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Brackney's "Baptists In Early North America: Swansea, Massachusetts (Vol. 1)" (Book Review), Mark Hanson

The Christian Librarian

A review of Brackney, W.I. (Ed.). (2013) Baptists in early North America: Swansea, Massachusetts (Vol. 1). Macon, GA: Mercer University Press. 415 pp. $60.00. ISBN 9780881464399

Joustra And Wilkinson's "How To Survive The Apocalypse; Zombies, Cylons, Faith And Politics At The End Of The World" (Book Review), Cynthia Hammell

The Christian Librarian

A review of Joustra, R., & Wilkinson, A. (2016). How to survive the Apocalypse; Zombies, cylons, faith and politics at the end of the world. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Company. 198 pp. $16.00 ISBN 9780802872715.

Quarles' "Illustrated Life Of Paul" (Book Review), Paul Roberts

The Christian Librarian

A review of Quarles, C. L. (2014). Illustrated life of Paul. Nashville, TN: B & H Publishing Group. 300 pp. $29.99 ISBN: 9780805494532

Dever's "The Lives Of Ordinary People In Ancient Israel: Where Archaeology And The Bible Intersect" (Book Review), Kathleen Kempa

The Christian Librarian

A review of Dever, W. G. (2012). The lives of ordinary people in ancient Israel: Where archaeology and the Bible intersect. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. 436 pp. $17.05. ISBN 9780802867018

Sweet's "Me And We: God’S New Social Gospel" (Book Review), Craighton Hippenhammer

The Christian Librarian

A review of Sweet, L. (2014). Me and we: God’s new social gospel. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press. 173 pp. $17.99. ISBN 9781426757761

Utter's "The Religious Right: A Reference Handbook" (Book Review), Armand T. Ternak

The Christian Librarian

A review of Utter, G.H., Storey, J.W. (2007). The Religious Right: A reference handbook. 3rd edition. Millerton, NY: Grey House Publishing. 503 pp. ISBN 9781592371136

Akala's "The Son-Father Relationship And Christological Symbolism In The Gospel Of John" (Book Review), John E. Palmer

The Christian Librarian

A review of Akala, A. J. (2014). The Son-Father relationship and Christological symbolism in the Gospel of John. NY: Bloombury T&T Clark. 248 pp. $112.00 (Hardback); $39.95 (Paperback). ISBN 9780567374141

Lagerspetz's "Trust, Ethics, And Human Reason" (Book Review), Rory Patterson

The Christian Librarian

A review of Lagerspetz, O. (2015). Trust, ethics, and human reason. London: Bloomsbury Academic. 158 pp. $34.95. ISBN 9781441184870

Book Review: Soul Care: Christian Faith And Academic Administration, Heather Hall Lewis

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

Soul care: Christian faith and academic administration. Edited by Heie, H. and Sargent, M. (2012). Abilene, TX: Abilene Christian University Press.

As the editors of this book state in the introduction, little has been written about how to provide effective academic leadership to a Christian institution of higher education. This collection of essays was written for an audience of academic administrators under the assumption that most individuals who find themselves in such a role have very little formal preparation for their responsibilities. Furthermore, academic leaders in Christian higher education in particular generally come into such positions with a great deal …

The Cry Of The Teacher's Soul, Cathy E. Freytag

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

Matthias, L.R. (2015). The cry of the teacher’s soul. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock.

In the current educational landscape, particularly in the West, myriad factors contribute to the challenges and difficulties teachers encounter on a daily basis. In the face of bewildering student concerns, high-stakes testing, and rigid accountability structures that often de-personalize the teaching profession, educators – perhaps more than ever before – are facing the very real effects of burnout. In The Cry of the Teacher’s Soul, Laurie Matthias weaves scholarly insights from theology, psychology, and education together with powerful, personal stories to provide a spiritually and pedagogically-sound …

Frontmatter, Paul Mojzes

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

-Dialogue between Finnish Lutheran and Russian Orthodox Churches
-Overhauling Interreligious Dialogue for Peacebuilding
-Christian Churches Thriving in Albania
-Contacts between the Orthodox of Bulgaria and Yugoslavia after WWI
-Four Book Reviews

The Process Of Religious And Political Rapprochement Between Bulgaria And Yugoslavia In 1920s And 1930s - An International Ecumenical Perspective, Priit Rohtmets, Radmila Radić

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

This article addresses the role of the ecumenical organization, the World Alliance for Promoting International Friendship through the Churches, in the complicated process of religious and political rapprochement between Bulgaria and Yugoslavia in the 1920s and 1930s. It argues that the Bulgarian and Yugoslav National Committees of the World Alliance formed a diplomatic channel for tackling the problems between the two countries, predominantly the question of Macedonia, but ultimately the rapprochement process between the two countries failed due to the outbreak of World War II.

Socioethical Challenge And Its Impact On The Bilateral Dialogue Between The Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Finland And The Russian Orthodox Church 1970-2014, Heta Hurskainen

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Review Of Elbasani And Roy's "The Revival Of Islam In The Balkans: From Identity To Religiosity", Hazim Fazlić

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

A First Timer’S Guide To The Acl Conference, Elizabeth Fairall

The Christian Librarian

This article provides planning tips, packing suggestions, and post-conference recommendations for people who may be attending the ACL conference for the first time. It also offers advice on what to do while at the conference.

