Spiritual intimacy

LIFE IN THE SON:
Exploring Participation and Union with
Christ in John’s Gospel and Letters
By Clive Bowsher
IVP. 181 pages. £14.99
ISBN 978 1 789 744 293

It is always a treat to receive one of these theological treasure troves in their distinctive silver covers; they are worth their weight in gold.

The recipe for the series is simple: an author immersed in the literature of their field, a mastery of that field, and the skill to communicate what they have discovered in a fresh way.