Cave Art and God’s Image

Pippa Skotnes' Miscast investigates the colonial-era treatment and misrepresentation of the San (Bushman) peoples and their cultural heritage. Combining archival research, art history, and critical analysis, the book exposes how scientific and popular narratives often distorted San identities. Skotnes highlights the loss, displacement, and marginalization the San experienced, and she interrogates how rock art was collected, interpreted, and displayed. The work calls for a more respectful and accurate engagement with indigenous heritage and voices. It has been influential in reshaping conversations about heritage, ethics, and the politics of representation in southern Africa.

Benjamin Gilmour's 'The Gap' is a memoir drawn from his twenty-six years as a paramedic, recounting a particularly intense summer working in inner-city Sydney. The book explores the emotional and moral challenges of front-line emergency work, including drug overdoses, cardiac arrests, and suicide interventions at the cliff known as The Gap. Gilmour writes candidly about camaraderie among ambulance crews, the strain of repeated traumatic incidents, and the personal toll that cumulative exposure to suffering took on him. Interweaving vivid case accounts with reflection, the memoir also examines how paramedics cope, find meaning, and sometimes struggle with mental health. It serves as both an insider's portrait of emergency services and a meditation on resilience, loss, and the value of reaching out for help.

G. K. Chesterton's "The Everlasting Man" is a sweeping historical and philosophical work that traces the history of humanity from its origins to the present day. Chesterton argues for the unique position of humanity within creation and the enduring significance of Christianity. The book is a powerful defense of the Christian faith, blending historical analysis with philosophical insights and Chesterton's characteristic wit and eloquence. It is a challenging but rewarding read for those interested in history, philosophy, and theology. The book's exploration of the relationship between faith and reason, and its defense of the Christian worldview, continue to resonate with readers today.