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Book reviews in 2015 

America’s Pastor - Billy Graham
A fascinating read for all who recognise Billy Graham’s unique and powerful ministry and wonder if we will see his like again.
Archbishop: The stained glass ceiling is shattered...
Readable fictional account of the first female Archbishop and the consequences
Before Amen by Max Lucado
Best-selling author's readable encouragement to pray
Being Human by Steve Chalke
How to become the person you were meant to be
Christian Faith and Social Justice
Five essays which contain useful nuggets and discussion starters
Dialogue of the Heart - a review
Martin McGee's Christian-Muslim Stories of Encounter calls for an approach based on love, not fear
Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Ecumenical Quest 
Keith Clements' important book is a serious challenge to all. It will be interesting to see who takes it up
Dying to Live: 'Excellent resource on the care of the dying'
Dying to Live: A Theological and Practical Workbook on Death, Dying and Bereavement
Eager to Love by Richard Rohr 
How do we let our faith shape and be shaped by the passage of time?
Eden Undone: How to describe paradise?
Eden Undone: a novel novel that explores the consequences of Eve defying the serpent
Faith and Wisdom in Science 
Thoughtful book that challenges notion that science and faith are poles apart and brings fresh perspectives
Faith on the Streets: Street Pastors 
Charts the extraordinary growth of Street Pastors over the past ten years, with much to inspire and inform
Finding God in the Bible by Darren Wilson
Filmmaker's exploration of biblical stories attempts to demonstrate different aspects of God
For God’s Sake By Alan Budge 
The story of one person’s tragi-comic quest for spiritual enlightenment
GOD: A Very Short Introduction 
A priest with missionary heart emerges from the professional theologian in this concise book about God
Iona. The Other Island: Kenneth Steven
Excellent presentation of the island with five-star photography, brand new poems, and local stories
Judas: The Troubling History of the Renegade Apostle 
Patchy deconstruction of that most vilified of Bible characters, Judas Iscariot
Julian of Norwich: Revelations of Divine Love 
'For those wanting to know more about the English anchoress, this is a very helpful book to turn to'
Learning to walk in the dark 
Barbara Brown Taylor attempts to provide a way to find spirituality in those times when we don’t have all the answers
Living out the call - 'One of the best books available on ministry'
Paul Beasley-Murray's four-volume guide for pastors, draws on the author’s 43-year career in ministry
New Testament in One Year: Soul Survivor  
The New Testament is printed in the regular order, but divided into 365 sections
Not in God's Name by Jonathan Sacks
Sacks weaves a careful, philosophical and theological path between Biblical violence, historical violence and today's violence
Paradoxology by Krish Kandiah
Highly-recommended book confronting the paradoxes at Christianity's heart
Peace in our hearts Peace in our world 
If you wish for a more peaceful world, the first step is to resolve to become a more peaceful person yourself, writes Marcus Braybrooke
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God 
Timothy Keller explores the power of prayer
Reading the Gospels with the Early Church 
Insights from early Christian teachers
Refuel - how to balance work...
Life, faith and church - without burning out. By Kate Middleton
Rich in Years: 'Full of grace and gratitude'
Delightful book about finding peace and purpose in a long life, alongside one with advice for bringing up children
Stories of the Stranger - Encounters with exiles 
Twenty stories of refugees spanning different cultures, languages and traditions, mostly written 3,000 years ago
Surprised by Scripture By Tom Wright 
The influential scholar explores contemporary issues from a Biblical perspective in this 'stimulating' read
Teachings of the Torah (Zondervan) 
Attractive, but at times flawed, study of the first five books of the Bible
The “Other” is my Neighbour  
This ecumenical response to migration is ideal autumn study for preachers and study groups leading up to Advent
The Biblical Cosmos By Robin Parry
A pilgrim's guide to the weird and wonderful world of the Bible - how the authors of the Bible saw the world
The Pound for Pound Principle
Much to encourage and challenge in a book for the underdog and those who feel small and insignificant
The Presents of God by Mark Stibbe
A good starting place for someone enquiring about spiritual gifts
The Wisdom House by Rob Parsons
Parsons shares some of the wisdom he's picked up down the years, from his own experiences and that of others he's met
We Make The Road By Walking
Brian McClaren's thought-provoking devotional challenges traditional interpretations of Biblical texts
You Can Begin Again by Joyce Meyer
When life gets tough it is easy to give up. Meyer helpfully shares her thoughts on making a fresh start
You Shall Love the Stranger as Yourself 
Well researched resource addressing the complex challenges raised by asylum-seekers and refugees from a Biblical perspective
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