IVP Book Club Digest - March 16, 2015

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8/9/2019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16, 2015 http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/ivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1/12 MARCH 16, 2015 IN THIS ISSUE BRINGING PSALM 23 TO LIFE HOW DOES YOUR MIND FIT INTO YOUR FAITH?  ANTHROPOMORPHISM THROUGH ANCIENT EYES LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR FOR LIFEGUIDES

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M A R C H 1 6 2 0 1 5

IN THIS ISSUE ▷BRINGING PSALM 23 TO LIFE ▷HOW DOES YOUR MIND FIT INTO YOUR FAITH

▷ ANTHROPOMORPHISM THROUGH ANCIENT EYES ▷ LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR FOR LIFEGUIDES

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Rob Moll is an award-winning journalist and editor-at-large with

Christianity Today He has written extensively on health and health-careissues investing and personal f inance religion and rural America for

the Wall Street Journal Profitable Investing Books amp Culture and Leadership

Moll serves World Vision as communications officer to the president

2

2 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

THE NEUROSCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY

Award-winning journalist Rob Moll

reports on neuroscience findings that

show how our brains actually change and

adapt when engaged in spiritual practices

God has created our bodies to fulfil l theGreat Commandment we are hardwired

to commune with God and to have

compassion and community with others

Moll explores the neuroscience of prayer

how liturgy helps us worship why loving

God causes us to love others and how a lifeof love and service leads to the abundant

life for which we were created Just as our

physical bodies require exercise to stay

healthy so too can spiritual exercises and

practices revitalize our awareness of God

Heighten your spiritual senses and discover

how you have been designed for physicaland spiritual flourishing

217 pages paperback 3677 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120

This book will ship automatically unlessyou reply by March 16 2015

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3

M A I N S E L E C T I O N

1-800-843-9487

PRAISE FOR WHAT YOUR BODY

KNOWS ABOUT GOD

ldquoThank God he has made us for glory that extends

to the tips of our toes and even to our neural pathways Read this and let your whole self rejoicerdquo

mdashKatelyn Beaty managing editor Christianity Today

ldquoRob Moll must have paid better attention in sci-

ence class than most of us did The result is a book I

literally could not stop referencing in my preaching

Science is seeing what faith has long knownmdashthat

discipleship can make us more sane healthy humanrdquo

mdashJason Byassee senior pastor Boone United

Methodist Church author Discerning the Body

The brain is in many ways like

a muscle growing stronger

the more it gets used In

spiritual practices the

attention required is what the

brain needs to grow

Lack of religious

involvement affects

mortality equivalent to

forty years of smoking

one pack of cigarettes

per day

The average college

student takes 21

milliseconds to begin

synchronizing her

movement unconsciously

with her friends

Infants just ten

minutes old will look

at faces longer than

at patterns that are

not faces

The brain doesnrsquot begin a

rapid heartbeat when

afraid We become afraid

when we experience

the rapid heartbeat

Spiritual activity

enhances our

brainrsquos ability to

recognize suffering

and respond in

action

God has

hardwired us to

commune with

him and to have

compassion and

community with

others

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4

MAPPING HOLY GROUND

4

4 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ldquoThe Lord is my shepherdrdquo Thus begins the

most beloved of all Psalmsmdashand thus

begins a thousand-year journey through

the Bible Prophets apostles and Jesus

himself took up this image from Davidreshaping it developing it and applying it

in each of their contexts

Now Kenneth Bailey uses his celebrated

insights into Middle Eastern culture to

bring new light and life to our understand-

ing of this central Christian image With

nine Old and New Testament passages

Bailey reveals the literary artistry of the

Biblical writers and summarizes their key

theological features inviting us to experi-

ence a rich biblical feast of ethical theo-

logical and artistic delights

288 pages paperback 4063 $2400

CLUB PRICE $1680This book will ship automatically unless

you reply by March 16 2015

ENTER INTO A BELOVED PSALM

Kenneth Bailey (ThD Concordia Theological Seminary) is an author

and world-renowned lecturer in Middle Eastern New Testament studies

An ordained Presbyterian minister he serves as Canon Theologian of theAnglican Diocese of Pittsburgh and is the author of more than 150 works

in English and Arabic including Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes Open Hearts in

Bethlehem (A Christmas Musical) and The Cross amp the Prodigal

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5

5

M A I N S E L E C T I O N

1-800-843-9487

AN EXCERPT

The scope of the texts involved in this

study has been for me quite daunting

Psalms three different prophets Jesus the

Four Evangelists and Peter are all a part

of the journey before us My intent in this

work is not a fully documented techni-

cal commentary on the passages involved

Rather our focus is on the unfolding of

the extraordinary story that is created

in Psalm 23 and repeated (with changes)across a thousand years down to the pen-

ning of 1 Peter Surely our task is to

understand as best we can the original

intent of various accounts of the good

shepherd and to strive to faithfully apply

those meanings when applicable to the

church and to the world in our day

PRAISE FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD

ldquoDeftly wielding the tools of biblical scholarship story-

telling and cultural exegesis This book is a treasure

trove of useable insights for preachers and teachers and a

devotional classic for daily disciples alikerdquo

mdashDaniel Meyer Christ Church Oakbrook IL

ldquoKen Bailey is the consummate expert on the cultural

context of first-century liferdquo

mdashGary Burge Wheaton College

ldquoIf you ever thought there was nothing more you could

ever learn or preach about the biblical image of the

good shepherd this book has an abundance of surprises

Again and again I thought lsquoWhy have I never seen

that beforersquomdashas Ken draws on his rich lifetimersquos

experience of Middle Eastern culture to explore biblical

textsrdquo

mdashChristopher J H Wright International

Ministries Director Langham Partnership

ALSO BY KENNETH BAILEY

THE CROSS amp THE PRODIGAL151 pages paperback 3281 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120

JESUS THROUGH MIDDLEEASTERN EYES443 pages paperback 2568 $3000CLUB PRICE $2100

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6

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

I V P B O O K C L U B C O M6

ETERNAL LIVINGEdited by Gary W Moon

Curated by Dallas Willardrsquos long-time colleague and friend GaryMoon this medley of images snapshots and ldquoDallas-ismsrdquo willmove and motivate readers Whether influenced by him as a fam-ily member close friend advisor professor philosopher ministeror reformer contributors bring refreshing insight into not onlyWillardrsquos ideas and what shaped him but also to his contagioustheology of grace and joy

255 PAGES HARDCOVER3595

$2200CLUB PRICE $1540

EBOOK AVAILABLE

LANGUAGE FOR GOD IN PATRISTIC TRADITIONMark Sheridan

Mark Sheridan an expert in early Christianity explores how ancientChristian theologians interpreted Scripture in order to address the

problem of attributing human characteristics and emotions to GodSheridan brings the patristic tradition into conversation with mod-ern interpreters to show the abiding significance of its theologicalinterpretation for today

256 PAGES PAPERBACK 4064 $2600

CLUB PRICE $1820EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE PIETIST VISION OF CHRISTIANHIGHER EDUCATIONEdited by Christopher Gehrz

Pietism has long been ignored in evangelical scholarship In thisgroundbreaking volume scholars associated with the traditionpresent a distinctively Pietist approach to Christian higher educa-tion which emphasizes the transformation of the whole person for

service to God and neighbor In a pluralistic and polarized societysuch a vision is needed now more than ever

240 PAGES PAPERBACK 4071 $2600

CLUB PRICE $1820

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TRUE YOUAdele Ahlberg Calhoun and Tracey D Bianchi

Pressure to perform and conform starts early in a womanrsquos lifeand never stops Designed to take you deeper with God on yourown or in a group of women these pages remind us that there isa beloved ldquotrue yourdquo waiting to be known in each of us and thatwe each have a unique story to tell This book helps us find our-selves our sense of community and our identity in God Twelve-session study guide included

191 PAGES PAPERBACK 4315 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

LUKEReformation Commentary on Scripture Series

Edited by Beth Kreitzer

In the newest RCS volume Beth Kreitzer leads readers through the

rich diversity of Reformation commentary on the Gospel of LukeReaders will be able to listen to both well-known and lesser-knownvoices from a variety of theological traditions including LutheransReformed Radicals Anglicans and Roman Catholics many ofwhose comments appear for the first time in English

LVI + 573 PAGES HARDCOVER 2966 $5000

CLUB PRICE $3500

PSALMS 1-72 amp PSALMS 73-150Kidner Classic Commentaries

Derek Kidner

For many the Psalms are the richest part of the Old TestamentHere Derek Kidner analyzes each psalm in depth commenting oninterpretative questions and bringing out the universal relevanceof the texts He also gives special help on the psalmistsrsquo cries forvengeance Both formerly part of the Tyndale Old Testament

Commentaries series these fresh and penetrating guides will inspireand deepen personal worship

196 PAGES PAPERBACK 2937 $1800

242 PAGES PAPERBACK 2938 $1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

1-800-843-9487

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

7

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8 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

DEVELOP A MIND FOR GOD

ldquoJesus replied lsquoYou must love the LORD your God with

all your heart all your soul and all your mindrsquo rdquo

mdashMatthew 2237 (983150983148983156)

VIRTUOUS MINDS

Philip E Dow

What does it meanto love God with allof our minds Teacher-administrator PhilipDow explores the impli-

cations of setting intel-lectual character (ratherthan intellectual content )at the heart of our edu-cational programs Withample stories and prac-tical suggestions Dowshows how intellectualvirtues like tenacitycarefulness and curiosity

are teachable traits thatcan produce good lives

208 PAGESPAPERBACK 2714$1600

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HABITS OFTHE MIND

James W Sire

Because Jesus was thesmartest man who everlived argues James WSire we should learn to

think as well as we canIn this book he offers aninsiderrsquos view of learninghow to think well forthe glory of God andhis kingdom Sire showsyou how to cultivateintellectual virtues anddisciplinesmdashhabitsof mindmdashthat will

strengthen you in pursuitof your calling

263 PAGESPAPERBACK 2273$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

YOUR MINDMATTERS

John Stott

Foreword by

Mark A Noll

ldquoKnowledge is indispens-able to Christian lifeand servicerdquo writes JohnStott ldquoIf we do not usethe mind which God hasgiven us we condemnourselves to spiritualsuperficialityrdquo In thisclassic introduction toChristian thinking JohnStott makes a forcefulappeal for Christian dis-cipleship that engages themind as well as the heart

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THE PASSIONATEINTELLECT

Alister McGrath

Alister McGrath explainshow Christian thinkingcan and must have apositive role in shaping

nourishing and safe-guarding the Christianvision of reality Withthis in our grasp wehave the capacity forrobust intellectual andcultural engagementconfidently entering thepublic sphere of ideaswhere atheism postmod-

ernism and science comeinto play

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ROGER E OLSON

ldquoYou donrsquot have to be a lsquopaid theologianrsquo to understand

Roger Olsonrsquos presentation of Christian theologyrdquo

mdashDennis Okholm Wheaton College

THE STORY OFCHRISTIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

History is made upof storiesmdashnarrativesthat recount the events

ideas and lives that haveshaped religions andnations TheologianRoger Olson believesthat the history ofChristian theologyshould be told as such astory with thick plotsexciting twists interest-ing people fascinatingideas and the commonthread of salvation

652 PAGESHARDCOVER 1505$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE MOSAIC OFCHRISTIAN BELIEF

Roger E Olson

Providing this compan-ion volume to his earlierwork The Story of ChristianTheology Olson themati-

cally traces the contoursof Christian beliefdown through the agesrevealing a pattern ofboth unity and diversitySpecifically written withthe nonspecialist in mindOlson has masterfullysketched out the contoursof Christian faith with

simplicity while avoidingoversimplification

367 PAGESHARDCOVER 2695$3400

CLUB PRICE $2380EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE JOURNEYOF MODERNTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

In this major revision andexpansion of the classic20th Century Theology co-

authored with Stanley JGrenz Roger Olson tellsthe full story of moderntheology from Descartesto Caputo from theKantian revolution topostmodernism nowrecast in terms of howtheologians have accom-modated or rejectedmodernity

720 PAGESHARDCOVER 4021$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

ARMINIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

Roger Olson addressesthe myriad misunder-standings and misrep-resentations of classical

Arminian theologythrough the ages Irenicyet incisive he arguesthat classical Arminiantheology has a rightfulplace in the evangelicalchurch because it main-tains deep roots withinReformational theologyeven though it maintains

important differencesfrom Calvinism

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CLUB PRICE $1960EBOOK AVAILABLE

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SIN THAT SO EASILY ENTANGLES

How do we respond to this inescapable

part of the human condition

10 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ORIGINAL SIN

New Studies in

Biblical Theology

Henri Blocher

In this philosophicallysophisticated treatmentof the biblical evidence

for original sin HenriBlocher offers a robustresponse to the problemof evil Interacting withthe best theologicalthinking on the subjecthe shows that while thenature of original sinis a mysterymdasheven ariddlemdashonly belief in itmakes sense of evil andwrongdoing

158 PAGESPAPERBACK 2605$2200

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THE SMELL OF SIN

Don Everts

Why did Jesus paintsuch vivid pictures whenhe talked about sinAnd why did he makethem so soberingmdashand

downright gory at timesDon Everts seriouslytackles these stark imagescoming face to face with Jesusrsquo clear graphic theol-ogy of sin Reclaim anunderstanding of theseriousness of sin andcelebrate the differencethat this knowledge can

make in your daily life

141 PAGESPAPERBACK 2389$800

CLUB PRICE $560

SIGNATURE SINS

Michael Mangis

Sin is serious and specificand it doesnrsquot go awayon its own PsychologistMichael Mangis exploreswhy we get stuck in a

pattern of sin by look-ing at how we repeat onecore or signature sinagain and again He helpsus each uncover that sinand then looks at genderpersonality family back-ground and other influ-ences that shape our sinoffering further help in

breaking sin patterns

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CLUB PRICE $1260

SIN PRIDE amp SELF-ACCEPTANCE

Terry D Cooper

Do we love ourselvestoo much or too littleDemonstrating how theChristian doctrine of a

sinful and fallen human-ity sheds light on thehuman condition TerryD Cooper guides read-ers through the maze ofcompeting claims to aresolution that affirmsChristian convictionwhile critically engagingmodern psychological

theory

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111-800-843-9487

PROBLEM OF EVIL

Ever since evil entered the world wersquove

wrestled with the curse of suffering

SATAN AND THEPROBLEM OF EVIL

Gregory A Boyd

Gregory Boyd defendshis trinitarian warfaretheodicy with rigorousphilosophical reflec-

tion and insights fromhuman experience andscientific discoveryCritiquing the classicalCalvinist solution tothe problem of evil headvocates an alternativeunderstanding of Godrsquossovereignty and thereality of Satan that

sheds light on our fallenhuman condition

456 PAGESPAPERBACK 1550$3200

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EVIL AND THEJUSTICE OF GOD

N T Wright

N T Wright explores allaspects of evil and how itpresents itself in societytoday Fully grounded

in the story of the Oldand New Testaments thistimeless yet timely pre-sentation is provocativeand hopeful a fascinatinganalysis of and responseto the fundamental ques-tion of evil and justicethat faces believers

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GOD AND EVIL

Edited by Chad

Meister and

James K Dew Jr

Leading thinkers inChristian philosophyand apologetics take on

the problem of evil andsuffering Essays fromGregory Ganssle YenaLee Bruce Little GarryDeWeese R DouglasGeivett and others pro-vide critical engagementwith the New Atheistsand offer grounds forrenewed confidence in the

