Category: book
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Multicultural Ministry Handbook
One of the signs that the multi-ethnic church movement is picking up steam is the steady stream of books being published that either directly or indirectly raise the visibility of these churches. Increasingly these books are addressing not only the theological rationale for multi-ethnic (or, for some, multicultural) churches but are also looking at best…
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The View From Here
Eliot and I walked to our favorite book store, 57th Street Books, this afternoon so I could pick up a copy of Carlos Eire’s latest, Learning to Die in Miami. It’s my favorite book store because of it’s selection, helpful clerks and quintessential independent bookshop ambiance. It’s Eliot’s favorite because they have a basket of…
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Practice Resurrection
Practice Resurrection is the fifth and final installment of what Eugene Peterson calls his “conversations” in spiritual theology. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each of the books in this series; it wouldn’t be strange to immediately revisit these books from the beginning. In this book Peterson takes a somewhat different approach from the previous four volumes. Rather…
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On the Night Stand
Oh man! It was probably an hour before I could wipe the silly grin from my face after reading this perfect confession from a genuine bibliophile. In my early twenties there could be a storm outside or a light flurry, the red of tail lights would trail through foggy windows. I would sit and devour…
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Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
In her recently posted annotated bibliography on “Emergence Christianity,” Phyllis Tickle includes the new Dietrich Bonhoeffer biography, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. Those unfamiliar with Bonhoeffer’s life and writings may be surprised to find a German theologian who was executed before turning 40 on a list of those influencing the future of global Christianity. Here…
David W. Swanson 