All Books
Recent books authored or edited by Andrews University Faculty
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Levantine Entanglements: Cultural Productions, Long-term Changes and Globalizations in the Eastern Mediterranean
Terje Stordalen and Øystein S. LaBianca
This cross-disciplinary volume makes the case for the Levant, including the use of the term, as a unit of analysis for the study of cultural production and change over the long-term in the Eastern Mediterranean. It offers a new perspective on the history of this region that overcomes Orientalist approaches and introduces a global history perspective. It posits a way forward for studying the agency of the local as a key to understanding the long-term history of cultural production over the long-term in the region. Finally, it tells the story of the crystallization within the region of a type of sub-imperial power, illustrated by the canonical discourses popularly associated with the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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It's Not Your Turn: What to Do While You're Waiting for Your Breakthrough
Heather Thompson Day
What do you do when it seems like everybody else is getting their dreams and you're not?
You don't have to be distressed when Instagram comparison makes you feel like others are more successful than you. Heather Thompson Day shows us what we can do to shape ourselves while waiting, so we are ready when it's our turn. She unpacks instant gratification and peer comparison in a social media world, and teaches how we can cultivate perspectives and practices that will enable us to be more content, patient, and constructive. We can learn to walk slowly and trust God to do his work in us, being more present in our relationships rather than striving for premature image-based success.
Your turn will come. Here's what you can do to get there.
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Vida y Enseñanzas de Jesús. Estudios en Biblia, Teología y Ministerio
Roberto D. Badenas and Davide Sciarabba
Hablar de Jesús a partir del texto de los evangelios es siempre un desafío y un riesgo. ¿Qué decir de Jesús que no se haya dicho ya? ¿Que aportar a un archivo constantemente abierto desde hace casi dos mil años? ¿No resulta pretencioso escribir un libro más sobre Jesús, siendo que ya se ha escrito tanto? . . .Lo más sorprendente es que la figura de Jesús de Nazaret sigueinteresando, intrigando e interpelando al mundo, incluso en nuestra cultura post-cristiana.
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Exploring the Composition of the Pentateuch (Bulletin for Biblical Research Supplement Book 27)
Leslie Scott Baker Jr, Kenneth Bergland, Felipe Alves Masotti, and A. Rahel Wells
- For many years, the historical-critical quest for a reconstruction of the origin(s) and development of the Pentateuch or Hexateuch has been dominated by the documentary hypothesis, the heuristic power of which has produced a consensus so strong that an interpreter who did not operate within its framework was hardly regarded as a scholar. However, the relentless march of research on this topic has continued to yield new and refined analyses, data, methodological tools, and criticism. In this spirit, the contributions to this volume investigate new ideas about the composition of the Pentateuch arising from careful analysis of the biblical text against its ancient Near Eastern background.Covering a wide spectrum of topics and diverging perspectives, the chapters in this book are grouped into two parts. The first is primarily concerned with the history of scholarship and alternative approaches to the development of the Pentateuch. The second focuses on the exegesis of particular texts relevant to the composition of the Torah. The aim of the project is to foster investigation and collegial dialogue in a spirit of humility and frankness, without imposing uniformity.In addition to the editors, the contributors include Tiago Arrais, Richard E. Averbeck, John S. Bergsma, Joshua A. Berman, Daniel I. Block, Richard Davidson, Roy E. Gane, Duane A. Garrett, Richard S. Hess, Benjamin Kilchör, Michael LeFebvre, Jiří Moskala, and Christian Vogel.
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The Book of Isaiah: Thoughts as High as Heaven
Roy Gane
People naturally look for ways to survive and thrive. They look to their families, friends, and organizations, and they strive to acquire lands, buildings, and material possessions for security and prosperity. Food, comfort, and safety are high priorities. When hardships or dangers arise, we look around for solutions. But what if we cannot find answers to the problems that threaten our existence?
