Dr. George Guthrie and Dr. David Dockery co-wrote The Holman Guide to Interpreting the Bible, published this summer by Broadman & Holman. This short book sets forth the basics of interpreting, applying and communicating the Word of God in teaching and preaching. Taking Philippians 2:5-11 as an example, Guthrie and Dockery walk the reader through the steps of good interpretation and application of the text. Dr. Guthrie has also published a chapter in a book: “Hebrews in Its First-Century Contexts: Recent Research,” in THE FACE OF NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES, edited by Scot McKnight and Grant Osborne (Baker Academic and Apollos).

Dr. Jim Patterson’s article on "The Baptist Faith and Message and Denominational Identity" was published in the Union University Bulletin (vol. 3, no. 2, 2004), and "Writing Commemorative History for Christian Institutions: Propaganda or a Legitimate Scholarly Enterprise?" appeared in Fides et Historia 36 (Winter/Spring 2004).

Dr. Ray Van Neste completed twelve book reviews this summer for various publications including Themelios, The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, Evangelical Quarterly, and The Founders Journal. Dr. Van Neste’s reviews can also be found on the Ryan Center website (www.uu.edu/centers/biblical).

Dr. Kelvin Moore published four Bible Study lessons in the November issue of Collegiate; four sermons were published in the Spring 2004 issue of Lets Worship and an article on "Chariots: Their Development and Use" in the Spring 2004 issue of Biblical Illustrator.

Dr. David Gushee’s latest book, Getting Marriage Right; Realistic Counsel for Saving and Strengthening Relationships was published this Spring by Baker Books. It was excerpted in both Christianity Today and Books and Culture in September.

Dr. Randall Bush’s fantasy fiction novel, The Quest for Asdin, was published last September. Filled with mystery, adventure, suspense, and romance, Asdin represents a quest for answers to some of humankind’s deepest questions.

Dr. Mark Dubis recently contributed a brief article to the website of IX Marks Ministries (www.9marks.org) on the use of Greek and Hebrew tools.

Dr. Hal Poe’s book Christianity in the Academy: Teaching at the Intersection of Faith and Learning was published by Renewedminds in March 2004. This book looks at the serious issues facing Christian educators at institutions of higher education, and addresses interdisciplinary dialogue and cultural issues relating to this sphere.