Important Theology Books of 2019, James K.A. Smith. Ida Wells, Willa Cather, MORE - Dec. 6 - ERB Daily Book Morsel
Published: Fri, 12/06/19
December 6, 2019
“Most of the basic material a writer works with
is acquired before the age of fifteen.”
― Willa Cather, novelist
*** Read a short story by Willa Cather this weekend:
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2019's Best Books is now live!
***Advent Calendar 2019 –
Best Books of the Year
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Lectionary Poetry...
Our next lectionary poetry post will go live on Monday!
(with poems for the following Sunday, Advent 2A)
If you have found this week's poems helpful in preparing for
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New on our website...
***12 Important Theology Books of 2019!
As the end of 2019 draws near, we highlight some of the most important
theology books released this year… N.T. Wright, Kathryn Tanner,
Grace Ji-Sun Kim, David Fitch, MORE
Meeks / Stroupe –
Passionate for Justice:
Ida Wells Biography – Review
Remembering a Woman that We Never Should Have Forgotten
A Feature Review of Passionate for Justice: Ida Wells As Prophet for Our Time
Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe (Paperback: Church Publishing, 2019)
Reviewed by David Swanson
Christina Rossetti – Five Favorite Poems
December 5 marks the birthday of English poet Christina Rossetti …
We honor the occasion with five of our favorite poems by her
5 Essential Ebook Deals
for Church Leaders [5 Dec. 2019]
Here are 5 essential ebook deals that are worth checking out:
(James K.A. Smith, Kelly Nikondeha, Wendell Berry, MORE)
Clement of Alexandria – The Christian Alone is Rich
Yesterday was the Feast Day of Clement of Alexandria (in the Episcopal Church)…Clement of Alexandria (c. 150 – c. 215), was a Christian theologian and philosopher
who taught at the Catechetical School of Alexandria. A convert to Christianity,
he was an educated man who was familiar with classical Greek philosophy and literature.
In honor of his feast, we offer the following thought-provoking excerpt from his work…
In Case You Missed It...
*** Book Giveaway! N.T. Wright /
Michael Bird – The NT in Its World [3 copies]
We’re excited to offer this giveaway of THREE copies of this superb new book
by N.T. Wright and Michael Bird! The New Testament in Its World:
An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians
N.T. Wright / Michael Bird (Hardback: Zondervan, 2019)
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*** Amazon Monthly Kindle Ebook Sale !
– December 2019
Amazon recently released their December 2019 ebook sale …
Browse the full sale or check out our recommended titles,
including books by Diana Butler Bass, Richard Foster,
Lauren Winner, Shane Claiborne, and MORE
Here's to energizing reading today!
Chris Smith
Editor, The Englewood Review of Books