Oversized paperback edition, filled with wonderful behind the scene and series photos (color and b/w). Includes plot lines and interviews. A must have for any fan of Jeremy Brett and Sherlock Holmes.

Tell Me Your Name is precisely what the title says it is: a survey of the images of God in both testaments. It is not a theological work, not a history, not an apologetic. It is a brief (85 pages) work in which Dr. Zannoni identifies the similar and dissimilar names and images of God. He does not look at the entire body of either Jewish or Christian literature. He does not examine the liturgy of both religions. He identifies and examines most of the occasions in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament where some hint of God's nature is revealed though the words which stand for God--and in Hebrew there are perhaps three score different names for God. The use of "Hebrew Bible" and "New Testament" suggest that Dr. Zannoni is sensitive to the theological and historical differences between the two religions. He is aware that what Christians refer to as the Old Testament is not the Jewish choice of words. Indeed, he is extremely knowledgeable about and sensitive to Judaism, the chief source of Christianity. He denies the theological belief that the Torah (the five books of Moses) is but a prologue to Christianity. He regrets the tendency of Christians over the past two millennia to insist that Judaism and Jewish sacred scripture has value only insofar as it "predicts" the coming of the messiah . Judaism, as far as Dr. Zannoni is concerned, has value in and of itself; as an authentic religion.

In the author's words, "Throughout its history, Christianity's attitude and behavior toward Judaism and the Jews has been painful and shameful, marked by ignorance, blame and persecution. " Zannoni works mightily to demonstrate the intimate association between the two religions. The work is divided into five chapters and an epilogue. This two paragraph epilogue does what one hopes epilogues do: it summarizes the essential point of the entire work. It ends with a hope--almost a prayer--that readers will have broadened their understanding of the metaphors and images of God. And it expresses the wish that the work "has rekindled the intimacy, awe, wonder and humility in your relationship with God, so that, like the prophet Amos and the people in the Bible, you can better 'prepare to meet your God.'"

A brief introduction to Chapter One reveals the origin of the phrase, "Tell me your names," in Genesis 32:22-30. Chapter One covers much ground, and like all the other chapters, does it succinctly. It tackles the problem of language-- in both testaments--head on. It frankly admits the impossibility of ever finding the definitive name, description, or, in Aristotelian terms, essence of God. We are left with only suggestive and imperfect metaphors. It deals with metaphor in such a way that even a neophyte to religious thought can grasp the problem.

Chapter II surveys the Hebrew words for God, e.g., Elohim, El Elyon, El Roi, El Olam, El Shaddai, and of course the name that Jews never utter aloud, Yahweh. Dr. Zannoni demonstrates what Jews call chutzpa, i.e., nerve, boldness, brass-- by explaining the cryptic phrase ehyeh asher ehyeh, often--but not always, translated as I shall be what I shall be. He also touches upon the problem of the Septuagint and the difficulty of translating Hebrew into Greek. He discusses the meaning of the Exodus from Egypt better than any Jewish source I have read.

From names for God in the Hebrew scripture he moves to images for God in the Christian scripture. Zannoni surveys inanimate images for God, animal metaphors for God, metaphors from the creation myth, metaphors from the concept of extended family or clan, from the language of war, from the language of prophets, from both feminine and masculine images. He even essays a discussion of Greek and Hebrew language and ideas about Wisdom, a discussion which is both challenging and fascinating. I must admit, though, I am not fond of his transliteration of the Hebrew word for wise. But transliteration from Hebrew to English is a migraine. After-the chapter questions in this chapter--as with all chapters--reveal that this work lends itself to discussion and to classroom use. I would like to be around when a teacher asks, "Is it shocking to use animal imagery to think of God?"

Through theological analysis of Biblical parables, Zannoni gradually assembles a chapter which leaves one with the feeling that no one metaphor for God is sufficient. This, of course, is one of his stated aims. Further, a hypothetical collection of all God metaphors would be inadequate. The problem of the limits of language is highlighted: ". . .our language remains limited when we reflect upon God."

Most of Chapter Four is devoted to the New Testament, squeezing out of parable, theology, story and contemporary understanding of that conundrum, that riddle: What is spirit and how do Christians appropriate it?

Zannoni's has immersed himself in contemporary scholarship , both Christian and Jewish. Indeed, his grasp of both is as profound as that of any of the other scholars of which I am aware. He has a felicitous writing style. His ability to deal with knotty issues so as to render them accessible to most is exceptional.

