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November highlights: · Book of the Month: Gifts in Open Hands. An exciting new collection of liturgies, prayers, affirmations, blessings and poetry by people from the global community. Many New Zealand contributors. · Other Featured & Recent Titles. · Going to Methodist Conference? Look out for our bookstall on the mezzanine floor! (Saturday afternoon to Wednesday.) EFTPOS and credit card sales available. · Epworth Books Wellington Shop will be Closed on Monday 7 November while we are at Conference. Open again Tuesday 8 November. · Order your 2012 Year B: Preaching, Worship & Devotional resources: http://www.epworthbooks.org.nz/featured_books/2012_Year_B_resources.htm · Spring Specials. All 50% to 70% off, mostly $20.00 or less. Click here: http://www.epworthbooks.org.nz/stock/sale.htm To order please email sales@epworthbooks.org.nz or phone free 0800 755 355. |
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Gifts in Open Hands: More Resources from the Global Community. Maren Tirabassi & Kathy Wonson Eddy eds. 300pp. Pilgrim. $46.00. A wealth of multicultural liturgies, prayers, affirmations, blessings and poetry by people from the global community. Many New Zealand contributors. These beautifully written pieces can be used in worship and celebration of sacraments, sacred seasons and all other occasions in the life of the church. Many of these prayers focus on global justice and peace issues - such as concerns about refugees, the worldwide water crisis, conflicts with and between nations. Children and youth are well represented. Many contributors are 20-25 years of age or older than 70. Includes black-and-white images for reproduction in church bulletins. There is also a thorough appendix with additional graphics and musical resources. |
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Upper Room Disciplines 2012. 384pp. Upper Room. $25.00. Thoughtful reflections and spiritual nurture for people seeking God. Each day offers a selected Bible reading, a meditation on that scripture and a closing prayer or suggestions for reflection. Also from Upper Room:
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Words for Today 2012. Nicola Slee ed. 384pp. International Bible Reading Assn. $25.00. (Arriving mid-November.) This book provides thoughtful, mature Christians with a year’s Bible reading notes in one volume. Writers are drawn from around the world and from different traditions, including Jewish as well as Christian biblical scholars. Their different perspectives will challenge readers not only to reflect but also to act in the light of the readings. A lively, fresh and often adventurous approach to the text, with a daily reading, comment and prayer. Topics include: Faces of the Divine, Trees, Fathers, Jewish Festivals and Wisdom. A special theme to coincide with the 2012 Olympics considers sporting metaphors and experience as an analogy for the life of faith. Includes readings from: Mark (the lectionary gospel for the year), Genesis 37-50, 1 Samuel, 1 Corinthians and 1 & 2 Thessalonians
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Light for Our Path 2012. Kate Hughes ed. 384pp. International Bible Reading Assn. $25.00. (Arriving mid-November.) Light for Our Path is aimed at younger people and those getting started with daily Bible reading. It is also appreciated by readers with English as a second language. The daily notes introduce readers to some of the biblical books as a whole. They also cover a variety of themes, showing how the Old and New Testaments read together can reveal the depth, richness and relevance of the Bible for today’s world. This is not a book of technical Bible study: rather, writers from all over the world and from many different churches help readers to meditate on the word of God and see its relevance for their lives. Among the books studied this year are: Mark’s Gospel, 1 Samuel, Genesis 37-50 and 1 Corinthians. Themes cover such diverse topics as Trees, Jerusalem, Fathers, Eyes of God, Jewish Festivals and Wisdom. Light for our Path is edited by Kate Hughes, who worked for the church in Southern Africa for 14 years and returned to England in 1990. She retains a deep understanding of the special requirements of personal study and reflection, and the needs of Christians in the worldwide church.
