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{"id":7536411312319,"title":"The Upper Room January - April 2024: Where the world meets to pray","handle":"the-upper-room-january-april-2024-where-the-world-meets-to-pray","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Upper Room is a unique publication which has a worldwide readership of some three million, with over 70 different editions in 40 languages. Unlike most Bible Reading Notes, the readings and reflections in The Upper Room are written exclusively by the readers themselves who seek to share the insights of their faith with others. Each day's reading contains a Bible passage to read (you will need to use a Bible), a reflection on the passage and prayer followed by a Thought for the Day and a suggested Prayer Focus for the day. There is also a set of small group questions provided each week to fuel discussions within your house group, with a prayer partner or just with friends in church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEditor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach day's reflection is written by a different reader from around the world. The notes are compiled by The Upper Room, and then edited by Daniele Och.\u003c\/span\u003e","published_at":"2023-09-07T16:35:57+01:00","created_at":"2023-09-07T16:35:57+01:00","vendor":"Daniele Och","type":"Paperback","tags":["Bible reading notes","Biblical engagement","Devotional","For individuals"],"price":495,"price_min":495,"price_max":495,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":42480046244031,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781800392618","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Upper Room January - April 2024: Where the world meets to pray","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":495,"weight":105,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781800392618","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/UpperRoom_Jan24.jpg?v=1694100958"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/UpperRoom_Jan24.jpg?v=1694100958","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":27490179875007,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.719,"height":1972,"width":1417,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/UpperRoom_Jan24.jpg?v=1694100958"},"aspect_ratio":0.719,"height":1972,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/UpperRoom_Jan24.jpg?v=1694100958","width":1417}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Upper Room is a unique publication which has a worldwide readership of some three million, with over 70 different editions in 40 languages. Unlike most Bible Reading Notes, the readings and reflections in The Upper Room are written exclusively by the readers themselves who seek to share the insights of their faith with others. Each day's reading contains a Bible passage to read (you will need to use a Bible), a reflection on the passage and prayer followed by a Thought for the Day and a suggested Prayer Focus for the day. There is also a set of small group questions provided each week to fuel discussions within your house group, with a prayer partner or just with friends in church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEditor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach day's reflection is written by a different reader from around the world. The notes are compiled by The Upper Room, and then edited by Daniele Och.\u003c\/span\u003e"}
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{"id":2439766540388,"title":"The Twelve Degrees of Silence","handle":"the-twelve-degrees-of-silence","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe stresses and strains of contemporary life leave so many of us thirsting for peace and clarity of mind and heart. While we may sense that constant distraction hinders spiritual growth, we may find it hard to cultivate attitudes of peace and stillness. We may long to experience closer communion with God, yet feel overwhelmed by the many demands on our attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cp\u003eThis book invites us to nurture a spirituality of silence through the words and wisdom of the 19th-century Carmelite and mystic, Sister Marie-Aimee de Jesus. Through a combination of her measured insights and exercises for personal application by author and spiritual teacher Lucinda M. Vardey, the reader is invited on a twelve-movement journey into a silent and intimate union with God. An introduction and biography of Marie-Aimee de Jesus explores her influence on other well-known Carmelites such as the saint and martyr Edith Stein. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSr Marie-Aimee (1839-1874) was a discalced carmelite in Paris.\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulian Meetings Magazine April 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis small book has an enticing cover of a beautiful candlelit labyrinth in a large, probably French, cathedral. It reads like an old, quite academic history book, having been translated from French by editor Lucinda M. Vardey and a colleague, who are both described as living quiet secluded lives of contemplation and study of the sacred. I would suggest that this book is for the serious contemplative, as the 12 degrees of silence were written by Marie to guide and teach novices about the interior life for their lives as a religious.\u003cbr\u003eIt begins with a 25 page biography about the natural young mystic Marie-Aimee de Jesus (1839-1874), presented to us by Lucinda from the original, written by Edith Stein around 1939. Edith herself was a successful philosopher, feminist thinker and lecturer. She was called to a Carmelite Vocation after reading Saint Teresa of Avila's autobiography, and died in Auschwitz in 1942. Edith suggested that Marie-Aim e's depth of wisdom and disciplined mental attitudes on the path of perfection of the soul were where her own convictions found fellowship.\u003cbr\u003eThe following 45 pages cover The Twelve Degrees of Silence, which are: Silence....in words; in actions; with one's imagination; memories; others; one's heart; to self interest; of the mind; to judgements; to the will; towards oneself and lastly Silence with God. \u003cbr\u003eMost of Marie-Aimee's silences are described in less than half a page, written in the language of the last century. Lucinda, a writer on Catholicism and contemporary spirituality, adds her own Guided Reflections in a similar style. These consist of bullet points, mainly deep searching questions and exercises to do, framed with a bible verse and prayer.\u003cbr\u003eSo this is not a book for the faint-hearted, but may be a useful resource for your own silent retreat. A small book with a big deep punch!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiona Elliot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e","published_at":"2019-01-18T15:21:35+00:00","created_at":"2019-01-18T15:21:36+00:00","vendor":"Sister Marie-Aimee de Jesus","type":"Paperback","tags":["Apr-15","For individuals","Spirituality"],"price":599,"price_min":599,"price_max":599,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":21769264922724,"title":"Paperback","option1":"Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780857464071","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":7436653887588,"product_id":2439766540388,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-01-18T15:21:36+00:00","updated_at":"2019-02-01T17:46:02+00:00","alt":null,"width":427,"height":650,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464071-l.jpg?v=1549043162","variant_ids":[21769264922724]},"available":true,"name":"The Twelve Degrees of Silence - Paperback","public_title":"Paperback","options":["Paperback"],"price":599,"weight":76,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9780857464071","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":3238877036683,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":650,"width":427,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464071-l.jpg?v=1549043162"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464071-l.jpg?v=1549043162"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464071-l.jpg?v=1549043162","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":3238877036683,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":650,"width":427,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464071-l.jpg?v=1549043162"},"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":650,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464071-l.jpg?v=1549043162","width":427}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe stresses and strains of contemporary life leave so many of us thirsting for peace and clarity of mind and heart. While we may sense that constant distraction hinders spiritual growth, we may find it hard to cultivate attitudes of peace and stillness. We may long to experience closer communion with God, yet feel overwhelmed by the many demands on our attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cp\u003eThis book invites us to nurture a spirituality of silence through the words and wisdom of the 19th-century Carmelite and mystic, Sister Marie-Aimee de Jesus. Through a combination of her measured insights and exercises for personal application by author and spiritual teacher Lucinda M. Vardey, the reader is invited on a twelve-movement journey into a silent and intimate union with God. An introduction and biography of Marie-Aimee de Jesus explores her influence on other well-known Carmelites such as the saint and martyr Edith Stein. