Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes

Understanding the cultural context of a biblical text is one of the key components in properly interpreting a text. Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes (IVP) by Kenneth E. Bailey is a wonderful resource in studying the life of Jesus within the life setting in which He lived. This is a powerful tool to give fresh insights as you preach and teach the life of Jesus.

The Path of Celtic Prayer

Another of our Contributing Editors, Calvin Miller, has written The Path of Celtic Prayer (InterVarsity Press). Miller seeks to offer "some aspects of Celtic spiritual practices as a springboard that might enable your prayer life to reach new heights." Miller includes six principles of prayer that he has found meaningful in his own life. Pastors and church leaders will find encouragement and insight in this book.

Ancient Christian Devotional

One of my favorite commentary series is the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, which draws on the insights of early church leaders to better understand biblical texts.

Did God Write the Bible?

Questions about the Bible are common in our day. A helpful resource in studying about God's Word and responding to such concerns is Did God Write the Bible? (Crossway) by Dan Hayden.

God’s Ambassadors

Any pastor who has been in service for many years knows the public perception of clergy has changed significantly. God's Ambassadros provides an interesting history of American clergy.

Evil and the Justice of God

Why does evil persist in a world created by a good God? And why does the church seem so feeble in counteracting evil? Wright, a New Testament scholar who is Anglican bishop of Durham, U.K., and author of several well-received volumes, including Jesus and the Victory of God, addresses these questions in a readable and compelling plea to renew the church's compassionate mission in these challenging times.

Billy Grahan: His Life and Influence

No Christian leader of the 20th century has made a greater impact on the church around the globe than Billy Graham. In Billy Graham: His Life and Influence (Thomas Nelson), David Aikman offers wonderful insights about Graham's life and ministry.