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Top-notch biblical scholars from around the world and from various
Christian traditions offer a fulsome yet readable introduction to
the Bible and its interpretation. The book concisely introduces the
Old and New Testaments and related topics and examines a wide
variety of historical and contemporary interpretive approaches,
including African, African-American, Asian, and Latino streams.
Contributors include N. T. Wright, M. Daniel
Carroll R., Stephen Fowl, Joel Green, Michael Holmes, Edith
Humphrey, Christopher Rowland, and K. K. Yeo, among others.
Questions for reflection and discussion, an annotated bibliography,
and a glossary are included.
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Suffering in Paul (Hardcover)
Siu Fung Wu; Foreword by Michael J. Gorman
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Abide and Go (Hardcover)
Michael J. Gorman
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Reading Paul (Hardcover)
Michael J. Gorman
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World-renowned scholar Michael Gorman presents a straightforward
approach to the complex task of biblical exegesis. This third
edition of Gorman's widely used and trusted textbook (over 60,000
copies sold) has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect
developments in the academy and the classroom over the past decade.
The new edition explains recent developments in theological
interpretation and explores missional and non-Western readings of
the biblical text. Adaptable for students in various settings, it
includes clear explanations, practical hints, suggested exercises,
and sample papers.
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Vox Petri (Hardcover)
Gene L Green; Foreword by Michael J. Gorman
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The Pauline letters bear witness to the prominent role that
suffering played both in the life of Paul and in the lives of the
communities to whom he writes. Startlingly, Paul does not express
alarm or frustration at suffering's presence, but instead
identifies it as an essential and defining feature for faithful
Christ-followers. Paul grounds his account of suffering in the
concept of "participation with Christ." This book explores the
connection forged between suffering and participation by engaging
in close readings of texts, resourcing letters usually dismissed
because of doubts about authenticity, and pulling together an
overall characterization of "Paul's thought" on the basis of common
patterns of reference that emerge. Utilizing a tripartite reading
strategy of "exegesis," "canon," and "theology" offers nuance for
and yields fresh insight into a central Pauline motif.
World-renowned scholar Michael Gorman examines the important
Pauline theme of participation in Christ and explores its
contemporary significance for Christian life and ministry. One of
the themes Gorman explores is what he calls "resurrectional
cruciformity"--that participating in Christ is simultaneously dying
and rising with him and that cross-shaped living, infused with the
life of the resurrected Lord, is life giving. Throughout the book,
Gorman demonstrates the centrality of participating in Christ for
Paul's theology and spirituality.
In this groundbreaking book, Michael Gorman asks why there is no
theory or model of the atonement called the "new-covenant" model,
since this understanding of the atonement is likely the earliest in
the Christian tradition, going back to Jesus himself. Gorman argues
that most models of the atonement over-emphasize the penultimate
purposes of Jesus' death and the "mechanics" of the atonement,
rather than its ultimate purpose: to create a transformed,
Spirit-filled people of God. The New Testament's various atonement
metaphors are part of a remarkably coherent picture of Jesus' death
as that which brings about the new covenant (and thus the new
community) promised by the prophets, which is also the covenant of
peace. Gorman therefore proposes a new model of the atonement that
is really not new at all-the new-covenant model. He argues that
this is not merely an ancient model in need of rediscovery, but
also a more comprehensive, integrated, participatory, communal, and
missional model than any of the major models in the tradition. Life
in this new covenant, Gorman argues, is a life of communal and
individual participation in Jesus' faithful, loving, peacemaking
death. Written for both academics and church leaders, this book
will challenge all who read it to re-think and re-articulate the
meaning of Christ's death for us.
In this revised and expanded edition of "Elements of Biblical
Exegesis: A Basic Guide for Students and Ministers," Michael J.
Gorman presents a straightforward approach to the complex task of
biblical exegesis.
Designed for students, teachers, and ministers, this hands-on guide
breaks the task down into seven distinct elements. For each of
these, Gorman supplies a clear explanation, practical hints, and
suggested exercises to help the reader develop exegetical
proficiency. The new edition addresses more fully the meaning of
theological interpretation and provides updated print and internet
resources for those who want to pursue further study in any aspect
of exegesis. Appendixes offer three sample exegesis papers and
practical guidelines for writing a research exegesis paper.
