An Amateur Theologian blundering around the Kingdom of God
This is a short review of a book published by my employer. It can be difficult detaching personal opinions from professional obligations, but Silent Cries was a hard book to read. In fact, unlike most books I read, it made me cry. … Continued
For work I recently had the privilege of interviewing Wayne Grudem, about the second edition of his Systematic Theology. One thing that really struck me was the profound impact that, among others, John Wimber and Vern Poythress (Among others!) had on … Continued
Tony Lane should need no introduction – long time Professor of Historical Theology at LST, prolific author (including of the frankly marvellous Readers Guide to Calvin’s Institutes) and all-round good egg, it was a privilege to interact with him when I worked … Continued
MORE>Direction by Ruth and Ayo Afolabi is published by IVP in the UK (for whom I presently work!) It’s the fourth volume in the little series of more books, which try to help young busy millennial disciples make more space … Continued
Working for a Christian publisher – not least a confessional one – means that I am in a privileged position when it comes to reading books. It also means that I have to be quite careful not to read and … Continued
The last couple of months have been a bit insane, so here are some ‘bitesize’ reviews, of books that are important, but that I’ve not had time or motivation to do a full review on the blog. This post is … Continued
One of the most interesting books published by IVP in the window where I wasn’t working there is this one, Men and Women in Christ: Fresh Light from the Biblical Texts. This is a comprehensive and fascinating look at what has … Continued
This post is less a book review than a set of book notices! I’m running a little bit behind on book reviews, due to a) having a newborn, b) work being busy and c) there being a global pandemic on. … Continued
This book is not an easy one to recommend, but it is an important and beautifully written tool for anyone who is in the process of grief, whether from suicide or not. Al Hsu writes from the persepctive of one … Continued
The authors, Anne and Gavin Calver, rightly write that “we are nothing and can do nothing without Him“. Personally, getting to the point of writing this book review has been an entertaining journey. I now work for IVP – and … Continued