This work can be read with profit by scholars. And it will provide insight for neophytes into the theological tangle that has always accompanied God's names and images,

S. Samuel Shermis, Professor Emeritus Purdue University

I used one of the stories in the book to help my daughter with bedwetting and she was cured in a week. I have always known (and used) the power of metaphors (stories) in my teaching and so it was a delight to find a book that specifically addressed storytelling for children. The examples he gives in the book are great! This is a practical book. It reviews the work of Bruno Bettelheim and Milton Eriksson (the world experts on the value of storytelling) but you don't have to know about them to make good use of the book.

Having read books by various authors about the enigmatic Knights Templar and the ever mysterious Grail, each asserting a different spin of the so-called "facts" or proposing a particular pet theory, I was thrilled to get my hands on one book that not only provides carefully documented yet easy to read facts, but also shows us (to quote from the author)"how to distinguish between fact, sensationalism, and honest, informed speculation. This book aims to make the acedemic material accessible, as well as to take a fresh, up-to-date look at a selection of theories." Dr. Ralls' unique interdisciplinary approach makes for an informative and enlightning read about a historical era shrouded in legend, mystery and international intrigue. I found the extensive Bibliography very helpful, in addition to the Chronology of Events during the time of the Templars! I was also impressed by the heartfelt "tribute" to the Templar Grand Master, Jacques de Molay, at the end of the Introduction, as well as the unusual information about the Black Madonna, the Jolly Roger pirate flag symbolism, and the mysterious beginnings of the Order. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Get this book. The recipes are wonderful and well written. No Blah-blah. There are tidy little illustrations, and a nice section of basic components that are used throughout the book.

I bought the book at the annual UT press sale, where the employees said "He's been bringing us samples an they are wonderful!"

Polymath Gibson turns his natural (and high cultured) ebuillent curiosity on the way our historical understanding and theological approaches to Near Eastern studies have become moribound in a too thick discription biased by theological assumptions found in the massive exgetic industry of textual commentaries of OT. In Text and Tablet Gibson shows how considering in greater depth the evidience of Near eastern libraries and archaeology can show new possibilities. Like his widely admired and controversial cosmology, God and the Universe, (see our review) Gibson mind is fecund with suggestive and detailed ways to see old questions in fresh and astounding ways. This work is exceptionally important for academic and seminary collections with a focus on OT exigesis and Near Eastern Archeology. The work also addresses the philosophical issues in such interdisplinary work.

This book contains many challenging exercises which are right on track for the middle-level student of drama. The students enjoy the cooperative nature of most activities contained in the book. Teachers will find it easy to use and assess students' work thanks to the clear, concise directions and the included worksheets students use to plan the activities.

The index in the back also is extremely helpful in locating just the right type of exercise; entries are listed in categories such as "no preparation," "noisy rehearsal," "beginner level," and many other cross-references.

When I started teaching drama five years ago, this book was my lifesaver in planning classroom activities!

This is an excellent study on the contemporary stage director Robert Wilson. I have read Dr. Holmberg's book in pre-release. Prospective purchasers should take note that, contrary to what amazon.com says, the book is *not* out of print; it simply has not yet been released by the publisher. Last I heard from a local book store, it will become available in June of 1997. Charles G. Thomas, Cambridge, MA thomas@world.std.com

_Theology for a Scientific Age_ is easily one of the most rigorous, thorough, and wide-ranging attempts to engage historic Christian theology in light of recent advances in the sciences. As the subtitle suggests, the major thread which runs throughout the entire work is the transition from a static to a dynamic ontology -- substance vs. process, Being vs. Becoming. This fundamental philosophical shift has impacted every corner of theological thinking, and Peacocke takes great pains to elucidate the changes with rigor and detail.

Of particular note are the discussions regarding cognitive science and information theory. He suggests a model of top-down information input to describe God's activity in the physical universe -- not capriciously intervening and breaking the laws of nature, but respecting those laws and working within them to accomplish his purposes. The relationship between mind and brain is thoroughly explored, and applied by analogy to this model of divine action in the world. Even the thorny issue of the divinity of Christ is illuminated in a way that is deeply respectful of historic Christianity, while moving beyond the superstitions of popular piety. The discussion of St. John's logos as Meaning and Person is truly profound, deeply challenging to biblical literalists and scientific materialists alike.

Highly recommended.

This fascinating look into the world of developing and growing economies emphasises the LCD's inverted "u" shaped curve of Economic growth. Although written in 1954 this work is seen as the seminal study in the field of developmental economics and was the key factor in securing W. Arthur Lewis's Knighthood in 1963, and Nobel Prize for Economics in 1979.