Eldo Barkhuizen - Editor
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Trained by the Publishing Training Centre, Book House, London.
In 2002 the UK Society for Editors and Proofreaders (now named the
Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading) accepted me as an ADVANCED MEMBER.
***SELF-PUBLISH your book on AMAZON with my help***
AMONG MY CLIENTS
• Inter-Varsity Press
• Sheffield Academic Press
• Zondervan
• HarperCollins
• Routledge
• Paternoster
• Hodder
• SPCK
• Open University Press
• Manchester University Press
• Psychology Press
• Wiley-Blackwell
• Private authors (self-published)
TESTIMONIALS
"Eldo, I have worked with many editors over the last forty years,
and you are as good as any of them. Thank you for your outstanding work."
~ Dr R.A. Peterson, co-author of New Studies in Biblical Theology 58,
The Glory of God and Paul
"I have written a dozen or so books but none of them has been
edited as carefully and thoroughly as your … work. My sincere thanks."
~ Dr P.T. O’Brien, Emeritus Professor
"I always enjoy working with a copy editor because it gives me a sense
of security – someone is out there sparing my blushes! In fact I’ve been
amazed how quick and painless it was this time round."
~ Dr Tim Chester, author
"I am grateful to ... Eldo Barkhuizen for his meticulous and much-appreciated
copy-editing."
~ Distinguished Professor, Dr Gerald Bray, A History of Christianity in Britain
and Ireland: From the First Century to the Twenty-First, preface
"Thanks so much, Eldo, for your careful work on this. Your help has been
invaluable."
~ Professor A.J. Köstenberger
"Eldo Barkhuizen did a superb job editing the manuscript, catching the
most minute mistakes."
~ Dr Matthew Barrett, New Studies in Biblical Theology 51, preface
"Eldo is a very competent copyeditor whose work can be relied upon.
Thoroughly recommended."
~ Janey Fisher, Editorial Project Manager, Wiley-Blackwell
"I am happy to commend Eldo Barkhuizen for his excellent freelance
editorial work. Throughout my time at Inter-Varsity Press (22 years),
Eldo has carried out thorough, reliable and detailed copy-editing on
numerous manuscripts, many of considerable length and complexity."
~ Dr Philip Duce, Senior Commissioning Editor, IVP (UK)
"Many thanks for your care and attention, by far the most impressive
copy editor I have worked with to date. So thanks!"
~ Dr Tony Gray, Commissioning Editor, Paternoster
"Thanks again for your great work on my book."
~ Professor A. Abernethy, Wheaton College, Illinois, USA
"We’ve been very pleased with your thoroughness
and professionalism on the projects you have worked on
for us."
~ T. Sprague, Assistant Editor, Zondervan (USA)
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Certifications
- B.A., Rhodes University
- Higher Dip. Ed., Rhodes University
- Copy-Editing Cert., London (DISTINCTION)
Portfolio (57 selected works)
Behind the Smile: My Story
Lisa Potts
In 1996 a man wielding a machete ran into a primary school playground and began to slash at the children. Lisa Potts defended the children and received many injuries herself. In this book, Lisa tells the full story of that day, and describes the aftermath of the incident, the post-traumatic terrors, and the flashbacks. Lisa also discusses what it is like to become famous overnight, and the hon... read more
Coming of the Rain
Katherine Makower
Joe Church went out to Rwanda as a young missionary doctor in 1927 determined to treat his patients and African co-workers as equals - for which he was sometimes criticised. His dedication to God, and his love for his fellow man were an integral part of the great revival that swept East Africa like a mighty bushfire; transforming a sleepy, hypocritical and often sinful church into a shining, v... read more
Helen of Troy: From Homer to Hollywood
Laurie Maguire
Helen of Troy: From Homer to Hollywood is a comprehensive literary biography of Helen of Troy, which explores the ways in which her story has been told and retold in almost every century from the ancient world to the modern day. Takes readers on an epic voyage into the literary representations of a woman who has wielded a great influence on Western cultural consciousness for more than three mi... read more
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The Book What I Wrote
Eddie Braben
With his recent theatrical success, THE PLAY WHAT I WROTE, Braben shows that the audience for the spirit of the incomparable Eric and Ernie is just as alive today as it was in their glory years. Now, the key figure behind their success, scriptwriter Braben, has written his autobiography - with the inimitable, timeless humour, warmth and affection for Eric and Ernie of that wonderful bygone era... read more
The Aztecs (Peoples of America) 2nd (second) edition
Michael E. Smith
This book presents new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, providing the reader with the primary sources for the history of the ancient Near East. A primary source book presenting new translations of Mesopotamian and ancient Near Eastern historiographic texts, and other related materials. Helps readers to understand the historical context of the Near Ea... read more
Europe in the Sixteenth Century (Blackwell History of Europe Book 1)
Andrew Pettegree
Assuming no prior knowledge of the period, this engaging narrative history introduces readers to the central features and main developments of sixteenth-century Europe.