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSr Marie-Aimee (1839-1874) was a discalced carmelite in Paris.\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulian Meetings Magazine April 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis small book has an enticing cover of a beautiful candlelit labyrinth in a large, probably French, cathedral. It reads like an old, quite academic history book, having been translated from French by editor Lucinda M. Vardey and a colleague, who are both described as living quiet secluded lives of contemplation and study of the sacred. I would suggest that this book is for the serious contemplative, as the 12 degrees of silence were written by Marie to guide and teach novices about the interior life for their lives as a religious.\u003cbr\u003eIt begins with a 25 page biography about the natural young mystic Marie-Aimee de Jesus (1839-1874), presented to us by Lucinda from the original, written by Edith Stein around 1939. Edith herself was a successful philosopher, feminist thinker and lecturer. She was called to a Carmelite Vocation after reading Saint Teresa of Avila's autobiography, and died in Auschwitz in 1942. Edith suggested that Marie-Aim e's depth of wisdom and disciplined mental attitudes on the path of perfection of the soul were where her own convictions found fellowship.\u003cbr\u003eThe following 45 pages cover The Twelve Degrees of Silence, which are: Silence....in words; in actions; with one's imagination; memories; others; one's heart; to self interest; of the mind; to judgements; to the will; towards oneself and lastly Silence with God. \u003cbr\u003eMost of Marie-Aimee's silences are described in less than half a page, written in the language of the last century. Lucinda, a writer on Catholicism and contemporary spirituality, adds her own Guided Reflections in a similar style. These consist of bullet points, mainly deep searching questions and exercises to do, framed with a bible verse and prayer.\u003cbr\u003eSo this is not a book for the faint-hearted, but may be a useful resource for your own silent retreat. A small book with a big deep punch!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiona Elliot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e"}
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{"id":2853175001188,"title":"The Story We Live By: A reader's guide to the New Testament","handle":"the-story-we-live-by-a-readers-guide-to-the-new-testament","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Christianity is a story - not a code nor a creed, but the story of Jesus. Christians have lived by this story for centuries and return to it again and again to renew faith and deepen understanding. This book is an accessible introduction to how that story is presented in the New Testament, firstly in the four different accounts of Jesus' life, death and resurrection, followed by the early years of the Church and the ensuing series of letters and commentaries on those events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with an analysis of the four Gospels, \u003cem\u003eThe Story We Live By\u003c\/em\u003e shows how the New Testament writers shaped their material to communicate the truth of Jesus' teaching to their audiences and how their writings arise from and still maintain continuity with the Old Testament. It also covers issues such as authorship, textual dating and the different literary forms used from sermons to apocalypse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book contains a prologue and 15 chapters divided up as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrologue: The Story behind the Story (relationship between Old and New Testaments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 1: The Story of Jesus (the four gospels - 5 chapters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 2: The Church's Story (Acts, Paul, Paul's letters - 8 chapters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 3: Living by the Story (Hebrews, letters of James, Peter, John, Jude; Revelation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-20T11:47:35+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-20T11:48:37+00:00","vendor":"R Alastair Campbell","type":"PDF Download","tags":["Biblical engagement","PDF"],"price":1299,"price_min":1299,"price_max":1299,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":24423731527780,"title":"PDF Download","option1":"PDF Download","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"Down3596","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Story We Live By: A reader's guide to the New Testament - PDF Download","public_title":"PDF Download","options":["PDF Download"],"price":1299,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"Down3596","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":24423795163236,"title":"Paperback","option1":"Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781841013596","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"The Story We Live By: A reader's guide to the New Testament - Paperback","public_title":"Paperback","options":["Paperback"],"price":1299,"weight":200,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781841013596","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781841017556Z.jpg?v=1550663420"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781841017556Z.jpg?v=1550663420","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":3259441741963,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.638,"height":235,"width":150,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781841017556Z.jpg?v=1550663420"},"aspect_ratio":0.638,"height":235,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781841017556Z.jpg?v=1550663420","width":150}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Christianity is a story - not a code nor a creed, but the story of Jesus. Christians have lived by this story for centuries and return to it again and again to renew faith and deepen understanding. This book is an accessible introduction to how that story is presented in the New Testament, firstly in the four different accounts of Jesus' life, death and resurrection, followed by the early years of the Church and the ensuing series of letters and commentaries on those events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with an analysis of the four Gospels, \u003cem\u003eThe Story We Live By\u003c\/em\u003e shows how the New Testament writers shaped their material to communicate the truth of Jesus' teaching to their audiences and how their writings arise from and still maintain continuity with the Old Testament. It also covers issues such as authorship, textual dating and the different literary forms used from sermons to apocalypse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book contains a prologue and 15 chapters divided up as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrologue: The Story behind the Story (relationship between Old and New Testaments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 1: The Story of Jesus (the four gospels - 5 chapters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 2: The Church's Story (Acts, Paul, Paul's letters - 8 chapters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart 3: Living by the Story (Hebrews, letters of James, Peter, John, Jude; Revelation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}
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{"id":5785505693848,"title":"The Space Between: The disruptive seasons we want to hide from, and why we need them","handle":"the-space-between","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe disruptive seasons of life – those transition times in which we have left one season of stability but not yet arrived at the next – can be times of great disorientation. Yet, for good or for ill, they are also the most transformative. In \u003cem\u003eThe Space Between\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Bradford provides the reader with a biblical and theological understanding of such seasons of life, connects them with the resources to live faithfully through them, and offers strength and hope for the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark Bradford is the vicar of St Cuthbert’s, Fulwood. Previously he taught history and politics and has worked for the Oasis Trust in Leeds training and discipling 18–25-year-olds. He is married with three young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A timely book for the pandemic age… A wise companion for the tough seasons of life.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Lawrence, CPAS leadership principal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘This is not a book to read all in one go! Gems keep tumbling out of the cupboard and they need to be picked up one at a time before moving to the next… This is hard to beat!’