Camden Theological Library
Whats New : January 2020
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| What’s NewJanuary 2020 Camden Theological Library has added a number of new books to our collection during the months of December and January. These books are now available for loan and are currently on display in the Library, near the circulation desk. Several of these books are highlighted below. A full listing of all new items can be viewed here. Conflict Management and the Apostle Paul by Scot McKnight Churches often find themselves in the middle of conflict. These conflicts can exist between people within the church, between the leaders and congregation, or even between churches themselves. Leaders often turn to Scripture for guidance in resolving these conflicts. However, the Bible does not outline or even discuss conflict management. In fact, various biblical figures–from ancient Israelite kings to New Testament apostles–all uniquely approach conflict. Does the Bible have a “theory of conflict management”? In Conflict Management and the Apostle Paul, the authors explore how Paul approached conflicts with his close associates like Barnabas and Peter, and with his mission churches like those in Galatia and Corinth. Conflict Management and the Apostle Paul distinctively sketches how various theories of conflict management used today shed light on Paul’s own approaches to conflict while also evaluating the conflicts themselves. The authors in this volume are pastors and church workers who themselves bring their own experiences with conflict into play as they seek wisdom from the New Testament. The Gospel of Inclusion : A Christian Case for Lgbt+ Inclusion in the Church by Brandan J. Robertson One of the most fiercely debated topics in modern Christianity centers on the inclusion of sexual and gender minorities into the full life of the church. Dozens of scholars have stepped forward, seeking to make a compelling case for LGBT+ inclusion based on their contextualized reading of the six traditional passages that refer to homosexuality in Scripture. But these arguments alone fall short of providing a comprehensive framework for radical inclusion of LGBT+ people. In The Gospel of Inclusion, pastor and public theologian Brandan Robertson offers a compelling assessment of the biblical texts, cultural context, and modern social movements to suggest that the entire thrust of the Christian gospel calls the church towards the deconstruction of all oppressive systems and structures and towards the creation of a world that celebrates the full spectrum of human diversity as a reflection of God’s creative intention. Theology and religion : why it matters by Graham Ward Religion dominates world affairs. Ward argues that the study of theology and religion, as a single academic discipline, plays a vital role in helping us to understand humanity. Religions can be used to justify inhumane actions, but they also feed dreams, inspire hopes, and shape aspirations. Religion will not go away, so it needs to be understood. What we think about when we try not to think about global warming : toward a new psychology of climate action by Per Espen Stoknes The more facts that pile up about global warming, the greater the resistance to them grows, making it harder to enact measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare communities for the inevitable change ahead. It is a catch-22 that starts, says psychologist and economist Per Espen Stoknes, from an inadequate understanding of the way most humans think, act, and live in the world around them. With dozens of examples—from the private sector to government agencies—Stoknes shows how to retell the story of climate change and, at the same time, create positive, meaningful actions that can be supported even by deniers. In What We Think About When We Try Not To Think About Global Warming, Stoknes not only masterfully identifies the five main psychological barriers to climate action, but addresses them with five strategies for how to talk about global warming in a way that creates action and solutions, not further inaction and despair. Autism and the church : Bible, theology, and community by Grant Macaskill Models a Christian hermeneutic and practice that accommodates and cares for those with autism within the life of the church. Sport and Christianity : practices for the twenty-first century by Matt Hoven “Many people are passionate about sports, yet few give much thought to its role and importance in their lives — let alone its relationship to their faith. This book explores the potential of sports and challenges readers to consider how it relates to their deepest passions, behaviours and actions. Written in an accessible and stimulating way, this edited collection provides newcomers to the field with a framework around which to think seriously about the way in which sports participation and faith-basedvalues connect. Featuring academic writers from a range of disciplinary fields, i.e. philosophy, theology, sports studies, and education, the book facilitates a deeper examination of the meaning of sports and play for Christians as participants and as practitioners. Key