Seeing that list made me realise that I've become a bit lazy. I've ordered How to Read the Bible Book by Book (Fee and Stuart) and Against Liberal Theology (R.E. Olson). I think it's also time to re-read some of the books I already have, including a couple by some character called Mike Bird. :)
I'd love to get The New Testament in its World, but books are expensive in New Zealand. Something to do with being so remote from the main publishing centres, I suppose.
Reading - The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians. Just finished - The Soul of Desire, Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community (I highly recommend this book). Recently finished - Culture Care, Silence and Beauty, Art and Faith. All must be reread, there is much to analyze and absorb.
Well, for starters [ and I lead with this in no way hoping for a free renewal subscription :-) ]The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians which has been on my Amazon wishlist since last September...will be buying soon. Found you here when searching for a book that would help me better understand the context/culture of NT and curiosity about this co author of NT Wright lead me to you and then to your substack. seriously.
Also hoping to tackle - in no particular order - the following:
- Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation by Collin Hansen
- Jesus v. Evangelicals: A Biblical Critique of a Wayward Movement by Constantine Campbell
- On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts,by James K.A. Smith
- Open, an Autobiography by Andre Aggasi
- Path Lit By Lightning, the Life of Jim Thorpe, by David Maraniss
- Jesus The King, Tim Keller
- Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, Martin Lloyd-Jones
- Bully Pulpit, Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church, by Michael J Kruger
- Judges For You - Tim Keller
- The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith by Trevin Wax
and if I can get through all that, next on my list will be .....A Snapshot of Bunya Mountain Fungi, Ken Chapman, Mary Mahoney - inspired by your hilarious office of tourism description of the Bunya Mountains at the beginning of the Ridley Chapel sermon on Heb. 12:18
Greg, wow, that's quite a list. Hope you enjoy NTiiW. I've read some of these. I probably need to read to Agassi bio. There was a great interview with Michael Chang on the disruptors podcast. Glad my sermons inspire something besides yawning.
I enjoyed The Lost Letters... on audiobooks. Glad to see it on your list.
Seeing that list made me realise that I've become a bit lazy. I've ordered How to Read the Bible Book by Book (Fee and Stuart) and Against Liberal Theology (R.E. Olson). I think it's also time to re-read some of the books I already have, including a couple by some character called Mike Bird. :)
I'd love to get The New Testament in its World, but books are expensive in New Zealand. Something to do with being so remote from the main publishing centres, I suppose.
Reading - The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians. Just finished - The Soul of Desire, Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community (I highly recommend this book). Recently finished - Culture Care, Silence and Beauty, Art and Faith. All must be reread, there is much to analyze and absorb.
Well, for starters [ and I lead with this in no way hoping for a free renewal subscription :-) ]The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians which has been on my Amazon wishlist since last September...will be buying soon. Found you here when searching for a book that would help me better understand the context/culture of NT and curiosity about this co author of NT Wright lead me to you and then to your substack. seriously.
Also hoping to tackle - in no particular order - the following:
- Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation by Collin Hansen
- Jesus v. Evangelicals: A Biblical Critique of a Wayward Movement by Constantine Campbell
- On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts,by James K.A. Smith
- Open, an Autobiography by Andre Aggasi
- Path Lit By Lightning, the Life of Jim Thorpe, by David Maraniss
- Jesus The King, Tim Keller
- Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, Martin Lloyd-Jones
- Bully Pulpit, Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church, by Michael J Kruger
- Judges For You - Tim Keller
- The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith by Trevin Wax
and if I can get through all that, next on my list will be .....A Snapshot of Bunya Mountain Fungi, Ken Chapman, Mary Mahoney - inspired by your hilarious office of tourism description of the Bunya Mountains at the beginning of the Ridley Chapel sermon on Heb. 12:18
Greg, wow, that's quite a list. Hope you enjoy NTiiW. I've read some of these. I probably need to read to Agassi bio. There was a great interview with Michael Chang on the disruptors podcast. Glad my sermons inspire something besides yawning.
Reading, Prone To Wander- Prayers Of Confession And Celebration by Barbara R. Duguid.
Sounds interesting!
Goldingay’s book is on my list. Reading gathercole now. Can’t decide if that Watson book has enough new material to buy.