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulian Henderson, bishop of Blackburn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A wonderfully honest and human book that enables readers to find God in the disturbing experiences of change and disruption… The rich wisdom of this book will offer both a healing balm and a source of courage to all who engage with it.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip North, bishop of Burnley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘This book is important… It tackles difficult times in our lives with honesty and clarity – which will be a relief to those who read it.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanon Dr Christina Baxter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘This book draws on the Bible, on the lives of saints old and new, and on the author’s deep experience to invite us afresh to engage in the precious things God is doing when the temptation is to focus elsewhere. This is encouraging, wise, and helpful.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Tanner, bishop of Chester\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘In a highly engaging way, Mark extends our awareness and draws our attention to God’s work of grace in the whole of life – not only the highs and lows, but the rest of life, where we are on a journey, waiting, confused or disoriented. This is a guide for a truly whole-life discipleship.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Harcourt, New Wine national leader and vicar of All Saints Woodford Wells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘An apt resource and encouragement that we are not alone in experiencing these seasons.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJo McKee, CPAS director of the Arrow Programme and archbishops’ evangelist, vicar of St Andrew’s Radcliffe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Winter 2021. Review by Cavan Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtitled, ‘The disruptive seasons we want to hide from and why we need them’, Bradford has produced a thoughtful book designed to help us deal with life’s difficulties, including the times we have to wait, those when we feel in exile, the sensation of being in the wilderness as well as when we are in a pit or facing a storm. These metaphors for human experience are often drawn from the Bible, so he is great at drawing together biblical stories and teachings to help us face these moments of confusion or challenge. The author draws upon the writings of Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann and the insights that he has made by his lifelong study of the psalms. We are further helped by the links to the liturgical year as well as being supplied with prayers to help us. There are questions at the end of each chapter which can guide both personal reflection and a home group wishing to study together. A terrific read which will transform your spiritual life!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Cavan Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Matthew Porter, Vicar of The Belfrey in York. 12.10.21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and reflective, thoughtful and thorough, this well-written and well-researched book by pastor and teacher Mark Bradford is a great aid to help followers of Jesus navigate the disruptive seasons of life. Most chapters begin by describing two particular \u003cem\u003ehuman emotions\u003c\/em\u003e, followed by careful guidance through \u003cem\u003esacred scripture, sacred time, a sacred practice, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003esacred stories, \u003c\/em\u003eending with \u003cem\u003eprayer\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003equestions for reflection\u003c\/em\u003e. I commend it, and its lovely illustrations by Karen Fowler, to all seeking fresh perspective and renewed hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatthew Porter, Vicar of The Belfrey in York, and author of books including '\u003c\/em\u003eA-Z of Prayer'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times 27.08.21. Review by David Wilbourne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA former physiologist, John Habgood maintained that creation invariably happened at the interface between order and chaos. Something as messy as creation is strictly verboten in an over-regimented system; something as fragile as creation would soon be stamped on by anarchy. In \u003cem\u003eThe Space Between\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Bradford explores such liminal zones, the heady pauses between one order passing and another emerging — cue Covid-19.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the lenses of waiting (likened to weaving a web to eventually catch God), exile (being where we don’t want to be with people we don’t want to be with), the wildernesses, storm, and pit, he focuses on biblical episodes featuring significant change and concomitant lament. John Holdsworth in his magisterial \u003cem\u003eHonest Sadness\u003c\/em\u003e (Church Times, Books, 30 April 2021) laments lament’s current low profile. So does Bradford, homing in on the seasons of Advent, Epiphany, and Lent, and Good Friday and Holy Saturday, to champion lament as railing against our losses and failures, in order to save us from apathy and despair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfettered by slavish obedience to excessive biblical criticism, Bradford skilfully re-enacts stories of disturbance, featuring Jacob, Abraham, Jonah, Job, and John the Baptist, juxtaposing them with the Passover, the Exile, the Revelation of St John, and, supremely, Christ. Along the way, he gives a scholarly verse-by-verse commentary on the psalms of lament, 29, 42, 43, 63, 66, 130, and 137, illustrated with vignettes of historical and modern saints, including contemporaries’ life-changing stories, anonymised and somewhat contrived. But when Bradford draws, self-deprecatingly, from his own life, he does so with authenticity, insight, and humour: ‘there is no evidence to suggest anyone asked a prophet home for supper more than once.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe quotes extensively, and I was particularly struck by Walter Wink’s ‘Biblical prayer is impertinent, persistent, shameless, indecorous. It is more like haggling in an outdoor bazaar than the polite monologues of the church.’ Bradford walks Wink’s talk, wrestling with God and ending each chapter with a selection of arresting prayers. It all makes for an engaging book, rooted in everyday parish ministry and a dynamic rather than static personal faith, proving a worthy prequel to his \u003cem\u003eEncountering the Risen Christ\u003c\/em\u003e (Church Times, Books, 24 March 2016).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Rt Revd David Wilbourne is an hon. assistant bishop in York diocese.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgressive Voices, issue 38, September 2021. Review by Christine King.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few of us who have not, albeit to varying degrees, experienced what Mark Bradford describes as ‘the space between’. It can describe those times of transition, when we have left a time of peace and order and we are waiting ‘in the wilderness’ for a new phase, whatever it might bring, to begin. The book takes us through such times, which can feel like exile, like being at the heart of a storm or being in what might be described as ‘the pit’; a time of bereavement, loss or despair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe space between is often a place of pain and disorientation but the experience, the author argues, provides a unique opportunity to reimagine our lives. He writes as a committed Christian and aims to explore ways in which God works in and through the lows and the times of change and uncertainty as much as when life goes at a steady or joyful pace. Throughout the thoughtful text exploring the theme, Mark includes a number of prayers, poems, exposition of biblical messages, especially the Psalms and the Gospels, as well as stories from the lives of saints and ‘contemporary saints’ - people of courage and growth. One of his many secular saints is Nelson Mandela whose transformation took place during his own personal ‘space between’ in prison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese stories add force to his argument that, in his view, God works uniquely in and through these disturbing experiences to bring about transformation. Each chapter ends with a number of questions for reflection which makes this an excellent tool for a study group. The book throughout is a rich resource of Christian thinking and teaching as well as a thoughtful and often moving, journey through difficult terrains for any reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Christine King\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPAS Lead On e-news June 2021. Review by Jo McKee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up near London, and having spent a good amount of time travelling on the London Underground, I am very familiar with the tannoyed phrase 'mind the gap'. It's a warning to travellers who are