topics include sports and the value of play, sports as a means for dialogue between faith traditions, prayer and religious experiences in sports, and sports as a place to cultivate virtue and the Christian spiritual life. The result is a text that promotes new ways of thinking about the sports-Christianity relationship while at the same time developing a deeper understanding of the place of sports in our everyday lives” Fragile World : Ecology and the Church by William T. Cavanaugh In Fragile World: Ecology and the Church, scholars and activists from Christian communities as far-flung as Honduras, the Philippines, Colombia, and Kenya present a global angle on the global ecological crisis–in both its material and spiritual senses–and offer Catholic resources for responding to it. This volume explores the deep interconnections, for better and for worse, between the global North and the global South, and analyses the relationship among the physical environment, human society, culture, theology, and economics–the “integral ecology” described by Pope Francis in Laudato Si’. Integral ecology demands that we think deeply about humans and the physical environment, but also about the God who both created the world and sustains it in being. At its root, the ecological crisis is a theological crisis, not only in the way that humans regard creation and their place in it, but in the way that humans think about God. For Pope Francis in Laudato Si’, the root of the crisis is that we humans have tried to put ourselves in God’s place. Preaching Women : Gender, Power and the Pulpit by Liz Shercliff Should women who preach, preach as women? Preaching Women argues that far from being a gender-neutral space, the pulpit is a critical place in which a gender imbalance can begin to be redressed. There is a vital need for women preachers to speak out of their experience of living as women in today’s culture and church Filling a glaring gap in the literature around homiletics, Filling a glaring gap in the literature around homiletics, Preaching Women considers reasons why women preachers should preach from their experiences as women, what women bring to preaching that is missing without us, and how women preachers can go about the task of biblical preaching. Treading lightly : the hidden wisdom of the world’s oldest people by Karl Erik Sveiby We are consuming more than our earth can provide. In Australia, cities and towns struggle to maintain a reliable water supply, climate change triggers droughts which devastate farmland, and fish stocks are running low. It is increasingly clear that we are heading towards collapse if we don’t change direction. Aboriginal people taught themselves thousands of years ago how to live sustainably in Australia’s fragile landscape. A Scandinavian knowledge management professor meets an Aboriginal cultural custodian and dares to ask the simple but vital question: what can we learn from the traditional Aboriginal lifestyle to create a sustainable society in modern Australia? Attending to the National Soul : Evangelical Christians in Australian History 1914-2014 by Robert D. Linder Stuart Piggin and Robert Linder tell the story of how Australian evangelical Christians responded to the decline of the British empire and to the expanding international reach of their religious mission and beliefs, of how these Christians reacted to the challenges of secularism, and of how they have sought to ‘attend to the national soul’: sensitising the national conscience and helping to shape the national consciousness. A call answered : a memoir – and insight into ministry by William Harvey Ives Rev. Dr William Ives was Moderator from 1986 to 1987. Since ordination in 1956, he served in until retirement in 2010. Settlements included Eastwood for 27 years (1964-91) and two years as Intentional Interim Minister at St Stephen’s in Macquarie Street (2012-2014). He was also active in Theological Education for over 20 years, including a period as a teaching member of the original faculty of UTC, 1975-1982. According to Rev. Dr Ives, the memoir is “not a matter of seeking accolades.” Rather, he says, the book records what the People of God have achieved in local churches. The first volume of Rev. Dr Ives’ memoir covers his background, involvement in the Goulburn Presbyterian and Methodist Churches, then university and theological education, ordination and ministries at Mudgee and St Ninian’s parish as its first minister in Canberra. The memoir is entitled “A Call Answered”. Volume 2 which covers the later portion of his ministry, is currently being completed. Preaching at funerals : how to embed the Gospel in funeral ministry by Nick Watson While the wider cultural landscape has changed markedly in recent years, the role of the Christian minister at funerals continues to be of great significance. This fully updated guide contains revised best practice advice on the 2001 first edition. It explores the challenges and opportunities of preaching at funerals in the context of common responses to death, the biblical hope of resurrection and the liturgical setting of the Common Worship service. With comments on possible readings