Across the Revolutionary Divide: Russia and the USSR 1861-1945 offers a broad interpretive account of Russian history from the emancipation of the serfs to the end of World War II. Provides a coherent overview of Russia's development from 1861 through to 1945 Reflects the latest scholarship by taking a thematic approach to Russian history and bridging the ‘revolutionary divide’ of 1917 Covers ... read more
![By Martin Robinson - Rediscovering the Celts (2000-08-02) [Paperback]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21xxITALoZL._SL160_.jpg)
The Afterlife in Early Christian Carthage explores how the visionary experiences of early Christian martyrs shaped and informed early Christian ancestor cult and the construction of the cemetery as paradise. Taking the early Christian cemeteries in Carthage as a case study, the volume broadens our understanding of the historical and cultural origins of the early Christian cult of the saints, a... read more
The Enlightenment World offers an informed, comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the European Enlightenment (c. 1720–1800) as both an historical epoch and a cultural formation. This prestigious collection begins with the intellectual origins of the Enlightenment, and spans early formations up to both contemporary and modern critics of the Enlightenment. The chapters, written by leading int... read more
European Paganism
Mr Ken Dowden, Ken Dowden
European Paganism provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of ancient pagan religions throughout the European continent.Before there where Christians, the peoples of Europe were pagans. Were they bloodthirsty savages hanging human offerings from trees? Were they happy ecologists, valuing the unpolluted rivers and mountains? In European Paganism Ken Dowden outlines and analyses the dive... read more
A new introduction to some important Christian theologians, for non-specialists. In this companion volume to The Breeze of the Centuries, Michael Reeves' accessible and informative introduction to a selection of influential or significant theologians covers Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Owen, Jonathan Edwards, Friedrich Schleiermacher and Karl Barth.
The resurrection of Jesus is one of the most hotly debated issues in religion. This book aims to answer the questions that surround it. In a non-technical but detailed investigation, Peter Walker explains why three days in history changed the world forever, examining the resurrection in 3 parts: The Story recaptures the events of those three days: who was there, what time everything happened, ... read more
Nietzsche and "The Birth of Tragedy"
Paul Raimond Daniels
Nietzsche's philosophy - at once revolutionary, erudite and deep - reaches into all spheres of the arts. Well into a second century of influence, the profundity of his ideas and the complexity of his writings still determine Nietzsche's power to engage his readers. His first book, "The Birth of Tragedy", presents us with a lively inquiry into the existential meaning of Greek tragedy. We are co... read more
Goodness and Justice: Plato, Aristotle and the Moderns
Gerasimos Santas
This volume explores Plato and Aristotle's theories about good things, goodness, and the best life for human beings, and draws comparisons between ancient and modern theories of good and justice.
