Crossway's Summer/Fall 2012 Book Catalog

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Not only do we have an exciting lineup of books this season, written by respected leaders and authors including Kevin DeYoung, Paul Tripp, and Hayley DiMarco, but we have also reformatted our catalog. Now you will find key features bulleted out in the distinctives section for easy reference as well as information on related series. The backlist has also been reorganized by category so that you can easily identify seasoned titles worth stocking in areas such as marriage/parenting and children’s books.

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CONTENTS NEW BOOKS TIMELESS CORE TITLES

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AUTHOR INDEX

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IN SOUTH AFRICA: Christian Art, Vereeniging IN THE U.K.: Trust Media Distribution, Carlisle; Inter-Varsity Press, Nottingham

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NEW THIS JUNE

JUSTIN BUZZARD

Date Your Wife Most men don’t know how to date their wives. They did it before, but they’ve forgotten how, or they’re trying but it just doesn’t seem to be working. Justin Buzzard helps men re-learn this all-important (and often forgotten) skill from a position of security in the gospel. As a church planter, pastor, father of three boys, and husband to a very happy wife, Justin offers guys a helping hand and wise counsel. All types of marriages—good ones, mediocre ones, and bad ones—will experience a jumpstart as a result of hearing, believing, and living the message of Date Your Wife.

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100 practical ideas for how to date your wife Action steps at the end of each chapter Short and to the point—ideal for the targeted demographic Engaging, fresh, punchy, and fun Afterword from Justin’s wife, Taylor, coaching women on how to respond to men who begin living out the message of Date Your Wife

JUSTIN BUZZARD is founder and lead pastor of Garden City Church, a new church plant in Silicon Valley. Buzzard has been dating his wife for nine years and is the father of three young sons. He speaks widely, writes at JustinBuzzard.net, earned an MDiv at Fuller Theological Seminary, and is the author of Consider Jesus.

Date Your Wife 5 x 7, Trade Paperback, 160 pages 978-1-4335-3135-4, $10.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Love & Marriage (REL012050) Available June 30, 2012

AU DI E N C E : Men who are married, engaged, or seriously dating E N DO R S E ME N TS : “ Finally, here is a book that will not make men feel guilty.”

R E L AT E D B O O K S :

GARY CHAPMAN, New York Times best-selling author, The Five Love Languages

“ Date Your Wife gives you biblical advice and practical tips that will transform your marriage.”

JIM DALY, President, Focus on the Family Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God 978-1-58134-624-4 $12.99

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JARED C. WILSON

Gospel Deeps Reveling in the Excellencies of Jesus In his fifteen years as pastor, Jared Wilson has become known in contemporary evangelicalism for his passionate, gospel-centered writing and teaching. Following Wilson’s well-received publication of Gospel Wakefulness, he writes Gospel Deeps as a “next step” to establishing the need for astonishment, which begins by looking at the astonishing things God has done in and through Christ. Wilson holds up the gospel like a diamond and examines it facet by facet, demonstrating the riches of its implications. This book serves as a valuable contribution to the emerging canon of gospel-centered literature, in the spirit of John Piper’s Pleasures of God and Tim Keller’s emphasis on a “robust gospel,” and continues in the glory-reveling legacy left by Jonathan Edwards and John Owen. The distinctiveness of Gospel Deeps is found in Wilson’s winsome and frequently ecstatic writing voice, as well as his unique approach to showcasing the gospel’s beauty.

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Gospel Deeps 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 208 pages 978-1-4335-2640-4, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / General

• Helps readers to see the pertinence and profundity of the gospel • Foreword written by popular pastor and author Matt Chandler • Author is a well-connected and well-resourced personality, having worked with some of the most popular and recognized pastors, authors, and bloggers • Exposure in significant social media outlets as well as in key markets such as the Acts 29 network, The Gospel Coalition, Together for the Gospel, and Desiring God • Author’s blog frequently ranks on blogosphere “best site” lists, and Wilson will be doing radio interviews for added publicity

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JARED C. WILSON is the pastor of Middletown Springs Community Church in Middletown Springs, Vermont. He is an award-winning author whose articles and short stories have appeared in a number of periodicals, and has written the popular books Your Jesus Is Too Safe and Gospel

AU DI ENCE: Christians who desire to enjoy more of the gospel’s beauty and benefits

Wakefulness, as well as the curriculums Abide and Seven Deadly Sins.

E NDORSEMEN TS FOR JA R ED W I L SON : “ Wilson writes with power. That is, he is both reasonable and compelling. His writing offers me reasons why I should care, why I should agree with him, and then he shows me what difference it makes.”

A N OT H E R B O O K BY JA R E D C . W I L S O N :

RAY ORTLUND JR., Lead Pastor, Immanuel

Presbyterian Church, Nashville, Tennessee

“ Jared brings together the passion of John Piper, the historical sensibilities of N. T. Wright, and the humor of Mark Driscoll.”

TREVIN WAX, author, Holy Subversion

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NEW THIS AUGUST

KEVIN DEYOUNG

The Hole in Our Holiness Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness The “hole in our holiness” is that evangelicals don’t take gospel-driven holiness very seriously. There is an enthusiasm gap between the gospel and the pursuit of holiness, and no one seems to mind. Looking to right the balances, Kevin DeYoung presents a popular-level treatment of sanctification and union with Christ, helping readers to see what matters most—being like Jesus. He shows how one can be like Christ in being joined to Christ. The market is ready for DeYoung’s timely book, ready to avoid legalism and ambivalence, and ready for someone to articulate the inextricable relationship between grace and holiness.

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• Written by a successful author with a proven sales record, speaking circuit, and blog following—who is also recognized as one of the most influential evangelical pastors of our day • Plenary speaker at Together for the Gospel and the Desiring God National Conference • Employs DeYoung’s characteristic clear, deep, and engaging writing style • Supported by an integrated marketing plan across multiple channels and promoted by numerous ministries and conferences • Connects and explains the concepts of union with Christ and personal holiness on a popular level • Includes study questions for each chapter The Hole in Our Holiness KEVIN DEYOUNG (MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan. He is the author of several popular books, including Just Do Something and What Is the Mission of the Church?

5.25 x 8, Printed Caseside, 192 pages 978-1-4335-3334-1, $16.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / General (REL012000)

Available August 31, 2012

AU DI E N C E : Christians pursuing personal holiness; fans of Kevin DeYoung

R E L AT E D B O O K S :

What Is the Mission of the Church?

