Parable and Paradox: Sonnets on the sayings of Jesus and other poems by Malcolm

Description: Parable and Paradox by Malcolm Guite This much-requested follow-up to Sounding the Seasons offers a sequence of 50 sonnets that focus on many passages in the Gospels: the Beatitudes, parables and miracles, teachings on the Kingdom, and the hard sayings - Jesus challenging demands with which we wrestle. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since the publication of the bestselling Sounding the Seasons, Malcolm Guite has repeatedly been asked for more sonnets. This new collection offers a sequence of 50 sonnets that focus on many passages in the Gospels: the Beatitudes, parables and miracles, teachings on the Kingdom, and the hard sayings - Jesus challenging demands with which we wrestle. In addition this collection includes:•A sequence of five sonnets on The Wilderness, exploring mysterious stories of divine encounter such as Jacobs wrestling with the angel.•Poetic reflections on music, hospitality and ecology.•Seven short poems celebrating the days of creation.•A biblical index pairing the poems with scripture readings for use in worship. Author Biography MALCOLM GUITE is Chaplain of Girton College, Cambridge. A performance poet and singer-songwriter, he lectures widely on poetry and theology in Britain and in North America. His poetry and faith blog: receives many thousands of visits every week. He is a contributor to Reflections for Daily Prayer and the author Faith, Hope and Poetry (Ashgate). Description for Sales People * A brand new and much anticipated collection from a top-selling author and performer. Malcolm Guite has a huge profile in the UK and in North America and is greatly in demand as a speaker.* As the poems from Sounding the Seasons are used in churches throughout the Christian seasons, these will enrich worship and scripture reflection for leaders and congregations alike.* A companion volume to Sounding the Seasons, now in its 6th printing in just three years. Details ISBN1848258593 Author Malcolm Guite Language English ISBN-10 1848258593 ISBN-13 9781848258594 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Imprint Canterbury Press Norwich Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 821.92 Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle Sonnets on the sayings of Jesus and other poems Publication Date 2016-05-27 Short Title Parable and Paradox UK Release Date 2016-05-27 AU Release Date 2016-05-27 NZ Release Date 2016-05-27 Pages 96 Publisher Canterbury Press Norwich Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97960027;

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