New Releases for July 2009
Cherished
In this gutsy and intimate book, Rachel Gardner tackles head-on the issues facing teenage girls: self-image, the pull of the in-crowd, puberty, boys, sex, regrets and godly ambition. Credible yet shot through with biblical wisdom, parents and youthworkers can give this book with confidence.
Crossing the Divide
A biblical, yet highly practical, look at the challenges of diversity, particularly ethnic and racial diversity, within the church. The author examines history, forgiveness, repentance and reconciliation, and invites readers to enjoy, embrace and celebrate diversity as God intended.
Ecclesiastes (TOTC)
Scholars have long wrestled with Ecclesiastes' gloomy pessimism and striking omission of any mention of Yahweh. Michael Eaton examines issues related to the book's text, authorship, date and canonicity, assesses its purpose and structure, and provides a passage-by-passage analysis.
Ezekiel (TOTC)
For most Bible readers Ezekiel is almost a closed book. Its structure, however, if not its thought and language, has a basic simplicity. Taylor's commentary offers a portrait of the prophet and places his prophecies within their historical settings.
I'd Like to Believe, but...
What stops people believing in God? It may be anything from hypocrisy among Christians to the seeming irrelevance of it all. A modern bus slogan advises, 'Now just forget it and go and enjoy your life.' But have the objections to believing been truly tested? The authors of this book are among millions who think not.
Jesus and the Gospels
Craig Blomberg's award-winning textbook covers historical background, critical methods, introduction to the Gospels, a survey of the life of Christ, and theological and historical synthesis, and includes numerous figures, maps and bibliographies. This updated edition incorporates new scholarship and debates.
Lies, Lies, Lies!
Distortions, half-baked truths and downright lies about Jesus. Sometimes we just get used to hearing them. But why should we? The Jesus of the Bible deserves to be robustly defended at every level. This book will equip you well.
Our Father
As we see our Father God as described in Jesus' prayer, we find ourselves lifted in wonder to enjoy him. Our cold hearts are warmed and our stifled tongues released to pray. The Lord's Prayer is all about enjoying God.
The Pastoral Epistles (TNTC)
In his letters to Timothy and Titus, Paul is concerned with church order, defending correct doctrine and passing on the faith. Donald Guthrie provides a strong defence of the letters' Pauline authorship, and brings out their deep pastoral wisdom.
The Song of Solomon (TOTC)
This Old Testament love story, with its strange and erotic imagery, has fascinated and perplexed - and embarrassed - its interpreters. Lloyd Carr skilfully explains the book's meaning in a way that can be clearly grasped and applied by Christians today.





