Often one of the hardest tasks for the author of a book is to choose a suitable title. It somehow has to capture in a
Beneath Nkhoma Mountain
When missionaries first arrived in Malawi they were deeply impressed by the mountainous topography. As they struggled with ill-health in low-lying and marshy areas, they
University from Scratch
When you contemplate the dreaming spires of a University like Oxford and the learning accumulated through centuries, you wonder how it could be possible to
Invalid, Null and Void
Yesterday, as the nation held its breath, everyone was talking about living through an historic day in the life of the nation. After months of
Holding our Breath
It seems that political life, even more than usual, is creating cliffhangers at the present time. Far-reaching issues call for decision and tension builds up
The Power of Publishing
It is well-known that William Barclay’s Bible commentaries, with their combination of scholarly acumen and popular touch, have had a reach that is very unusual