and advice on handling the different elements, it remains an essential handbook for this ministry. God Can’t : How to Believe in God and Love After Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils by Thomas Oord Hurting people ask heart-felt questions about God and suffering. Some “answers” they receive appeal to mystery: “God’s ways are not our ways”. Some answers say God allows evil for a greater purpose. Some say evil is God’s punishment. The usual answers fail. They don’t support the truth that God loves everyone all the time. God Can’t gives a believable answer to why a good and powerful God doesn’t prevent evil. Author Thomas Jay Oord says God’s love is inherently uncontrolling. God loves everyone and everything, so God can’t control anyone or anything. This means God cannot prevent evil singlehandedly. God can’t stop evildoers, whether human, animal, organism, or inanimate objects and forces. SCM studyguide to Biblical hermeneutics by David A. Holgate Offering an entry-level guide to biblical interpretation, this is meant as a text for students and church reading groups alike. It features pedagogical tools such as Try it Out boxes to assist students to develop a tested and thought – through overall interpretative strategy of their own. Making peace with the land of Australia : based on principles for promoting peace with planet earth by Norman Habel Into a world reeling from the effects of Climate Change, Norm Havel brings a fresh look at the relationship between planet Earth and Earthlings. Using many experiences from the knowledge of First Peoples, he outlines a new Way of existence together on the planet. Australia has the unique capacity to bring about such a change to human thinking and attitude towards the environment. Songs of grace : supplement to Together in song: Australian hymn book II by Philip Nicholls The Australian Hymnbook Company and Australian Church Resources are proud to release Songs of Grace, a supplement to Together in Song. Song of Grace is a selection of 54 of the 128 songs entered in the 2013 hymn writing competition, and continues where Together in Song finished, so is numbered from 784. This book is available in full harmony, but also includes scripture and church year references for both hymnbooks, so it is a resource not only for the musician, but for the person responsible for worship planning/song choosing. The season of Lent is fast approaching. Here are some of our newest Lent and Easter resources to help you prepare. Many more are available in the Library. Check the catalogue or contact the Library to find out more. We are beloved : a Lenten journey with Protestant prayer beads by Kristen E Vincent Christians often have the head knowledge that we are beloved, but deep in our hearts do we truly believe it? When we encounter Jesus in scripture, we tend to hear Jesus’ words with judgement, thinking we cannot be beloved because we will never measure up to God’s standards. Author Kristen Vincent takes us on a journey alongside Jesus that helps break this false understanding and allows us to discover how deeply beloved we are. This 6-week Lenten journey follows stories of Jesus’ experience of God’s love. The incarnate Son of God was made fully human, which means that Jesus had to fully mature in strength and wisdom to learn that he was beloved. Just as Jesus learned of his belovedness, we, too, can cultivate the wisdom and knowledge that we are deeply loved. Each week begins with a scripture passage, a weekly devotion, reflection questions, an optional prayer bead experience, and a listening meditation. A Leader’s Guide for small-group study is also included. Be transformed by God’s love this Lenten season. Christ Is for Us : Scriptures for the Church Seasons by April Yamasaki Christ Is for Us invites readers to explore God’s saving and redeeming love through a seven-week study of the Scripture readings for Lent and Easter. Key Bible readings call us to embrace God’s salvation and the new life offered to us through Christ. This study is based on the Revised Common Lectionary scriptures for Year A. Each chapter includes commentary and reflection on readings from the Old Testament, the Epistle, and the Gospel reading for that day. Each chapter also includes questions for personal reflection, questions for group discussion, and suggested activities to facilitate group study. The Nail : Being Part of the Passion by Stephen Cottrell This Lent book offers imaginative reflections on Christ’s crucifixion. Each of the seven chapters is focused on a different key character, who describes his or her experience of the Passion. The nails used to crucify Christ are used as a jumping off point for their reflections. Rejoice and Be Glad : Daily Reflections for Easter 2019 by Michelle Francl-donnay There is no better season to renew one’s relationship with God than Easter, the most joyful days of the church’s year. Rejoice with these inspiring reflections on the daily Mass readings. In just minutes per day, the insightful meditations of Rejoice and Be Glad can help you embrace, live, and share the good news of the great Easter mystery. Introducing a splendid new annual resource