In the present century, from the twin towers to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is much to disturb our securities and beliefs. The Old Testament presents us with similar situations of bewildered suffering, and one persistent theme of response is that of lament.Honest Sadness examines lament as a means of articulating faithful incomprehension, and as a resource for what have been called communities of honest sadness. It traces the development of lament through the Old Testamen...

The Psalms form part of most church services yet the positive part they can play in the experience of worship remains largely hidden. This book seeks to unearth them and re-earth them in our lives and imaginations.Hidden in Plain Sight is a short and accessible resource for those who would like to see what relevance the Psalms have for contemporary worship and life experience. Unlike most works on Psalms, this book concentrates on the lived experiences that lie behind them...

In a region where the cradle of Christianity stood and where the church has had an uninterrupted presence, Christian mission is taking on new forms. These shifts are prompted by vast socio-economic, demographic, geopolitical, and ecological changes. This volume shows how Middle Eastern Christians are jointly exploring new paths in mission and how they are relating to other faiths, especially Islam. It paints an image of resilient and creative Christian communities with a costly commitment ...