Faculty Authors Delve into Social Issues

TV: Multiscreen Content and Ephemeral Culture”

By Cory Barker

Barker explores how the television industry failed to take advantage of the social media revolution and is now playing catch-up to disruptors.

“Luke’s Jewish Eschatology: The National Restoration of Israel in Luke-Acts”

By Isaac W. Oliver / de Oliveira

Oliver delivers a key volume that greatly contributes to discourse around New Testament studies, Jewish and early Christianity history.

“Testimonios LGBTIQ+ de Panamá”

By Juan Ríos Vega

Ríos presents the narratives of multiple LGBTIQ+ generations from Panama, including stories of struggles and resilience from individuals who have learned to navigate and survive in a society full of prejudice.

“Ruby visita el Museo Afroantillano de Panamá: Ruby visits the Afro-Caribbean Museum of Panama”

By Juan Ríos Vega and Melva Lowe de Goodin

A wonderful, richly illustrated (by co-author Ríos) book that depicts the titular character’s pride upon learning of her ancestors’ contributions to the history of Panama. B