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August 2004 Featured Books
Book of the Month
The Future of Christianity. Stenhouse, Knowles & Wood eds. 241pp $39.95 Australian Theological Forum
Is God dead? Does religion matter? Does Christianity have a future in liberal Western democracies? If so, what kind?
Top New Zealand scholars, theologians, historians, and lawyers, examine the question of New Zealand’s Western culture and Christianity. They look at recent debates over secularisation and challenge the widespread Western assumption that religion is dying out.
Contributors include Muru Walters, Allan Davidson, Mary Petersen, Peter Lineham, Neil Darragh and Mike Riddell. Thought-provoking reading.
Other featured titles
Being Pakeha Now: Reflections and Recollections of a White Native. Michael King. 251pp $34.95 Penguin, NZ (2nd edition 2004)
In this analysis of what it means to be a non-Maori New Zealander, King has made a significant contribution to our thinking about who we are, where we’ve come from and where we might be going. While recognising and respecting the place of Maori in New Zealand, he argues that Pakeha too belong unescapably to this country and have no other home. They have become, he suggests, a second indigenous culture, that of Pakeha New Zealanders.
This book is also in part a personal memoir, in which King uses his own life’s journey to illuminate the Pakeha experience.
L is for Lifestyle: Christian living that doesn’t cost the earth. Ruth Valerio. 176pp $17.95 IVP, UK
How can we live more responsibly?
In this A-Z of lifestyle issues, Ruth Valerio highlights the main threats to people and our planet, God’s beloved creation. She shows how, by making small changes to our everyday behaviour, we can learn the secret of a life that is both fair and simple.
"Full of practical ideas on how we can live in a way that is more consistent with the will of God our Saviour." Dewi Hughes (Theological Advisor, Tearfund)
The Sacred Desert: Religion, Literature, Art and Culture. David Jasper. 208pp $74.95 Blackwell, UK
In his quest for a new form of religious thought and language, Jasper explores deserts as real places, as interior spaces and as they feature in numerous texts.
This is an original work of theology and a captivating journey through the spirituality of the desert.
Theology: the basics. Alister McGrath. 162pp $59.95 Blackwell, UK
Ideal for those taking a first course in Christian theology and for lay people wishing to find out more about their faith.
McGrath interweaves leading theological ideas with the views of major theologians. Accessible and lively.
Also available by McGrath, Christian Theology: an introduction 3rd edition 2001, $69.95.
Allegri Miserere CD The Tallis Scholars. $39.95 Gimell, UK.
This fine recording also features Palestrina’s Missa Papae Marcelli and Vox Patris caelestis by Mundy. Track list
Hymns Triumphant: Volumes I & II. 2 CD set. London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, Amen Choir $29.95 Sparrow, US.
72 favourite traditional hymns covering all church seasons. Track List
Faure Requiem CD. Cambridge Singers and City of London Sinfonia conducted by John Rutter. $36.00 Collegium, US
This recording also includes Faure’s Messe Basse, Cantique de Jean Racine, Ave Verum Corpus, Ave Maria, Tantum Ergo and Maria, Mater Gratiae. Track list
Hymns through the centuries. Volumes I and II. CDs. Cathedral Choral Society, Washington. $34.95 each. Gothic, US.
Traditional hymns sung by the large choir of the Washington National Cathedral. Some include carillon, bells or bagpipe accompaniment. Track lists - Vol I, Vol II
Matthew’s Jesus. John Proctor. 28pp $12.95 Grove, UK
Matthew’s gospel has often been the most popular. He offers us a narrative icon, a story-picture of Jesus, faithful to what Jesus did and said, but also showing what the story means.
Director of New Testament studies at Westminster College, Cambridge, Proctor’s many years of study and teaching are made refreshingly available in this lyrical study. It has helpful guidance for new readers of Matthew, but is also rich with insight and ideas for experienced readers, preachers and teachers.
The Sunshine Cat. Miriam Moss & Lisa Flather 32pp colour $34.95 Orchard, UK.
Three young children who love him say goodbye to their cat who was knocked down on the road.
They see he has stopped breathing and feels cold. They write letters to him, make special gifts and, with their parents, create a flower covered grave in the back garden.
The story arose from the death of the author’s family cat. She comments:
"Some people thought my story might be too sad for children, but it was inspired by children - children who conquered death by facing it."
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