Jacques Ellul, St. Clare, NT Wright, Lectionary Poems, David Steindl-Rast, MORE - July 13 - ERB Daily Book Morsel

Published: Mon, 07/13/20













 



July 13, 2020


 

“Everything is a gift.
The degree to which we are awake to this truth
is a measure of our gratefullness,
and gratefullness is a measure of our aliveness.”


―  David Steindl-Rast, monk/author

Yesterday was the birthday of 
David Steindl-Rast


*** Our Intro Reading Guide
to David Steindl-Rast's work
!







*** Kindle Ebook
Deal of the Day!

If You are the Son of God:
The Suffering and
Temptations of Jesus
by Jacques Ellul

Only $2.99 !!!




***FREE Ebook of the Week!

St. Clare of Assisi:
Her Life and Legislation
by Ernest Gilliat-Smith

Great Biography of the 
sister of St. Francis

 


NOTE: I am on vacation for most of this week, and the next email
you will receive from us will arrive on Friday July 17.




New on our website... 


Lectionary Poetry – 7th
Sunday After Pentecost (Year A)

Our weekly post of poetry that resonates with the lectionary
readings for this coming Sunday, including poems by Denise Levertov,
Scott Cairns, William Blake, Jane Hirshfield, MORE.
Features TWO poems for each lectionary reading,
One classic poem that can be read on a livestreamed service, and 
one contemporary poem... 

 

*** New Book Releases –
Week of 13 July 2020

Here are a few July 2020 book releases from this week that
are worth checking out:  N.T. Wright, Mark Vroegop,
Sarah Jackson, MORE

 



In Case You Missed It... 

*** Fall 2020 - Most Anticipated Books
for Christian Readers!

Between now and the end of the year, a ton of excellent new books
will be released! Here are 30 of our most anticipated books of
Fall 2020 for Christian Readers… Marilynne Robinson,
Esau McCaulley, Yaa Gyasi, N.T. Wright, Bryan Bliss,
Willie Jennings, Sarah Bessey, MORE


 

The Spiritual Danger of
Donald Trump – Feature Review


A Real and Present Danger. A Feature Review of
The Spiritual Danger of Donald Trump:  30 Evangelical
Christians on Justice, Truth, and Moral Integrity
Ronald J. Sider, Ed.  (Paperback: Cascade Books, 2020)
Reviewed by Gavin J. Woltjer

 

Here's to energizing reading today!

Chris Smith
Editor, The Englewood Review of Books