The book of Isaiah challenge people, including us, to stop just looking around and start looking up to the Lord, whom Isaiah saw "sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up" (Isaiah 6:1). In author Roy Gane's "The Book of Isaiah", readers will get a fresh look at some of the poetry and parallelism, imagery, and contrasts, and musical rhythms that for the symphony of the human journey through judgement and restoration. See key aspects of God's character in a new light, take a fresh look at how He leads and comforts broken people, and marvel at the glorious destiny waiting God's redeemed. -
Dinosaurs, Volcanoes, and Holy Writ: A Boy-Turned-Scientist Journeys from Fundamentalism to Faith
James L. Hayward
An earnest young boy who loves nature grows up the son of a fundamentalist pastor. He goes to college, trains as a biologist, and becomes a successful university professor. In the process he finds some of the religious beliefs that carried him through childhood and adolescence indefensible in the face of evidence from biology and geology--and even from Scripture itself. What's he to do? This is the journey of a boy-turned-scientist who finds a path away from "the idols of fundamentalism" and toward a universe rich with process, intrigue, and mystery. Along the way, he discovers a faith consistent with physical reality, one open to beauty, kindness, and hope.
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Escape de Babilonia: Cómo Dios me encontró en las calles de Bagdad
S. Joseph Kidder and Natalia Jonas
Una tarde, Joseph Kidder fue golpeado casi hasta la muerte, arrojado en la calle inconsciente, expulsado de su familia para siempre: todo a causa de su nueva fe Y así comenzó su largo recorrido de la Babilonia de su vida secular en Irak al asombroso amor de Dios y la importancia de entregarse a su plan. Él no sabía entonces de la muchas lucha y los sacrificios que todavía lo esperaban; pero la oración, su fe en la Biblia y el apoyo de su nueva familia eclesial lo llevarían a una vida de ministerio y servicio que continúa hasta el día de hoy.
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52 Life Changing Devotional Thoughts: Spiritual Food for the Journey Paperback
Trevor O'Reggio
Over the last twenty years that I have worked as a professor of Church History at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University, I have given a short devotion to my students at the beginning of each class period to inspire and encourage them in their faith journey and to affirm them in their call to ministry. I have gathered up these precious devotional thoughts and put them in this small book, so there will be a permanent record of these spiritual reflections. Enclosed you will find short scriptural reflections, homilies, inspirational poems, bible readings and common-sense instructions. I hope it will provide a source of encouragement to you in your own faith journey. When you are finished with this little booklet, pass it on to someone else to encourage them in their journey. Share the love.
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Voices from the Reformation
Trevor O'Reggio
I have bought together eight published and unpublished articles on the Protestant Reformation in this small book. These articles deal with a range of theological issues. Chapter one explores the life and teachings of Jan Hus, one of the most significant pre-reformer whose life and theology set the stage for the Protestant Reformation of the Sixteenth century. Chapter two describes the core theological issue-of Anabaptism-Discipleship. Chapter three compares the teachings of Anabaptism with those of the Seventh-day Adventists. Chapter 4 analyzes the Radicals’ reformers’ views on the Holy Spirit. Chapters five, six, and seven focuses on Martin Luther, considered the towering figure of the Reformation. In chapter five, I reexamine Luther’s views on death and dying. Chapter six explores his revolutionary views on marriage, sex, and the family. Chapter seven analyzes his enigmatic and paradoxical theology. Chapter eight concludes the book by surveying a representative view of the major Protestant reformers of the sixteenth century on what happens to the wicked at the final judgment and the nature of hell.
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Andrews Bible Commentary (Old Testament)
Angel M. Rodriguez, Daniel Bediako, Carl Cossart, and Gerald Klingbeil
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Geometry of Submanifolds
Joeri Van der Veken, Alfonso Carriazo, Ivko Dimitrić, Yun Myung Oh, Bogdan D. Suceava, and Luc Vrancken
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使徒行传与大公书信导论 笔记与习题 (An Introduction to Acts and the General Epistles: Notes and Exercises)
Cedric E. W. Vine and Fai Leong
Chinese Translation of:An Introduction to Acts and the General Epistles. Translated by Fai Leong.
This is a workbook for the graduate course Acts and General Epistles
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Quality Research Papers for Students of Religion and Theology, 4th ed.
Nancy Vyhmeister and Terry Dwain Robertson
This will be the fourth edition of a time-tested resource for students writing papers in the fields of religion and theology. It provides essential guidance for writing assignments typical in graduate programs in religion and has served as a standard textbook for seminary research courses. The fourth edition is updated to include information on Turabian 9th edition, SBL Handbook 2nd edition, new resource lists, and additional help with online resources and formatting issues.