God who is ldquoacquaintedwith griefrdquo

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EBOOK AVAILABLE

SUFFERING ANDTHE SEARCH FORMEANING

Richard Rice

Suffering is deeplypersonal Why is thishappening to me How

can I respond to thepain and loss of friendsfamily and people in mycare Guiding readersthrough seven significanttheodicies Richard Riceuses theory and personalstories to help each of usform a response to suf-fering that is both intel-

lectually satisfying andpersonally authentic

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N E X T M O N T H

Law professor David Skeel shows how Christianity

explains the puzzles of life and Michael Reeves helps us

See the whole LBS collection at ivpresscomlifeguides

Stock upand Save

Now is the time to get all your favorite LifeGuidereg Bible Studiesmdashnew and oldmdashbefore the price

increases for the first time in ten years on April 1

$800Club price $560each

SERMON ONTHE MOUNT

JOHN STOTT

79 PAGES

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JAMES

ANDREW T

AND PHYLLIS J

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Rob Moll is an award-winning journalist and editor-at-large with

Christianity Today He has written extensively on health and health-careissues investing and personal f inance religion and rural America for

the Wall Street Journal Profitable Investing Books amp Culture and Leadership

Moll serves World Vision as communications officer to the president

2

2 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

THE NEUROSCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY

Award-winning journalist Rob Moll

reports on neuroscience findings that

show how our brains actually change and

adapt when engaged in spiritual practices

God has created our bodies to fulfil l theGreat Commandment we are hardwired

to commune with God and to have

compassion and community with others

Moll explores the neuroscience of prayer

how liturgy helps us worship why loving

God causes us to love others and how a lifeof love and service leads to the abundant

life for which we were created Just as our

physical bodies require exercise to stay

healthy so too can spiritual exercises and

practices revitalize our awareness of God

Heighten your spiritual senses and discover

how you have been designed for physicaland spiritual flourishing

217 pages paperback 3677 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120

This book will ship automatically unlessyou reply by March 16 2015

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 312

3

M A I N S E L E C T I O N

1-800-843-9487

PRAISE FOR WHAT YOUR BODY

KNOWS ABOUT GOD

ldquoThank God he has made us for glory that extends

to the tips of our toes and even to our neural pathways Read this and let your whole self rejoicerdquo

mdashKatelyn Beaty managing editor Christianity Today

ldquoRob Moll must have paid better attention in sci-

ence class than most of us did The result is a book I

literally could not stop referencing in my preaching

Science is seeing what faith has long knownmdashthat

discipleship can make us more sane healthy humanrdquo

mdashJason Byassee senior pastor Boone United

Methodist Church author Discerning the Body

The brain is in many ways like

a muscle growing stronger

the more it gets used In

spiritual practices the

attention required is what the

brain needs to grow

Lack of religious

involvement affects

mortality equivalent to

forty years of smoking

one pack of cigarettes

per day

The average college

student takes 21

milliseconds to begin

synchronizing her

movement unconsciously

with her friends

Infants just ten

minutes old will look

at faces longer than

at patterns that are

not faces

The brain doesnrsquot begin a

rapid heartbeat when

afraid We become afraid

when we experience

the rapid heartbeat

Spiritual activity

enhances our

brainrsquos ability to

recognize suffering

and respond in

action

God has

hardwired us to

commune with

him and to have

compassion and

community with

others

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 412

4

MAPPING HOLY GROUND

4

4 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ldquoThe Lord is my shepherdrdquo Thus begins the

most beloved of all Psalmsmdashand thus

begins a thousand-year journey through

the Bible Prophets apostles and Jesus

himself took up this image from Davidreshaping it developing it and applying it

in each of their contexts

Now Kenneth Bailey uses his celebrated

insights into Middle Eastern culture to

bring new light and life to our understand-

ing of this central Christian image With

nine Old and New Testament passages

Bailey reveals the literary artistry of the

Biblical writers and summarizes their key

theological features inviting us to experi-

ence a rich biblical feast of ethical theo-

logical and artistic delights

288 pages paperback 4063 $2400

CLUB PRICE $1680This book will ship automatically unless

you reply by March 16 2015

ENTER INTO A BELOVED PSALM

Kenneth Bailey (ThD Concordia Theological Seminary) is an author

and world-renowned lecturer in Middle Eastern New Testament studies

An ordained Presbyterian minister he serves as Canon Theologian of theAnglican Diocese of Pittsburgh and is the author of more than 150 works

in English and Arabic including Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes Open Hearts in

Bethlehem (A Christmas Musical) and The Cross amp the Prodigal

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 512

5

5

M A I N S E L E C T I O N

1-800-843-9487

AN EXCERPT

The scope of the texts involved in this

study has been for me quite daunting

Psalms three different prophets Jesus the

Four Evangelists and Peter are all a part

of the journey before us My intent in this

work is not a fully documented techni-

cal commentary on the passages involved

Rather our focus is on the unfolding of

the extraordinary story that is created

in Psalm 23 and repeated (with changes)across a thousand years down to the pen-

ning of 1 Peter Surely our task is to

understand as best we can the original

intent of various accounts of the good

shepherd and to strive to faithfully apply

those meanings when applicable to the

church and to the world in our day

PRAISE FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD

ldquoDeftly wielding the tools of biblical scholarship story-

telling and cultural exegesis This book is a treasure

trove of useable insights for preachers and teachers and a

devotional classic for daily disciples alikerdquo

mdashDaniel Meyer Christ Church Oakbrook IL

ldquoKen Bailey is the consummate expert on the cultural

context of first-century liferdquo

mdashGary Burge Wheaton College

ldquoIf you ever thought there was nothing more you could

ever learn or preach about the biblical image of the

good shepherd this book has an abundance of surprises

Again and again I thought lsquoWhy have I never seen

that beforersquomdashas Ken draws on his rich lifetimersquos

experience of Middle Eastern culture to explore biblical

textsrdquo

mdashChristopher J H Wright International

Ministries Director Langham Partnership

ALSO BY KENNETH BAILEY

THE CROSS amp THE PRODIGAL151 pages paperback 3281 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120

JESUS THROUGH MIDDLEEASTERN EYES443 pages paperback 2568 $3000CLUB PRICE $2100

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 612

6

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

I V P B O O K C L U B C O M6

ETERNAL LIVINGEdited by Gary W Moon

Curated by Dallas Willardrsquos long-time colleague and friend GaryMoon this medley of images snapshots and ldquoDallas-ismsrdquo willmove and motivate readers Whether influenced by him as a fam-ily member close friend advisor professor philosopher ministeror reformer contributors bring refreshing insight into not onlyWillardrsquos ideas and what shaped him but also to his contagioustheology of grace and joy

255 PAGES HARDCOVER3595

$2200CLUB PRICE $1540

EBOOK AVAILABLE

LANGUAGE FOR GOD IN PATRISTIC TRADITIONMark Sheridan

Mark Sheridan an expert in early Christianity explores how ancientChristian theologians interpreted Scripture in order to address the

problem of attributing human characteristics and emotions to GodSheridan brings the patristic tradition into conversation with mod-ern interpreters to show the abiding significance of its theologicalinterpretation for today

256 PAGES PAPERBACK 4064 $2600

CLUB PRICE $1820EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE PIETIST VISION OF CHRISTIANHIGHER EDUCATIONEdited by Christopher Gehrz

Pietism has long been ignored in evangelical scholarship In thisgroundbreaking volume scholars associated with the traditionpresent a distinctively Pietist approach to Christian higher educa-tion which emphasizes the transformation of the whole person for

service to God and neighbor In a pluralistic and polarized societysuch a vision is needed now more than ever

240 PAGES PAPERBACK 4071 $2600

CLUB PRICE $1820

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 712

TRUE YOUAdele Ahlberg Calhoun and Tracey D Bianchi

Pressure to perform and conform starts early in a womanrsquos lifeand never stops Designed to take you deeper with God on yourown or in a group of women these pages remind us that there isa beloved ldquotrue yourdquo waiting to be known in each of us and thatwe each have a unique story to tell This book helps us find our-selves our sense of community and our identity in God Twelve-session study guide included

191 PAGES PAPERBACK 4315 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

LUKEReformation Commentary on Scripture Series

Edited by Beth Kreitzer

In the newest RCS volume Beth Kreitzer leads readers through the

rich diversity of Reformation commentary on the Gospel of LukeReaders will be able to listen to both well-known and lesser-knownvoices from a variety of theological traditions including LutheransReformed Radicals Anglicans and Roman Catholics many ofwhose comments appear for the first time in English

LVI + 573 PAGES HARDCOVER 2966 $5000

CLUB PRICE $3500

PSALMS 1-72 amp PSALMS 73-150Kidner Classic Commentaries

Derek Kidner

For many the Psalms are the richest part of the Old TestamentHere Derek Kidner analyzes each psalm in depth commenting oninterpretative questions and bringing out the universal relevanceof the texts He also gives special help on the psalmistsrsquo cries forvengeance Both formerly part of the Tyndale Old Testament

Commentaries series these fresh and penetrating guides will inspireand deepen personal worship

196 PAGES PAPERBACK 2937 $1800

242 PAGES PAPERBACK 2938 $1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

1-800-843-9487

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

7

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8 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

DEVELOP A MIND FOR GOD

ldquoJesus replied lsquoYou must love the LORD your God with

all your heart all your soul and all your mindrsquo rdquo

mdashMatthew 2237 (983150983148983156)

VIRTUOUS MINDS

Philip E Dow

What does it meanto love God with allof our minds Teacher-administrator PhilipDow explores the impli-

cations of setting intel-lectual character (ratherthan intellectual content )at the heart of our edu-cational programs Withample stories and prac-tical suggestions Dowshows how intellectualvirtues like tenacitycarefulness and curiosity

are teachable traits thatcan produce good lives

208 PAGESPAPERBACK 2714$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

HABITS OFTHE MIND

James W Sire

Because Jesus was thesmartest man who everlived argues James WSire we should learn to

think as well as we canIn this book he offers aninsiderrsquos view of learninghow to think well forthe glory of God andhis kingdom Sire showsyou how to cultivateintellectual virtues anddisciplinesmdashhabitsof mindmdashthat will

strengthen you in pursuitof your calling

263 PAGESPAPERBACK 2273$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

YOUR MINDMATTERS

John Stott

Foreword by

Mark A Noll

ldquoKnowledge is indispens-able to Christian lifeand servicerdquo writes JohnStott ldquoIf we do not usethe mind which God hasgiven us we condemnourselves to spiritualsuperficialityrdquo In thisclassic introduction toChristian thinking JohnStott makes a forcefulappeal for Christian dis-cipleship that engages themind as well as the heart

93 PAGESPAPERBACK 3408$700

CLUB PRICE $490EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE PASSIONATEINTELLECT

Alister McGrath

Alister McGrath explainshow Christian thinkingcan and must have apositive role in shaping

nourishing and safe-guarding the Christianvision of reality Withthis in our grasp wehave the capacity forrobust intellectual andcultural engagementconfidently entering thepublic sphere of ideaswhere atheism postmod-

ernism and science comeinto play

210 PAGESPAPERBACK 3675$1600

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ROGER E OLSON

ldquoYou donrsquot have to be a lsquopaid theologianrsquo to understand

Roger Olsonrsquos presentation of Christian theologyrdquo

mdashDennis Okholm Wheaton College

THE STORY OFCHRISTIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

History is made upof storiesmdashnarrativesthat recount the events

ideas and lives that haveshaped religions andnations TheologianRoger Olson believesthat the history ofChristian theologyshould be told as such astory with thick plotsexciting twists interest-ing people fascinatingideas and the commonthread of salvation

652 PAGESHARDCOVER 1505$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE MOSAIC OFCHRISTIAN BELIEF

Roger E Olson

Providing this compan-ion volume to his earlierwork The Story of ChristianTheology Olson themati-

cally traces the contoursof Christian beliefdown through the agesrevealing a pattern ofboth unity and diversitySpecifically written withthe nonspecialist in mindOlson has masterfullysketched out the contoursof Christian faith with

simplicity while avoidingoversimplification

367 PAGESHARDCOVER 2695$3400

CLUB PRICE $2380EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE JOURNEYOF MODERNTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

In this major revision andexpansion of the classic20th Century Theology co-

authored with Stanley JGrenz Roger Olson tellsthe full story of moderntheology from Descartesto Caputo from theKantian revolution topostmodernism nowrecast in terms of howtheologians have accom-modated or rejectedmodernity

720 PAGESHARDCOVER 4021$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

ARMINIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

Roger Olson addressesthe myriad misunder-standings and misrep-resentations of classical

Arminian theologythrough the ages Irenicyet incisive he arguesthat classical Arminiantheology has a rightfulplace in the evangelicalchurch because it main-tains deep roots withinReformational theologyeven though it maintains

important differencesfrom Calvinism

250 PAGESHARDCOVER 2841$2800

CLUB PRICE $1960EBOOK AVAILABLE

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SIN THAT SO EASILY ENTANGLES

How do we respond to this inescapable

part of the human condition

10 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ORIGINAL SIN

New Studies in

Biblical Theology

Henri Blocher

In this philosophicallysophisticated treatmentof the biblical evidence

for original sin HenriBlocher offers a robustresponse to the problemof evil Interacting withthe best theologicalthinking on the subjecthe shows that while thenature of original sinis a mysterymdasheven ariddlemdashonly belief in itmakes sense of evil andwrongdoing

158 PAGESPAPERBACK 2605$2200

CLUB PRICE $1540

THE SMELL OF SIN

Don Everts

Why did Jesus paintsuch vivid pictures whenhe talked about sinAnd why did he makethem so soberingmdashand

downright gory at timesDon Everts seriouslytackles these stark imagescoming face to face with Jesusrsquo clear graphic theol-ogy of sin Reclaim anunderstanding of theseriousness of sin andcelebrate the differencethat this knowledge can

make in your daily life

141 PAGESPAPERBACK 2389$800

CLUB PRICE $560

SIGNATURE SINS

Michael Mangis

Sin is serious and specificand it doesnrsquot go awayon its own PsychologistMichael Mangis exploreswhy we get stuck in a

pattern of sin by look-ing at how we repeat onecore or signature sinagain and again He helpsus each uncover that sinand then looks at genderpersonality family back-ground and other influ-ences that shape our sinoffering further help in

breaking sin patterns

244 PAGESPAPERBACK 3515$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

SIN PRIDE amp SELF-ACCEPTANCE

Terry D Cooper

Do we love ourselvestoo much or too littleDemonstrating how theChristian doctrine of a

sinful and fallen human-ity sheds light on thehuman condition TerryD Cooper guides read-ers through the maze ofcompeting claims to aresolution that affirmsChristian convictionwhile critically engagingmodern psychological

theory

X + 180 PAGESPAPERBACK 2728$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

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111-800-843-9487

PROBLEM OF EVIL

Ever since evil entered the world wersquove

wrestled with the curse of suffering

SATAN AND THEPROBLEM OF EVIL

Gregory A Boyd

Gregory Boyd defendshis trinitarian warfaretheodicy with rigorousphilosophical reflec-

tion and insights fromhuman experience andscientific discoveryCritiquing the classicalCalvinist solution tothe problem of evil headvocates an alternativeunderstanding of Godrsquossovereignty and thereality of Satan that

sheds light on our fallenhuman condition

456 PAGESPAPERBACK 1550$3200

CLUB PRICE $2240EBOOK AVAILABLE

EVIL AND THEJUSTICE OF GOD

N T Wright

N T Wright explores allaspects of evil and how itpresents itself in societytoday Fully grounded

in the story of the Oldand New Testaments thistimeless yet timely pre-sentation is provocativeand hopeful a fascinatinganalysis of and responseto the fundamental ques-tion of evil and justicethat faces believers

