Matthew Fox

Advantages: Good excerpts, nicely arranged
Disadvantages: A few things missing

...and discerning eye. Crossan gives and example of how he translates: 'I seek to be at the same time minimal and poetic. For example, the twenty-one words of Luke 9:58 and Matthew 8:20 are verbatim the same in Greek. They are translated in the older and newer Revised Standard Versions with twenty-one words as, respectively: Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head. Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head. My own translation [operating within principles he explains, largely those of minimal and poetic] is this (with fourteen words): Every fox has a den Every bird has a nest Only humans are homeless.' This is a fascinating view and reframing of a traditional text, but is it in fact true to the meaning of the Gospel? Each reader must... Read review

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Advantages: Honest, personal insight
Disadvantages: a taxing read, a review cannot do it justice

..., there was no way of getting a photo. It was sheer intimidation. A punishment for being excluded. And, as if enveloping the ceremony in the sound of helicopters wasn't enough, the press went on to print horrible stories telling what a disaster the wedding was. I am pleased to report that both Michael and Tracy deny this, as do the guests. Already sickened by the press' attitude, I doubted they could get any lower. Astonishingly, they got much, much lower when Sgt William Fox, the father that Michael adored, died. This happened on January 6th, 1990. By this time, baby Sam was born. Michael, Tracy, Sam, Jackie (Michael's sister) and her son Matthew were travelling to visit William on his deathbed. They didn't make it on time, he died before they reached their flight. In this painful time, the press took it upon themselves to delve in to what... Read review

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Advantages: Sympathetic characters,interesting story
Disadvantages: The ending is possibly a bit predictable

...Catherine Cookson is, of course, one of our best-known and best-loved authors. I have enjoyed many of her books, and “A House Divided” did not fail to please. The novel centres on Capt.Matthew Wallingham, who is blinded during the last days of the Second World War.He returns home to his wealthy family, but it is not a happy homecoming. His father is ill, his mother very unhappy and his younger brother, Rodney, resents having Matthew around. Matthew’s only ally is his strong-willed gtandmother. Also, Matthew cannot forget Liz, the nurse who cared for him in hospital, and knows that he is in love with her…but could she love a blind man…or is it just pity she feels for him? Liz breaks off her engagement to be with Matthew, with devastating results. And then, the rivalry between Matthew and his brother Rodney, sharpened by Liz’s presence... Read review

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