Book of the Month

Tuamaka: Challenge of Difference in Aotearoa NZ. 137pp. Auckland University Press. $29.99.

Tuamaka is the flax rope used by the mythical hero Maui and his brothers to snare the sun. Just as a tuamaka gains strength from the combination of its different strands, renowned anthropologist Dame Joan Metge plaits together the Treaty, the words and the stories that give New Zealanders a rope for building a future in Aotearoa New Zealand.

She tells of cultures meeting, arguing and then dealing with diversity. Her reflections on the use of key Maori words today are especially valuable.  

Also by Metge:

•     Korero Tahi: Talking Together. Auck. Univ Press (2001). $19.95

•     Talking Past Each Other: Problems of Cross Cultural Communication. 61pp Victoria University Press (2001). $9.99

Other featured titles

The Journey Home: Spiritual Guidance For Everyday. Nick Aiken. 128pp. SPCK. $34.99.

Following Christ is a dynamic venture in faith. This collection of daily readings, activities and prayers provides a valuable resource for the journey. Here are the essentials for survival: learning to let go, how to be spiritually equipped, how to deal with the excess baggage we carry, and how we can embrace our ultimate destination – the place where God’s love enfolds and fulfils us.

Also by Aiken:

•     Being Confirmed. SPCK (2004). $24.99

Seasons of the Spirit: One Community’s Journey Through The Christian Year. Teresa Morgan. 138pp. BRF. $24.99

Morgan, the priest of a small village Anglican church in Oxfordshire, has a happy knack for observing and telling about the depth of meaning in the normal, ordinary things of people’s lives. Her warm anecdotes, poems and reflections about the events of one year in her parish are uplifting and shed new light on the presence of God in our lives. “This is a book to set you thinking, to widen the horizon of your faith.” David Adam.

Making a Pilgrimage. Sally Welch. 127pp. Lion. $14.99.

This compact guide will open your eyes to what journeys of pilgrimage can teach you, whether you’re planning an epic expedition or you are a virtual pilgrim interested in the spiritual dimensions of this long-standing tradition. Simultaneously practical and uplifting, it will take you through each aspect of the journey, from preparing to leave to readjusting to normal life after extraordinary experiences.

Also on this topic:

·         Pilgrimage: A Spiritual and Cultural Journey. Ian Bradley. Hbk. Lion. $49.99

·         Walk in a Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons From the Camino. Joyce Rupp. Orbis. $32.50

SPCK Book of Christian Prayer. 490pp. SPCK. $52.99.

1,200 classic & contemporary prayers for Christians of all denominations. For all who want to deepen their prayer life, as well as for those involved in leading others in worship - whether in church, in school or in the home. The prayers are helpfully arranged under practical subject headings. Includes a comprehensive index of subjects, with cross references.

Genesis for Everyone: Part I - Chapters 1-16. John Goldingay. 197pp. SPCK. $34.99

Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, Prof. Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of God’s creation. He guides us in our understanding of these time-honoured words and the ancient world they describe, and helps us to apply what we read to our lives. Suitable for personal daily study and group use.

Also available: Genesis for Everyone: Part II - Chapters 17-50. SPCK. $34.99.

Navigating the Gospels: John. Philip Fogarty SJ. 89pp. Columba. $35.00.

Because of their belief in Jesus’ divinity, members of the Johannine community were being expelled from the synagogue. John’s gospel was probably intended to give them hope and respond to the synagogue leaders. The reader is invited to undertake an imaginative journey, looking at the people, places and actions of the actors in the gospel stories, in the hope of better appreciating the gospel’s message. Uses NRSV.

Also available: Navigating the Gospels: Luke. $34.00

Bible & Treaty: Missionaries Among the Maori. Keith Newman. 367pp. Penguin. $50.00.

Newman brings a fresh perspective to the missionary story, from the lead-up to Samuel Marsden’s first sermon in NZ and the intervening struggle for survival and understanding, to the dramatic events that unfolded around the Treaty of Waitangi and the disillusionment that led to the Land Wars in the 1860s.

Also by Newman:

•     Ratana: The Prophet. Penguin (2009). $40.00

Whare Karakia: Maori Church Building, Decoration and Ritual in Aotearoa New Zealand, 1834-1863 Richard Sundt. 240pp. Hbk. Auckland Univ. Press. $69.99. (Allow 7-10 days)

With the arrival of Anglican missionaries to New Zealand in the 19th century, Maori were slowly converted to Christianity and recruited to build New Zealand’s early churches. These early whare karakia - houses of worship - were in a distinctive and arresting new style that combined elements from Maori art and architecture with British ecclesiastical traditions.

Art historian Sundt chronicles this early phase of Maori church building in New Zealand. He traces the emergence of seven large scale whare-style churches from around the North Island - the last standing, Rangiatea at Otaki, burned down in 1995.

A ground-breaking work that sheds new light on the history of religion, architecture and the story of Maori and Pakeha in New Zealand.

