Win a Copy of Christian Ethics by Wayne Grudem!

The seventh and final book in our Faculty Book Giveaway is Wayne Grudem’s brand new book Christian Ethics: An Introduction to Biblical Moral Reasoning. Dr. Grudem says of this book, "I hope it will be useful for all Christians who seek to experience the great blessing of God that comes from walking daily in paths of obedience, knowing more of the joy of God’s presence, and experiencing his favor on our lives."

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About the Book

How should Christians live when the surrounding culture is increasingly hostile to Christian moral values? Granted, the Bible is our guide—but how can we know if we are interpreting it rightly with regard to ethical questions such as wealth and poverty, telling the truth, marriage and divorce, birth control, abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality, business practices, environmental stewardship, and dozens of other issues? And on a very practical level, how can we know God’s will in the ordinary decisions of life? To address questions like these, Wayne Grudem, author of the best-selling Systematic Theology, draws on forty years of teaching classes in ethics to write this wide-ranging introduction to biblical moral reasoning, organized according to the structure of the Ten Commandments. He issues a challenging call for Christians to live lives of personal holiness, and offers a vision of the Christian life that is full of joy and blessing through living each day in a way that is pleasing to God.

Endorsements

“Wayne Grudem and I have always been on the same page, both in theology and in theological method. Christian Ethics: An Introduction to Biblical Moral Reasoning has all the excellent features of his Systematic Theology: biblical fidelity, comprehensiveness, clarity, practical application, and interaction with other writers. His exhortations drive the reader to worship the triune God. I hope the book gets the wide distribution and enthusiastic response that it deserves.”
John M. Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida

“Insightful, encyclopedic, biblical, and distinctively evangelical, this new book from Wayne Grudem is a massive contribution to Christian ethics. It will stand as one of the most important and definitive works of this generation. Readers should engage it chapter by chapter, and then keep it close at hand for continuing consultation.”
R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“This is the best all-around book on Christian ethics I'm aware of, and I plan to require it as the primary textbook for my course on biblical ethics. Grudem writes in his characteristic style: clear, logical, accessible, and (usually!) persuasive.”
Andy Naselli, Assistant Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology, Bethlehem College & Seminary; Elder, Bethlehem Baptist Church

About Wayne Grudem

Dr. Grudem has been Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary since 2001 and has served as the President of the Evangelical Theological Society (1999) and as a member of the Translation Oversight Committee for the English Standard Version of the Bible. Learn more about Dr. Grudem on his faculty page.

Win a Copy of Justification in the Second Century by Brian Arnold

The sixth book in our Faculty Book Giveaway is Justification in the Second Century by Dr. Brian Arnold. Dr. Arnold is Assistant Professor of Theology and a former pastor in Kentucky. This book was formerly published in hardback and has just recently been released in paperback by Baylor University Press.

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T. F. Torrance’s influential The Doctrine of Grace in the Apostolic Fathers (1948) relegated the collection of Christianity’s earliest noncanonical witnesses to a fall from grace. According to Torrance, the Apostolic Fathers abandoned Paul’s “justification by faith” and instead advocated for various forms of “works righteousness.”

Given the new perspectives on both Paul and first-century Judaism, Brian Arnold challenges Torrance’s judgments of the Apostolic Fathers by assessing the clarity, prevalence, and importance of Paul’s doctrine of justification one hundred years after Paul’s death (ca. 165 CE). Arnold carefully examines the ancient writings of Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, and Justin Martyr, as well as the Epistle to Diognetus and the Odes of Solomon, providing close readings of key texts. Arnold concludes, contrary to Torrance, that Paul’s teaching on justification is present, understood, and important in second-century writings. Arnold opposes arguments that claim the Early Church Fathers either misunderstood Paul or were uninterested in the doctrine. Arnold shows that Christianity, in its earliest practices, emphasized the virtuous life that must follow one’s baptism, while also contending that faith is the only prerequisite for justification.

While second-century Christian literature may not mimic Paul’s language at every point, Arnold shows that the essence of Pauline soteriology—the liberation and new life that faith in Christ’s atoning death provides apart from election and law—continues to be a dominant theme of Christian reflection, praxis, and worship.

Endorsement

"This bold and provocative study is primarily an exercise in historical correction. It challenges the widely held view that Paul’s idea of justification by faith was largely lost or passed over by second-century Christian writers. Through a close reading of the relevant texts, Arnold rejects this perspective. While he acknowledges the differences between early Christian writers, he argues that in various ways and in multiple forms the notion of justification by faith was propagated and preserved by authors such as Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch and Justin. This book will undoubtedly cause a stir due to its clearly articulated challenge to a near-unanimous scholarly view."

