WORLD BOOK DAY is less than one week away, Thursday 1st March: are you ready? Back in my days at the LST Bookshop I have to confess that I never paid much attention to it: academic theology and children’s book promotions didn’t tend to gel too well; but for Christian bookshops out there in the back … Continue reading
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Compassion – An idea whose time has come: Eleanor Stoneham introduces her book, Healing This Wounded Earth
MY THANKS TO ELEANOR STONEHAM for providing this fascinating and challenging introduction to her book, Healing This Wounded Earth (O Books, 9781846944451). Eleanor is another writer I met online in the ACW (Association of Christian Writers) facebook group, and I’d encourage any Christian booksellers reading to join the group: it’s a fantastic opportunity to get to know … Continue reading
The Search is on for the Ultimate Christian Library Book 2011 Award
FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS of last year’s search for the ‘Ultimate Christian Library Book’ — won by Gram Seed’s One Step Beyond (CWR 2008, full details below) — the award’s organisers, Speaking Volumes, have decided to do it again. Nominations are now open for the Ultimate Christian Library Book 2011, with the same judging criteria as last year: … Continue reading
Speaking Volumes seek ‘The Ultimate Christian Library Book’
Speaking Volumes are taking a different approach to next year’s UK Christian Book Awards: rather than seek the ‘Best of’ in any of the usual categories, nominations are being sought for ‘The Ultimate Christian Library Book’: Judging for the shortlist will be based on its suitability or likely popularity in a public library. This requires … Continue reading
Should Christian bookshops be protecting customers or provoking them? Building walls or breaking them down?
I asked this question on twitter in response to an article I found on the Canadian Christian publishers and writers blog, Future Tense: Are Warning Stickers on Book Jackets coming to Canada? Do Christian booksellers have a duty to “protect the minds” of their customers? Most Christian bookstores in Canada carry items with the potential to cause the least … Continue reading
Legs of Lamb
I enjoy walking. When the weather’s fit and it’s not too far. Most mornings I get off the tube a stop early and walk in to work, and given the opportunity I’ll happily walk for miles along the coast or the canal towpath. But when Gary Lamb emailed me about his book, Legs of Lamb (New … Continue reading
Christian Zionism
UKCBD > Christian Book Reviews > Israel & Palestine > Christian Zionism Christian Zionism Road-map to Armageddon? Stephen Sizer ISBN 9781844740505 (1844740501) IVP, 2004 £14.99 Category: Israel & Palestine Reviewed by: Phil Groom Israel’s crimes against humanity must always be seen against the backdrop of the equally terrible crimes of humanity against Israel. But does this make those crimes — its ongoing … Continue reading
The Atonement Debate…
… rumbles on in evangelical circles, recently resurrected by Chris Tilling kindly citing my “recent and spunky” (Chris’s words) review of Norman McIlwain’s The Biblical Revelation of the Cross. Norman is opposed to the concept of penal substitution and drew his conclusions completely independently of the ‘Chalkegate Affair’ that stirred up evangelicals a few years ago. That’s no guarantee, … Continue reading
SCM-Canterbury Press
Norwich Books and Music St Mary’s Works St Mary’s Plain Norwich NR3 3BHPhone: 01603 612914 Fax: 01603 624483 http://www.norwichbooksandmusic.co.uk Trade account numbers and all ordering arrangements remain unchanged, even at PubEasy where you’ll still find them under the old name… If you’re in any way involved with the Christian book trade you’re probably aware by … Continue reading
Ringing the Changes at IVP
I was saddened to receive a letter today from IVP announcing the departure of Martin Harrison from their sales force: he’s a great guy who was always full of enthusiasm for his books but never aggressive, never a hard-sell, and always helpful. Missing you already, Martin: wish you every blessing and hope things go well for … Continue reading
