Lies, Sex and Politicians: Communicating the Old Testament in Contemporary Culture

Lies, Sex and Politicians connects what for many people would seem like two very different worlds: the world of the Old Testament and the world of contemporary experience. Using examples as varied as celebrity magazines, reality TV shows, gutter-press journalism and soap operas, the author demonstrates how new methods of approach to the texts can open up surprising possibilities for reflection. From his own experience as a teacher, communicator and priest he shows how the text can be related to ordinary life in a way that makes it a real resource for Christian discipleship. The book will serve as a refreshing introduction to those who find the Old Testament strange and inaccessible, as well as providing fresh insight to those whose job it might be to interpret these texts for others. Written in a lively and contemporary style, and with suggestions for further reflection at the end of each chapter, Lies, Sex and Politicians will prove useful both for group study and private enjoyment, and help to recapture the Old Testament for contemporary Christian faith.

John Holdsworth is Archdeacon of St Davids in Pembrokeshire. Formerly he was Principal of St Michael's Theological College in Cardiff, and still teaches in Cardiff University.