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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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J. I. PACKER

Taking God Seriously Vital Things We Need to Know Best-selling author J. I. Packer, one of the most influential evangelicals of our day, has put together what may become a Christian classic on the vital truths of the faith. Serving to nourish the church worldwide, Packer makes accessible the things we need to know in eight essential areas. This concise book also helps us guard against liberalism by pushing Christians to know their faith so they can explain it to inquirers and sustain it against skeptics. Here is a call to a discipleship in mere Christianity—the business of taking God seriously.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Written by the author of over 40 books, including the best-selling Knowing God—a modern Christian classic • Provides timely counsel in essential Christianity as churches are pressed to forgo their orthodox beliefs • Calls readers to take the basics seriously—doctrine, faith, Christian unity, repentance, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, the Holy Spirit, and the church

J. I. PACKER (DPhil, Oxford University) serves as the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College. He is the author of numerous books, including the classic best-seller Knowing God. Packer served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the ESV Study Bible.

Taking God Seriously 5.25 x 8, Trade Paperback, 160 pages 978-1-4335-3327-3, $12.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / General (REL012000)

Available February 28, 2013

AU DI E N C E : Readers of J. I. Packer and C. S. Lewis; pastors; church leaders; professors; members of the Anglican church; college and seminary students; educated Christians; new believers; Bible study groups OT H E R B O O K S BY J . I . PAC K E R :

E N DO R S E ME N TS FO R TH E AUT HO R: “ Dr. Packer has the rare ability to deal with profound and basic spiritual truths in a practical and highly readable way.”

BILLY GRAHAM, world-renowned evangelist

A Quest for Godliness 978-1-4335-1581-1 $25.00

Growing in Christ 978-1-58134-852-1 $17.99

God’s Plans for You 978-1-58134-290-1 $17.99

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“ Packer does an exceptionally fine job of providing simple analyses of profound material. His insights invite further reflection, development, and discussion.”

WILBERT M. VAN DYK , Calvin Theological Journal

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Daniel Montgomery and Mike Cosper

Faithmapping A Gospel Atlas for Your Spiritual Journey Most Christians and their respective churches emphasize one aspect of Christian living over another—focusing on missions or worship or even the Bible for example. It’s as if they are trying to navigate with mere fragments of a map—different parts of the good news—and so they fail to see the whole picture. Daniel Montgomery, lead pastor of the fast-growing Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, and Mike Cosper, founder of Sojourn Music, argue that we need to put the collective fragments together, recovering the whole gospel for the whole church, and taking it into the whole world.

Distinctives:

• Provides clear definitions, action steps, and reflection questions that make the book easy to digest personally or in a group study • Actively promoted by Sojourn Community Church and Sojourn Music • Marketed in the Sojourn Network, which has a strong presence in California, Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

Daniel Montgomery (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the founder and lead pastor of Sojourn Community Church and founder of Sojourn Network.

Faithmapping

Mike Cosper is one of the founding pastors of Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he serves as the pastor of worship and arts. He is also founder of Sojourn Music and contributes regularly to the Gospel Coalition blog.

5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 224 pages 978-1-4335-3253-5, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / General (REL012000)

Available January 31, 2013

Au dience: Followers of the Gospel Coalition and the Resurgence blogs; Acts29 pastors and church members; fans of Sojourn Music; the NewThing Network; pastors who want to communicate a holistic mission and vision to their congregations

R e l at e d B oo k s :

Endorsemen t for t he aut ho r : “ Daniel Montgomery will be one of the most significant young pastors in America in the next decade. He has grown the church he planted from a tiny gathering of students in a borrowed room to a congregation of thousands, with four locations in the city. Daniel is a brilliant thinker, a strong preacher, and a visionary leader.”

Russell Moore , Dean, School of Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Jesus + Nothing = Everything 978-1-4335-0778-6 $18.99

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Stephen T. Um and Justin Buzzard

Why Cities Matter To God, the Culture, and the Church More people live in cities now than at any other time in human history, presenting a historic opportunity for Christians to influence the majority of the world. Unfortunately, most Christian literature about the city focuses solely on its problems (crime, homelessness, etc.), rather than providing a comprehensive analysis of the city that informs, instructs, and inspires. Using sociological research and data, urban pastors Justin Buzzard and Stephen Um lay out the vision and rationale for church planting, cultural engagement, and missionary impulses in our world’s cities as they provide a solid foundation for motivation. Here is a call to make the cities our home, to take good care of them, and to participate in God’s kingdom-building work in the urban centers of our world!

Distinctives:

• Foreword written by Tim Keller, New York Times best-selling author of The Reason for God • Authors’ combination of influential networks (Redeemer City to City, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, the Gospel Coalition, Fuller Theological Seminary, Acts29) along with their diverse backgrounds will draw considerable interest • Unique in its focus on a robust theology of the city, helping readers to develop a biblical foundation and motivation for reaching their cities

Stephen T. Um (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is senior minister of CityLife Church in Boston, and president of the Center for Gospel Culture. He serves on the board of directors for the Gospel Coalition and is the author of several books and articles.

Why Cities Matter 5.25 x 8, Trade Paperback, 192 pages 978-1-4335-3289-4, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Social Issues (REL012110)

Available March 31, 2013

Justin Buzzard (MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary) is founder and lead pastor of Garden City Church in Silicon Valley. Buzzard is the author of Date Your Wife, writes at JustinBuzzard.net, and is part of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network.

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Au d i e n c e : Urban Christians worldwide; graduating college and graduate students; fans of Tim Keller, Gabe Lyons, Darrin Patrick; young professionals; people interested in ministering in the city; the Gospel Coalition, Acts 29, and Redeemer City to City networks E ndo r s e m e n t:

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“ Helps readers understand the distinct ways in which cities operate, and how ministry and life can thrive there. I’m delighted that both of these men are bringing their wisdom and experience to bear on this issue. They have produced a volume that is accessible yet biblically and theologically well grounded.”

