E. L. Mascall (1905–1993) is a hidden gem of twentieth-century British Anglican theology. By “hidden” I mean unfashionable: he did not seek prominence, avoided popularism and rhetorical sparkle in his writing, and—particularly in later assessments—failed to fit neatly into any prevailing theological narrative. He is remembered as neither a prophet, like Karl Barth, nor a storyteller, like C.S. Lewis. None of this, of course, counts against him—quite the opposite. Mascall was
Change used to come slowly in our area but in the past year or two hardly a Sunday has gone by without at least one visitor to church on a Sunday. I am pleased to report that the church family did well in meeting, greeting and welcoming our guests. Christmas of course brings more visitors to church than usual, and for a wider variety of reasons: some who attend occasionally during the year make a point of coming at Christmas; others in the local area come regularly at Christm
This is a summary of recent books read by Martin Davie, compiling his evaluations and the commendations of others. In this Edition One for the Other: Engaging with Nonviolent Atonement Theology by Andrew Campbell. A book that deserves to be widely read by ministers, theological students and lay Christians who are capable of engaging with a work of serious academic theology. Campbell shows very clearly that a traditional cross-centred view of the atonement leads Christians
