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"A thoughtful and theological approach that equips people for witness"In A New and Ancient Evangelism, Judith Paulsen explains that God uses ordinary people of faith within their everyday spheres of influence to draw people to himself. She offers a truly biblical understanding of evangelism that is ideally suited for sharing the good news in our current cultural context."Whether used as a textbook for courses in evangelism, as a study guide for small groups, or as a helpful catalyst for individual Christians, I believe this book will help equip the church for its mission of introducing people to Jesus and the life that can only be found in and through him."--Ed Stetzer, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University"We are in sore need of a fresh examination of evangelism. A New and Ancient Evangelism is that foundational text. Comprehensive, engaging, profoundly theological. Read Paulsen's book and become awakened to what God is doing all around you in bringing the world to himself."--David Fitch, Northern Seminary, Chicago; author of Faithful Presence"Paulsen reignites our passion for evangelism. By showing that the conversion stories of the Bible offer a relational model for sharing the good news, A New and Ancient Evangelism invites Christians to freely participate in God's redemptive work by investing in respectful and compassionate relationships."--Marilyn Draper, Tyndale Seminary"I'm one of those people Paulsen identifies at the beginning of this wonderful book: not interested in a book on evangelism. But I read on and was amazingly rewarded. This is a book on evangelism I am more than happy to recommend."--Alan James Roxburgh, The Missional Network"Paulsen draws on her many years of teaching evangelism to offer a thoughtful and theological approach that equips people for witness, using stories of conversion from Scripture. A gift to those in both the church and the academy."--Ross A. Lockhart, Vancouver School of Theology

Weaving together church history, theology, and devotional practice, this introductory guide to spiritual formation retrieves the traditions rooted in truth, goodness, beauty, and community to help readers follow the way of Jesus. "Spiritual formation with substance and depth! Sosler gives a thick account of Christian growth in holiness and wholeness shaped by a biblical-theological-ecclesial vision of truth, goodness, beauty, and community. This is one to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest and then share with another pilgrim on the way of the restless heart."--Alex Fogleman, Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor University; director, Catechesis Institute; author of Knowledge, Faith, and Early Christian Initiation"This fresh account of Christian spiritual formation will captivate students and seekers while reminding seasoned leaders of the many gifts that the Christian tradition offers to our weary souls."--Kaitlyn Schiess, author of The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here"A great help to anyone interested in personal and corporate spiritual formation. Sosler does a masterful job of describing the historical, theological, and spiritual foundations of the Christian faith, and in doing so he invites the reader into a deeper relationship with God. This text is well worth your time."--Donald Shepson, Grove City College"Sosler provides readers with a theological, historical, contemplative, and applicable approach to living life from a formative perspective. He is passionate about the well-being of God's creation and implementing practices designed to educate, empower, and equip the learner."--Barbara L. Peacock, Peacock Soul Care"You will not leave this short book burdened down with a sense of all the things you can't ever seem to do. You'll instead start to see the possibility of how you, in your own life, can seek holiness and formation."--Russell Moore (from the foreword)

Why Does John Calvin Matter for the Twenty-First Century?Calvin for the World offers a fresh evaluation of John Calvin's theological and political thought, showing how his theological legacy impacted the formation of the modern world, its worldview, and its social institutions and why Calvin remains a valuable theological interlocutor for those interested in advancing the work of social, political, racial, and economic justice today."By setting Calvin's theology in its original contexts and following oft-neglected lineages of reception, Rosario Rodríguez illuminates the experiences of dislocation and migration that stand behind Calvin's vision for reform and unveils that vision's liberative potential for theologies during and since the Reformation era."--Kenneth J. Woo, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary"This lively text ranges over many topics that contemporary people would see as their own concerns. Rosario Rodríguez shares the exciting surprises that his students have encountered when he has brought voices from many contexts into dialogue with Calvin, and he makes a good case that the so-called dictator of Geneva has something relevant to say today, that this long misread (or rather, unread) pastor is a viable and even worthwhile conversation partner on these 'modern' issues."--Elsie McKee, Princeton Theological Seminary (emerita)"Calvin for the World shows us what it looks like to thoughtfully engage with a theological giant who bears a complicated legacy and yet still says much that may be of value for us today. In Rosario Rodríguez's capable hands, Calvin is revealed to be a proto-liberationist by the lights of his own convictions as he is interpreted through the genius of his most radical followers."--Jonathan Tran, author of Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism"An excellent contribution to the analysis of the importance of Calvin as a leader of the emerging Protestant Christian theology. Rosario Rodríguez carefully analyzes the various aspects of Calvinist thought and their implications for the convergences between Calvinism, Lutheranism, and Catholicism. I recommend attentive and careful reading of this extraordinary book."--Luis N. Rivera-Pagán, Princeton Theological Seminary (emeritus)

