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| Lent, Holy Week & Easter | |
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| For Lenten study alone or in groups, Holy- week reflection and Easter rejoicing. Lent 2010 starts with Ash Wednesday 17thFebruary - 4th April Easter Day, but many books continue into Easter Week. |
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| The Song Forever New - Lent & Easter Meditations on Charles Wesley’s Hymns by Paul Wesley Chilcote A book taking you right through Lent, including the Sundays, through to the end of the Easter octave, and comprising meditations on Charles Wesley's hymns. Each entry consists of a scripture reading, a Wesley hymn and a reflection based on the reading and the hymn, but taking the thoughts wider and further. Details of the music for the hymn tunes are given, but if you aren't able to play or sing them as hymns, don't worry as the poetry comes through to bring the message. Personally, as Lent and Easter is a busy time for many with attendance at Lent groups and church services, I feel these meditations are just the right length to give pause for thought without over stretching the time needed. Review by Carole Burrows (26/02/10) |
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| Paperback Price: £8.99 Publisher: SPCK (Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge) Published: 19 November 2009 ISBN: 978-0-281-06218-8 View this book on its own page >> |
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| Raised With Christ - How the Resurrection Changes Everything by Andrew Warnock Jesus truly is alive today. But compared to his atoning death, Jesus' resurrection sparks relatively little discussion in the church. Inadvertently, we can become so focused on the good news that Christ died for our sins, that we almost forget he was "raised for our justification" (Romans 4:25). In Raised with Christ, author Adrian Warnock exhorts Christians not to neglect the resurrection in their teaching and experience. Warnock takes his cue from Acts, where every recorded sermon focuses on Jesus' resurrection. He stresses that Christians who faithfully proclaim both the death and the bodily resurrection of Jesus, and live out the implications of that message in vibrant, grace-filled churches, will be enabled to reach a world that lives in death's dark shadow. The power of the risen Christ is active in every true Christian, transforming our lives. Raised with Christ will help you discover afresh the massive implications of the empty tomb. Jesus' resurrection really has changed everything. TGBS Review to follow Review by publisher (24/02/10) |
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| Paperback Price: £12.99 Publisher: Crossway Books distributed by IVP Published: 19 February 2010 ISBN: 978-1-433-50716-8 View this book on its own page >> |
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| Walking With Jesus Through Lent and Easter - A Visual Pilgrimage for Families and Churches by Murray McBride Includes Photocopy permission. Similar to Walking With Jesus Through Advent and Christmas published in 2005. The Introduction has careful instructions on how to use this book, then comes the First Part called ‘Setting the Scene for the journey’ which does precisely that by explaining what this season is all about, and usefully including Mothering Sunday as an accepted part of the season. The author talks about the Spiritual Exercises of prayer, Bible reading, fasting and showing love to others and gives a theological overview of Lent and Easter. Part Two has what the author calls ‘mini-maps’ for adults and another for children, to follow through the days and weeks that are set out in detail in Part Three where after a Bible reading and commentary Murray McBride, now an army chaplain, relates his experiences to the disciples journey with Jesus. Appendix One is a Glossary, Appendix Two a diagram showing the Christian year. Written for families and church-based children’s groups, the hope is that while working through this book together all ages will grow in knowledge and faith. Review by Mary Bartholomew (22/02/10) |
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| A4 Paperback Price: £11.99 Publisher: BRF (Bible Reading Fellowship) Published: Autumn 2009 ISBN: 978-1-841-01579-8 View this book on its own page >> |
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| Lent and Easter Wisdom from St Francis and St Clare of Assisi Compiled by John V. Kruse The author has quarried from the works of SS Francis and Clare enough material to cover the fifty-four days from Ash Wednesday to the Second Sunday of Easter (Low Sunday). Each ‘Franciscan passage is followed by a Biblical passage(s) and by a prayer, and finally by a ‘Lenten Action’ or ‘Easter Action’. These latter may be introductions to all manner of exploring in the spirit, and may make Lent exciting as well as penitential. This was true of SS. Francis and Clare of course and that makes them such outstanding guides for these holy seasons. Review by Ian Gibbs (10/02/10) |
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| Paperback Price: £7.95 Publisher: Redemptorist Publications Published: 2008 ISBN: 978-0-852-31357-2 View this book on its own page >> |
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| Words for Lent - Perspectives on Luke Edited by Nicola Slee These Words are taken from the previously published Words for Today 2010, published in this form to make them accessible to those who cannot cope with the discipline of daily reading throughout the year, but want to have something simple as a Lent Book and hopefully encourage them to adopt daily reading throughout the year.. Each week’s theme and subsequent daily reflections and prayers are written by different contributors. Each Bible reading is taken from Luke, usually in the order they appear in the Bible unless it is included to fit a particular theme. The brief biography and photo of each contributor helps us to see ‘where they are coming from’ and their suggestions for further thought, I found helpful too. Review by Mary Bartholomew (03/02/10) |