Understanding Behaviorism: Behavior, Culture, and Evolution
William M. Baum
Understanding Behaviorism explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems in a scholarly but accessible manner. Only book available that both explains behavior analysis and deals with philosophical and practical problems. Makes behaviorism accessible and explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems. Treats the ancient concepts of p... read more
The Science of Reading: A Handbook brings together state-of-the-art reviews of reading research from leading names in the field, to create a highly authoritative, multidisciplinary overview of contemporary knowledge about reading and related skills. Provides comprehensive coverage of the subject, including theoretical approaches, reading processes, stage models of reading, cross-linguistic stu... read more
In this book, Steven F. Walker considers the midlife transition from a Jungian and Eriksonian perspective, by providing vivid and powerful literary and cinematic examples that illustrate the psychological theories in a clear and entertaining way.For C.G. Jung, midlife is a time for personal transformation, when the values of youth are replaced by a different set of values, and when the need to... read more
A Critical Psychology of the Postcolonial
Derek Hook
An oft-neglected element of postcolonial thought is the explicitly psychological dimension of many of its foundational texts. This unprecedented volume explores the relation between these two disciplinary domains by treating the work of a variety of anti-colonial authors as serious psychological contributions to the theorization of racism and oppression. This approach demonstrates the pertinen... read more
Where does science end and religion begin? Can "spiritual" images and feelings be understood on a neurobiological level without dismissing their power and mystery?In this book, psychiatrist Erik Goodwyn addresses these questions by reviewing decades of research, putting together a compelling argument that the emotional imagery of myth and dreams can be traced to our deep brain physiology, and ... read more
The New Science of Intimate Relationships
Garth J. O. Fletcher
Written by one of the world's leading authorities on close relationships, this accessible study is one of the first to look seriously at what science can tell us about love, sex and friendship.
Family Matters: The Importance of Mattering to Family in Adolescence
Gregory C. Elliott
Combining empirical evidence with indices to measure mattering, Family Matters: The Importance of Mattering to Family in Adolescence explores the inverse relationship between mattering and dysfunctional behavior in adolescence. Defines mattering and distinguishes among the three ways that people can matter to others: awareness, importance, and reliance Utilizes empirical evidence from a quanti... read more
Aging and Development: Social and Emotional Perspectives (International Texts in Developmental Psychology)
Peter G. Coleman, Ann O'Hanlon
The psychology of aging usually focuses upon cognitive changes, with a particular focus on dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. But getting older is about more than simply changes to the brain and related health issues. Changes to our social and emotional lives are also hugely significant as we adapt across our lifespan. The second edition of Aging and Development is the only textboo... read more
A Companion to the Classical Tradition accommodates the pressing need for an up-to-date introduction and overview of the growing field of reception studies. A comprehensive introduction and overview of the classical tradition - the interpretation of classical texts in later centuries Comprises 26 newly commissioned essays from an international team of experts Divided into three sections: a chr... read more
A Companion to Latin Literature gives an authoritative account of Latin literature from its beginnings in the third century BC through to the end of the second century AD. Provides expert overview of the main periods of Latin literary history, major genres, and key themes Covers all the major Latin works of prose and poetry, from Ennius to Augustine, including Lucretius, Cicero, Catullus, Livy... read more
A Companion to Chinese History presents a collection of essays offering a comprehensive overview of the latest intellectual developments in the study of China’s history from the ancient past up until the present day. Covers the major trends in the study of Chinese history from antiquity to the present day Considers the latest scholarship of historians working in China and around the world Expl... read more
The Blackwell Guide to Ancient Philosophy provides a comprehensive treatment of the principal figures and movements of philosophy from its origins before Socrates, through the towering achievements of Plato and Aristotle, and into its final developments in late antiquity. Provides a comprehensive guide to ancient philosophy from the pre-Socratics to late antiquity. Written by a cast of disting... read more