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Abingdon Preaching Annual 2012. With CD-ROM. David Mosser ed. 425pp. Abingdon. $42.00. Busy ministers agree, this is one resource that’s dependable and indispensable! The 2012 edition provides a year’s worth of lectionary-based sermons for Sundays and special liturgical events; solid biblical commentary on lectionary texts; 19 topical sermon series on diverse themes; and more. Searchable CD-ROM has full text of the book, plus extra prayers, affirmations and classic sermons. Also available:
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Sundays and Seasons: Year B, 2012. 336pp large fomat. Augsburg Fortress. $78.00. An essential companion for worship planning, easy to use and rich in content. Covers Advent through Christ the King Sunday. Includes: • prayers of intercession for each Sunday and major festival • Ideas and images for approaching the day and its texts in preaching and worship • Ideas for deepening children's engagement with worship • seasonal helps and checklists
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Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes: Cultural Studies in 1 Corinthians. Kenneth Bailey. 560pp. IVP. $54.00. Paul was a Hebrew, steeped in the learning of his people. He was also a Roman citizen who traveled widely and was very knowledgeable of the dominant Greek and Roman culture of his day. These two mighty rivers of influence converge in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. With razor-sharp attention to the text, Kenneth Bailey examines the cultural milieu and rhetorical strategies that shaped this pivotal epistle. He discovers the deep layers of the Hebraic prophetic tradition informing Paul's writing, linking the Apostle with the great prophets of the Old Testament. Throughout, Bailey employs his expert knowledge of Near Eastern and Mediterranean culture to deliver to readers a new understanding of Paul and his world. Familiar passages take on a new hue as they are stripped of standard Western interpretations and rendered back into their ancient setting. Also by Bailey:
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Immersion Bible Studies – Mark. Emerson Powery. 101pp Abingdon. $19.99. Take a refreshing plunge into the Bible. Shaped with the individual in mind, these 8 studies encourage simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ. Explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of your personal faith and discover God’s revelation to you through readings and reflections. Includes Leader’s guide.
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Behold!: Cultivating Attentiveness in the Season of Advent. Pamela Hawkins. 109pp. Upper Room. $28.00. (Arriving mid-Nov) Allow the word Behold! to draw you into a prayerful Advent, whether individually or with a group. Be attentive to expectancy, preparation, faith and promise. Then as you draw near to the manger, you will find what you seek and what God chooses to give. Behold! provides daily meditations and a weekly prayer practice. Includes leader’s guide.
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Landscapes of Prayer: Finding God in the World and Your Life. Margaret Silf. 96pp Hbk. Lion. $24.00. Prayer can have its own sense of place, landscapes that we can inhabit and meet God in as tangibly as we might meet a fellow traveller. Silf explores garden, mountain, seashore, forest, river, urban jungle, cave, desert and night sky as areas to connect with God. Stunning colour photos. Silf visits New Zealand in November.
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As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, various religions come to inhabit the same space. But how do they live together, especially when each wants to shape the public realm according to the dictates of its own sacred texts and traditions? How does the Christian faith relate in the religious pluralism of contemporary public life? Covering such timely issues as witness in a multifaith society and political engagement in a pluralistic world, this compelling book highlights things Christians can do to serve the common good. Also by Volf:
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Early Christian Letters for Everyone. N.T. Wright. 224pp. Westminster John Knox. $34.00. Wright explores the early Christian letters, also known as the general or catholic epistles. These are James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John and Judah. These letters Wright says, are “short, sharp and to the point,” and are full of clear and practical advice for Christians taking their first steps in faith. They are full of wonder at the fact of Jesus himself, at what he did in giving his life to rescue people and at what Jesus revealed about who God is. Arriving soon:
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The League of Lilith. Rosalie Sugrue & Troy Sugrue. 392pp. Sugrue & Sugrue. $36.00. “This is a page-turning book, an intriguing story of a non-dominant culture that dips into the myth of Lilith and provides readers with another lens on patriachal religion. Likable and unlikable, the characters are engaging. Powerful friendships among the women transcend barriers of class and race. The novel draws on current feminist Biblical interpretation in a way that is theologically sound without being didactic. An enthralling yarn, which would be ideal for book group discussion.” Rev Dr Margaret Mayman, St Andrew’s on the Terrace, Wellington.