Tim Keller, New York Times best-selling author, The Reason for God

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MICHAEL ALLEN ROGERS

What Happens After I Die? What happens after I die? People have asked this question since the beginning of time, and readers are always looking for fresh insights into this universal query. However, few resources directly reference the only sure source of lasting certainty: God’s Word. In What Happens After I Die? pastor Michael Rogers leads readers to the Bible to find answers to some of the most pressing questions related to life beyond the grave. Exploring the wonders of heaven while taking an honest look at the realities of hell, Rogers provides everyday readers with a clear and accessible summary of all things related to the afterlife. Written from an evangelical perspective, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to answer this crucial question.

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• A helpful guidebook explaining the Bible’s teaching on death and the afterlife • Deals with the controversial, hot topics of heaven and hell • Written by a pastor with over 30 years of ministry experience

MICHAEL ALLEN ROGERS (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) has been senior pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, since 1994. He is the author of Baptism and the Covenant of Grace.

What Happens After I Die? 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 256 pages 978-1-4335-3302-0, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / General (REL012000)

Available February 28, 2013

AU DI ENCE: Readers interested in death and the afterlife; students; pastors; church leaders

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JOHN PIPER

Risk Is Right Better to Lose Your Life Than to Waste It As social justice, environmental causes, and not-for-profit ministries rise in popularity, more and more people are looking for a life of adventure, to live for something greater than themselves. Helping Christians put their faith into action for the glory of God, popular pastor John Piper is releasing this stand-alone edition of chapter 5 from his best-selling book Don’t Waste Your Life. Piper teaches that risk is an action that opens us up to the possibility of loss or injury, but that living for Christ necessarily involves taking risks in faith, a road that ultimately leads to fullness of joy, the glory of God, and the good of others.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Foreword written by David Platt, New York Times best-selling author of Radical and Radical Together, helping to attract the ideal target audience • A 48-page, stand-alone edition of chapter 5 from Don’t Waste Your Life gives this book great potential for high volume distribution • Proven sales record from a well-established author with a growing number of followers • Short format is ideal for youth groups, graduation gifts, etc.

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

Risk Is Right 5 x 7, Trade Paperback, 64 pages 978-1-4335-3534-5, $7.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / General (REL012000)

Available January 31, 2013

AU DI E N C E : Christians in their 20s and 30s; the “young, restless, and Reformed” crowd; those interested in missions; high school, college, and seminary students; youth pastors; small group leaders; fans of John Piper E N DO R S E ME N T: R E L AT E D B O O K S :

Don’t Waste Your Life 978-1-58134-498-1 $13.99

Rescuing Ambition 978-1-4335-1491-3 $14.99

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“ I praise God for John Piper and the way he has shown me and countless others the supremacy of Christ. I was in college when I heard my first Piper sermon, and I was compelled by the captivating, biblical vision of a God-centered God. This is a central theme of Scripture and is the predominant truth that pervades Piper’s ministry, which is why this book on risk by him makes so much sense.”

DAVID PLATT, New York Times best-selling author, Radical and Radical Together

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ELYSE M. FITZPATRICK

Comforts from Romans Celebrating the Gospel One Day at a Time Luther wrote that the message of Romans can “never be read or pondered too much.” Yet most Christians don’t have time to dive into a lengthy commentary. Instead, they’re looking to study truths from Romans that bring encouragement and comfort in a simple and easily understood format. Seasoned counselor and author Elyse Fitzpatrick makes the message of Romans readily accessible in thirty-one devotional-like chapters that inspire prayer and further study. Perfect for gift-giving or personal encouragement, Fitzpatrick’s book helps readers grasp the practicality of the gospel message and experience the deep comforts articulated in the book of Romans.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Short, engaging chapters only 3–4 pages in length • Fills a gap in popular-level writing on the book of Romans • Each devotional reading focuses on one passage from Romans, moving consecutively through the book, building on the previous readings, so it reads more like a book than a devotional • Author has a proven track record in sales and continues to build her platform through speaking engagements

ELYSE M. FITZPATRICK (MA, Trinity Theological Seminary) is a member of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, a retreat and conference speaker, and the head of Women Helping Women Ministries.

Fitzpatrick has authored over fifteen books, including Because He Loves Me.

Comforts from Romans 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 160 pages 978-1-4335-3319-8, $14.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Devotional (REL012020)

Available January 31, 2013

AU DI ENCE: Thoughtful females; those looking to explore the book of Romans on a popular level; fans of Elyse Fitzpatrick, the Gospel Coalition, and the Resurgence; NANC and CCEF counselors; readers looking for a devotional based in Romans

OT H E R D E VOT I O N A L B O O K S BY E LYS E M . F I T Z PAT R I C K :

E NDORSEMEN T FO R T HE AUT HOR : “ Elyse has taught me a ton about the gospel.

Through her many excellent books, she has taken me to depths that have changed my life. During the most difficult year of my life, Elyse provided counsel and insight that, in a very real sense, saved me.”

TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIAN, author, Jesus + Nothing = Everything

Comforts from the Cross 978-1-4335-2821-7 $14.99

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PAT ENNIS AND DOROTHY KELLEY PATTERSON

The Christian Homemaker’s Handbook As do-it-yourself TV shows and websites like Pinterest skyrocket in popularity, it’s clear that women are excited about homemaking. They are actively looking for helpful resources, and here is the ultimate guide for the Christian homemaker. Experienced writers, professors, wives, and mothers have contributed to this extensive handbook, generating 41 chapters dedicated to helping women fulfill God’s plan for the home. This one-stop reference tool offers a balanced blend of theologically sound content, realistic life illustrations, and practical application in a single volume, affording the reader personal tutoring and the opportunity to acquire skills in the practice of biblical homemaking. Serving everyone from middle-aged to high school, this handbook stands apart as the only comprehensive Christian resource on homemaking in the marketplace today.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Features side bars, boxed summaries, highlighted statements, application questions, resources, and a comprehensive index • Advises the reader on practical subjects such as interior design, budgeting, meal planning, and sewing • Based on nearly 50 years of marriage experience and 30 years of college level home economics instruction

PAT ENNIS (EdD, Northern Arizona University) is distinguished professor and director of homemaking programs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has authored and coauthored several books, including Practicing Hospitality.

DOROTHY KELLEY PATTERSON (DTheol, University of South Africa) is professor of theology in women’s studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where her husband, Paige Patterson, is the president. She is an active homemaker, author, and frequent speaker and Bible teacher at women’s conferences, as well as a mother and grandmother.

