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Author Feature: Paula Gooder
Paula Gooder is a speaker and writer on the Bible, particularly on the New Testament. She began her working life teaching for twelve years in ministerial formation, first at Ripon College Cuddesdon, Oxford, and then at the Queen’s Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education in Birmingham. Following this she spent around eight years as a speaker and writer in biblical studies travelling the country and seeking to communicate the best of biblical scholarship in as accessible a way as possible. After that she spent six years working for the Bible Society as their Theologian in Residence and then for the Birmingham Diocese as their Director of Mission Learning and Development. She is currently the Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Journalling the Psalms: A Guide for Reflection & Prayer A thoughtful guide to prayer and reflection on the Psalms with plenty of space for journalling. In this beautifully designed hardback journal, theologian Paula Gooder leads readers through fifteen favourite Psalms, offering insight and tips on how to pray and reflect on some of the most profound poetry in the Hebrew Scriptures. After a brief introduction to the history and context of each one, Paula invites readers to stand back and contemplate the Psalm as a whole, before zooming in to pick up on fascinating details and posing searching questions to deepen our understanding of God and ourselves. Paula selects some of the most well-loved Psalms for the journal, including Psalms 1, 23, 42, 88, 139, 145 and 150. Lined pages face each Psalm, with in-text boxes for journalling following each question.
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Hb | 192 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON REF 5405 RRP £14.99 Aslan £12.99 PRE-ORDER: Publishes 18th February
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The Tell It Together Gospel: Mark
Paula Gooder & Bob Hartman A fresh new translation of Mark's Gospel by renowned Biblical scholar Dr Paula Gooder, with interactive storytelling tips from well-known children's author and performer Bob Hartman (author of the bestselling Lion Storyteller Bible). Ideal for use in churches, in allage worship, in children's groups and at home.
Phoebe
Paul's letter to the church in Rome was given to Phoebe of the church at Cenchreae, who he refers to as a deacon and patron of many. But who was she? As her first novel, Biblical scholar and bestselling author Paula Gooder tells Phoebe's story; who she was, the life she lived and her 1st Century faith. Open up Paul's theology, the cultural pressures that shaped it, and the life of the early church. Rigorously researched and packed theological footnotes and Bible references for further reading, this is a book for those who want to engage deeply and imaginatively with Paul's theology, by one of the UK's foremost New Testament scholars.
Pb | 320 pgs | HODDER & STOUGHTON REF 2768 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.49
