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M. and Ada Thompson professor of biblical studies, Asbury Theological Seminary \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'When my friend Jack Deere asked me in 1992 to read and critique the manuscript of Surprised by the Power of the Spirit, I was at first honored and later overwhelmed by its persuasive and, in my opinion, irrefutable argumentation. I remain convinced it was the most important evangelical book of the 1990s. Now, much to my delight, Jack has extensively rewritten that book, although his convictions about what the Bible says concerning the Holy Spirit remain the same. With new stories of verified healings and testimonies of the life-changing power of the prophetic, Jack has 'surprised' me once again. More than twenty-five years have passed since his book released, and a new generation of Christians stands in great need of the profound biblical and practical insights that Jack brings to bear on this subject. 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Every main chapter introduces a section of Torah with attention to its basic structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is followed by another look at how this portion of Torah connects to the rest of the Christian Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dynamic design includes opportunities in every chapter to make the most of Torah study including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps for getting started (focus questions, key terms, outline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn interactive workshop with challenge questions and advanced questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggestions for research projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext steps for further study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA refreshingly new approach to the Torah--neither an introduction nor a commentary--\u003cem\u003eTorah St\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Gary Schnittjer has distinguished himself as an especially perceptive reader of biblical narrative, which makes him an ideal guide for students of the Torah. In this textbook and companion Workbook, he draws from his deep well of insights on the biblical text and his years of classroom experience. My students genuinely thanked me for assigning the first edition. I'm delighted that Schnittjer has taken the time to refresh and shorten the book to communicate even more effectively to future students. I make it a practice not to assign any book that I wouldn't want to reread myself. Torah Story remains an excellent choice!' * \u003cb\u003e Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament Biola University \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Gary Schnittjer skillfully expounds the Pentateuch from a Christian perspective, illuminating its argument, structure, unity, and trajectory. He excels at explaining intertextual connections and literary techniques. This second edition will enrich the next generation for years to come.' * \u003cb\u003e Mark A. Hassler, professor of Old Testament Virginia Beach Theological Seminary \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Gary Schnittjer's careful and close read of the Torah effectively captures the big picture supplemented with attention to the priorities of each narrative segment. Gary's exceptional scholarship is complemented by an aesthetically pleasing format that is user-friendly. Content, formatting, and teaching aids combine to make the second edition of the Torah Story an easy choice for classroom and personal study.' * \u003cb\u003e John F. Klem, dean, Center for Biblical Studies Seminary Antipolo City, Philippines \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Gary Schnittjer's Torah Story is a rich resource for studying the Pentateuch, not only in surveying its content and major themes or in providing helpful charts and illustrations, but by teaching readers how to read and enjoy the Torah for themselves. Torah Story is a superb guide to the abiding message, composition, and literary beauty of the Pentateuch, which I highly recommend for both classroom and personal study.' * \u003cb\u003e L. Michael Morales, professor of biblical studies Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'I have assigned Torah Story in my Pentateuch course for many years because of Gary Schnittjer's engaging approach to Pentateuch studies. What I love most are his insightful Readings, attending to theological interpretation and narrative artistry, and his Another Look brimming with fresh observations about interconnections within and between biblical books. Augmenting these strengths, the second edition of Torah Story is enhanced throughout with updated research, tables, images, and interactive workshops that make an effective textbook even better for anyone seeking an apprenticeship on the Torah.' * \u003cb\u003e Kenneth C. Way, professor of Old Testament and Semitics Talbot School of Theology, Biola University \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'If only this book had been available twenty years ago when I was first asked to teach a survey of the Torah course in a discipleship program for young Israeli believers. Schnittjer's apprenticeship approach to the Torah will be a blessing for teacher and student alike. Every page is filled with gems of learning opportunities--not only in terms of its insights about the Torah but also in its insights about how to teach the Torah. It is my sincerest hope that Schnittjer's approach will be applied to every other book in the Bible in future publications as well!' * \u003cb\u003e Seth D. Postell, academic dean Israel College of the Bible, Netanya Israel \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'It is difficult to improve on an already superb work, but Gary Schnittjer has done just this in the second edition of Torah Story. The introductory chapter, which has been substantially revised and is now even more helpful to the student, explains how to read the Torah in light of how biblical narrative works. Then in the remaining chapters Schnittjer masterfully models his approach to narrative by offering an