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The Christian Homemaker’s Handbook 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 416 pages 978-1-4335-2838-5, $21.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / General (REL012000)

Available March 31, 2013

AU DI E N C E : Stay-at-home women; professional women; college professors; home economics teachers; seminary wives; Southern Baptist churches; Christian high school students and instructors; homeschooling families; biblical counselors; missions agencies E N DO R S E ME N TS FO R TH E AUT HO RS: “ Dr. Patricia Ennis is one-of-a-kind in her pioneering development of a home economics program that is comprehensive in its building of character and skill.”

JOHN MACARTHUR, Pastor; President, The Master’s College

Practicing Hospitality 978-1-58134-942-9 $15.99

Feminine Appeal 978-1-58134-615-2 $14.99

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“ Dr. Dorothy Patterson is a born Bible teacher and a marvelous mentor for Christian women everywhere.”

DENISE GEORGE , author of over 25 Christian books

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THOMAS MILLER, MD

Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?

A Surgeon-Scientist Examines the Evidence Our ready embrace of the authority of science has left many doubting that Jesus’s resurrection was a verifiable, historical event. Despite the array of books written in defense of this foundational Christian doctrine, very few have engaged the issue from a scientific perspective. Filling that void, Thomas Miller, an experienced and well-respected surgeon, challenges the notion that modern medicine has disproved the possibility of the resurrection. Miller assesses the reliability of the documents, evaluates the credibility of the witnesses, and identifies the consequences following the event, concluding with a powerful reflection on the significance of the empty tomb for today. Through careful investigation of the evidence and a tireless pursuit of truth, he demonstrates that a compelling case can be made for the reality of the resurrection.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Written by a distinguished surgeon-scientist with nearly 40 years of medical experience • Fills a gap in the literary field as an evidence-based defense of the resurrection from the perspective of science • Directly engages with “tough questions” about the historicity of the empty tomb • Demonstrates to normal Christians that science and faith are not incompatible Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?

5.25 x 8, Trade Paperback, 224 pages 978-1-4335-3307-5, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / Apologetics (REL067030) Available February 28, 2013

THOMAS MILLER, MD (Temple University Medical School), is Ammons Distinguished Professor of Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and Chief of General Surgery at McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He has written over 200 scientific papers and edited four textbooks.

AU DI ENCE: Christians who want to defend their faith; anyone interested in the intersection of science and faith or apologetics; skeptics considering Christianity; educated laypersons; pastors; high school, college, and seminary students

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Hard Questions, Real Answers 978-1-58134-487-5 $16.99

I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist 978-1-58134-561-2 $16.99

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MIKE COSPER

Rhythms of Grace How the Church’s Worship Tells the Story of the Gospel Confusion abounds over how to define the term “worship.” Is it singing? A church service? Something that encompasses all of life? Bringing biblical truth to bear on this critical issue, Mike Cosper, an experienced worship leader, argues that all true worship has one object (God), two contexts (the gathered church and the scattered church), and three audiences (God, the church, and the world). Writing from the conviction that the gospel is the heartbeat of true worship, Cosper explores four key areas (liturgy, song, style, and creativity), showing that worship is fundamental to spiritual formation. This eminently readable book, designed for church leaders and laypersons alike, offers a vibrant theology of worship that is biblical yet contextual, and systematic yet practical.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Foreword by worship pastor and author Bob Kauflin • Explores the topic of worship from biblical, historical, and practical perspectives • Defines and explains the various worship practices of the church, distinguishing between essentials and nonessentials • Offers practical advice on shaping worship around the gospel

MIKE COSPER is one of the founding pastors of Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he serves as the pastor of worship and arts. He is also founder of Sojourn Music and contributes regularly to the Gospel Coalition blog.

Rhythms of Grace 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 176 pages 978-1-4335-3342-6, $14.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General (REL109000)

Available March 31, 2013

AU DI E N C E : Worship leaders; pastors; church leaders; educated laypersons; those passionate about worship and music

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Gravity and Gladness DVD 978-1-4335-1504-0 $9.99 PAGE 46

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GREGORY ALAN THORNBURY

Recovering Classic Evangelicalism Applying the Wisdom and Vision of Carl F. H. Henry The startling expansion of the evangelical movement has resulted in the lack of a coherent focus, common mission, and robust doctrinal core, and consequently the American church has struggled to effectively engage the modern world. Theologian and philosopher Gregory Alan Thornbury suggests that a renewed study of Carl F. H. Henry, one of the original architects of the modern evangelical movement, will help chart a new course for the next generation of evangelical theologians, pastors, and church leaders. The book explores topics such as the lost world of classic evangelicalism, epistemology, inerrancy, culture, and evangelism. Henry’s life and work are timelier than ever, providing crucial insights for a renewed vision of the church’s place in modern society.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Offers a compelling vision for interacting with modernity from the life and work of Carl F. H. Henry, one of evangelicalism’s leading forebears • Charts a new course of unity in “classic evangelicalism” for Christians of varying theological and denominational convictions • Author served for seven years as director of Union University’s Carl F. H. Henry Center for Christian Leadership

Recovering Classic Evangelicalism 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 192 pages 978-1-4335-3062-3, $17.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / General (REL067000)

GREGORY ALAN THORNBURY (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as dean of the School of Theology and Missions, vice president for spiritual life, and professor of philosophy at Union University in Tennessee.

Available March 31, 2013

AU DI ENCE: College and seminary students; professors; pastors; church leaders; Christians interested in the roots of evangelicalism

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ZACK ESWINE

Sensing Jesus Life and Ministry as a Human Being In a style reminiscent of Donald Miller and Eugene Peterson, pastor turned professor Zack Eswine knows what burnout looks like and writes out of heartfelt concern for those in full-time ministry. Eswine draws on personal stories of crisis, shares openly about his own failures, and communicates honestly about what he has seen throughout his twenty years in ministry, providing readers with a much-needed, authentic look at life in the trenches. Eswine also covers practical matters such as how to pray for the sick, how to make leadership decisions, how to do church discipline, and how to handle family dynamics and pressures in pastoral ministry. Presenting sound pastoral theology couched in autobiographical musings and emotive prose, this book offers a fresh and biblically faithful approach to the care of souls, including your own.

