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IN THIS ISSUE ▷THE GARDEN OF SPIRITUALITY ▷MIDDLE EASTERN IMMERSION WITH

KENNETH E. BAILEY ▷ A NEW APPROACH TO CHURCH STRUCTURES

▷ JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT’S MUSICAL MEDITATION

G O L D I N G A Y R E V E A L S T H E G O S P E L

O F T H E O L D T E S T A M E N T



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THE ORIGIN OF THE GOOD NEWS

Do we need the Old Testament? That’s a familiar

question, often asked. But as an Old Testament

scholar, John Goldingay turns that question on

its head: Do we need the New Testament?

What’s new about the New Testament? After

all, the Old Testament was the only Bible Jesus

and the disciples knew. Jesus affirmed it as the

Word of God. Do we need anything more? And

what happens when we begin to look at the First

Testament not as a deficient old work in need

of a christological makeover, but as a rich andsplendid revelation of God’s faithfulness to Israel

and the world?

In this cheerfully provocative yet probingly

serious book, John Goldingay sets the question

and views it from a variety of angles. Under his

expert hand, each facet unfolds the surprisingrichness of the Old Testament and challenges us

to recalibrate our perspective on it.

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John Goldingay (PhD, University of Nottingham) is David Allan

Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary.His books include The Theology of the Book of Isaiah, Key Questions About Biblical

Interpretation, the seventeen-volume Old Testament For Everyone series and

commentaries on Psalms, Isaiah and Daniel. He also serves as an associate

pastor at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Pasadena, California.



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PRAISE FOR DO WE NEED

THE NEW TESTAMENT?

“A fresh, accessible and at times provocative

explanation of the enduring relevance of the Old

(‘First’) Testament for Christians. It will challenge

readers to embrace the first seventy percent of the canonas truly Christian Scripture.”

—Mark J. Boda, McMaster Divinity College,Ontario, Canada

“Goldingay turns our modern thinking on its head

and exposes the weaknesses in the way contemporary

Christians understand the Old Testament—and the

New. With thought-provoking ideas on every page,

this book will help readers look at the Old and New

Testaments in new and exciting ways.”

—Nathan MacDonald, St. John’s College,University of Cambridge

“Reflecting on new perspectives on the life of Jesus,

issues of Psalm 137, the role of church and state

and their ethics, and the hermeneutics of theological

interpretation, the reader will enjoy the questioning

and provocative mind of John Goldingay as he takes

up his laptop to challenge much of today’s conventional

Christian wisdom.”

—Richard S. Hess, Denver Seminary

AN EXCERPT

So is the First Testament story complete

on its own? The New Testament story

does add to the First Testament story,

but so do other Jewish writings from

the Greek and Roman periods such as1 Maccabees. The movie The Bourne Legacy

added to the earlier Bourne movies, but this

fact does not signify that the earlier movies

needed a fourth in the sequence. . . .

The First Testament story is not merely

the history of our distant spiritual ances-

tors, a history of a period so different

from ours that it hardly relates to our life

now that the end of the ages has come.

It is the history of a people like us in a

position not so different from ours. Our

pretense that things are otherwise puts usinto potentially fatal jeopardy.

ALSO BY JOHNGOLDINGAY:

OLD TESTAMENT

THEOLOGYVolume One:

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MAPPING HOLY GROUND

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“This is a book written specifically for those of us

who are assigned the task of developing an imagi-

nation for living the Christian faith with insight

and skill in and for a society that is disconnected

from the biblical revelation and the Jesus incarna-

tion,” Eugene Peterson writes in the foreword. “But

it is equally useful for all of us who are committed

to following Jesus with our families and coworkers

and neighbors.”

Sociology professor and spiritual director Susan

Phillips walks us through the “circus” of our cul-

tural landscape to invite us into a cultivated life of

spirituality. We want to be rooted and grounded

in Christ, but are pushed toward constant work,

alternating between performance and spectacle.

Cultivation requires a kind of attentiveness that is

countercultural to our age of distraction. These

pages unfold the spiritual practices that can lead usinto a new and delightful way of living.