—Paul Foster, Professor in New Testament Language, Literature & Theology, University of Edinburgh

About Brian Arnold

Dr. Arnold joined the Phoenix Seminary faculty in 2015 and teaches courses in Systematic Theology and Church History. You can learn more about him at his faculty page.

We Have a Winner!

Congrats to Sherry McIntosh who won our last book giveaway! Her copy of Engaging Ephesians written by John DelHousaye will be in the mail soon. For those who didn’t win but still want the book, it is available on Amazon.

Round five of our summer Faculty Book Giveaway is over, but we have two giveaways left. Make sure to follow us on our TwitterInstagram, and Facebook channels so you don’t miss any. Our next giveaway starts July 23.

Engaging Ephesians

Win a Copy of Engaging Ephesians by John DelHousaye

The fifth book in our Faculty Book Giveaway is Engaging Ephesians: An Intermediate Reader and Exegetical Guide by John DelHousaye, professor of New Testament. As Dr. DelHousaye recently explained, this book is different from a commentary in that it explains the phenomena of the text of Ephesians in a way that allows readers to work through and understand it on their own.

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About the Book

Engaging EphesiansEngaging Ephesians explains the phenomena of the text of Ephesians in a way that allows readers to work through and understand it on their own. It is divided into fourteen sections, which allows it to correspond perfectly with the length of a semester and be adopted as a course textbook. At the head of each weekly section, significant individuals and key terms are listed and expounded upon in subsequent commentary. In addition, each chapter has a vocabulary list for all words that occur fifty times or less in the Greek New Testament. Also helpful are discussions on matters such as literary structure, rhetoric, semantics, and syntax. This reader-friendly guide allows readers to engage Ephesians in a deep, profound, and faithful manner.

About John DelHousaye

Dr. John DelHousaye is Associate Professor of New Testament. He joined the faculty of Phoenix Seminary in 2001 and predominantly teaches the books and language of the New Testament. Learn more about Dr. DelHousaye on his faculty page.

We Have a Winner!

Congrats to Jeff Canterbury who won last week’s book giveaway! His copy of The Biblical Canon Lists from Early Christianity: Texts and Analysis coauthored by John Meade will be in the mail soon. For those who didn’t win but still want the book, it is available on Amazon.

Round four of our summer Faculty Book Giveaway is over, but we have more giveaways planned. Make sure to follow us on our TwitterInstagram, and Facebook channels so you don’t miss any. Our next giveaway starts July 9.

Win a Copy of The Biblical Canon Lists by John Meade

Next up in our Faculty Book Giveaway is the co-authored book by John Meade, The Biblical Canon Lists from Early Christianity: Texts and Analysis published by Oxford University Press. In this one book are all the earliest lists that show which books early Christians acknowledged as canonical. See the description below and read more about canon lists from an earlier post by Dr. Meade.

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The Biblical Canon Lists from Early Christianity provides an accessible presentation of these early canon lists. With a focus on the first four centuries, the volume supplies the full text of the canon lists in English translation alongside the original text, usually Greek or Latin, occasionally Hebrew or Syriac. Edmon L. Gallagher and John D. Meade orient readers to each list with brief introductions and helpful notes, and they point readers to the most significant scholarly discussions. The book begins with a substantial overview of the history of the biblical canon, and an entire chapter is devoted to the evidence of biblical manuscripts from the first millennium. This authoritative work is an indispensable guide for students and scholars of biblical studies and church history.

Reviews

"The major benefit of this book is that, for each list included, the authors give a brief introduction, and the actual text in the original language and with an English translation, plus copious notes.  In one handy volume, you have pretty much all the key evidence, which makes this volume a unique contribution."

Larry Hurtado, former Professor of New Testament Language, Literature & Theology, University of Edinburgh

"I think the volume is completely worth the reader’s time. ... Fortunately, here, readers find all the essential lists in one location and don’t have to waste a lot of time trying to track them down in various places and volumes.  For that alone our authors are to be thanked."

Jim West, Lecturer in Biblical and Reformation Studies, Ming Hua Theological College / Charles Stuart University

About John Meade

Dr. John Meade joined the Phoenix Seminary Faculty in 2012. He teaches courses in Hebrew Language and Old Testament Literature. He also teaches elective courses on the Septuagint, the Apocrypha, the Canon of Scripture, and Biblical Theology. You can learn more about him at his faculty page.

We Have a Winner!

Congrats to Donnie Haflich who won last week’s book giveaway! His copy of A New Approach to Textual Criticism: An Introduction to the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method coauthored by Peter Gurry will be in the mail soon. For those who didn’t win but still want the book, it is available on Amazon.