journeying from one place to another as they embark and disembark off the train. Much of the time these journeys are straightforward, but there are occasions when the train comes to a standstill: it is delayed, there is an incident on the line, or an onward station is closed. At this point we find ourselves sitting on the train not knowing what's happening and neither being at the beginning or the end of our journey, but a space between the two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book honestly explores the various 'between' spaces we can find ourselves in: the waiting, exile, wilderness, the storm and the pit. Within each chapter the different types of spaces are explored through scripture, the experience of individuals and how we can intentionally embrace the space at different times of the year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of us are living through this COVID season and at some point many of us will have felt like we're in the wilderness and that we've been through a violent storm. The positive invitation to reflect on these spaces is not there for us to endure the pain and anguish that we've been through again, but a challenge to honestly dialogue with God about them. In being completely open with God our eyes can be opened to the healing that still needs to take place, but also we can start to recognise the spiritual growth that has comes from these times. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a year that will be full of these 'space between' times, this book is an apt resource and encouragement that we are not alone in experiencing these seasons. Jesus, the one who has experienced all these spaces, is constantly faithful and present in those times with us. In the knowledge of this we should not live in fear, but hope. In this journey of life we are not able to 'mind the gap', but with God's help we can step into each day knowing that he is there in the midst of them and will lead us on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Jo McKee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Richard Frost, May 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiminal places: the place on the threshold of what comes next and, in this book, Mark Bradford claims that most of life is lived in this ‘space between’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark Bradford explains this space as being one which carries grief, consolation, ambiguity and loss of control, to name but a few common characteristics. ‘It’s a hard place to be in,’ he writes, ‘because we each arrange our lives of the sake of predictability and control, comfort and security – and the ‘space between’ offers none of those.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, fear not, this is not a depressing book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy describing experiences from the life of Jacob and many others in the Bible, interspersed with examples from his own life and people known to him who have made specific contributions, Mark Bradford explores this important but complex area in a readable and accessible way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe explores what he calls the ‘disruptive seasons’ of waiting, exile, wilderness, storm and the pit. This exploration draws on a wide range of other writers (notably Walter Brueggemann and Richard Rohr) and also links in with examples from sacred scriptures, such as the Psalms, and sacred stories of saints, old and modern from St John of the Cross to Terry Waite. The practical suggestions he makes are helpful: especially those in the closing chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worthwhile read for anyone stuck in the current space between what was pre-pandemic normality and what is still too come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Frost is the author of\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003eand writes a blog at\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workrestpray.com\/\"\u003eworkrestpray.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-17T15:32:35+01:00","created_at":"2020-09-17T15:32:33+01:00","vendor":"Mark Bradford","type":"Paperback","tags":["Apr-21","Pastoral care","Spirituality"],"price":999,"price_min":999,"price_max":999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":36354294349976,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780857468253","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Space Between: The disruptive seasons we want to hide from, and why we need them","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":999,"weight":131,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9780857468253","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857468253.jpg?v=1611336370","\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857468253-bc.jpg?v=1600353154"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857468253.jpg?v=1611336370","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":15672842748095,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":1524,"width":1000,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857468253.jpg?v=1611336370"},"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":1524,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857468253.jpg?v=1611336370","width":1000},{"alt":null,"id":11681064124568,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":1524,"width":1000,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857468253-bc.jpg?v=1600353154"},"aspect_ratio":0.656,"height":1524,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857468253-bc.jpg?v=1600353154","width":1000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe disruptive seasons of life – those transition times in which we have left one season of stability but not yet arrived at the next – can be times of great disorientation. Yet, for good or for ill, they are also the most transformative. In \u003cem\u003eThe Space Between\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Bradford provides the reader with a biblical and theological understanding of such seasons of life, connects them with the resources to live faithfully through them, and offers strength and hope for the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark Bradford is the vicar of St Cuthbert’s, Fulwood. Previously he taught history and politics and has worked for the Oasis Trust in Leeds training and discipling 18–25-year-olds. He is married with three young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A timely book for the pandemic age… A wise companion for the tough seasons of life.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Lawrence, CPAS leadership principal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘This is not a book to read all in one go! Gems keep tumbling out of the cupboard and they need to be picked up one at a time before moving to the next… This is hard to beat!’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulian Henderson, bishop of Blackburn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A wonderfully honest and human book that enables readers to find God in the disturbing experiences of change and disruption… The rich wisdom of this book will offer both a healing balm and a source of courage to all who engage with it.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip North, bishop of Burnley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘This book is important… It tackles difficult times in our lives with honesty and clarity – which will be a relief to those who read it.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanon Dr Christina Baxter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘This book draws on the Bible, on the lives of saints old and new, and on the author’s deep experience to invite us afresh to engage in the precious things God is doing when the temptation is to focus elsewhere. This is encouraging, wise, and helpful.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Tanner, bishop of Chester\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘In a highly engaging way, Mark extends our awareness and draws our attention to God’s work of grace in the whole of life – not only the highs and lows, but the rest of life, where we are on a journey, waiting, confused or disoriented. This is a guide for a truly whole-life discipleship.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Harcourt, New Wine national leader and vicar of All Saints Woodford Wells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘An apt resource and encouragement that we are not alone in experiencing these seasons.