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READY TO LEAVE THE CIRCUS?

Susan S. Phillips (PhD, University of California, Berkeley) is executive

director and professor of sociology and Christianity at New College

Berkeley. She is a sociologist, retreat leader, lecturer and trained spiritual

director who also serves as a consultant for Christian organizations.

Phillips has authored books such as The Crisis of Care and Candlelight:

Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction.



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We are being cultivated in ways beyond our

awareness and choosing. However, this is

not a garden-like cultivation conducive to

spiritual growth, but rather the cultivation

of a dystopian circus milieu in which a few

are high-wire performers and most are spec-tators.

Consider how you are being cultivated.

What occupies the hours of your days?

What’s trending on the media you ingest?

With whom do you spend your time, in

person and on devices, by choice or not?

Human beings are sensitive, impressionable

creatures. Babies cry when they hear another

baby crying; adults yawn contagiously. Our

desires, too, are shaped by other people’s

desires, possessions and opinions, be those

people the Joneses next door or persons in

the media. Where we live shapes our opin-

ions on public issues, and increasingly we

live in a cyberspace broadcast neighborhood.

“Susan Phillips can write this book because she lives

it. . . . This book is a deep and magnanimous invita-

tion to live in such a way that the flourishing for

which we are made can become our experience. Let

the grounded welcome she extends and encourages lead

us through the circus towards life itself.”

—Mark Labberton, president of FullerTheological Seminary

“Cultivation implies habits and discipline, and Susan

winsomely invites us into new patterns of living. A

garden implies lush green leaves and fruitful bounty,

and Susan guides our paths into joy and rest. Comeinto the garden with Jesus and journey into abun-

dant life.”

—Lynne M. Baab, author of The Power of

Listening and Sabbath Keeping

“Thank you, Susan, for giving us a glimpse of

wholeness by offering gifts of spiritual direction

through your writing.”

—Jeannette A. Bakke, author of Holy

Invitations

PRAISE FOR THE CULTIVATED LIFE FROM THE INTRODUCTION

RELATED TITLES:

THE ATTENTIVE LIFELeighton Ford


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DEEP-ROOTED IN CHRISTJoshua Choonmin Kang 174 pages, paperback, 3511, $16.00CLUB PRICE: $11.20



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RENEWING MORAL THEOLOGYDaniel A. Westberg

Moral theology, rooted in Thomas Aquinas, has long found its homein the Catholic and Anglican traditions, and in recent years it hasbecome more familiar through the perspective known as virtue ethics.Renewing Moral Theology unfolds an ethical perspective that is Thomisticin structure, evangelical in conviction and Anglican in ethos.

281 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 2460, $25.00

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BULLS, BEARS AND GOLDEN CALVES, THIRD EDITIONJohn E. Stapleford

John Stapleford shows how ethics are inextricably intertwined with eco-nomic life and analysis. This revised and expanded edition of a classictext includes discussions of entitlements, global poverty, governmentdebt, healthcare reform and immigration reform.


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CHANGING FAITHMichael Hidalgo

Foreword by Hugh Halter

Many of us are grappling with questions: How much can we knowabout God? Who decides what is right and what is wrong? We askthese questions not because we reject faith in God, but because we live

in a rapidly changing world, and that changes how we believe.192 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 3695, $16.00


THEOLOGY AS RETRIEVALW. David Buschart and Kent D. Eilers

Buschart and Eilers identify six critical areas—Scripture, theology,worship, spirituality, mission and culture—where contemporaryChristians are retrieving aspects of our Christian past for life andthought today. The result is a fascinating tour and wise reflection onhow Christians receive, employ and transmit the treasures of their past.





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STRUCTURED FOR MISSIONAlan J. Roxburgh

The old structures of the church are broken. But what should we doabout it? Alan Roxburgh calls us to see the underlying narratives thatmake structures necessary and to experiment with new ways of beingthe local church in a changing world.


