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The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man By Abraham Joshua Heschel (The Noonday Press, 1984)
Faculty contribute to significant Adventist Bible commentary New Bible commentary is a resource for Adventists around the world.
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HREE WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY faculty members contributed their scholarly expertise to the second volume of the Andrews Bible Commentary covering the New Testament, which was published January 1, 2022. Written by 60 leading Seventh-day Adventist biblical scholars from around the world, the volume is an all-inclusive resource accessible to everyone from new believers to experienced Bible students and pastors. Carl Cosaert, dean of the School of Theology and professor of biblical studies at WWU, served as the New Testament associate editor of the commentary. According to Cosaert, the commentary is an academically sound yet approachable text that offers significant themes and many practical applications. John McVay, president of WWU, and Brant Berglin, associate professor of biblical studies, also authored various portions of the commentary. WWU professors and leaders have played an instrumental role over the past several years in the creation of both the Andrews Bible Commentary and the Andrews Study Bible, demonstrating the notable contribution to Adventist biblical study WWU continues to make.
In this brief book, Heschel offers a meditation on the Sabbath that, while being a classic book in Jewish spirituality, is essential for all those who celebrate the seventh day. With plain yet vivid speech, Heschel argues that the Sabbath is not only a rest and recompense from the busyness of modern life, it is “a window into eternity” that invites us to commune in both the transcendent and immanent nature of God. —Rachael Schremp, writing instructor and advancement assistant
Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World By Vivek H. Murthy (Harper, 2020)
The subtitle for this book accurately describes the content. In a world that is increasingly fractured, Murthy provides research-based evidence that building true community is both desperately needed and incredibly powerful. When we are truly "together" we are changed for the good. —Paul Dybdahl, professor of mission and New Testament
Gospel in Life podcast By Timothy Keller
While I’m not much of a podcast listener, this podcast of 30- to 40-minute episodes has become one of my few favorites. The title speaks to the belief that the gospel changes everything in life, and Timothy Keller has an honest way of speaking that makes his messages both insightful and applicable. —Kelsi Dos Santos, university relations supervisor
