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Book reviews in 2017

A Church for the Poor - Transforming the church to reach the poor
Compelling book that offers not only practical help but whole life transformation as disciples of Jesus
Beginnings: Christian Aid Cymru 
The story of Christian Aid through the lens of Wales' experience, a tale of which Welsh and English readers alike can be proud
Bible Reflections for Older People 
A useful companion of mosty bite-sized remembrances for those facing the twilight of their lives
Black Sheep and Prodigals  
If you like uplifting anecdotes of faith Dave Tomlinson's latest book should be your bedtime read
Christmas as Religion: re thinking Santa 
Challenging the misconception that Christmas has been emptied of its religious meaning as a result of secularism and consumerism
Church Planting in the Secular West
'By far the best book on church planting to have been published for many years'
Comfort in the darkness by Rachel Turner 
A very useful aid for helping parents draw their children closer to God, and a must for the bedroom bookshelf
Compassion and the mission of God 
Das provides an excellent theological foundation for anyone interested in social justice and relief
Conchie: What my father didn’t do in the war 
Thought-provoking account by a Baptist minister's son about his father being a conscientious objector
Deep Calls to Deep, edited by Tony Bayfield
Reflections on four years of conversation between Christian and Jewish scholars that merit serious study
Dementia: Pathways to Hope 
Well-researched book which cannot fail to be helpful with those encountering dementia in its early stages
Digitally Remastered by Guy Brandon
Practical book which attempts to address the issues that flow from the most significant invention of our age
Donald A. McGavran: A biography
Disappointing biography of the 20th century’s premier missiologist, in that it doesn't focus on McGavran as a person
Exodus for Ordinary People by Paul Poulton
Slightly eccentric but worthwhile book on Exodus, with a focus on the historical, chronological and geographical
Fierce imaginings: the Great War  
Recommended lyrical and original exploration of the impact of the First World War and the act of remembrance
Filthy Fishermen by Luke Holter
Promising elements of a number of themes in this book about redemption, but somehow not enough of any one of them
God Has Spoken by J.I. Packer 
A re-issue of the bestselling sequel to Knowing God
God is no Thing by Rupert Shortt
A compelling case for the Christian faith from the Religion Editor of the Times Literary Supplement
God is Stranger by Krish Kandiah  
Demonstrates that wrestling with the more difficult parts of the Bible can help us come to a profound understanding of God
Heresy Unlocked, Faith Rebounds 
One time BBC journalist and co-founder of a cancer charity Roger Wilson is right in stating that Christians will find his views heretical
Home: The Quest to Belong by Jo Swinney 
A persuasive, thought-provoking and deeply personal memoir exploring the idea of home
How I Changed My Mind About Evolution 
Many evangelicals have come to accept the conclusions of science while still holding to a belief in God and the Bible. Here they explain why
Human Trafficking, the Bible and the Church 
Valuable piece of work offering a rigorous overview of slavery and prostitution within the Bible, and a church response
Is life worth living?: Ecclesiastes
Baptist elder's thoughts on a much neglected book of the Bible, good at drawing parallels to today
Jesus, by Edward Kessler
The latest in the series of Pocket Giants focuses on Jesus, written by the Founder Director of the Woolf Institute
Joining the Angels’ Song: Eucharistic Prayers
Worthwhile collection of material from Sam Wells and Abigail Kocher that celebrates the Lord's Supper
Journeying to Justice: 'Not all on this journey to justice'
A publication that addresses the past, present and future of British Baptists and their relationships with Black people
Lead: Leading as Jesus led - latest from Karl Martin
Baptist minister Karl Martin's exploration of leading the Jesus way is one to recommend to any minister, pastor or leader
Live, Love, Lead by Brian Houston
Your Best is Yet to Come - a book of daily readings from the Hillsong founder and senior pastor
Look Back in Hope by Keith Clements
Shares a human story, unpicks years of pastoral work, and records an international and ecumenical environment
Mariner: A voyage with Samuel Taylor Coleridge 
Thought-provoking reading of the revolutionary poet and philosopher-theologian, told through his most famous poem
Martyrs Mirror: a social history 
This history of the 17th century Anabaptist martyr book raises significant issues for reflection
Mission in Marginal Places 
Encouraging start to a series looking at mission in marginal places, with some questions for what's to follow
Mount Sinai: a History of Travellers
Scholarly book which will appeal to those who like foreign names and many, many facts, but not an easy read
Not in God’s Name by Jonathan Sacks 
A compelling analysis of the tension that exists between the three Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Open Hands Open Heart 
Baptist minister's personal and challenging account of letting go and learning to give generously from the heart
Out of the darkness: Anthony Gielty
Autobiography documenting the transformation of one of Scotland’s most violent prisoners
Overload: How to free yourself from stress
Joyce Meyer's down to earth and practical book explores something everyone experiences
Prepared to Give an Answer 
Baptist minister’s clear guide to those perennial questions non-Christians fire at them; a good book for house groups
Religion Can Be Fun by Huib van Hoeven
May not convince the conservative reader, but will provide fresh understanding for a new generation of seekers
Religion in Secular Society 50 Years On 
A reissue which misses the opportunity to build on the points raised in Wilson's original
Rescuing God from Religion 
Presses many of the right buttons, but is less than fair to many who have struggled with them
Right Here Right Now by Amy G Oden
Informs, allays fears, gives fresh insight - 'the best introduction to Christian mindfulness I have read'
Taken on Trust by Terry Waite 
Anniversary edition of Waite's compelling autobiography detailing his captivity ordeal in Lebanon
The Amish by Steven M Nolt  
Timely and intriguing analysis of a distinctive faith community
The Eagle by Vicki Gibson
Thought-provoking children's fiction that raises questions about some of life's biggest conundrums
The Ghost of Perfection by Joseph Haward 
A fresh look at major themes both of the church and of wider society - a masterly debut from a Baptist church planter
The Good Book by Deron Spoo
The Good Book is an introduction to the Bible for those who know little about it; good for post-Alpha
The Gospel beyond the Gospels 
Trevor Dennis accuses the Gospels of misrepresenting God - and creates a god in his own pacifist image
The Great Mystery By Alister McGrath 
Addresses the perennial human quest for meaning, and with a couple of provisoes, a wonderfully enriching book
The Great Spiritual Migration 
Brian McLaren's ambitious analysis documenting three major shifts taking place in the Christian faith
The Lion and the Lamb: Revelation
Pieter Lalleman's must have introduction to the book of Revelation is simple, but never simplistic
The Pauline Church by Richard Last
An examination of Paul's Corinthian church in relation to contemporary cult groups from Mediterranean antiquity challenges accepted thinking
The Remarkable Life of Grace
Delightful biography of the wife of one of the evangelical movement's great preachers during the Victorian era
The Shadow Doctor by Adrian Plass 
Plass's latest book is challenging, raw and refreshing - and brings us back to Jesus
The Trinity in John by WM Henry
Well-written if encyclopaedic study of John's gospel offers much food for thought and has much to commend
Two thought-provoking books on prayer
The Daniel Prayer by Anne Graham Lotz and Chris Band's On My Knees will improve our understanding of prayer
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