Ada, Mich. (December 16, 2022)—On Tuesday, December 13, Christianity Today announced their list of winning titles for the 2023 Book Awards, which included a Baker Academic title: Jesus and the God of Classical Theism by Steven J. Duby.
In addition to this winning title, two Baker Academic titles were named a finalist in their category, and two Baker Academic titles received an award of merit.
Every year Christianity Today reviews numerous titles and compiles a list of books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture. To view the complete list of winning titles, please visit Christianity Today’s 2023 Book Awards.
Theology (academic)
Jesus and the God of Classical Theism: Biblical Christology in Light of the Doctrine of God by Steven J. Duby
(ISBN 9781540967114; $50.00, Ebook ISBN 9781493420575; $55.00)
This work of serious dogmatics by a Reformed theologian explains why Christology should be connected to a robust doctrine of God.
Apologetics/Evangelism (Award of Merit)
Is God a Vindictive Bully?: Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments by Paul Copan
(ISBN 9781540964557; Ebook ISBN 9781493437993; $27.99)
Leading apologist and scholar Paul Copan examines challenging Old Testament texts, placing them in their larger historical and theological context to help readers reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of God portrayed in the Old and New Testaments.
Biblical Studies (Finalist)
The Gospel of John: A Theological Commentary by David F. Ford
(ISBN 9781540964083; Ebook ISBN 9781493432271; $52.99)
One of the world’s leading Christian theologians invites readers into a fresh, profound encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of John in this comprehensive theological commentary.
History/Biography (Finalist)
A History of Contemporary Praise & Worship: Understanding the Ideas That Reshaped the Protestant Church by Lester Ruth and Lim Swee Hong
(ISBN 9780801098284; Ebook ISBN 9781493432547; $44.99)
Two worship experts provide the first comprehensive history of Contemporary Praise & Worship, offering insight into where it began and how it reshaped the Protestant church.
Theology (academic) (Award of Merit)
Trinitarian Dogmatics: Exploring the Grammar of the Christian Doctrine of God by D. Glenn Butner Jr.
(ISBN 9781540962232; Ebook ISBN 9781493436491; $29.99)
This introduction draws on the breadth of the Christian tradition to present a biblically grounded, globally informed, and conceptually precise account of the doctrine of the Trinity.
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