I enjoy reading William Craig because he is one of those deep thinkers who always challenges the reader to stretch his thinking process. The sub-title is Christian Truth and Apologetics and was first published in 1984 but has been reprinted in 1994 by Crossway Books. Among his defense of Theism against an atheistic culture, is […]
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Reading Between the Lines
This book is in the running for topping my “best book I’ve read this year” list. Even though this book was written in 1990, and I have read three others written by Veith since then, this one is still a must read. The sub-title is A Christian Guide to Literature and it is just that! […]
Doctor Faustus
A Couple Notes About Hell C.S. Lewis wrote, “It is a good rule, after reading a new book, never to allow yourself another new one till you have read an old one in between. If that is too much, you should at least read one old one to every three new ones” (God in the […]
Christian Reflections
I am going to review another book by Lewis because it also has a few chapters that are worth the price of the book. His chapter on culture is interesting because I find that other generations had to answer the same questions as ours. His chapters on ethics and reality speak volumes to our new […]
Saint Francis of Assisi
To be honest, I bought this book because I have determined to read whatever I can by G.K. Chesterton. And, again, I was not disappointed! As a bonus, I learned more about the founder of the Franciscans and the whole monastic movement. If you can accept the fact that this is written by a Catholic […]
To Renew America
I took a chance on buying a book by a politician and was not disappointed. Gingrich’s grasp of national things as well as his knowledge of American history is refreshing. He is surprisingly progressive and almost idealistic with his ideas of America’s future. His views on moral issues are very positive!
Vital Contemporary Issues
Last month I reviewed Vital Theological Issues from this same series. These books are a good way to bring yourself up to date on current issues. In section one, this volume deals with moral conflicts, abortion, homosexuality, euthanasia and AIDS. In section two, it deals with doctrinal issues such as Liberation Theology and the Signs […]
All God’s Children and Blue Suede Shoes
This is a 1989 book in the Turning Point series put out by Crossway Books. This whole series has been very helpful to me in defining culture and putting it in the proper historical perspective. Myers deals primarily with popular culture as compared to high culture and folk culture. Myers writes, “Popular culture, like the […]
Vital Theological Issues
This Vital Issues Series is being produced by Bibliotheca Sacra, of which Zuck is the editor, and published by Kregel. This volume on theological issues proved to be well worth the investment. Many of the articles are new such as Prayer and the Sovereignty of God by John Hannah, The Doctrine of Conscience by Zuck […]
Biblical Archaeology in Focus
I recommend this 1982 Baker book by Keith Schoville as a standard conservative (not in everything!) text for referencing. You can find it in used book stores at a reasonable price. He doesn’t always hold the conservative view (the Exodus date, for example) but gives it equal time. You get a lot of info for […]