978-1-4335-2690-9 $15.99

Don’t Call It a Comeback 978-1-4335-2169-0 $16.99

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HAYLEY DIMARCO

The Fruitful Wife Cultivating a Love Only God Can Produce Marriage is God’s tool of sanctification and that ought to bring women hope when things get hard with their spouses. Yet very few women have the idea of spiritual growth at the front of their minds when conflict arises. In The Fruitful Wife Hayley DiMarco applies the fruit of the Spirit to wives, taking a look at how each fruit impacts a woman’s dayto-day life and manifests itself (or hides itself) as she attempts to love others the way God loves her. DiMarco is readily transparent about her own failures, sharing with readers her fights for control, authority, and respect. Ultimately, DiMarco teaches how even the rockiest of marriages can become fruitful and generate the fruit God intends to produce.

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• Fills a gap in marriage books targeted toward younger women and covers the neglected subject of the fruit of the Spirit • Packaged and designed to capture the imagination of readers • Written in a compassionate voice, relating with the struggles of life, marriage, and holiness • Author has extensive experience in the publishing industry and will be effective in self-promotion of this title

HAYLEY DIMARCO is the best-selling author of over 30 books, including God Girl, Mean Girls, and Die Young. She and her husband, Michael, run Hungry Planet, a company focused on producing books that combine hard-hitting biblical truth with cutting-edge design in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Fruitful Wife 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 224 pages 978-1-4335-3070-8, $14.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Women’s Issues (REL012130)

Available September 30, 2012

AU DI ENCE: Married women; single women who hope to marry; women’s ministry and lay leaders; pastors looking for premarital counseling resources R E L AT E D B O O K S :

Feminine Appeal 978-1-4335-3414-0 $14.99 PAGE 66

Becoming a Woman of Wisdom 978-1-58134-249-9 $12.99

A Woman’s Wisdom 978-1-4335-2827-9 $14.99 PAGE 54

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TIMOTHY Z. WITMER

The Shepherd Leader at Home Knowing, Leading, Protecting, and Providing for Your Family Many of the problems in the church can be traced to problems in the families—families that are like sheep without a shepherd. Having first published a successful book on church leadership, The Shepherd Leader (P&R, 2010), Witmer has written a sequel to impact families, The Shepherd Leader at Home. He applies a biblical framework to the husband and father’s leadership in the home, introducing four categories of shepherding: knowing, leading, feeding, and protecting. Witmer also communicates in a down-to-earth, relatable tone that helps readers to engage and learn. Targeting men who want to shepherd their families well, Witmer offers biblical counsel and practical direction that is sure to resonate and make a difference in families today.

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• Helps men know, lead, protect, and provide for their families • Includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter • Author speaks regularly at conferences and churches nationwide

TIMOTHY Z. WITMER (DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary) is professor of practical theology and coordinator of the practical theology department at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has served as senior minister of Crossroads Community Church since 1986 and is the author of The Shepherd Leader: Achieving Effective Shepherding in Your Church.

The Shepherd Leader at Home 5.25 x 8, Trade Paperback, 176 pages 978-1-4335-3007-4, $12.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Family (REL012030)

Available September 30, 2012

AU DI E N C E : Christian dads; men’s groups; pastors looking for resources for dads; family ministries

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NEW FROM RE:LIT

PROVOCATIVE AND RELEVANT, THE RE:LIT LINE OF BOOKS GAINS MOMENTUM IN THE MARKETPLACE Re:Lit is a line of books produced in cooperation with The Resurgence, an organization committed to training church leaders. These books sell remarkably well to men, ages 19–37, and have generated quite a buzz in the evangelical world.

Re:Lit garners a uniquely high level of brand loyalty, and a growing number of fans are promoting Re:Lit across the blogosphere and social media world. Additionally, the Re:Lit line has successfully launched even first-time authors onto the radar of book buyers worldwide.

Check out some of our newest RE:LIT titles on the following pages

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NEW THIS SEPTEMBER

TIM CHESTER AND STEVE TIMMIS

Everyday Church Gospel Communities on Mission Christians are increasingly aware that we live in a post-Christian culture.

We recognize the need to adapt but are unsure of the way forward.

This book offers practical ideas for engaging with secularized society and does so in a way that is enfranchising, helping churches rely on their members instead of on one leader with a dynamic personality or specialized skills. Chester and Timmis contend that the solution is an “everyday church” doing everyday mission with no signage except our lives.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Written by successful authors and pastors who have extensive experience in the United Kingdom’s post-Christian culture • Featured in ads to pastors and marketed through the Resurgence blog and events • Filled with practical ideas and engaging anecdotes that readers will love • Offers timely insights for Christians who want to connect with the unchurched culture

TIM CHESTER (PhD, University of Wales) is pastor of the Crowded House in Sheffield, UK, and director of the Porterbrook Institute, which provides integrated theological and missional training for church leaders. Chester also coauthored Total Church and has written more than a dozen books.

STEVE TIMMIS is cofounder of the Crowded House, a church-planting initiative in Sheffield, UK, and codirector of the Porterbrook Network, which trains and mentors church planters. He is also director of Acts 29 in Western Europe and the coauthor of Total Church.

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Everyday Church 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 192 pages 978-1-4335-3222-1, $14.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Missions (REL045000)

Available September 30, 2012

AU DI E N C E : Pastors and small group leaders; readers of the missional and practical theology of the church E N DO R S E ME N TS : “ Chester and Timmis help us to engage the growing chasm between the church and world with faithfulness to the gospel.”

MATT CHANDLER, Lead Pastor, The Village

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Church, Dallas, Texas

“ In this helpful follow up to Total Church, the practical everyday aspects of being a church in community on mission are clearly explained. This is a great book.”

MARK DRISCOLL , Pastor, Mars Hill Church,

Seattle, Washington

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NEW THIS SEPTEMBER

DAVE KRAFT

Mistakes Leaders Make Following his first book on leadership, Leaders Who Last, Dave Kraft consulted with colleagues, readers, and fellow leaders to generate a list of the top ten fatal mistakes leaders make—fatal in that they can be the end of ministry effectiveness, relationships, and God’s blessing. Drawing on his extensive experience in helping leaders avoid these errors, Kraft methodically addresses each mistake by looking at the problem, the principle, and the practice of a solution. He uses the narrative device of a fictitious church leadership team to illustrate his points in an engaging manner and offers us a professional book, for male and female leaders, written at a trade level.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Helps leaders recognize commonly unaddressed (and often fatal) mistakes so that they can avoid them and have ministries and relationships that last • Featured in ads to leaders and marketed through the Resurgence blog and events • Filled with practical ideas and engaging anecdotes that readers will love • Includes questions for personal reflection and group discussion • Foreword by Mark Driscoll

DAVE KRAFT served with the Navigators for thirty-eight years before joining Mars Hill Church in Seattle. He currently serves as a pastor at Mars Hill Church, Orange County. His first book, Leaders Who Last, was published in 2010. He and his wife, Susan, have been married for forty years and have four adult children and four grandchildren.

