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This book explores the link between Paul’s belief that Jesus is Israel’s Messiah, and his interpretation of the Abrahamic Land Promise in Galatians. Countering claims that Paul replaces the Promised Land with the gift of the Spirit or salvation, Esau McCaulley argues that Paul expands this inheritance to include the whole earth; believing that, as the seed of Abraham and David, Jesus is entitled to the entire world as his inheritance and kingdom.McCaulley argues that scholars have neglected Paul’s expanded interpretation of the inheritance of the earth, rarely appreciate the role that messianism plays in Galatians, and fail to acknowledge that Second Temple authors often portrayed royal and messianic figures as God’s means of fulfilling the promises made to Abraham and Israel, via the establishment of kingdoms. Through a comparisonof texts from the Pseudepigrapha, apocrypha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls with Galatians 3:1–4:7, 5:21, McCaulley argues Paul’s interpretation of Jesus’s death is a manifestation of Second Temple messianism because it ends the covenant curses outlined in Deuteronomy and begins the restoration of the inheritance to Abraham’s offspring through the establishment of Jesus’s worldwide kingdom; he concludes that Paul’s interpretation of the Abrahamic inheritance is inseparable from his belief that Jesus is Israel’s Messiah.

This book explores the link between Paul''s belief that Jesus is Israel''s Messiah, and his interpretation of the Abrahamic Land Promise in Galatians. Countering claims that Paul replaces the Promised Land with the gift of the Spirit or salvation, Esau McCaulley argues that Paul expands this inheritance to include the whole earth; believing that, as the seed of Abraham and David, Jesus is entitled to the entire world as his inheritance and kingdom.McCaulley argues that scholars have neglected Paul''s expanded interpretation of the inheritance of the earth, rarely appreciate the role that messianism plays in Galatians, and fail to acknowledge that Second Temple authors often portrayed royal and messianic figures as God''s means of fulfilling the promises made to Abraham and Israel, via the establishment of kingdoms. Through a comparisonof texts from the Pseudepigrapha, apocrypha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls with Galatians 3:1–4:7, 5:21, McCaulley argues Paul''s interpretation of Jesus''s death is a manifestation of Second Temple messianism because it ends the covenant curses outlined in Deuteronomy and begins the restoration of the inheritance to Abraham''s offspring through the establishment of Jesus''s worldwide kingdom; he concludes that Paul''s interpretation of the Abrahamic inheritance is inseparable from his belief that Jesus is Israel''s Messiah.

This book explores the link between Paul''s belief that Jesus is Israel''s Messiah, and his interpretation of the Abrahamic Land Promise in Galatians. Countering claims that Paul replaces the Promised Land with the gift of the Spirit or salvation, Esau McCaulley argues that Paul expands this inheritance to include the whole earth; believing that, as the seed of Abraham and David, Jesus is entitled to the entire world as his inheritance and kingdom.McCaulley argues that scholars have neglected Paul''s expanded interpretation of the inheritance of the earth, rarely appreciate the role that messianism plays in Galatians, and fail to acknowledge that Second Temple authors often portrayed royal and messianic figures as God''s means of fulfilling the promises made to Abraham and Israel, via the establishment of kingdoms. Through a comparisonof texts from the Pseudepigrapha, apocrypha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls with Galatians 3:1–4:7, 5:21, McCaulley argues Paul''s interpretation of Jesus''s death is a manifestation of Second Temple messianism because it ends the covenant curses outlined in Deuteronomy and begins the restoration of the inheritance to Abraham''s offspring through the establishment of Jesus''s worldwide kingdom; he concludes that Paul''s interpretation of the Abrahamic inheritance is inseparable from his belief that Jesus is Israel''s Messiah.