Round three of our summer Faculty Book Giveaway is over, but we have more giveaways planned. Make sure to follow us on our TwitterInstagram, and Facebook channels so you don’t miss any. Our next giveaway starts June 25.

 

Win a Copy of A New Approach to Textual Criticism by Peter Gurry

Next up in our Faculty Book Giveaway is a book co-authored by Dr. Peter Gurry, A New Approach to Textual Criticism: An Introduction to the Coherence Based Genealogical Method. This book introduces a new method of New Testament textual criticism that is influencing the text of our Greek New Testament. Read more about it in Dr. Gurry's blog post or watch the video from our Night with the Professors.

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With the publication of the widely used twenty-eighth edition of Nestle-Aland's Novum Testamentum Graece and the fifth edition of the United Bible Society Greek New Testament, a computer-assisted method known as the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method (CBGM) was used for the first time to determine the most valuable witnesses and establish the initial text. This book offers the first full-length, student-friendly introduction to this important new method. After setting out the method's history, separate chapters clarify its key concepts such as genealogical coherence, textual flow diagrams, and the global stemma. Examples from across the New Testament are used to show how the method works in practice. The result is an essential introduction that will be of interest to students, translators, commentators, and anyone else who studies the Greek New Testament.

Reviews

"For anybody who cares about the text of the New Testament, there will be few books published in biblical studies over the next decade that will be more important than this one. Tommy Wasserman and Peter Gurry describe some of the tectonic shifts that are currently occurring in the way that New Testament text critics are reconstructing the earliest recoverable form of the Greek text of the New Testament. With great care and clarity, the authors explain the intricacies of the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method in ways that both scholars and non-specialists can readily understand. For anybody who wishes to know how the text of latest printed scholarly editions of the Greek New Testament has been determined, and why it differs from earlier editions then this is the book to read."

Prof. Paul Foster, Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh

“Writing an introduction to the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method for the uninitiated must be akin to trying to teach the Amish how to drive a Ferrari. CBGM is a complex method that Wasserman and Gurry have simplified with a rather humane writing style, but this does not mean that those who have minimal exposure to this method will jump at the chance to understand it. They should, and Wasserman and Gurry are the right guides to gently bring them into the realm of 21st century NT textual criticism. This book is a welcome addition to the library of anyone (not just the neophyte) who wants to understand this arcane, yet foundational, discipline that has grown in intricacies and subtleties in recent years.”

—Daniel B. Wallace, Executive Director of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

About Peter Gurry

Peter Gurry joined the Phoenix Seminary faculty in 2017. He teaches courses in Greek Language and New Testament literature. His research interests range across Greek grammar, New Testament textual criticism, the General Epistles, and the history of Biblical scholarship. Learn more about Peter at his faculty page.

We Have a Winner!

Congrats to David Reynoso who won last week’s book giveaway! His copy of Cyprian of Carthage: His Life and Impact by Brian Arnold will be in the mail soon. For those who didn’t win but still want the book, it is available on Amazon.

Round two of our summer Faculty Book Giveaway is over, but we have more giveaways planned. Make sure to follow us on our TwitterInstagram, and Facebook channels so you don’t miss any. Our next giveaway starts June 11.

Win a Copy of Cyprian of Carthage by Brian Arnold

The second book in our Faculty Book Giveaway is Cyprian of Carthage: His Life and Impact by our own Brian Arnold. It is a weighty, yet very accessible, biography of an understudied figure from church history. See below for a description of the book and a chance to win it. You can also find video of Dr. Arnold on why Cyprian matters today from our Night with the Professors.

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Cyprian of Carthage’s story is one of incredible perseverance for the sake of the gospel. Living through a time of terrible persecution towards Christians, Cyprian wrestled with questions surrounding the church and contributed greatly to the writings on its importance as the bride of Christ. He dealt first–hand with the effects which persecution has on church bodies and offered many insights which are becoming increasingly relevant in the West today.

Reviews

"Immensely rewarding and full of exquisite detail, this book is a winner in every respect. More, please."

Derek Thomas, Senior Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

"Brian Arnold guides us to a compelling voice from the past at a time when we desperately need wisdom for the present. This is a valuable book for those seeking a formative conversation with the Church Fathers. We would do well to listen."

Megan DeVore, Associate Professor of Church History and Early Christian Studies, Colorado Christian University, Colorado

About Brian Arnold

Dr. Arnold joined the Phoenix Seminary faculty in 2015 and teaches courses in Systematic Theology and Church History. You can learn more about him at his faculty page.