of salt however and would not base spiritual decisions on Josephus' words. By and large I recommend this ...
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St. Paul the Traveler and Roman Citizen4 reviews
William M. Ramsay, Mark Wilson
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2001
Not to be Missed
I have been waiting a long time for this modern reissue of Ramsay's classic work. Wilson's edition does not disappoint. The book is beautifully printed (the old editions were so dreary) and now includes over a hundred color photos of relevant sites and images. These images are carefully placed near the texts that they illustrate. Also maps, charts and colorful sidebars have been added. ...
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Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources13 reviews
John Glynn
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2007
Covers more ground than the competition
This review will cover three leading books on books for the Christian pastor or scholar: Commentaries for Biblical Expositors by Rosscup, New Testament Commentary Survey by Carson, and Commentary and Reference Survey by Glynn. All three authors share the same evangelical Christian commitment, and all three are well informed about the field. Donald Carson holds the PhD. from Cambridge and is a ...
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Koine Greek Reader: Selections from the New Testament, Septuagint, and Early Christian Writers2 reviews
Rodney Decker
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2007
The best there is
This book is not only the only (so far as I know) true 'koine' reader, it is also among the best 'readers' available. Decker, along with Mounce BBG, has mastered the art of inductive language teaching. The student learns the material by immersing him/herself into it and appropriate help is given as need along the way. This allows the student to stretch his/her own knowledge and confirm or ...
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Josephus: The Essential Works5 reviews
Flavius Josephus
Kregel Academic & Professional, 1995
Best translation ever of Josephus for normal people
The works of Josephus are the most important writings we have to understand the background and history of the Bible. Yet, trying to read Josephus' wordy prose is one of the most excruciating experiences I ever encountered. Dr. Maier's translation and commentary on Josephus is one of 3 modern translations I own, but is the only one I have used for the last 5 years. It brought Josephus to life for ...
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Exploring the History and Philosophy of Christian Education: Principles for the Twenty-First Century2 reviews
Michael J. Anthony, Warren S. Benson
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2003
Not the perfect one
It is always gratifying to see attention paid to the perennial ideas and ideals, the importance of understanding the events and lessons of history, and to the appreciation of the classics in any educational enterprise. Perhaps more so today, it is cause to celebrate when that attention happens in the context of theological education. An informal survey of courses of study in theological schools ...
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How Biblical Languages Work: A Student's Guide to Learning Hebrew and Greek6 reviews
Peter James Silzer, Thomas John Finley
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2004
A new approach
This book approaches biblical languages from a must-needed linguistic point of view. It shows how both Hebrew and Greek work in their grammar and spends more time demonstrating how the alphabets work. Probably the greatest strength of the book is the continued focus of how they work in relation to how English works. In addition, time is taken to address word order, with the nice example of the ...
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Four Views on the Warning Passages in Hebrews3 reviews
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2007
A healthy discussion of the warnings
This book thoroughly updates any reader interested in understanding what God has said through the warnings in Hebrews. The Arminian and Calvinistic views come closer to a purely Biblical theology on the platform this book has provided. Although space constraints forced the responses to each view to be critical, each author graciously and honestly declares the immense common ground found among ...
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Look to the Rock: An Old Testament Background to Our Understanding of Christ
Alec Motyer
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2004
Knowing the Old Testament is essential to understanding the New. This is a clear and helpful study of Christ's presence throughout the Old Testament.
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What the New Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Their Writings3 reviews
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2008
Excellent resource
This New Testament survey is a very helpful addition amidst the many other choices available to readers. I went to a Christian University and wish that this book would have been used in my NT survey class. In fact, I think it may be more useful to college students than some of the the many other choices available to readers, such as Gundry or Elwell/Yarbrough. Fifteen NT scholars from twelve ...
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Ministry Nuts and Bolts: What They Don't Teach Pastors in Seminary4 reviews
Aubrey Malphurs
Kregel Academic & Professional, 1998
Practical insights about getting leadervalues down on paper.
Malphurs is the best writer of practical planning and the development of a church's strategy that I have seen to date. He takes the mission, vision, values of various organizations and shows how they are of immense importance for preventing conflict and setting goals. I use this book when I consult with pastors and elders around the world. He takes advantage of the information in both business ...
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Behold the King: A Study of Matthew3 reviews
Stanley D. Toussaint
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2005
Best Commentary
There are other commentaries such as the Davies in the ICC that are more technical, but none as expository and exegetical as this one. Dr. Toussaint is a great communicator and really expounds on the theme of Jesus as King throughout this book. If you could only have one commentary on Matthew, this is the one. Espeically useful is his outline of the Book of Matthew and also his translation of ...
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Interpreting the Psalms: An Exegetical Handbook (Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis)
Mark D. Futato
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2007
A valuable resource for pastors and students, second volume in the HOTE series begins by explaining the nature of Hebrew poetry and the purpose of the Psalms. Old Testament scholar Mark Futato next explores issues related to properly interpreting Israel's songbook, and concludes with a sample of moving from interpretation to proclamation. A glossary is included.
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Workbook for Intermediate Greek, A: Grammar, Exegesis, and Commentary on 1-3 John (Wood Sermon Outline)
Herbert W. Bateman IV
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2008
A veteran teacher guides students step-by-step through the Greek text of 1-3 John.
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A Contemporary Handbook for Weddings & Funerals: And Other Occasions2 reviews
Aubrey Malphurs
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2003
The Perfect Tool for a Busy Pastor
The authors have thought of everything. The busy pastor need only flip and find what he's looking for.
It is not a resource to copy, but a resource that helps you think through things that you may not have even thought about. It is a resource for covering all of your bases whether it be for a funeral, a wedding, a dedication, or a special event like an ordination.
Highly recommended!!
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Invitation to Biblical Preaching: Proclaiming Truth with Clarity and Relevance (Invitation to Theological ...6 reviews
Donald Sunukjian
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2007
Exhaustive, but not exhausting - a great book!
Donald Sunukjian studied under Haddon Robinson at Dallas Seminary, then also taught there. He now teaches at Talbot Seminary in LA. Sunukjian has an ability to think through elements of preaching in minute detail, yet has a communication style that is clear and accessible - both in person and in his writing. These qualities have combined to make this a great book.
This is definitely another ...
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Foundations of Spiritual Formation: A Community Approach to Becoming Like Christ
Paul Pettit
Kregel Academic & Professional, 2008
This textbook for introductory spiritual formation courses presents the fundamentals and practices of the discipline. This collection includes presentations by several well-known evangelical scholars including Gordon Johnston, Darrell Bock, Richard Averbeck, Klaus Issler, and others.
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