Mistakes Leaders Make 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 128 pages 978-1-4335-3249-8, $14.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Leadership (REL071000) Available September 30, 2012

AUDIENCE: Pastors and church leaders ENDORSEMENT FOR LEADERS WHO LAST: “ Drawing from three decades in ministry and coaching ministry leaders, my friend and fellow Mars Hill pastor Dave Kraft has combined his best insights into this book.”

R E L AT E D B O O K S :

MARK DRISCOLL , Pastor, Mars Hill Church,

Seattle, Washington

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Leaders Who Last 978-1-4335-1318-3 $14.99

On Church Leadership 978-1-4335-0137-1 $9.99

The Leadership Dynamic 978-1-58134-943-6 $12.99

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PAUL DAVID TRIPP

Dangerous Calling Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry After traveling the world for many years and speaking at hundreds of churches of all kinds, Paul David Tripp is concerned about the state of pastoral culture. He is concerned not only about the spiritual life of the pastor, but with the very people who train him, call him, relate to him, and restore him if necessary. Dangerous Calling reveals the truth that the culture surrounding our pastors is spiritually unhealthy—an environment that actively undermines the well-being and efficacy of our church leaders and thus the entire church body. Here is a book that both diagnoses and offers cures for issues that impact every member and church leader and gives solid strategies for fighting the war that rages not only in the momentous moments of ministry but also in the mundane day-by-day life of every pastor.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Distinguished from other books on pastoral issues in that it not only looks at the struggle of the pastor but also actively exhorts the culture that trains and supports him • Appeals to anyone who is serious about being part of a healthy church • Highlights a series of temptations that are unique to or intensified by pastoral ministry and gives practical help in dealing with each • Author is well-connected with pastoral, denominational, and counseling networks and founded the Center for Pastoral Life and Care Dangerous Calling PAUL DAVID TRIPP is the president of Paul Tripp Ministries, professor of pastoral life and care at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas, and executive director of the Center for Pastoral Life and Care. Tripp has written over a dozen books that are distributed internationally, including Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands and War of Words. He and his wife, Luella, have four grown children.

5.5 x 8.5, Hardcover w/Jacket, 224 pages 978-1-4335-3582-6, $22.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources (REL074000) Available October 31, 2012

AU DI E N C E : Pastors; seminary students; church leaders/officers; thoughtful Christians who love the church

OT H E R B O O K S BY PAU L DAV I D T R I P P :

What Did You Expect?

978-1-4335-3078-4 $17.99 PAGE 68

A Shelter in the Time of Storm 978-1-4335-0598-0 $12.99

Whiter Than Snow 978-1-4335-0230-9 $12.99 PAGE 54

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JOHN PIPER; PAINTINGS BY GLENN HARRINGTON

Esther John Piper has written another poetic masterpiece, retelling the story of Esther with creative historical backstory and dramatic dialogue. This two-part poem begins with Moredcai talking with his teenage cousin Hadassah (Esther), whom he is raising. He explains how her grandfather had a prophetic dream about freedom in the land of Susa, and how his aunt and uncle (Esther’s parents) began the journey. Esther’s mother, he explains, died in childbirth, and her father died only two years later.

Part two fast-forwards to Esther looking back and explaining how she became queen to her son, and what God’s providential purposes were in saving the Jews. This moving story is complete with illustrations by artist Glenn Harrington, and will inspire faith in God through fictional poetry about the non­fictional story of Esther.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Includes approximately 20 emotive paintings that correspond with the story • Written in iambic tetrameter with rhyming couplets and is meant to be read aloud • Author has published four other books of poetry that have been well-received • Offers a “Note to the Reader” that helps orient the reader to the backstory and overall framework of the book

Esther

JOHN PIPER (DTheol, University of Munich) is pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. Piper is the author of more than 30 books including Desiring God, Don’t Waste Your Life, This Momentary Marriage, and Spectacular Sins.

6 x 9, Hardcover w/Jacket, 64 pages 978-1-4335-3418-8, $21.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christianity / Literature & the Arts (REL013000) Available September 30, 2012

GLENN HARRINGTON is an internationally recognized painter whose art has been featured on the cover of over 600 books. His paintings have also been a focal point in many publications, including The New York Times,

AU DI ENCE: Piper readers; pastors, leaders, laypersons, and students

American Arts Quarterly, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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The Misery of Job and the Mercy of God 978-1-58134-399-1 $16.99

The Prodigal’s Sister 978-1-58134-529-2 $15.99 PAGE 63

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STARR MEADE, ILLUSTRATED BY TIM O’CONNOR

Wondrous Works of God A Family Bible Story Book Starr Meade’s first Bible story book, Mighty Acts of God, quickly established itself as a family favorite in thousands of homes, as she showed that God is the main character in every story. And now the reviews show that readers are ready for more! Wondrous Works of God follows suit with the dynamic retelling of biblical stories, bringing lessons about God’s character to the forefront. Among the stories in this second volume are the creation of Eve, a wife for Isaac, Baby Moses, Gabriel’s appearance to Mary, and Paul’s shipwreck, to name a few. Each account in Wondrous Works of God is retold in lively, modern-day language and is followed by an application section with several discussion-sparking questions and prayer points. Moving chronologically through both the Old and New Testaments, parents and children will see clearly the faithfulness, holiness, and love of God. DISTINCTIVES:

• Contains nearly 100 significant Bible stories and corresponding lessons about God’s character • Benefits from the ongoing marketing and buzz generated from volume 1, Mighty Acts of God • Includes helpful discussion questions after each story to guide parents in sharing with their children

STARR MEADE served as director of children’s ministries for ten years at her local church and taught Latin and Bible for eight years in a Christian school. She is a graduate of Arizona College of the Bible and has authored a number of books, including Training Hearts, Teaching Minds.

Wondrous Works of God 6.75 x 8.55, Printed Caseside, 288 pages 978-1-4335-3158-3, $24.99 BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religion / Biblical Stories (JNF049040) Available September 30, 2012

AU DI E N C E : Families with elementary-aged children

TIM O’CONNOR began his career in 1975 as a freelance animator and character designer. In addition to painting watercolors of American scenes, O’Connor has illustrated various Christian children’s books, including My Bedtime

Anytime Storybook and My Pajama Bible.