This book explores the link between Paul’s belief that Jesus is Israel’s Messiah, and his interpretation of the Abrahamic Land Promise in Galatians. Countering claims that Paul replaces the Promised Land with the gift of the Spirit or salvation, Esau McCaulley argues that Paul expands this inheritance to include the whole earth; believing that, as the seed of Abraham and David, Jesus is entitled to the entire world as his inheritance and kingdom.McCaulley argues that scholars have neglected Paul’s expanded interpretation of the inheritance of the earth, rarely appreciate the role that messianism plays in Galatians, and fail to acknowledge that Second Temple authors often portrayed royal and messianic figures as God’s means of fulfilling the promises made to Abraham and Israel, via the establishment of kingdoms. Through a comparisonof texts from the Pseudepigrapha, apocrypha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls with Galatians 3:1–4:7, 5:21, McCaulley argues Paul’s interpretation of Jesus’s death is a manifestation of Second Temple messianism because it ends the covenant curses outlined in Deuteronomy and begins the restoration of the inheritance to Abraham’s offspring through the establishment of Jesus’s worldwide kingdom; he concludes that Paul’s interpretation of the Abrahamic inheritance is inseparable from his belief that Jesus is Israel’s Messiah.

From the New York Times contributing opinion writer and award-winning author of Reading While Black, a riveting intergenerational account of his family’s search for home and hope“Powerful . . . McCaulley uses examples of his own family’s stories of survival over time to remind readers that some paths to the promised land have detours along the way.”—The Root A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEARFor much of his life, Esau McCaulley was taught to see himself as an exception: someone who, through hard work, faith, and determination, overcame childhood poverty, anti-Black racism, and an absent father to earn a job as a university professor and a life in the middle class. But that narrative was called into question one night, when McCaulley answered the phone and learned that his father—whose absence defined his upbringing—died in a car crash. McCaulley was being asked to deliver his father’s eulogy, to make sense of his complicated legacy in a country that only accepts Black men on the condition that they are exceptional, hardworking, perfect.   The resulting effort sent McCaulley back through his family history, seeking to understand the community that shaped him. In these pages, we meet his great-grandmother Sophia, a tenant farmer born with the gift of prophecy who scraped together a life in Jim Crow Alabama; his mother, Laurie, who raised four kids alone in an era when single Black mothers were demonized as “welfare queens”; and a cast of family, friends, and neighbors who won small victories in a world built to swallow Black lives. With profound honesty and compassion, he raises questions that implicate us all: What does each person’s struggle to build a life teach us about what we owe each other? About what it means to be human?  How Far to the Promised Land is a thrilling and tender epic about being Black in America. It’s a book that questions our too-simple narratives about poverty and upward mobility; a book in which the people normally written out of the American Dream are given voice.

From the bestselling author of Reading While Black comes a sweet and inspiring picture book that weaves together history and faith to help families talk about how everyone—including children—can be a voice for justice.Andy Johnson loves fighting battles. Especially when he has his favorite sword, the Destroyer, by his side. So when Dad announces that the Johnson family is heading to the city to join a march, Andy’s ready to don his battle gear and be the best soldier!Except this isn’t a march to war . . . it’s a march for justice.Join Andy and the rest of the Johnson kids as they learn how we can answer God’s call for justice and how marching is one way people can fight for a world that reflects God’s love and compassion—from the civil rights era up to today.Building on the first Johnson family book, Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit, and inspired by a conversation with his own children after taking them to a protest march, Esau McCaulley provides an accessible resource for parents and educators looking to engage kids on the topics of racism, discrimination, and social justice through a biblical and historical perspective.

Join the Johnson family as they learn important faith lessons with the loving guidance of Dad! This sweet and thoughtful picture book features the eldest, Isaiah, and explores how we all need forgiveness--even parents.Isaiah Johnson's baseball team has made it to the championships, and he's up to bat! Most of the Johnson family is in the stands cheering him on . . . but someone is missing: Isaiah's dad.When Dad finally shows up, he apologizes for his absence and asks for Isaiah's forgiveness. But Isaiah is still hurt and isn't sure if he can forgive. As a dad who's made plenty of mistakes himself, Esau McCaulley has crafted a biblically informed story that offers plenty of avenues for discussion on the power of forgiveness.Don't miss the other books in the Johnson Family series:Josey Johnson's Hair and the Holy SpiritAndy Johnson and the March for Justice

Outreach Resources of the Year, Christianity Today Book Award, The Gospel Coalition Book Award

Biblical Interpretation from the Black Church Tradition

Growing up in the American South, Esau McCaulley knew firsthand the ongoing struggle between despair and hope that marks the lives of some in the African American context. A key element in the fight for hope, he discovered, has long been the practice of Bible reading and interpretation that comes out of traditional Black churches. This ecclesial tradition is often disregarded or viewed with suspicion by much of the wider church and academy, but it has something vital to say.