Synopsis: Reading Revelation Responsibly is for those who are
confused by, afraid of, and/or preoccupied with the book of
Revelation. In rescuing the Apocalypse from those who either
completely misinterpret it or completely ignore it, Michael Gorman
has given us both a guide to reading Revelation in a responsible
way and a theological engagement with the text itself. He takes
interpreting the book as a serious and sacred responsibility,
believing how one reads, teaches, and preaches Revelation can have
a powerful impact on one's own--and other people's--well-being.
Gorman pays careful attention to the book's original historical and
literary contexts, its connections to the rest of Scripture, its
relationship to Christian doctrine and practice, and its potential
to help or harm people in their life of faith. Rather than a script
for the end times, Gorman demonstrates how Revelation is a script
for Christian worship, witness, and mission that runs counter to
culturally embedded civil religion. Endorsements: "With an
exceptional blend of scholarly insight and confessional grounding,
this book restores Revelation to relevance for the mission of the
church. Gorman joins John of Patmos to inspire us with a risky and
lofty vision of following the Lamb in radical and nonviolent
witness in the world. This accessible volume is a theological
wellspring for preachers, teachers, and any disciples seeking a
reliable alternative to the scare-mongering eschatology that clogs
airwaves and bookstores." --J. Nelson Kraybill author of Apocalypse
and Allegiance: Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of
Revelation "Sometimes I think there are only two kinds of
Christians in America: those who've never read Revelation and those
who read almost nothing else. This book can help either kind. With
careful use of scholarship and an evident love for the Lamb who was
slain, Michael Gorman demystifies a book that's meant to clarify
what's at stake when we say, 'Jesus is Lord.'" --Jonathan
Wilson-Hartgrove author of The Wisdom of Stability: Rooting Faith
in a Mobile Culture Author Biography: Michael J. Gorman is
Professor of Sacred Scripture and Dean of the Ecumenical Institute
of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore,
Maryland. His recent books include Reading Paul (Cascade 2008) and
Inhabiting the Cruciform God (2009).
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Abide and Go (Paperback)
Michael J. Gorman
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Description: ""Of very few people can it be legitimately said that
their work fundamentally reconfigured the landscape of two
theological disciplines. But if there is anyone in recent memory
who would be worthy of such an accolade, it is John Howard Yoder.
The two disciplines are, of course, theological ethics and biblical
studies--though Yoder would cringe at their separation, and his
work was both explicitly and implicitly a prolonged exercise in
maintaining their indissoluble union. For him, to hear the word
rightly was to do the word publicly. . . . Yoder] guides us toward
a truly ecclesial yet missional reading of Scripture, with a
profoundly Anabaptist yet ecumenical and catholic spirit, in
historically astute and literarily sensitive ways that are
nonetheless ""straightforward"" and pastoral. Or, as he would
himself say, he guides us toward a reading of Scripture that
proceeds from and focuses on Jesus: Vicit Agnus Noster, Eum
Sequamur; 'Our Lamb has conquered; let us follow him.'"" --from the
foreword by Michael J. Gorman Endorsements: ""Yoder's biblical
exposition, perhaps more than his work in either ethics or history,
inspired a whole generation to re-engage 'Word and World.' I, like
so many others, am grateful and indebted. This volume gives us
unique insights into Yoder's integral approach to reading
scripture, which remains instructive, compelling and fruitful.""
--Ched Myers, Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries and author of
Binding the Strong Man: A Political Reading of Mark's Story of
Jesus ""For anyone interested in theological interpretation of
Scripture, this book is a welcome event. This updated version of To
Hear the Word brings together a compelling collection of John
Howard Yoder's many writings on biblical interpretation and
theology. Those engaged in current discussions about how to
interpret and embody Scripture in the church will find that on many
of the most pressing issues in the current debates, Yoder has
already engaged the issues in provocative and challenging ways. It
only sharpens our sorrow that his voice has been lost."" --Stephen
E. Fowl author of Theological Interpretation of Scripture (Cascade
2009) About the Contributor(s): John Howard Yoder (1927-1997)
earned his PhD from the University of Basel and taught theology at
the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries and the University of
Notre Dame. For nineteen years he served the Mennonite Fellowship
in church relations and education. His published books include The
Politics of Jesus, The Priestly Kingdom, To Hear the Word, When War
Is Unjust, What Would You Do?, and He Came Preaching Peace.
