A comprehensive and orthodox guide to biblical origins and interpretation. How did we get the Bible? How do we interpret it? And what does it mean for our lives today? Michael B. Shepherd introduces undergraduates and seminarians to these crucial questions in this reliable and thorough new textbook. Shepherd covers textual criticism, formation of the canon, and history of translation, all while remaining committed to Scripture’s ultimate purpose—inviting people to salvation through Jesus Christ. Showing how the Bible directs its own interpretation, Shepherd encourages learners to listen to th ..read more

A gripping memoir about coming of age in the stay-at-home daughter movement and the quest to piece together a future on your own terms. In Rift: A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy, Cait West tells a harrowing story of chaos and control hidden beneath the facade of a happy family. Weaving together lyrical meditations on the geology of the places her family lived with her story of spiritual and emotional manipulation as a stay-at-home daughter, Cait creates a stirring portrait of one young woman’s growing awareness that she is experiencing abuse. With the ground shifting beneat ..read more

Continuing its tradition of publishing a variety of viewpoints, Eerdmans publishes resources that offer guidance, support, and hope. This month we are highlighting several books to support individuals on their journey of deconstruction, healing, and spiritual growth.   Read below to learn more about our titles focusing on deconstruction, and to enter our book giveaway! Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself: A Live Conversation April 25 at 6:30 pm EDT Join authors Angela Herrington, Angela Parker, Tiffany Yecke Brooks, Shannon Kearns, and Cait West as they discuss faith decons ..read more

American democracy is in danger. How do we protect it from authoritarian reactionary Christianity? In Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies, David P. Gushee calls us to preserve democratic norms of civil rights, rule of law, and shared governance. Any concerned Christian will leave its pages with eyes clear to the dangers of our current form of political engagement and with insight into what democracy is truly meant to be. On March 15, 2024, David P. Gushee and Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of New York Times bestselling book, Jesus and John Wayne, explored topics in Gushee’s most rece ..read more

Amid culture wars and church division, Michael W. Austin calls us back to the authentic Way—following Christ in humility and love.  American Christians have lost the Way. We chase power and comfort and coat our self-righteousness in a Christian veneer. We comfort ourselves that we follow the rules and go to church, so life will work out for us. But we have forgotten what it means to truly follow Christ.  Michael Austin brings us back to basics of the Christian life: humility and love. Drawing on Philippians and 1 Corinthians, Austin reminds us how Jesus, in love, poured himself out ..read more

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are celebrating and uplifting women’s contributions to society and the academy. This guest post is written by one of our authors, Amy Peeler (Women and the Gender of God and Hebrews).     I am who I am because of my mom.   I know this statement is simplistic. Many people—my father included, along with other family members, mentors, and friends—contributed to the formation of my identity and vocation. Nevertheless, lately I have found myself reflecting on the influence my mother has had. Recently, wanting to spend time with her led me t ..read more

Eerdmans Celebrates Women’s History Month March begins the beginning of Women’s History Month – a month to celebrate and uplift women’s contributions to society and the academy. While Eerdmans has a long history of publishing robust scholarship penned by leading female scholars, this month we’d like to highlight three important New Testament works by Amy Peeler, Susan E. Hylen, and Holly J. Carey. These three titles aim to decentralize theological patriarchy that is prevalent in the space of New Testament studies by recentering female narratives in the New Testament.  We invite you to joi ..read more

A major scholarly collaboration exploring vivid visual rhetoric in the New Testament. From Jesus’s miraculous walk on water to the graphic horrors of hell, New Testament authors make vivid and unforgettable images appear before their audience’s eyes. In the past decade, scholarship on early Christian use of ancient rhetorical techniques has flourished. One focus of rhetorical criticism of the New Testament has been the function of ekphrasis, or vivid visual description. In this landmark collection, leading New Testament scholars come together to probe the purpose and import of ekphrasis in ea ..read more

As you begin your Lenten journey this year, Eerdmans would like to share with you some powerful and meditative resources to deepen your faith and stir your soul as you progress through this Holy Season of Lent.   The CrucifixionFleming Rutledge Widely known for her preaching, Rutledge seeks to encourage preachers, teachers, and anyone else interested in what Christians believe to be the central event of world history. READ MORE   Praying the Stations of the CrossMargaret Adams Parker & Katherine Sondergger Grounded in Scripture, the Stations remind readers of the overarching ..read more

What if everything we’ve heard about hell is wrong?  Eternal torment. A lake of fire. Wailing and gnashing of teeth. Many of us have sat through enough sermons to know what awaits us if we slip up. These dark visions of the afterlife seem a bit sadistic. Is there any hope within the Christian faith if this is the God of Love we serve?   In this lively debut, Derek Ryan Kubilus makes the case for universal salvation. Kubilus shows how our ideas about hell have been distorted by mistranslations of the Greek and Hebrew Scriptures. Armed with proof-texts, those in power have used threat ..read more