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A new book of poems from Dr Peter Stiles, author of Trumped by Grace and Surprised by Jack. 'A scintillating new collection of poems by Peter Stiles who reflects perceptively and compassionately upon our humanity and God's offer of transformative mercy to us all.' Distinguished Professor James R. Harrison, Sydney College of Divinity. 'These poems evince a 'gentle, crafted luminescence'. They are the work of a poet who does not retreat from the world's complexity but who discovers in its midst small, vital epiphanies of renewed hope and God's radiant love.' Dr Kathleen Riley, author, scholar

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These poems evince a 'gentle, crafted luminescence'. They are the work of a poet who does not retreat from the world's complexity but who discovers in its midst small, vital epiphanies of renewed hope and God's radiant love. Dr Kathleen Riley, author, scholar A scintillating new collection of poems by Peter Stiles who reflects perceptively and compassionately upon our humanity and God's offer of transformative mercy to us all. Distinguished Professor James R. Harrison, Sydney College of Divinity Galilee reveals a poet for whom attention to the life of Jesus has transformed everyday life. Peter Stiles' poems abide in a rich revelation of divine love. Professor Kevin Hart, School of Divinity, Duke University

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Dr. Peter Stiles graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Arts and then a Master of Arts in English Literature. During those years he was pursuing a teaching career in NSW government primary schools (having graduated from Armidale Teachers College, where he won the Poetry Prize). In 1979 he transferred to teaching English in secondary schools, and subsequently became Head of English in two state high schools. He then undertook a Master of Education degree at the University of NSW. After pursuing theological studies at Regent College, Vancouver, in 1987, he decided to undertake a Doctorate in Literature and Theology, initially at Durham University, and then at the University of Glasgow. Peter then chose to move into the private school sector, where he had executive roles at two leading private schools. Since 2016, Peter has been lecturing at Excelsia University College, in Macquarie Park, for several years in the role of Senior Lecturer in Education. Peter's first collection of verse, Trumped by Grace, was shortlisted for The Australian Christian Book of the Year in 2017. His poetry has been published widely in Australia and the United States. His second collection of verse, Surprised by Jack, was published in 2022. It concerns the life and work of C. S. Lewis and also contains a section of poetic reflections on life in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.

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