astute theological reading of the Torah. Throughout the reader finds many invaluable insights into the Torah's literary features and intertextual allusions, which is exactly what we would expect given Schnittjer's expertise in these areas. I cannot recommend Torah Story highly enough!' * \u003cb\u003e Benjamin J. Noonan, associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew Columbia International University \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Kudos to Gary Schnittjer on the Second Edition of Torah Story! Schnittjer has taken one of the best textbooks on the Pentateuch and made it even better. I love the new, beautiful look and layout of the book, as well as the continued student friendly interaction. Likewise, in Chapter 1, I find his guidelines on how to read biblical narrative to be extremely helpful. Indeed, here and throughout the book Schnittjer has incorporated the latest in Old Testamament scholarship into his discussions. As a professor I appreciate the additional resources available through Zondervan's TextbookPlus program, as well as the helpful Workbook that is available. All in all, this is a great textbook and I highly recommend it!' * \u003cb\u003e J. Daniel Hays, professor emeritus at Ouachita Baptist University and senior professor of Old Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Schnittjer's Torah Story is a refreshingly unique textbook on the Pentateuch that moves beyond summarizing the content of these books to tracing their literary strategies, intertextual connections, and enduring significance as Christian Scripture. This volume--especially the second edition--offers a new generation of readers a sophisticated, accessible, and indispensable introduction to Scripture's foundational narratives.' * \u003cb\u003e Michelle Knight, assistant professor of Old Testament and Semitic languages Trinity Evangelical Divinity School \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'The first edition of Torah Story has always been my go-to recommendation for textbooks on the Pentateuch. I did not agree with every detail, but it combined clarity and organization with deep research, careful exegesis, and useful application. Over the years I had the privilege of closely observing hundreds of students using this textbook and coming to a deeper understanding of God's Word. Now Gary Schnittjer has made a good textbook even better with updated research, expanded illustrations, and extensive resources for teachers. I look forward to seeing how this new edition will build on the substantial legacy of the first, cultivating sincere love for Christ in those who give themselves wholeheartedly to the study of the Torah.' * \u003cb\u003e Jonathan L. Master, president Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'The key word to take away from this book is the word apprentice. The reader is treated to the work of someone who truly believes that all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for Christians. Yes, even the Pentateuch. The first edition guided readers faithfully through the Torah, both to understand its message and its relevance for life and godliness. This new edition brings nearly two decades of additional experience and insight from Schnittjer's own apprenticeship in the Bible. It is improved in every way, offering additional insights and reflections while maintaining the character that made the first edition such a valuable guide. One encounters not merely a fresh coat of paint but a thoroughly restored model. The introductory chapters prepare the apprentices for their tour of the Pentateuch, and in the rest of the book, Schnittjer guides readers through each book of the Torah. Like the best kind of tour guide, he has clearly retained his love and wonder of the Pentateuch, and his intent is for the apprentice to be shaped by it.' * \u003cb\u003e Ryan C. Hanley, department chair and assistant professor of biblical studies University of the Cumberlands \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'The second edition of Torah Story offers an invitation to the reader to become an apprentice of the Pentateuch. As a skilled guide with decades of experience in the classroom, Schnittjer knows how to lead students down the path of discovery through the inductive study of Scripture and shows us how he does it. This volume is ideally suited for professors who want to turn their course into an interactive workshop. Students will enjoy its thought-provoking questions and suggestions for research projects. Highly recommended!' * \u003cb\u003e Gordon Johnston, professor of Old Testament Dallas Theological Seminary \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'This book is brilliant. As someone who loves the Torah and who cares about effective pedagogy, I am so impressed with Torah Story. Gary Schnittjer is clearly a master of the subject and treats it faithfully, thoughtfully, and thoroughly, as a Christian who reveres the Hebrew Bible. But he is also clearly a great teacher, who understands how people learn, and he has tailored the book to maximally help students do just that. Beyond that, he has made it superbly flexible for professors to use in whatever way suits them. If you are going to teach or learn about the Torah, this book is absolutely a must-have.' * \u003cb\u003e Elizabeth W. D. Groves, lecturer in Biblical Hebrew Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'This second edition of Torah Story retains all the best features of the first edition and makes them better. I value this textbook for how it trains students to read biblical narrative in all of its rich design and intertextuality. The second edition enhances this key characteristic through updated and clarified discussion and bibliographic entries. The additional and higher quality pictures enrich the reading experience, and students will appreciate the slightly shorter text, editing that made the writing clearer without losing any necessary content. Students will find Torah Story to be a beneficial resource for study long after their course is over.' * \u003cb\u003e Dr. Megan C. Roberts, assistant professor of Old Testament Prairie College \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'This substantially reworked second edition of Torah Story brings students to the cutting edge of Schnittjer's research on how biblical writers converse with each other and draws readers effortlessly into the strange but compelling story that stretches from creation to the edge of the land. Students will experience that story in all its varied plot twists and turns and learn how to read the Old Testament with literary, historical, and theological sensitivity. Having engaged this Torah territory, they won't want to leave.' * \u003cb\u003e Matthew Lynch, associate professor of Old Testament Regent College, Vancouver \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Torah is foundational for God's revelation and understanding it accurately provides a crucial basis for understanding and living out the implications of the rest of Christian Scripture. 