DISTINCTIVES:

• Equips pastors to shepherd people well and affords them practical life lessons • Creative and conversational style of writing • Eswine describes the book’s content as “Life and ministry as a human being—what I wish I knew when I started” • Author is well-connected within influential networks such as L’Abri, the Gospel Coalition, Acts 29, the Evangelical Homiletics Society, Rick Warren’s Pastors.com, Grace Church New Zealand, the PCA, and the EPC

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Sensing Jesus ZACK ESWINE (PhD, Regent University), pastor of a missional Evangelical Presbyterian church in St. Louis, served on the faculty of Covenant Theological Seminary for six years. He is the author of Kindled Fire and Preaching to a Post-Everything World.

6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 288 pages 978-1-58134-969-6, $19.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General (REL109000)

Available November 30, 2012

AU DI E N C E : Ministry leaders; college and seminary students; pastors; professors; networks such as L’Abri, TGC, Acts 29, the Evangelical Homiletics Society, Pastors.com, Grace Church New Zealand, the PCA, and the EPC R E L AT E D B O O K S :

E N DO R S E ME N TS FO R AU THO R’S P R E V I O U S WO R K : “ Eswine strengthens the foundational commitment to preaching Christ and his restoring grace from every text. A great contribution.”

TIM KELLER, New York Times best-selling author, The Reason for God

How to Argue like Jesus 978-1-4335-0271-2 $15.99

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“ Winner of the PreachingToday.com Book of the Year on the Skills of Preaching 2009.”

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SUSAN HUNT AND RICHIE HUNT

My ABC Bible Verses from the Psalms Following the success of Susan Hunt’s first book, My ABC Bible Verses, this colorful children’s book presents a verse from Psalms alongside each letter of the alphabet with a corresponding story. In an easy-to-use story format that applies individual Bible verses to real-life situations, this illustrated book for 3- to 8-year-olds is perfect for reading to children or grandchildren, and great for use in churches, Christian schools, Bible clubs, or homeschools. My ABC Bible Verses from the Psalms will help kids memorize verses from the Psalter, learn their ABCs, and grow in their relationship with God. DISTINCTIVES:

My ABC Bible Verses from the Psalms

• Unique among children’s books in its emphasis on the gospel of grace over moralism • Includes discussion questions and a brief prayer at the end of each story • Advertised in PCA publications and World magazine as well as at conferences across the country

8 x 9, Printed Caseside, 64 pages 978-1-4335-3107-1, $15.99 BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religion / Christianity / General (JNF049080) Available January 31, 2013

SUSAN HUNT is the women’s ministry consultant for Christian Education and Publications. She is also a mother, grandmother, pastor’s wife, author, and the former director of women’s ministries for the Presbyterian Church in America. Hunt has written a number of books, including Spiritual Mothering and Big Truths for Little Kids.

AU DI ENCE: Ideal for children ages 3–8; parents, grandparents, teachers, and others who read to children; Sunday school teachers who want to help children memorize verses from Psalms; homeschooling families

RICHIE HUNT is the children’s and youth minister at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Georgia. He has served in children’s and youth ministry for almost 20 years and is a husband and father.

E NDORSEMEN TS FOR AUT HOR S’ PR EVIOUS WORK: “ My ABC Bible Verses is a must-have for every Christian family.”

ELIZABETH WHITEHEAD, mother of two in Fort Worth, Texas

“ Well-chosen Scripture verses are paired with clear, thoughtful stories to provide a wonderful memory program. My children love it!”

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GORDON WENHAM

The Psalter Reclaimed Praying and Praising with the Psalms Though frequently used in times of crisis or pain, the book of Psalms is often misread or misunderstood, seeming like a disorganized jumble of prayer, praise, and lament. To help readers get more out of the Psalms, renowned Old Testament scholar Gordon Wenham highlights its foundational place for all Christian worship and spiritual formation. This compilation of eight lectures delivered between 1997 and 2010 teaches the practices of singing, reading, and praying the Psalms, paying special attention to the Psalter’s canonical structure, messianic focus, and ethical goal. In drawing on his extensive academic and scholarly experience, Wenham has crafted a guide for discovering afresh the manifold wonders of this beautiful and surprisingly complex portion of the Bible.

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• Written by a widely respected Old Testament scholar who is the author of numerous books and articles, including major commentaries on Genesis, Leviticus, and Numbers • Argues for the Psalter’s creative role in molding both Christian theology and ethics • Demonstrates how the Psalms shed light on many different theological topics, including the character of God, the power of the tongue, suffering and injustice, and the glories of the age to come

GORDON WENHAM (PhD, University of London) studied theology at the universities of Cambridge, London, and Harvard, taught Old Testament at Belfast and Gloucestershire Universities, and is now adjunct professor at Trinity College, Bristol. He has also authored a number of critically acclaimed Bible commentaries and books.

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AU DI E N C E : Worship leaders; pastors; educated laypersons; seminary and college students; those interested in deepening their appreciation for the Psalms E N DO R S E ME N TS FO R AU THO R’S P R E V I O U S WO R K : “ An important contribution to both ethics and our insightful reading of the Psalms.”

PATRICK D. MILLER, Charles T. Haley Professor of Old Testament Theology Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary

“ Wenham charts a fresh new course in studying the Psalms, asking readers to go beyond simply using them haphazardly in worship contexts as songs.”

DAVID M. HOWARD JR., Professor of Old Testament, Bethel Seminary

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DOUGLAS SEAN O’DONNELL

The Song of Solomon An Invitation to Intimacy The Song of Solomon has been subject to a broader range of interpretation probably than any other book in the Bible. While scholars openly disagree on much of the Song, all will agree that it’s a truly tough text. Wisdom Literature expert Doug O’Donnell offers this comprehensible guide to help uncoil its complexities and solve its riddles. Exploring the poetry, themes, and wisdom of this song from a Christocentric perspective, O’Donnell elucidates on the greatest subject of all time—love—showing how this “song of songs” is meant to teach us about biblical sexuality, human love, and God’s heart for his people.

