Diana Butler Bass, J Moltmann, Used Books, Langston Hughes, Newbigin - April 7

Diana Butler Bass, J Moltmann, Used Books, Langston Hughes, Newbigin - April 7 - ERB Daily Book Morsel

Published: Wed, 04/07/21

April 7, 2021

"Believing in Christ's resurrection ...
does not mean affirming a fact.
It means being possessed by
the life-giving Spirit and participating
in the powers of the age to come."

- Jürgen Moltmann,

theologian

Tomorrow is Moltmann's 95th birthday.

Kindle Ebook Deal of the Day!

Proper Confidence: Faith, Doubt, and Certainty in Christian Discipleship

by Lesslie Newbigin

Only $2.99!!!

FREE Ebook of the Week!

*** The Work of
Albrecht Durer
(Engraver / Painter)

New / Featured on our website...

Book Giveaway – Diana Butler Bass – Freeing Jesus [5 copies]

We’re excited to run this giveaway of FIVE copies of this superb new book:

Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence by Diana Butler Bass (Hardback: HarperOne, 2021)
Enter now to win a copy!

Used Books for Sale! Christian Theology / Spirituality – 7 April 2021

*** Help support the ERB by buying used books!
We have an inventory of thousands of used books, many of them Christian theology and spirituality books, that we want to get into the hands of eager readers. This week's sale listing includes books by/about Henri Nouwen, Rembrandt, Coretta Scott King, St. Catherine of Siena, Neil Postman, more

*** April is National Poetry Month!

Langston Hughes: Five Favorite Poems

Langston Hughes (February 1, 1901 – May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. One of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form called jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.

Gregory Coles – No Longer Strangers [Review]

Let’s be Stranger.
A Review of

No Longer Strangers: Finding Belonging in
a World of Alienation by Gregory Coles
(Paperback: IVP Books, 2021)
Reviewed by Tim Otto

*** Brand New Podcast Episode...

Episode 24: ERB Editors' Round-Up
(Chris Smith, John Wilson, Erin Wasinger)

Podcast Engineer and ERB Contributing Editor Joel Wentz takes over the hosting role on this episode for a freewheeling conversation with the ERB editors (Chris Smith, John Wilson, and Erin Wasinger). We discuss content from the website, upcoming books we are looking forward to, and as always, what we are reading right now. Enjoy!

In Case You Missed It...

The Monthly Kindle Ebook Sale –
April 2021

Amazon recently released their April 2021 ebook sale …
(Most ebooks in this sale are $3.99 or less!)
Here are 20 of the Very Best Deals for Christian Readers
from this ebook sale … N.T. Wright, Annie Dillard, Peter Enns, Jeff Chu, Mary Oliver, Tracy K. Smith, more

Lectionary Poetry –
2nd Sunday of Easter (Year B)

Featuring poems for BOTH Narrative and
Revised Common Lectionaries!
Our weekly post of poetry that resonates with the lectionary
readings for this coming Sunday, including poems by Mary Oliver, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Wendell Berry, Walt Whitman, Hafez, MORE. Features TWO poems for most lectionary readings: one classic poem that can be read on a livestreamed service, and one contemporary poem...

Here's to energizing reading today!

Chris Smith
Editor, The Englewood Review of Books