Where Two or Three Are Gathered: Essays on Friendship

by Scott Keith (Editor)

We need to rediscover dangerous friendships. Dangerous relationships with people who aren't exactly like us, because friendship, creativity, and debate are essential.

In Where Two or Three are Gathered , Dr. Scott Keith has collected essays from several of his friends to reflect on the nature of friendship. Stories of historical friendships from the Ancient Near East to the pubs of modern Oxford are told. The benefits of friends walking together and confiding in each other are also extolled.

Each section takes a unique approach. Some are academic, others are pastoral, while the rest are more down to earth. Not all friends are alike, and thus not all the chapters in this little book are alike. Yet, there is something uniquely special about this work on friendship written by a group of friends. We hope you enjoy this short work given to you by your friends at 1517.

124 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2019

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Reviews

[Nancy Merrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed these writings on friendship, from both a biblical and historical Christian perspective. For Tolkien and Lewis fans, the bonus of reading about their communities and interactions will be rewarding; for church nerds, the friendships of Luther and Melanchthon, will remind us of why we need diversity and challenge in our church life. LOVED the chapters on OT friendships (David and Jonathan) as well as the Theology and Philosophy essays. Thoughtful, quotable, and perspective-shifting for all who want to base our relationships on God's Word and His gospel.

[Teri Reck · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the folks at 1517--I actually bought this at their conference that I attended in San Diego a couple of years ago--a lovely set of essays on friendship as discussed in the Bible and as part of the Christian experience. So many good and wise words! The conference that I had attended focused on the writer C.S. Lewis and his relationship with J.R.R. Tolkien and other Inklings (a group of like-minded writers from Oxford in the 30s and 40s who met to debate and encourage each other.) One of my favorite of these essays explored the friendship of Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon---such a beautiful relationship between a father figure and a protoge, between a forceful, aggressive personality, and the kinder, gentler one--each learning from the other. A very enjoyable read! My favorite line is a quote from C.S. Lewis, defining friendship as, "the most spiritual of loves...It is the sort of love one can imagine between angels." Good words.

[Tellef Granaas · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a friend we have in Jesus

Reviewing the historical friendships of Luther and Melanchthon, Tolkien and Lewis, this collection gives a wonderful description of true friendship in light of scripture, history and literature. I truly enjoyed this inspirational book. And I’m grateful to the contributing authors and the light they have shed on this topic. Be consoled.

[Joel Ripke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great essays on friendship