The Screwtape Letters

I have read The Screwtape Letters more than once, and benefit from reading them every time.  I recently purchased the audio version (dramatized) from Focus on the Family.  It is simply one of the best audio theater type productions I have ever heard.  "Screwtape," the senior devil in this great book, is played by the gentleman who played Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.  He is astounding, and does an amazing job as Screwtape.  If you spend time in the car, or if you have children old enough not to be scared our of their wits (it is intense at times), this would be a great purchase.  On a more serious note, this work by Lewis is simply a wonderful work on the nature of the Christian life and the nature of temptation.  Ultimately, it is a excellent work on the spiritual life, and how to live a faithful life.  If you have never read it, put it on your list!

Details

Category: Recommended Reading Recommended Reading

Published: 19 January 2011 19 January 2011

Hits: 4514 4514

The Gospel and the Mind Web Site

I am happy to share that The Gospel and the Mind is now available.  Crossway (the publisher) is now filling orders, as is Amazon (or they will be any day).  I am also pleased to share that a friend has been kind enough to help put together a web site for the book: www.thegospelandthemind.com.  The site has a good bit of information about the book, and features video interviews with yours truly.  If you do read the book, I hope you enjoy it.  And if you do read it I would love to hear your thoughts.  Blessings to you as this important season approaches!

Details

Category: Recommended Reading Recommended Reading

Published: 15 November 2010 15 November 2010

Hits: 4558 4558

Augustine on Scripture and Speculation

It is too much fun to have a reason to wade through Augustine.  In his The Trinity, Augustine says the following about our need to attend to Scripture.  He writes:

"No, in this matter we have the authority of God's scriptures, which our minds should not stray from, the solid foundation of divine utterances whcih we must not leave, to plunge down the steep slopes of our own guesswork into places where neither our senses can guide us nor the clear reason of truth can enlighten us."

The Trinity, III.22.

Details

Category: Recommended Reading Recommended Reading

Published: 12 November 2010 12 November 2010

Hits: 4611 4611

A.J. Conyers Book Launch and Dinner

I was blessed to get to know A.J. "Chip" Conyers when I was a Ph.D. student at Baylor University.  It is exciting to share that David Capes and Daryl Charles have edited a book of essays in honor of Chip: Thriving in Babylon: Essays in Honor of A.J. Conyers (Wipf and Stock, 2010).  With a Foreword by Jurgen Moltmann, and essays by Ralph Wood, David Lyle Jeffrey, Millard Erickson, Robert Sloan, Jean Bethke Elshstain, Dan Williams and others, it promises to be a wonderful book.  The book will be out in about one month.  As a type of book launch, and as a way to get friends of Chip together, there will be a special "dutch treat" dinner on Saturday, November 20th, in Atlanta, Georgia (during the annual Society of Biblical Literature meeting).  We are working out the details, but it looks as if it will be on Saturday evening for certain.  We will have copies of the book available, and we look forward to "launching" the book.  You are invited.  Look for more details.  If you are interested in attending, please contact me (Brad Green) at 731-431-5928, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Details:

· What?:  Book Launch/Dinner for Thriving in Babylon: Essays in Honor of A.J. Conyers (Wipf and Stock, 2010).

· Where?: “Pittypat’s Porch” restaurant,  25 Andrew Young International Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404-525-8228)

This is the link to the restaurant web site: www.pittypatsrestaurant.com

· When?: Saturday, November 20, at 6:00 pm.

· Who?:  Any and all folks who have an interest in Chip’s life and work (i.e., you do not have to have had some “special” tie to Chip to attend).  Please come and enjoy and celebrate!

· Why?: to celebrate the publication of this book of essays written in honor of A. J. Conyers.

· What to do?: e-mail me (Brad Green), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call me, 731-431-5928 to let me know you plan on attending.

· Price?: $30.00.  This covers everything except gratuity.

Details

Category: Recommended Reading Recommended Reading

Published: 07 October 2010 07 October 2010

Hits: 6421 6421