E1: Cruciformity: Interview with Dr. Michael J. Gorman

This book revolutionized New Testament studies by comparing Paul with Palestinian Judaism, both understood on their own terms. Sanders critiques traditional views of rabbinic Judaism and offers a distinct understanding of Paul's religious patterns, highlighting differences in their religious frameworks. The work has reshaped the field by emphasizing the importance of Second Temple Judaism as the context for Paul's life and teachings.

In 'Deep Discipleship,' J.T. English argues that the local church is the primary platform for making and growing disciples of Jesus. He addresses the issue of biblical illiteracy and the neglect of discipleship by churches, proposing a model that includes three indispensable elements: learning to participate in the biblical story, growing in the confession of who God is and who we are (theology), and regularly participating in private and corporate intentional action (spiritual disciplines). English emphasizes that true discipleship must be grounded in the local church, highlighting its unique role in providing a place, people, purpose, and God's presence for holistic discipleship.