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NOW AVAILABLE

NANCY GUTHRIE

The Promised One (10-pack) Seeing Jesus in Genesis With contagious passion and theological acuity, Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie shows how the book of Genesis points to the person and work of Christ. Throughout ten weeks of guided personal study, relevant teaching, and thoughtful discussion questions, The Promised One helps participants gain a fresh perspective on the book of Genesis, a broader understanding of Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture, and much more.

First in the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series, The Promised One is now available as a pack of ten and is specially discounted for Bible study groups.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Specially priced for Bible study groups who want to learn to read and understand the Old Testament • Provides sound, Reformed, gospel-saturated Bible study resources that are contemporary, personal, and penetrating • Includes weekly assignments, a discussion guide, and a download of the leader’s guide; a supplemental DVD of Guthrie’s teaching is also available for purchase

The Promised One (10-pack) 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 288 pages 978-1-4335-3354-9, $103.94 BISAC: RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Bible Study Guides (REL006700) Now Available

AU DI ENCE: Bible studies or small groups who want to study the Old Testament and see how it relates to the gospel E NDORSEMEN TS:

PA R T O F T H E :

S E E I N G J E S U S I N T H E O L D T E S TA M E N T S E R I E S

Individuals and Bible study groups who want to learn to read and understand the Old Testament for what it reveals about the person and work of Christ will love this series from seasoned Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie.

“ Guthrie does an amazing job of helping us to fit the pieces of the biblical puzzle together, with Christ at the center.”

MICHAEL S. HORTON, J. Gresham Machen

Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California

“ This important series by Nancy Guthrie spotlights how Jesus can be seen throughout the Old Testament. I recommend the entire series to you.”

ALISTAIR BEGG, Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

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NANCY GUTHRIE

The Lamb of God Seeing Jesus in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy Accomplished author and speaker Nancy Guthrie wants to help people understand the bigger picture of the Bible and learn to work their way through Scripture, listening for what it has to teach as opposed to skipping around the Bible in a topical study. To that end, Guthrie identifies the overarching theme of the work of Christ in the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament. Here she finds Jesus’s work in the person of Moses as a great deliverer and in the stories of the Israelite’s exodus from slavery, wandering on the way to the Promised Land, and keeping of the sacrifices, feasts, festivals, and washings. The third volume in the popular Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series completes Guthrie’s coverage of the Pentateuch in this ten-week Bible study of how to see the person and work of Jesus in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

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• Useful for individuals and Bible study groups who want to learn to read and understand the Old Testament • Action steps at the end of each chapter • Provides sound, Reformed, gospel-saturated Bible study resources that are contemporary, personal, and penetrating • Author teaches and speaks regularly to a wide network of Christian women • Includes weekly assignments and a discussion guide; a supplemental DVD of Guthrie’s teaching will also be available for purchase

NANCY GUTHRIE teaches at conferences worldwide, and is currently pursuing graduate studies at Covenant Theological Seminary. She and her husband, David, are the co-hosts of the GriefShare video series used in over 6,000 churches around the country and host Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child. She is the author of numerous books and also the editor of a series of anthologies.

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AU DI E N C E : Small groups looking for gospel-centered studies on the Old Testament; individuals wanting to better understand Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy

THIS SERIES ALSO OFFERS:

Companion DVD of Nancy teaching through each chapter

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PHIL RYKEN

Grace Transforming This book began as a series of chapel messages given at Wheaton College during Phil Ryken’s first year as president. Because of the performance-oriented nature of college students, Ryken vowed to speak as often as he could about the grace of God, helping them to see that they are not defined by who they are and what they do, but rather by who Jesus is and what he has done for them in his death and resurrection.

As such, Ryken’s message is foundational in a much broader sense; that is, it clearly and powerfully addresses the transforming power of grace that is essential for every Christian. Reading through Ryken’s addresses, one can clearly see his experience as an expositor, as a preacher, and as a shepherd. The messages in this volume are masterful and built on Scripture, edifying and applicable for all Christians who want to grow in their understanding of grace.

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• Short and insightful; can be read as a devotional • Helpful for those who struggle with being performance-oriented and offers a deepened understanding of grace • Marketed through the network of Christian colleges • Author has written numerous books and is an experienced and wellrespected communicator

Grace Transforming

PHIL RYKEN (PhD, University of Oxford) is the 8th president of Wheaton College and, prior to that, served as senior minister at Philadelphia’s historic Tenth Presbyterian Church. He has written several books for Crossway, and has lectured and taught at universities and seminaries worldwide. Dr. Ryken and his wife, Lisa, have five children.

5 x 7, Trade Paperback, 128 pages 978-1-4335-3400-3, $12.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / General (REL012000)

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AU DI ENCE: Christians looking to experience more of the transforming nature of God’s grace E NDORSEMEN TS FOR P HI L RYKEN : “ Ryken hides his deep scholarship behind readable prose, and he combines that with pastoral experience and insight.”

TIM KELLER, New York Times best-selling author,

The Reason for God

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JAMES MACDONALD, Senior Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel, Chicagoland area

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PENELOPE WILCOCK

Remember Me Remember Me is the third of a trilogy of books focusing on the character of William de Bulmer, his conversion of life and heart, and the flowering of his ability to love. After the brothers of St. Alcuin take William into the abbey (in The Hardest Thing to Do), he falls in love with Abbot John’s sister (in The Hour Before Dawn) and now has accidentally lost all of the abbey’s money (Remember Me). Seasoned author Penelope Wilcock unlocks the story of one man’s struggles, mistakes, and heart’s longings, and traces the possibility of what it means to get things wrong and begin again. As with each novel in this series, the reader is encouraged to explore a universal aspect of the Christian faith—in this case, the cost of allowing God to do what is necessary to make one whole.

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• Rich with poetic prose and based on solid historical research of monastic life • Author blogs regularly and has an enthusastic following for her first trilogy • Benefits from the ongoing interest in and marketing of The Hawk and the Dove series

PA R T O F:

T H E H AW K A N D T H E D OV E S E R I E S First released as an acclaimed trilogy, The Hawk and the

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Dove series now boasts a six-book set of captivating tales (after recently adding 3 additional books to the line-up), reflecting the timeless human drama of people learning to love and to receive God’s grace.

AU D I E N C E : Men and women fiction readers; readers of The Hawk and the Dove Trilogy AU TH O R : PENELOPE WILCOCK is the author of over a dozen books of fiction and poetry, including The Hawk and the Dove series. She lives a quiet life on the southeast coast of England with her husband and is the mother of five children.

