Toni Morrison, M McLuhan, Lectionary Poetry, Wendell Berry, MORE - July 20 - ERB Daily Book Morsel
Published: Mon, 07/20/20
July 20, 2020
“Politics will eventually be replaced by imagery.
The politician will be only too happy to abdicate
in favor of his image, because the image will
be much more powerful than he could ever be.”
― Marshall McLuhan, social critic
Tomorrow marks the birthday
of Marshall McLuhan (b. 1911).
*** Marshall McLuhan is on our list of
10 social critics that
Christians should be reading.
*** Kindle Ebook
Deal of the Day!
God Help the Child:
A Novel by
Toni Morrison
Only $1.99 !!!
***FREE Ebook of the Week!
The Imitation of Christ
by Thomas a Kempis
A devotional classic
from the late medieval era.
New on our website...
*** Lectionary Poetry – 8th 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,
Wendell Berry, Mary Szybist, Dante, Anna Akhmataova, 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 20 July 2020
Here are a few July 2020 book releases from this week
that are worth checking out: Compassion and Conviction by Michael Wear, et al.
Jon Tyson, A field novel, MORE
Mary VanderGoot –
Broken Glass: A Novel – Review
A Goodly Amount of Soul Knowledge. A Review of
Broken Glass: A Novel by Mary VanderGoot
Paperback: Resource Publications, 2019
Reviewed by Cynthia Beach
Giorgio Roversi – The Amorality
of Atheism – Excerpt
An excerpt from the recent book: The Amorality of Atheism
by Giorgio Roversi (Paperback: Independent, 2019)
*** Kindle ebook is only $2.99!!!
In Case You Missed It...
*** Ten Theology Books
to Watch For – July 2020
Here are some excellent new theology books that will be released in July 2020:
N.T. Wright, Richard Bauckham, Thomas Aquinas, MORE
*** Brand New! Podcast Episode #9
Featuring Josina Guess and Cara Meredith!
Cara and Josina join host Jen Pollock Michel to talk about the reading life
in our cultural moment. They bring a wide range of recommendations,
especially for following writers of color. They also recommend some
fantastic children’s books!
ALSO, be sure to LIKE our new Podcast Facebook Page!
*** 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
Here's to energizing reading today!
Chris Smith
Editor, The Englewood Review of Books