This fourth edition of an award-winning textbook has been updated throughout. It features abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color--as well as chapter outlines, objectives, and summaries; study questions; sidebars featuring primary source material and ethical and theological issues; lists of key terms, people, and places; and further reading recommendations."This textbook rivals the best Old Testament introductions on the market today. It is a treasure trove of entry-level information that carefully balances biblical, historical, contextual, and theological analysis. Students will appreciate that the chapters are filled with aesthetically pleasing visual aids, end of chapter questions, and Christian reflections. Professors will appreciate the careful attention given to the pedagogical resources that accompany the text. Arnold and Beyer are to be commended for their work that has weathered the test of time and continues to grip the attention of students year after year!"--Joy L. Vaughan, Asbury University"With this fourth edition of Encountering the Old Testament, Arnold and Beyer have improved an already impressive textbook. While some textbooks singularly lean toward literary interpretation, historical background, or biblical-theological themes, Arnold and Beyer have produced one of the most balanced textbooks in all these categories. With clear chapter outlines and objectives, introductory students will know exactly what they can expect to learn. The additional helps available within this textbook (sidebars, key terms, study questions, further reading, etc.) serve to enhance the student's experience of encountering the Old Testament with joy."--Adam J. Howell, Boyce CollegePraise for Previous Editions"Arnold and Beyer have produced an exciting survey of the Old Testament with the college student specifically in mind."--Tremper Longman III, Westmont College"For college students who are encountering the Old Testament for the first time, this attractively produced textbook offers a clear and helpful orientation to the world and literature of the Old Testament."--Richard Schultz, Wheaton College

"A valuable resource for all Bible students"This concise introduction to the New Testament addresses the needs and questions of students in multicultural classrooms who are studying for ministry."It is clear from this book that Echevarría is an erudite scholar of first rate. It is no easy feat to master all the material present in this book. The wonderful news is that the book is written in clear prose that is accessible to both students and pastors. I plan to use this book in my courses."--Osvaldo Padilla, Beeson Divinity School"A beautifully engaging invitation to read the New Testament in light of its literary context and content. Echevarría does not shy away from challenges and areas of scholarly disagreement, but his focus is to draw readers into engaging the text, and he succeeds. This is a book I will recommend readily when asked for a place to begin a deeper experience of the New Testament story and message."--Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn, Regent College"A refreshing departure from typical New Testament introductions. This book transcends traditional critical issues to explore the heart of Scripture's relevance in today's ministry. Echevarría's book both informs and challenges readers through concise summaries, thought-provoking questions, and insightful sidebars that enrich the reading experience. A valuable resource for all Bible students."--Dominick S. Hernández, Talbot en Español, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University"Professors can no longer assume that students in a New Testament introduction course have the background necessary to understand the leading introductory textbooks. Echevarría's succinct overviews will help students digest the message of each New Testament book and will give those who are not familiar with the content of the New Testament a helpful jumpstart in their studies."--Charles L. Quarles, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary"Echevarría has gifted students of the Bible with a truly refreshing and helpful resource. While not jettisoning critical issues, this volume keeps readers' eyes squarely on the message of the New Testament within the context of the Christian canon. I hope this book finds wide use in the classroom!"--Andrew M. King, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College