Most importantly, this new edition is revised from the perspective of information abundance rather than information scarcity. Today's research mindset has shifted from "find anything" and "be satisfied with anything" to "choose intentionally" reliable and credible sources. Quality Research Papers will guide students through an overabundance of online and library resources and help them craft excellent essays.
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Doctor of Missiology: Dissertation Writing Manual
Linda Bauer
Recommendations and requirements for the Mission Department and the Doctor of Missiology Program of Andrews University.
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Bonjour Brancusi
Gregory Constantine
“Bonjour Brancusi” is a 60-page graphic biography (164 frames) about the life and art of Constantin Brancusi, the Romanian peasant boy who, at age 19, walked 1200 miles to Paris in 1904 and according to scholars Sidney Geist, Eric Shanes and many others, developed into the most original and influential modern sculptor of the 20th century.
Brancusi visited in America, Europe, and Egypt. Brancusi’s story is divided into six chapters; 1. His walk to Paris, 2. The Kiss, 3. The Heads, 4. The Birds, 5. The Column, 6. Studio Visitors and Travels.
All 164 line drawings are enhanced with black and white watercolor. Each frame includes “text balloons” that reveal his dialog with friends and collectors discussing philosophical and technical aspects of his work. The drawings are rendered in the style of a graphic novel (or comic book) but the entire book is historically factual. -
La Naturaleza del ser Humano en los Orígenes: Génesis 1-11
Richard M. Davidson
"Este libro es una contribución importante y fundamental para la definición de lo que es el ser humano. La lectura de este escrito es relevante en el siglo XXI debido a la importancia de las relaciones humanas que abarcan casi todo el espectro de actividades en las que el ser humano participa. El estudio de la naturaleza humana hecha a partir de una cosmovisión bíblica responde a muchas interrogantes que el ser humano se ha hecho por siglos. Preguntarse ¿qué soy? o mas aún ¿quién soy? constituye una de las inquietudes mas antiguas a las que cada individuo se enfrenta en cierto momento de la vida. Para responder este enigma, Davidson hace una descripción de la naturaleza del ser humano en sus tres etapas o estados: antes de la caída, o lo que Davidson llama el “estado original de la humanidad”; después de la caída; y el “estado futuro de la humanidad”.Richard M. Davidson es un académico de Antiguo Testamento en Andrews University, Michigan. Davidson fue el presidente de la Sociedad Teológica Adventista desde 1996-1998. Está casado con la, también académica, JoAnn Davidson. Davidson es mejor conocido por su importante trabajo académico Flame of Yahweh: A Theology of Sexuality in the Old Testament. Nació en California, terminó su Maestría con Suma Cum Laude en Andrews University, y luego su Doctorado en Estudios Bíblicos, en la misma Universidad el año 1981."
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The Sanctuary and Salvation: The Practical Significance of Christ’s Sacrifice and Priesthood
Roy E. Gane
This book shows that the Bible reveals the answers in the context of the drama of the ages: the story of Christ’s sacrifice and His priestly ministry in the heavenly sanctuary, as illustrated and explained by activities at the ancient Israelite sanctuary on earth.
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Honorable in Business: Business Ethics from a Christian Perspective
Annetta Gibson and Daniel Augsburger
How can one be a Christian in the world of business, not just on the weekend? How can one be honorable in business? Through the integration of the Christian worldview and business ethics, this book provides Christians with a mental framework with which to answer these important questions.
Beginning with Genesis as the foundation for the Christian’s worldview and the Ten Commandments as the outline for the Christian’s ethical obligations, the authors develop principles upon which ethical choices can be made, even when working in a primarily non-Christian-oriented business environment. The book is designed to be helpful both to those beginning their career in business and those already employed in business who struggle with how to engage in today’s business environment while maintaining their commitment to God’s vision for life to be both meaningful and honorable.
Topics of business ethics such as employee rights, discrimination, technology and privacy, insider trading and accounting fraud, and the special challenges of working internationally are covered. The added value this book brings to these discussions lies in its serious consideration of the Christian worldview as foundational to ethical decision-making in everyday areas of business.