176 PAGESPAPERBACK 3415$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

GOD AND EVIL

Edited by Chad

Meister and

James K Dew Jr

Leading thinkers inChristian philosophyand apologetics take on

the problem of evil andsuffering Essays fromGregory Ganssle YenaLee Bruce Little GarryDeWeese R DouglasGeivett and others pro-vide critical engagementwith the New Atheistsand offer grounds forrenewed confidence in the

God who is ldquoacquaintedwith griefrdquo

360 PAGESPAPERBACK 3784$2000

CLUB PRICE $1400

EBOOK AVAILABLE

SUFFERING ANDTHE SEARCH FORMEANING

Richard Rice

Suffering is deeplypersonal Why is thishappening to me How

can I respond to thepain and loss of friendsfamily and people in mycare Guiding readersthrough seven significanttheodicies Richard Riceuses theory and personalstories to help each of usform a response to suf-fering that is both intel-

lectually satisfying andpersonally authentic

170 PAGESPAPERBACK 4037$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

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N E X T M O N T H

Law professor David Skeel shows how Christianity

explains the puzzles of life and Michael Reeves helps us

See the whole LBS collection at ivpresscomlifeguides

Stock upand Save

Now is the time to get all your favorite LifeGuidereg Bible Studiesmdashnew and oldmdashbefore the price

increases for the first time in ten years on April 1

$800Club price $560each

SERMON ONTHE MOUNT

JOHN STOTT

79 PAGES

3036

EBOOK AVAILABLE

JAMES

ANDREW T

AND PHYLLIS J

LE PEAU

64 PAGES

3018

PARABLES

JOHN WHITE

64 PAGES

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JOHN

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

120 PAGES

3006

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ROMANS

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KUHATSCHEK

96 PAGES

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GROWING

OLDER amp WISER

DALE AND

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64 PAGES

3044

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PROVERBS

WILLIAM MOUSER

80 PAGES

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DOUGLAS

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EUGENE H

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64 PAGES

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3

M A I N S E L E C T I O N

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PRAISE FOR WHAT YOUR BODY

KNOWS ABOUT GOD

ldquoThank God he has made us for glory that extends

to the tips of our toes and even to our neural pathways Read this and let your whole self rejoicerdquo

mdashKatelyn Beaty managing editor Christianity Today

ldquoRob Moll must have paid better attention in sci-

ence class than most of us did The result is a book I

literally could not stop referencing in my preaching

Science is seeing what faith has long knownmdashthat

discipleship can make us more sane healthy humanrdquo

mdashJason Byassee senior pastor Boone United

Methodist Church author Discerning the Body

The brain is in many ways like

a muscle growing stronger

the more it gets used In

spiritual practices the

attention required is what the

brain needs to grow

Lack of religious

involvement affects

mortality equivalent to

forty years of smoking

one pack of cigarettes

per day

The average college

student takes 21

milliseconds to begin

synchronizing her

movement unconsciously

with her friends

Infants just ten

minutes old will look

at faces longer than

at patterns that are

not faces

The brain doesnrsquot begin a

rapid heartbeat when

afraid We become afraid

when we experience

the rapid heartbeat

Spiritual activity

enhances our

brainrsquos ability to

recognize suffering

and respond in

action

God has

hardwired us to

commune with

him and to have

compassion and

community with

others

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4

MAPPING HOLY GROUND

4

4 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ldquoThe Lord is my shepherdrdquo Thus begins the

most beloved of all Psalmsmdashand thus

begins a thousand-year journey through

the Bible Prophets apostles and Jesus

himself took up this image from Davidreshaping it developing it and applying it

in each of their contexts

Now Kenneth Bailey uses his celebrated

insights into Middle Eastern culture to

bring new light and life to our understand-

ing of this central Christian image With

nine Old and New Testament passages

Bailey reveals the literary artistry of the

Biblical writers and summarizes their key

theological features inviting us to experi-

ence a rich biblical feast of ethical theo-

logical and artistic delights

288 pages paperback 4063 $2400

CLUB PRICE $1680This book will ship automatically unless

you reply by March 16 2015

ENTER INTO A BELOVED PSALM

Kenneth Bailey (ThD Concordia Theological Seminary) is an author

and world-renowned lecturer in Middle Eastern New Testament studies

An ordained Presbyterian minister he serves as Canon Theologian of theAnglican Diocese of Pittsburgh and is the author of more than 150 works

in English and Arabic including Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes Open Hearts in

Bethlehem (A Christmas Musical) and The Cross amp the Prodigal

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5

5

M A I N S E L E C T I O N

1-800-843-9487

AN EXCERPT

The scope of the texts involved in this

study has been for me quite daunting

Psalms three different prophets Jesus the

Four Evangelists and Peter are all a part

of the journey before us My intent in this

work is not a fully documented techni-

cal commentary on the passages involved

Rather our focus is on the unfolding of

the extraordinary story that is created

in Psalm 23 and repeated (with changes)across a thousand years down to the pen-

ning of 1 Peter Surely our task is to

understand as best we can the original

intent of various accounts of the good

shepherd and to strive to faithfully apply

those meanings when applicable to the

church and to the world in our day

PRAISE FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD

ldquoDeftly wielding the tools of biblical scholarship story-

telling and cultural exegesis This book is a treasure

trove of useable insights for preachers and teachers and a

devotional classic for daily disciples alikerdquo

mdashDaniel Meyer Christ Church Oakbrook IL

ldquoKen Bailey is the consummate expert on the cultural

context of first-century liferdquo

mdashGary Burge Wheaton College

ldquoIf you ever thought there was nothing more you could

ever learn or preach about the biblical image of the

good shepherd this book has an abundance of surprises

Again and again I thought lsquoWhy have I never seen

that beforersquomdashas Ken draws on his rich lifetimersquos

experience of Middle Eastern culture to explore biblical

textsrdquo

mdashChristopher J H Wright International

Ministries Director Langham Partnership

ALSO BY KENNETH BAILEY

THE CROSS amp THE PRODIGAL151 pages paperback 3281 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120

JESUS THROUGH MIDDLEEASTERN EYES443 pages paperback 2568 $3000CLUB PRICE $2100

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6

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

I V P B O O K C L U B C O M6

ETERNAL LIVINGEdited by Gary W Moon

Curated by Dallas Willardrsquos long-time colleague and friend GaryMoon this medley of images snapshots and ldquoDallas-ismsrdquo willmove and motivate readers Whether influenced by him as a fam-ily member close friend advisor professor philosopher ministeror reformer contributors bring refreshing insight into not onlyWillardrsquos ideas and what shaped him but also to his contagioustheology of grace and joy

255 PAGES HARDCOVER3595

$2200CLUB PRICE $1540

EBOOK AVAILABLE

LANGUAGE FOR GOD IN PATRISTIC TRADITIONMark Sheridan

Mark Sheridan an expert in early Christianity explores how ancientChristian theologians interpreted Scripture in order to address the

problem of attributing human characteristics and emotions to GodSheridan brings the patristic tradition into conversation with mod-ern interpreters to show the abiding significance of its theologicalinterpretation for today

256 PAGES PAPERBACK 4064 $2600

CLUB PRICE $1820EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE PIETIST VISION OF CHRISTIANHIGHER EDUCATIONEdited by Christopher Gehrz

Pietism has long been ignored in evangelical scholarship In thisgroundbreaking volume scholars associated with the traditionpresent a distinctively Pietist approach to Christian higher educa-tion which emphasizes the transformation of the whole person for

service to God and neighbor In a pluralistic and polarized societysuch a vision is needed now more than ever

240 PAGES PAPERBACK 4071 $2600

CLUB PRICE $1820

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TRUE YOUAdele Ahlberg Calhoun and Tracey D Bianchi

Pressure to perform and conform starts early in a womanrsquos lifeand never stops Designed to take you deeper with God on yourown or in a group of women these pages remind us that there isa beloved ldquotrue yourdquo waiting to be known in each of us and thatwe each have a unique story to tell This book helps us find our-selves our sense of community and our identity in God Twelve-session study guide included

191 PAGES PAPERBACK 4315 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

LUKEReformation Commentary on Scripture Series

Edited by Beth Kreitzer

In the newest RCS volume Beth Kreitzer leads readers through the

rich diversity of Reformation commentary on the Gospel of LukeReaders will be able to listen to both well-known and lesser-knownvoices from a variety of theological traditions including LutheransReformed Radicals Anglicans and Roman Catholics many ofwhose comments appear for the first time in English

LVI + 573 PAGES HARDCOVER 2966 $5000

CLUB PRICE $3500

PSALMS 1-72 amp PSALMS 73-150Kidner Classic Commentaries

Derek Kidner

For many the Psalms are the richest part of the Old TestamentHere Derek Kidner analyzes each psalm in depth commenting oninterpretative questions and bringing out the universal relevanceof the texts He also gives special help on the psalmistsrsquo cries forvengeance Both formerly part of the Tyndale Old Testament

Commentaries series these fresh and penetrating guides will inspireand deepen personal worship

196 PAGES PAPERBACK 2937 $1800

242 PAGES PAPERBACK 2938 $1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

1-800-843-9487

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

7

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8 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

DEVELOP A MIND FOR GOD

ldquoJesus replied lsquoYou must love the LORD your God with

all your heart all your soul and all your mindrsquo rdquo

mdashMatthew 2237 (983150983148983156)

VIRTUOUS MINDS

Philip E Dow

What does it meanto love God with allof our minds Teacher-administrator PhilipDow explores the impli-

cations of setting intel-lectual character (ratherthan intellectual content )at the heart of our edu-cational programs Withample stories and prac-tical suggestions Dowshows how intellectualvirtues like tenacitycarefulness and curiosity

are teachable traits thatcan produce good lives

208 PAGESPAPERBACK 2714$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

HABITS OFTHE MIND

James W Sire

Because Jesus was thesmartest man who everlived argues James WSire we should learn to

think as well as we canIn this book he offers aninsiderrsquos view of learninghow to think well forthe glory of God andhis kingdom Sire showsyou how to cultivateintellectual virtues anddisciplinesmdashhabitsof mindmdashthat will

strengthen you in pursuitof your calling

263 PAGESPAPERBACK 2273$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

YOUR MINDMATTERS

John Stott

Foreword by

Mark A Noll

ldquoKnowledge is indispens-able to Christian lifeand servicerdquo writes JohnStott ldquoIf we do not usethe mind which God hasgiven us we condemnourselves to spiritualsuperficialityrdquo In thisclassic introduction toChristian thinking JohnStott makes a forcefulappeal for Christian dis-cipleship that engages themind as well as the heart

93 PAGESPAPERBACK 3408$700

CLUB PRICE $490EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE PASSIONATEINTELLECT

Alister McGrath

Alister McGrath explainshow Christian thinkingcan and must have apositive role in shaping

nourishing and safe-guarding the Christianvision of reality Withthis in our grasp wehave the capacity forrobust intellectual andcultural engagementconfidently entering thepublic sphere of ideaswhere atheism postmod-

ernism and science comeinto play

210 PAGESPAPERBACK 3675$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

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1-800-843-9487 9

ROGER E OLSON

ldquoYou donrsquot have to be a lsquopaid theologianrsquo to understand

Roger Olsonrsquos presentation of Christian theologyrdquo

mdashDennis Okholm Wheaton College

THE STORY OFCHRISTIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

History is made upof storiesmdashnarrativesthat recount the events

ideas and lives that haveshaped religions andnations TheologianRoger Olson believesthat the history ofChristian theologyshould be told as such astory with thick plotsexciting twists interest-ing people fascinatingideas and the commonthread of salvation

652 PAGESHARDCOVER 1505$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE MOSAIC OFCHRISTIAN BELIEF

Roger E Olson

Providing this compan-ion volume to his earlierwork The Story of ChristianTheology Olson themati-

cally traces the contoursof Christian beliefdown through the agesrevealing a pattern ofboth unity and diversitySpecifically written withthe nonspecialist in mindOlson has masterfullysketched out the contoursof Christian faith with

simplicity while avoidingoversimplification

367 PAGESHARDCOVER 2695$3400

CLUB PRICE $2380EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE JOURNEYOF MODERNTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

In this major revision andexpansion of the classic20th Century Theology co-

authored with Stanley JGrenz Roger Olson tellsthe full story of moderntheology from Descartesto Caputo from theKantian revolution topostmodernism nowrecast in terms of howtheologians have accom-modated or rejectedmodernity

720 PAGESHARDCOVER 4021$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

ARMINIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

Roger Olson addressesthe myriad misunder-standings and misrep-resentations of classical

Arminian theologythrough the ages Irenicyet incisive he arguesthat classical Arminiantheology has a rightfulplace in the evangelicalchurch because it main-tains deep roots withinReformational theologyeven though it maintains

important differencesfrom Calvinism

250 PAGESHARDCOVER 2841$2800

CLUB PRICE $1960EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1012

SIN THAT SO EASILY ENTANGLES

How do we respond to this inescapable

part of the human condition

10 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ORIGINAL SIN

New Studies in

Biblical Theology

Henri Blocher

In this philosophicallysophisticated treatmentof the biblical evidence

for original sin HenriBlocher offers a robustresponse to the problemof evil Interacting withthe best theologicalthinking on the subjecthe shows that while thenature of original sinis a mysterymdasheven ariddlemdashonly belief in itmakes sense of evil andwrongdoing

158 PAGESPAPERBACK 2605$2200

CLUB PRICE $1540

THE SMELL OF SIN

Don Everts

Why did Jesus paintsuch vivid pictures whenhe talked about sinAnd why did he makethem so soberingmdashand

downright gory at timesDon Everts seriouslytackles these stark imagescoming face to face with Jesusrsquo clear graphic theol-ogy of sin Reclaim anunderstanding of theseriousness of sin andcelebrate the differencethat this knowledge can

make in your daily life

141 PAGESPAPERBACK 2389$800

CLUB PRICE $560

SIGNATURE SINS

Michael Mangis

Sin is serious and specificand it doesnrsquot go awayon its own PsychologistMichael Mangis exploreswhy we get stuck in a

pattern of sin by look-ing at how we repeat onecore or signature sinagain and again He helpsus each uncover that sinand then looks at genderpersonality family back-ground and other influ-ences that shape our sinoffering further help in

breaking sin patterns

244 PAGESPAPERBACK 3515$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

SIN PRIDE amp SELF-ACCEPTANCE

Terry D Cooper

Do we love ourselvestoo much or too littleDemonstrating how theChristian doctrine of a

sinful and fallen human-ity sheds light on thehuman condition TerryD Cooper guides read-ers through the maze ofcompeting claims to aresolution that affirmsChristian convictionwhile critically engagingmodern psychological

theory

X + 180 PAGESPAPERBACK 2728$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1112

