John Barton
Praise for The Word
The joy of The Word isn't reaching its final conclusion, but the unexpected journey itself, told so well that it will engage those who have never set foot in churches as readily as the faithful in the pews
Peter Stanford, The Sunday Times
A book bejewelled with insight and erudition and compassion .... Ought to be of interest to anyone interested in what we mean by our words
Stuart Kelly, Scotsman
His learning shines through in every sentence
Kathryn Hughes, Mail on Sunday
The joy of The Word isn't reaching its final conclusion, but the unexpected journey itself, told so well that it will engage those who have never set foot in churches as readily as the faithful in the pews
Peter Stanford, The Sunday Times
A book bejewelled with insight and erudition and compassion .... Ought to be of interest to anyone interested in what we mean by our words
Stuart Kelly, Scotsman
His learning shines through in every sentence
Kathryn Hughes, Mail on Sunday
The joy of The Word isn't reaching its final conclusion, but the unexpected journey itself, told so well that it will engage those who have never set foot in churches as readily as the faithful in the pews
Peter Stanford, The Sunday Times
A book bejewelled with insight and erudition and compassion .... Ought to be of interest to anyone interested in what we mean by our words
Stuart Kelly, Scotsman
His learning shines through in every sentence
Kathryn Hughes, Mail on Sunday