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Christian theology has lacked a tradition resembling Jewish midrash (“inquiring” or “expounding”) to explore beyond the literal texts of Scripture. Francis H. Wade fills that gap with Biblical Fracking: Midrash for the Modern Christian. As he writes in the introduction, “Biblical fracking, in the spirit of its historical roots and its geological namesake, means reaching into the cracks and crevasses of the biblical narrative to extract the richness that lurks there.” All forms of fracking have potential for benefit as well as abuse. Wade leads us on the narrow path to where we can hear God’s word in fresh ways. For example, he asks readers to consider how Sarah felt when Abraham left to sacrifice their only son, Isaac. What was it like to have the quixotic Peter as a husband, or to have a brother like Jesus? Was Judas Iscariot simply the venal betrayer, as commonly caricatured, or was he a devoted disciple who tried to force Jesus’ hand? In these and other expositions, Wade reveals Scripture’s celebrated and obscure figures with empathy, designed to enrich our understanding of the Bible’s saints and sinners, people much like ourselves.
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"Frank Wade has spent a lifetime with the foundational stories of Scripture, which makes him an agile guide to the cracks that open up at these deep layers of the Bible. Whether fracking strikes you as a good thing or a bad thing, here is a book that will open your mind."
--Barbara Brown Taylor, author of
Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others

"Frank Wade provides fresh insight into biblical stories we have long read without giving them second thought. His interpretations are both original and sound. . . . Reflecting on
Biblical Fracking will deepen our understanding and strengthen our faith."
--John C. Danforth, former United States Senator from Missouri

"This book is an invitation for an adventure in experiencing the Scriptures through a different lens--fresh, imaginative, and new."
--Samuel T. Lloyd, former Dean of the Washington National Cathedral

"For the readers of
Biblical Fracking, the familiar people, words, and situations of the Bible take on new depth and meaning as the author probes familiar situations with respect, insight, and humor. Get acquainted with the Bible as newly alive."
--Bonnie Anderson, Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary

"Frank Wade has written a little gem of a book that does wonderful things. With imaginative questions, a sparkling writing style, and much good humor, he offers an array of revelatory encounters with biblical characters both great and small--from Abraham to Zipporah."
--James P Wind, retired president of the Alban Institute, and author of
Places of Worship

About the Author

Francis H. Wade is a graduate of The Citadel and Virginia Theological Seminary. He served congregations in his native West Virginia for seventeen years before twenty-two years at St. Alban's Parish on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. He has taught at two seminaries and twice served as chaplain to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Previous books include The Art of Being Together and Transforming Scripture, as well as several sermon anthologies.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wipf and Stock (June 27, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 114 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1532671334
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1532671333
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.26 x 8.5 inches
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The Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade is a graduate of The Citadel and the Virginia Theological Seminary who has served as an Episcopal priest since 1966.

His book on marriage, The Art of Being Together, is in its third printing. Church Publishing Company released his second book, Transforming Scripture, in 2008. His third book, Biblical Fracking: Midrash for the Modern Christian, was published in 2019.

After serving congregations in his native West Virginia for seventeen years, he was called as Rector of St. Alban’s Parish adjacent to the Washington National Cathedral. He served that congregation from 1983 until his retirement in 2005.

His sermons and meditations have been published in a variety of anthologies.

He was a twelve time Deputy General Convention and twice served as Chaplain to the House of Deputies.

After serving on the Special Commission on the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion, he served as co-chair for the General Convention special committee focusing on Episcopal – Anglican relations.

He is an adjunct faculty member at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria and has taught Pastoral Theology at both General and Virginia Seminaries.

In 2012 he served as Interim Dean of Washington National Cathedral. In 2013 he received an honorary doctorate from The Virginia Seminary. He served as Interim Dean of Students at that seminary in the 2016-2017 academic year.

Mary Jane Criss, his wife of fifty-two years, died in 2015. In 2018 he married Ms. Carter Lee Kelly. He has two children and five grandchildren.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2019
    Any individual or group who is serious about Bible study must read this book by Frank Wade. The book adds an important opportunity to deepen your understanding of any biblical story. The book is written in a style that is typical of Wade's ability to immediately draw the reader in on page one with his writing style: clarity, dry humor, imagination and a fresh approach to biblical studies. It is a masterful book and a must read!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2019
    What a wonderful gift Dr. Wade has given to the church community. This book is a guide to unlocking the biblical stories and characters in a delightful way. Wade points away from “answers” and single interpretations toward the arena of mystery and imagination as he explores the events and people in many of our most familiar biblical narratives. Frank Wade invites the reader to step inside the story and explore the human dilemma, poking around at new possibilities and nuances of the human condition. Well written with his good humor and scholarly insights, Dr. Wade has given us book to “read, mark and inwardly digest “ for the benefit of our soul.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2020
    I have had a great time with "Biblical Fracking" even though it doesn't answer a single question I've ever asked but adds a bunch more questions that I hadn't even thought of. I really enjoyed letting my imagination follow Dr. Wade's into the "cracks and crevices" of the biblical text and discovering unexpected personalities there. We know only the outlines of most biblical stories. In imaginatively filling in the details of the lives of biblical characters and giving them full psychological profiles, Dr. Wade has examined biblical stories and characters from new points of view and invited us to do the same. "Biblical Fracking" is an eye-opening and delightful read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020
    Biblical Fracking is a creative approach to scripture that brings new life to familiar texts and extracts wisdom from overlooked stories. Well known figures are seen in a new light that points to important concepts such as authenticity, humility, and the revelation of God. I hope there is a volume two to this work.

    The Rev. Michael Chalk