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Review: Jesus and the Remains of His Day
A wonderful review of Jesus and the Remains of His Day
Jesus and the Remains of His Day: Studies in Jesus and the Evidence of Material Cultureby Craig A. Evans is a captivating collection of up-to-date essays on a number of archaeological discoveries related to the earthly ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. In this book, Evans helpfully exposes the misuse of archaeology in relation to claims about Jesus and early Christianity, and rightly seeks to demonstrate the usefulness of archaeology within the discipline of biblical studies. Evans is an accomplished scholar and his work here is consistently well-documented and easy to read—the latter being one of the most surprising aspects of the book given the typical flavor of similar works.
Jesus and the Remains of His Day begins with an excellent discussion surrounding some of the most recent archaeological work at Bethsaida and Magdala. The reader will find the discussion both engaging and enlightening, and it sets the stage well…
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Reflecting Eternal Light: Dante’s Spiritual Geography
By Carl Nellis, Editor Marsha Daigle-Williamson’s Reflecting the Eternal: Dante’s Divine Comedy in the Novels of C.S. Lewis, now available, traces the relationship between C.S. Lewis and Dante’s Divine Comedy. This is the second post in our series of excerpts from Dr. Daigle-Williamson’s book that show Lewis imitating and adapting Dante’s images and metaphors of … Continue reading Reflecting Eternal Light: Dante’s Spiritual Geography
Reflecting Eternal Light: C.S. Lewis and the Role of the Author
By Carl Nellis, Editor Marsha Daigle-Williamson’s Reflecting the Eternal: Dante’s Divine Comedy in the Novels of C.S. Lewis, available now, traces the relationship between C.S. Lewis and Dante’s Divine Comedy. This short excerpt comes from the book’s first chapter, “Lewis, Dante, and Literary Predecessors.” Dr. Daigle-Williamson illuminates the context in which Lewis understood Dante’s work, … Continue reading Reflecting Eternal Light: C.S. Lewis and the Role of the Author
5 Questions with Marsha Daigle-Williamson
Hendrickson Publishers interviewed Marsha Daigle-Williamson about her newly released book Reflecting the Eternal: Dante’s Divine Comedy in the Novels of C.S. Lewis. 1. Who or what inspired you to write about the connection between Dante and C.S. Lewis? To answer this we need to go all the way back to my dissertation in Comparative Literature … Continue reading 5 Questions with Marsha Daigle-Williamson
10 Questions with Michele Howe
Hendrickson Publishers interviewed Michele Howe about her newly released book Empty Nest, What's Next? What is your advice for readers just beginning your book? I would love for parents entering the empty nest season of life to try and forget all the advice others have told them, especially the false statement that parenting ends when … Continue reading 10 Questions with Michele Howe
Our Own Country
By Maggie Swofford, Marketing & Editorial Assistant “What’s your home like, Marguerite?” asked William. “I can’t describe it exactly,” said Marguerite. “But when I am living in a particular sort of way I say to myself that now I am in my own country. It is when I am living very simply, and rather hardly, … Continue reading Our Own Country
Heart Decisions
By Maggie Swofford, Marketing Assistant Excerpt from and personal reflection on Slaying Your Giants by Kent Crockett “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5–6 NLT) “God knows things we … Continue reading Heart Decisions
Interview with the Author of Slaying Your Giants
Hendrickson Publishers interviewed Kent Crockett about his newly released book Slaying Your Giants... What should the reader know before diving in to Slaying Your Giants? Be prepared to do whatever it takes to defeat the invisible giants that are attacking you. You will never live victoriously if you only read about how to solve a … Continue reading Interview with the Author of Slaying Your Giants
Expressive Silence before the Lord
By Maggie Swofford, Marketing Assistant Excerpt from and personal reflection on Sermons on Great Prayers of the Bible by Charles H. Spurgeon “For real business at the mercy seat, give me a homemade prayer, a prayer that comes out of the deeps of my heart, not because I invented it, but because God the Holy … Continue reading Expressive Silence before the Lord
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