This new collection of 50 hymns covers themes of Advent & Christmas, children & youth, social justice, commitment & discipleship, and worship & service. There are fresh new words in today’s language set to both favourite hymn tunes and to some new music composed by Marjorie Spicer and others.

Includes a supplement of 13 blessings and benedictions and an appendix of an extra 13 tunes. All music is either in 4 part harmony or shows full piano accompaniment. An excellent production at a reasonable price.

Geering traces the broad sweep of Christianity’s evolution over the centuries, diversifying as it went and producing the increasingly global and secular culture of today’s world. Central to his argument is the rediscovery of Jesus as a Jewish sage. Geering teases out the implications of the radical Christian notion that God became human, and shows how the core values of the Christian Way are being expressed in the human concerns of the secular world. A valuable feature of the booklet is Geering’s summary of the key findings to date of the Jesus Seminar theological group in the US. Fascinating reading.
    Also available by Geering: Who owns the Holy Land $10, Fundamentalism $12 and Christianity without God $34.95.

Italian theologian Forte discusses what lies at the heart of Christianity and why this is still good news for the women and men of our postmodern time.

"The Essence of Christianity is a superb example of his ability to speak to modern questions in the framework of the church’s basic faith affirmations. I am especially pleased that he has integrated the Jewish-Christian relationship as a core element of Christian faith for today." John T Pawlikowski, Catholic Theological Union.

These commentaries include Wright’s own fresh translation of the biblical text. Each short passage is followed by a highly readable discussion with background information and his thoughts on how the verses relate to our lives today. These books are suitable for personal or group study.

"A rare event: a commentary that is learned without being stuffy, accessible without being reductionist…" Eugene Peterson, Prof Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College and author of The Message.

Controversy has raged since this book was launched earlier this year. Is it a valid carefully considered modern NT translation or a mere politically correct, gender-neutral, loose paraphrase?

Henson and his team have followed the principal of cultural translation. So for instance, demon possession becomes "mental illness." Instead of wives submitting to husbands we are given, "those in committed relationships should work hand in hand with their partners."

They omit the books of Timothy, Titus and Revelation and insert the Gospel of Thomas - a collection of Jesus’ sayings. There is no Satan, sexism or Armageddon, but plenty of Jesus.

It’s the word of life, but not as we know it.

Visionary leadership is a gift of God that enables churches to grow and express the life of the kingdom. But what is involved in developing vision, and what skills are needed to turn vision into reality?

A church leader and a business leader collaborate to outline the key issues, obstacles and ways forward. This very practical booklet gets to right to the heart of leadership in local churches and provides lots of ideas and resources to help ministers and other leaders move their church ahead.

Facing not being selected for church office - whether for ordained ministry, recognised office or informal leadership responsibility - is like journeying through a strange country. It can feel like an intensely personal rejection.

Thorp has many years of experience of working with people on this journey and discusses the hard but profound biblical material on rejection. She offers wise advice for those who have been unsuccessful and pastoral tools for those accompanying others on the road. In time the ‘No’ decision can be seen as an opportunity for growth and learning.

2005 – Year A Annuals and resources

We have compiled a great list of books for you for 2005, Revised Common Lectionary Year A. There are daily devotional books and resources for ministers. Click here to view the list and order form on our web site

Please email us sales@epworthbooks.org.nz if you would like an Annuals order form posted to you.

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