for deepening prayer–in the tradition of our best-selling Advent/Christmas and Lent annual reflection guides! Liturgy of Holy Week by Holy Week meets the needs of the larger assembly that Easter often brings by providing the revised prayer of the Roman Missal in a more comprehensive and attractive format than a card or booklet. This special parishioner missal includes the readings for cycles A, B, and C, and will encourage full and active participation of all who attend. Easter : meditations on the Resurrection by Raniero Cantalamessa In this book of meditations Father Raniero Cantalamessa reflects on Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. First presented as a lenten retreat in Rome, together with the Good Friday homily in St. Peter’s Basilica, the result is a rich and multifaceted exploration of this central mystery of the Christian faith. Christ’s journey to Easter is such an immensely rich source that homilists, liturgists and believers who wants to plumb its depths know the challenge is not about lack of content, but rather where to begin. Like an experienced guide who knows the territory and its many paths, Father Cantalamessa helps readers reach the spiritual centre. His varying points of departure become stirring reflections on Easter. They culminate in a powerful meditation on the Servant Song in the light of the Passion narratives ‘and the message of the victorious Christ. The mystery of Easter by Raniero Cantalamessa What does the paschal mystery mean in the context of the rite – past and present – and in Christian life and death? Students of the liturgy and preachers will find in these pages a thoughtful examination of the mystery of Easter. Father Cantalamessa, the preacher to the papal household, is in full command of both the scholarly and the pastoral implications of the Easter rite. From his words you will gain the insight to articulate this mystery within the liturgy and within life so that it will imbue with hope and awe all those who come to celebrate it. Not by Bread Alone : Daily Reflections for Lent 2019 by Mary Deturris Poust Prayerfully journey through Lent with Mary DeTurris Poust’s fresh and meaningful reflections on the daily Mass readings. In just minutes per day, the insightful meditations of Not by Bread Alone can deepen your experience of this solemn season of prayer and penance and prepare you to participate more fully in the joy of the great Easter mystery. Easter Fire : fire starters for the Easter weekday homily by Richard J. Sklba Easter Fire provides the biblical citations and summary phrases for the reading and the gospel plus the refrain from the psalm each day. After each citation, the authors offer a series of meaningful insights based on Scripture scholarship, their own prayerful reflection on the texts, and years of preaching and pastoral experience. These brief “bullet point” entries provide nuggets of knowledge and inspiration that will stimulate personal prayer and spark homily possibilities for the preacher every day. Easter Fire will ignite sparks that can be enflamed by God’s Spirit, to not only enrich the spiritual journey but to add light and warmth for the preparation of weekday homilies during the Easter season. Resurrecting Easter : how the West lost and the East kept the original Easter vision by John Dominic Crossan In this four-colour illustrated journey that is part travelogue and part theological investigation, bestselling author and acclaimed Bible scholar John Dominic Crossan and his wife Sarah painstakingly travel throughout the ancient Eastern church, documenting through text and image a completely different model for understanding Easter’s resurrection story, one that provides promise and hope for us today. You are mine : daily Bible readings from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day by David Walker At this time of Lent, David Walker explores different aspects of human belonging through the medium of scripture and story in order to help us recognise the different ways in which we are God’s beloved. And as we recognise ourselves and our own lives in the narrative of God’s engagement with humanity and his creation, he gently challenges us to engage for God’s sake with God’s world. Celtic Lent : 40 days of devotions to Easter by David Cole This inspirational book takes the reader through the 40 days of Lent to the celebration of Easter through the eyes and beliefs of Celtic Christianity. Drawing on primary sources of pastoral letters, monastic rules and the theological teaching of the Celtic church, the author presents a different perspective on the cross of Christ and draws us to see our own life journeys with a new and transforming vision. Anyone who is a part of the Uniting Church in Australia or a student at United Theological College is eligible to join the library and access our resources for free. If you are not yet a member and would like to join, please contact us on 02 8838 8940 or library@nswact.uca.org.au. Camden Theological Library Centre for Ministry 16 Masons Drive North Parramata NSW 2151 61 2 8838 8940 https://nsw.ctl.stacksdiscovery.org/ |
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