David Crump is a retired professor of New Testament at Calvin College and a former pastor with more than thirty years of combined experience in the pulpit and the classroom. His other books include Knocking on Heaven's Door: A New Testament Theology of Petitionary Prayer and Encountering Jesus, Encountering Scripture: Reading the Bible Critically in Faith.
...and 51 Other Modern Poems in Sonnet Form
Rediscover the beauty of poetry with this engaging invitation to explore the genre beyond high school. It encourages readers to reconnect with poetic forms and themes, highlighting their relevance in contemporary life. This book serves as a gateway for both new and returning poetry enthusiasts, making it an ideal resource for those seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of poetic expression.
"Personal, experiential faith is seldom given a seat at the table of academic theology and biblical studies. David Crump, however, with the assistance of Søren Kierkegaard's religious philosophy, claims that "authentic understanding, and thus authentic Christian commitment, can only arise from the personal commitment that is faith." Examining the various biblical, historical, cultural, theological, and academic hurdles demanding a truly Kierkegaardian leap of faith before one can meet the resurrected Jesus, Crump's Encountering Jesus, Encountering Scripture provides a very insightful discussion of key New Testament texts and issues revealing how Truth is discovered only through the subjectivity of faith."--Publisher's description
An Ayatollah grins at the successful launch of a new Kharramshar missile in the foothills of southern Iran. Downrange, the U.S. Navy’s newest warship tracks and recovers its two stages. In Quantico, Virginia, the FBI takes the missile apart. How did the Iranians produce the key rollover mechanism so that it mimicked an American component made by Nova Aerospace Company? ... Nova asks Robert Herrick, the famous “Lawyer for the Little Guy,” to find out. It’s way outside his usual practice. And a possible culprit, the shadowy company known as Dravos Corporation, hires a street fighter named Jimmy Coleman to defend it. He’s the head of litigation at the megafirm of Booker and Bayne, where an army of associates can crank out arguments supporting almost any position Mr. Coleman wants to take. ... Along the way, Robert comes across the eccentric genius who developed the basic design. There’s a street vagabond who saw something and said something. A soldier who visited Dravos Corporation. And Iranian agents out to kill Robert. He will have to fight with primitive energy to find justice for his client . . . and for his country . . . and to save his own life. Robert Herrick is The Plaintiff’s Lawyer.
Set against the backdrop of a perilous offshore oil platform, the story follows Robert Herrick, a dedicated lawyer representing over a hundred plaintiffs against the powerful Emerald Petroleum Company. He faces formidable opposition from Jimmy Coleman, a seasoned litigator armed with a vast legal team. As Robert navigates a treacherous legal landscape filled with strategic maneuvers, he also grapples with threats from a dangerous drug lord, forcing him to fight not only for his clients' justice but for his own survival.
Featuring 52 villanelles, this collection explores diverse themes such as baseball, love, and war through a challenging poetic form. Each villanelle consists of 19 lines in iambic pentameter, adhering to a strict rhyme scheme, with the first and third lines repeated throughout. This unique structure demands both creativity and precision, making the poems not only technically impressive but also emotionally resonant. The collection pays homage to the rich tradition of villanelles, reminiscent of Dylan Thomas's celebrated work.
The unexpected verdict delivered in the courtroom creates a tense atmosphere filled with anticipation and uncertainty. As the judge announces the decision, the reactions of those present reveal the underlying complexities and stakes involved in the case, challenging preconceived notions of justice and truth. The story explores themes of surprise, moral ambiguity, and the consequences of judicial outcomes, leaving readers questioning what lies beneath the surface of the legal system.