How should Christians live in an age of empire?

As the city of Ephesus prepares for a religious festival in honor of the emperor Domitian, a Christian landowner feels increasing pressure from the city's leaders to participate. Can he perform his civic duties and remain faithful to his Lord? Or has the time come for a costly choice?

In this historical novel, biblical scholar David deSilva brings to life such compelling struggles faced by the early Christians. Their insistence on the absolute lordship of their own singular deity brought them into conflict not only with the myriad religious cults of the day, but with all the crushing power of the empire itself. Meticulously researched and supplemented by historical images and explanatory sidebars, A Week in the Life of Ephesus poses anew the timeless question of Christianity and empire. Here is a vividly imaginative portrait of the Roman empire in all its beauty and might―and hanging over it, the looming sky of apocalypse.

Fall '26
Required FLBC textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Andrew Kneeland

Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two senior scholars offer a new edition of their award-winning introductory text, now with updated content and a new interior design. Other distinguishing features include abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color; sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material; focus boxes isolating key issues; chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries; and study questions.

Fall '26
Required FLBC textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Andrew Kneeland.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.

Spring '24
Required FLBC textbook for Revelation course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '23
Required FLBC textbook for the Gospel of John course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Required FLBC textbook for Hebrews and Pastoral Epistles courses taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Spring '23
Required FLBC textbook for Captivity Epistle course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '22
Required FLBC textbook for Intro to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.
Required FLBC textbook for the Gospel of John course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Epistles and General Epistles courses taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Spring '22
Required FLBC textbook for Revelation course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '21
Required FLBC textbook for Intro to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.
Required FLBC textbook for Luke/Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson.
Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Letters course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Required FLBC textbook for Hebrews course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '20
Required FLBC textbook for Intro to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.