"Give[s] readers a deeper appreciation for the spiritual power and contemporary relevance of the Psalms""Bullock presents a lifetime of scholarly study and pastoral reflection on the Psalms in short essays that nourish the soul and are delightful to read. This book is distinguished by its careful attention to the Hebrew text, thoughtful bridges to Christian theology, and kindhearted tone. This book will give readers a deeper appreciation for the spiritual power and contemporary relevance of the Psalms. Anyone who preaches or teaches the Psalms will find treasures on every page."--Michael Graves, author of How Scripture Interprets Scripture"The Psalms have been an integral part of Bullock's personal and professional life for half a century (and more), and we, the readers, are the beneficiaries of this deep dive into the Psalter's theology. Rich and granular, engaging and stimulating, this book will reward anyone who dips into it. I recommend it enthusiastically!"--David M. Howard Jr., Bethlehem College and Seminary"From Bullock's lyrical and profound words opening the preface to his final meditations on how our present praise of God puts us in the rehearsal hall for eternity, Theology from the Psalms really does crown his forty years of studying, teaching, preaching, and writing on the Psalms. Read it, and be drawn into closer fellowship with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit."--Mark Talbot, author of When the Stars Disappear: Help and Hope from Stories of Suffering in Scripture"Concise, readable, and insightful! Bullock has done the academy and the church a service in writing a book that shows the rich theology of the Psalms. His masterful intertextual work demonstrates the scope and importance of the Psalms both then and now."--Brian Neil Peterson, Lee University"The rigor and warmth of Professor Bullock, well known to his students over decades of teaching, characterize the present volume. Readers of this volume will be welcomed to the text and challenged to engage it more carefully."--Andrew Burlingame, Wheaton College

"An amazing book of power, insight, and challenge"Combining feminist readings of familiar biblical texts with personal stories, Julie Faith Parker helps us engage the Bible with both mind and heart--to learn its stories, explore theological ideas, question common assumptions, and grow in our faith."An amazing book of power, insight, and challenge. Parker inspires compelling conversations that illuminate Eve and all her descendants."--Phyllis Trible, professor emerita, Union Theological Seminary "If you love the Bible enough to ask it hard questions, Eve Isn't Evil is not to be missed."--Jonathan Merritt, author of Learning to Speak God from Scratch; contributing writer for The Atlantic"For many members of biblically based communities of faith who support what Parker describes as 'liberty and justice for all, including people who identify as female, ' Parker's interpretations will be welcome and even joyous news."--Susan Ackerman, professor, Dartmouth College"Eve Isn't Evil lays out a powerful and persuasive case by inviting the reader to discover the gifts of feminism--'self-respect, opportunity, and joy'--reading the Old Testament as a very human book."--Kyong-Jin Lee, associate professor, Fuller Theological Seminary"I'm so grateful for the way Parker has made her brilliant academic work accessible and inspiring to nonscholars (like me!). This book reshaped parts of my heart, my mind, and my faith--it's a must-read."--Shauna Niequist, New York Times bestselling author of I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet"A timely, much-needed book. Parker takes an honest, accessible, personal, and pragmatic approach to biblical interpretation. I strongly recommend Eve Isn't Evil!"--Alice Yafeh-Deigh, professor, Azusa Pacific University"A remarkable work of scholarship and storytelling."--Javier A. Viera, president and professor, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary"A wonderful book. Readers will inevitably be convinced of two things: feminists can love the Bible, and Bible lovers can (and probably should) be feminists!"--Mark Allan Powell, professor (retired), Trinity Lutheran Seminary

"Exemplifies what Christian instruction at its best can be"This informed and accessible introduction to the Nicene Creed explains how the Creed is anchored in the Bible and how it came to be written and confessed in the early history of the church."Seasoned theologians Ortiz and Keating here introduce the Creed in a book that would make a great textbook for introductory theology classes as well as for study groups. Deeply rooted in Scripture and the Church Fathers, this book exemplifies what Christian instruction at its best can be."--Matthew Levering, Mundelein Seminary"This splendid book provides a brilliant presentation of the Nicene Creed that is richly historical but accessible, and conceptually profound but clear, so that readers can understand why Christianity teaches and professes what it does. The book functions both as an excellent introduction to Christianity and as a reference for the pursuit of deeper understanding of the Catholic faith."--Thomas Joseph White, OP, Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum)"A wonderful tool--indeed, a treasure trove--for those prepared to follow the authors in unpacking these rich phrases that Christians have recited for centuries. Here is a powerful antidote that helps us to 'overcome our contemporary allergy to truth' as we lean deeply into the Nicene Creed, understanding how it addressed the problems of its day and continues to speak powerfully to our own age."--Edith M. Humphrey, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (emerita)"This superb exposition of the Creed, written by two faithful Catholic scholars, shows how this classic statement has practical relevance for believers of all confessions. A true treasure for the Lord's people everywhere!"--Timothy George, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University; cochair of Evangelicals and Catholics Together"An extremely well-thought-out introduction to the Nicene Creed. This book connects the Creed to both Testaments, church history, the words of the Church Fathers, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the prayers of the church in a way that not only teaches but also deepens faith."--Jonathan J. Reyes, Knights of Columbus

