Book reviews in 2015

A fascinating read for all who recognise Billy Graham’s unique and powerful ministry and wonder if we will see his like again.

Archbishop: The stained glass ceiling is shattered...

Readable fictional account of the first female Archbishop and the consequences

Before Amen by Max Lucado

Best-selling author's readable encouragement to pray

Being Human by Steve Chalke

How to become the person you were meant to be

Christian Faith and Social Justice

Five essays which contain useful nuggets and discussion starters

Dialogue of the Heart - a review

Martin McGee's Christian-Muslim Stories of Encounter calls for an approach based on love, not fear

Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Ecumenical Quest

Keith Clements' important book is a serious challenge to all. It will be interesting to see who takes it up

Dying to Live: 'Excellent resource on the care of the dying'

Dying to Live: A Theological and Practical Workbook on Death, Dying and Bereavement

Eager to Love by Richard Rohr

How do we let our faith shape and be shaped by the passage of time?

Eden Undone: How to describe paradise?

Eden Undone: a novel novel that explores the consequences of Eve defying the serpent

Faith and Wisdom in Science

Thoughtful book that challenges notion that science and faith are poles apart and brings fresh perspectives

Faith on the Streets: Street Pastors

Charts the extraordinary growth of Street Pastors over the past ten years, with much to inspire and inform

Finding God in the Bible by Darren Wilson

Filmmaker's exploration of biblical stories attempts to demonstrate different aspects of God

For God’s Sake By Alan Budge

The story of one person’s tragi-comic quest for spiritual enlightenment

GOD: A Very Short Introduction

A priest with missionary heart emerges from the professional theologian in this concise book about God

Iona. The Other Island: Kenneth Steven

Excellent presentation of the island with five-star photography, brand new poems, and local stories

Judas: The Troubling History of the Renegade Apostle

Patchy deconstruction of that most vilified of Bible characters, Judas Iscariot

Julian of Norwich: Revelations of Divine Love

'For those wanting to know more about the English anchoress, this is a very helpful book to turn to'

Learning to walk in the dark

Barbara Brown Taylor attempts to provide a way to find spirituality in those times when we don’t have all the answers

Living out the call - 'One of the best books available on ministry'

Paul Beasley-Murray's four-volume guide for pastors, draws on the author’s 43-year career in ministry

New Testament in One Year: Soul Survivor

The New Testament is printed in the regular order, but divided into 365 sections

Not in God's Name by Jonathan Sacks

Sacks weaves a careful, philosophical and theological path between Biblical violence, historical violence and today's violence

Paradoxology by Krish Kandiah

Highly-recommended book confronting the paradoxes at Christianity's heart

Peace in our hearts Peace in our world

If you wish for a more peaceful world, the first step is to resolve to become a more peaceful person yourself, writes Marcus Braybrooke

Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God

Timothy Keller explores the power of prayer

Reading the Gospels with the Early Church

Insights from early Christian teachers

Refuel - how to balance work...

Life, faith and church - without burning out. By Kate Middleton

Rich in Years: 'Full of grace and gratitude'

Delightful book about finding peace and purpose in a long life, alongside one with advice for bringing up children

Stories of the Stranger - Encounters with exiles

Twenty stories of refugees spanning different cultures, languages and traditions, mostly written 3,000 years ago

Surprised by Scripture By Tom Wright

The influential scholar explores contemporary issues from a Biblical perspective in this 'stimulating' read

Teachings of the Torah (Zondervan)

Attractive, but at times flawed, study of the first five books of the Bible

The “Other” is my Neighbour

This ecumenical response to migration is ideal autumn study for preachers and study groups leading up to Advent

The Biblical Cosmos By Robin Parry

A pilgrim's guide to the weird and wonderful world of the Bible - how the authors of the Bible saw the world

The Pound for Pound Principle

Much to encourage and challenge in a book for the underdog and those who feel small and insignificant

The Presents of God by Mark Stibbe

A good starting place for someone enquiring about spiritual gifts

The Wisdom House by Rob Parsons

Parsons shares some of the wisdom he's picked up down the years, from his own experiences and that of others he's met

We Make The Road By Walking

Brian McClaren's thought-provoking devotional challenges traditional interpretations of Biblical texts

You Can Begin Again by Joyce Meyer

When life gets tough it is easy to give up. Meyer helpfully shares her thoughts on making a fresh start

You Shall Love the Stranger as Yourself

Well researched resource addressing the complex challenges raised by asylum-seekers and refugees from a Biblical perspective

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