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MAKING DISCIPLES ACROSS CULTURESCharles A. Davis

Charles Davis, former director of TEAM, provides a frameworkfor missional disciplemaking across diverse cultural contexts. Withon-the-ground stories from a lifetime of mission experience, Davisnavigates cultural tensions to help Christian workers minister moreeffectively at home or overseas.



PURSUING MORAL FAITHFULNESSGary Tyra

In response to the moralism and relativism that characterize the pres-ent age, Gary Tyra offers an evangelical ethic for “everyday” moralfaithfulness, arguing that Christians can have confidence in theirChrist-centered, Spirit-enabled ability to discern and do the will of

God in any moral situation.304 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 2465, $30.00


THE MASTER MUSICIANJohn Michael Talbot

A parable of God as Master Musician and God’s people as hisinstruments, this spiritual meditation from renowned Christian

musician John Michael Talbot draws us into closer union with Jesusand each other. Download the companion song of the same name ativpress.com/mastermusician.






REAL-LIFE DISCIPLESHIP

Learn to live as a follower of Jesus,no matter where you are on the journey.

BASICDISCIPLESHIP

Floyd McClung

What does it mean forChrist to be Lord ofmy whole life? Why isthat important? How

does it happen? FloydMcClung stresses thebasics of the Christianlife—understandingChrist’s lordship, find-ing God’s will, turningaway from sin, nurturinghumility, evangelizingwith our whole lives andmuch more. There willbe sacrifice. But it willbe worth it.

192 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 1319,$17.00

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FOLLOWING JESUSIN THE “REALWORLD”

Richard Lamb

What does it mean tofollow Jesus after college?Richard Lamb blends

scriptural insights, storiesof recent graduates andhis own life experienceto offer sound adviceand practical encourage-ment for spiritual growthduring the postcollegeyears. Whether you’rejust finishing a degree orgraduated a decade ago,this book is for you.


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THE RADICALDISCIPLE

John Stott

In John Stott’s lastbook, he explores eightaspects of Christiandiscipleship that are too

often neglected and yetdeserve to be taken seri-ously: nonconformity,Christlikeness, maturity,creation care, simplicity,balance, dependence anddeath.The message issimple, classic and per-sonal: Jesus is Lord. Hecalls. We follow.


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THE PURSUIT OFGOD IN THECOMPANY OFFRIENDS

Richard Lamb

Do you long for more ofGod, deeper friendshipsor both? Unpacking theGospel narratives of Jesus’ ministry with hisdisciples and offeringengaging stories fromlife today, Richard Lambmoves beyond superficialapproaches to Christiancommunity to plumb thedepths of shared spiri-tual life.


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KENNETH E. BAILEY

“Long after other scholars’ books are forgotten, Bailey’s work on the

Gospels will continue to be a timeless resource into the world of Jesus.”

—Gary Burge, Wheaton College

JACOB & THEPRODIGAL

Kenneth E. Bailey

In this work, Kenneth E.Bailey compares theOld Testament saga of Jacob’s exile and return

with the New Testamentparable of the prodigalson. Drawing on a life-time of study in bothMiddle Eastern cultureand the Gospels, Baileyoffers a fresh view ofhow Jesus interpretedIsrael’s past, his presentand their future.


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THE CROSS & THEPRODIGAL,REVISED ANDEXPANDED

Kenneth E. Bailey

Kenneth E. Bailey inter-prets the parable ofthe prodigal son froma Middle Eastern per-spective, highlightingthe underlying tensionsbetween law and love,servanthood and sonship,honor and forgiveness.When we approach itwith the correct culturallens, Bailey argues, wesee the parable’s trueChristological character.


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THE GOODSHEPHERD

Kenneth E. Bailey

“The Lord is my shepherd.”

Thus begins the mostbeloved of all Psalms—

and thus begins athousand-year journeythrough the Bible.Kenneth Bailey tracesthe theme of the goodshepherd from its originsin Psalm 23 through theprophets and into theNew Testament, observ-ing how it changed, devel-

oped and was applied bythe biblical writers over athousand-year span.