"Provides instruction as well as motivation"This book provides 90 days of guided reading and brief exercises to help current and former students retain their knowledge and skill in reading and interpreting Biblical Greek."Students can forget a great deal during the long summer between the end of Greek II and a fall semester exegetical course. This book provides an excellent remedy for the problem, combining regular daily exercises with exegetical observations and theological insights that will remind students of the value of persevering in order to actually master Biblical Greek. It incidentally sets in motion what could become a deeply enriching lifelong habit--that of spending just ten minutes each day in the Greek New Testament. The variety of styles and levels of difficulty in the reading selections prepares students well for their next course, whether it be the Johannine Letters or the Letter to the Hebrews."--David A. deSilva, Ashland Theological Seminary"Merkle's Exegetical Journeys is a well-structured resource to guide students in developing their Greek knowledge after their basic language courses are done. It emphasizes that facility in reading actual texts in Greek is the key to skilled use of the language in interpretation. With graded readings from across the New Testament--including translation helps, notes on vocabulary and syntax, and devotional reflections--the book provides instruction as well as motivation. Highly recommended!"--Buist Fanning, Dallas Theological Seminary (emeritus)"Merkle provides a 90-day guide that is perfect both for students eager to sharpen what they've learned in their classes and busy ministers intent on picking back up what they've forgotten. What's more, Merkle's five-step presentation helps bridge the growing gap between the seminary classroom and the pastor's study. I highly recommend this resource for those who want to continue on or return to their Biblical Greek journey."--Joseph R. Dodson, Denver Seminary

James Prothro offers a biblical theology of reconciliation rooted in the Old and New Testaments."In a time when the sacrament of reconciliation is much neglected, this urgently needed work beautifully shows how the forgiving love of God is an ongoing drama. Theologically perceptive and pastorally sensitive, Prothro unpacks key scriptural stories to show that the sacrament of reconciliation is a liturgical expression of how wayward but repentant people have always encountered the grace of a merciful God. Those who contemplate the insights here will find their appreciation of the sacrament renewed and deepened."--Bradley C. Gregory, The Catholic University of America"This volume richly illumines the place of the practice of the sacrament of reconciliation within the larger context of the Christian life as an ongoing process of intentional transformation in cooperation with the Holy Spirit. Roman Catholic readers will find their engagement with this practice renewed by this immersion into the larger work of God to which it contributes. Protestant readers will have to confront their long-standing prejudice that there is no scriptural warrant for the practice and, perhaps, come to a deeper appreciation for the path by which their sisters and brothers in the Catholic Church 'pursue that holiness without which no one will see the Lord.'"--David A. deSilva, Ashland Theological Seminary; author of Sacramental Life: Spiritual Formation through the Book of Common Prayer"A rarity--a book that explores the biblical inspiration and backdrop for the sacrament of reconciliation, and does so in an engaging and readable way. Prothro explores the themes of sin and forgiveness in the Scriptures and shows the reader how repentance leads to hope through God's gift of mercy and restoration. With exegetical facility and pastoral sensitivity, Prothro's book provides renewed enthusiasm for a sacrament that is often overlooked."--Laurie Brink, OP, Catholic Theological UnionPraise for the Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments Series"This excellent series will help Catholics appreciate more and more both the relationship between Word and Sacrament and how the sacraments are grounded in the riches of Scripture."--Thomas D. Stegman+, SJ, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry

