Zoë Bennett gave a guest lecture at our study week in January 2014 where she introduced some of the key themes of her, then, new book.
I recommend this book to anyone looking to connect the Bible to contemporary issues. She juxtaposes 21st century practical theology with the work of leading nineteenth-century public ‘theologian’, John Ruskin. Better known to many for his contribution as an art critic, Bennett offers a fascinating analysis of his method of deploying the Bible in public issues. This leads to a very helpful discussion of how Christian commentators might develop their own use of biblical materials.