Book Review: Power Women
In some ways, this might be a strange book to read – I am neither an academic nor a woman, and so the only obvious link for me to read this book is the faith aspect. Yet, I work in a … Continued
An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
In some ways, this might be a strange book to read – I am neither an academic nor a woman, and so the only obvious link for me to read this book is the faith aspect. Yet, I work in a … Continued
I recieved a copy of this book from the authors – I hope that doesn’t cloud my review! At the outset of this review it’s worth noting a few points of contact with the various aspects of this book, including … Continued
Books about grief and pain are quite a valuable resource – yet so many fall short in different ways. They can be cold – lacking a human emotional touch that renders them unhelpful for those living in sorrow. They can … Continued
Just over ten years ago, I was a newly married, newly-minted intern at the church I’d been to as an undergraduate. The years that led to those designations, for me, had involved some quite significant theological and spiritual rethinking. Key … Continued
This is a rare, and very special book. Before reading it, having followed Treweek on Twitter for a while (Which I’d recommend, and other platforms too), I was fairly sure I’d be in agreement with what she’d have to say, but … Continued
Reviewing commentaries is a tricky business – particularly for me as a generalist, and an in-publisher editor of commentaries! I tend to offer my review based on the format and content of the volume, and it’s utility or otherwise to … Continued
I thoroughly enjoy reading edited collections of essays – and this new volume from Langham was particularly interesting given that rather than having, say, ten equal and similarly-formatted chapters, the boook was divided into eight sections, each containing a discussion … Continued
Having really enjoyed Imes’ earlier book ‘Bearing God’s Image’ I was really excited to hear that she had a companion book, not quite a followup, not quite a sequel or prequel, coming out. So excited that we at IVP UK … Continued
Back in the pandemic year of 2020, I read quite a few more books than expected – and some folk appreciated the ‘bite size reviews backlog‘ post I did, to capture some thoughts, but also free up reading/writing time. I’ve got … Continued
Reviewing commentaries is a tricky business – particularly for me as a generalist, and an in-publisher editor of commentaries! I tend to offer my review based on the format and content of the volume, and it’s utility or otherwise to … Continued