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74 Orality Journal, Volume 3, Number 1, 2014 _______. 2010. The Forgotten Jesus and the Trinity You Never Knew. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock. Provides a balanced examination of Jesus’ life, ministry, death, and resurrection and how important aspects of his relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit were present during those times. Sogaard, Viggo. 1986. Applying Christian Communication. Ann Arbor, MI: University Microfilms. Speaks on an important subject that is relevant across cultures and generations. _______. 1993. Media in Church and Mission. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library. Written prior to much of the revolution in digital media, this book provides useful, strategic input for those involved in media and scripture engagement. Spangler, Ann and Lois Tverberg. 2009. Sitting at the Feet of Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. A rich exploration into Judaism, enriching our understanding of the context that Jesus was in, thereby giving us a better appreciation and understanding of the things he said and taught. Spence, Jonathan D. 1985. The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci. New York: Penguin Books. Conveys the collision of two worlds: Counter-Reformation Europe and Ming China by telling the story of Jesuit Priest Matteo Ricci. Religiously and emotionally deep. Sprenger, Marilee. 1999. Learning and Memory: The Brain in Action. Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development. A close look at the brain and how it holds our memories. Steffen, Tom A. 2005. Reconnecting God’s Story to Ministry: Crosscultural Storytelling at Home and Abroad. Waynesboro, GA: Authentic Media. Steffen helps readers see the value of storytelling for evangelism-discipleship. The book provides practical help by identifying the roles and tasks necessary to become an effective storyteller in another culture. Sweet, Michael and Larry K. Michaelsen, 2012. Team Based Learning in Social Sciences and Humanities: Group Work that Works to Generate Critical Thinking and Engagement. Virginia: Stylus. This book provides a good introduction to team-based learning, which has been seen to encourage critical thinking and retention of information in students. It outlines TBL’s four essential elements (readiness assurance, design of application exercises, permanent teams, peer evaluation), and suggests ways in which students may be encouraged to engage with their coursework.