111-800-843-9487

PROBLEM OF EVIL

Ever since evil entered the world wersquove

wrestled with the curse of suffering

SATAN AND THEPROBLEM OF EVIL

Gregory A Boyd

Gregory Boyd defendshis trinitarian warfaretheodicy with rigorousphilosophical reflec-

tion and insights fromhuman experience andscientific discoveryCritiquing the classicalCalvinist solution tothe problem of evil headvocates an alternativeunderstanding of Godrsquossovereignty and thereality of Satan that

sheds light on our fallenhuman condition

456 PAGESPAPERBACK 1550$3200

CLUB PRICE $2240EBOOK AVAILABLE

EVIL AND THEJUSTICE OF GOD

N T Wright

N T Wright explores allaspects of evil and how itpresents itself in societytoday Fully grounded

in the story of the Oldand New Testaments thistimeless yet timely pre-sentation is provocativeand hopeful a fascinatinganalysis of and responseto the fundamental ques-tion of evil and justicethat faces believers

176 PAGESPAPERBACK 3415$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

GOD AND EVIL

Edited by Chad

Meister and

James K Dew Jr

Leading thinkers inChristian philosophyand apologetics take on

the problem of evil andsuffering Essays fromGregory Ganssle YenaLee Bruce Little GarryDeWeese R DouglasGeivett and others pro-vide critical engagementwith the New Atheistsand offer grounds forrenewed confidence in the

God who is ldquoacquaintedwith griefrdquo

360 PAGESPAPERBACK 3784$2000

CLUB PRICE $1400

EBOOK AVAILABLE

SUFFERING ANDTHE SEARCH FORMEANING

Richard Rice

Suffering is deeplypersonal Why is thishappening to me How

can I respond to thepain and loss of friendsfamily and people in mycare Guiding readersthrough seven significanttheodicies Richard Riceuses theory and personalstories to help each of usform a response to suf-fering that is both intel-

lectually satisfying andpersonally authentic

170 PAGESPAPERBACK 4037$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1212

N E X T M O N T H

Law professor David Skeel shows how Christianity

explains the puzzles of life and Michael Reeves helps us

See the whole LBS collection at ivpresscomlifeguides

Stock upand Save

Now is the time to get all your favorite LifeGuidereg Bible Studiesmdashnew and oldmdashbefore the price

increases for the first time in ten years on April 1

$800Club price $560each

SERMON ONTHE MOUNT

JOHN STOTT

79 PAGES

3036

EBOOK AVAILABLE

JAMES

ANDREW T

AND PHYLLIS J

LE PEAU

64 PAGES

3018

PARABLES

JOHN WHITE

64 PAGES

3037

JOHN

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

120 PAGES

3006

EBOOK AVAILABLE

ROMANS

JACK

KUHATSCHEK

96 PAGES

3008

EBOOK AVAILABLE

GROWING

OLDER amp WISER

DALE AND

SANDY LARSEN

64 PAGES

3044

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PROVERBS

WILLIAM MOUSER

80 PAGES

3026

EBOOK AVAILABLE

DANIEL

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

64 PAGES

3031

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PSALMS

EUGENE H

PETERSON

64 PAGES

3034

EBOOK AVAILABLE

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4

MAPPING HOLY GROUND

4

4 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ldquoThe Lord is my shepherdrdquo Thus begins the

most beloved of all Psalmsmdashand thus

begins a thousand-year journey through

the Bible Prophets apostles and Jesus

himself took up this image from Davidreshaping it developing it and applying it

in each of their contexts

Now Kenneth Bailey uses his celebrated

insights into Middle Eastern culture to

bring new light and life to our understand-

ing of this central Christian image With

nine Old and New Testament passages

Bailey reveals the literary artistry of the

Biblical writers and summarizes their key

theological features inviting us to experi-

ence a rich biblical feast of ethical theo-

logical and artistic delights

288 pages paperback 4063 $2400

CLUB PRICE $1680This book will ship automatically unless

you reply by March 16 2015

ENTER INTO A BELOVED PSALM

Kenneth Bailey (ThD Concordia Theological Seminary) is an author

and world-renowned lecturer in Middle Eastern New Testament studies

An ordained Presbyterian minister he serves as Canon Theologian of theAnglican Diocese of Pittsburgh and is the author of more than 150 works

in English and Arabic including Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes Open Hearts in

Bethlehem (A Christmas Musical) and The Cross amp the Prodigal

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5

5

M A I N S E L E C T I O N

1-800-843-9487

AN EXCERPT

The scope of the texts involved in this

study has been for me quite daunting

Psalms three different prophets Jesus the

Four Evangelists and Peter are all a part

of the journey before us My intent in this

work is not a fully documented techni-

cal commentary on the passages involved

Rather our focus is on the unfolding of

the extraordinary story that is created

in Psalm 23 and repeated (with changes)across a thousand years down to the pen-

ning of 1 Peter Surely our task is to

understand as best we can the original

intent of various accounts of the good

shepherd and to strive to faithfully apply

those meanings when applicable to the

church and to the world in our day

PRAISE FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD

ldquoDeftly wielding the tools of biblical scholarship story-

telling and cultural exegesis This book is a treasure

trove of useable insights for preachers and teachers and a

devotional classic for daily disciples alikerdquo

mdashDaniel Meyer Christ Church Oakbrook IL

ldquoKen Bailey is the consummate expert on the cultural

context of first-century liferdquo

mdashGary Burge Wheaton College

ldquoIf you ever thought there was nothing more you could

ever learn or preach about the biblical image of the

good shepherd this book has an abundance of surprises

Again and again I thought lsquoWhy have I never seen

that beforersquomdashas Ken draws on his rich lifetimersquos

experience of Middle Eastern culture to explore biblical

textsrdquo

mdashChristopher J H Wright International

Ministries Director Langham Partnership

ALSO BY KENNETH BAILEY

THE CROSS amp THE PRODIGAL151 pages paperback 3281 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120

JESUS THROUGH MIDDLEEASTERN EYES443 pages paperback 2568 $3000CLUB PRICE $2100

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6

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

I V P B O O K C L U B C O M6

ETERNAL LIVINGEdited by Gary W Moon

Curated by Dallas Willardrsquos long-time colleague and friend GaryMoon this medley of images snapshots and ldquoDallas-ismsrdquo willmove and motivate readers Whether influenced by him as a fam-ily member close friend advisor professor philosopher ministeror reformer contributors bring refreshing insight into not onlyWillardrsquos ideas and what shaped him but also to his contagioustheology of grace and joy

255 PAGES HARDCOVER3595

$2200CLUB PRICE $1540

EBOOK AVAILABLE

LANGUAGE FOR GOD IN PATRISTIC TRADITIONMark Sheridan

Mark Sheridan an expert in early Christianity explores how ancientChristian theologians interpreted Scripture in order to address the

problem of attributing human characteristics and emotions to GodSheridan brings the patristic tradition into conversation with mod-ern interpreters to show the abiding significance of its theologicalinterpretation for today

256 PAGES PAPERBACK 4064 $2600

CLUB PRICE $1820EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE PIETIST VISION OF CHRISTIANHIGHER EDUCATIONEdited by Christopher Gehrz

Pietism has long been ignored in evangelical scholarship In thisgroundbreaking volume scholars associated with the traditionpresent a distinctively Pietist approach to Christian higher educa-tion which emphasizes the transformation of the whole person for

service to God and neighbor In a pluralistic and polarized societysuch a vision is needed now more than ever

240 PAGES PAPERBACK 4071 $2600

CLUB PRICE $1820

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TRUE YOUAdele Ahlberg Calhoun and Tracey D Bianchi

Pressure to perform and conform starts early in a womanrsquos lifeand never stops Designed to take you deeper with God on yourown or in a group of women these pages remind us that there isa beloved ldquotrue yourdquo waiting to be known in each of us and thatwe each have a unique story to tell This book helps us find our-selves our sense of community and our identity in God Twelve-session study guide included

191 PAGES PAPERBACK 4315 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

LUKEReformation Commentary on Scripture Series

Edited by Beth Kreitzer

In the newest RCS volume Beth Kreitzer leads readers through the

rich diversity of Reformation commentary on the Gospel of LukeReaders will be able to listen to both well-known and lesser-knownvoices from a variety of theological traditions including LutheransReformed Radicals Anglicans and Roman Catholics many ofwhose comments appear for the first time in English

LVI + 573 PAGES HARDCOVER 2966 $5000

CLUB PRICE $3500

PSALMS 1-72 amp PSALMS 73-150Kidner Classic Commentaries

Derek Kidner

For many the Psalms are the richest part of the Old TestamentHere Derek Kidner analyzes each psalm in depth commenting oninterpretative questions and bringing out the universal relevanceof the texts He also gives special help on the psalmistsrsquo cries forvengeance Both formerly part of the Tyndale Old Testament

Commentaries series these fresh and penetrating guides will inspireand deepen personal worship

196 PAGES PAPERBACK 2937 $1800

242 PAGES PAPERBACK 2938 $1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

1-800-843-9487

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

7

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8 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

DEVELOP A MIND FOR GOD

ldquoJesus replied lsquoYou must love the LORD your God with

all your heart all your soul and all your mindrsquo rdquo

mdashMatthew 2237 (983150983148983156)

VIRTUOUS MINDS

Philip E Dow

What does it meanto love God with allof our minds Teacher-administrator PhilipDow explores the impli-

cations of setting intel-lectual character (ratherthan intellectual content )at the heart of our edu-cational programs Withample stories and prac-tical suggestions Dowshows how intellectualvirtues like tenacitycarefulness and curiosity

are teachable traits thatcan produce good lives

208 PAGESPAPERBACK 2714$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

HABITS OFTHE MIND

James W Sire

Because Jesus was thesmartest man who everlived argues James WSire we should learn to

think as well as we canIn this book he offers aninsiderrsquos view of learninghow to think well forthe glory of God andhis kingdom Sire showsyou how to cultivateintellectual virtues anddisciplinesmdashhabitsof mindmdashthat will

strengthen you in pursuitof your calling

263 PAGESPAPERBACK 2273$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

YOUR MINDMATTERS

John Stott

Foreword by

Mark A Noll

ldquoKnowledge is indispens-able to Christian lifeand servicerdquo writes JohnStott ldquoIf we do not usethe mind which God hasgiven us we condemnourselves to spiritualsuperficialityrdquo In thisclassic introduction toChristian thinking JohnStott makes a forcefulappeal for Christian dis-cipleship that engages themind as well as the heart

93 PAGESPAPERBACK 3408$700

CLUB PRICE $490EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE PASSIONATEINTELLECT

Alister McGrath

Alister McGrath explainshow Christian thinkingcan and must have apositive role in shaping

nourishing and safe-guarding the Christianvision of reality Withthis in our grasp wehave the capacity forrobust intellectual andcultural engagementconfidently entering thepublic sphere of ideaswhere atheism postmod-

ernism and science comeinto play

210 PAGESPAPERBACK 3675$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

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1-800-843-9487 9

ROGER E OLSON

ldquoYou donrsquot have to be a lsquopaid theologianrsquo to understand

Roger Olsonrsquos presentation of Christian theologyrdquo

mdashDennis Okholm Wheaton College

THE STORY OFCHRISTIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

History is made upof storiesmdashnarrativesthat recount the events

ideas and lives that haveshaped religions andnations TheologianRoger Olson believesthat the history ofChristian theologyshould be told as such astory with thick plotsexciting twists interest-ing people fascinatingideas and the commonthread of salvation

652 PAGESHARDCOVER 1505$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE MOSAIC OFCHRISTIAN BELIEF

Roger E Olson

Providing this compan-ion volume to his earlierwork The Story of ChristianTheology Olson themati-

cally traces the contoursof Christian beliefdown through the agesrevealing a pattern ofboth unity and diversitySpecifically written withthe nonspecialist in mindOlson has masterfullysketched out the contoursof Christian faith with

simplicity while avoidingoversimplification

367 PAGESHARDCOVER 2695$3400

CLUB PRICE $2380EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE JOURNEYOF MODERNTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

In this major revision andexpansion of the classic20th Century Theology co-

authored with Stanley JGrenz Roger Olson tellsthe full story of moderntheology from Descartesto Caputo from theKantian revolution topostmodernism nowrecast in terms of howtheologians have accom-modated or rejectedmodernity

720 PAGESHARDCOVER 4021$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

ARMINIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

Roger Olson addressesthe myriad misunder-standings and misrep-resentations of classical

Arminian theologythrough the ages Irenicyet incisive he arguesthat classical Arminiantheology has a rightfulplace in the evangelicalchurch because it main-tains deep roots withinReformational theologyeven though it maintains

important differencesfrom Calvinism

250 PAGESHARDCOVER 2841$2800

CLUB PRICE $1960EBOOK AVAILABLE

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SIN THAT SO EASILY ENTANGLES

How do we respond to this inescapable

part of the human condition

10 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ORIGINAL SIN

New Studies in

Biblical Theology

Henri Blocher

In this philosophicallysophisticated treatmentof the biblical evidence

for original sin HenriBlocher offers a robustresponse to the problemof evil Interacting withthe best theologicalthinking on the subjecthe shows that while thenature of original sinis a mysterymdasheven ariddlemdashonly belief in itmakes sense of evil andwrongdoing

158 PAGESPAPERBACK 2605$2200

CLUB PRICE $1540

THE SMELL OF SIN

Don Everts

Why did Jesus paintsuch vivid pictures whenhe talked about sinAnd why did he makethem so soberingmdashand

downright gory at timesDon Everts seriouslytackles these stark imagescoming face to face with Jesusrsquo clear graphic theol-ogy of sin Reclaim anunderstanding of theseriousness of sin andcelebrate the differencethat this knowledge can

make in your daily life

141 PAGESPAPERBACK 2389$800

CLUB PRICE $560

SIGNATURE SINS

Michael Mangis

Sin is serious and specificand it doesnrsquot go awayon its own PsychologistMichael Mangis exploreswhy we get stuck in a

pattern of sin by look-ing at how we repeat onecore or signature sinagain and again He helpsus each uncover that sinand then looks at genderpersonality family back-ground and other influ-ences that shape our sinoffering further help in

breaking sin patterns

244 PAGESPAPERBACK 3515$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

SIN PRIDE amp SELF-ACCEPTANCE

Terry D Cooper

Do we love ourselvestoo much or too littleDemonstrating how theChristian doctrine of a

sinful and fallen human-ity sheds light on thehuman condition TerryD Cooper guides read-ers through the maze ofcompeting claims to aresolution that affirmsChristian convictionwhile critically engagingmodern psychological

theory

X + 180 PAGESPAPERBACK 2728$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1112

111-800-843-9487

PROBLEM OF EVIL

Ever since evil entered the world wersquove

wrestled with the curse of suffering

SATAN AND THEPROBLEM OF EVIL

Gregory A Boyd

Gregory Boyd defendshis trinitarian warfaretheodicy with rigorousphilosophical reflec-

tion and insights fromhuman experience andscientific discoveryCritiquing the classicalCalvinist solution tothe problem of evil headvocates an alternativeunderstanding of Godrsquossovereignty and thereality of Satan that

sheds light on our fallenhuman condition

456 PAGESPAPERBACK 1550$3200

CLUB PRICE $2240EBOOK AVAILABLE

EVIL AND THEJUSTICE OF GOD

N T Wright

N T Wright explores allaspects of evil and how itpresents itself in societytoday Fully grounded

in the story of the Oldand New Testaments thistimeless yet timely pre-sentation is provocativeand hopeful a fascinatinganalysis of and responseto the fundamental ques-tion of evil and justicethat faces believers

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GOD AND EVIL

Edited by Chad

Meister and

James K Dew Jr

Leading thinkers inChristian philosophyand apologetics take on

the problem of evil andsuffering Essays fromGregory Ganssle YenaLee Bruce Little GarryDeWeese R DouglasGeivett and others pro-vide critical engagementwith the New Atheistsand offer grounds forrenewed confidence in the

