Glen O’Brien

Around the Table

“Around the Table offers a rarely found combination of intellectual rigor and clarity of expression. It brings reason and fair play into religious discussion in a way that is true to the generous ‘catholic spirit’ recommended by John Wesley. It is also attuned to the present discourse on religious and interreligious dialogue, and offers sane advice laced with wit and wisdom. I would like to place it in the hands of every beginning student of theology.”

Liturgia Dei

Preaching & Worship

“Liturgia Dei offers an original and thought-provoking contribution both to Christology and liturgical studies alike by pushing to its logical conclusion the claim that Jesus is both fully human and divine. If the human and divine natures are not to be pitted against each other, then Jesus worships as a human being and also as God. The concept of God as a worshiper is a fresh and challenging insight that takes us into the theo-drama enacted within God and within the life and witness of the church. I highly recommend this book, richly creative, even daring, in its theological claims and in the wisdom of its insights.”

Queer Blood and Fire

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Queer Blood and Fire is an important book. It positively explores the presence and contribution of gay and lesbian Salvation Army officers. Grounded in experience, it is the result of careful research and offers a clear theological rationale, not only for inclusion, but for receiving with gratitude the wisdom of Queer Salvationists. It boldly addresses the harms that have been caused through rejection while at the same time holding out hope for a fully affirming Salvation Army.”

Saved to Save and Saved to Serve

History & Biography

“This valuable new history fills an important need for an up-to-date history of the Salvation Army that is neither triumphalist nor dismissive. It solidly combines historical objectivity with the theological acumen of a reflexive insider. Its frequent observations on events beyond Britain and North America make it a truly global history. I will be recommending it as a textbook for students of Salvation Army history.”

Things That Matter

Discipleship & Christian Education

“Things that Matter is an insightful and expertly edited collection of essays from active participants in one of Australasia’s most significant theological colleges. It constitutes an important updated institutional history and highlights well the flourishing of the diverse contextual theologies that have been developed at UTC over many decades.”