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Vox Petri (Paperback)
Gene L Green; Foreword by Michael J. Gorman
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This richly synthetic reading of Paul offers a compelling argument
that the heart of Pauls soteriology lies in theosis the
incorporation of Gods people into the life and character of the God
revealed in the cross. Michael Gorman deftly integrates the results
of recent debates about Pauline theology into a powerful
constructive account that overcomes unfruitful dichotomies and
transcends recent controversies between the New Perspective on Paul
and its traditionalist critics. Gormans important book points the
way forward for understanding the nonviolent, world-transforming
character of Pauls gospel. Richard B. Hays / Duke Divinity School /
Provides an important corrective to segmentalized approaches to
Paul. Michael Gorman lucidly connects justification to spiritual
transformation. Faith, love, and action come together as theosis
the taking on of the character of Christ and, so, of God. Though
constantly in conversation with other scholars, Gorman has a
refreshingly original approach, illuminating the lively theology of
Paul. Inhabiting the Cruciform God clearly advances the field of
Pauline studies. Stephen Finlan / Fordham University / In this
pioneering work Michael Gorman offers a fresh way to view Pauls
understanding of justification and holiness. Cutting a new path
through old territory, Gorman leads us to a vision of holiness and
justification rooted in the transforming power of nonviolence and
the cross. His work will provide pastors with new insights for
preaching and scholars with new ways to address old questions.
Frank J. Matera / Catholic University of America
Description: In this new introduction to the Apostle Paul and his
gospel, written especially for lay readers, for beginning students,
and for those unsure about what to make of Paul, Michael J. Gorman
takes the apostle seriously, as someone who speaks for God and to
us. After an overview not only of Paul's radical transformation
from persecutor to proclaimer but also of his letter-writing in the
context of Paul's new mission, Reading Paul explores the central
themes of the apostle's gospel: Gorman places special emphasis on
the theopolitical character of Paul's gospel and on the themes of
cross and resurrection, multiculturalism in the church, and
peacemaking and nonviolence as the way of Christ according to Paul.
Gorman also offers a distinctive interpretation of justification by
faith as participation in Christ--an interpretation that challenges
standard approaches to these Pauline themes. Reading Paul
demonstrates that the apostle of faith, hope, and love speaks not
only to our deepest spiritual needs but also to the challenging
times in which we live. Endorsements: ""This splendid introduction
to the Apostle Paul is the best book of its kind: concise, wise,
insightful, thoroughly conversant with the best recent scholarship
yet thoroughly clear and readable. Against the numerous distorted
preconceptions that occlude our reading of Paul, Gorman brilliantly
sketches a picture of Paul's gospel as a gracious,
world-transforming message of peace and reconciliation. I will
assign this as required reading for students in my introductory New
Testament course and put it in the hands of as many pastors and
laypeople as possible."" --Richard B. Hays, George Washington Ivey
Professor of New Testament, The Divinity School, Duke University
""I once had the chance to meet a famous person of whom I was in
awe. We met through a mutual friend who was able to coach me on how
to better understand this person and not be so nervous around him.
That's what Michael Gorman can do for people who want to get
introduced to the apostle Paul. As someone who has gotten to know
Paul by deeply immersing himself in Paul's writings for many years,
Michael can be the mutual friend who orients you and helps you
relax in the presence of a truly awe-inspiring person. For
committed lay people to seminary students and pastors, this
well-written and intelligent book will become a standard resource
for reading Paul."" --Brian McLaren, author of A Generous Orthodoxy
""Michael Gorman has given us an extraordinary gift. He has written
an eminently readable introduction to Paul's message that neither
diminishes the apostle's practical wisdom nor domesticates it. He
communicates the profound depth of Paul's thought in ways that are
as inviting as they are challenging. Reading Paul is that rare book
that deserves the widest possible readership."" --Joel B. Green,
Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Fuller Theological
Seminary ""Michael Gorman, already establishedas a perceptive and
creative interpreter of Paul's letters, now offers us a
user-friendly introduction to Paulthe person.Gorman's book aptly
fulfills the Companions series goal.He makes Paul our contemporary
'companion' byintroducing major themes from Paul's letters in such
a personal way.I warmly recommend this book to pastors,
seminarians, and anyone interestedin getting to know Paul better ""
--Fr. Ronald D. Witherup, SS, Provincial Superior of the U.S.
Province of Sulpicians ""Reading Paul well means reading Paul
specifically as Christian Scripture, 'the voice of God speaking to
us, ' to use Michael Gorman's phrase. In this book, Gorman not only
reads Paul well, he exemplifies a passion for helping others in the
Church to do so. He elegantly weaves historical, social, and
political aspects of Paul's context into a powerful theological
reading of the apostle's letters that reverberates with
contemporary implications for the church in North America. His
lucid expo
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