Made For Goodness: And Why This Makes All The Difference. Desmond Tutu & Mpho Tutu. 206pp hbk Rider Books. $39.99

Archbishop Tutu and his daughter, Mpho Tutu, show how we can find our way back to goodness by changing our attitudes, by practising forgiveness, and by prayer. Then we will begin to see the goodness and beauty of others… If our view changes, this in turn makes all the difference to the way we act.

Also by or about Desmond Tutu:

•     God's Dream (Children’s book) Walker Books (2009). $19.99

•     Rabble-Rouser For Peace: Authorised Biography of Desmond Tutu. John Allen. Rider Books (2007). $32.99

•     God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Times. Random House (2005). $27.99

•     African Prayer Book. Image Books (1995) $25.00

•     Coming Soon: Children of God – Storybook Bible. 128pp. Hbk. HarperCollins. $29.99 (releasing September 2010)

Julian of Norwich: A Contemplative Biography. Amy Frykholm. 147pp hbk. Paraclete. $41.00.

In 1373, a 30 year-old woman living in East Anglia suffered an illness. She received visions - what she later called “sixteen showings” - revealing to her secrets of the love of God. When she fully recovered, Julian recorded and richly explored those revelations, creating what became the first English-language book written by a woman.

Frykholm’s biography paints a vivid picture of the 14th century and this remarkable woman’s place in it.

Also about Julian of Norwich:

•     40-Day Journey with Julian of Norwich. Lisa E Dahill ed. Augsburg Fortress (2008). $24.99

•     Complete Julian of Norwich. Father John-Julian OJN. Paraclete Press. $57.00 (Allow 2-3 weeks)
A comprehensive modern translation of all Julian’s writing, along with historical, religious and person background material that sheds light on her life and work.

•     Julian of Norwich: Saying ‘Yes’ To God. George Tolley. Grove . $16.00
New from the Grove Spirituality series. Includes questions for group or individual reflection.

The Gospel According to the Earth: Why the Good Book Is a Green Book. Matthew Sleeth. 209pp. Hbk. HarperOne. $44.99

Sleeth, a former successful hospital doctor, was disturbed by the environmentally related illnesses his patients had. Picking up a Gideons’ Bible one night, he became a Christian, and now writes, preaches and teaches about faith and the environment. Sleeth weaves moving, personal stories with insights from the Bible and other well known figures, to encourage us to care for God’s creation.

Also on this topic:

•     The Green Bible - New Revised Standard Version. 1312pp. HarperOne. $55.00.

•     Claiming Earth as Common Ground: The Ecological Crisis through the Lens of Faith. Andrea Cohen-Kiener. 176pp. Skylight Paths. $36.00.

•     Earth Gospel: A Guide to Prayer for God's Creation. Sam Hamilton-Poore. Upper Room. $47.00

Labyrinth: Illuminating the Inner Path. Brian Draper. 48pp Hbk. Lion. $16.99.

Mysterious and alluring, labyrinths have been in use for over 4,000 years as a means of exploring our spiritual journey, searching for meaning and guidance. Unlike a maze, where there are decisions to be made, the labyrinth is a one-path design to which we must surrender, following God’s guidance. This compact book, illustrated with labyrinths of many designs from different locations and ages, is an inspiring, meditative guide to this ancient and modern spiritual practice.

The Prodigal Ute. Paul Clark. 32pp. Wombat Books. $8.00

When the prodigal ute ends up in the city broken and in the rain after driving too fast, he dreams of forgiveness and his home.

Also available:

•     The Strange Car (tax collector) $8.00.

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•      DVD - Car Park Parables: Old Mr T. and Friends – 4 Stories. $15.00
The stories are: Old Mr T (Luke 13:18-21), Prodigal Ute (Luke 15:11-32), Good Ford (Luke 10:25-37) & Missing Motorcycle (Luke 15:1-7) $15.00
Click here for a sneak peek of the DVD on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUTCKpTsb48

Gathering: 2010 Summer Autumn.  A4 copied sheets, 92pp. United Church of Canada. Single issue $20 + $1.60 p&p. Or Annual Subscription - 3 issues $55 incl. p&p.

Resources for worship planners. Includes service outlines, prayers, plays, music and seasonal ideas. Covers 30 May to 21 Nov. 2010

Bare Feet and Buttercups: Resources for Ordinary Time (Trinity Sunday to the Feast of the Transfiguration). Ruth Burgess ed. 270pp. Wild Goose. $42.50 (2 in stock)

Acorns and Archangels: Resources for Ordinary Time. (Transfiguration to All Hallows’ Eve) Ruth Burgess. 259pp. Wild Goose. $59.99. (Allow 7 days)

Feasting on the Word: Preaching the RCL – Year C Vol. 3. Pentecost and Season after Pentecost 1 $109.99. [Allow 2-3 weeks to supply]

Feasting on the Word: Preaching the RCL – Year C Vol. 4. Pentecost and Season after Pentecost 1 $109.99. [3 in stock, then allow 2-3 weeks to supply]

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