{"product_id":"the-blurred-cross-a-writers-difficult-journey-with-god-paperback","title":"The Blurred Cross: A Writer's Difficult Journey with God - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Bauckham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn early 2022, esteemed New Testament scholar Richard Bauckham nearly lost his ability to read--an alarming prospect for a man who considers reading, writing, and scholarly work to be his vocation from God. Despite it being one of the most difficult times of his life, it was also a period in which Bauckham felt closest to God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this beautifully written book, Bauckham combines memoir, theological and biblical reflection, and poetry to offer profound insight into God's providence amid life's difficulties. He discusses relevant aspects of his earlier life, delves into the time when his eyesight began to deteriorate, and reflects on issues that arose during that period. The book also includes generous amounts of Bauckham's own poetry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout his experience, Bauckham maintained a close relationship with God and drew nearer to him. His journey with God during this time led him to contemplate God's purpose for his life and how he can live in a way that reflects his overwhelming sense of gratitude. He shares his story as a way of encouraging others in their own unique walk with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A deeply personal account of seeing God's faithfulness\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn early 2022, Richard Bauckham nearly lost his ability to read--an alarming prospect for a man who considers reading, writing, and scholarly work to be his vocation from God. Despite it being one of the most difficult times of his life, it was also a period in which he felt closest to God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this beautifully written book, Bauckham combines memoir, theological and biblical reflection, and poetry to offer profound insight into God's providence amid life's difficulties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Not only is Bauckham a world-class scholar and a poet of wisdom and subtlety, but it seems he can write of a 'difficult journey with God' in a way that puts him alongside some of the great spiritual writers of the past. \u003ci\u003eThe Blurred Cross\u003c\/i\u003e has all the makings of a fresh Christian classic. You will finish the book profoundly grateful, not only to Bauckham for having written it, but even more, to the God who so obviously inspired it.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJeremy Begbie\u003c\/b\u003e, Duke Divinity School\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is striking in its vulnerability and clarity, as it weaves together the warp of human experience with the weft of scriptural study, theological reflection, and poetical imagination. The result is a rich tapestry that displays God's loving care, to encourage and challenge anyone who reads.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eElizabeth E. Shively\u003c\/b\u003e, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It is rare that a book by a scholar evokes a longing for a deeper faith, but in sharing his brush with blindness, Bauckham models the fruit of a lifetime of faithfulness. Bringing to his story the full weight of his immense intellect and literary depth, and sharing his own poetry and prayers, he gives a deeply personal account of seeing God's faithfulness and brings encouragement that testing is not in vain.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMariam Kamell Kovalishyn\u003c\/b\u003e, Regent College\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Bauckham\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Cambridge) is emeritus professor of New Testament at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and senior scholar at Ridley Hall, Cambridge. He is a fellow of the British Academy and the author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eWho Is God?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGospel of Glory\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Testimony of the Beloved Disciple\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Christian World around the New Testament\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Jewish World around the New Testament\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Jesus and the Eyewitnesses\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42736275193919,"sku":"9781540967435","price":28.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/7d99f64b35d0cab6bd2f9efd776f8c88.webp?v=1765146222","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-blurred-cross-a-writers-difficult-journey-with-god-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}