God who is ldquoacquaintedwith griefrdquo

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SUFFERING ANDTHE SEARCH FORMEANING

Richard Rice

Suffering is deeplypersonal Why is thishappening to me How

can I respond to thepain and loss of friendsfamily and people in mycare Guiding readersthrough seven significanttheodicies Richard Riceuses theory and personalstories to help each of usform a response to suf-fering that is both intel-

lectually satisfying andpersonally authentic

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N E X T M O N T H

Law professor David Skeel shows how Christianity

explains the puzzles of life and Michael Reeves helps us

See the whole LBS collection at ivpresscomlifeguides

Stock upand Save

Now is the time to get all your favorite LifeGuidereg Bible Studiesmdashnew and oldmdashbefore the price

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5

5

M A I N S E L E C T I O N

1-800-843-9487

AN EXCERPT

The scope of the texts involved in this

study has been for me quite daunting

Psalms three different prophets Jesus the

Four Evangelists and Peter are all a part

of the journey before us My intent in this

work is not a fully documented techni-

cal commentary on the passages involved

Rather our focus is on the unfolding of

the extraordinary story that is created

in Psalm 23 and repeated (with changes)across a thousand years down to the pen-

ning of 1 Peter Surely our task is to

understand as best we can the original

intent of various accounts of the good

shepherd and to strive to faithfully apply

those meanings when applicable to the

church and to the world in our day

PRAISE FOR THE GOOD SHEPHERD

ldquoDeftly wielding the tools of biblical scholarship story-

telling and cultural exegesis This book is a treasure

trove of useable insights for preachers and teachers and a

devotional classic for daily disciples alikerdquo

mdashDaniel Meyer Christ Church Oakbrook IL

ldquoKen Bailey is the consummate expert on the cultural

context of first-century liferdquo

mdashGary Burge Wheaton College

ldquoIf you ever thought there was nothing more you could

ever learn or preach about the biblical image of the

good shepherd this book has an abundance of surprises

Again and again I thought lsquoWhy have I never seen

that beforersquomdashas Ken draws on his rich lifetimersquos

experience of Middle Eastern culture to explore biblical

textsrdquo

mdashChristopher J H Wright International

Ministries Director Langham Partnership

ALSO BY KENNETH BAILEY

THE CROSS amp THE PRODIGAL151 pages paperback 3281 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120

JESUS THROUGH MIDDLEEASTERN EYES443 pages paperback 2568 $3000CLUB PRICE $2100

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 612

6

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

I V P B O O K C L U B C O M6

ETERNAL LIVINGEdited by Gary W Moon

Curated by Dallas Willardrsquos long-time colleague and friend GaryMoon this medley of images snapshots and ldquoDallas-ismsrdquo willmove and motivate readers Whether influenced by him as a fam-ily member close friend advisor professor philosopher ministeror reformer contributors bring refreshing insight into not onlyWillardrsquos ideas and what shaped him but also to his contagioustheology of grace and joy

255 PAGES HARDCOVER3595

$2200CLUB PRICE $1540

EBOOK AVAILABLE

LANGUAGE FOR GOD IN PATRISTIC TRADITIONMark Sheridan

Mark Sheridan an expert in early Christianity explores how ancientChristian theologians interpreted Scripture in order to address the

problem of attributing human characteristics and emotions to GodSheridan brings the patristic tradition into conversation with mod-ern interpreters to show the abiding significance of its theologicalinterpretation for today

256 PAGES PAPERBACK 4064 $2600

CLUB PRICE $1820EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE PIETIST VISION OF CHRISTIANHIGHER EDUCATIONEdited by Christopher Gehrz

Pietism has long been ignored in evangelical scholarship In thisgroundbreaking volume scholars associated with the traditionpresent a distinctively Pietist approach to Christian higher educa-tion which emphasizes the transformation of the whole person for

service to God and neighbor In a pluralistic and polarized societysuch a vision is needed now more than ever

240 PAGES PAPERBACK 4071 $2600

CLUB PRICE $1820

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 712

TRUE YOUAdele Ahlberg Calhoun and Tracey D Bianchi

Pressure to perform and conform starts early in a womanrsquos lifeand never stops Designed to take you deeper with God on yourown or in a group of women these pages remind us that there isa beloved ldquotrue yourdquo waiting to be known in each of us and thatwe each have a unique story to tell This book helps us find our-selves our sense of community and our identity in God Twelve-session study guide included

191 PAGES PAPERBACK 4315 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

LUKEReformation Commentary on Scripture Series

Edited by Beth Kreitzer

In the newest RCS volume Beth Kreitzer leads readers through the

rich diversity of Reformation commentary on the Gospel of LukeReaders will be able to listen to both well-known and lesser-knownvoices from a variety of theological traditions including LutheransReformed Radicals Anglicans and Roman Catholics many ofwhose comments appear for the first time in English

LVI + 573 PAGES HARDCOVER 2966 $5000

CLUB PRICE $3500

PSALMS 1-72 amp PSALMS 73-150Kidner Classic Commentaries

Derek Kidner

For many the Psalms are the richest part of the Old TestamentHere Derek Kidner analyzes each psalm in depth commenting oninterpretative questions and bringing out the universal relevanceof the texts He also gives special help on the psalmistsrsquo cries forvengeance Both formerly part of the Tyndale Old Testament

Commentaries series these fresh and penetrating guides will inspireand deepen personal worship

196 PAGES PAPERBACK 2937 $1800

242 PAGES PAPERBACK 2938 $1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

1-800-843-9487

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

7

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8 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

DEVELOP A MIND FOR GOD

ldquoJesus replied lsquoYou must love the LORD your God with

all your heart all your soul and all your mindrsquo rdquo

mdashMatthew 2237 (983150983148983156)

VIRTUOUS MINDS

Philip E Dow

What does it meanto love God with allof our minds Teacher-administrator PhilipDow explores the impli-

cations of setting intel-lectual character (ratherthan intellectual content )at the heart of our edu-cational programs Withample stories and prac-tical suggestions Dowshows how intellectualvirtues like tenacitycarefulness and curiosity

are teachable traits thatcan produce good lives

208 PAGESPAPERBACK 2714$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

HABITS OFTHE MIND

James W Sire

Because Jesus was thesmartest man who everlived argues James WSire we should learn to

think as well as we canIn this book he offers aninsiderrsquos view of learninghow to think well forthe glory of God andhis kingdom Sire showsyou how to cultivateintellectual virtues anddisciplinesmdashhabitsof mindmdashthat will

strengthen you in pursuitof your calling

263 PAGESPAPERBACK 2273$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

YOUR MINDMATTERS

John Stott

Foreword by

Mark A Noll

ldquoKnowledge is indispens-able to Christian lifeand servicerdquo writes JohnStott ldquoIf we do not usethe mind which God hasgiven us we condemnourselves to spiritualsuperficialityrdquo In thisclassic introduction toChristian thinking JohnStott makes a forcefulappeal for Christian dis-cipleship that engages themind as well as the heart

93 PAGESPAPERBACK 3408$700

CLUB PRICE $490EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE PASSIONATEINTELLECT

Alister McGrath

Alister McGrath explainshow Christian thinkingcan and must have apositive role in shaping

nourishing and safe-guarding the Christianvision of reality Withthis in our grasp wehave the capacity forrobust intellectual andcultural engagementconfidently entering thepublic sphere of ideaswhere atheism postmod-

ernism and science comeinto play

210 PAGESPAPERBACK 3675$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 912

1-800-843-9487 9

ROGER E OLSON

ldquoYou donrsquot have to be a lsquopaid theologianrsquo to understand

Roger Olsonrsquos presentation of Christian theologyrdquo

mdashDennis Okholm Wheaton College

THE STORY OFCHRISTIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

History is made upof storiesmdashnarrativesthat recount the events

ideas and lives that haveshaped religions andnations TheologianRoger Olson believesthat the history ofChristian theologyshould be told as such astory with thick plotsexciting twists interest-ing people fascinatingideas and the commonthread of salvation

652 PAGESHARDCOVER 1505$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE MOSAIC OFCHRISTIAN BELIEF

Roger E Olson

Providing this compan-ion volume to his earlierwork The Story of ChristianTheology Olson themati-

cally traces the contoursof Christian beliefdown through the agesrevealing a pattern ofboth unity and diversitySpecifically written withthe nonspecialist in mindOlson has masterfullysketched out the contoursof Christian faith with

simplicity while avoidingoversimplification

367 PAGESHARDCOVER 2695$3400

CLUB PRICE $2380EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE JOURNEYOF MODERNTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

In this major revision andexpansion of the classic20th Century Theology co-

authored with Stanley JGrenz Roger Olson tellsthe full story of moderntheology from Descartesto Caputo from theKantian revolution topostmodernism nowrecast in terms of howtheologians have accom-modated or rejectedmodernity

720 PAGESHARDCOVER 4021$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

ARMINIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

Roger Olson addressesthe myriad misunder-standings and misrep-resentations of classical

Arminian theologythrough the ages Irenicyet incisive he arguesthat classical Arminiantheology has a rightfulplace in the evangelicalchurch because it main-tains deep roots withinReformational theologyeven though it maintains

important differencesfrom Calvinism

250 PAGESHARDCOVER 2841$2800

CLUB PRICE $1960EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1012

SIN THAT SO EASILY ENTANGLES

How do we respond to this inescapable

part of the human condition

10 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ORIGINAL SIN

New Studies in

Biblical Theology

Henri Blocher

In this philosophicallysophisticated treatmentof the biblical evidence

for original sin HenriBlocher offers a robustresponse to the problemof evil Interacting withthe best theologicalthinking on the subjecthe shows that while thenature of original sinis a mysterymdasheven ariddlemdashonly belief in itmakes sense of evil andwrongdoing

158 PAGESPAPERBACK 2605$2200

CLUB PRICE $1540

THE SMELL OF SIN

Don Everts

Why did Jesus paintsuch vivid pictures whenhe talked about sinAnd why did he makethem so soberingmdashand

downright gory at timesDon Everts seriouslytackles these stark imagescoming face to face with Jesusrsquo clear graphic theol-ogy of sin Reclaim anunderstanding of theseriousness of sin andcelebrate the differencethat this knowledge can

make in your daily life

141 PAGESPAPERBACK 2389$800

CLUB PRICE $560

SIGNATURE SINS

Michael Mangis

Sin is serious and specificand it doesnrsquot go awayon its own PsychologistMichael Mangis exploreswhy we get stuck in a

pattern of sin by look-ing at how we repeat onecore or signature sinagain and again He helpsus each uncover that sinand then looks at genderpersonality family back-ground and other influ-ences that shape our sinoffering further help in

breaking sin patterns

244 PAGESPAPERBACK 3515$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

SIN PRIDE amp SELF-ACCEPTANCE

Terry D Cooper

Do we love ourselvestoo much or too littleDemonstrating how theChristian doctrine of a

sinful and fallen human-ity sheds light on thehuman condition TerryD Cooper guides read-ers through the maze ofcompeting claims to aresolution that affirmsChristian convictionwhile critically engagingmodern psychological

theory

X + 180 PAGESPAPERBACK 2728$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1112

111-800-843-9487

PROBLEM OF EVIL

Ever since evil entered the world wersquove

wrestled with the curse of suffering

SATAN AND THEPROBLEM OF EVIL

Gregory A Boyd

Gregory Boyd defendshis trinitarian warfaretheodicy with rigorousphilosophical reflec-

tion and insights fromhuman experience andscientific discoveryCritiquing the classicalCalvinist solution tothe problem of evil headvocates an alternativeunderstanding of Godrsquossovereignty and thereality of Satan that

sheds light on our fallenhuman condition

456 PAGESPAPERBACK 1550$3200

CLUB PRICE $2240EBOOK AVAILABLE

EVIL AND THEJUSTICE OF GOD

N T Wright

N T Wright explores allaspects of evil and how itpresents itself in societytoday Fully grounded

in the story of the Oldand New Testaments thistimeless yet timely pre-sentation is provocativeand hopeful a fascinatinganalysis of and responseto the fundamental ques-tion of evil and justicethat faces believers

176 PAGESPAPERBACK 3415$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

GOD AND EVIL

Edited by Chad

Meister and

James K Dew Jr

Leading thinkers inChristian philosophyand apologetics take on

the problem of evil andsuffering Essays fromGregory Ganssle YenaLee Bruce Little GarryDeWeese R DouglasGeivett and others pro-vide critical engagementwith the New Atheistsand offer grounds forrenewed confidence in the

God who is ldquoacquaintedwith griefrdquo

360 PAGESPAPERBACK 3784$2000

CLUB PRICE $1400

EBOOK AVAILABLE

SUFFERING ANDTHE SEARCH FORMEANING

Richard Rice

Suffering is deeplypersonal Why is thishappening to me How

can I respond to thepain and loss of friendsfamily and people in mycare Guiding readersthrough seven significanttheodicies Richard Riceuses theory and personalstories to help each of usform a response to suf-fering that is both intel-

lectually satisfying andpersonally authentic

170 PAGESPAPERBACK 4037$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1212

N E X T M O N T H

Law professor David Skeel shows how Christianity

explains the puzzles of life and Michael Reeves helps us

See the whole LBS collection at ivpresscomlifeguides

Stock upand Save

Now is the time to get all your favorite LifeGuidereg Bible Studiesmdashnew and oldmdashbefore the price

increases for the first time in ten years on April 1

$800Club price $560each

SERMON ONTHE MOUNT

JOHN STOTT

79 PAGES

3036

EBOOK AVAILABLE

JAMES

ANDREW T

AND PHYLLIS J

LE PEAU

64 PAGES

3018

PARABLES

JOHN WHITE

64 PAGES

3037

JOHN

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

120 PAGES

3006

EBOOK AVAILABLE

ROMANS

JACK

KUHATSCHEK

96 PAGES

3008

EBOOK AVAILABLE

GROWING

OLDER amp WISER

DALE AND

SANDY LARSEN

64 PAGES

3044

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PROVERBS

WILLIAM MOUSER

80 PAGES

3026

EBOOK AVAILABLE

DANIEL

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

64 PAGES

3031

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PSALMS

EUGENE H

PETERSON

64 PAGES

3034

EBOOK AVAILABLE

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6

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

I V P B O O K C L U B C O M6

ETERNAL LIVINGEdited by Gary W Moon

Curated by Dallas Willardrsquos long-time colleague and friend GaryMoon this medley of images snapshots and ldquoDallas-ismsrdquo willmove and motivate readers Whether influenced by him as a fam-ily member close friend advisor professor philosopher ministeror reformer contributors bring refreshing insight into not onlyWillardrsquos ideas and what shaped him but also to his contagioustheology of grace and joy

255 PAGES HARDCOVER3595

$2200CLUB PRICE $1540

EBOOK AVAILABLE

LANGUAGE FOR GOD IN PATRISTIC TRADITIONMark Sheridan

Mark Sheridan an expert in early Christianity explores how ancientChristian theologians interpreted Scripture in order to address the

problem of attributing human characteristics and emotions to GodSheridan brings the patristic tradition into conversation with mod-ern interpreters to show the abiding significance of its theologicalinterpretation for today

256 PAGES PAPERBACK 4064 $2600

CLUB PRICE $1820EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE PIETIST VISION OF CHRISTIANHIGHER EDUCATIONEdited by Christopher Gehrz

