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Annotated Bibliography
The following first appeared in the book Orality Breakouts published by ION/
Lausanne. The condensed list of selected books, journals, and websites has been
updated to include the most current information (all URL links were last accessed
January 9, 2014).

Books
Adeney, Miriam. 2002. Daughters of Islam: Building Bridges with Muslim Women.
Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
Insights on how to relate to Muslim women by exploring aspects of their daily
life such as family, children, religious practice, and finances. Knowledge of these
things provides a framework for acquainting them with Christ.
_______. 2009. Kingdom Without Borders: The Untold Story of Global
Christianity. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
Adeney shares the personal stories of Christians from all over the globe, including
their faith, struggles, and perseverance. This book removes us from our sheltered
lives and calls us to reach out and extend our faith to beyond our day-to-day
surroundings.
Bailey, Kenneth E. 1983. Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes: A LiteraryCultural Approach to the Parables in Luke. Combined ed. Grand Rapids, MI:
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Bailey analyzes parables in the Gospel of Luke through both literary and cultural
means. Having worked within Middle Eastern peasant culture over the past two
decades, he provides excellent insight on the cultural assumptions of these parables.
Barrett, David. 1990. Our Globe and How to Reach It. Birmingham, AL: New
Hope.
Classic reference book.
Bauerlein, Mark. 2008. The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies
Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future. New York: Penguin.
Technology has created a digital culture—but is it actually benefitting the emerging
generation? Bauerlein describes how the young people of today engage with
information, raising the question of whether this interaction on a meaningful level.
Beale, Gregory K. and Donald A Carson, editors. 2007. Commentary on the New
Testament Use from the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic.
A helpful commentary on references (prophecies, stories, quotations) the New
Testament makes to the Old Testament and how they relate to the teachings
of Jesus.