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• Skilled exposition from a seasoned pastor known for his expertise in Wisdom Literature • Part of the popular Preaching the Word series, written by pastors for pastors, as well as for all who teach or study God’s Word • Featured in ads to pastors and marketed alongside the series which has recently been freshly redesigned

The Song of Solomon 6 x 9, Hardcover w/Jacket, 192 pages 978-1-4335-2338-0, $25.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / Old Testament (REL006060) Available November 30, 2012

AU DI ENCE: Christians interested in studying the Song of Solomon; pastors; church leaders; Bible study groups; college and seminary Bible students; those interested in learning about the Bible’s view of sexuality

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P R E AC H I N G T H E WO R D S E R I E S Series Editor: R. Kent Hughes Noted for its steadfast commitment to biblical authority, clear exposition of Scripture, and readability, this series is widely accessible for both new and seasoned pastors, as well as men and women hungering to read the Bible in a fresh way.

AU T HOR: DOUGLAS SEAN O’DONNELL (MAs, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Wheaton College) is senior pastor of New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is the author of The Beginning and End of Wisdom.

S ER IES EDITOR: R. KENT HUGHES (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois.

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MARTYN LLOYD-JONES

Setting Our Affections upon Glory Nine Sermons on the Gospel and the Church Martyn Lloyd-Jones stands as one of the preeminent preachers of the twentieth century. An ardent opponent of liberalism and defender of orthodoxy, “The Doctor’s” legacy is still being felt today throughout the Protestant world. This collection of 9 previously unpublished sermons, originally delivered during his final visit to the United States, challenges modern readers to reevaluate the focus of their lives and the object of their affections. Covering topics such as prayer, evangelism, and the church, this timely anthology serves as a wake-up call to the church, exhorting all Christians to remain faithful to the Word of God while seeking shelter in the kind arms of the Savior.

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• Consists of nine, never-before published sermons from the wellknown pastor Martyn Lloyd-Jones • Topics addressed include prayer, the doctrine of the church, the problem of evangelism, backslidden Christians, and the narrow way • Calls the modern church back to renewed devotion and faithfulness to God’s Word and God’s people

MARTYN LLOYD-JONES (1899–1981), minister of Westminster Chapel in London for 30 years, was one of the foremost preachers of his day. His many books have brought profound spiritual encouragement to millions around the world.

Setting Our Affections upon Glory 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 160 pages 978-1-4335-3265-8, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / General (REL067000)

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AU DI E N C E : Fans of Martyn Lloyd-Jones; pastors; church leaders; educated laypersons; the “young, restless, and Reformed” crowd E N DO R S E ME N T FO R TH E AUT HO R: OT H E R B O O K S BY M A R T Y N L LOY D -J O N E S :

“ Over 40 years ago I heard British preacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones deliver his landmark series of lectures on preaching. He was a titan of Christian ministry then and it thrills me to see his influence accelerating today for the benefit of the church around the world.”

R. C . SPROUL , founder, Ligonier Ministries

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ROB LISTER

God Is Impassible and Impassioned Toward a Theology of Divine Emotion Modern theologians are focused on the doctrine of divine impassibility, exploring the significance of God’s emotional experience and most especially the question of divine suffering. Professor Rob Lister speaks into the issue, arguing that God’s nature is fundamentally impassible and yet profoundly impassioned. After outlining the history of the doctrine in the views of influential figures such as Augustine, Aquinas, and Luther, Lister carefully examines modernity’s growing rejection of impassibility and the subsequent evangelical response by theologians such as John Stott and John Frame. With an eye toward holistic synthesis, this book proposes a theological model based upon fresh insights into the historical, biblical, and theological dimensions of this important doctrine.

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• Proposes a creative synthesis of impassibility and impassionedness based upon careful study of all relevant historical, biblical, and theological issues • Reviews the history of the doctrine through the patristic, medieval, and modern periods • Pays specific attention to the important Christological implications of discussions related to impassibility

God Is Impassible and Impassioned 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 320 pages 978-1-4335-3241-2, $22.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / General

ROB LISTER (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of biblical and theological studies at the Talbot School of Theology. He and his wife, LuWinn, have four children.

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AU DI ENCE: Professors; seminary students; pastors; church leaders; educated laypersons; those interested in modern theology

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BRUCE A. WARE

The Man Christ Jesus Theological Reflections on the Humanity of Christ Liberal attacks on the doctrine of the divinity of Christ have led evangelicals to rightly affirm the centrality of Jesus’s divine nature for his person and work. At times, however, this defense of orthodoxy has led some to neglect Christ’s full humanity. To counteract this oversight, theologian Bruce Ware takes readers back to the biblical text, where we meet a profoundly human Jesus who struggled with many of the same difficulties and limitations we face. Like us, he grew in faith and wisdom, tested by every temptation common to man. And like us, he received power for godliness through the Holy Spirit, and thus serves not only as the divine Lord to be worshiped but also the supreme Human to be followed.

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• Presents Jesus as the prototypical human, providing Christians with the ultimate example for imitation • Includes a section of practical application and reflection at the end of each chapter • Intended for thoughtful laypersons, not just theologians and seminarians

BRUCE A. WARE (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and past president of the Evangelical Theological Society. He has written numerous journal articles, book chapters, and book reviews, and has authored God’s Lesser Glory, God’s Greater Glory, and Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Man Christ Jesus 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 176 pages 978-1-4335-1305-3, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / Christology (REL067040) Available November 30, 2012

AU DI E N C E : Pastors; professors; church leaders; educated laypersons; college or seminary students E N DO R S E ME N TS FO R AU THO R’S P R E V I O U S WO R K : R E L AT E D B O O K S :

“ Thanks to the clear thinking and biblically solid perspective of Bruce Ware, we are now blessed with this stimulating and edifying description of our God who is worthy of wonder and awe.”

JOSEPH M. STOWELL , President, Cornerstone University

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“ Dr. Ware has the rare gift of making the profound accessible; he understands why theology matters.”

NANCY LEIGH DEMOSS, radio host, Revive Our Hearts

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GREGG R. ALLISON

Sojourners and Strangers The Doctrine of the Church The existence of a seemingly endless variety of denominations has left many Christians unsure about the Bible’s teaching on the nature and proper organization of the church. In the latest addition to the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series, Gregg R. Allison offers readers a comprehensive study of the church, deeply rooted in God’s Word and Christian history. Whereas many books on the church tend to be either excessively academic or merely pragmatic, Allison presents a rich approach to ecclesiology consisting of sustained doctrinal reflection interwoven with wise, practical application. Exploring everything from the relationship of the church and Israel to the nature of the sacraments, this comprehensive resource will be an invaluable aid for years to come.