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJo McKee, CPAS director of the Arrow Programme and archbishops’ evangelist, vicar of St Andrew’s Radcliffe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransforming Ministry Winter 2021. Review by Cavan Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtitled, ‘The disruptive seasons we want to hide from and why we need them’, Bradford has produced a thoughtful book designed to help us deal with life’s difficulties, including the times we have to wait, those when we feel in exile, the sensation of being in the wilderness as well as when we are in a pit or facing a storm. These metaphors for human experience are often drawn from the Bible, so he is great at drawing together biblical stories and teachings to help us face these moments of confusion or challenge. The author draws upon the writings of Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann and the insights that he has made by his lifelong study of the psalms. We are further helped by the links to the liturgical year as well as being supplied with prayers to help us. There are questions at the end of each chapter which can guide both personal reflection and a home group wishing to study together. A terrific read which will transform your spiritual life!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Cavan Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Matthew Porter, Vicar of The Belfrey in York. 12.10.21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and reflective, thoughtful and thorough, this well-written and well-researched book by pastor and teacher Mark Bradford is a great aid to help followers of Jesus navigate the disruptive seasons of life. Most chapters begin by describing two particular \u003cem\u003ehuman emotions\u003c\/em\u003e, followed by careful guidance through \u003cem\u003esacred scripture, sacred time, a sacred practice, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003esacred stories, \u003c\/em\u003eending with \u003cem\u003eprayer\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003equestions for reflection\u003c\/em\u003e. I commend it, and its lovely illustrations by Karen Fowler, to all seeking fresh perspective and renewed hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatthew Porter, Vicar of The Belfrey in York, and author of books including '\u003c\/em\u003eA-Z of Prayer'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times 27.08.21. Review by David Wilbourne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA former physiologist, John Habgood maintained that creation invariably happened at the interface between order and chaos. Something as messy as creation is strictly verboten in an over-regimented system; something as fragile as creation would soon be stamped on by anarchy. In \u003cem\u003eThe Space Between\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Bradford explores such liminal zones, the heady pauses between one order passing and another emerging — cue Covid-19.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the lenses of waiting (likened to weaving a web to eventually catch God), exile (being where we don’t want to be with people we don’t want to be with), the wildernesses, storm, and pit, he focuses on biblical episodes featuring significant change and concomitant lament. John Holdsworth in his magisterial \u003cem\u003eHonest Sadness\u003c\/em\u003e (Church Times, Books, 30 April 2021) laments lament’s current low profile. So does Bradford, homing in on the seasons of Advent, Epiphany, and Lent, and Good Friday and Holy Saturday, to champion lament as railing against our losses and failures, in order to save us from apathy and despair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfettered by slavish obedience to excessive biblical criticism, Bradford skilfully re-enacts stories of disturbance, featuring Jacob, Abraham, Jonah, Job, and John the Baptist, juxtaposing them with the Passover, the Exile, the Revelation of St John, and, supremely, Christ. Along the way, he gives a scholarly verse-by-verse commentary on the psalms of lament, 29, 42, 43, 63, 66, 130, and 137, illustrated with vignettes of historical and modern saints, including contemporaries’ life-changing stories, anonymised and somewhat contrived. But when Bradford draws, self-deprecatingly, from his own life, he does so with authenticity, insight, and humour: ‘there is no evidence to suggest anyone asked a prophet home for supper more than once.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe quotes extensively, and I was particularly struck by Walter Wink’s ‘Biblical prayer is impertinent, persistent, shameless, indecorous. It is more like haggling in an outdoor bazaar than the polite monologues of the church.’ Bradford walks Wink’s talk, wrestling with God and ending each chapter with a selection of arresting prayers. It all makes for an engaging book, rooted in everyday parish ministry and a dynamic rather than static personal faith, proving a worthy prequel to his \u003cem\u003eEncountering the Risen Christ\u003c\/em\u003e (Church Times, Books, 24 March 2016).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Rt Revd David Wilbourne is an hon. assistant bishop in York diocese.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgressive Voices, issue 38, September 2021. Review by Christine King.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few of us who have not, albeit to varying degrees, experienced what Mark Bradford describes as ‘the space between’. It can describe those times of transition, when we have left a time of peace and order and we are waiting ‘in the wilderness’ for a new phase, whatever it might bring, to begin. The book takes us through such times, which can feel like exile, like being at the heart of a storm or being in what might be described as ‘the pit’; a time of bereavement, loss or despair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe space between is often a place of pain and disorientation but the experience, the author argues, provides a unique opportunity to reimagine our lives. He writes as a committed Christian and aims to explore ways in which God works in and through the lows and the times of change and uncertainty as much as when life goes at a steady or joyful pace. Throughout the thoughtful text exploring the theme, Mark includes a number of prayers, poems, exposition of biblical messages, especially the Psalms and the Gospels, as well as stories from the lives of saints and ‘contemporary saints’ - people of courage and growth. One of his many secular saints is Nelson Mandela whose transformation took place during his own personal ‘space between’ in prison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese stories add force to his argument that, in his view, God works uniquely in and through these disturbing experiences to bring about transformation. Each chapter ends with a number of questions for reflection which makes this an excellent tool for a study group. The book throughout is a rich resource of Christian thinking and teaching as well as a thoughtful and often moving, journey through difficult terrains for any reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Christine King\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPAS Lead On e-news June 2021. Review by Jo McKee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up near London, and having spent a good amount of time travelling on the London Underground, I am very familiar with the tannoyed phrase 'mind the gap'. It's a warning to travellers who are journeying from one place to another as they embark and disembark off the train. Much of the time these journeys are straightforward, but there are occasions when the train comes to a standstill: it is delayed, there is an incident on the line, or an onward station is closed. At this point we find ourselves sitting on the train not knowing what's happening and neither being at the beginning or the end of our journey, but a space between the two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book honestly explores the various 'between' spaces we can find ourselves in: the waiting, exile, wilderness, the storm and the pit. Within each chapter the different types of spaces are explored through scripture, the experience of individuals and how we can intentionally embrace the space at different times of the year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of us are living through this COVID season and at some point many of us will have felt like we're in the wilderness and that we've been through a violent storm. The positive invitation to reflect on these spaces is not there for us to endure the pain and anguish that we've been through again, but a challenge to honestly dialogue with God about them. In being completely open with God our eyes can be opened to the healing that still needs to take place, but also we can start to recognise the spiritual growth that has comes from these times. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a year that will be full of these 'space between' times, this book is an apt resource and encouragement that we are not alone in experiencing these seasons. Jesus, the one who has experienced all these spaces, is constantly faithful and present in those times with us. In the knowledge of this we should not live in fear, but hope. In this journey of life we are not able to 'mind the gap', but with God's help we can step into each day knowing that he is there in the midst of them and will lead us on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Jo McKee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Richard Frost, May 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiminal places: the place on the threshold of what comes next and, in this book, Mark Bradford claims that most of life is lived in this ‘space between’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark Bradford explains this space as being one which carries grief, consolation, ambiguity and loss of control, to name but a few common characteristics. ‘It’s a hard place to be in,’ he writes, ‘because we each arrange our lives of the sake of predictability and control, comfort and security – and the ‘space between’ offers none of those.