Genesis

“Clergy and others who teach or preach will find the volumes in Belief to be helpful, accessible, and generative works, expounding and expanding on the biblical text in terms of the church’s faith and contemporary context. One could easily imagine a pastor reading through a volume of this series during a quiet summer week in preparing for the upcoming year’s preaching. . . . The series constitutes a valuable addition to the ever-expanding ranks of biblical commentaries; in seeking to move beyond the “first steps” towards a genuine commentary on Scripture, it has certainly justified its place at the table and may be warmly recommended.”
—Trinity Seminary Review, Volume 32/1 (Winter 2011) by Jason Fout, Bexley Hall Theological Seminary

“The variety of voices within this series will be as arresting and provoking as the variety of voices within the Bible itself.”
—David Kelsey, Emeritus, Yale Divinity School

“The interface between biblical texts and constructive theology is never easy or obvious. This welcome series holds great promise for a new engagement at that interface. Expect fresh textual reading from an informed theological perspective.”
—Walter Brueggemann, Professor of Old Testament Emeritus, Columbia Theological Seminary

“One of the most important contributions of the series is that it defies the caricature of the theologian who never really reads the Bible, but only what other people say about it. Clearly, the authors of Belief are theologians who both read the Bible for themselves and invite others to read it with them. Surely, Belief will assist pastors, laypersons, and scholars both in reading the Bible better, and in doing better theology, for decades to come.”
—Cynthia Rigby, W. C. Brown Professor of Theology, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

“Extraordinary, inspiring, innovative, and passionate for Christ in its vision. Written with pastors in mind, this series is an excellent resource for discerning the intention of the Holy Spirit through the Scriptures and for preaching the love of God.”
—Andrew Sung Park, Professor of Theology, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio

“An outstanding lineup of respected theologians shares with us their perspectives on the theological dimensions of the texts that are the primary source for the church’s witness. Every volume should be eagerly anticipated.”
—Bruce C. Birch, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC

“With this series, the theological is deliberately brought to the fore, both at the level of the texts and at the level of critics. Most timely and most necessary.”
—Fernando F. Segovia, Oberlin Graduate Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, The Divinity School, Vanderbilt University

“Church leaders who preach and teach will delight in a ready supply of profound and discerning biblical resources that engage seriously with the church’s creeds, practices, and hymns, the history of interpretation, and contemporary theological reflection.”
—Philip W. Butin, Copastor, First United Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, AR

“One could not ask for a better introduction to this promising series than William Placher’s commentary on Mark. It is rare to find oneself caught up in a commentary beyond the particular text that is under examination. In this instance, I could not put it down. Clarity, verve, humor, and deep faith pervade this study of Mark. The Word is made fresh in wonderful ways.”
—Patrick D. Miller, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary