Book Review: The Lost Message of Paul
I was privileged to be given a review copy of Steve Chalke’s latest book, from his latest publisher, SPCK. I’ve been a fascinated reader of Steve’s ever since I was a student – when the ripples of The Lost Message of … Continued
An Overview of Anthony Thiselton – Part 1
Those of you who read between the lines of some of my blogs, tweets, and statii, will know that I am very interested in Imago Dei/Theological Anthropology. This interest was, in part, spawned out of engaging with 1 Corinthians and … Continued
Book Review: Who God Says You are
Regular readers will know that one of my biggest interests is understanding who God says we are, as both humans generally, Christians more specifically, and individuals pastorally. Klyne R. Snodgrass, an emeritus professor of New Testament, has written what is … Continued
An Interview with Steve Burnhope
You might have seen my review of Steve Burnhope’s new book, Atonement and the New Perspective. As it is quite a technical, academic book, I asked Steve a few questions to help explain and explore what he’s written. I hope … Continued
Book Review: Atonement and the New Perspective
It was a joy to be given a copy of this book by the author – a fellow Vineyard scholar/theologian, with whom I’ve shared genuine friendship, robust disagreement, and serious dialogue. Atonement and the New Perspective: The God of Israel, Covenant, … Continued
Book Review: Long Story Short
Andy Frost has written a really helpful, incisive little book that helps Christians work out how to share their story, and find their place in God’s unfolding story. Story is important – we swim in the water of stories every … Continued
Book Review: Paul Behaving Badly
“The Apostle Paul was kind of a jerk” This is the provocative premise of what might be my new favourite book on Paul, by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien, two New Testament scholars who have previously co-written Misreading Scripture … Continued
Book Review: You Can Change
I’m a moderate-to-large fan of Tim Chester’s books, and I’ve recently re-read one of his older ones that I’ve found deeply helpful. I’ve recently been becoming more and more aware of some negative and sinful patterns in my life, and … Continued
Top Reads: May 2019
It is always good to read stuff. But it is quite difficult to know what to read, let alone when, so each month I try and share a few things I’ve found interesting or helpful – on some of the … Continued
Book Review: The Cross and Gendercide
This book is one that I picked up from a friend recently, and wish I’d read when it was published back in 2014! The Cross and Gendercide: A Theological Response to Global Violence Against Women and Girls is a superb book, … Continued