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• Explores 7 key characteristics of the church: doxological, logocentric, pneumadynamic, covenantal, confessional, missional, and spatiotemporal/eschatological • Presents an ecclesiology that is evangelical, baptistic, congregationalist, historically-informed, complementarian, and continuationist • Contains helpful charts and diagrams

Sojourners and Strangers 6 x 9, Printed Caseside, 448 pages 978-1-58134-661-9, $40.00 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / Ecclesiology (REL067050) Available November 30, 2012

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FO U N DATI O N S O F E VA N G E L I C A L T H E O LO GY S E R I E S

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Series Editor: John S. Feinberg

Pastors; church leaders; seminarians; college students; educated laypersons; anyone interested in a biblical/systematic theology of the church

Incorporates insights from Scripture, historical theology, phi-

AU T HOR: GREGG R. ALLISON (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also secretary for the Evangelical Theology Society.

losophy, etc., in order to produce an up-to-date systematic theology. This series rests on the very best of scholarship while at the same time being understandable to the beginner in theology as well as to the academic theologian.

S E R IES EDITOR: JOHN S. FEINBERG (PhD, University of Chicago) is department chair and professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the coauthor of Ethics for a Brave New World.

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WILLIAM EDGAR

Schaeffer on the Christian Life Countercultural Spirituality Francis Schaeffer was one of the most influential apologists of the twentieth century. Through his speaking, writing, and filmmaking, Schaeffer successfully transformed the way people thought of the Christian faith, from a rather private kind of piety to a worldview that addresses every sphere of life. This volume—written by a man converted from agnosticism on the first day he met Schaeffer—is the first book devoted to exploring the heart and soul of Schaeffer’s approach to the Christian life. William Edgar sets Schaeffer’s views in historical context, articulates his core teachings, and explores the most significant implications of Schaeffer’s works. As the newest edition to the Theologians on the Christian Life series, this volume helps readers strive after the same kind of marriage of thought and life, of orthodoxy and love.

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• Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life series, which provides accessible introductions to the great teachers of Christendom— offering wisdom from the past for life in the present • Features a popular speaker, writer, and filmmaker whose life has garnered substantial and sustained interest • Written by a personal friend of Francis Schaeffer, this volume is rich with engaging anecdotes

Schaeffer on the Christian Life

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Series Editors: Stephen J. Nichols and Justin Taylor

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There is wisdom in the past twenty centuries of the church,

Fans of Francis Schaeffer; readers of biographies, apologetics, and theology; pastors; professors; college and seminary students

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wisdom for living the Christian life. This series provides accessible introductions to the great teachers on the Christian life so that readers may gain wisdom from the past

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for life in the present.

WILLIAM EDGAR (DTheol, University of Geneva) is professor of apologetics and co–ordinator of the apologetics department at Westminster Theological Seminary.

COMING SOON

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S E R I E S E DI TO R S : STEPHEN J. NICHOLS (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is research professor and department chair of Bible and theology at Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School.

JUSTIN TAYLOR is vice president of book publishing and an associate publisher at Crossway.

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R. C. SPROUL

Matthew This two-volume expositional commentary on the Gospel of Matthew complements the rest of the St. Andrew’s Expositional Commentary series, which now includes Mark, John, Acts, Romans, and 1–2 Peter.

Founder of Ligonier Ministries and teaching pastor at Saint Andrew’s, R. C. Sproul has given 128 messages on Matthew over the course of the past three years and this volume is the edited collection of that memorable series. Here is a substantial and accessible commentary on the first book of the New Testament canon, one that will serve the church well and will find use in small group settings, sermon preparation, or personal Bible study.

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• Marketed through Ligonier Ministries events, mailings, and broadcast programs • Useful for preaching, teaching, and personal study • Written accessibly for church leaders and laypersons alike

R. C. SPROUL is the founder and principal teacher of Ligonier Ministries, which provides Christian laity with materials on theology, history, Bible study, apologetics, and ethics. He has taught at numerous colleges and seminaries, has written over sixty books, and is featured daily on Renewing Your Mind, an international radio broadcast.

Matthew 6 x 9, Hardcover w/Jacket, 544 pages 978-1-4335-3175-0, $65.00 BISAC: RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / New Testament (REL006070) Available February 28, 2013

AU DI ENCE: Readers of R. C. Sproul; pastors and church leaders; Christians looking for a thoughtful study of Matthew E NDORSEMEN TS FOR T HE SER I ES: “ Sproul’s ability to focus on the big picture, his genius of never saying too much and never making the Word dull, are all present in these expositions.”

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S T. A N D R E W ’ S E X P O S ITI O N A L CO M M E N TA RY S E R I E S Series Editor: R. C. Sproul These are the published collections of R.C. Sproul’s sermons and are the result of years of careful preparation and weekly, Bible-centered preaching. Each book provides an accessible introduction and overview of a biblical book.

SINCLAIR B. FERGUSON, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

“ This is theology on fire, delivered from a pastor’s heart in a vibrant congregation.

Essential reading.”

DEREK W. THOMAS, John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary

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VERN SHERIDAN POYTHRESS

Logic A God-Centered Approach to the Foundation of Western Thought A strong understanding of logic is of the utmost importance for the well-rounded Christian, especially considering that logic is foundational for all human thought and communication. In his latest book, Vern Poythress undertakes a radical recasting of the study of logic and critiques the commonly used Aristotelian approach. With over 30 years of writing and teaching experience, Poythress successfully presents a revolutionary work on the study of logic from a Christian worldview.

This book will interest anyone who believes that Christians need to assess how our thinking should differ from the thinking of “the world,” and will be useful in high school, homeschool, college, and graduatelevel classrooms.

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• An accessible introduction to logic designed for readers in high school or older (parts 1 and 2) and an in-depth exploration of the discipline for the more avid student (parts 3 and 4) • Contains many helpful charts and diagrams • Includes questions for further reflection at the end of each chapter, as well as exercises by which readers can test their knowledge of the new concepts

VERN SHERIDAN POYTHRESS is professor of New Testament interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary, where he has taught for 33 years. 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 biblical interpretation, language, and science.

