Cover Story: Emily Swan and Ken Wilson publish ‘Solus Jesus: A Theology of Resistance’

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Christians from the Margins Reclaiming Christianity

COVER STORY—”If you read one book this year about the future of Christianity, then choose this book.” This week, that’s the first line in our news release about this remarkable new book, Solus Jesus: A Theology of Resistance. Best-selling Christian writer Brian McLaren opens this new book by Emily Swan and Ken Wilson by urging his loyal readers to spread the news about this new book. “Solus Jesus challenges us to see the authoritative Jesus in a fresh light, so that his life, message, death, and rising summon us to live in a new way as individuals and congregations,” Brian writes.

That strong recommendation is shared by journalist and author Deborah Jian Lee. She is nationally known for covering efforts by Christians from the margins—who she describes as “people of color, women and queer”—to re-envision Christianity as an inclusive community. Deborah wrote a Foreword to this new book. “Drawing from personal experience and those who have long carved out theologies far from power, Swan and Wilson show how Solus Jesus can open a portal to the divine communion that is possible between all people,” Deborah writes.

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Legacy of Roseanne’s Courage

GOD SIGNSThis week, Suzy Farbman introduces us to the Harrington family. To this day, they are inspired by daughter-sister-and-aunt Roseanne, whose amazing courage and confident grace guided her even in the midst of a battle with cancer. Millions of American families have grappled with this a diagnosis that suddenly seems to change everything. The Harringtons—at Roseanne’s urging—were committed to reaching as many family goals as possible. Roseanne’s legacy is an example that continues to inspire them.

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Holidays

BIRTHDAY OF HAILE SELASSIE—Rastafari around the world—estimated to number 700,000 to 1 million—hold Nyabingi drumming sessions and celebrate the birthday anniversary of Haile Selassie I.

PIONEER DAYAcross the state of Utah and in Mormon communities worldwide, Pioneer Day marks the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into Salt Lake Valley. Parades, fireworks, rodeos, carnivals and more accompany festivals in Utah—and also in Colorado, New Mexico, Hawaii and Canada.

HOT DOG! Enjoy our story about July’s many food festivals, which also include ice cream, chocolate and fried chicken.

Want to see all the holidays? www.InterfaithHolidays.com

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Front Edge Publishing

HOW DO YOU FORMAT A MANUSCRIPT? That’s one of the most common questions we hear from writers. This week, Front Edge Production Manager Dmitri Barvinok lists four simple ways you can clearly and concisely express your author intent in an easy-to-accept manuscript. Plus, along with this column, there’s also a great classic photo of author Thomas Wolfe with one of his legendary manuscripts that you’ll likely want to see—and may want to share with friends.

Want to learn more about publishing today? Please, share this home address with friends: www.FrontEdgePublishing.com

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FAITH & FILM

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ED McNULTY, for decades, has published reviews, magazine articles and books exploring connections between faith and film. Most of his work is freely published. Ed supports his work by selling the Visual Parables Journal, a monthly magazine packed with discussion guides to films. This resource is used coast-to-coast by individuals who love the movies and by educators, clergy and small-group leaders.

Among Ed’s free reviews and columns are:

Click the images to read Ed’s review of Shock and Awe.

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