William Austen is someone who can truly say that better days are coming. His life was dramatically transformed in 2007 by the grace of God and he received a divine commission as an evangelist and set out to spread the Gospel across South Africa. He is doing just that by […]
Books & Book Reviews
New edition of ‘I Just Saw Jesus’ book published 40 years after release of original ‘JESUS’ film
Forty years after the release of the original JESUS film, Jesus Film Project® is releasing an updated edition of founder Paul Eshleman’s book, I Just Saw Jesus. The new edition features a heartfelt foreword written by Eshleman’s daughter, Jenn Huff, as well as refreshed cover art. The book was officially released […]
World’s oldest-known Hebrew book now on display at Museum of the Bible
A recently unveiled exhibit at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, is showcasing what is believed to be the world’s oldest Jewish book. The 12.7cm by 12.7cm book was unearthed in Afghanistan and is comprised of Sabbath morning prayers, poems that tie back to the Old Testament, and […]
Book preview: ‘The Role of Judges in Nation Building’
Gateway News questions passionate nationbuilder and prolific author Thabo Sizo Mahlobo about his latest book, The Role of Judges in Nation Building 1. Tell us a little about yourself My name is Thabo Sizo Mahlobo. Husband to Nthabiseng Mahlobo for over 13 years, and a father to Noluthando, Neo and […]
New book: ‘The End Of Sacrifice’ — Is there hope for a world spinning out of control?
— Sponsored post — This intriguing book is a dramatic portrayal of the End Times, seen through the eyes of a Christian who has made his life’s work a detailed study of eschatology. Author Ted Berg deftly weaves it into current affairs like – Climate changeModern pestilences (Covid) World governments in […]
Former Miss SA, Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow on discovering your identity and purpose
Demi Leigh Tebow, wife of former US football star Tim Tebow and winner of Miss South Africa and Miss Universe titles in 2017 speaks to Relevant magazine about her new book A Crown That Lasts: You Are Not Your Label and her personal life journey Originally published in Relevant In […]
Book preview: Modern martyr leaves mark in African country he came to love — Charles Gardner
A Christian couple and their young family – passionate about the Gospel that brings freedom to the captive – dedicated their lives to the service of a strictly-Muslim country in North Africa. In the wake of 9/11, when New York’s Twin Towers were toppled by Islamist fanatics, some of their […]
Steve Maltz — ‘Now Everything Changes’: Book review
By Charles Gardner When a Palestinian flag is discovered flying on top of a remote hill in England’s beautiful Lake District, something is surely amiss. And it proves the trigger for one man’s search for truth in a world that has seemingly gone mad. A new book by prolific author […]
World’s oldest Christian liturgical book sold for over R72m
Originally published in Christian Daily The earliest known Christian liturgical book with the earliest complete texts of 1 Peter and Jonah was sold to an unnamed bidder on Tuesday at Christie’s auction house in London for £3.065 million (R72.125 million), according to reports. Called the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, the Coptic manuscript on papyrus paper […]
Artful Faith — My top ‘art & faith’ book picks and wishlist
A column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! As we journey through the intersection of creativity and spirituality, I’ve compiled a list […]