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Stepping Out With the Sacred: Human Attempts to Engage the Divine. Val Webb. 286pp Hbk. Continuum (2010). $47.00 “Webb’s robust theology invites us to step out into ‘the messiness of the world as co-workers with the Sacred for transformation, choosing in each moment wholeness for everything in the universe rather than alienation, which leads to destruction and violence.’ It is always a journey, never a destination …an encyclopaedic work which draws on a vast range of written and lived sources and scans the evolution of sacred places, things, writings, intermediaries and rituals across Eastern and Western religions.” Margaret Ray, Progressive Christian Network, Victoria, Australia.
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A Quiet Mind: Uniting Body, Mind and Emotions In Christian Spirituality. Eva McIntyre. 72pp. O Books. $28.00. McIntyre weaves together personal story, psychology, theology and theatre skills to equip the reader to be able to reach that most desired yet elusive goal; peace of mind. The approach is that of encouragement and reassurance and you're not expected to get it right all at once. Nor is this a one size fits all programme. On the contrary; it provides the tools and permission for each person to find his or her own way to a quiet mind. A Quiet Mind tackles the dark corners of Christian tradition where it has been used to reinforce negative self image and lack of personal spiritual freedom. It encourages the reader to believe in her or his spiritual instinct and to use the techniques it contains to free the spirit from the constraints of dogma and self doubt.
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All-sorts Worship Year B: Complete all-age services for every Sunday of Common Worship Year B. Claire Benton-Evans. 580pp large format. Kevin Mayhew. $87.50. You can’t turn a Eucharist into an all-age worship service just by throwing in a children’s sermon and an action song. All-sorts Worship contains complete services for every Sunday of Common Worship Year B, which are designed to include people of ‘all sorts and conditions of life,’ meaning that the whole congregation worships together and nobody is tidied away. Each service has a variety of multi-sensory activities ranging from puppets to puzzles to picnics. There is a checklist for leaders to ensure you have everything you need and many of the resources are contained on the accompanying CD-ROM. This is the ideal book for creative, fun, real all-age worship which creates a sense of belonging in your church.
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Order your 2012 Year B: Preaching, Worship & Devotional resources
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Preaching, Worship & Devotional resources – click here: http://www.epworthbooks.org.nz/featured_books/2012_Year_B_resources.htm
Devotional resources - click here: http://www.epworthbooks.org.nz/featured_books/2012_Year_B_devotionals.htm
NB: Words for Today 2012, Light for Our Path 2012 and Upper Room Disciplines 2012 will arrive by mid-November. Other books are either in stock or arriving soon. |
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Recent Titles We have one copy of each of these new books in stock. Time to supply additional copies is shown below. |
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A Radical Theology of Baptism: A critical investigation of the significance of baptism as the key element in the ecclesiology of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. Jenny Dawson. 168pp. Jenny Dawson. $29.99. [Allow 7-10 days] “Dr Jenny Dawson goes to the root of the challenges facing New Zealand’s Pakeha Anglicans. How far does their Church live out what they profess in their baptism into Christ? And is the baptism rite in the much-admired NZ Prayerbook adequate to support this calling? Her responses to these questions draw not only on the scriptures and the Christian tradition, but are grounded in the distinctive history of New Zealand and the practice of its Anglicans. This book will be of interest not only to Anglicans, but other Kiwi Christian traditions and Anglicans world-wide.” Charles Sherlock, Melbourne College of Divinity.
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The Apocryphal Gospels: Texts and Translations. Bart Ehrman, Zlatko Plese. 608pp Hbk. Oxford Univ Press. $68.00. A rare compilation of over 40 ancient gospel texts and textual fragments that do not appear in the New Testament. This essential collection contains Gospels describing Jesus' infancy, ministry, Passion and resurrection, as well as the most controversial manuscript discoveries of modern times. Includes the most significant Gospel discovered in the 20th century - the Gospel of Thomas - and the most recently discovered Gospel, the Gospel of Judas Iscariot. For the first time ever, these sacred manuscripts are featured in the original Greek, Latin, and Coptic languages, accompanied by fresh English translations that appear next to the original texts, allowing for easy line by line comparison. Each translation begins with a thoughtful examination of key historical, literary, and textual issues that places the Gospel in its proper context. The end result is a resource that enables anyone interested in Christianity or the early Church to understand, better than ever before, the deeper meanings of these apocryphal Gospels.
