2002 - CHRISTIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR
Winner
WHAT SOME OF YOU WERE
ISBN: 1876326417
Edited by Christopher Keane
Published by Matthias Media
Extract from the judges comments~
"WHAT SOME OF YOU WERE is a bold and timely commentary on homosexuality from a distinctly
Australian perspective. It combines open, honest & at times moving personal stories of those
who grapple with homosexuality (their own or that of people close to them). Personal testimonies
are supplemented with appendices providing impressive medical, social and theological perspectives
on the issue. Of particular note is Tony Payne's very helpful exposé of the myths we've been fed
in our secular understanding of homosexuality. This book is refreshingly free of jargon and is a
compassionate treatment of an issue which - the book itself admits - has been handled poorly
at times by Christians. Although necessarily technical in parts the book is readily accessible to a
broad Christian readership. The judges agree that this is a book which ought to be strongly
commended to wide readership by the Christian community."
Certificates of Commendation ~
MAKING GOOD CHURCHES BETTER
ISBN: 0908284357
by Kevin Giles
Published by Acorn Press
IF I WERE GOD, I'D END ALL THE PAIN
ISBN: 1876326379
by John Dickson
Published by Matthias Media
JUDGES - 2002
Michael Raiter - Head of Department of Mission, Moore College in Sydney
Heather Searle - Former librarian and bookseller; now working with families affected by crime
Brenda Anderson - Graduate in literature, and writer & reader of fantasy & science fiction
Co-ordinator: Len Woodley - National Secretary of SPCK-Australia
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