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MICHAEL S. BEATES

Disability and the Gospel How God Uses Our Brokenness to Display His Grace Michael Beates’s concern with disability issues began nearly 30 years ago when his eldest child was born with multiple profound disabilities. Now, as more families like his are affected by a growing number of disorders and difficulties ranging from autism to food allergies, the need for programs and paradigm shifts is greater than ever. Beates thus seeks to motivate churches to pursue ministry to children and adults with developmental disabilities. He works through key Bible passages on brokenness and disability to develop helpful principles for believers and churches, teaching them first to embrace their own brokenness and then to embrace those who are more physically and visibly broken.

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• Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada • Answers hard questions; offers recommendations to pastors, leaders, and laymen; and closes with the hope of the gospel • Author has extensive personal and professional experience with disabilities • Unique from other books on disability as very few intentionally and carefully address why people should care about the subject and give the motivations to lend a hand • Multiple seminaries and colleges have already committed to use this book in their classrooms, and Joni and Friends will be marketing it as well Disability and the Gospel 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 192 pages 978-1-4335-3045-6, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General

MICHAEL S. BEATES (DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary) is the husband of Mary and father of seven children, one of whom lives with profound disabilities and two others who face significant challenges. Beates served on the International Board of Directors at Joni and Friends for 10 years and has been involved in Christian ministry for 30 years. He has written more than 50 articles for publications such as Tabletalk magazine and the Orlando Sentinel

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and has contributed chapters to several books focusing on disabilities and hope.

E NDORSEMEN TS: “ I wish I could adequately express how happy I am about his new book. This is an excellent resource that gives solid answers to tough questions and more.”

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ROBERT D. JONES

Pursuing Peace A Christian Guide to Handling Our Conflicts Conflict, as most people will admit, is a massive and chronic problem for humanity. This book presents a practical, grace-based plan to help people handle conflict, using a simple three-step model with a fourword memory hook: Step 1—Please God; Step 2—Repent; and Step 3— Love. In other words, focus on God, then yourself (and your part in the conflict), and then the other person. Packed with wisdom and practical techniques, this manageable book on reconciliation for all believers addresses all kinds of conflicted relationships so that peace might be established.

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• More concise and reader-friendly than the few other books on conflict in the market • Offers a simple, three-step model for solving conflict • Includes self guided assignments, techniques, and diagrams • Written by a professor and counselor who is an expert in conflict management and is affiliated with CCEF, NANC, and Peacemakers

ROBERT D. JONES (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) serves as a biblical counseling professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a certified biblical counselor, a Christian conciliator, an adjunct instructor, and a church reconciliation trainer with Peacemaker Ministries. Jones is the author of Uprooting Anger and has written numerous ministry booklets and articles.

Pursuing Peace 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 192 pages 978-1-4335-3013-5, $14.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Relationships (REL012100)

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JOHN PIPER AND DAVID MATHIS, EDITORS

Finish the Mission Bringing the Gospel to the Unreached and Unengaged As in previous years, Desiring God has put together a book based on the six sessions of their annual national conference. The 2011 event boasted an impressive line-up of speakers whose messages are now featured in this volume: David Platt, New York Times best-selling author of Radical; Louie Giglio, founder and leader of Passion conferences; Michael Ramsden, one of the foremost apologists of our day who works alongside Ravi Zacharias and speaks at events worldwide; Michael Oh, president and founder of CBI Japan and All Nations Fellowship; Ed Stetzer, church planter, professor, and vice president of Lifeway Christian Resources; and John Piper, pastor, teacher, author, and founder of Desiring God ministries. The book will compel Christians to cross cultural and linguistic barriers to reach the lost with the gospel.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Contributions from highly influential authors and leaders including David Platt, John Piper, Louie Giglio, and Ed Stetzer gives the book wide and strong appeal • Includes an introduction, interviews, and a panel discussion • Centered on the current topic of being missional and reaching the unreached • Heavily marketed by Desiring God Ministries and anticipated by the conference attendees and John Piper fans

JOHN PIPER (DTheol, University of Munich) is pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. Piper is the author of more than 30 books including Desiring God, Don’t Waste Your Life, This Momentary Marriage, and Spectacular Sins.

Finish the Mission 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 192 pages 978-1-4335-3483-6, $16.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Missions (REL045000)

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DAVID MATHIS (MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando) is an elder at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis and executive pastoral assistant to John Piper. He is married to Megan, and they have twin sons, Carson and Cole.

AU DI ENCE: Piper fans; pastors, lay leaders, and thoughtful readers interested in missions

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VERN SHERIDAN POYTHRESS

Inerrancy and the Gospels A God-Centered Approach to the Challenges of Harmonization Kenton Sparks and Peter Enns have reignited a debate about inerrancy that is currently demanding the attention of biblical scholars, students, and even lay people. Armed with six degrees, professor Vern Poythress contributes a worthy case for inerrancy in the gospels and helps readers understand basic principles for harmonization. As a top-ranked New Testament scholar, Poythress also tackles some of the most difficult exegetical problems, showing the way forward on passages that have perplexed many—such as the centurion’s servant, the cursing of the fig tree, and more. All those who affirm the authority and inerrancy of Scripture will find in this volume great encouragement and insight as Poythress has provided an arresting case to stem the tide of skepticism.

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• Helps readers to grow in their ability to deal with difficulties in the Gospels by outlining biblically based attitudes and principles for harmonization • Featured in ads to professors and pastors • Compelling case on a hot-button subject in the academy today • Unique in its focus and intensity in discussing difficulties in the Gospels, not simply for the sake of solving individual difficulties, but to show how one goes about it Inerrancy and the Gospels VERN SHERIDAN POYTHRESS is professor of New Testament interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has six earned degrees, including a PhD from Harvard University and a ThD from the University of Stellenbosch. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of biblical interpretation.

6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 192 pages 978-1-4335-2860-6, $17.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / Apologetics (REL067030) Available October 31, 2012

AU DI E N C E : College and seminary students; pastors; thoughtful readers interested in inerrancy, harmonization, and apologetics; thoughtful laypeople troubled by apparent Bible inconsistencies

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CHRISTOPHER W. MORGAN AND ROBERT A. PETERSON, EDITORS

The Kingdom of God The kingdom of God is a large biblical category indeed. Accordingly, a comprehensive understanding of the kingdom illuminates many aspects of theology. With this in mind, Robert Peterson, Christopher Morgan, Bruce Waltke, Robert Yarbrough, Gerald Bray, Clinton Arnold, Gregg Allison, Stephen Nichols, and Anthony Bradley have collaborated to articulate a full view of the kingdom of God across multiple disciplines.

