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The Lutheran Handbook
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2005
A Fun Resource
The Lutheran Handbook has been a smashing success for it's publisher, Augsburg Fortress, and for good reason. It is funny, concise, thorough and well-organized. I am a Lutheran pastor and we have used this book as the basis for both adult education studies and ...
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The Resurrection of the Son of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, Vol. 3)
N. T. Wright
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2003
Magnificent Study of the Gospels.
When I first commented on N.T. Wright's books, I was new to Amazon and didn't do it under my own name. I'm signing on now, again, to say that he remains for me a giant among scholars. This particular book had an impact that I can't fully describe. A deep Christian ...
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Strength to Love
Martin Luther, Jr. King
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1981
Life changing
Timeless. As relevant now as what it was when it was written. Addresses the issues of hate and indifference and argues that the solution is love. Love does sound all too simplistic but it is one of the hardest things to face but its rewards are beyond words.
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The Prophetic Imagination, 2nd Edition
Walter Brueggemann
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2001
Discover Your Own Prophetic Imagination
Brueggemann has become one of my favorites. His straight forward dealing with the challenges of ministry is right on target and at the same time inspiring. His reality check approach is refreshing. His treatment of the inspirational is a solid reminder to all about ...
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Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1974
Praying with Christ
In this beautiful little book, Bonhoeffer guides the Christian to the Scriptures for lessons in how to pray. He affirms that the Lord's Prayer is the primary prayer of the Christian, which he asserts contains every prayer that a Christian ought to pray. Bonhoeffer also ...
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The New Testament and the People of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God)
N. T. Wright
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1992
Tom Wright = the best Bible expositor out there
Bishop N.T. Wright's The New Testament and the People of God is a marvelous work of exegesis. Unlike his 'for everyone' Bible studies which are filled with contemporary references and language, his series of scholarly tomes-of which this is one of three--are not for ...
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Jesus and the Victory of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, Volume 2)
N. T. Wright
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1997
Jesus and THe Victory of God
It is a very comprehensive and informative book. Apart from all the critics, Wright has provided a much needed balanced overview of recent writings re the Historical Jesus and outlines a challenging pisture of the Central message of christianity.
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Good Grief
Granger E. Westberg
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2004
Art
I worked for Hospice Austin and we used this book in our grief counseling groups. It is an excellent guide to the stages of the grieving process.
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Creating a Healthier Church: Family Systems Theory, Leadership, and Congregational Life (Creative Pastoral ...
Ronald W. Richardson
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1996
Must read!
If you've read, "Generation to Generation" by Edwin Friedman or are familiar with "family systems theory" you'll understand of the value of "Creating a healthier Church". Richardson playfully compares two Churches "Valley view" and "Third Church" to juxtapose healthy ...
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Grieving the Death of a Mother
Harold Ivan Smith
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2003
Excellent it really helped me
I purchased this book shortly after losing my dear Mom. She died suddenly after an angioplasty went wrong in the hospital. Reading this book really helped me cope with my loss. I cannot exactly pinpoint why it helped but it did. I think that probably reading the words ...
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Jesus and Nonviolence: A Third Way (Facets)
Walter Wink
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2003
One of The Best of Walter Wink
This short book is a very good introduction to Analytic/Historic Christianity, that movement which considers the life of first-century, Roman-dominated faithfuls, their language and its often-flawed translation[s]. In other works Wink may seem obscure, but not here. ...
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The Student Bible Atlas
Tim Dowley
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2005
Excellent Companion to Bible for Both Child and Adult!
This is definitely a worthy purchase if you have a child and as well if you (admit it) still get mixed up a bit with Middle East geography, especially when it comes to what an area was called years ago and what its present-day name is. When you read a passage to your ...
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Water, Come Down!: The Day You Were Baptized
Walter Wangerin
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1999
Beautiful pictures!
I purchased this book for the baby of a close friend and recently for my own grandson for his Baptism. It is beautifully illustrated and it brought my daughter to tears with its description of the special day. I would highly reccomend this book.
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The Friendship Factor: How to Get Closer to the People You Care for
Alan Loy McGinnis
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2004
A word from the wise.
This book gave me brilliant insight into freindships and relationship building. It is a real privaledge to be able to learn from Alan McGinnis the keys to good frindships. These are tried and proved priciples and I thought the value placed on true fiendship and the ...
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Antagonists in the Church: How to Identify and Deal With Destructive Conflict
Kenneth C. Haugk
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1988
Helps you keep your sanity when undermined
I attended an outreach conference. This book was the first to sell out on the book table. Pastors think they are called to keep everyone happy. They have no idea about dysfunctional antagonists who first put you on a pedestal and then tear you down later when you ...
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