- Hardcover: 96 pages
- Publisher: Candle Books; First Edition, First Impression edition (1 Nov 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1859852726
- ISBN-13: 978-1859852729
- Product Dimensions: 24 x 16.8 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 253,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In this volume the author expands on Martin Luther's exhortation from the Sermon on the Mount "Let the little birds be your theologians". He reveals lessons on faith from the feeding of ravens, on repentance from the migration of storks, on freedom from the flight of the eagle. Illustrated with full-colour photographs taken by the author during his travels throughout the world, he combines information about birds with biblical truths and personal anecdotes.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
John Stott is a well-known Theologian. In this book he expands on the words of Martin Luther "Let the little birds be your theologians". The book is well illustrated by pictures taken by Stott himself in his travels around the world.
Many of the pictures are taken in exotic places for bird lovers, such as penguins in South Georgia or the Snow Owl of the Canadian Arctic.
However, much of the material is "at home" in the UK. This is a nice insight into the beauty that lies on our doorsteps, including the centre of London where John Stott has ministered for many years.
The book also gives interesting glimpses into Stott the man, as he explains how he learnt his love of birds from his father. He relates the story of how, as a boy out walking being told by his father to "Shut his mouth and open his eyes and ears". One can easily imagine the scene of a father in the company of his son, listening to the boy's chatter but dispensing fatherly advice.
The book is classic Stott, powerful yet simple in its message. What it does best is to unpack some powerful lessons that are easily understood by the average man in the street.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you are a fan of John Stott's writing and preaching, you will be fascinated by his account of his lifelong fascination with birds. He took almost all of the photographs, and has written an interesting book, which includes the story of his 25 year search for the Arctic Snowy Owl, which he eventually saw at the age of 75, on his birthday, in 1996.
If you love birds, and have never heard of John Stott, you will be enthralled by his pictures and stories. While his book relates his Christian faith to his love of birds, I think the book would appeal to any birdlover.
Highly recommended.
Also recommended: the companion volume People, My Teachers; around the world in 80 years.
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