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Why there almost certainly is a God: Doubting Dawkins, by Keith Ward. Lion, 2008. £7.99. In this lucid and witty book, Professor Ward demonstrates most effectively the rational visibility of belief in God. Atheist assertions are countered by careful theistic arguments in a manner that should proved persuasive to may and illuminating to all. (John Polkinghorne) |
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Stale Bread? A handbook for Speaking the Story, St Andrew Press, 2007. Richard Littledale. Stale Bread? Advances an exciting addition to the preacher’s armoury: a dynamic and engaging technique to help bring home the real impact of the great Christian stories that have lost cogency through repetition. Here is a true practical and instructional framework on which to base an address. Here, Richard Littledale explores the benefits to both preacher and listener and provides the tools with which to develop a strong re-engagement with the texts. In understanding the strengths and weaknesses in the practice of narrative preaching, Littledale guides the readers in when to utilise the technique to bring freshness and vitality to their sermons. | |
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Gene Robinson, In the eye of the storm. Canterbury 2008, £12.99. This is Gene Robinson's own story, told with simplicty and humility and revealing his passionate faith. He recounts how his experience has made him particularly close to vulnerable groups, such as the inmates of a women's prison, and how we all need one another for our very salvation. This honest account will encourage anyone seriously committed to the message of Jesus, and shows him deeply committed within the Anglican Communion, even to those who vilify him. Richard Harris. | |
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Delia Smith, A Feast for Advent,BRF 2008, £5.99. With over 100,000 copies sold to date, this highly popular book continues to speak to people more than 20 years after it was first published. With a focus on the real joy of Christmas, Delia Smith leads us through Advent with a prayer, Bible reading and reflection for each day. Her own insights and experience of faith help us to prepare for the celebration of the coming of Christ into our world and the challenge that it poses in the face of our increasingly secularized festival. | |
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