One of the most important books on the kingdom since G. E. Ladd, this volume offers a robust theology and is corroborated by the very series in which it stands. Fourth in the noted Theology in Community series, The Kingdom of God establishes the significance of the kingdom across the Old and New Testaments, in eschatological literature, in church history, and in culture today.

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• Differs from other works on the kingdom in its biblical, theological, and pastoral focus, as well as the unique approach to articulating theology in community • Addresses how the kingdom of God relates to miracles, Satan, and demons • Combines first-rate evangelical scholarship with rich application • Benefits from the promotion of the entire series

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Each volume is created by a community of scholars to

Pastors, college seniors, seminary students, and educated laypersons

explore key theological themes and apply them to contem-

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CHRISTOPHER W. MORGAN (PhD, MidAmerica Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of theology and dean of the School of Christian Ministries at California Baptist University.

porary concerns, approaching topics from the vantage points and practical theology.

ROBERT A. PETERSON (PhD, Drew University) is professor of systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.

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CARL R. TRUEMAN

The Creedal Imperative Recent years have seen a number of high profile scholars converting to Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy due to a trend in the laity expressing an eclectic hunger for tradition. The status and role of confessions stands at the center of the debate within evangelicalism today as many resonate with the call to return to Christianity’s ancient roots.

Carl Trueman offers an analysis of why creeds and confessions are necessary, how they have developed over time, and how they can function in the church of today and tomorrow. He writes primarily for evangelicals who are not particularly confessional in their thinking yet who belong to confessional churches—Baptists, independents, etc.—so that they will see more clearly the usefulness of the church’s tradition.

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Helps readers understand the importance and purpose of creeds Featured in ads to professors and pastors Appeals to those who are attracted to liturgical churches and tradition Author has garnered substantial interest and respect, not only for his numerous publications, but also for his role at Westminster Theological Seminary, and stands to appeal to the wider evangelical market

CARL R. TRUEMAN (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of historical theology and church history and vice president for academic affairs at Westminster Theological Seminary. He was editor of Themelios for nine years, has written more than a dozen books, and has contributed to multiple publications, including the Dictionary of Historical Theology and The Cambridge Companion to Reformation Theology.

The Creedal Imperative 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 176 pages 978-1-4335-2190-4, $16.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / Worship & Liturgy (REL055020) Available September 30, 2012

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R. KENT HUGHES AND BRYAN CHAPELL

1 and 2 Timothy and Titus To Guard the Deposit There are substantial reasons to be energized about studying the pastoral letters of Paul. Between them they teach the proper ordering of the church (1 Timothy), present a developed challenge to all Christians (2 Timothy), and suggest God’s priorities for mature ministry (Titus).

Experienced pastors R. Kent Hughes and Bryan Chapell have done their homework—methodically exegeting Paul’s letters, mining the significance of his words in their context, and applying sound hermeneutical principles in interpreting the texts so that we understand what Paul was really saying. Teaching on important matters for the local church, Hughes and Chapell offer a timely word to the many Christians who are interested in studying the Bible. 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus is now being printed with a fresh look and is written by pastors for pastors, as well as for all who teach or study God’s Word.

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Skilled exposition from seasoned pastors Part of the popular Preaching the Word series Featured in ads to pastors and professors Newly redesigned with a fresh, modern look

1 and 2 Timothy and Titus 6 x 9, Hardcover w/Jacket, 418 pages 978-1-4335-3053-1, $29.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / New Testament (REL006070) Available July 31, 2012

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Noted for its steadfast commitment to biblical authority, clear

Preachers and teachers; serious Bible readers

exposition of Scripture, and readability, this series is widely

AU T HORS: R. KENT HUGHES (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, where he served as pastor for 27 years.

accessible for both new and seasoned pastors, as well as men and women hungering to read the Bible in a fresh way.

BRYAN CHAPELL (PhD, Southern Illinois University) is president and professor of practical theology at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, where he has served in various capacities since 1984.

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JAMES ROMAINE, EDITOR

Art as Spiritual Perception Essays in Honor of E. John Walford This festschrift is being published in honor of John Walford, a distinguished professor at Wheaton College, and makes a critical contribution to the field of art history. A reader covering everything from sixth-century icons to contemporary art, this compilation investigates art history from a Christian perspective. Essays have been written by art experts around the country—from Fuller Seminary to the Smithsonian—and the foreword is penned by Hans Rookmaaker’s daughter, Marleen. This book further develops an approach to art historical writing infused by Christian vision, such as has been demonstrated in the work of Rookmaaker and Walford, and reflects the breadth of Walford’s scholarship as well as the richness of the history of Christianity and the visual arts.

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• Includes approximately 26 full-color illustrations that correspond with the essays • Compiled and edited by an art historian with a distinguished career and influence in both Christian and secular markets • Foreword by Marleen Hengelaar-Rookmaaker, the daughter of Hans Rookmaaker • Each essay is approximately 4,500 words and focuses on one or two canonical works of art selected from John Walford’s best-selling art history survey textbook, Great Themes in Art (Prentice Hall, 2002) Art as Spiritual Perception JAMES ROMAINE (PhD, The Graduate Center, The City University of New York) is a New York based art historian.

He is cofounder of the Association of Scholars of Christianity in the History of Art as well as an associate professor and chair of the department of art history at Nyack College.

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JOSH MOODY, EDITOR

Jonathan Edwards and Justification Jonathan Edwards is of perennial fascination and the topic of justification is in vogue. This book on Edwards and his views of justification will thus garner a significant level of interest as many scholars continue to look to Edwards to inform their views. Josh Moody has brought together an international team of six Edwards scholars to address the matter of Edwards and justification fairly, thoroughly, and with a view to showing that Edwards was more conservative on this matter than has been thought. The contributors also demonstrate how Edwards’s theories are helpful in addressing some of the pressing issues at hand. With substantial scholarship from experts such as Rhys Bezzant (Australia), Michael McClenahan (Ireland), and Doug Sweeney (America), this text speaks credibly and winsomely to the needs of the church and the academy.

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• Addresses the much-discussed subject of justification from a conservative view • Contributors include Josh Moody, Kyle Strobel, Rhys Bezzant, Michael McClenahan, Samuel T. Logan, and Doug Sweeney • Includes essays on topics such as our participation in justification, implications for social vision, and the question of faith alone

JOSH MOODY (PhD, Cambridge University) is senior pastor of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois. He is the author of several books, including The God-Centered Life: Insights from Jonathan Edwards and No Other Gospel: 31 Reasons from Galatians Why Justification by Faith Alone Is the Only Gospel.

