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Planning your next syllabus? The second edition of 'Authentic Communication' brings updated research and two new chapters on perspective taking and estranged relationships. Available now!
Each page of 'Candles in the Darkness' holds a Bible passsage, an ancient voice, a reflection, and a prayer. Four simple elements. One profound daily practice to carry you through Advent with intention and peace. Available now. Order your copy today.
American Christians are often disconnected from the places we inhabit—cut off from nature, our neighbors, people different from us, and a sense of rootedness. Through interdisciplinary scholarship, 'Every Somewhere Sacred' seeks to rescue our theology of place.
"Contrary to what most people might think, human beings are inherently philosophical." —James K. Dew, Jr., co-editor of the series The Questions in Christian Philosophy series seeks to help readers love God with their mind through faithful philosophy.
Does beauty really exist? What is the nature and value of art? What makes someone an artist? What is the artist's place in the church? Dennis Bray explores these questions and more in 'What Is Beauty?,' an introductory textbook on art and aesthetics from a Christian perspective. Order now!
Learning to pastor like a midwife helps us embrace what God is doing in our pain and see new life in unlikely places. Like a midwife, a pastor partners with God in the birth of new creation. 'The Pastor as Midwife' is out now wherever books are sold!
The Reformation Commentary on Scripture Membership Program is designed for pastors, church leaders, and educators who want to build their set of this acclaimed commentary series at an accessible price. Become a member now: https://ivpress.com/reformation-commentary-on-scripture-membership-program
Does Christianity have anything to say about global justice for modern nation-states? Robert Joustra answers with a resounding yes. 'Christ and Covenant in Global Politics' casts a compelling vision for a Christian approach to international relations driven by shared loves instead of fear.
Evangelism doesn't have to be awkward. Through interdisciplinary insights, 'Socially Awkward Evangelism' uses psychology to help you address the underlying fears tied to evangelism and communicate your faith authentically, sensitively, and creatively.
Members of the the Reformation Commentary on Scripture Membership Program receive: • Each new RCS volume for $30 • Free US Economy shipping • A member-exclusive 50% discount for all previously published volumes Sign up: https://ivpress.com/reformation-commentary-on-scripture-membership-program
The biggest barrier to evangelism isn't lack of training. It's fear. In 'Socially Awkward Evangelism,' Mark Teasdale looks at evangelism through the lens of psychology, helping you overcome the roadblocks that often accompany sharing your faith. Out now!
The whole church benefits when men actively support and advocate for women. ⬇️ In Scripture, 🤝 Boaz is an ally in the Old Testament 🤝 Jesus is an ally in the New Testament 🤝 Paul is an ally in the early church 'Allies in Ministry' by Rob Dixon is out now!
Have you ever wanted to look over the shoulder of an expert apologist as he has conversations about faith? In 'My Apologetics Dinner Party,' Louis Markos invites you to a potluck dinner in his home where guests from many walks of life engage in spirited discussion. Order today!
In 'God in the Desert,' Noel Forlini Burt explores Old Testament wilderness narratives in conversation with wise voices from throughout church history, bridging the gap between biblical studies and spiritual formation. Available now wherever books are sold!
Indigenous perspectives challenge assumptions many Christians take for granted. Listen to The Bible for Normal People with the authors of 'Reading the Bible on Turtle Island': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bible-episode-321-h-daniel-zacharias-and-t/id1215420422?i=1000756685485
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Do you find the Old Testament historical books challenging or confusing? 'Unfolding Redemption' by Ian Vaillancourt guides readers through these books with a clear and intentional approach, revealing how every part of the story leads to Jesus. Available now!
Formation and mission, contemplation and action, inner renewal and outward vocation—all are inseparably linked in Willard’s vision. 'Kingdom Apprenticeship' offers a fresh call: to recover apprenticeship to Jesus as the heart of the Christian life—and the hope of the world.
Coming soon: 'Disability and Evangelism' by Rochelle Scheuermann She uncovers how God’s story in Scripture responds to the complexities of disability and provides both the means and message to share good news among people of all abilities. Preorder now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1514009781/
Two resources your bookshelf can't live without: 'Swing Low' vols. 1 and 2. In this groundbreaking two-volume work, Walter R. Strickland II highlights the ways theology has formed and motivated Black Christianity across the centuries. Get your copies wherever books are sold.
Deepen your understanding of history, confront unsettling truths, and work toward justice and healing with 'Undoing Manifest Destiny: Settler America, Christian Colonists, and the Pursuit of Justice' by L. Daniel Hawk. Available now wherever books are sold.
Christians have all too often compromised with racism throughout history, but that’s not the whole story. Hearing the prophetic witness of revivalist social justice efforts in the nineteenth century can provide a fresh approach to conversations about race and faith in the church.
Now available on Seminary Now: a new course from Andrew Abernethy based on 'Savoring Scripture.' Learn a six-step framework for reading the Bible with clarity, confidence, and faithful response. seminarynow.co/savoring-scripture-ivp
We're saddened over the recent loss of Dr. Daniel Treier. Dr. Treier was a wise friend and mentor to all who knew him. We're grateful not only for his theological legacy, but for his charity and kindness that embodied the truth he professed. He will be deeply missed.
📢 A new writing retreat from InterVarsity Press 📝 The Transform Your Writing Retreat is designed to make space to explore the soul of the writer and the intersection of writing and spirituality. Space is limited. Apply today!
What inspired literary giants like C. S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Charles Williams? 'The Way of Dante' takes you on a journey of discovering how the medieval poet Dante Alighieri and his masterwork, 'The Divine Comedy,' shaped their thoughts, artistry, and faith. Order now!
The glory of God is a central theme that runs throughout Scripture. But what is God’s glory? And what does it mean to glorify God? 'The Earth Will Be Filled' by Donnie Berry shows how God’s glory is at the heart of the gospel and of the entire story of the Bible. Out now!