Reading While Black is a personal and scholarly testament to the power and hope of Black biblical interpretation. At a time in which some within the African American community are questioning the place of the Christian faith in the struggle for justice, New Testament scholar McCaulley argues that reading Scripture from the perspective of Black church tradition is invaluable for connecting with a rich faith history and addressing the urgent issues of our times. In Reading While Black, Esau McCaulley:

Advocates for a model of interpretation that involves an ongoing conversation between the collective Black experience and the Bible,Gives pride of place to the particular questions coming out of Black communities,Gives the Bible space to respond by affirming, challenging, and at times, reshaping Black concerns, andDemonstrates this model with studies on how Scripture speaks to topics often overlooked by white interpreters, such as ethnicity, political protest, policing, and slavery.

Ultimately McCaulley calls the church to a dynamic theological engagement with Scripture, in which Christians of diverse backgrounds dialogue with their own social location as well as the cultures of others. Reading While Black moves the conversation forward.

Outreach Resources of the Year, Christianity Today Book Award, The Gospel Coalition Book AwardBiblical Interpretation from the Black Church TraditionGrowing up inthe American South, Esau McCaulley knew firsthand the ongoing struggle between despair and hope that marks the lives of some in the African American context. A key element in the fight for hope, he discovered, has long been the practice ofBible reading and interpretation that comes out of traditional Black churches. This ecclesial tradition is often disregarded or viewed with suspicion by much of the wider church and academy, but it has something vital to say.Reading WhileBlack is a personal and scholarly testament to the power and hope of Black biblical interpretation. At a time in which some within the African American community are questioning the place of the Christian faith in the struggle for justice, New Testament scholar McCaulley argues that reading Scripture from the perspective of Black church tradition is invaluable for connecting with a rich faith history and addressing the urgent issues of our times. In Reading While Black, Esau McCaulley:- Advocates for a model of interpretation that involves an ongoing conversation between the collective Black experience and the Bible,- Gives pride of place to the particular questions coming out of Black communities,- Gives the Bible space to respond by affirming, challenging, and at times, reshaping Black concerns, and- Demonstrates this model with studies on how Scripture speaks to topics often overlooked by white interpreters, such as ethnicity, political protest, policing, and slavery.Ultimately McCaulley calls the church to a dynamic theological engagement with Scripture, in which Christians of diverse backgrounds dialogue with their own social location as well as the cultures of others.Reading While Black moves the conversation forward.

Noted biblical scholar, theologian, professor, and author Esau McCaulley has written a beautiful storybook Bible honoring God's diverse family that is sure to become a beloved classic!God's Colorful Kingdom Storybook Bible is a rich, color-filled tapestry of Bible stories about God's love of ethnic diversity, his concern for the poor, his justice, and his loving compassion. This one-of-a-kind storybook Bible celebrates God's overarching story of grace and redemption and his intentional design for an ethnically diverse, multicultural church that cares for the vulnerable.There are:16 Old Testament stories15 New Testament storiesSeveral stories not traditionally told in storybook Bibles!Families of all ethnicities, nationalities, and backgrounds will be drawn to Esau McCaulley's fresh, yet faithful, handling of the biblical stories. With the expertise of a Bible scholar and the heart of a father, McCaulley clearly illuminates God's love for all people as woven in stories from Genesis to Revelation. There is no doubt that God has always been focused on creating a beautifully diverse family. McCaulley's clear and winsome retellings, alongside the breathtaking artwork of Rogerio Coelho, will capture the hearts and minds of children and parents alike.Rogerio Coelho's artwork is unlike that in any other storybook Bible. With sweeping scenes, never-before imagined perspectives, and fascinating textures and colors, children will be inspired to see the immense beauty of God's diverse family in powerful, new ways.Special Features:Emphasis on diversityExtraordinary, richly colored illustrations31 Bible stories not usually presented in storybook BiblesThe story of God's colorful kingdom is for people the world over. All who see it are certain to fall in love with this stunningly beautiful and heartwarming book. Perfect for family Bible study with your kids, ministry use, and Sunday school.