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Christian Music: A Global History. Tim Dowley. 264pp hbk colour throughout. Lion. $59.99. [Allow 4weeks] Music is at the heart of the world's cultural heritage, and from the beginning has played an essential role in Christianity, with many of the greatest composers creating sacred music of all kinds. Dowley traces the story of Christian music from the earliest Jewish traditions through the Renaissance and Reformation to the present day, discussing both the various liturgical traditions and non-liturgical sacred music.
“Ranging across the centuries and around the globe, Tim Dowley and his collaborators tell the story of Christian music simply and clearly in an interesting mix of broad coverage and intriguing detail. Impressive in its scope and gorgeously illustrated, Christian Music will provide instruction and delight to a wide range of readers.” Calvin Stapert, Professor of Music, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, USA
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Jesus: Nativity - Passion – Resurrection. Geza Vermes. 482pp. Penguin (2010). $36.00. [Allow 3-4 weeks.] The Nativity, Passion and Resurrection are the three defining episodes in the life of Jesus, forming the foundations of the Christian tradition. But what is the truth behind these epoch-making events? Geza Vermes is one of the world's most respected biblical historians. Bringing together his three acclaimed works on the life of Jesus in one volume, this book examines the circumstances surrounding the miraculous birth of Jesus, from the prophetic star to Herod's murderous decree; looks afresh at the arrest, trial and execution of this Jewish charismatic; and finally analyses Jesus' crucifixion and the subsequent sightings of him by his disciples. Drawing on the New Testament, Jewish documents and sources from classical literature and history, these works separate myth from fact to penetrate the deeper meanings of the story of Christ.
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Meeting St. Mark Today: Discovering the Man, His Mission, and His Message. Daniel Harrington, S.J. 141pp. Loyola Press. $25.00. [Allow 2-3 weeks] A straightforward, practical resource for lay people who want a better understanding of this synoptic Gospel, that closes the gap between modern biblical scholarship and authentic Christian spirituality. The book begins with background information on the Evangelist and his Gospel, and then moves quickly into a concise but complete narrative analysis of the Gospel. Part Three of the book explains how Mark’s Gospel provides answers to two essential questions: What did Jesus suffer?, and Why did Jesus suffer? It also proposes answers to the universal question, Why do people suffer? The book’s final section includes five meditations on suffering. Additionally, each chapter concludes with questions for reflection and discussion, ideal for group or individual Bible study.
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Pocket Prayers for Pilgrims. John Pritchard. 76pp compact. Church House. $22.99. [Allow 6-8 weeks] To go on pilgrimage is to set out on a journey that may take us to unexpected places. Away from home and without our usual defences, we become more open and receptive to God. Whether we go on a physical journey or see our whole life as a pilgrimage, this collection of prayers and reflections on the theme of pilgrimage will enrich our walk with God, encourage us when the going gets tough, and renew our vision for everyday living as God’s people. Compiled by John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford and one of the UK's most popular authors on the subject of prayer, this little book deserves a place in every pilgrim's pocket.
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God's Dangerous Book. Page Nick. 286pp Authentic. $29.99. [Allow 4-6 weeks] This history of the Bible draws together story and scholarship with lively accounts of the people, powers and incidents involved in bringing the Bible, the language of the people, to the English. Informative, thought-provoking and very readable, this is a book that will help you discover the story behind the world's bestseller. It tells how the Bible was created, how it became a best-selling book and the effects it had on those who encountered it. Through a discussion of democracy and literacy, learning and communication this book shows how the Bible is, above all, about freedom and why Ghandi described God's book as 'containing enough dynamite to blow all civilisation to pieces.'
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CRE - Christian Religious Education 2011 Part 2 materials for 2011 now in stock!
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“… helping students make good life choices.” Epworth Books distributes this curriculum in New Zealand. The CRE curriculum is biblically faithful, educationally sound, student focussed, theologically clear and contextually appropriate. Created by practicing classroom teachers across Australia and New Zealand, CRE materials are designed for use with both single and multi-aged classes. Would you like to know more about this programme? Click here: http://www.epworthbooks.org.nz/CRE/CRE_Intro.htm Please email sales@epworthbooks.org.nz if you would like us to send you a catalogue.
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