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Life and Work magazine

CURRENT ISSUE - SEPTEMBER 2008

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The Whole Truth?

Writers from Progressive and Evangelical perspectives discuss the literal truth of the Bible. Plus, the Moderator, the Chief Executive of the Scottish Bible Society, the Minister of St Giles in Edinburgh and the Leader of the Iona Community reveal their favourite versions.

The Highland Connection

Thomas Baldwin profiles of the Rev Prof Andrew McGowan, principal of Highland Theological College and one of the Kirk's most prominent evangelicals.

Crossroads of Faith

The Moderator's reflections on an inter-faith pilgrimage to the Holy Land

'Because it's You I'll Come'

Lyndsey Sanderson outlines a project to welcome people back to church.

No Idle Hands

Jackie Macadam meets Shona Haslam, director of Asthma UK Scotland

Follicly Challenged

Ron Ferguson explores the link between baldness and a grotesque Bible story

What Makes a Good Hymn?

Douglas Galbraith gatecrashes another General Assembly to find out.

Gospel Difference

The Very Rev Dr James Simpson commends caring love as the bedrock of church life.

Plus - Presbytery of Gordon, Glasgow Cathedral, Moffat, the rural church, all the regular columnists, news, letters and crosswords - all for just £1.60.

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