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| Stapled A5 Pbk. Price: £3.50 Publisher: IBRA distributed by Christian Education Published: January 2010 ISBN: 978-1-905-89340-9 View this book on its own page >> |
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| A Bit Like Jesus by Robin Gill Robin Gill concentrates on stories from the Gospels, mainly parables and healing stories, demonstrating Hypocrisy, Compassion, Care, Faith or Humility. The 36 brief chapters (one for each day of Lent, except Sundays) aim for committed Christians, but also for people who are ‘puzzled by faith’, or adherents of other religions. That explains why each chapter ends with a bit of a Jewish Psalm, and an extract from the Koran – an ecumenical touch to the book. One chapter does appeal for ‘Humility between faiths’. Gill reflects on such matters as the nature of miracles and Jesus’ command for silence. He speaks warmly of a dramatic conversion reported in ‘Alpha News’ but exposes weaknesses in Morris Cerullo’s crusades and the ‘Prosperity Gospel’. He is not afraid to consider such live topics as paedophile priests and assisted suicide. I recommend this book for Lent (or any other time, for that matter). Surely any Christian will seek to be at least ‘a bit’ Christlike, even recognising that our ‘messy lives’ fall short in many regards. Review by Barry Vendy (03/02/10) |
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| Paperback Price: £6.99 Publisher: SPCK (Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge) Published: 19 November 2009 ISBN: 978-0-281-06204-1 View this book on its own page >> |
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| The Gospel in the Willows - Forty meditations by Leslie Francis |
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| Paperback Price: £6.95 ISBN: 978-0-232-52772-8 |
Publisher: DLT (Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd)
Published: September 2009 |
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| Strangely Warmed - Reflections on God, Life and Bric-a-Brac by Andrew Rumsey |
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| Paperback Price: £9.99 ISBN: 978-1-441-13068-6 |
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 17 December 2009 |
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| Journeying With Jesus - A Companion's Guide by Denis McBride |
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| Stapled Paperback Price: £14.95 ISBN: 978-0-852-31358-9 |
Publisher: Redemptorist Publications
Published: 2009 |
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| Kingdom Encounters - Biblical Characters in Life-Changing Conversation by The Staff and Students of Ridley Hall |
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| Paperback Price: £5.99 ISBN: 978-1-848-25001-7 |
Publisher: Canterbury Press imprint of Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd
Published: 26 November 2009 |
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| When I Survey....Christ’s Cross and Ours - A Course in Five Sessions by John Pridmore |
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| Stapled A5 Pbk. Price: £2.99 ISBN: 978-0-955-74371-9 |
Publisher: York Courses
Published: Autumn 2009 |
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| Giving It Up - Daily Bible Readings from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day – The BRF Lent Book by Maggi Dawn |
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| Paperback Price: £7.99 ISBN: 978-1-841-01680-1 |
Publisher: BRF (Bible Reading Fellowship)
Published: November 2009 |
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| The Favourable Time - The Cafod/Christian Aid Lent Book by Various authors |
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| Paperback Price: £5.95 ISBN: 978-0-232-52780-3 |
Publisher: DLT (Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd)
Published: December 2009 |
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| Lent for Everyone: Luke, Year C by Tom Wright |
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| Paperback Price: £6.99 ISBN: 978-0-281-06220-1 |
Publisher: SPCK (Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge)
Published: Autumn 2009 |
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| Encounters With Jesus - Cover to Cover Lent Study Guide by Joel Edwards |
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| Stapled A5 Pbk. Price: £6.99 ISBN: 978-1-853-45535-3 |
Publisher: CWR (Crusade for World Revival)
Published: September 2009 |
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| The Things He Said - The Story of the First Easter Day by Stephen Cottrell |
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| Paperback Price: £6.99 ISBN: 978-0-281-06197-6 |
Publisher: SPCK (Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge)
Published: 19 November 2009 |
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| Encountered - Meeting God in Ordinary Places by Claire Benton Evans |
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| Paperback Price: £9.99 ISBN: 978-1-848-67220-8 |
Publisher: Kevin Mayhew Ltd
Published: Autumn 2009 |
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| The Risen Existence - The Spirit of Easter by Paula Gooder |
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| Paperback Price: £8.99 ISBN: 978-1-853-11996-5 |
Publisher: Canterbury Press imprint of Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd
Published: 26 November 2009 |
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| The Art of Faith - A Lent & Easter Journey Through Duccio’s Maestà by Sr Wendy Beckett |
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| Paperback Price: £9.95 ISBN: 978-0-852-31335-0 |
Publisher: Redemptorist Publications
Published: January 2007 |
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| The Longest Week - The Truth About Jesus' Last days by Nick Page |
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| Hardback Price: £14.99 ISBN: 978-0-340-97980-8 |
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton - Hachette Livre UK Ltd
Published: Autumn 2009 |
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