Thin books (1) ‘A little exercise for young theologians’

22 Feb

I have never forgotten the declaration by a much esteemed teacher of theology to me, a student: ‘This is the age of thin books and thin theology’. True, I came to love the theology contained in large volumes, such as … Read More »

Ten Terrific Tomes (9)  Walter Brueggemann, Theology of the Old Testament

29 Sep

This is not only a big book, it is a really huge subject and full of rich insights: Walter Brueggemann, Theology of the Old Testament, (Fortress Press, 1997). It is a work worthy of spending a long time with—it’s over … Read More »