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James C. Savage

BA, MDiv, PhD, PhD

Counselor, Scholar, and Teacher in Jewish studies of the Greco-Roman period, and also in Psychology
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Forthcoming 2026

Josephus, shaped by Pharisaic tradition, functioned not only as a historian but as a translator of sacred scripture, drawing on both written texts and authoritative ancestral traditions. Savage's original dissertation + a new intro chapter. 410 pages.

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Dawn Gentry

BA, MDiv, (DMin exp. '26)
Three decades Bible study, church ministry, leadership, teaching, and
preaching roles.

New 2026

A biblically grounded, pastorally aware case for recognizing women’s leadership. Drawing on ministry experience and contested texts, Gentry challenges shallow assumptions and offers a constructive, mission-shaped path forward rooted in the Bible’s larger story. 216 pages

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Gary D. Collier

Director of IABC
Author, Teacher
BA, MDiv, ThM, PhD
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New 2026

Revelation’s reception, structure, poetic character. Themes of oppression, war, and declaration. Key phrases: The Coming One, Supreme Commander, God/Jesus/Spirit, soon/near. 480 pages.

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2024

A new translation of John’s Apocalypse highlighting the book’s poetic nature, with Greek text on the left and English on the right, showing how its unique, rugged poetic form affects meaning and application. 236 pages.

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Good for Groups

Engage biblical authors in conversation through their texts. Examines shades of conversation, Paul in conversation, and how to start and maintain a personal conversation. 13 chaps. PROBE. 160 pages Hardback

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Bundle

3 Books in a bundle at huge discount: SCI, Graphe, and Canon Wars. A focused, logical, eye-opening series of studies —all growing out of the first book. Challenges traditional views; offers fresh ideas. 621 pages.

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Fresh Approach

Reevaluates each of the terms scripture, canon, and inspiration. Critiques traditional approaches. Offers a down-to-earth but vibrant view of the Bible as act of faith—scripture in jars of baked clay.
325 pages

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2024 2nd Ed.

A serious look. Models how to do a thorough word study. “This is as fine a discussion of the word 'Scripture' and its underlying Greek word, graphē, as you will find anywhere.”
Prof. Donald A. Hagner
186 pages

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A response...

to Michael J. Kruger on biblical canon. Offers an alternative approach. Redirects the canon question to deal with the reality of multiple canons throughout history. Asks whose idea was the biblical canon?
110 pages

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Hardback. Same contents and pagination as wire format. Focuses on the study of NT Greek as a spiritual discipline. A 10 week Pre-Grammar for English Bible readers. Gives seven spiritual benchmarks.

"An ideal text!"
Robert L. Plummer, Ph.D.
130 pages

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Wirebound. Same contents and pagination as hardback format. Focuses on the study of NT Greek as a spiritual discipline. A 10 week Pre-Grammar for English Bible readers. Gives seven spiritual benchmarks.

"An ideal text!"
Robert L. Plummer, Ph.D.
130 pages

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4 volumes in 1

A quest for an authentic Paul through the Greek text of 1Thessalonians as a test-case. Offers a detailed critique of “authors” and “texts” in critical theory and the so-called battle for the “real Paul.” Based on the author’s dissertation. Expanded. 740 pages ppb

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Good for Groups

"Reading the Bible Like Jesus" is not a simplistic idea. Goes beyond external or cultural methods to the dynamic issues separating how the Pharisees and Jesus handled sacred texts and people. Uses Matthew's Gospel to model and illustrate. (Howard Publishers) 210 pages

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Collected articles by 9 authors on 1Corinthians: Intro to Paul and ancient Corinth; Text studies: 1-2, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15; Topical: Prophecy, Conversing with Paul, the Cross of Christ. In honor of John and Diana Eoff.

Authors: Dawn Gentry, Lee Patmore, Mike Wilkinson, Jim Savage, Portia Regan, Twila Higginbottom, Brian Casey, and Gary Collier, and a featured article by John Eoff. 300 pages

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A fresh look at Divorce in biblical texts as they relate to the 21st century Church.

"Collier . . . has a riveting section about God's heart about marriage when he deals with David's repentance in Psalm 51. That section alone, for me, was worth the price of the book. . . ."
Jim McGuiggan, Author

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347 pages

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For Small Groups

An experiment in a conversational reading of 1Thessalonians
2 Readers + 2 Journals; Leader's Guide
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A Step Up

This series is an experiment in teaching how to engage in biblical conversation—based on and teaching the PROBE method for engaging biblical authors in conversation through their texts. This is NOT for everbody. Those looking for easy, breezy "group material" will not appreciate the depth of this. If you have a serious group and want to try something truly different, this might be for you and your group. This was developed in live settings with great success. Requires a strong leader who can encourage and motivate participants to more than typical participation levels.

Vol 1: Reader:
Written entirely in the 1st person, as if Paul is speaking.
8 Conversations,
1Th 1:2-2:12.
6x9; 165 pgs

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Vol 2: Reader:
Written entirely in the 1st person, as if Paul is speaking.
11 conversations
1Th 2:13-5:28.
6x9; 165 pgs

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Journal for v 1
For daily notes.
Follows and teaches the PROBE method for serious Bible reading and study.
8.5x11; 120 pgs

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Journal for v 1
For daily notes.
Follows and teaches the PROBE method for serious Bible reading and study.
8.5x11; 120 pgs

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Leader's Guide
8.5x11; 60 pgs
A primer for developing lively discussions. Provides assistance, outlines, questions, and more for 12 lessons. Then gives you templates for developing your own lesson notes. Teaches the PROBE method step-by-step.

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Brian Casey

Musician, Author, Teacher
BA, MMus, DArts
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Explores God’s Kingdom, human government, and the Christian’s relationship to both. Casey writes as a conscientious objector, drawing on history, the scriptures, logic, and conviction.

Book 1:
The Christian Assembly: Concepts, Music Principles & Trends, and General Topics
(Worship and the Assembly)
2005, 2016

Paperback 6x9
264 pages

Book 2:
Christian Worship: Concepts, Teachings, & Practices with Song Supplement
(Worship and the Assembly)
2005, 2016

Paperback 6x9
274 pages

Funeral Music: Perspective, Genres & Styles, Semiotics & Musical Lexicography, Exposition of Transcriptions

January 13, 2016

Paperback 8.5 x 11;
138 pages

Music Principles & Trends: from the Christian Assembly

June 23, 2016

Paperback 6x9
116 pages

Richard Davies

Author, Teacher
BA, MDiv, STM, PhD
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This daring book will jolt thoughtful readers theologically and methodologically. Davies challenges longstanding Christian views of Jesus's death.

Brings John 7–8 to life as a gripping story of conflict, courage, and forgiveness—showing how biblical storytelling can make ancient truth speak with fresh power today.