[Kindle] Free---Brueggemann's In God We Do Not Trust

 

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In God We Do Not Trust Kindle Edition

by Walter Brueggemann (Author), Conrad Kanagy (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition

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This stirring series of essays by Walter Brueggemann represents the inaugural book for the new imprint, Santos Books.
Who better than Walter Brueggemann to inaugurate this imprint? Sinner? Undoubtedly. Saint? By God's grace alone. Walter once told me that he is disliked by progressives because he still believes in the old formula, that it is by grace alone that we are saved. And then he confided in me, “Conrad, I have to work to stay in that place of grace.”

And I love that old truth. Work to stay in the place of grace. For without the work there is but cheap grace. But without the grace, the work matters not. And is ultimately, expensive work.

Each of these essays in this book poignantly speak to the crisis of the current American church. Decades ago, sociologist Robert Bellah warned us of the development of civil religion in America. The merging of God and country. The legitimization of country by God. The validation of war and violence and racism and abuse and oppression in the name of Christ. While Donald Trump may represent among the worst outcomes of this combination, he thrives on its existence that has been part of our country's history since the beginning.

As always, Brueggemann begins with the Bible and ends with the Bible. And if your allegiance is to other than the Bible, you will find him offensive. But if your heart has been softened by the sword that lays bare the intends and motives of our souls, you will find in these essays great comfort.

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[pdf/Logos] latest issue of Themelios (49.2)

• both pdf and Logos version free (recent issues also free)
  

 

an international journal for students of theological and religious studies

• VOLUME 49
• ISSUE 2
• August 2024

Featured Articles

Editorial: What Makes a “Good” Theological Article?

by Brian J. Tabb

A Tale of Two Texts: How the Westminster Confession of Faith Was Changed by American Presbyterians to Reflect a New Understanding of the Civil Magistrate

by Kevin DeYoung 

 

[Kindle] Word Biblical Commentary & Word Biblical Themes

Word Biblical Commentary-- >80% off --HK$70@vol. 

Word Biblical Themes-- 50% off --HK$78@vol.

Guess which Bible Translations are bestsellers??

Bible Translations Bestsellers

Best of July 2024

Best of 2023

--data is provided by Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA)
 

• Whether last month or last year, the best selling one is, of course, NIV!
  
• The second is KJV! 
• ESV only comes third

Notable Textual Changes in the NRSVue NT

Notable Textual Changes in the NRSVue NT

• NRSV--has an update edition released in 2022. And here's some info on the changes.
• For me, the most notable changes are: John 1:18, Jude 5 and Mark 1:1. 

 

[Logos] Logos 10 Farewell Tour 2024

 

Logos 10 Features upgrades as well as Logos 10 libraries

• see what discounts you have...
• by "Farewell", they are not discontinue the software, they are moving onto the subscription model (see my post here). I still believe the book purchase mode is good enough for me!
  

[Logos] Noteworthy books of the month (Aug)

 

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The Law of Perfect Freedom: Relating to God and Others through the Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments. No other document has done more to shape the values of Western civilization. And yet, God's rules remain no less controversial today than when Moses presented his infamous stone tablets to the nation of Israel. Even now, their role in our courts and schools is under scrutiny and has sparked heated debate. But just as important as this public discussion is a more private question: How well do I live by the Ten Commandments?

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Ecclesiastes (Mentor Commentary | MC)

The book of Ecclesiastes, part of the wisdom literature of the Bible, can be a perplexing maze to interpret and teach. Full of apparent contradictions and much-debated Hebrew, the theme focuses on the gritty realities of life ‘under the sun.’ Richard Belcher approaches this book with the depth and care it needs, presenting solid guidance on the intricacies of interpretation—alongside continual comments on the practicalities of preaching.

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• Logos ebook

Fresh Eyes on Famous Bible Sayings: Discovering New Insights in Familiar Passages

What does it mean to “put on the full armor of God”? What does knowing “the kingdom of God is within you” have to do with relationships? How does Jesus’ use of the “Golden Rule” differ from versions of the rule found in other religions? Pastor Doug Newton answers these questions and more using Scripture-reading techniques readers can then use on their own to discover life-changing truths from the Scripture passages they know the most.

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•  Verbum

 

The Old Testament in the Light of the New: The Stages of God’s Plan

While the Old Testament books are directed to the people of Israel, they also bear great significance for Christians who can decipher in Old Testament writings the gradual phases of God’s salvific plan. In The Old Testament in the Light of the New: The Stages of God’s Plan by Stephen B. Clark, the author provides a comprehensive presentation of how and why the Old Testament forms part of the Christian Bible and offers a program for how to read the Old as a Christian—namely, in the light of the New.

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[Kindle] The IVP Bible Dictionary Series on sale

•  a "must have" set for MDiv in my seminary years... (now included in ES' Logos Academic package)
  
• The Kindle volumes are really cheap, US$18. I.e. for these "thick pillows," it's just HK$143@.