N.T. Wright, Karl Barth, Lectionary Poems, Mary Oliver, Emily Scott, MORE - May 11 - ERB Daily Book Morsel
Published: Mon, 05/11/20
May 11, 2020
“The theologian who labors without joy
is not a theologian at all.
Sulky faces, morose thoughts
and boring ways of speaking
are intolerable in this field.”
― Karl Barth,
theologian
YESTERDAY was the theologian's birthday (b. 1886)
*** Karl Barth Discusses Theology
in These Rare Video Clips!
*** Kindle Ebook
Deal of the Day!
The Challenge of Jesus
by N.T. Wright
Only $4.99 !!!
PLUS, buy the ebook and get
the audiobook for only $4.49!!!
New on our website...
*** Lectionary Poetry –
Easter Week 6 (Year A)
Our weekly post of poetry that resonates with the lectionary
readings for this coming Sunday, including poems by Mary Oliver,
Gerard Manley Hopkins, Padraig O'Tuama, Mary Karr, MORE.
STARTING THIS WEEK: Two poems for each lectionary reading,
One classic poem that can be read on a livestreamed service, and
one contemporary poem...
*** No new podcast episode this week...
Have you listened to
all four episodes in the first series?
If so, share them with a friend and
leave a review for us on Apple Podcasts.
Thanks!!!
(Our next episode will release next Monday, 5/18)
New Book Releases –
A Feature Review of When Tears Sing:
The Art of Lament in Christian Community
William Blaine-Wallace (Paperback: Orbis, 2020)
Reviewed by Rob O’Lynn
In Case You Missed It...
*** Books on Separation of
Church and State – A Reading Guide
Separation of Church and State is one of the distinctive marks of
American democracy, and yet also continues to be a contentious
part of our history … Here are some excellent books on separation
of church and state that help us get our bearings.
Last Chance to Enter...
*** Book Giveaway!
Kaitlin Curtice – Native [3 Copies]
We’re excited to run this giveaway of THREE copies of this superb
new book by Kaitlin Curtice, one of our Best New Book Releases of this week…
Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God
(Paperback: Brazos Press, 2020.)
Enter now to win a copy of this new book (It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!) :
*** Lectionary Poetry –
Easter Week 6 (Year A)
Our weekly post of poetry that resonates with the lectionary
readings for this coming Sunday, including poems by Mary Oliver,
Gerard Manley Hopkins, Padraig O'Tuama, Mary Karr, MORE.
STARTING THIS WEEK: Two poems for each lectionary reading,
One classic poem that can be read on a livestreamed service, and
one contemporary poem...
*** No new podcast episode this week...
Have you listened to
all four episodes in the first series?
If so, share them with a friend and
leave a review for us on Apple Podcasts.
Thanks!!!
(Our next episode will release next Monday, 5/18)
New Book Releases –
Week of 11 May 2020
Here are a few May 2020 book releases from this week that
are worth checking out: Emily Scott, Henri Nouwen,
Kierkegaard, God and Guns in America, MORE
William Blaine-Wallace –
When Tears Sing – Review
A Feature Review of When Tears Sing:
The Art of Lament in Christian Community
William Blaine-Wallace (Paperback: Orbis, 2020)
Reviewed by Rob O’Lynn
In Case You Missed It...
*** Books on Separation of
Church and State – A Reading Guide
Separation of Church and State is one of the distinctive marks of
American democracy, and yet also continues to be a contentious
part of our history … Here are some excellent books on separation
of church and state that help us get our bearings.
Last Chance to Enter...
*** Book Giveaway!
Kaitlin Curtice – Native [3 Copies]
We’re excited to run this giveaway of THREE copies of this superb
new book by Kaitlin Curtice, one of our Best New Book Releases of this week…
Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God
(Paperback: Brazos Press, 2020.)
Enter now to win a copy of this new book (It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!) :
Here's to energizing reading today!
Chris Smith
Editor, The Englewood Review of Books