Lent is almost upon us again …
(Ash Wednesday is Feb 18…)
I’ve been asked a few times recently to recommend some books on Lenten themes that churches might read and discuss this year during Lent. And since, I think reading and discussing books together is an important practice for the health and well-being of churches, here are 10 new-ish books that would be appropriate for reading and discussion during Lent. I offer each one with a brief explanation of why I have included it.
NOTE: I’m not recommending that any church or individual should read ALL of these books during Lent, but wanted to offer a range of options so that churches might have some flexibility in picking a book to read and discuss during Lent.
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[easyazon_link asin=”0664239285″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”douloschristo-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of Now[/easyazon_link]By Walter Brueggemann One friend recently told me that she will be preaching on Sabbath through Lent, and it occurred to me that a focus on Sabbath, one of the most important disciplines amidst the fast culture of the 21st century, is perfect for the season of Lent. Brueggemann’s book is a wonderful resource for helping us to understand and practice sabbath in our age.
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Great post. Would you consider putting the list of books up in an easily printable version? Thanks, Greg
Greg,
No problem…
Here you go:
https://englewoodreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ERB-Lent-2015-Reading-Guide.pdf
Also, going now to get this linked in the post as well…