A concise guide to four distinct versions of Christian universal salvation--with contributions by David W. Congdon, Tom Greggs, Morwenna Ludlow, and Robin A. Parry"In this very readable, compact volume, David Congdon brings together deep thinkers to broaden our understanding of the varieties of Christian universalism, from the early church fathers to the present. The result is a highly instructive and clear-eyed analysis of one of the most important and most complicated teachings in the Christian faith."--Amy Marga, Luther Seminary"This book introduces four strong sets of arguments by thinkers who have been exploring these matters substantively over extended periods of time. Come ready to engage with the warrants and justifications for these various universalist options, and if you do, you might become a better theologian, if not a better Christian, even if you remained unconvinced about becoming a universalist in any of the ways invited to in these pages."--Amos Yong, Fuller Theological Seminary"Caricatures and misrepresentations often fuel theological debates, especially on controversial themes such as Christian universalism. These essays offer clarity on the variety of universalist theologies in response to the perennial question of Christian universalism, at a time when this debate is again having a moment and in a way that does not offer a definitive conclusion but provides the conditions for a real conversation."--Aristotle Papanikolaou, Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Fordham University "A helpful overview of four theological varieties of Christian universalism: patristic, evangelical, post-Barthian, and existential. This volume will be interesting to Christian readers in general, to students in religious studies, and especially to those in theology and ministry. It will help readers distinguish, in a broad but useful way, the theological presuppositions and developments of various accounts that are often referred to with the umbrella term 'Christian universalism.'"--Ilaria L. E. Ramelli, Stanford University; University of Cambridge

When the Art of Conversation Meets the Art of WritingThis approachable composition textbook for beginning writers argues that the key to writing well is to envision composition as an empathetic and respectful conversation."Hoover's straightforward, accessible approach encourages students to craft their own writing processes by choosing topics that interest them, being actively curious, and listening to others who are also interested (as opposed merely to 'waiting to talk' themselves). This text makes a significant contribution to first-year composition pedagogy."--Jill LeRoy-Frazier, professor of cross-disciplinary studies, East Tennessee State University"Writing well requires certain kinds of human beings to do the writing, and the kinds of human beings who write well only emerge by writing well. Hoover solves this Riddle of the Sphinx not by forsaking writing but by teaching writing, and this book returns us, her readers, to reflect on the dynamic nature and capacities and virtues of those human beings whom we teach. We who teach writing do well to heed."--Nathan P. Gilmour, professor of English, Emmanuel College"An absolute gem of a resource! In an era where divisive discord dominates the public arena and misinformation saturates the media, our nation needs citizens embracing the critical and creative skills this book encourages faculty to teach. The appendix also offers excellent additional materials to reproduce."--Linda Lawrence Hunt, emerita director of Whitworth University's Writing Program; coauthor of In the Long Run: A Study of Faculty in Three Writing-across-the-Curriculum Programs"Writing is an art, a craft, and a struggle. By reframing composition as conversation, however, Hoover directs our attention to the way it is communication and thus is most essentially a question of how we relate to people. In the process, she does something miraculous: she makes writing easier. Essential for anyone teaching writing and all of us undertaking the art, craft, and struggle of putting words on a page."--Daniel Silliman, news editor, Christianity Today

Foundations for Spirit-Filled ChristianityJerry Ireland, Paul W. Lewis, and Frank D. Macchia, series editorsThis systematic theology textbook introduces students to an ongoing conversation with many voices about the wonders of God that is faithful to Scripture but also attentive to the wisdom of tradition and the relevance of context."Macchia's scholarship is unique among systematic theologians as it straddles the best of Pentecostal theology and bears the imprimatur of the finest evangelical thought. This book is a demonstration of the sterling qualities of his scholarship suitably rendered as an introduction to theology and as an invitation to mature theologians to rethink and renew their theologies."--Nimi Wariboko, Boston University"Finally, an introduction to theology that establishes a clear vision that declaring the wonders of God in the wider praise and witness of the church can successfully combine global resources, attentiveness to Scripture and the history of Christianity, and the norms that inform and govern the theological tradition with the language of Pentecostal and Charismatic spirituality and thought!"--Wolfgang Vondey, University of Birmingham"In his Introduction to Theology, leading Pentecostal theologian Frank Macchia follows the trinitarian order of the Apostolic Creed. He pays particular attention to the third article of the confession--highlighting the Holy Spirit, ecclesiology, and eschatology. The systematic focus of the book is on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the crown jewel of Pentecostal theology. The entire text is characterized by a strong biblical foundation and a passion for accessibility to a broad range of readers. Indeed, the book promotes theology as 'the wisdom that is gained in declaring the wonders of God.'"--Michael Welker, University of HeidelbergPraise for the Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity Series"The church and academy are finally ready for Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity, which relays the insights and perspectives of mature Pentecostal and Charismatic theologians and biblical scholars on a broad array of important theological topics, doctrinal loci, and practical realities."--Amos Yong, Fuller Theological Seminary