Jonathan Edwards and Justification 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 224 pages 978-1-4335-3293-1, $19.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / General (REL067000)

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GEORGE WHITEFIELD; LEE GATISS, EDITOR

The Sermons of George Whitefield [Two-Volume Set] George Whitefield was a leading evangelical clergyman of the eighteenth century and one of the driving forces, humanly speaking, of revivals on both sides of the Atlantic. Yet until now his sermons have been left as an untapped resource for today’s church. Editor Lee Gatiss has thus reproduced 57 sermons originally published by Whitefield himself in 1771–1772, in addition to two sermons edited by Gillies for Whitefield’s Works, and two more that are of great importance. Gatiss includes careful and extensive footnotes detailing the historical and theological background to Whitefield’s preaching, which puts the man and his messages into context for a new generation of readers. The text has also been updated for the twenty-first century with modern grammar, spelling, and punctuation—revised in a manner that leaves Whitefield’s distinct voice intact and coherent for today’s reader. Finally, the powerful and passionate preaching that set the world on fire in the Great Awakening is available to all.

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• Encourages Christians to connect solid theology with moving eloquence through the teaching of one of evangelicalism’s most famous forerunners • Unique in content as the only full (and authorized) set of Whitefield’s sermons since 1771 • Includes an introduction, helpful edits, and extensive notes throughout the text, making it accessible to the modern reader

LEE GATISS (PhD, Cambridge University) is editor of Theologian. He holds degrees in history and theology from Oxford, Oak Hill College, and Westminster Seminary, and recently earned his doctorate from Cambridge, focusing on seventeenth-century biblical interpretation. Gatiss has served churches in Oxford, Kettering, and London. He is married to Kerry and has three children.

The Sermons of George Whitefield [Two-Volume Set] 5.75 x 8, Printed Caseside Volume 1: 504 pages Volume 2: 464 pages 978-1-4335-3245-0, $65.00 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources (REL074000) Available August 31, 2012

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DAVID K. NAUGLE

Philosophy A Student’s Guide Part of the new Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition series—a series of reader-friendly guidebooks for Christian students—professor and philosopher David Naugle has written this guide to the study of philosophy. This book shows the differences between the Hebrew and Greek mind-sets, provides biblical perspectives on philosophy and various sub-disciplines, and is primarily Augustinian in character (in that grace restores nature and faith renews reason). Purposed to help students engage contemporary challenges within the study of philosophy, Naugle offers an understanding of the basic issues, thinkers, and subdisciplines therein.

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• Focuses on philosophical subjects such as reality, truth, goodness, and beauty • Featured in ads to over one hundred Christian colleges nationwide • Ten to twenty years newer than the other competition in the market • Includes illustrations, reflection questions, and a list of resources for further study • Benefits from the promotion of the entire series

Philosophy 5.25 x 7.75, Trade Paperback, 128 pages 978-1-4335-3127-9, $11.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Education / General Available September 30, 2012

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Advocating for vigorous Christian thinking and a com-

Prospective college students; parents of prospective and current college students; college professors; Christian college, university, and seminary students at both Christian and secular institutions

mitment to the integration of faith and scholarship, these

AU T HOR:

David S. Dockery (PhD, University of Texas) has been presi-

DAVID K. NAUGLE (ThD, Dallas Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Texas at Arlington) is distinguished university professor and chair of philosophy at Dallas Baptist University. He is the author of Worldview: The History of a Concept and Reordered Love, Reordered Lives: Learning the Deep Meaning of Happiness.

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HUNTER BAKER

Political Thought A Student’s Guide Award-winning professor Hunter Baker has written this guide to the basic issues inherent in politics as part of the new Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition series—a series of reader-friendly guidebooks for Christian students. This book helps readers understand the foundations of political thought by offering an overview of the major issues. It also makes clear the importance of the Christian faith and influence in the development of Westernized political philosophy and outcomes. By focusing on fundamental issues, Baker helps political amateurs gain a foundational understanding of the subject and encourages seasoned political observers to find a fresh perspective.

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• Focuses on political subjects such justice, equality, and the relationship between religion and politics • Ten to twenty years newer than the other competition in the market • Featured in ads to over one hundred Christian colleges nationwide • Benefits from the promotion of the entire series • Includes illustrations, reflection questions, and a list of resources for further study

Political Thought 5.25 x 7.75, Trade Paperback, 128 pages 978-1-4335-3119-4, $11.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Education / General (REL011000)

Available July 31, 2012

AU TH O R : HUNTER BAKER (PhD, Baylor University; JD, University of Houston) is associate dean of arts and sciences at Union University and has written for a wide variety of publications including Christianity Today and the Journal of Law and Religion. Baker is also the winner of the 2011 Michael Novak Award for his research on the relationship between religion, economic freedom, and the virtuous society.

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COMPILED BY WILLIAM D. MOUNCE

ESV Comprehensive Concordance of the Bible A Comprehensive Concordance of Biblical Words Providing Easy Access to Every Verse in the Bible The English Standard Version® of the Bible is one of the fastest growing Bible translations and is widely acclaimed for maintaining the elegance of the King James tradition. As an essentially literal translation, the ESV is ideally suited for both devotional and scholarly study, thus the ESV Comprehensive Concordance of the Bible serves as an excellent study companion for the ESV Bible. With more than 310,000 references representing every verse in the ESV Bible, it makes an ideal reference tool for quickly locating particular passages or for conducting in-depth word studies.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Compact in size yet comprehensive in its listings • Includes more than 310,000 references, representing every verse in the ESV Bible • Compiled by a noted Greek scholar • Helps readers study the Bible more effectively, giving them increased access to the English Standard Version • Benefits from the ongoing marketing and success of the ESV Bible

ESV Comprehensive Concordance of the Bible

WILLIAM D. MOUNCE (PhD, Aberdeen University) is president of BiblicalTraining.org. He is a noted Greek scholar, author of the best-selling textbook Basics of Biblical Greek, and formerly served as the New Testament chair of the ESV translation team.

6.25 x 9.188, Hardcover w/Jacket, 1184 pages 978-1-4335-3367-9, $55.00 BISAC: RELIGION / Reference (REL054000) Available August 31, 2012

AU DI ENCE: Pastors; seminary students; thoughtful Christians engaging in serious Bible study

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JERRY B. JENKINS

Hedges Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect It [Redesign] Having been in print for over two decades, the need for the message of Hedges has only increased. The divorce rate is steadily climbing and infidelity continues to creep into even the happiest of marriages. Best-selling author Jerry B. Jenkins offers this sage advice: plant some hedges. Jenkins shows how to protect marriage from compromising situations that can ruin a marriage in the blink of an eye. With real-life stories and personal testimony, Jenkins openly shares insights from his own marriage as well as the hedges he’s been using for years. In this

newly redesigned paperback edition, Hedges gets a fresh look and appeals to the modern reader. Here is a wonderful book that is at once funny, eye-opening, romantic, biblical, and very helpful.