Pietism has long been ignored in evangelical scholarship In thisgroundbreaking volume scholars associated with the traditionpresent a distinctively Pietist approach to Christian higher educa-tion which emphasizes the transformation of the whole person for

service to God and neighbor In a pluralistic and polarized societysuch a vision is needed now more than ever

240 PAGES PAPERBACK 4071 $2600

CLUB PRICE $1820

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 712

TRUE YOUAdele Ahlberg Calhoun and Tracey D Bianchi

Pressure to perform and conform starts early in a womanrsquos lifeand never stops Designed to take you deeper with God on yourown or in a group of women these pages remind us that there isa beloved ldquotrue yourdquo waiting to be known in each of us and thatwe each have a unique story to tell This book helps us find our-selves our sense of community and our identity in God Twelve-session study guide included

191 PAGES PAPERBACK 4315 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

LUKEReformation Commentary on Scripture Series

Edited by Beth Kreitzer

In the newest RCS volume Beth Kreitzer leads readers through the

rich diversity of Reformation commentary on the Gospel of LukeReaders will be able to listen to both well-known and lesser-knownvoices from a variety of theological traditions including LutheransReformed Radicals Anglicans and Roman Catholics many ofwhose comments appear for the first time in English

LVI + 573 PAGES HARDCOVER 2966 $5000

CLUB PRICE $3500

PSALMS 1-72 amp PSALMS 73-150Kidner Classic Commentaries

Derek Kidner

For many the Psalms are the richest part of the Old TestamentHere Derek Kidner analyzes each psalm in depth commenting oninterpretative questions and bringing out the universal relevanceof the texts He also gives special help on the psalmistsrsquo cries forvengeance Both formerly part of the Tyndale Old Testament

Commentaries series these fresh and penetrating guides will inspireand deepen personal worship

196 PAGES PAPERBACK 2937 $1800

242 PAGES PAPERBACK 2938 $1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

1-800-843-9487

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

7

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8 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

DEVELOP A MIND FOR GOD

ldquoJesus replied lsquoYou must love the LORD your God with

all your heart all your soul and all your mindrsquo rdquo

mdashMatthew 2237 (983150983148983156)

VIRTUOUS MINDS

Philip E Dow

What does it meanto love God with allof our minds Teacher-administrator PhilipDow explores the impli-

cations of setting intel-lectual character (ratherthan intellectual content )at the heart of our edu-cational programs Withample stories and prac-tical suggestions Dowshows how intellectualvirtues like tenacitycarefulness and curiosity

are teachable traits thatcan produce good lives

208 PAGESPAPERBACK 2714$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

HABITS OFTHE MIND

James W Sire

Because Jesus was thesmartest man who everlived argues James WSire we should learn to

think as well as we canIn this book he offers aninsiderrsquos view of learninghow to think well forthe glory of God andhis kingdom Sire showsyou how to cultivateintellectual virtues anddisciplinesmdashhabitsof mindmdashthat will

strengthen you in pursuitof your calling

263 PAGESPAPERBACK 2273$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

YOUR MINDMATTERS

John Stott

Foreword by

Mark A Noll

ldquoKnowledge is indispens-able to Christian lifeand servicerdquo writes JohnStott ldquoIf we do not usethe mind which God hasgiven us we condemnourselves to spiritualsuperficialityrdquo In thisclassic introduction toChristian thinking JohnStott makes a forcefulappeal for Christian dis-cipleship that engages themind as well as the heart

93 PAGESPAPERBACK 3408$700

CLUB PRICE $490EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE PASSIONATEINTELLECT

Alister McGrath

Alister McGrath explainshow Christian thinkingcan and must have apositive role in shaping

nourishing and safe-guarding the Christianvision of reality Withthis in our grasp wehave the capacity forrobust intellectual andcultural engagementconfidently entering thepublic sphere of ideaswhere atheism postmod-

ernism and science comeinto play

210 PAGESPAPERBACK 3675$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 912

1-800-843-9487 9

ROGER E OLSON

ldquoYou donrsquot have to be a lsquopaid theologianrsquo to understand

Roger Olsonrsquos presentation of Christian theologyrdquo

mdashDennis Okholm Wheaton College

THE STORY OFCHRISTIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

History is made upof storiesmdashnarrativesthat recount the events

ideas and lives that haveshaped religions andnations TheologianRoger Olson believesthat the history ofChristian theologyshould be told as such astory with thick plotsexciting twists interest-ing people fascinatingideas and the commonthread of salvation

652 PAGESHARDCOVER 1505$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE MOSAIC OFCHRISTIAN BELIEF

Roger E Olson

Providing this compan-ion volume to his earlierwork The Story of ChristianTheology Olson themati-

cally traces the contoursof Christian beliefdown through the agesrevealing a pattern ofboth unity and diversitySpecifically written withthe nonspecialist in mindOlson has masterfullysketched out the contoursof Christian faith with

simplicity while avoidingoversimplification

367 PAGESHARDCOVER 2695$3400

CLUB PRICE $2380EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE JOURNEYOF MODERNTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

In this major revision andexpansion of the classic20th Century Theology co-

authored with Stanley JGrenz Roger Olson tellsthe full story of moderntheology from Descartesto Caputo from theKantian revolution topostmodernism nowrecast in terms of howtheologians have accom-modated or rejectedmodernity

720 PAGESHARDCOVER 4021$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

ARMINIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

Roger Olson addressesthe myriad misunder-standings and misrep-resentations of classical

Arminian theologythrough the ages Irenicyet incisive he arguesthat classical Arminiantheology has a rightfulplace in the evangelicalchurch because it main-tains deep roots withinReformational theologyeven though it maintains

important differencesfrom Calvinism

250 PAGESHARDCOVER 2841$2800

CLUB PRICE $1960EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1012

SIN THAT SO EASILY ENTANGLES

How do we respond to this inescapable

part of the human condition

10 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ORIGINAL SIN

New Studies in

Biblical Theology

Henri Blocher

In this philosophicallysophisticated treatmentof the biblical evidence

for original sin HenriBlocher offers a robustresponse to the problemof evil Interacting withthe best theologicalthinking on the subjecthe shows that while thenature of original sinis a mysterymdasheven ariddlemdashonly belief in itmakes sense of evil andwrongdoing

158 PAGESPAPERBACK 2605$2200

CLUB PRICE $1540

THE SMELL OF SIN

Don Everts

Why did Jesus paintsuch vivid pictures whenhe talked about sinAnd why did he makethem so soberingmdashand

downright gory at timesDon Everts seriouslytackles these stark imagescoming face to face with Jesusrsquo clear graphic theol-ogy of sin Reclaim anunderstanding of theseriousness of sin andcelebrate the differencethat this knowledge can

make in your daily life

141 PAGESPAPERBACK 2389$800

CLUB PRICE $560

SIGNATURE SINS

Michael Mangis

Sin is serious and specificand it doesnrsquot go awayon its own PsychologistMichael Mangis exploreswhy we get stuck in a

pattern of sin by look-ing at how we repeat onecore or signature sinagain and again He helpsus each uncover that sinand then looks at genderpersonality family back-ground and other influ-ences that shape our sinoffering further help in

breaking sin patterns

244 PAGESPAPERBACK 3515$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

SIN PRIDE amp SELF-ACCEPTANCE

Terry D Cooper

Do we love ourselvestoo much or too littleDemonstrating how theChristian doctrine of a

sinful and fallen human-ity sheds light on thehuman condition TerryD Cooper guides read-ers through the maze ofcompeting claims to aresolution that affirmsChristian convictionwhile critically engagingmodern psychological

theory

X + 180 PAGESPAPERBACK 2728$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1112

111-800-843-9487

PROBLEM OF EVIL

Ever since evil entered the world wersquove

wrestled with the curse of suffering

SATAN AND THEPROBLEM OF EVIL

Gregory A Boyd

Gregory Boyd defendshis trinitarian warfaretheodicy with rigorousphilosophical reflec-

tion and insights fromhuman experience andscientific discoveryCritiquing the classicalCalvinist solution tothe problem of evil headvocates an alternativeunderstanding of Godrsquossovereignty and thereality of Satan that

sheds light on our fallenhuman condition

456 PAGESPAPERBACK 1550$3200

CLUB PRICE $2240EBOOK AVAILABLE

EVIL AND THEJUSTICE OF GOD

N T Wright

N T Wright explores allaspects of evil and how itpresents itself in societytoday Fully grounded

in the story of the Oldand New Testaments thistimeless yet timely pre-sentation is provocativeand hopeful a fascinatinganalysis of and responseto the fundamental ques-tion of evil and justicethat faces believers

176 PAGESPAPERBACK 3415$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

GOD AND EVIL

Edited by Chad

Meister and

James K Dew Jr

Leading thinkers inChristian philosophyand apologetics take on

the problem of evil andsuffering Essays fromGregory Ganssle YenaLee Bruce Little GarryDeWeese R DouglasGeivett and others pro-vide critical engagementwith the New Atheistsand offer grounds forrenewed confidence in the

God who is ldquoacquaintedwith griefrdquo

360 PAGESPAPERBACK 3784$2000

CLUB PRICE $1400

EBOOK AVAILABLE

SUFFERING ANDTHE SEARCH FORMEANING

Richard Rice

Suffering is deeplypersonal Why is thishappening to me How

can I respond to thepain and loss of friendsfamily and people in mycare Guiding readersthrough seven significanttheodicies Richard Riceuses theory and personalstories to help each of usform a response to suf-fering that is both intel-

lectually satisfying andpersonally authentic

170 PAGESPAPERBACK 4037$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1212

N E X T M O N T H

Law professor David Skeel shows how Christianity

explains the puzzles of life and Michael Reeves helps us

See the whole LBS collection at ivpresscomlifeguides

Stock upand Save

Now is the time to get all your favorite LifeGuidereg Bible Studiesmdashnew and oldmdashbefore the price

increases for the first time in ten years on April 1

$800Club price $560each

SERMON ONTHE MOUNT

JOHN STOTT

79 PAGES

3036

EBOOK AVAILABLE

JAMES

ANDREW T

AND PHYLLIS J

LE PEAU

64 PAGES

3018

PARABLES

JOHN WHITE

64 PAGES

3037

JOHN

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

120 PAGES

3006

EBOOK AVAILABLE

ROMANS

JACK

KUHATSCHEK

96 PAGES

3008

EBOOK AVAILABLE

GROWING

OLDER amp WISER

DALE AND

SANDY LARSEN

64 PAGES

3044

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PROVERBS

WILLIAM MOUSER

80 PAGES

3026

EBOOK AVAILABLE

DANIEL

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

64 PAGES

3031

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PSALMS

EUGENE H

PETERSON

64 PAGES

3034

EBOOK AVAILABLE

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 712

TRUE YOUAdele Ahlberg Calhoun and Tracey D Bianchi

Pressure to perform and conform starts early in a womanrsquos lifeand never stops Designed to take you deeper with God on yourown or in a group of women these pages remind us that there isa beloved ldquotrue yourdquo waiting to be known in each of us and thatwe each have a unique story to tell This book helps us find our-selves our sense of community and our identity in God Twelve-session study guide included

191 PAGES PAPERBACK 4315 $1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

LUKEReformation Commentary on Scripture Series

Edited by Beth Kreitzer

In the newest RCS volume Beth Kreitzer leads readers through the

rich diversity of Reformation commentary on the Gospel of LukeReaders will be able to listen to both well-known and lesser-knownvoices from a variety of theological traditions including LutheransReformed Radicals Anglicans and Roman Catholics many ofwhose comments appear for the first time in English

LVI + 573 PAGES HARDCOVER 2966 $5000

CLUB PRICE $3500

PSALMS 1-72 amp PSALMS 73-150Kidner Classic Commentaries

Derek Kidner

For many the Psalms are the richest part of the Old TestamentHere Derek Kidner analyzes each psalm in depth commenting oninterpretative questions and bringing out the universal relevanceof the texts He also gives special help on the psalmistsrsquo cries forvengeance Both formerly part of the Tyndale Old Testament

Commentaries series these fresh and penetrating guides will inspireand deepen personal worship

196 PAGES PAPERBACK 2937 $1800

242 PAGES PAPERBACK 2938 $1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

1-800-843-9487

N E W A L T E R N A T E S

7

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 812

8 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

DEVELOP A MIND FOR GOD

ldquoJesus replied lsquoYou must love the LORD your God with

all your heart all your soul and all your mindrsquo rdquo

mdashMatthew 2237 (983150983148983156)

VIRTUOUS MINDS

Philip E Dow

What does it meanto love God with allof our minds Teacher-administrator PhilipDow explores the impli-

cations of setting intel-lectual character (ratherthan intellectual content )at the heart of our edu-cational programs Withample stories and prac-tical suggestions Dowshows how intellectualvirtues like tenacitycarefulness and curiosity

are teachable traits thatcan produce good lives

208 PAGESPAPERBACK 2714$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

HABITS OFTHE MIND

James W Sire

Because Jesus was thesmartest man who everlived argues James WSire we should learn to

think as well as we canIn this book he offers aninsiderrsquos view of learninghow to think well forthe glory of God andhis kingdom Sire showsyou how to cultivateintellectual virtues anddisciplinesmdashhabitsof mindmdashthat will

strengthen you in pursuitof your calling

263 PAGESPAPERBACK 2273$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

YOUR MINDMATTERS

John Stott

Foreword by

Mark A Noll

ldquoKnowledge is indispens-able to Christian lifeand servicerdquo writes JohnStott ldquoIf we do not usethe mind which God hasgiven us we condemnourselves to spiritualsuperficialityrdquo In thisclassic introduction toChristian thinking JohnStott makes a forcefulappeal for Christian dis-cipleship that engages themind as well as the heart

93 PAGESPAPERBACK 3408$700

CLUB PRICE $490EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE PASSIONATEINTELLECT

Alister McGrath

Alister McGrath explainshow Christian thinkingcan and must have apositive role in shaping

nourishing and safe-guarding the Christianvision of reality Withthis in our grasp wehave the capacity forrobust intellectual andcultural engagementconfidently entering thepublic sphere of ideaswhere atheism postmod-

ernism and science comeinto play

210 PAGESPAPERBACK 3675$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 912

1-800-843-9487 9

ROGER E OLSON

ldquoYou donrsquot have to be a lsquopaid theologianrsquo to understand

Roger Olsonrsquos presentation of Christian theologyrdquo

mdashDennis Okholm Wheaton College

THE STORY OFCHRISTIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

History is made upof storiesmdashnarrativesthat recount the events

ideas and lives that haveshaped religions andnations TheologianRoger Olson believesthat the history ofChristian theologyshould be told as such astory with thick plotsexciting twists interest-ing people fascinatingideas and the commonthread of salvation

652 PAGESHARDCOVER 1505$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE MOSAIC OFCHRISTIAN BELIEF

Roger E Olson

Providing this compan-ion volume to his earlierwork The Story of ChristianTheology Olson themati-

cally traces the contoursof Christian beliefdown through the agesrevealing a pattern ofboth unity and diversitySpecifically written withthe nonspecialist in mindOlson has masterfullysketched out the contoursof Christian faith with

simplicity while avoidingoversimplification

367 PAGESHARDCOVER 2695$3400

CLUB PRICE $2380EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE JOURNEYOF MODERNTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

In this major revision andexpansion of the classic20th Century Theology co-

authored with Stanley JGrenz Roger Olson tellsthe full story of moderntheology from Descartesto Caputo from theKantian revolution topostmodernism nowrecast in terms of howtheologians have accom-modated or rejectedmodernity

