{"product_id":"the-blurred-cross-a-writers-difficult-journey-with-god-9781540967435","title":"The Blurred Cross: A Writer's Difficult Journey with God","description":"In early 2022, esteemed New Testament scholar Richard Bauckham nearly lost his ability to read--an alarming prospect for a man who considers reading, writing, and scholarly work to be his vocation from God. Despite it being one of the most difficult times of his life, it was also a period in which Bauckham felt closest to God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this beautifully written book, Bauckham combines memoir, theological and biblical reflection, and poetry to offer profound insight into God's providence amid life's difficulties. He discusses relevant aspects of his earlier life, delves into the time when his eyesight began to deteriorate, and reflects on issues that arose during that period. The book also includes generous amounts of Bauckham's own poetry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout his experience, Bauckham maintained a close relationship with God and drew nearer to him. His journey with God during this time led him to contemplate God's purpose for his life and how he can live in a way that reflects his overwhelming sense of gratitude. He shares his story as a way of encouraging others in their own unique walk with God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Bauckham\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Cambridge) is emeritus professor of New Testament at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and senior scholar at Ridley Hall, Cambridge. He is a fellow of the British Academy and the author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eWho Is God?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGospel of Glory\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Testimony of the Beloved Disciple\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Christian World around the New Testament\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Jewish World around the New Testament\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Jesus and the Eyewitnesses\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baker Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50555580645650,"sku":"9781540967435","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7fc93098-44f3-47ac-abac-33ee3c5eb871.jpg?v=1737237068","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-blurred-cross-a-writers-difficult-journey-with-god-9781540967435","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}