Biblical Reasoning: Christological and Trinitarian Rules for Exegesis | R. B. Jamieson and Tyler Wittman

Biblical Reasoning: Christological and Trinitarian Rules for Exegesis | R. B. Jamieson and Tyler Wittman

With this work Jamieson and Wittman help answer the question concerning the relationship between exegesis and theology. They demonstrate, through careful exegesis, that the conclusions of systematic theology are not some superstructure forced upon the witness of Scripture, but are in fact the very foundation which provides it’s coherence.

Can a “Biblical” Script Turn Toxic? A Review of Nancy Pearcey’s The Toxic War on Masculinity

Can a “Biblical” Script Turn Toxic? A Review of Nancy Pearcey’s The Toxic War on Masculinity

In The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, best-selling author and apologist Nancy Pearcey traces the American cultural crisis of masculinity to the secularization of Western society since the Industrial Revolution––and offers what she sees as the biblical solution to the problem. Pearcey’s treatment of masculinity weaves together many theological, sociological, exegetical, and historical threads. And while the scope and ambition of the project is impressive, the results are mixed.

The Cross in Context: Reconsidering Biblical Metaphors for Atonement | Brad Vaughn

The Cross in Context: Reconsidering Biblical Metaphors for Atonement | Brad Vaughn

In this work, Jackson W.—a pseudonym—seeks to demonstrate the way metaphors used to articulate atonement theology often conflate the biblical data. After defending the assumption that both the biblical horizon and our own are contextualized, the author performs a detailed analysis of atonement in the OT in its relationship to the purity laws and observes that atonement affects a variety of objects, ranging from people to things like the altar. Key to the argument being advanced, though, is that atonement is not always achieved with the death of an animal but can also be achieved through compensatory gifts (like jewelry in Num 31:48–5). When describing the general purpose for sacrifices, the author summarizes them by saying they “enable people to draw near to God” (p. 66) and achieve this effect “by vindicating God’s honor” (p. 88, italics removed).

Pastoral Theology in the Baptist Tradition | R. Robert Creech

Pastoral Theology in the Baptist Tradition | R. Robert Creech

In Pastoral Theology in the Baptist Tradition, Robert Creech explores the traditional loci of pastoral ministry in Baptist thought and history. From call to ministry to leadership dynamics, Creech carefully assesses how Baptists have understood the role and function of the pastor. Creech argues that Baptist pastoral theology is most concerned about what Scripture says on specific pastoral functions. Thus, the book explores the Baptist approach of “this is that,” grounding pastoral practice in clear biblical precedence. Baptist theologians and pastors will directly benefit from this work, yet concerned with the office of pastor, models of pastoral theology, and considering leadership in ecclesiastical traditions should value Creech and his work in this volume.