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METAPHORS FOR EVANGELISM Miranda Threlfall-Holmes Abstract: This paper identifies and critiques four key metaphors that have been dominant in shaping the Christian churches’ understanding and practice of evangelism historically, and which are still powerful today: rescue, battle, healing and teaching.
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Jun 16, 2011 · Against the negative stereotypes, this book argues that chaplains are a valuable resource to the Church. Embedded in places as diverse as prisons, hospitals, educational establishments and the armed forces, chaplains often encounter social trends well in advance of the institutional churches.
Jun 17, 2021 · Threlfall-Holmes concludes with what she terms “a hands-on hermeneutic” — entering into the text in a physical and creative way. Following the afterword, there are three helpful appendices on Bible translations, using the book in a group, and suggestions for further reading.
For example, it could focus on ‘How the Bible reads the Bible’; take a historical view; introduce your group to a range of contemporary methods and approaches; or address the question of why on earth we should take the Bible seriously at all in the contemporary world.
As a vicar, Miranda Threlfall-Holmes is used to being asked to recommend a book on how and why to read the Bible. Filling the gap between popular Bible reading notes and more academic books, How to Read the Bible is the book she'd give to anyone wanting to explore the Bible as part of their faith.
Chaplains and worked with the College of Healthcare Chaplains to help form the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplains. He holds a masters degree in chaplaincy and spiritual direction. John Boyers (part-time, Baptist minister) is the founder and international director of Sports Chaplains Offering Resources and Encouragement
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As a vicar, Miranda Threlfall-Holmes is used to being asked to recommend a book on how and why to read the Bible. Filling the gap between popular Bible reading notes and more academic books, How to Read the Bible is the book she’d give to anyone wanting to explore the Bible as part of their faith.
