Christian Oliver Books

This is one of the most thoughtful reflections on the crisis going on in the Anglican Communion in print. O'Donovan helps the reader think about the issues in terms of Christian witness and vocation and argues that the "liberal" "rights" paradigm is not the best framework for thinking through this issue. Be prepared to hear a theological reflection which does not conform to either the "right" or the "left" ideological agendas. It should also be noted that O'Donovan does not take sides on the issue either.

Crisp's analysis of the Chalcedonian definition of the Incarnation and Christ was excellent and informatve, regardless of the level of theological knowledge of the reader. He is excellent in exploring and defending the Chalcedonian and Constantinople (681) definitions. He is adept in defending the definition from attack by three claims that "threaten" it.
Crisp is exceptionally logical, articulate, and methodical in his analysis. He offers both the theological student and the accomplished theologian much food for thought, while keeping his collection of essays to fewer than 200 pages. His references to other theories are excellent; his historical summaries are superb. An excellent book! Well worth reading!

This is a fasinating history of the Cane Ridge Revival. It is must reading for any student of Americal Revivals or anyone researching modern day revivals and their associated phenonema. You will learn things about American religious history you never knew and find a context for modern day events.

In our society, God is typically portrayed as male. What we tend to ignore is that God is indefinable, a mystery, and not a specific gender. "Heart Talks..." gives us another viewpoint of God- the feminine, nurturing side of God that loves us no matter what-like a mother or grandmother. Beautifully illustrated, the book has 10 Bible-Based prayer stories: "God Birthing the World" (Genesis1:1); "Mother God Watches Over You" (not even one sparrow will fall without God knowing it. Matthew 6:26); "Grandmother God" (Psalm 128:5-6). The adults' preparation guide gives suggestions for making these stories more meaningful for childen- related play activities, questions for reflection and sharing of feelings. Children are invited to jump up in Mother God's lap as she tells them a story from her wonderful book the Bible. As the story and reflection come to a close, they are invited to give Mother God a hug and whisper "I'll be back" as they slide off Her lap. This is a nurturing and comforting book for adults as well. "I'll be back, too".

This little prayer & guide book is a must have for anyone going to Lourdes, especially for the first time. The book and pictures are a wonderful preview of what to expect. The prayers are beautiful, in particular the Stations of the Cross.

"Matzoh Ball Soup" was given to me by a loving grandson. It touches the heart. This book will make a wonderful gift to and
from family members and all others who care for humanity. It makes you aware of the importance of loving relationships with each other.

Praying with a Passionate Heart by Bridget Mary Meehan and Regina Madonna Oliver (Ligouri Press,1999) is a practical guide to prayer,meditation,and scripture.Using examples from everyday life and experience,the authors help us realize that praying and living go hand in hand and can and should be a "passionate" experience. The book gives us instructions on how to pray and provides exercises to get us going.It also helps us carry over our prayer life into our daily life and our relationship with those we love -and those we dont love!Each author takes a turn letting us enter into their lives of prayer and good works.Readers will be glad they read the book and will be able to use it as a "textbook" for union with God and neighbor.Highly recommended.

Very practical and timely book for any Christian parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher...anyone involved in kids' lives. The authors are very much in tune with the dynamics of Christian families and they touch on every important point that you will want to know. You will grow in your own walk with Christ and will be a living, breathing example to your kids after reading this book and following its guidelines. Very inspiring book, very thought-provoking, and a wonderful "handbook" for anyone desiring to lead little ones to Christ. I highly recommend it both as a mother and as a Sunday school teacher.

I used to keep by feelings all bottled up inside. After reading this book I have decided to become more open. Why, just yesterday I told my wife she looked fat and that the casserole she made me for dinner tasted [bad]. Sure she ran out of the room crying, but it further validated my thought process that expressing feelings are a healthy part of any relationship.

After I get back from the shooting range I plan to tell my boss a thing or two.

This is an incredibly exciting book! It is very practical and extremely easy to understand. Miss Tirabassi shows the reader, through her personal experiences, that prayer is for everyone. Steeped in Scripture, this book will show you how you can harness the power of prayer and how you can become a more effective prayer warrior. She explains that through this process your relationship with God will become very intimate and personal. This book will challange you to stretch the parameters of your Christianity and it will challange you to take God at His word. This book has inspired me to take a serious look at my pray life and to make time for something that should be the most important part of each day. A must read for all Christians.