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JESUS THROUGHMIDDLE EASTERNEYES

Kenneth E. Bailey

Kenneth E. Bailey drawsfrom extended studiesand firsthand experience

of the Middle East’speasant class to help usread the Gospels as theywere meant to be read.The work lifts awaythe obscuring layers ofmodern Western inter-pretation to reveal Jesusin the light of his actualhistorical and culturalsetting.


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MONEY AND FINANCES

Get solid guidance for balancing budgets,overcoming challenges and stewarding wisely.


FREE

Mark Scandrette,

with Lisa Scandrette

Mark and LisaScandrette share howthey bought a home andraised a family debt-freein the most expensivecity in the UnitedStates—and how they’veenjoyed good relation-ships, good adventuresand good food along theway. Packed with help-ful exercises, Free givesyou a path to financialfreedom and spiritualflourishing that awakensyour heart and energizesyour soul.



CROSS-CULTURALPARTNERSHIPS

Mary T. Lederleitner

Foreword by Duane

Elmer

Mary Lederleitner bringsmissiological and finan-cial expertise to explainhow global missionefforts can be fundedwith integrity, mutual-ity and transparency.Bringing together socialscience research, biblicalprinciples and on-the-ground examples, shepresents best practicesfor handling funding andfinance.



MONEY & WORK

LifeGuide® Bible

Studies

Carolyn Nystrom

Money and work: justthe words themselves cancause anxiety. But God,who “gives us richly allthings to enjoy,” wants hispeople to live in freedom,trusting him and learn-ing to manage our giftswisely and generously. Bypointing you to his trust-worthiness and generos-ity, these ten studies canhelp you rest in the peacehe offers.



BROKE

Caryn Rivadeneira

God let Caryn Rivadeneiraand her family go deadbroke. In the midst ofa financial and spiritualdesert, Caryn struggled

with questions of God’sgoodness. Join in herjourney as she pursuesGod even when bruised,battered and broken, andyou’ll laugh and cry withher as she experiencesspiritual blessing anddiscovers God’s provi-sion in ways she never

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MATTHEW’S GOSPEL

Dive into the Gospel according toMatthew with a group or on your own.

MATTHEW

LifeGuide® Bible

Studies

Stephen &

Jacalyn Eyre

What would it be liketo be discipled by Jesushimself ? What wouldhe teach you aboutrelationships, priorities,wealth and his com-ing kingdom? Thesetwenty-two studieson Matthew’s Gospelbring you face to facewith Jesus as he calls,

teaches and prepares hisdisciples.



MATTHEW

The IVP New

Testament

Commentary Series

Craig S. Keener

Matthew was the mostpopular Gospel in theearly church, widely readfor its clear emphasis on Jesus’ teaching. Drawingon its use as a teachingor discipleship manual,Craig Keener expoundsMatthew as a disciple-ship manual for believerstoday. Anyone who wants

to understand the mes-sage of Matthew for thechurch will benefit fromthis excellent resource.


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MATTHEW

N. T. Wright for

Everyone Bible Study

Guides

N. T. Wright, with

Dale & Sandy Larsen

With a scholar’s mindand a pastor’s heart,Tom Wright walks youthrough Matthew inthis accessible guide.Perfect for groups ordaily personal reflection,this study combines theinductive method withWright’s thoughtful

insights to bring con-temporary application ofScripture to life.


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MATTHEW

Tyndale New

Testament

Commentaries

R. T. France

The visit of the Magi,the Sermon on theMount, the GreatCommission: theseare only a few of thewell-known passagesin Matthew’s Gospel.Matthew also provides aChristian perspective onthe relation between thechurch and the Jews. R. T.

France tackles these andother key issues in theGospel with clarity, reli-ability and relevance.


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N E X T M O N T H

Os Guinness presents his magnum opus on apologetics,

and Steve and Sharol Hayner offer a hopeful account of

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KIDNER CLASSIC COMMENTARIES

Derek Kidner

The Old Testament commentaries of Derek Kidner (1913–2008) have been astandard for a generation as part of the Tyndale Old Testament Commentary series and

The Bible Speaks Today series. Those who read his books find in them the marks of bothprofessor and pastor with his even-handed scholarship as well as his devotional insight.

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