{"title":"Esau McCaulley","description":"Esau McCaulley (PhD, St. Andrews) is associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. He is the author of Reading While Black and Sharing in the Son's Inheritance, as well as the children's book Josie Johnson's Hair and the Holy Spirit. He lives in Wheaton, Illinois, with his wife and four children.","products":[{"product_id":"gods-colorful-kingdom-storybook-bible-the-story-of-gods-big-diverse-family-hardcover","title":"God's Colorful Kingdom Storybook Bible: The Story of God's Big Diverse Family - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNoted 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!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod's Colorful Kingdom Storybook Bible\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 Old Testament stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 New Testament stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral stories not traditionally told in storybook Bibles!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies 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 Rogério Coelho, will capture the hearts and minds of children and parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRogério 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmphasis on God's love for all people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraordinary, richly colored illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31 Bible stories not usually presented in storybook Bibles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51375962161375,"sku":"9781496459886","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/wzOBHqHQ2a9781496459886.webp?v=1789210919"},{"product_id":"reading-while-black-african-american-biblical-interpretation-as-an-exercise-in-hope-paperback","title":"Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutreach\u003c\/i\u003e Resources of the Year, \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today \u003c\/i\u003e Book Award, \u003ci\u003eThe Gospel Coalition\u003c\/i\u003e Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiblical Interpretation from the Black Church Tradition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing 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.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReading WhileBlack\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eReading While Black\u003c\/i\u003e, Esau McCaulley: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvocates for a model of interpretation that involves an ongoing conversation between the collective Black experience and the Bible, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives pride of place to the particular questions coming out of Black communities, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives the Bible space to respond by affirming, challenging, and at times, reshaping Black concerns, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrates this model with studies on how Scripture speaks to topics often overlooked by white interpreters, such as ethnicity, political protest, policing, and slavery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimately 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.\u003ci\u003eReading While Black\u003c\/i\u003e moves the conversation forward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51381325234399,"sku":"9780830854868","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/LlCPGDwtnu9780830854868.webp?v=1789282936"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/esau-mccaulley.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}