Robert W. Jenson

Added the book here just to pan it. The concept is charming, but I wonder who the target audience is. As Jenson admits in his forward, he is not always theologically correct in the conversations. Thing is, he doesn't correct adequately. When Solveig refers to Jesus as a second God, there is barely an acknowledgement, and not a pull back to correct understanding of the Trinity.
So, who would want to read this? Perhaps an indulgent relative, but not another child, nor a theologian, nor a show more religious educator.

If I were Jenson, this would embarrass me. show less

this book is very interesting, although sometimes it has a slightly overly-biased ecumenical agenda; I do think it has a lot of helpful things to say. Some of the theological concepts and ideas here are wonderful. Although the authors do appeal to Scripture, I think more appeal to Scripture would be even more profitable, to back up their assertions. However, I do recognise that their discussion is around discovering what Luther himself taught, and his theology, as opposed to the Scriptures. show more And of course for the appeals to Scripture, read Luther himself ! Very interesting, and helpful in the main. show less

In this extraordinary book, author Evelyn Bence has created a work of imagination that is wholly believable and inspirational. Here is Mary's journal as it might have been written by her, understandable to any modern woman, who ponders her place in God's grand story.

A series of discussions between an 8 year old and her grandfather on a number of faith related questions. The questions move between profound to silly (which adds to the charm). The book is a fascinating glimpse into how children think about their faith, and is highly recommended for anyone who regularly works with children at church.