Living by Grace

by William Hordern
 
A re-reading of this book that is almost 40 years old reveals how Hordern (the President of Lutheran Theological Seminary in Saskatoon when I began there) was incredibly perceptive to the state of the church and culture, and in some ways ahead of his time. A great reminder of what should be central to Christian life and thought.

The Age of the Spirit: How the Ghost of an Ancient Controversy is Shaping the Church

by Phyllis Tickle with Jon M. Sweeney
 
What in the hands of other authors could be dry and boring was made interesting and understandable by these two theologians/authors.  They cover the development of the detailed understanding of the Trinity, and how the place of the Holy Spirit within the Trinity shaped church politics for centuries.  They also suggest that we are in the midst of a major transition in religion, what is being called "The Age of the Spirit".  Fascinating stuff.

D-Day: from the Invasion to the Liberation of Paris

by Richard Holmes
 
Read in honor of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.  The best thing about this book were reproductions of documents, maps and memorabilia from the Normandy fighting.  Pictures also help create a sense of what happened in this turning point of WW II.

The Path of Celtic Prayer: An Ancient Way to Everyday Joy

by Calvin Miller
 
Essentially an introduction to Early Celtic spirituality, using the framework of 6 types of Celtic Prayer (Trinity, Scripture, Wandering, Nature, Lorica and Confessional Prayer).   Miller would be the first to admit he is no Celtic Christianity scholar, but nevertheless he has shaped a good introduction to this unique form of Christianity.