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, fear not, this is not a depressing book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy describing experiences from the life of Jacob and many others in the Bible, interspersed with examples from his own life and people known to him who have made specific contributions, Mark Bradford explores this important but complex area in a readable and accessible way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe explores what he calls the ‘disruptive seasons’ of waiting, exile, wilderness, storm and the pit. This exploration draws on a wide range of other writers (notably Walter Brueggemann and Richard Rohr) and also links in with examples from sacred scriptures, such as the Psalms, and sacred stories of saints, old and modern from St John of the Cross to Terry Waite. The practical suggestions he makes are helpful: especially those in the closing chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worthwhile read for anyone stuck in the current space between what was pre-pandemic normality and what is still too come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Frost is the author of\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/products\/life-with-st-benedict-the-rule-re-imagined-for-everyday-living\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife with St Benedict\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003eand writes a blog at\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/workrestpray.com\/\"\u003eworkrestpray.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e"}
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{"id":2439828766820,"title":"The Psalms: A commentary for prayer and reflection","handle":"the-psalms-a-commentary-for-prayer-and-reflection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe psalms are Israel's prayer book. Their origins are in many cases shrouded in mystery. We cannot be sure how they were selected or collected or how most were used. They cover the whole sweep of Israel's history and spirituality echoing the very earliest periods of the nation's life right up to the laments of the Babylonian exile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey speak of the joy of pilgrimage to Jerusalem; they tell of great victories and defeat, of individual achievement and failure, of release and deliverance, of love for the law and repentance from sin, of a God at work in nature and throughout the nation's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovering all 150 Psalms, these bite-sized devotions, which were first published in BRF's Guidelines Bible reading notes series, have been revised and expanded. They draw on Henry Wansbrough's years of living and working in the Middle East to provide insight into the historical, literary and cultural background of the Psalms as well as showing how these ancient texts can still guide and inspire you in your Christian walk today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDom Henry Wansbrough OSB is based at Ampleforth Abbey, teaching at Ampleforth school and currently serving as Alexander Jones Professor of Biblical Studies at Liverpool Hope University. He is a contributor to Guidelines Bible reading notes and is a former Master of St Benet's Hall, Oxford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Alexander Murray, University College, Oxford\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book’s two most striking qualities complement each other. One is its author’s knowledge. Event to those otherwise unacquainted with Fr Henry and his work, it is obvious that he is thoroughly conversant with the Hebrew language and environment. He never lets us forget that the psalms began life in Hebrew. He often clarifies a word by giving us its Hebrew original and, where he thinks it constructive to do so, he offers his guess as to a psalm’s original context. This easy familiarity extends to the psalm’s physical environment. A good example is on p.176, but it is one of many, unobtrusively dropped in to the exposition to make it clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second quality is complementary to it. It is clarity of exposition. The reader never has to look back to see what a sentence means. One educational publisher I knew made it a rule not to publish books unless the author was a practising teacher. I do not know how much teaching Fr Henry now does, but his writing style is such that he must often have had to explain potentially obscure points to students still in their teens. His book is an ‘easy read’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFr Henry has said a lot, and from a lot of angles, within the limits of a short book. I am delighted to have it in my library, have already often turned to it, and I am sure I will go on doing so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Alexander Murray, University College, Oxford\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-01-18T15:25:39+00:00","created_at":"2019-01-18T15:25:40+00:00","vendor":"Henry Wansbrough","type":"Paperback","tags":["Biblical engagement","Devotional","For individuals","Mar-14","Prayer"],"price":999,"price_min":999,"price_max":999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":21770228039780,"title":"Paperback","option1":"Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781841016481","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Psalms: A commentary for prayer and reflection - Paperback","public_title":"Paperback","options":["Paperback"],"price":999,"weight":231,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781841016481","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781841016481-l.jpg?v=1549043116"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781841016481-l.jpg?v=1549043116","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":3238881984651,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":650,"width":427,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781841016481-l.jpg?v=1549043116"},"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":650,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9781841016481-l.jpg?v=1549043116","width":427}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe psalms are Israel's prayer book. Their origins are in many cases shrouded in mystery. We cannot be sure how they were selected or collected or how most were used. They cover the whole sweep of Israel's history and spirituality echoing the very earliest periods of the nation's life right up to the laments of the Babylonian exile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey speak of the joy of pilgrimage to Jerusalem; they tell of great victories and defeat, of individual achievement and failure, of release and deliverance, of love for the law and repentance from sin, of a God at work in nature and throughout the nation's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovering all 150 Psalms, these bite-sized devotions, which were first published in BRF's Guidelines Bible reading notes series, have been revised and expanded. They draw on Henry Wansbrough's years of living and working in the Middle East to provide insight into the historical, literary and cultural background of the Psalms as well as showing how these ancient texts can still guide and inspire you in your Christian walk today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDom Henry Wansbrough OSB is based at Ampleforth Abbey, teaching at Ampleforth school and currently serving as Alexander Jones Professor of Biblical Studies at Liverpool Hope University. He is a contributor to Guidelines Bible reading notes and is a former Master of St Benet's Hall, Oxford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview by Alexander Murray, University College, Oxford\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book’s two most striking qualities complement each other. One is its author’s knowledge. Event to those otherwise unacquainted with Fr Henry and his work, it is obvious that he is thoroughly conversant with the Hebrew language and environment. He never lets us forget that the psalms began life in Hebrew. He often clarifies a word by giving us its Hebrew original and, where he thinks it constructive to do so, he offers his guess as to a psalm’s original context. This easy familiarity extends to the psalm’s physical environment. A good example is on p.176, but it is one of many, unobtrusively dropped in to the exposition to make it clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second quality is complementary to it. It is clarity of exposition. The reader never has to look back to see what a sentence means. One educational publisher I knew made it a rule not to publish books unless the author was a practising teacher. I do not know how much teaching Fr Henry now does, but his writing style is such