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

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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