We’re excited to announce a new monthly feature here at Canon:
Doug & Doug Dig…

“Say what?” Simply put, Mr Jones and Mr Wilson are going to choose one book from their current reading for us every month (taking turns every other month), and then we’ll offer that title at a discount. We’ll be posting their recommendations on the blog, so keep an eye out. The first selection (from Mr Jones) is Peace by Walter Brueggemann, and you can read Mr Jones’ thoughts below.

Smooth. That’s the effect of this Brueggemann reprint. The noted Old Testament scholar wonderfully blends together a theology of peace—shalom—in this contribution to Chalice Press’ series “Understanding Biblical Themes.” Brueggemann argues that shalom, as in “the covenant of shalom” (Ez. 34:25), involves both freedom and unity, and he traces that fascinating interaction throughout all of Scripture. “Shalom, shalom, when there is no shalom.” This work is strong on argument and style.