720 PAGESHARDCOVER 4021$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

ARMINIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

Roger Olson addressesthe myriad misunder-standings and misrep-resentations of classical

Arminian theologythrough the ages Irenicyet incisive he arguesthat classical Arminiantheology has a rightfulplace in the evangelicalchurch because it main-tains deep roots withinReformational theologyeven though it maintains

important differencesfrom Calvinism

250 PAGESHARDCOVER 2841$2800

CLUB PRICE $1960EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1012

SIN THAT SO EASILY ENTANGLES

How do we respond to this inescapable

part of the human condition

10 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ORIGINAL SIN

New Studies in

Biblical Theology

Henri Blocher

In this philosophicallysophisticated treatmentof the biblical evidence

for original sin HenriBlocher offers a robustresponse to the problemof evil Interacting withthe best theologicalthinking on the subjecthe shows that while thenature of original sinis a mysterymdasheven ariddlemdashonly belief in itmakes sense of evil andwrongdoing

158 PAGESPAPERBACK 2605$2200

CLUB PRICE $1540

THE SMELL OF SIN

Don Everts

Why did Jesus paintsuch vivid pictures whenhe talked about sinAnd why did he makethem so soberingmdashand

downright gory at timesDon Everts seriouslytackles these stark imagescoming face to face with Jesusrsquo clear graphic theol-ogy of sin Reclaim anunderstanding of theseriousness of sin andcelebrate the differencethat this knowledge can

make in your daily life

141 PAGESPAPERBACK 2389$800

CLUB PRICE $560

SIGNATURE SINS

Michael Mangis

Sin is serious and specificand it doesnrsquot go awayon its own PsychologistMichael Mangis exploreswhy we get stuck in a

pattern of sin by look-ing at how we repeat onecore or signature sinagain and again He helpsus each uncover that sinand then looks at genderpersonality family back-ground and other influ-ences that shape our sinoffering further help in

breaking sin patterns

244 PAGESPAPERBACK 3515$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

SIN PRIDE amp SELF-ACCEPTANCE

Terry D Cooper

Do we love ourselvestoo much or too littleDemonstrating how theChristian doctrine of a

sinful and fallen human-ity sheds light on thehuman condition TerryD Cooper guides read-ers through the maze ofcompeting claims to aresolution that affirmsChristian convictionwhile critically engagingmodern psychological

theory

X + 180 PAGESPAPERBACK 2728$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1112

111-800-843-9487

PROBLEM OF EVIL

Ever since evil entered the world wersquove

wrestled with the curse of suffering

SATAN AND THEPROBLEM OF EVIL

Gregory A Boyd

Gregory Boyd defendshis trinitarian warfaretheodicy with rigorousphilosophical reflec-

tion and insights fromhuman experience andscientific discoveryCritiquing the classicalCalvinist solution tothe problem of evil headvocates an alternativeunderstanding of Godrsquossovereignty and thereality of Satan that

sheds light on our fallenhuman condition

456 PAGESPAPERBACK 1550$3200

CLUB PRICE $2240EBOOK AVAILABLE

EVIL AND THEJUSTICE OF GOD

N T Wright

N T Wright explores allaspects of evil and how itpresents itself in societytoday Fully grounded

in the story of the Oldand New Testaments thistimeless yet timely pre-sentation is provocativeand hopeful a fascinatinganalysis of and responseto the fundamental ques-tion of evil and justicethat faces believers

176 PAGESPAPERBACK 3415$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

GOD AND EVIL

Edited by Chad

Meister and

James K Dew Jr

Leading thinkers inChristian philosophyand apologetics take on

the problem of evil andsuffering Essays fromGregory Ganssle YenaLee Bruce Little GarryDeWeese R DouglasGeivett and others pro-vide critical engagementwith the New Atheistsand offer grounds forrenewed confidence in the

God who is ldquoacquaintedwith griefrdquo

360 PAGESPAPERBACK 3784$2000

CLUB PRICE $1400

EBOOK AVAILABLE

SUFFERING ANDTHE SEARCH FORMEANING

Richard Rice

Suffering is deeplypersonal Why is thishappening to me How

can I respond to thepain and loss of friendsfamily and people in mycare Guiding readersthrough seven significanttheodicies Richard Riceuses theory and personalstories to help each of usform a response to suf-fering that is both intel-

lectually satisfying andpersonally authentic

170 PAGESPAPERBACK 4037$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1212

N E X T M O N T H

Law professor David Skeel shows how Christianity

explains the puzzles of life and Michael Reeves helps us

See the whole LBS collection at ivpresscomlifeguides

Stock upand Save

Now is the time to get all your favorite LifeGuidereg Bible Studiesmdashnew and oldmdashbefore the price

increases for the first time in ten years on April 1

$800Club price $560each

SERMON ONTHE MOUNT

JOHN STOTT

79 PAGES

3036

EBOOK AVAILABLE

JAMES

ANDREW T

AND PHYLLIS J

LE PEAU

64 PAGES

3018

PARABLES

JOHN WHITE

64 PAGES

3037

JOHN

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

120 PAGES

3006

EBOOK AVAILABLE

ROMANS

JACK

KUHATSCHEK

96 PAGES

3008

EBOOK AVAILABLE

GROWING

OLDER amp WISER

DALE AND

SANDY LARSEN

64 PAGES

3044

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PROVERBS

WILLIAM MOUSER

80 PAGES

3026

EBOOK AVAILABLE

DANIEL

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

64 PAGES

3031

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PSALMS

EUGENE H

PETERSON

64 PAGES

3034

EBOOK AVAILABLE

Page 8: IVP Book Club Digest - March 16, 2015

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 812

8 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

DEVELOP A MIND FOR GOD

ldquoJesus replied lsquoYou must love the LORD your God with

all your heart all your soul and all your mindrsquo rdquo

mdashMatthew 2237 (983150983148983156)

VIRTUOUS MINDS

Philip E Dow

What does it meanto love God with allof our minds Teacher-administrator PhilipDow explores the impli-

cations of setting intel-lectual character (ratherthan intellectual content )at the heart of our edu-cational programs Withample stories and prac-tical suggestions Dowshows how intellectualvirtues like tenacitycarefulness and curiosity

are teachable traits thatcan produce good lives

208 PAGESPAPERBACK 2714$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

HABITS OFTHE MIND

James W Sire

Because Jesus was thesmartest man who everlived argues James WSire we should learn to

think as well as we canIn this book he offers aninsiderrsquos view of learninghow to think well forthe glory of God andhis kingdom Sire showsyou how to cultivateintellectual virtues anddisciplinesmdashhabitsof mindmdashthat will

strengthen you in pursuitof your calling

263 PAGESPAPERBACK 2273$1800

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YOUR MINDMATTERS

John Stott

Foreword by

Mark A Noll

ldquoKnowledge is indispens-able to Christian lifeand servicerdquo writes JohnStott ldquoIf we do not usethe mind which God hasgiven us we condemnourselves to spiritualsuperficialityrdquo In thisclassic introduction toChristian thinking JohnStott makes a forcefulappeal for Christian dis-cipleship that engages themind as well as the heart

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THE PASSIONATEINTELLECT

Alister McGrath

Alister McGrath explainshow Christian thinkingcan and must have apositive role in shaping

nourishing and safe-guarding the Christianvision of reality Withthis in our grasp wehave the capacity forrobust intellectual andcultural engagementconfidently entering thepublic sphere of ideaswhere atheism postmod-

ernism and science comeinto play

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ROGER E OLSON

ldquoYou donrsquot have to be a lsquopaid theologianrsquo to understand

Roger Olsonrsquos presentation of Christian theologyrdquo

mdashDennis Okholm Wheaton College

THE STORY OFCHRISTIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

History is made upof storiesmdashnarrativesthat recount the events

ideas and lives that haveshaped religions andnations TheologianRoger Olson believesthat the history ofChristian theologyshould be told as such astory with thick plotsexciting twists interest-ing people fascinatingideas and the commonthread of salvation

652 PAGESHARDCOVER 1505$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE MOSAIC OFCHRISTIAN BELIEF

Roger E Olson

Providing this compan-ion volume to his earlierwork The Story of ChristianTheology Olson themati-

cally traces the contoursof Christian beliefdown through the agesrevealing a pattern ofboth unity and diversitySpecifically written withthe nonspecialist in mindOlson has masterfullysketched out the contoursof Christian faith with

simplicity while avoidingoversimplification

367 PAGESHARDCOVER 2695$3400

CLUB PRICE $2380EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE JOURNEYOF MODERNTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

In this major revision andexpansion of the classic20th Century Theology co-

authored with Stanley JGrenz Roger Olson tellsthe full story of moderntheology from Descartesto Caputo from theKantian revolution topostmodernism nowrecast in terms of howtheologians have accom-modated or rejectedmodernity

720 PAGESHARDCOVER 4021$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

ARMINIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

Roger Olson addressesthe myriad misunder-standings and misrep-resentations of classical

Arminian theologythrough the ages Irenicyet incisive he arguesthat classical Arminiantheology has a rightfulplace in the evangelicalchurch because it main-tains deep roots withinReformational theologyeven though it maintains

important differencesfrom Calvinism

250 PAGESHARDCOVER 2841$2800

CLUB PRICE $1960EBOOK AVAILABLE

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SIN THAT SO EASILY ENTANGLES

How do we respond to this inescapable

part of the human condition

10 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ORIGINAL SIN

New Studies in

Biblical Theology

Henri Blocher

In this philosophicallysophisticated treatmentof the biblical evidence

for original sin HenriBlocher offers a robustresponse to the problemof evil Interacting withthe best theologicalthinking on the subjecthe shows that while thenature of original sinis a mysterymdasheven ariddlemdashonly belief in itmakes sense of evil andwrongdoing

158 PAGESPAPERBACK 2605$2200

CLUB PRICE $1540

THE SMELL OF SIN

Don Everts

Why did Jesus paintsuch vivid pictures whenhe talked about sinAnd why did he makethem so soberingmdashand

downright gory at timesDon Everts seriouslytackles these stark imagescoming face to face with Jesusrsquo clear graphic theol-ogy of sin Reclaim anunderstanding of theseriousness of sin andcelebrate the differencethat this knowledge can

make in your daily life

141 PAGESPAPERBACK 2389$800

CLUB PRICE $560

SIGNATURE SINS

Michael Mangis

Sin is serious and specificand it doesnrsquot go awayon its own PsychologistMichael Mangis exploreswhy we get stuck in a

pattern of sin by look-ing at how we repeat onecore or signature sinagain and again He helpsus each uncover that sinand then looks at genderpersonality family back-ground and other influ-ences that shape our sinoffering further help in

breaking sin patterns

244 PAGESPAPERBACK 3515$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

SIN PRIDE amp SELF-ACCEPTANCE

Terry D Cooper

Do we love ourselvestoo much or too littleDemonstrating how theChristian doctrine of a

sinful and fallen human-ity sheds light on thehuman condition TerryD Cooper guides read-ers through the maze ofcompeting claims to aresolution that affirmsChristian convictionwhile critically engagingmodern psychological

theory

X + 180 PAGESPAPERBACK 2728$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1112

111-800-843-9487

PROBLEM OF EVIL

Ever since evil entered the world wersquove

wrestled with the curse of suffering

SATAN AND THEPROBLEM OF EVIL

Gregory A Boyd

Gregory Boyd defendshis trinitarian warfaretheodicy with rigorousphilosophical reflec-

tion and insights fromhuman experience andscientific discoveryCritiquing the classicalCalvinist solution tothe problem of evil headvocates an alternativeunderstanding of Godrsquossovereignty and thereality of Satan that

sheds light on our fallenhuman condition

456 PAGESPAPERBACK 1550$3200

CLUB PRICE $2240EBOOK AVAILABLE

EVIL AND THEJUSTICE OF GOD

N T Wright

N T Wright explores allaspects of evil and how itpresents itself in societytoday Fully grounded

in the story of the Oldand New Testaments thistimeless yet timely pre-sentation is provocativeand hopeful a fascinatinganalysis of and responseto the fundamental ques-tion of evil and justicethat faces believers

176 PAGESPAPERBACK 3415$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

GOD AND EVIL

Edited by Chad

Meister and

James K Dew Jr

Leading thinkers inChristian philosophyand apologetics take on

the problem of evil andsuffering Essays fromGregory Ganssle YenaLee Bruce Little GarryDeWeese R DouglasGeivett and others pro-vide critical engagementwith the New Atheistsand offer grounds forrenewed confidence in the

God who is ldquoacquaintedwith griefrdquo

360 PAGESPAPERBACK 3784$2000

CLUB PRICE $1400

EBOOK AVAILABLE

SUFFERING ANDTHE SEARCH FORMEANING

Richard Rice

Suffering is deeplypersonal Why is thishappening to me How

can I respond to thepain and loss of friendsfamily and people in mycare Guiding readersthrough seven significanttheodicies Richard Riceuses theory and personalstories to help each of usform a response to suf-fering that is both intel-

lectually satisfying andpersonally authentic

170 PAGESPAPERBACK 4037$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1212

N E X T M O N T H

Law professor David Skeel shows how Christianity

explains the puzzles of life and Michael Reeves helps us

See the whole LBS collection at ivpresscomlifeguides

Stock upand Save

Now is the time to get all your favorite LifeGuidereg Bible Studiesmdashnew and oldmdashbefore the price

increases for the first time in ten years on April 1

$800Club price $560each

SERMON ONTHE MOUNT

JOHN STOTT

79 PAGES

3036

EBOOK AVAILABLE

JAMES

ANDREW T

AND PHYLLIS J

LE PEAU

64 PAGES

3018

PARABLES

JOHN WHITE

64 PAGES

3037

JOHN

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

120 PAGES

3006

EBOOK AVAILABLE

ROMANS

JACK

KUHATSCHEK

96 PAGES

3008

EBOOK AVAILABLE

GROWING

OLDER amp WISER

DALE AND

SANDY LARSEN

64 PAGES

3044

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PROVERBS

WILLIAM MOUSER

80 PAGES

3026

EBOOK AVAILABLE

DANIEL

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

64 PAGES

3031

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PSALMS

EUGENE H

PETERSON

64 PAGES

3034

EBOOK AVAILABLE

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1-800-843-9487 9

ROGER E OLSON

ldquoYou donrsquot have to be a lsquopaid theologianrsquo to understand

Roger Olsonrsquos presentation of Christian theologyrdquo

mdashDennis Okholm Wheaton College

THE STORY OFCHRISTIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

History is made upof storiesmdashnarrativesthat recount the events

ideas and lives that haveshaped religions andnations TheologianRoger Olson believesthat the history ofChristian theologyshould be told as such astory with thick plotsexciting twists interest-ing people fascinatingideas and the commonthread of salvation

652 PAGESHARDCOVER 1505$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE MOSAIC OFCHRISTIAN BELIEF

Roger E Olson

Providing this compan-ion volume to his earlierwork The Story of ChristianTheology Olson themati-

cally traces the contoursof Christian beliefdown through the agesrevealing a pattern ofboth unity and diversitySpecifically written withthe nonspecialist in mindOlson has masterfullysketched out the contoursof Christian faith with

simplicity while avoidingoversimplification

367 PAGESHARDCOVER 2695$3400

CLUB PRICE $2380EBOOK AVAILABLE

THE JOURNEYOF MODERNTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

In this major revision andexpansion of the classic20th Century Theology co-

authored with Stanley JGrenz Roger Olson tellsthe full story of moderntheology from Descartesto Caputo from theKantian revolution topostmodernism nowrecast in terms of howtheologians have accom-modated or rejectedmodernity

