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Dec 15, 2025

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Rev. Dr. Thomas Hermans-Webster

Rev. Dr. Thomas Hermans-Webster, an acquisitions editor at Orbis Books and United Methodist pastor, joins the conversation to curate a must-have list for theology lovers. They explore a variety of theological books that challenge and inspire, from Catherine Keller's eco-theology to James Cone's foundational work on Black liberation. Thomas highlights the significance of communal activism in eco-theology, while discussions include unique takes on Christology and the role of faith in climate action. Perfect gift ideas for your favorite theology nerd!

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ANECDOTE

God Of The Oppressed Still Fires Readers

James Cone's God of the Oppressed remains a charged, energetic classic that reshaped Black theology amid Civil Rights and Black Power debates.
The 50th-anniversary edition refreshes the text with a new introduction and cover for modern readers.

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INSIGHT

Palestinian Theology For Palestinians

The Palestinian theologians' volume centers theology written by Palestinians for Palestinians under occupation.
It resists writing for Western audiences and foregrounds lived, local theological methods amid ongoing atrocities.

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ADVICE

Use Haight To Bridge Christology And Culture

Read Roger Haight's Jesus, the Symbol of God for a dialogical, inter-disciplinary Christology that invites non-ecclesial readers.
Haight reframes Jesus as a symbol/sacrament to engage wider academic disciplines and faithful skeptics.

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Why pick theology books for gifts

02:17 • 2min

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What an acquisitions editor does

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Format of the book picks episode

08:38 • 2min

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Catherine Keller's Facing Apocalypse

10:35 • 2min

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Making Hope Practices for climate care

12:31 • 2min

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Elizabeth Johnson: Abounding in Kindness

14:48 • 3min

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Flourishing as a theological category

17:30 • 3min

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim's Earthbound

20:46 • 2min

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Melanie Harris's Eco-Womanism

23:13 • 3min

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Ilia Delio: Re-enchanting the Earth and AI

25:46 • 2min

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Sacred Resistance and multi-religious activism

28:08 • 3min

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Whitehead and Teilhard conversation volume

30:52 • 3min

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Undoing Conquest: biblical archaeology rethought

James Cone's God of the Oppressed

36:24 • 3min

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The Cross and the Olive Tree: Palestinian theologians

39:00 • 3min

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Roger Haight's Jesus the Symbol of God

42:22 • 5min

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Latin American base communities and Church of the Poor

47:42 • 3min

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Thomas Osinski: Image of the Unseen God

50:54 • 3min

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Sanctuary: church response to forced displacement

53:48 • 2min

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Oscar Romero: The Violence of Love

56:11 • 3min

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Community of Missionary Disciples

59:11 • 2min

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John Sobrino's Jesus the Liberator pair

01:01:28 • 5min

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Modern Spiritual Masters series

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Wrapping up book picks and discount code

Exploring the Relationship of Whitehead and Teilhard

The Image of the Unseen God

Thomas E Hosinski

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• Mentioned in 2 episodes

Jesus the Liberator

Jon Sobrino

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Abounding in Kindness

Johnson, Elizabeth A.

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• Mentioned in 2 episodes

the cross and the olive tree

Naïm Stifan Ateek

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Making Hope Practices, Prayers and Parables for a Changing Climate

Re-Enchanting the Earth

Ilia Delio

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Community of Missionary Disciples

the Continuing Creation of the Church

Steve Bevins

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Spirituals in the Blues

• Mentioned in 2 episodes

God of the oppressed

James Cone

Bill Andrew Quinn

In 'God of the Oppressed', James H. Cone presents a challenging perspective on the relationship between God, faith, society, and action, focusing on the liberation of the oppressed through the lens of Black Liberation Theology. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the gospel in the context of the black community's struggle for freedom and justice.

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• Mentioned in 2 episodes

The Law of Love and the Law of Violence

Лев Толстой

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• Mentioned in 2 episodes

Jesus the Symbol of God

Roger Haidt

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• Mentioned in 4 episodes

The Cotton Patch Gospel

A Colloquial Translation of the New Testament

Clarence Jordan

The Cotton Patch Gospel is a unique translation of the New Testament by Clarence Jordan, setting biblical stories in the context of the Southern United States. It aims to make the Bible more accessible and relevant by using local place names and modern equivalents of biblical ideas. This version includes the Gospels of Matthew and John, among others, and is designed to engage readers as participants rather than spectators in the biblical narrative.

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• Mentioned in 5 episodes

Whitehead's Universe

A Prismatic Introduction

Andrew M. Davis

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Earthbound

Grace Ji-Sun Kim

Look, we all have that person in our life who won’t stop talking about Motlmann or keeps “accidentally” bringing up liberation theology at Thanksgiving. Maybe that person is you. No judgment. I’m right there with you.

That’s why I brought in my friend Rev. Dr. Thomas Hermans-Webster, acquisitions editor at Orbis Books, to help us figure out what books belong under the tree this year. We each picked 10 books that will make your theology nerd feel seen, challenged, and deeply grateful you know them so well.

HERE’S THE GOOD NEWS: Orbis put the whole collection on sale. Use code ZESTY at checkout and get 30% off. The code is good through the 12 days of Christmas and all the way to Mardi Gras—we’re being liturgical about this.

🎁 Shop the full collection here

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