Hegel is one of the most important figures in the history of ideas and political thought. His Philosophy of Right is widely recognised as one of the greatest works of political philosophy.Hegel and the Philosophy of Right introduces and assesses:* Hegel's life and the background of the Philosophy of Right* The ideas and text of the Philosophy of Right* The continuing importance of Hegel's work... read more
The Jewish Philosophy Reader is the first comprehensive anthology of classic writings on Jewish philosophy from the Bible to the present. Complementing the History of Jewish Philosophy (Routledge, 1997), the Reader is divided into four parts:* Foundations and First Principles* Medieval and Renaissance Jewish Philosophy* Modern Jewish Thought* Contemporary Jewish PhilosophyEach section is clear... read more
Encountering philosophy of religion for the first time, we are like explorers arriving on an uncharted coastline. There are inviting bays and beaches, but rocky reefs and pounding surf as well. And what tribes may inhabit the land is anyone’s guess. But our cautious intrigue turns to confidence as Anthony Thiselton greets us as a native informant. Cheerfully imparting insider knowledge, mappin... read more
Kibbitzing on the kibbutz? Teach yourself Modern Hebrew. With Teach Yourself it's possible for virtually anyone to learn and experience the languages of the world, from Afrikaans to Zulu; Ancient Greek to Modern Persian; Beginner's Latin to Biblical Hebrew. Follow any of the Teach Yourself Language Courses Audiopacks at your own pace or use them as a supplement to formal courses. These complet... read more
Afrikaans (Teach Yourself Complete Courses)
Lydia McDermott
This is a complete course in reading and writing, speaking and understanding Afrikaans. It will be perfect for you if you are a complete beginner or if you have some knowledge of the language which you need to brush up. The book is very communication-centred and the emphasis throughout is on speaking and being understood in everyday situations. The course has 17 units (including 3 review units... read more
Colloquial Hebrew: 1st (First) Edition
Tamar Wang Zippi Lyttleton
The Missing Apostle: How the Devil Derailed the Church
Barkhuizen, Eldo
Six Foundation Stones: Taking Milk Christians to Maturity
Barkhuizen, Eldo
Worried about the Long-Term Warfarin Side Effects on your body?Has your doctor told you about these DEADLY side effects of warfarin? Want to come off warfarin and heparin … but feel scared you may get another clot? Nervous about stopping warfarin suddenly? Tired of self-injecting yourself with heparin … and trekking to the hospital once a week to have your blood checked?Then this easy-to-read ... read more
Leviticus (Apollos Old Testament Commentary)
Nobuyoshi Kiuchi
The Old Testament Book of Leviticus is the sequel to Exodus in that it deals with a deeper dimension of the Sinaitic covenant, giving various rules for the life of the Israelites and for the sacrifices and offerings to be performed in the sanctuary. It addresses the question of how the Israelites--human beings--can live in proximity to the holy God who has promised to dwell in their midst. In ... read more
Joshua (Apollos Old Testament Commentary)
Pekka Pitkänen
The Bible is both a divine and a human book. It is the inspired word of God for his people, whether in biblical times or for the church today. It is also a fully human book, written by different people in a variety of cultural settings. Knowledge of biblical language and society is essential if the meaning of the human writer is to be grasped fully. The Apollos Old Testament Commentary aims to... read more
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Daniel C. Fredericks,Daniel J. Estes'sEcclesiastes & the Song of Songs (Apollos Old Testament Commentary) [Hardcover](2010)
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The Message of Ezekiel: A New Heart and a New Spirit (The Bible Speaks Today)
Christopher J. H. Wright
Ezekiel comes to us as a stranger from a distant time and land. Who is this priest who, on his thirtieth birthday, has a dazzling vision of God on a wheeled throne? Who is this odd prophet who engages in outlandish street theater and speaks for God on international affairs? Who is this seer who paints murals of apocalyptic doom and then of a restored temple bursting with emblems of paradise? A... read more
The study of the book of Zechariah is bound to be enriching, for it is imbued from beginning to end with the same heart-cry that Jesus turned into a prayer for all of us: "Your kingdom come." Here Barry G. Webb explores the kingdom of God as the prophet Zechariah apprehended it. In oracles and visions Zechariah challenged his hearers to return to the coming kingdomto cleanse themselves in anti... read more
"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. . . . And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem. . . . And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man." (Revelation 21:1-3, ESV). In this comprehensive study, a New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, G. K. Beale argues that the Old Testament tabernacle and temples were symbolically designed to point to th... read more
Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference for 2014 (Pauline Studies) "For neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God" (1 Cor 7:19). The apostle Paul's relationship to the Law of Moses is notoriously complex and much studied. Difficulties begin with questions of definition (of the extent of Paul's corpus and the meanings of "t... read more
"Return to me, says the LORD of hosts, and I will return to you," (Zech 1:3 ESV). Repentance concerns the repair of a relationship with God disrupted by human sin. All the major phases of church history have seen diversity and controversy over the doctrine. The first of Luther’s famous ninety-five theses nailed to the church door in Wittenburg in 1517 stated that 'the entire life of believers ... read more
By almost any measure, a bold and confident use of the Bible is a hallmark of Christianity. Underlying such use are a number of assumptions about the origin, nature and form of the biblical literature, concerning its authority, diversity and message. However, a lack of confidence in the clarity or perspicuity of Scripture is apparent in Western Christianity. Despite recent, sophisticated analy... read more
When the book of Acts is mentioned, a cluster of issues spring to mind, including speaking in tongues and baptism with the Holy Spirit, church government and practice, and missionary methods and strategies. At the popular level, Acts is more often mined for answers to contemporary debates than heard for its natural inflections. Instead of using Acts as a prooftext, this New Studies in Biblical... read more
Paul R. Williamson looks at the role of the covenant concept in Scripture and the meaning of this terminology. He then sets the idea of covenant in the context of God's universal purpose, and traces the idea through Noah and the patriarchs, the nation of Israel and the kingship of David. Lastly, he shows how the new covenant is anticipated in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New. In this... read more
Father, Son and Spirit: The Trinity and John's Gospel (New Studies in Biblical Theology)
Andreas J. Kostenberger, Scott R. Swain
From the patristic period until today, John's Gospel has served as a major source for the church's knowledge, doctrine and worship of the triune God. Among all New Testament documents the Fourth Gospel provides not only the most raw material for the doctrine of the Trinity, but also the most highly developed patterns of reflection on this material―particularly patterns that seek to account in ... read more
Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference for 2014 (Theology) Seeking an answer to Anselm's timeless question, "Why did God become man?" Graham Cole follows Old Testament themes of preparation, theophany and messianic hope through to the New Testament witness to the divinely foretold event. This New Studies in Biblical Theology volume concludes with a consideration of the theolo... read more
Ruth (Apollos Old Testament Commentary)
L. Daniel Hawk
On the surface, the book of Ruth tells the tale of an unlikely marriage between a destitute Moabite widow and an upstanding citizen of a Judean village. The deeper import of the story, however, has to do with the internal boundaries that define the people of God. Is Israel a closed community, held together exclusively by bonds of kinship, or a nation that welcomes faithful outsiders into its s... read more
1 & 2 Samuel (Apollos Old Testament Commentary, Vol. 8)
David G. Firth
The Bible is both a divine and a human book. It is the inspired word of God for his people, whether in biblical times or for the church today. It is also a fully human book, written by different people in a variety of cultural settings. Knowledge of biblical language and society is essential if the meaning of the human writer is to be grasped fully. The Apollos Old Testament Commentary aims to... read more
Hosea (Apollos Old Testament Commentary)
Joshua N. Moon
The prophet Hosea lived through the tumultuous final decades of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. The Assyrian invasion culminated in the destruction of Samaria, the end of the Northern Kingdom, and the exile of many of its people. Hosea called the people to faith in God through warnings of judgment and promises of hope. He exposed the people's infidelity as they turned to other nations, to thei... read more
Exodus (Apollos Old Testament Commentary)
T. Desmond Alexander
Recounting the greatest event of divine salvation in the Old Testament, the book of Exodus is not merely a story about the Lord God rescuing enslaved Israelites from the power of a despotic and xenophobic dictator. More importantly, it highlights how a compassionate and justice-seeking God transforms the lives of victimized people so that they may experience life in all its fullness in his hol... read more
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Eldo did a marvellous job copy editing my book. His edits were spot on in terms of grammar and style. Real eye for detail and immediately understood what type of book I was aiming for. Also meticulous in his communication and excellent to work with. I strongly recommend him.
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