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I look forward to using this even more helpful edition in the classroom as I continue to introduce my students to Torah.' * \u003cb\u003e John Soden, professor, Bible and theology Lancaster Bible College, Capital Seminary and Graduate School \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'With superb literary sensitivity and elegant prose, Gary Schnittjer guides readers through the Pentateuch. His keen insights into the Torah's macrostructure and intertextual connections offer a refreshing alternative to standard introductions and surveys. Torah Story is a masterful textbook--clear and engaging for both students and scholars. Its abundant sidebars, illustrations, and questions elevate the book's usefulness and application for learners at all stages.' * \u003cb\u003e Jillian L. 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Based on their now-extensive trauma care experience, this new edition helps readers how to minister to new domestic and global victims such as sex trafficking survivors, foster children, refugees, and survivors of genocide. Examples and illustrations are updated with more recent ones from high-profile abuse cases and the aftermath of the #MeToo movement. The appendixes include lists of helpful resources for child protection policies, worker\/parent child abuse education, warning signs of potential abusers, and general abuse resources (books, internet sites, and organizations) to equip ministry leaders are provided in appendices. Illustrations, case studies, and art therapy drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'After five years of teaching Mending the Soul courses in Spanish in eleven Latin American countries and the United States, we saw such powerful healing from abuse and trauma that we started a nonprofit--Resplandece Internacional--to empower us to reach more people. We're grateful for this new edition of Mending the Soul in which Steven and Celestia Tracy combine their expertise to amplify their compassionate, community-based healing. We highly recommend Mending the Soul to all who want to better understand abuse and find healing for themselves and others.' * \u003cb\u003e Resplandece Internacional board members Magdalena Sánchez, interim president of the Centro Hispano de Estudios Teológicos; Carmen Quinche, Evangelical Covenant Church pastor; and Debbie Taylor, retired missionary, pastor, and therapist \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Even with the explosion of technology, social media, and resources, hard truths remain about various forms of abuse that society and the church often want to ignore. Steven and Celestia Tracy boldly present the sobering truth about abuse and trauma with updated and relevant research and stories to educate the reader on today's more nuanced forms of abuse. However, the authors do not leave the reader in a place of despair. Rather, they courageously light the path forward with hope-infused stories of healing and redemption, along with the sharing of strong biblical evidence for God's hatred of abuse and for his redemptive plan to bring good from evil. This is a must-read for anyone searching for personal healing, as well as for caregivers who desire freedom and wholeness for those they love.' * \u003cb\u003e Kelsey Hawk, PhD, LMHC \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Every Christian leader needs a theology of abuse in this broken world, and thus every Christian leader needs this book. For almost a decade, the Mending the Soul book and workbook have been used as an essential part of our transformational curriculum for upper-division students. I can testify to the power of this model to help heal and transform the lives of our Native American staff and students, many of whom are planning to take this approach back to their tribes. I'm thrilled at the additional information provided in this new edition.' * \u003cb\u003e Dr. Jason Koppen, DMin, president of Indian Bible College \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'For almost two decades, I have watched the MTS model mend the souls of our students and heal our broader community. The new edition of Mending the Soul is biblically sound, trauma-informed, tested, and proven. Steven and Celestia Tracy are authentic, faithful servants who travel the world offering help and hope to victims of abuse both outside and inside the church. This updated edition will surely bless the next generation.' * \u003cb\u003e John DelHousaye, PhD, professor of Bible and theology at Arizona Christian University \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'In an era when we regularly learn of faith systems that not only condone but propagate and cover up abuse, Mending the Soul stands out as a trustworthy beacon of hope for survivors and those who care for them. With its integration of theology, social science, and practical application, this book serves as an essential resource for spiritual leaders to face head-on the dark and destructive nature of abuse and walk alongside victims in the painful journey of recovering from its staggering impact.' * \u003cb\u003e Cheryl M. C., survivor, Chandler, Arizona \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'In this updated edition of Mending the Soul, you can expect to once again be even more deeply moved by God's healing love. Steven