Three Down, Nine Across by John Capon
This book contains 80 Bible-based, non-cryptic crosswords. It includes questions relating to both Bible knowledge and general knowledge. It is an ideal gift for fans of crosswords and word puzzles. It is also an excellent resource for small group leaders wanting to help people find their way round the Bible. It is published in conjunction with the Baptist Times, who will be promoting the book.It is suitable for fans of crosswords and word puzzles, whether regular Bible readers or not, and small group leaders wanting an imaginative resource. It is also suitable as an excellent impulse buy or a quirky gift for that church leader in your life!80 Bible-based, non-cryptic crosswords (using 7 different grids), originally published in the Baptist Times, are presented in this volume with an introduction by the compiler, John Capon. The answers are compiled at the back.
From: Methodist Recorder - May 2008 After retirement as editor of the Baptist Times, John Capon undertook the compilation of the newspaper's weekly crossword and 80 of these have been brought together in Three down nine across, nicely timed for summertime travellers and holiday-makersThe puzzles have been adapted where necessary for a wider audience and the biblical clues are accompanied by specific references, using the first edition of the New International Version. There are also general knowledge questions and a couple of anagrams in each puzzle. Reviewed by Margaret Daniels
: John Capon spent 41 years in Christian publishing: 1961-66 National Sunday School Union; 1966-68 Scripture Union; 1968-72 Managing Editor of the Church of England Newspaper; 1972-82 The Thirty Press (from 1972-79 Editor of Crusade magazine; then from 1980-82 Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Crusade and Third Way, which he founded in 1977); 1982-1991 Tearfund (Press and Media Officer, then Communications Director and Editor of Tear Times); 1991-2002 Editor of Baptist Times. For 25 years he wrote on religious affairs for the Sunday Telegraph, including a lengthy spell as their Churches Correspondent, having previously been one of their cartoonists. He has written a number of other books and several Christmas carols.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841015477 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841015474 |
| Title | Three Down, Nine Across |
| Author | John Capon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship) |
| Year published | 2008-04-18 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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