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Archaeology and the New Testament

This is a 1991 Baker Book written by John McRay, long time professor at Wheaton College.  The book is good because of its up to date facts and its more modern layout, pictures and illustrations.  It makes a good reference book to illustrate New Testament passages.  McRay is more conservative than many in this field.  […]

The Dead Sea Scrolls After Forty Years

I read this 1992 book to refresh and update my thinking on the discoveries at Qumran.  I found it very helpful. The first chapter by Hershel Shanks gives a good overview of where the research is at this present time. The second chapter was of particular interest to me because James Vanderkam (Ph.D. from Harvard) […]

Christian Apologetics in the Postmodern ...

This is a more diverse look at the church’s mission to the postmodern man from two theology teachers at Wheaton College.  Of the thirteen contributors to this volume, not all are conservative in their approach although Wm. Lane Craig’s chapter on Christian Particularism and free will is worth the price of the book. Phillips and […]

God in the Dock

I know that I have reviewed a lot of books by Lewis lately and I admit I enjoy traveling in Lewisiana.  You must realize from the start that you are reading a philosopher  (a fact you cannot miss) and you will enjoy the journey much better.  The fact is, that few contemporary writers both think […]

Can Man Live Without God?

Ravi Zacharias is fast becoming the Josh McDowell of the 90’s. He is in constant demand at the world’s leading educational institutions. This book (his first, A Shattered Visage: the real face of atheism, should also be read) is the result of lectures given at Harvard and Ohio State universities arguing Christianity’s unique answer to […]

Mere Christianity

Six Spiritual Classics Rather than apologizing for quoting so much from C.S. Lewis over the past few months I decided to recommend a set of his books (some of which I have reviewed). This last year I decided to read a whole set (plus a biography) and have not at all regretted the project. As […]

The Problem of Pain

Six Spiritual Classics Rather than apologizing for quoting so much from C.S. Lewis over the past few months I decided to recommend a set of his books (some of which I have reviewed). This last year I decided to read a whole set (plus a biography) and have not at all regretted the project. As […]

Ashamed of the Gospel

There is so much written today on being ‘‘user-friendly’’ that we need books such as this one to bring some balance. MacArthur says, ‘‘I do believe we can be innovative and creative in how we present the gospel, but we have to be careful to harmonize our methods with the profound spiritual truth we are […]

On the Crest of the Wave: Becoming A Wor...

Peter Wagner has become a common name in missiology. This book fairly represents his views and opinions on modern missions. In my opinion it has much good and some bad.  Wagner warns against the dangers of universalism, the benevolent theory that all will ultimately go to heaven. He believes that everlasting punishment for the lost […]