Advice from Rev Rex Hunt
PROGRESSIVE RELIGIOUS BOOKS
Recently Morning Star Publishing (in Australia) announced they were ceasing to publish religious books other than the Bible. (Some time ago they were bought out by the Bible Society). This would mean many Australian and New Zealand progressive authors’ books would no longer be available unless they got another publisher. Coventry Books is only accepting new manuscripts. Spectrum Publications is yet to be approached.
But now, as recent as yesterday, MSP has announced they will keep their web site alive until 31 March 2024 so authors and the public can purchase books. So we do have a ‘last chance’.
Individuals, groups, check out the books that are presently available (see attachment) and put your orders in so you can use them in 2024 and afterwards.
Some authors may take advantage of purchasing print-ready manuscripts from MSP which may help if another publisher is approached.
If people know of other publishers (especially if they have published with them already) who may be interested, please approach. In OZ. In NZ.
In the meantime, let’s keep our fingers crossed!
Empire Bay NSW 2257
Rex provides a good list of Progressive source literature at:
Resources — Rex A E Hunt (rexaehuntprogressivelgy.com)
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Dear Rex
I appreciate the ‘forks in the road’ that explain so much about the unique cultures that inform & support the faith lives of progressive Protestants & Catholics. And in many ways these divergences & the separate gifts they bring to the table of progressive Christianity should never be lost sight of, still less disrespected.
That said, and since you asked, might I suggest that you get in touch with Garrett Publishing, which unequivocally supports a Christian theology that enjoys the confidence of progressive Catholics. While some aspects of our (I speak as a Catholic) ecclesiology & structure are very different from yours’, I note in recent years and especially since Vatican II a slow but steady convergence especially in scripture scholarship, theology and liturgical (or worship) practices & resources, especially in the educational & non-sacramental sphere.
Our (Catholic) investment in Religious Education because of our huge commitment & undertaking to mount faith-based schools, additionally means that we have a sustainable market in religious material that, I am sure, you would hardly describe as strictly denominational, if not sectarian.
Why not give Garrett Publishing a try? We Catholics learn so much from the reformed traditions. There may well be a new opening for ‘publishing together’ &, please God, learning more from each other.
Cheers & God Bless
Michael
Thanks Michael. Useful advice.
Thanks Michael
Great Advice, Michael!
Thanks, Yuri. How are Terry & Tracy?
Best
Michael