and Celestia Tracy guide the reader in tracing the emergence of beauty and dignity from the dark distortions of abuse and shame. They equip you to provide real help to survivors, look evil in the face, and see our Lord Jesus doing his most stunning work in those difficult places.' * \u003cb\u003e Michael Rehm, LPC, Stillwaters Counseling \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Mending the Soul is a penetrating, delicately documented, hands-on guide to wholeness. Its fresh approach, energizing language, tangible case studies, mastery of human experience, and simple yet effective model make it a manual for anyone who wants to understand what is wrong with humanity, grow in wholeness, and improve relationships. It helps survivors know where to begin. If you are a minister, social worker, nurse, educator, or caregiver, this book is for you.' * \u003cb\u003e Jean-Pasteur Kahindo Katavo, Christian education program officer for the Baptist Community of Central Africa denomination \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Mending the Soul is powerful medicine for the ancient pandemic of abuse. This resource is unique because it is refreshingly holistic. Steven and Celestia Tracy are expert tour guides who do not shy away from revisioning the spiritual realities of victims, while also unpacking the complexity of trauma. This book should be in every pastor's library and be essential fodder for annual training.' * \u003cb\u003e Andrew J. Schmutzer, professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and author of Divine Suffering \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Mending the Soul is therapy with God.' * \u003cb\u003e Christina Tree-Lasiloo, BBS, Indian Bible College \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Mending the Soul sets the standard for integrating biblical foundations and research-based approaches to healing the trauma of abuse. This major upgrade incorporates the Tracys' lessons of fifteen years of worldwide utilization and is an essential resource for pastors, counselors, and teachers whose goal is to bring whole-person healing to traumatized and abused people.' * \u003cb\u003e Gerry Breshears, PhD, professor of theology at Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Regardless of how tidy everything may look on the outside, one thing is certain--sitting in the pews of every congregation are women and men who are living with the effects of unhealed trauma and abuse. As a pastor and someone whose own soul needed mending from the abuse I suffered as a young boy, I'm a firm believer in the Tracys' message and ministry. We must go beyond simply acknowledging that abuse exists to offering the healing power of Jesus embodied in people equipped to walk alongside those who travel their own mending journeys. While exposing the depths of abuse's darkness, Steven and Celestia always point to the power of God's healing strength with humility, grace, and the utmost care.' * \u003cb\u003e Rick McKinley, founding pastor of Imago Dei Community, Portland, Oregon, and author of This Beautiful Mess \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Steven and Celestia Tracy deliver a thorough examination of the devastating problem of abuse and suggest practical ways to listen to, understand, and support victims of abuse. They tap into their experience as scholars and clinical and pastoral counselors, as well as share the fruit of their work on the African continent. This is an excellent resource for professional counselors, pastors, church leaders, and lay counselors to help those who need to regain their wholeness.' * \u003cb\u003e Honoré Bunduki Kwany, PhD, professor and rector at Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo (Christian Bilingual University of the Congo) \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Steven and Celestia Tracy have done a remarkable job updating, refining, and elaborating on their seminal work. This new edition is well-organized and clearly written, covering difficult material with grace, thoughtfulness, and careful exegesis without being either academically dry and heady or simplistic and naive, ensuring that Mending the Soul remains on the bookshelves of another generation of graduate students, pastors, and laypeople. This is essential reading for every abuse survivor, therapist, and ministry leader.' * \u003cb\u003e Justin Smith, PsyD, LMFT, founder and director of The Family Room LLC  \u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'There is no better resource for pastors and ministry leaders who desire to build healthy and thriving communities than Mending the Soul. During the past decade, we've introduced MTS models to churches in Ecuador, the United States, and Spain and have witnessed God's power at work in each of these church communities. Steve and Celestia Tracy not only help us understand abuse for what it is--the result of the sin that entered the world after the fall--but they also provide a road map for moving forward. The MTS model begins with individuals and in time transforms churches and broader communities and leads to wholeness and healing through Christ.' * \u003cb\u003e Titus Folden, WorldVenture, Spain \u003c\/b\u003e *","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864368132439,"sku":"9780310121466","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"the-scandal-of-forgiveness-9780310120087","title":"The Scandal of Forgiveness","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the true depth of what forgiveness is, what it demands of you, and how it sets you free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForgiveness offers an alternative to an endless cycle of resentment and revenge that we often see in this world, but it can be difficult to understand its true power without first understanding God’s scandalous grace and forgiveness of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Scandal of Forgiveness\u003c\/em\u003e—an adaptation of the bestselling book \u003cem\u003eWhat’s So Amazing About Grace?\u003c\/em\u003e—author Philip Yancey will take you on an exploration of forgiveness and its clear connection to the gospel. 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