720 PAGESHARDCOVER 4021$4000

CLUB PRICE $2800EBOOK AVAILABLE

ARMINIANTHEOLOGY

Roger E Olson

Roger Olson addressesthe myriad misunder-standings and misrep-resentations of classical

Arminian theologythrough the ages Irenicyet incisive he arguesthat classical Arminiantheology has a rightfulplace in the evangelicalchurch because it main-tains deep roots withinReformational theologyeven though it maintains

important differencesfrom Calvinism

250 PAGESHARDCOVER 2841$2800

CLUB PRICE $1960EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1012

SIN THAT SO EASILY ENTANGLES

How do we respond to this inescapable

part of the human condition

10 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ORIGINAL SIN

New Studies in

Biblical Theology

Henri Blocher

In this philosophicallysophisticated treatmentof the biblical evidence

for original sin HenriBlocher offers a robustresponse to the problemof evil Interacting withthe best theologicalthinking on the subjecthe shows that while thenature of original sinis a mysterymdasheven ariddlemdashonly belief in itmakes sense of evil andwrongdoing

158 PAGESPAPERBACK 2605$2200

CLUB PRICE $1540

THE SMELL OF SIN

Don Everts

Why did Jesus paintsuch vivid pictures whenhe talked about sinAnd why did he makethem so soberingmdashand

downright gory at timesDon Everts seriouslytackles these stark imagescoming face to face with Jesusrsquo clear graphic theol-ogy of sin Reclaim anunderstanding of theseriousness of sin andcelebrate the differencethat this knowledge can

make in your daily life

141 PAGESPAPERBACK 2389$800

CLUB PRICE $560

SIGNATURE SINS

Michael Mangis

Sin is serious and specificand it doesnrsquot go awayon its own PsychologistMichael Mangis exploreswhy we get stuck in a

pattern of sin by look-ing at how we repeat onecore or signature sinagain and again He helpsus each uncover that sinand then looks at genderpersonality family back-ground and other influ-ences that shape our sinoffering further help in

breaking sin patterns

244 PAGESPAPERBACK 3515$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

SIN PRIDE amp SELF-ACCEPTANCE

Terry D Cooper

Do we love ourselvestoo much or too littleDemonstrating how theChristian doctrine of a

sinful and fallen human-ity sheds light on thehuman condition TerryD Cooper guides read-ers through the maze ofcompeting claims to aresolution that affirmsChristian convictionwhile critically engagingmodern psychological

theory

X + 180 PAGESPAPERBACK 2728$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1112

111-800-843-9487

PROBLEM OF EVIL

Ever since evil entered the world wersquove

wrestled with the curse of suffering

SATAN AND THEPROBLEM OF EVIL

Gregory A Boyd

Gregory Boyd defendshis trinitarian warfaretheodicy with rigorousphilosophical reflec-

tion and insights fromhuman experience andscientific discoveryCritiquing the classicalCalvinist solution tothe problem of evil headvocates an alternativeunderstanding of Godrsquossovereignty and thereality of Satan that

sheds light on our fallenhuman condition

456 PAGESPAPERBACK 1550$3200

CLUB PRICE $2240EBOOK AVAILABLE

EVIL AND THEJUSTICE OF GOD

N T Wright

N T Wright explores allaspects of evil and how itpresents itself in societytoday Fully grounded

in the story of the Oldand New Testaments thistimeless yet timely pre-sentation is provocativeand hopeful a fascinatinganalysis of and responseto the fundamental ques-tion of evil and justicethat faces believers

176 PAGESPAPERBACK 3415$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

GOD AND EVIL

Edited by Chad

Meister and

James K Dew Jr

Leading thinkers inChristian philosophyand apologetics take on

the problem of evil andsuffering Essays fromGregory Ganssle YenaLee Bruce Little GarryDeWeese R DouglasGeivett and others pro-vide critical engagementwith the New Atheistsand offer grounds forrenewed confidence in the

God who is ldquoacquaintedwith griefrdquo

360 PAGESPAPERBACK 3784$2000

CLUB PRICE $1400

EBOOK AVAILABLE

SUFFERING ANDTHE SEARCH FORMEANING

Richard Rice

Suffering is deeplypersonal Why is thishappening to me How

can I respond to thepain and loss of friendsfamily and people in mycare Guiding readersthrough seven significanttheodicies Richard Riceuses theory and personalstories to help each of usform a response to suf-fering that is both intel-

lectually satisfying andpersonally authentic

170 PAGESPAPERBACK 4037$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1212

N E X T M O N T H

Law professor David Skeel shows how Christianity

explains the puzzles of life and Michael Reeves helps us

See the whole LBS collection at ivpresscomlifeguides

Stock upand Save

Now is the time to get all your favorite LifeGuidereg Bible Studiesmdashnew and oldmdashbefore the price

increases for the first time in ten years on April 1

$800Club price $560each

SERMON ONTHE MOUNT

JOHN STOTT

79 PAGES

3036

EBOOK AVAILABLE

JAMES

ANDREW T

AND PHYLLIS J

LE PEAU

64 PAGES

3018

PARABLES

JOHN WHITE

64 PAGES

3037

JOHN

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

120 PAGES

3006

EBOOK AVAILABLE

ROMANS

JACK

KUHATSCHEK

96 PAGES

3008

EBOOK AVAILABLE

GROWING

OLDER amp WISER

DALE AND

SANDY LARSEN

64 PAGES

3044

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PROVERBS

WILLIAM MOUSER

80 PAGES

3026

EBOOK AVAILABLE

DANIEL

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

64 PAGES

3031

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PSALMS

EUGENE H

PETERSON

64 PAGES

3034

EBOOK AVAILABLE

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1012

SIN THAT SO EASILY ENTANGLES

How do we respond to this inescapable

part of the human condition

10 I V P B O O K C L U B C O M

ORIGINAL SIN

New Studies in

Biblical Theology

Henri Blocher

In this philosophicallysophisticated treatmentof the biblical evidence

for original sin HenriBlocher offers a robustresponse to the problemof evil Interacting withthe best theologicalthinking on the subjecthe shows that while thenature of original sinis a mysterymdasheven ariddlemdashonly belief in itmakes sense of evil andwrongdoing

158 PAGESPAPERBACK 2605$2200

CLUB PRICE $1540

THE SMELL OF SIN

Don Everts

Why did Jesus paintsuch vivid pictures whenhe talked about sinAnd why did he makethem so soberingmdashand

downright gory at timesDon Everts seriouslytackles these stark imagescoming face to face with Jesusrsquo clear graphic theol-ogy of sin Reclaim anunderstanding of theseriousness of sin andcelebrate the differencethat this knowledge can

make in your daily life

141 PAGESPAPERBACK 2389$800

CLUB PRICE $560

SIGNATURE SINS

Michael Mangis

Sin is serious and specificand it doesnrsquot go awayon its own PsychologistMichael Mangis exploreswhy we get stuck in a

pattern of sin by look-ing at how we repeat onecore or signature sinagain and again He helpsus each uncover that sinand then looks at genderpersonality family back-ground and other influ-ences that shape our sinoffering further help in

breaking sin patterns

244 PAGESPAPERBACK 3515$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

SIN PRIDE amp SELF-ACCEPTANCE

Terry D Cooper

Do we love ourselvestoo much or too littleDemonstrating how theChristian doctrine of a

sinful and fallen human-ity sheds light on thehuman condition TerryD Cooper guides read-ers through the maze ofcompeting claims to aresolution that affirmsChristian convictionwhile critically engagingmodern psychological

theory

X + 180 PAGESPAPERBACK 2728$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1112

111-800-843-9487

PROBLEM OF EVIL

Ever since evil entered the world wersquove

wrestled with the curse of suffering

SATAN AND THEPROBLEM OF EVIL

Gregory A Boyd

Gregory Boyd defendshis trinitarian warfaretheodicy with rigorousphilosophical reflec-

tion and insights fromhuman experience andscientific discoveryCritiquing the classicalCalvinist solution tothe problem of evil headvocates an alternativeunderstanding of Godrsquossovereignty and thereality of Satan that

sheds light on our fallenhuman condition

456 PAGESPAPERBACK 1550$3200

CLUB PRICE $2240EBOOK AVAILABLE

EVIL AND THEJUSTICE OF GOD

N T Wright

N T Wright explores allaspects of evil and how itpresents itself in societytoday Fully grounded

in the story of the Oldand New Testaments thistimeless yet timely pre-sentation is provocativeand hopeful a fascinatinganalysis of and responseto the fundamental ques-tion of evil and justicethat faces believers

176 PAGESPAPERBACK 3415$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

GOD AND EVIL

Edited by Chad

Meister and

James K Dew Jr

Leading thinkers inChristian philosophyand apologetics take on

the problem of evil andsuffering Essays fromGregory Ganssle YenaLee Bruce Little GarryDeWeese R DouglasGeivett and others pro-vide critical engagementwith the New Atheistsand offer grounds forrenewed confidence in the

God who is ldquoacquaintedwith griefrdquo

360 PAGESPAPERBACK 3784$2000

CLUB PRICE $1400

EBOOK AVAILABLE

SUFFERING ANDTHE SEARCH FORMEANING

Richard Rice

Suffering is deeplypersonal Why is thishappening to me How

can I respond to thepain and loss of friendsfamily and people in mycare Guiding readersthrough seven significanttheodicies Richard Riceuses theory and personalstories to help each of usform a response to suf-fering that is both intel-

lectually satisfying andpersonally authentic

170 PAGESPAPERBACK 4037$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1212

N E X T M O N T H

Law professor David Skeel shows how Christianity

explains the puzzles of life and Michael Reeves helps us

See the whole LBS collection at ivpresscomlifeguides

Stock upand Save

Now is the time to get all your favorite LifeGuidereg Bible Studiesmdashnew and oldmdashbefore the price

increases for the first time in ten years on April 1

$800Club price $560each

SERMON ONTHE MOUNT

JOHN STOTT

79 PAGES

3036

EBOOK AVAILABLE

JAMES

ANDREW T

AND PHYLLIS J

LE PEAU

64 PAGES

3018

PARABLES

JOHN WHITE

64 PAGES

3037

JOHN

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

120 PAGES

3006

EBOOK AVAILABLE

ROMANS

JACK

KUHATSCHEK

96 PAGES

3008

EBOOK AVAILABLE

GROWING

OLDER amp WISER

DALE AND

SANDY LARSEN

64 PAGES

3044

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PROVERBS

WILLIAM MOUSER

80 PAGES

3026

EBOOK AVAILABLE

DANIEL

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

64 PAGES

3031

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PSALMS

EUGENE H

PETERSON

64 PAGES

3034

EBOOK AVAILABLE

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1112

111-800-843-9487

PROBLEM OF EVIL

Ever since evil entered the world wersquove

wrestled with the curse of suffering

SATAN AND THEPROBLEM OF EVIL

Gregory A Boyd

Gregory Boyd defendshis trinitarian warfaretheodicy with rigorousphilosophical reflec-

tion and insights fromhuman experience andscientific discoveryCritiquing the classicalCalvinist solution tothe problem of evil headvocates an alternativeunderstanding of Godrsquossovereignty and thereality of Satan that

sheds light on our fallenhuman condition

456 PAGESPAPERBACK 1550$3200

CLUB PRICE $2240EBOOK AVAILABLE

EVIL AND THEJUSTICE OF GOD

N T Wright

N T Wright explores allaspects of evil and how itpresents itself in societytoday Fully grounded

in the story of the Oldand New Testaments thistimeless yet timely pre-sentation is provocativeand hopeful a fascinatinganalysis of and responseto the fundamental ques-tion of evil and justicethat faces believers

176 PAGESPAPERBACK 3415$1600

CLUB PRICE $1120EBOOK AVAILABLE

GOD AND EVIL

Edited by Chad

Meister and

James K Dew Jr

Leading thinkers inChristian philosophyand apologetics take on

the problem of evil andsuffering Essays fromGregory Ganssle YenaLee Bruce Little GarryDeWeese R DouglasGeivett and others pro-vide critical engagementwith the New Atheistsand offer grounds forrenewed confidence in the

God who is ldquoacquaintedwith griefrdquo

360 PAGESPAPERBACK 3784$2000

CLUB PRICE $1400

EBOOK AVAILABLE

SUFFERING ANDTHE SEARCH FORMEANING

Richard Rice

Suffering is deeplypersonal Why is thishappening to me How

can I respond to thepain and loss of friendsfamily and people in mycare Guiding readersthrough seven significanttheodicies Richard Riceuses theory and personalstories to help each of usform a response to suf-fering that is both intel-

lectually satisfying andpersonally authentic

170 PAGESPAPERBACK 4037$1800

CLUB PRICE $1260EBOOK AVAILABLE

892019 IVP Book Club Digest - March 16 2015

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullivp-book-club-digest-march-16-2015 1212

N E X T M O N T H

Law professor David Skeel shows how Christianity

explains the puzzles of life and Michael Reeves helps us

See the whole LBS collection at ivpresscomlifeguides

Stock upand Save

Now is the time to get all your favorite LifeGuidereg Bible Studiesmdashnew and oldmdashbefore the price

increases for the first time in ten years on April 1

$800Club price $560each

SERMON ONTHE MOUNT

JOHN STOTT

79 PAGES

3036

EBOOK AVAILABLE

JAMES

ANDREW T

AND PHYLLIS J

LE PEAU

64 PAGES

3018

PARABLES

JOHN WHITE

64 PAGES

3037

JOHN

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

120 PAGES

3006

EBOOK AVAILABLE

ROMANS

JACK

KUHATSCHEK

96 PAGES

3008

EBOOK AVAILABLE

GROWING

OLDER amp WISER

DALE AND

SANDY LARSEN

64 PAGES

3044

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PROVERBS

WILLIAM MOUSER

80 PAGES

3026

EBOOK AVAILABLE

DANIEL

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

64 PAGES

3031

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PSALMS

EUGENE H

PETERSON

64 PAGES

3034

EBOOK AVAILABLE

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N E X T M O N T H

Law professor David Skeel shows how Christianity

explains the puzzles of life and Michael Reeves helps us

See the whole LBS collection at ivpresscomlifeguides

Stock upand Save

Now is the time to get all your favorite LifeGuidereg Bible Studiesmdashnew and oldmdashbefore the price

increases for the first time in ten years on April 1

$800Club price $560each

SERMON ONTHE MOUNT

JOHN STOTT

79 PAGES

3036

EBOOK AVAILABLE

JAMES

ANDREW T

AND PHYLLIS J

LE PEAU

64 PAGES

3018

PARABLES

JOHN WHITE

64 PAGES

3037

JOHN

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

120 PAGES

3006

EBOOK AVAILABLE

ROMANS

JACK

KUHATSCHEK

96 PAGES

3008

EBOOK AVAILABLE

GROWING

OLDER amp WISER

DALE AND

SANDY LARSEN

64 PAGES

3044

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PROVERBS

WILLIAM MOUSER

80 PAGES

3026

EBOOK AVAILABLE

DANIEL

DOUGLAS

CONNELLY

64 PAGES

3031

EBOOK AVAILABLE

PSALMS

EUGENE H

PETERSON

64 PAGES

3034

EBOOK AVAILABLE