Fortress Press

No Rising Tide: Theology, Economics, and the Future

Joerg Rieger (Author)

Even though economic downturns are still followed by upturns, fewer people benefit from them.

Micah: A Commentary on the Book of the Prophet Micah

Delbert R. Hillers (Author), Paul D. Hanson (Editor)

With refreshing respect for the reader, Hillers lays out the evidence for his case cautiously and asks the readers to form their own decisions . . . He very...

Many Monks Across the Sea: Church of the East Monastic Mission in Ninth Century Asia

Steve Cochrane (Author)

This book seeks to bring light to the Eastern Churches under early Islam, and to reveal the vigour of Christianity where it has been overlooked or unexpected. It brings together existing scholarship and a picture of faith that sees the challenge of mission with integrity, courage and imagination.

The Bible and Christian Ethics

David Emmanuel Singh (Editor), Bernard C. Farr (Editor)

The family, the basic unit of society, is at the heart of Christian ethics. The Bible and Christian Ethics is a collection of papers published in the OCMS journal Transformation that contribute to understanding how Christian thought is shaped in contexts that each pose their own challenges to Christian living.

Mission as Ministry of Reconciliation

Robert L. Schreiter (Editor), Knud Jørgensen (Editor)

At the heart of the gospel is a message of hope and reconciliation. Vol 16: Mission as Ministry of Reconciliation elucidates the importance and understanding of this message, uniting perspectives from different church traditions and using an interfaith approach to speaking about the socio-ethical implications of mission.

Waiting for Good News: Living with Chronic and Serious Illness

Sally Wilke (Author)

Sally Wilke has lived with and through the serious chronic illness of someone she cared deeply about. And she has provided pastoral care to individuals and families in similar situations. Waiting for Good News captures her hard-won, helpful, and hope-filled wisdom. Wilke also offers tools, tips, ideas, and resources for obtaining or providing additional support.

Preaching from Home: The Stories of Seven Lutheran Women Hymn Writers

Gracia Grindal (Author)

This volume by Gracia Grindal introduces English-speaking readers to several significant yet unsung Lutheran women hymn writers from the sixteenth century to the present. After a brief introductory discussion of Elisabeth Cruciger, the first woman hymn writer of the Reformation, Grindal provides fascinating profiles of these talented Scandinavian women who "preached from home": Dorothe Engelbretsdatter, Birgitte Hertz Boye, Berthe Canutte Aarflot, Lina Sandell, Britt G. Hallqvist, and Lisbeth Smedegaard Andersen. 

The Historical Writings: Fortress Commentary on the Bible Study Edition

Gale A. Yee (Editor), Hugh R. Page Jr. (Editor), Matthew J. M. Coomber (Editor)

This commentary on the Historical Writings, excerpted from the Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The Old Testament and Apocrypha, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Contributors from a rich diversity of perspectives connect historical-critical analysis with sensitivity to current theological, cultural, and interpretive issues. Each chapter (Joshua through Esther) includes an introduction and commentary based on three lenses: ancient context, the interpretative tradition, and contemporary questions and challenges. The Historical Writings introduces fresh perspectives and draws students, preachers, and interested readers into the challenging work of interpretation. 

Luther on Faith and Love: Christ and the Law in the 1535 Galatians Commentary

Sun-young Kim (Author)

The project argues that in the discussion of proper righteousness and holiness, Luther's redefined love emerges in harmony with faith.

The Freedom of a Christian: Luther Study Edition

Martin Luther (Author), Mark D. Tranvik (Editor)

Perhaps no work of Martin Luther's so captures the revolutionary zeal and theological boldness of his vision as The Freedom of a Christian. Yet, it is not...

bell hooks' Spiritual Vision: Buddhist, Christian, and Feminist

Nadra Nittle (Author)

Widely heralded as a leading feminist scholar, bell hooks also identified as a Buddhist Christian who believed that love was the antidote to oppression. In bell hooks' Spiritual Vision, Nadra Nittle traces the spirituality in hooks' writings. The book shows hooks as a feminist and a believer who knit together her political and spiritual practices.

Sanctorum Communio: Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, Volume 1

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Author), Clifford J. Green (Editor), Reinhard Krauss (Translator), Nancy Lukens (Translator)

Sanctorum Communio was Bonhoeffer's dissertation, completed in 1927 and first published in 1930. In it he attempts to work out a theology of the person in...

Creation and Fall: Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, Volume 3

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Author), John W. de Gruchy (Editor), Douglas Stephen Bax (Translator)

Creation and Fall originated in lectures given by Dietrich Bonhoeffer at the University of Berlin in the winter semester of 1932--33 during the demise of the...

True Connection: Using the NAME IT Model to Heal Relationships

George Faller (Author), Heather P. Wright (Author)

From their years of counseling individuals, couples, and families, George Faller and Heather Wright show how to repair conflict and discover God's movement in our life and relationships.

Using the NAME IT (Notice, Acknowledge, Merge, Embrace, Integrate, and Thank) model, first we connect with our own hearts and stories, then understand the other person's position, and finally merge those two truths (or versions of what is happening), giving birth to a new connection.

Thinking Theologically

Eric D. Barreto (Editor)

Thinking theologically is not just a cerebral matter; thinking theologically invokes an embodied set of practices and values that shape individuals and communities alike. In a collection of brief, readable essays, this edited volume—as part of the Foundations for Learning series—emphasizes the vital skills, practice, and values involved in thinking theologically.

A Brief Introduction to Buddhism

Tim Dowley (Editor), Christopher Partridge (General Editor)

This brief introduction to Buddhism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage...

Fiction from Tegel Prison: Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, Volume 7

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Author), Clifford J. Green (Editor), Nancy Lukens (Translator)

Writing fiction, letters to his family, fiancée, and friends and contending with his interrogator occupied Bonhoeffer during his first year in Tegel Prison.

Erotic Defiance: Womanism, Freedom, and Resistance

Courtney Bryant (Author)

Erotic Defiance considers the sacred and transformative power of the flesh, investigating the ethical and theological dimensions of the erotic experiences of Black women and performances of Black womanhood. Bryant approaches the erotic as a divine energy that manifests love through the flesh and makes healing, resistance, and self-making possible.

Introduction to the Hebrew Bible, Third Edition: Prophecy

John J. Collins (Author)

John J. Collins's Introduction to the Hebrew Bible is one of the most popular introductory textbooks in colleges and seminary classrooms. Enriched by decades of...

The Annotated Luther, Volume 6: The Interpretation of Scripture

Euan K. Cameron (Editor)

This volume features Martin Luther the exegete and Bible teacher. His vast exegetical writings and lectures on Scripture are introduced through important examples from both...