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The BEST Books in Hebraic Thought for 2025

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Dru Johnson


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17 January 2025

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12 November 2025


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In this episode, Dr. Dru Johnson and Mike Tolliver highlight the growing body of work in Hebraic thought, showcasing recent and upcoming books that delve into biblical philosophy, justice, and narrative theology. These works explore how ancient texts inform modern faith and ethical challenges.

Dr. Johnson introduces key titles, including Human Divine Interactions in the Hebrew Scriptures by Beryl Dove Lerner, which examines divine-human relationships through the lens of biblical law and poetry. Matt Lynch’s Portraying Violence in the Hebrew Bible and Flood and Fury address sensitive themes of biblical violence, making them accessible to both scholars and lay readers. Michael Rhodes’ Just Discipleship connects the Torah’s vision of justice with New Testament discipleship, reflecting his years of practical work in economic justice.

Other highlighted works include Reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture by Heath Thomas and Mark Gignilliat, which serves as a comprehensive classroom textbook, and Mark Scarlata’s forthcoming Wine, Soil, and Salvation, exploring unique biblical themes. Additional titles explore Paul’s narrative strategies, imprecatory Psalms, and the role of Mosaic law in Christianity.

This episode underscores the vibrant academic and theological engagement with Hebraic thought, encouraging listeners to explore these resources to deepen their understanding of scripture.

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Books:
Human-Divine Interactions in the Hebrew Scriptures: Covenants and Cross-Purposes By Berel Dov Lerner
https://www.routledge.com/Human-Divine-Interactions-in-the-Hebrew-Scriptures-Covenants-and-Cross-Purposes/Lerner/p/book/9781032539287

Flood and Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God by Matthew J. Lynch (Portraying Violence in the Hebrew Bible)
https://www.ivpress.com/flood-and-fury

Just Discipleship: Biblical Justice in an Unjust World by Michael J. Rhodes
https://www.ivpress.com/just-discipleship

Numbers: An Introduction and Commentary by Peter Altmann and Caio Peres
https://www.christianbook.com/numbers-an-introduction-and-commentary/9780830842902/pd/842902

Reading the Old Testament as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey by Mark S. Gignilliat (Author), Heath A. Thomas (Author)
https://bakeracademic.com/p/reading-the-old-testament-as-christian-scripture-mark-s-gignilliat/598786

Jesus and the Law of Moses: The Gospels and the Restoration of Israel within First-Century Judaism by Paul T. Sloan (Author)
http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/jesus-and-the-law-of-moses/415310

Paul the Storyteller: A Narratological Approach by Christoph Heilig
https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802878953/paul-the-storyteller/

Wine, Soil, and Salvation in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament By Mark Scarlata
https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/wine-soil-and-salvation-in-the-hebrew-bible-and-new-testament/1C1B582958A9591ACE009889987EB238

Paul and the Resurrection of Israel By Jason Staples
https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/paul-and-the-resurrection-of-israel/E88A324A84EB7F7533F23817E4FF17AD

Cursing with God: The Imprecatory Psalms and the Ethics of Christian Prayer By Trevor Laurence
https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481316477/cursing-with-god/

Chapters
00:00 Exploring Hebraic Thought: A Look Ahead
00:03 Recent Scholarly Contributions to Hebraic Thought
05:11 Diverse Resources and Authors in Hebraic Thought
10:58 Evaluating Influential Voices in Hebraic Thought
10:58 TBM Podcast Outro Template.mp4