Summary: This is an annotated list of ten compelling books about the New Testament and about New Testament studies, generally. All of the books are good choices for those who are engaged in ministry or who have a modest background in studying the New Testament. They were published roughly between October 2015 and October 2016.
Read the full article at The Christian Century.
Reflections on the Executive Order of March 6, 2017
Summary: Images of exile and displacement are key aspects of the New Testament’s ways of describing Christian faith. There is a tragic irony at work, then, when Christians lend their support to policies that discredit and reject refugees.
Read the full post, which is part of a collection of reflections by a variety of authors involved in the ON Scripture–The Bible project, here.
Bible commentary: general audience
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