Description
This inspiring York Course on John's Gospel, the most mysterious of all the gospel accounts of the life of Christ, invites us to meet Jesus afresh . . . an ideal study for Lent or any time of the year
About the Author
David Wilbourne (Author) DAVID WILBOURNE was Assistant Bishop of Llandaff from 2009 until 2017, and previously worked as chaplain to two Archbishops of York, John Habgood and David Hope. He is a frequent after-dinner speaker, radio and TV broadcaster, guest preacher, and retreat and conference leader. Renowned for his ability to strike a balance between the humorous and the poignant, his many books include John Habgood's biography, Just John and Shepherd of Another Flock: The Charming Tale of a New Vicar in a Yorkshire Country Town -which was hailed by the TLS as 'glorious'.
Reviews
You Can Be Serious! is both vintage and fresh David Wilbourne. It provokes conversation and prayer about each of Lent's Gospel readings, drawing from Bishop David's own study and pastoral experience, as well as the deep wells of ancient and contemporary wisdom. David's gift is to enable us to see again the face of Jesus delightfully present with us through our Lent journey. -- Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich on YOU CAN BE SERIOUS!
The York Courses format is tried and tested . . . Leading us in theology and ecclesiology are a mix of activist and academic, also ecumenical [contributors]. The sessions are scholarly but not inaccessible . . . a clear outline of "environmental justice" . . . An ideal resource for individuals or groups. * New Directions on CARING FOR CREATION (2021) *
Accessibly weaves substantial theology with Bible study, emphasizing that we need to unfamiliarize ourselves with the Bible, letting its sheer strangeness jolt us. Plenty of personal glimpses and fascinating detail include an Orthodox priest protesting that a prostitute is not a sinner, but an icon in the dustbin . . . * Church Times on GOD HAS NO FAVOURITES *
One health warning: avoid this course if the Psalms hardly feature in your acts of worship, because anyone completing it will be an enthusiast for their wider and more central use. * Church Times on THE PSALMS (2016) *
Book Information
ISBN 9781915843005
Author The Rt Revd David Wilbourne
Format Paperback
Page Count 28
Imprint York Courses
Publisher SPCK Publishing