Rowan Williams in Conversation

with Greg Garrett

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Pub Date 21 May 2020 | Archive Date 20 May 2020

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Millions have read his words or heard him speak.

Now here’s a chance to find out more about the man behind the books and speeches.

Be a fly on the wall as two friends – one the former Archbishop of Canterbury, the other ‘one of America's leading voices on religion and culture’ (BBC Radio) – talk about their shared passions and interests.

This is Rowan Williams at his most relaxed and personal. Listen in as he reflects on the vital pursuits that have characterized his life and ministry: among them, friendship, imagination, popular culture, faith and politics, prayer, and the blessings of sacred community.

Rowan Williams has made a unique contribution to the spiritual life of the English-speaking world. This eminently accessible introduction to the man and his thought reveals why.

Millions have read his words or heard him speak.

Now here’s a chance to find out more about the man behind the books and speeches.

Be a fly on the wall as two friends – one the former...


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The interest in the community to pursue religion in talks of everything about the beliefs of God.

To be able to connect with people and to grow together in forming relationships.
People engaging in speeches to get the society involved in a practice.
This is enable people to talk about politics and religion.

Both true life drama and cultures of all come together to show their events in life.

Become faithful and true to one another in all times.

The spoken ones have made a group of people to fall on the truth of their lifestyles.

A recognition to others for being courageous to share their lives with others.

A mark that stands there as a statue and to endure what it has to offer for the church.

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If you've ever wanted to be a fly (other insects available...) on the wall hearing a conversation that involves at least one theological heavy weight that you know of (I'd heard of Williams but not Garrett) then this book is for you. It covers a wide range of topics and has something for everyone. Williams displays his usual breadth of knowledge across a wide variety of topics, is insightful, humorous and engaging. The book is set out kind of like a transcript from an interview with each speaker's initials preceding their contribution. The book is far more accessible than some of Williams' more academic works yet not quite as indepth as his more popular 'mainstream' level books and Garrett's contribution is as compelling as that of Williams. In fact the only downside for me. is that alot is covered but in not quite the depth I'd like but then that probably fits the style of what is a more conversational book. There is much scope for further reading and study should you choose to do that but too often I found myself wishing the conversation would continue on one topic but they move on to another. If you imagine yourself in a coffee shop (tricky in coronavirus era) chatting to a friend for a few hours then you'll know you can cover a wide range of interests but none at any particular depth (although at times Williams' can write a single sentence and it 'feels' deep! I think it will suit a more popular mainstream level audience than those wanting more depth (who can choose from any number of books in Williams' and other writer's catalogues) but for that very reason it is a book which I hope will be read far and wide and for any who see Williams' as merely an academic they will find him far more engaging here. For those more academically minded...well...it's Williams...you'll want it in your library anyway and will enjoy the lighter more conversation tone. Highly recommended reading and should find its way beyond the borders of high street bookstores to church book stalls as well.


Thanks to NetGalley and SPCK for ARC.

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It's one of those books that makes you reflect and are full of food for thought.
I loved how the conversation flows and how the different topics are discussed making you feel like you were there.
It's not an easy and light read but it keeps you interested as you cannot help thinking about what you read.
i strongly recommend it.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

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