that he must often have had to explain potentially obscure points to students still in their teens. His book is an ‘easy read’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFr Henry has said a lot, and from a lot of angles, within the limits of a short book. I am delighted to have it in my library, have already often turned to it, and I am sure I will go on doing so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview by Alexander Murray, University College, Oxford\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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Acts is the story of the birth of the church and the beginnings of its journey around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/collections\/upcoming-titles\/products\/the-peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day-matthew\"\u003eMatthew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/collections\/upcoming-titles\/products\/the-peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day-mark\"\u003eMark\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/collections\/upcoming-titles\/products\/the-peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day-luke\"\u003eLuke\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/collections\/upcoming-titles\/products\/a-peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day-john\"\u003eJohn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/collections\/upcoming-titles\/products\/peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day\"\u003eActs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Revd John Proctor recently retired as a minister of the United Reformed Church. He was previously based at Westminster College, Cambridge. The late Revd Dick France was an Anglican clergyman and a New Testament scholar and writer. He taught at the London School of Theology before becoming principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. Dom Henry Wansborough OSB is a monk of Ampleforth in Yorkshire. He is executive secretary of the International Commission for Preparing an English-language Lectionary(ICPEL). The Revd Professor Richard Burridge served as dean of King’s College London for over 25 years from 1993 to 2019. Revd Canon Professor Loveday Alexander is emeritus professor of biblical studies at the University of Sheffield, visiting professor at University of Chester and canon theologian at Chester Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew - John Proctor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a superb commentary by John Proctor. It combines the insights of more academic works with a clear set of interpretations. The writer explains about Matthew’s Gospel as seeing Jesus as the fulfilment of Judaism. As Proctor quotes, ‘The hinge of history hangs on the door of a Bethlehem stable.’ What is good about the commentary is the way its subtitles are a free gift to those who are preparing sermons, with sound-bite-like phrases that do neatly summarise the key teachings. Proctor sees a pattern in the gospel narrative, where word is followed by deed. He shows us that Matthew is a gospel which clearly spells out the cost of the commitment of being a disciple of Jesus. The book is an easy-to-read text which will be useful for both preachers and those who lead home groups. The use of prayers at the end of the sections of the commentary is a terrific idea, helping us to see that Bible study can be prayerful and hopefully transformative. The book enables us to see the familiar in a new way, and in those passages we have struggled to understand, it gives us clear help. A must buy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCavan Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark - Dick France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith its excellent introduction, this reissue of Dick France’s 1996 commentary on Mark’s Gospel still provides a valuable resource for Bible study. Insisting that the gospel should be read as a literary work, not just a collection of extracts, France anticipates Rowan Williams’ view that Mark delivers a unique encounter with the living presence of Christ. France’s Jesus is a divine action man from the beginning, his story a drama in three acts. Miraculous days in Galilee are swiftly followed by Jesus’ failed attempts to prepare his disciples for what lies ahead in Jerusalem. As antagonisms deepen, France anatomises the growing tensions around Jesus’ identity as the Messiah, emphasising the geopolitical implications of each stage of his journey. Five thousand Jewish men follow Jesus expecting military leadership only to receive a miraculous picnic. As his mission expands, four thousand Gentiles are given the heavenly crumbs from under their table. In Jerusalem, pilgrims from Galilee hail Jesus as the Messiah; a local crowd calls for his crucifixion. The commentary’s strength derives from France’s exhaustive knowledge of Old Testament sources, that net of meanings that shaped the life of Jesus and scripted his self-understanding. As the disciples struggle to understand poetic parables of the new Kingdom, France seems equally bemused. His action driven Jesus has no time to be loveable. Mary Magdalene does not even get a name check!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiana Barsham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke - Henry Wansborough\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you are interested in learning more about the context, language and focus of Luke’s Gospel in a very accessible manner, then this commentary is a strong starting point. Dividing the gospel into manageable segments, the author takes us through his interpretation of this account of Jesus’ life, with frequent explanations of particular episodes in the context of other Old and New Testament passages. A key strength is the easy-to-read explanations of certain Hebrew and Greek words, which do not interrupt the flow of the reading experience in any way. The comparisons between Luke and the other gospels are highly informative. I also valued the contextual information about Luke’s ability as a historian and the authors’ focus (both Luke and Wansborough!) on the role of women in the gospel. The writing style is extremely clear, and each segment is enhanced by a short prayer at the end for those who would like to approach the text in this way. A slight criticism is that, occasionally, the odd phrase sounds a little dated, but I stress that this is small point. This book would suit Readers and other lay ministers wanting an approachable means of learning more about the gospel either for themselves or for preaching purposes. A good opportunity to learn more than you realise in an easily-digested format.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBess Brooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn - Richard E Burridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth commentary, on John’s Gospel, is written by Revd Professor Richard Burridge, former Dean of King’s College, London. He describes it as one in which ‘a child may paddle but an elephant can swim deep’. The book begins with a detailed introduction and overview of the gospel, exploring themes, background and key words. The writing has an energy which excites the reader to ‘plunge in’ and learn more. This is followed by close commentary on the text, broken up into 107 small sections, each ending with a short prayer. The book is therefore suitable for both personal daily study and meditation and for reference. The commentary is very readable and a goldmine of interesting facts and comments, often referring back to the original Greek. The small sections, although self-contained, never lose the sense of being part of a greater whole. The book ends with comprehensive notes, references and glossary. For those who preach or prepare Bible studies this is an invaluable resource, and I would recommend it to fellow-ministers and students. Above all, it enables the reader to go deeper into the stories of Jesus: to ponder his identity as light, logos, shepherd and Passover lamb; to watch him turning water into wine and death into life and to encounter the Jesus who is Christ – and God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril McIntyre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActs - Loveday Alexander\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis elegantly written commentary, from a leading New Testament scholar, is highly recommended. 