Integrating International Students Through The Library Experience, Jeannie Ferriss

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

A Survey Of Children’S And Young Adult Literature Collections In Academic Libraries Of Christian Higher Education, Melissa Atkinson, Shan Martinez

The Christian Librarian

Children’s and young adult literature collections have an important place in an academic library. Most often, these collections go unnoticed by many in academia, who may regard children’s literature as irrelevant to the mission of the academic library. In reality, these important collections support institutional curriculum and include interdisciplinary resources used in many academic departments. Findings are reported of a survey conducted of private Christian colleges and universities regarding their management of children’s and young adult literature collections which seeks to identify current practices and procedures being utilized. Results from the survey highlight use, promotion, and management.

Creating An Institutional Repository, Nathan R. Schwartz

The Christian Librarian

Creating an institutional repository (IR) requires much forethought and planning. Setting up a university IR committee will help direct policy and collection goals, and will encourage faculty participation. There are many things to consider in design such as branding, policy, copyright, collection development, author submissions and discoverability. Publishing in an IR requires original works, and copyright issues arise, especially if authors wish to publish in other journals. Our IR goal was to promote scholarship and encourage faculty to create publishing profile space in SelectedWorks, which can become a virtual curricula vita. The ultimate goal is discoverability and open access contribution …

Comparing Institutional Repository Software: Pampering Metadata Uploaders, Craighton Hippenhammer

The Christian Librarian

This article highlights the key concepts of institutional repositories and identifies the strengths of Digital Commons and Wesleyan Holiness Digital Library products. Special attention is given to software structures and features, support systems, and factors that impact quality.

Libraries And Student Retention, Mick Williams

The Christian Librarian

Mick Williams presented the workshop “Libraries and Student Retention” at the June 2015 Association of Christian Librarians Conference. This article of the same name encapsulates key points that were shared during the workshop’s PowerPoint presentation on how academic librarians can actively promote student retention at their own institutions of higher learning.

Packard And Hope's "Church Refugees: Sociologists Reveal Why People Are Done With Church But Not Their Faith" (Critical Review), Craighton Hippenhammer

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

Frontmatter (The Christian Librarian 59:2)

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

Struggling Libraries Survey, The Tcl Editorial Team

The Christian Librarian

In January of 2016, the editorial team of The Christian Librarian (TCL)asked ACL members to participate in a survey entitled, “Survey on Struggling Libraries.” The intention of this survey was twofold: first, to provide an opportunity for members to share wisdom and insight with their colleagues regarding how they have made it through the challenges, and secondly, to know how we can pray for our colleagues.

Jeffrey And Evans' "The Bible And The University" (Book Review), Armand T. Ternak

The Christian Librarian

A review of Jeffrey, D. L., & Evans, C. S. (Eds.) (2007). The Bible and the university. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. 328 pp. ISBN 9780310234180

Kbusingye And Bone's "Born Anonymous: One Story Of Hope And Love In Rwanda" (Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen

The Christian Librarian

A review of Kbusingye, A., & Bone, L. (2015). Born anonymous: One story of hope and love in Rwanda. Fort Smith, AR: Bone Publishing Group. 183 pp. $12.95. ISBN 9780991300266

Blumell And Wayment's "Christian Oxyrhynchus: Texts, Documents, And Sources" (Book Review), Joseph Baumstarck Jr.

The Christian Librarian

A review of Blumell, L.H., & Wayment, T.A. (Eds.). (2015). Christian Oxyrhynchus: Texts, documents, and sources. Waco, TX: Baylor University Press. 756 pp. $89.95. ISBN 9781602585393

Bradley And Muller's " Church History: An Introduction To Research Methods And Resources, Second Edition" (Book Review), Rebecca A. Givens

The Christian Librarian

A review of Bradley, J. A., & Muller, R.A. (2016). Church history: An introduction to research methods and resources, second edition. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing. 214 pp. $30.00. ISBN 9780802874054

Cook's "Crucifixion In The Mediterranean World" (Book Review), Jill Botticelli

The Christian Librarian

A review of Cook, J.G. (2014). Crucifixion in the Mediterranean world. Mohr Siebeck. 522 pp. $76.60. ISBN 9783161537646

Stott's "The Grace Of Giving" And Wright's "The Gift Of Accountability" (Book Review), Paul Roberts

The Christian Librarian

A review of Stott, J. (2016). The grace of giving: 10 principles of Christian giving. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers. 33 pp. ISBN 9781598568738

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Wright, C. J. H. (2016). The gift of accountability: A short guide to financial accountability. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers. 39 pp. ISBN: 9781619707641

Kay's "The Glorious Revolution And The Continuity Of Law" (Book Review), John E. Shaffett

The Christian Librarian

A review of Kay, R.S. (2014). The Glorious Revolution and the continuity of law. Washington DC: Catholic University of America Press. 304 pp. $59.95 ISBN 9780813226873