books by IVP Academic

books by IVP Academic

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IVP Academic

The Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation

Grant R. Osborne

IVP Academic, 2006

This book should be a guide book for all Christian
This is the book for pastor, layman, student, college student or any Christian want to know the biblical truth, the often words "bible speak". I have many "how to" books on intepretation but overall to me this is most practical how-to that when I put it in practice; ...

Exploring the New Testament: A Guide to the Letters & Revelation (New Testament)

I. Howard Marshall, Stephen Travis, ...

IVP Academic, 2005

Scholarly, Evangelical, and Readable
Marshall, Travis, and Paul join together to write on of the finest introductory texts on the New Testament I've ever read. They take seriously issues such as the authorship of some of the New Testament letters (Ephesians, Colossians, the Pastorals, and the Petrine ...

Exploring The New Testament, Vol. 1: A Guide to the Gospels and Acts (Exploring the Bible)

David Wenham, Steve Walton

IVP Academic, 2005

Intro to NT Scholarship
This book is an excellent introduction to the world of New Testament scholarship. Having gone to Christian schools my entire life, including college, I have seen "New Testament Survey" type books. I thought there couldn't possibly be any benefit from going through ...

Authentic Human Sexuality: An Integrated Christian Approach

Judith K. Balswick, Jack O. Balswick

IVP Academic, 2008

This was a Good Book
This book is built on research, so Christian or not you will learn and understand the developing sexuality in today's society! This books takes on topics anywhere from Homosexuality to Sexual Abuse and Marital Sexuality. If you are looking for a book just to ...

Integrative Psychotherapy: Toward a Comprehensive Christian Approach

Mark R. McMinn, Clark D. Campbell

IVP Academic, 2007

Fresh new perspective
I was excited to read IP because it contained what I wanted as a therapist. In my opinion, CBT and relational theories are useful but incomplete. IP incorporates these models into a coherant therapy system founded on a holistic Christian view of the person while ...

Jesus Made in America: A Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ

Stephen J. Nichols

IVP Academic, 2008

Jesus according to the Evangelicals
Stephen J. Nichols, Jesus Made in America: A Cultural History from the Puritans to The Passion of the Christ (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2008). In Matthew 16:13-20, Jesus asked his disciples two provocative questions. First, "Who do people say the Son of Man ...

The Historical Reliability of the Gospels

Craig L. Blomberg

IVP Academic, 2008

Scholarly defense of the gospels' historical reliability
Blomberg, an expert in the Synoptics, does a superb job, showing the inadequacies of much liberal gospel scholarship, and making an eminently credible case for the overall historical reliability of the canonical gospels. This is clearly going to be a classic, and ...

Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels

Kenneth E. Bailey

IVP Academic, 2008

An Important New Bible Study Aid
Kenneth Bailey's "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" gives the reader a rich feast of information about Jesus' times and teachings. Drawing on his own background of life in the Middle East, as well as expert knowledge of the literary structures and conventions of ...

The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative

Christopher J. H. Wright

IVP Academic, 2006

He's Got the Picture
I wish that I had had this book in hand many years ago. I've been on a journey of learning and discovery regarding the "metanarrative" of the Scriptures, and having reached a tentative understanding, I buy Christopher Wright's The Mission of God, and find that he has ...

Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series)

IVP Academic, 2008

Another Great Reference Book from IVP!
This is the third volume in the Dictionary of the Old Testament series put out by IVP, and covers Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth and Esther in 148 articles and nearly 1,000 pages. Bible college and Seminary students in ...

Transforming Vision: Shaping a Christian World View

Brian J. Walsh, Richard Middleton

IVP Academic, 1984

Renewing your mind!
This book shaped my young mind as college student some years ago. I am purchasing another copy to read it again. This book gives a clear explanation of what it means to live out a christian life in a culture that is counter to christ's ideals. The book certainly ...

The Nature of the Atonement: Four Views

Thomas R. Schreiner

IVP Academic, 2006

Excellent overview of the topic
I found this to be an excellent comparitive study of different Christian views of Jesus' atonement. The authors are all strong scholars and come from diverse theological backgrounds. I found myself highlighting many sections of the text that helped make sense of ...

The Decline of African American Theology: From Biblical Faith to Cultural Captivity

Thabiti M. Anyabwile

IVP Academic, 2007

High Praise!
In this volume, Anyabwile explores various theological voices of African Americans from several historical periods. The author gives thoughtful consideration to how the African American Slaves, former slaves and contemporary African American writers have understood ...

The IVP Introduction to the Bible

IVP Academic, 2007

Highly recommended as a solid religious studies reference for public and college library shelves.
The IVP Introduction to the Bible is an anthology of essays by learned biblical studies teachers written to help Christian readers of all walks of life better understand both the Old and New Testaments. Offering historical and other background information for each ...

Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Prophets (Exploring the Bible)

J. Gordon McConville

IVP Academic, 2008

The Old Testament of the Bible is a major historical document
The Old Testament of the Bible is a major historical document from an era where not much history has been recorded. "Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Prophets" is not a strictly Christian book looking to spread the gospel, but rather a text looking ...