"He is risen indeed!"

Easter Sunday is the holiest day of the year, a day when even those who don't usually observe the Christian calendar or attend liturgical churches greet each other with the proclamation "Christ is risen!"

But Easter is more than a day—it's a season even longer than Lent. In fact, for the Christian who has died with Christ and been brought to life in him, Easter is the new, joyous, and radical way of living. The world is turned upside down. In this short volume, priest and New Testament scholar Wesley Hill explores the history and significance of the season of Easter for the church and for our own spiritual formation.

This volume of the Fullness of Time series offers readers

An accessible, digestible introduction to the history and practice of the season of Easter, Practical application of the Scriptural story and theology of Easter to our own spiritual formation, and A helpful contextualization of the Easter season into the context of the rest of the church calendar.

About the Series

Each volume in the Fullness of Time series invites readers to engage with the riches of the church year, exploring the traditions, prayers, Scriptures, and rituals of the seasons of the church calendar.

Christianity Today Book Award Finalist—Bible and Devotional"Lent is inescapably about repenting." Every year, the church invites us into a season of repentance and fasting in preparation for Holy Week. It''s an invitation to turn away from our sins and toward the mercy and grace of Christ.Often, though, we experience the Lenten fast as either a mindless ritual or self-improvement program. In this short volume, priest and scholar Esau McCaulley introduces the season of Lent, showing us how its prayers and rituals point us not just to our own sinfulness but also beyond it to our merciful Savior.Each volume in the Fullness of Time series invites readers to engage with the richesof the church year, exploring the traditions, prayers, Scriptures, and rituals of the seasons of the church calendar.

Black Authors Matter Children''s Book Award"Dad smiled, ''We''re all different because God is creative. Each one of us is God''s unique work of art.''"A celebration of God''s creativity and diverse design, Josey Johnson''s Hair and the Holy Spirit takes young readers on a joyful, faith-filled adventure.Josey is spending the day with her dad, getting her hair braided at Monique''s Beauty Shop and picking out a beautiful red dress for Sunday. Why? Because it''s Pentecost—a day to celebrate! Along the way, she begins to wonder why people are so different from one another. Her dad explains that our differences are not a mistake; instead, they are part of God''s wonderfully creative plan for the world.With its vibrant illustrations and heartwarming story, this book beautifully showcases the diversity of God''s creation, inviting children and adults alike to celebrate the beauty all around them. Included is a specialnote to parents and caregivers, offering practical tips for discussing the themes of the book with children, making it a meaningful read for the entire family.Perfect for bedtime reading, Sunday school lessons, or family story time, JoseyJohnson''s Hair and the Holy Spirit captures the warmth of family and the joy of diversity. Order your copy now to celebrate diversity, spark meaningful conversations, and create cherished memories together!

"God is at work creating this beautifully diverse family, just as he said he would."God's Colourful Kingdom Storybook Bible tells the story of God's love of ethnic diversity and his concern for the poor, his justice and his compassion.- Share a unique view and celebration of God's plan for diversity in the Bible - 31 Bible stories crafted faithfully and accessibly for children aged 6 - 11 years - Fully illustrated throughout including stunning double-page illustrations This one-of-a-kind storybook Bible includes 16 Old Testament stories and 15 New Testament stories, guiding children and their parents and carers to discover God's overarching story of grace and his intentional design for a diverse church that cares about the vulnerable. Several of the stories are not traditionally included in storybook Bibles, providing new reflective opportunities for families.As a father of four, biblical scholar, and sought-after commentator on matters of faith, race, diversity and culture, acclaimed author Esau McCaulley is uniquely placed to craft a faithful, accessible retelling of the story of God's diverse family.Take a look and fall in love with this stunningly beautiful and heartwarming book.