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New and Notable God of Surprises Gerard W. Hughes One of the most widely read and highly acclaimed religious books for over twenty years, God of Surprises takes readers on a spiritual journey of discovery and change. Gerard Hughes encourages us to realize the truth of Jesus’ words — “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field” — and suggests ways to find that treasure within ourselves. This newest edition also contains reflections by Hughes on his influential book and an appreciative foreword by Eugene Peterson. read more That All May Believe Carl E. Braaten That All May Believe brings an evangelical catholic theological perspective to bear on controversial issues having to do with the truth of the gospel, the ecumenical quest for church unity, and the encounter of Christianity with other world religions. Here Carl Braaten argues and demonstrates that a theology may be evangelical without being Protestant, catholic without being Roman, and orthodox without being Eastern. read more Prophetess of Health Ronald L. Numbers In Prophetess of Health Ronald Numbers scrutinizes Ellen White‘s life (1827–1915), from her teenage visions and testimonies to her extensive advice on health reform, which influenced the direction of the church she founded. The resulting biography is a fascinating exploration of an enigmatic religious figure. This third edition features a new introduction and two key documents that shed further light on White. read more From Midterms to Ministry Allan Hugh Cole Jr., ed. The distinguished contributors to this volume — ministers, scholars, and theological educators — share personal reflections on the sometimes-difficult transition from being a seminarian to becoming a minister. Based on their own life experiences, they address the two related but different “worlds” of theological school and ministry setting, each with its own set of expectations, values, challenges, focal points, and rewards. read more