Serious bloggers and all who are seeking to use dynamic new forms of communication and “new media” should obtain a copy of The New Media Frontier: Blogging, Vlogging, and Podcasting for Christ edited by John Mark Reynolds and Roger Overton. Anything with JM Reynold’s name on it (especially this blog) is going to get my attention, but this book also contains a foreword by Hugh Hewitt who inspired many of my literary journies.
Andrew Jackson, who also writes a great blog, gave a concise summary: “The New Media Frontier provides us with expert insight into the new media revolution transforming our lives and today’s culture and how it can be used as an effective communication tool for advancing the love and truth of God’s kingdom.” I particularly enjoyed the chapters on Theological Blogging, Blog as Microwave Community, and Blogging and Bioethics. Everyone from newbie bloggers to the experienced who carry a large daily following can glean helpful new ideas and insights from this book. The New Media Frontier releases November 16 so write yourself a reminder note!
And in other news, it’s only 10 days until the release of the ESV Study Bible. Though I’ve been using and greatly enjoying the Literary Study Bible (which has the best one-year Bible reading plan)the past few months, I’m impressed by all that has gone into creating this Bible. Once I have my copy in hand you will be hearing from me!
Links: Fred Sanders of the Scriptorium expresses my thoughts and hopes (and fears) far better than I could. Also worth reading is this piece where Justin Taylor, editor at Crossway, is interviewed regarding the maps and illustrations. And of course you can read the official blog which links to the above plus many more.
Thanks Natalie. It’s amazing how there is now books on blogging.