"A quest for truth in its deepest sense, which draws in every element of human longing and aspiration"The Augustine Way retrieves Augustine's scriptural and ecclesial approach for a healing and hopeful apologetic witness for today."To discover a great thinker of the past as an exciting and challenging contemporary is always a wonderful moment. This book--lively, honest, humane, and wide-ranging--introduces us to one of the most brilliant of all Christian writers and lets us realize just how much good news he has to give amid the muddles and longings of our age."--Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury"How refreshing it is to find apologetics in this book being recovered in its more ancient forms, such as Augustine and his philosophical forebears represented so richly: not as an imperialistic imposition, nor as a merely dispassionate assessment, but as a quest for truth in its deepest sense, which draws in every element of human longing and aspiration."--Rev. Canon Sarah Coakley, FBA, University of Cambridge (emerita)"A superb account of how one of the world's greatest classical theologians can give new depth and vitality to contemporary apologetics. This 'apologetics of retrieval' opens up some theologically rich and apologetically compelling approaches, which will be invaluable to us today as we face new cultural challenges. Essential reading for apologists!"--Alister McGrath, Oxford University"Chatraw and Allen have done Christians an immense service in retrieving the bishop of Hippo's thought for a contemporary apologetics that is robustly ecclesial, culturally responsive, intellectually rigorous, and--most beautifully of all--generously ecumenical."--John Sehorn, Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology"With keen attention to the social imaginary of late modernity, The Augustine Way enlarges our imaginations for how we might persuade others of the truth, beauty, and goodness of the gospel within our current age of anxiety."--Kristen Deede Johnson, Western Theological Seminary"I teach a whole course on what makes theology Augustinian because I believe Augustine has much to offer today's church. I therefore welcome and resonate with the thought experiment behind The Augustine Way--namely, to articulate what Augustine would likely say and do as a pastor and defender of the faith if he were alive today."--Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Anthony Giambrone, OP, offers a biblical theology of the priesthood rooted in the Old and New Testaments."This beautifully written volume manages to pack a very sophisticated set of interpretive proposals into a book that a general theological reader can understand and enjoy. Most modern books on the priesthood either deny the linkage between the Bible and Catholic practice or smuggle in a variety of apologetic readings in an attempt to justify a predetermined position. With characteristic honesty and brilliance, Giambrone provides a much-needed alternative: an exegetically sound grounding of the office of the priesthood in the biblical tradition."--Gary A. Anderson, University of Notre Dame"This is the kind of exegesis I have been waiting for since I became a student of the sacred page. Fr. Giambrone masterfully fulfills the mandate of Dei Verbum 12, effortlessly integrating his outstanding historical scholarship into a balanced, fully canonical Christian hermeneutic. The fruit is a profoundly biblical theology of the priesthood that will illuminate exegetes, fundamental theologians, and dogmaticians alike."--Nina Heereman, St. Patrick's Seminary & University"A splendid work of unimpeachable scholarship from an international biblical scholar. Every seminarian should be given this book to prosper his grace to be a priest. Every priest should read this book to fortify his vocation. Every bishop should buy this book. Additionally, Fr. Giambrone's easy-to-read presentation of biblical themes will help Christ's lay faithful to understand the divinely ordained place that the Catholic priest occupies in the Church."--Romanus Cessario, OP, Ave Maria UniversityPraise for the Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments Series"This series gives to students of the Bible a deeply enriched view of the mesh of relationships within and between biblical texts that are brought to light by the liturgy of the sacraments."--Jennifer Grillo, University of Notre Dame"This series points the way to the theological and exegetical future."--Matthew Levering, Mundelein Seminary