Logic 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 656 pages 978-1-4335-3229-0, $45.00 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Education / General (REL011000)

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AU DI E N C E : Pastors and seminary students; educated laypersons; high school students; classical school teachers and administrators; homeschooling families; Christians interested in learning more about logic

OT H E R B O O K S BY V E R N S H E R I DA N P OY T H R E S S :

E N DO R S E ME N TS FO R TH E AUT HO R: “ Each of Vern Poythress’s books has been, in my judgment, the best book on its particular subject.”

JOHN FRAME , Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando

In the Beginning Was the Word 978-1-4335-0179-1 $25.00

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C . JOHN COLLINS, Professor of Old Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary

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LELAND RYKEN

Christian Guides to the Classics Series All of us hear about the classics and assume we should read them, but many of us are too intimidated. Crossway’s Christian Guides to the Classics series is designed to help readers enjoy the greatest literature in history with the aid of a gifted teacher to answer questions along the way. Popular professor, author, and literary expert Leland Ryken situates each work in its cultural context, incorporates published criticism, includes brief bibliographies for further study, and successfully evaluates the classic text from a Christian worldview through analytic commentary.

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• Short (96 pages), engaging, and explanatory, Ryken comments on each major unit in the original text • Includes an introduction to the author and work, discussion questions at the end of each section, and an appendix with literary terms and definitions • Unlike its competitors Cliffs Notes and SparkNotes, this series is written by a literary expert with 40 years experience, is typeset in a visually appealing and inviting way, and is unique in its Christian worldview

AU DI ENCE: High school, college, and seminary students; readers of the classics; book clubs; homeschooling families; bookstores; buyers looking for something new to replace or compete with Cliffs Notes or SparkNotes; English teachers

LELAND RYKEN (PhD, University of Oregon) is former professor of English at Wheaton College, where he taught for over 43 years. He has authored or edited over three dozen books, including The Word of God in English and The Complete Literary Guide to the Bible. He is a frequent speaker at the Evangelical Theological Society and served as literary stylist for the English Standard Version Bible.

E NDORSEMEN TS FOR T HE AUT HOR : “ Leland Ryken has served so well, offering much wisdom on what it takes to sustain and nurture a life of the mind that will promote the goals of Christ’s kingdom.”

RICHARD J. MOUW, President, Fuller Theological Seminary

“ With dignity, warmth, and great dedication, Dr. Ryken has invested himself in the intellectual and spiritual development of others.”

K AREN A . LONGMAN, Program Director, Doctoral Higher Education, Azuza Pacific University

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This particular volume guides readers through the signature book of American literature, Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, and unpacks its universal themes of sin, knowledge, and the human condition.

Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter 5.25 x 8.25, Trade Paperback, 96 pages 978-1-4335-2608-4, $5.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christianity / Literature & the Arts (REL013000) Available Feb. 28, 2013

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This particular volume guides readers through Homer’s The Odyssey and highlights the universal theme of longing for redemption as displayed in this epic tale of a man trying to find his way home.

This particular volume guides readers through the paramount epic, Milton’s Paradise Lost, and showcases Milton’s understanding of crime and punishment in the events of creation, the fall, and redemption.

This particular volume guides readers through the last of Shakespeare’s magnificent tragedies, Macbeth, and explores the keys to virtuous behavior as well as the psychology of guilt.

Homer’s The Odyssey

Milton’s Paradise Lost

Shakespeare’s Macbeth

5.25 x 8.25, Trade Paperback, 96 pages 978-1-4335-2616-9, $5.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christianity / Literature & the Arts (REL013000) Available Feb. 28, 2013

5.25 x 8.25, Trade Paperback, 96 pages 978-1-4335-2620-6, $5.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christianity / Literature & the Arts (REL013000) Available Feb. 28, 2013

5.25 x 8.25, Trade Paperback, 96 pages 978-1-4335-2612-1, $5.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christianity / Literature & the Arts (REL013000) Available Feb. 28, 2013

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WAYNE GRUDEM

Evangelical Feminism and Biblical Truth An Analysis of More Than 100 Disputed Questions Gender is under attack in modern society, leaving people with honest questions about the Bible’s teaching on the respective roles of men and women in the church and the home. Bible scholar Wayne Grudem speaks to this societal development in his classic book, Evangelical Feminism and Biblical Truth. Drawing on 27 years of research and experience, Grudem carefully responds to 118 arguments often levied against complementarianism, helping readers to engage with today’s most crucial questions on the topic of gender. Grudem counters egalitarian and feminist critiques with clarity and precision, showing God’s equal value in men and women while arguing for complementary roles. Serious thinkers will find much value in this passionate yet gracious defense of the traditional understanding of biblical manhood and womanhood.

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COVER NOT FINAL

• A comprehensive handbook covering every aspect of the controversy in significant detail • Contains a new preface and features a new cover • Author is a renowned Bible scholar with 27 years of experience researching and writing on this issue • Endorsed by well-known church leaders such as Nancy Leigh DeMoss, John Piper, and Dennis Rainey

Evangelical Feminism and Biblical Truth

WAYNE GRUDEM (PhD, University of Cambridge) is research professor of theology and biblical studies at Phoenix Seminary. He is the former president of the Evangelical Theological Society, a co-founder and past president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and has published 19 books.

6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 864 pages 978-1-4335-3261-0, $40.00 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / General (REL067000)

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OT H E R B O O K S BY WAY N E G R U D E M :

“ After the Bible, I cannot imagine a more useful book for finding reliable help in understanding God’s will for manhood and womanhood in the church and the home.”

JOHN PIPER, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis

“ The fullest and most informative analysis available, no one will be able to deny the cumulative strength of the case this author makes.”

J. I. PACKER, Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology, Regent College

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MARK DRISCOLL AND GERRY BRESHEARS

Death by Love Letters From the Cross [Paperback Edition] While many books debate the finer points of the doctrine of the atonement, the real-life implications of Jesus’s death on the cross are often overlooked. Written in the form of pastoral letters, Death by Love outlines the twelve primary effects of the atonement and connects each to the life of a different individual. Driscoll, one of America’s most influential pastors, and Breshears, a respected theologian, help readers understand, appreciate, and trust in Jesus’s work on the cross in a way that will transform their lives.