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• Foreword written by Tim LaHaye • Includes a study guide • A supplemental DVD featuring Jerry Jenkins is available for purchase • Written by a well-known, New York Times best-selling author

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JERRY B. JENKINS is the author or coauthor of more than 175 books, including the best-selling Left Behind series. As a marriage and family author and speaker, Jenkins has been a frequent guest on Dr. James Dobson’s Focus on the Family radio program.

5.25 x 7.75, Trade Paperback, 224 pgs 978-1-4335-3155-2, $17.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Love & Marriage (REL012050)

Available Sept. 30, 2012

MARK DRISCOLL AND GERRY BRESHEARS

Vintage Church Timeless Truths and Timely Methods [Paperback Edition] This book in the popular Re:Lit series explores the confessional, experiential, and missional aspects of the church. Blending timeless truths from Scripture with aspects of contemporary culture, Driscoll and Breshears help churches learn to effectively reach people with the gospel. While Vintage Church is helpful for church leaders, it is also the kind of book you could hand to someone who has questions about ecclesiology but finds the very term ecclesiology intimidating. The authors put forth twelve practical

questions about church doctrine and answer them in language that lay people and new believers can understand.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Includes an “answers to common questions” section at the end of each chapter • Featured in ads to pastors and students, and actively promoted through the Resurgence blog and events • Provides a clear, biblical picture of a church that engages with culture Vintage Church

MARK DRISCOLL (MA, Western Seminary) is the founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, one of the fastest-growing churches in America. He is president of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network and is the author and coauthor of several books.

5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 336 pgs 978-1-4335-2758-6, $17.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Theology (REL102000) Available Oct. 31, 2012

GERRY BRESHEARS (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is professor of theology and chairman of the division of biblical and theological studies at Western Seminary.

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Daily Light on the Daily Path The Classic Devotional Book For Every Morning and Evening in the Very Words of Scripture [Redesign]

Daily Light on the Daily Path 5 x 7, Hardcover w/Jacket, 400 pages 978-1-4335-2997-9, $21.99 5 x 7, TruTone, 400 pages 978-1-4335-2998-6, $24.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Devotional

It is said that this daily devotional book is the most popular of all time. It has touched hundreds of thousands of Christians to the remotest corners of the world with the biblical message of comfort and help. Originally printed in the 1800s, this timeless work continues to garner a wide readership as it deftly connects Scripture with everyday life themes. Crossway is delighted to re-release this classic book in the beautiful and clear language of the English Standard Version®, newly redesigned with the options of hardcover or TruTone.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Offers two readings per day, ideal for a morning and evening devotional • Compiled by the Bagster family, who daily read God’s Word and connected the day’s verses with other passages while praying over how they could be applied • Now available with a fresh, hopeful design

(REL012020)

Available Sept. 30, 2012

MARK DEVER

12 Challenges Churches Face [Redesign] Longtime pastor and leading authority on church health, Mark Dever draws from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians to tackle twelve major challenges facing the church today. As he presents each challenge, Dever provides practical ways for individuals and churches to respond biblically. Writing for both church leaders and laymen, Dever insists that the health of the local church should be the concern of every believer and that God can overcome the most difficult of challenges.

12 Challenges Churches Face 6 x 9, Hardcover w/Jacket, 192 pages 978-1-58134-944-3, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Church / General

DISTINCTIVES:

• Tackles twelve challenges that confronted the church in first-century Corinth as well as churches today, including: division, asceticism, disobedience, legalism, autonomy, thoughtlessness, selfishness, and decline • Benefits from ongoing marketing through 9Marks Ministries • Now available with a fresh, hopeful design

MARK DEVER is senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington DC, executive director for 9Marks Ministries, and is a visiting professor at both Beeson Divinity School and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dever has written several books on church health and church leadership including Nine Marks of a Healthy Church.

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Available March 31, 2012

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CAROLYN MAHANEY

Feminine Appeal Seven Virtues of a Godly Wife and Mother [Redesign] In this book of instruction for wives and mothers, Carolyn Mahaney identifies with the challenges facing women today and meets them with the guidance of God’s Word.

Mahaney outlines seven feminine virtues given in Titus 2 that have transformed her life and the lives of countless other women.

The author’s experience comes from her active involvement in ministry for over three decades as a pastor’s wife, and speaking regularly at churches and conferences nationwide. Now with a redesigned cover, this popular book of timeless truths continues to

appeal to women of all ages, helping them to live out godly virtues within their marriages and families.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Foreword by Nancy Leigh DeMoss—radio teacher, author, and founder of Revive Our Hearts • Author speaks and blogs regularly to a wide network of Christian women • New cover appeals to a broader audience of women of all ages Feminine Appeal

CAROLYN MAHANEY is a wife, mother, homemaker, author, speaker, and editor-in-chief of girltalk, a blog focusing on biblical womanhood. With over 30 years ministry experience, Mahaney has spoken at churches and conferences, including those of Sovereign Grace Ministries, the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and FamilyLife.

5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 192 pages 978-1-4335-3414-0, $14.99 BISAC: RELIGION / General (REL000000)

Available June 30, 2012

JOHN PIPER

This Momentary Marriage A Parable of Permanence [Paperback Edition] The chasm between the biblical vision of marriage and the common human conception is—and has always been—gargantuan.

Reflecting on over forty years of matrimony, John Piper exalts the biblical meaning of marriage over its emotion, exhorting couples to keep their covenant as a display of Christ’s covenant-keeping love for the church. He aims to lift the church’s low view of marriage to something infinitely greater, namely, a vision of Jesus’s unswerving allegiance to and affection for his bride. This Momentary Marriage unpacks the biblical vision, its unexpected contours, and its weighty implications

for married, single, divorced, and remarried alike. Now available in paperback with a freshly redesigned cover, Piper’s book on marriage holds even greater appeal.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Authored by famed teaching pastor and theologian • Two-fold emphasis on the momentary nature of marriage and the eternal reality to which it points • Encourages couples to uphold their vows and recognize the eternal purposes in marriage

JOHN PIPER (DTheol, University of Munich) is pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. Piper is the author of more than 30 books including Desiring God and Don’t Waste Your Life.

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This Momentary Marriage 5.25 x 8, Trade Paperback, 192 pages 978-1-4335-3111-8, $14.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Love & Marriage (REL012050)

Available Sept. 30, 2012

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