Category Archives: Book Reviews

Found in Translation

Randomly, in my bookshelves, I re-encountered “Subversive Spirituality” a book by Eugene Peterson – best known for his translation of the Bible into modern-day (American) speech: The Message translation. While being a pastor, Eugene had spent a year on translating … Continue reading

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Frank Viola interviews Leonard Sweet about ‘Nudge’

I’ve been living with Leonard Sweets book ‘Nudge’ over this summer… it’s not a book to be simply read – it’s one that you need to absorb, let it challenge you and get under your skin… this can be uncomfortable… … Continue reading

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Water into Wine – Stephen Verney

Water into Wine, An Introduction to John’s Gospel by Stephen Verney Over the last couple of years this excellent little book has been my companion each time I have read the gospel of John. John’s gospel was written over 40 … Continue reading

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