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• Part of the well-established and bestselling Re:Lit series • Promotion through Acts 29, the Resurgence, and other church networks • Author Mark Driscoll’s sermons are now downloaded over a million times per year and his most recent book made it to the #1 spot on the New York Times’ best-sellers list

Death by Love MARK DRISCOLL (MA, Western Seminary) is the founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, one of the fastest-growing churches in America.

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

5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 272 pages 978-1-4335-3533-8, $17.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / Soteriology (REL067100) Available Now

GENE EDWARD VEITH JR.

Reading Between the Lines A Christian Guide to Literature [Redesign] Here is a guidebook for those who want to cultivate literary taste—knowing how to recognize books that are spiritually and aesthetically good. Gene Veith helps book lovers better understand what they read as he explains how each major literary genre communicates. Showing how comedy, tragedy, realism, and fantasy can portray the Christian worldview, Veith delves into related topics such as the value of fairy tales for children, the tragic and the comic sense of life, the contrast between the classical and the Hebraic traditions, and the role of postmodernity. Veith introduces readers to writers past and present so that Christians can influ-

ence culture from an educated perspective and get more out of their reading.

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• Redesigned with a fresh look to appeal to today’s readers • Promotes critical reading and the habit of reading with discernment in order to raise the cultural level of evangelicalism • Appeals to a wide range of readers—those with little background in literature will learn techniques to help them read with greater understanding and those with more experience will appreciate Veith’s commentary on specific literary issues

GENE EDWARD VEITH JR. (PhD, University of Oklahoma) is provost and professor of literature at Patrick Henry College and the director of the Cranach Institute at Concordia Theological Seminary. He is also a columnist for World magazine and TableTalk.

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Reading Between the Lines 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 256 pages 978-1-4335-2974-0, $19.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / General (REL012000)

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The Lamb of God DVD This 2-disc DVD companion to The Lamb of God book features ten 40-minute sessions of Nancy Guthrie teaching with contagious passion and theological precision. Her engaging personal stories and authentic conversational style will help any Bible study group effectively study the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

NANCY GUTHRIE teaches the Bible at conferences around the country 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 more than 8,500 churches nationwide and they also host Respite Retreats for couples who have experienced the death of a child. Guthrie is the author of more than a dozen books, and is also the editor of a number of anthologies, including Be Still, My Soul.

The Lamb of God DVD 6 x 9, DVD 978-1-4335-3653-3, $89.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Bible Study Guides (REL006700) Available August 31, 2012

AU DI ENCE: Small groups looking for DVD-based Bible studies; individuals interested in studying Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy

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E NDORSEMEN T FO R T HE SER I ES: “ The Bible is a book about Jesus. The disciples walking to Emmaus after the resurrection discovered this as Christ himself walked along with them and explained how the Old Testament pointed to the Savior. I recommend this entire series to you.�

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.

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

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NANCY GUTHRIE

The Lamb of God (10-Pack) Seeing Jesus in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy (A 10-week Bible Study) Accomplished author and speaker Nancy Guthrie helps readers identify the overarching theme of the work of Christ in the Bible, even in the Old Testament. In volume two of the series, Guthrie 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. This 10-week Bible study in the popular Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series completes Guthrie’s coverage of the Pentateuch, and is now available at a discounted price in this pack of ten.

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• Explores the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, filling a void in much-needed Bible-study resources • 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 • Author teaches and speaks regularly to a wide network of Christian women • Specially priced for small groups to buy a pack of ten

The Lamb of God (10-Pack) 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 288 pages 978-1-4335-3680-9, $103.94 BISAC: RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Bible Study Guides (REL006700) Available August 31, 2012

The Wisdom of God (10-Pack) Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom Books (A 10-week Bible Study) The fourth book in the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series leads readers in a Christ-centered study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon.

Articulate and captivating, Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie presents clear commentary and contemporary application of gospel truths, speaking directly to issues such as repentance, submission, happiness, and sexuality in this 10-week study. The Wisdom of God is now available in this discounted pack of ten and is specially discounted for Bible study groups, helping participants to recognize the wise person behind the drama, poetry, and songs of the Wisdom Literature.

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• Priced affordably for Bible study groups who want to learn to read and understand the Wisdom Literature • Provides theologically sound Bible study resources that are contemporary, personal, and practical • 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 Wisdom of God (10-Pack) 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 272 pages 978-1-4335-3638-0, $103.94 BISAC: RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Bible Study Guides (REL006700) Available Now

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ALL GOD’S CHILDREN & BLUE SUEDE SHOES Ken Myers FEBRUARY 2012

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THE BIBLE’S PROMISES FOR LIFE

THE BIBLE’S PROMISES FOR WOMEN

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COUNSEL FROM THE CROSS Elyse M. Fitzpatrick, Dennis E. Johnson APRIL 2012

DAILY LIGHT ON THE DAILY PATH COMING SEPTEMBER 2012

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EXODUS Philip Graham Ryken JANUARY 2012

FEMININE APPEAL Carolyn Mahaney JUNE 2012

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THE HAWK & THE DOVE TRILOGY Penelope Wilcock JANUARY 2012

IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY? Philip Graham Ryken APRIL 2012

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LUKE, VOL 2 R. Kent Hughes COMING JANUARY 2012

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READING BETWEEN THE LINES Gene Edward Veith Jr. COMING JANUARY 2013

2 CORINTHIANS R. Kent Hughes COMING OCTOBER 2012

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THE SWORD Bryan M. Litfin JUNE 2012

12 CHALLENGES CHURCHES FACE Mark Dever MARCH 2012

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R E PAC K AG E D B O O K S DEATH BY LOVE Mark Driscoll, Gerry Breshears MAY 2012

ESV COMPREHENSIVE CONCORDANCE OF THE BIBLE Compiled by William D. Mounce AUGUST 2012

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PREACH THE WORD Leland Ryken, Todd Wilson; eds.

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THIS MOMENTARY MARRIAGE John Piper COMING SEPTEMBER 2012

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WHAT DID YOU EXPECT? Paul David Tripp APRIL 2012

YOU ARE SPECIAL: GIFT EDITION Max Lucado JUNE 2011

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