The Seed and the Soil explores the power of the Bible that brings about God's transforming and liberating purposes, as well as its power as an often oppressively misused text. Characterised by a wide variety of storytelling, this book is accessible to all that read it.

Born in Peru where her parents served in mission among the Quechua people, Pauline Hoggarth read modern languages and taught in Scotland and London. After a research degree in sociolinguistics, she joined Scripture Union in Bolivia and the UK, working with young people and as editor of SU's adult Bible guides. After a period with LatinLink, she served as SU International's Bible ministries coordinator. in retirement she has returned to Latin America, volunteering with a church in Colombia. She enjoys cinema, gardening, cooking for friends, poetry and detective novels.