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A special boxed set edition brings together five best-loved titles in the series to mark BRF’s centenary. Matthew's gospel is clear, organised and practical, giving prominence to Jesus' teaching about life style and relationships. Mark’s gospel is the shortest of the four first century books which share the story of Jesus of Nazareth, and the most vividly told. Luke's gospel stresses how acceptance of Jesus’ message means a complete reversal of worldly standards of success. John's gospel is a sublime masterpiece that has fascinated theologians and mystics for centuries. Acts is the story of the birth of the church and the beginnings of its journey around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/collections\/upcoming-titles\/products\/the-peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day-matthew\"\u003eMatthew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/collections\/upcoming-titles\/products\/the-peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day-mark\"\u003eMark\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/collections\/upcoming-titles\/products\/the-peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day-luke\"\u003eLuke\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/collections\/upcoming-titles\/products\/a-peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day-john\"\u003eJohn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/collections\/upcoming-titles\/products\/peoples-bible-commentary-a-bible-commentary-for-every-day\"\u003eActs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Revd John Proctor recently retired as a minister of the United Reformed Church. He was previously based at Westminster College, Cambridge. The late Revd Dick France was an Anglican clergyman and a New Testament scholar and writer. He taught at the London School of Theology before becoming principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. Dom Henry Wansborough OSB is a monk of Ampleforth in Yorkshire. He is executive secretary of the International Commission for Preparing an English-language Lectionary(ICPEL). The Revd Professor Richard Burridge served as dean of King’s College London for over 25 years from 1993 to 2019. Revd Canon Professor Loveday Alexander is emeritus professor of biblical studies at the University of Sheffield, visiting professor at University of Chester and canon theologian at Chester Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew - John Proctor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a superb commentary by John Proctor. It combines the insights of more academic works with a clear set of interpretations. The writer explains about Matthew’s Gospel as seeing Jesus as the fulfilment of Judaism. As Proctor quotes, ‘The hinge of history hangs on the door of a Bethlehem stable.’ What is good about the commentary is the way its subtitles are a free gift to those who are preparing sermons, with sound-bite-like phrases that do neatly summarise the key teachings. Proctor sees a pattern in the gospel narrative, where word is followed by deed. He shows us that Matthew is a gospel which clearly spells out the cost of the commitment of being a disciple of Jesus. The book is an easy-to-read text which will be useful for both preachers and those who lead home groups. The use of prayers at the end of the sections of the commentary is a terrific idea, helping us to see that Bible study can be prayerful and hopefully transformative. The book enables us to see the familiar in a new way, and in those passages we have struggled to understand, it gives us clear help. A must buy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCavan Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark - Dick France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith its excellent introduction, this reissue of Dick France’s 1996 commentary on Mark’s Gospel still provides a valuable resource for Bible study. Insisting that the gospel should be read as a literary work, not just a collection of extracts, France anticipates Rowan Williams’ view that Mark delivers a unique encounter with the living presence of Christ. France’s Jesus is a divine action man from the beginning, his story a drama in three acts. Miraculous days in Galilee are swiftly followed by Jesus’ failed attempts to prepare his disciples for what lies ahead in Jerusalem. As antagonisms deepen, France anatomises the growing tensions around Jesus’ identity as the Messiah, emphasising the geopolitical implications of each stage of his journey. Five thousand Jewish men follow Jesus expecting military leadership only to receive a miraculous picnic. As his mission expands, four thousand Gentiles are given the heavenly crumbs from under their table. In Jerusalem, pilgrims from Galilee hail Jesus as the Messiah; a local crowd calls for his crucifixion. The commentary’s strength derives from France’s exhaustive knowledge of Old Testament sources, that net of meanings that shaped the life of Jesus and scripted his self-understanding. As the disciples struggle to understand poetic parables of the new Kingdom, France seems equally bemused. His action driven Jesus has no time to be loveable. Mary Magdalene does not even get a name check!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiana Barsham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke - Henry Wansborough\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you are interested in learning more about the context, language and focus of Luke’s Gospel in a very accessible manner, then this commentary is a strong starting point. Dividing the gospel into manageable segments, the author takes us through his interpretation of this account of Jesus’ life, with frequent explanations of particular episodes in the context of other Old and New Testament passages. A key strength is the easy-to-read explanations of certain Hebrew and Greek words, which do not interrupt the flow of the reading experience in any way. The comparisons between Luke and the other gospels are highly informative. I also valued the contextual information about Luke’s ability as a historian and the authors’ focus (both Luke and Wansborough!) on the role of women in the gospel. The writing style is extremely clear, and each segment is enhanced by a short prayer at the end for those who would like to approach the text in this way. A slight criticism is that, occasionally, the odd phrase sounds a little dated, but I stress that this is small point. This book would suit Readers and other lay ministers wanting an approachable means of learning more about the gospel either for themselves or for preaching purposes. A good opportunity to learn more than you realise in an easily-digested format.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBess Brooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn - Richard E Burridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth commentary, on John’s Gospel, is written by Revd Professor Richard Burridge, former Dean of King’s College, London. He describes it as one in which ‘a child may paddle but an elephant can swim deep’. The book begins with a detailed introduction and overview of the gospel, exploring themes, background and key words. The writing has an energy which excites the reader to ‘plunge in’ and learn more. This is followed by close commentary on the text, broken up into 107 small sections, each ending with a short prayer. The book is therefore suitable for both personal daily study and meditation and for reference. The commentary is very readable and a goldmine of interesting facts and comments, often referring back to the original Greek. The small sections, although self-contained, never lose the sense of being part of a greater whole. The book ends with comprehensive notes, references and glossary. For those who preach or prepare Bible studies this is an invaluable resource, and I would recommend it to fellow-ministers and students. Above all, it enables the reader to go deeper into the stories of Jesus: to ponder his identity as light, logos, shepherd and Passover lamb; to watch him turning water into wine and death into life and to encounter the Jesus who is Christ – and God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril McIntyre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActs - Loveday Alexander\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis elegantly written commentary, from a leading New Testament scholar, is highly recommended. There is a thoughtful introduction which provides a useful and comprehensive context, without overwhelming the reader with academic detail – although the author is clearly familiar with all relevant research and viewpoints. Thus, Professor Alexander provides Greek translations only when these illuminate the original meaning. Her deep knowledge of the text, and of the Bible generally, means she can provide an interesting and original insight for nearly every passage. To provide but one example, the shipwreck narrative of Acts Chapter 27 is beautifully amplified by cross references and allusions to the Book of Jonah and Psalm 107, while also emphasising Paul’s sacramental role during the journey. This commentary therefore enables all readers to understand the structure and purpose of Acts, the character of Luke its author, but above all the nature of the very early Church, the complexity of the first century Roman Empire, and the varied philosophies of the Mediterranean world. It is ideal for ministers who need a reliable guide for preaching and for Bible study groups, for there are points for reflection or prayer pointers after every pericope. Each reader cannot fail to gain in understanding how the Good News was proclaimed in those first exciting decades after the resurrection of our Lord.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlice Burdett\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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