The Many Faces of Anti-Semitism
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“A new book explores the shape-shifting nature of anti-Semitism through the centuries. What can we learn from the past as this virulent hatred recurs today among right and left forces alike?” - Acton
Personal Thoughts About Commentaries: Acts
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This list of commentaries on Acts are the ones I think are the best for the Pastor and Bible Teacher.
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The Exciting Christian Life of John C. Lennox – An Interview with the Author on His New Book
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“Reading John C. Lennox’s book My Story: A Spiritual and Intellectual Autobiography provides plenty of evidence that the Christian life isn’t boring. Lennox is emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of Oxford and emeritus fellow in mathematics and the philosophy of science at Green Templeton College. He’s also had an incredibly exciting life.” - TGC
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The Two Kinds of Atheism
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“Drawing both on Beha’s book and his own experience, Brooks identifies two different kinds of atheism and shows why both are inadequate: Materialistic atheism and Romantic atheism.” - Gene Vieth
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Personal Thoughts About Commentaries: Galatians
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The Book of Galatians is unique in many ways because of its polemic nature, aimed as it is against Christians in churches who have listened to false teaching and abandoned (or are close to abandoning) Paul’s teaching. It has not been well-served with commentaries, although some historical works are of note. Remember, I have preachers in mind for these recommendations. Balance is important.
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Personal Thoughts About Commentaries: The Pastoral Epistles
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When it comes to the Pastoral Epistles there is a wealth of good choices. The top four in the following list are all excellent high-level works. I would personally go for Knight and Marshall if money were no object (although Mounce and Towner would be just fine). Some of these scholars dance around Paul’s clear statement preventing women from being preachers and teachers of men. I have marked such with a (w).
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Personal Thoughts About Commentaries: Hebrews
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For my money the top three works in the list are indispensable. The next two are important to have. I do not think the warning passages in Hebrews have yet been tackled adequately (and who is up to the task?). I personally hold that Hebrews should be read alongside the Olivet Discourse.
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Why Therapy Can’t Replace the Church
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“few books can match the way Brad Edwards shows us the need for the church amid rampant anxiety, division, and individualism.” - TGC
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Zero Gravity
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“Jeff Williams has seen the earth from 250 miles up. But the book’s real argument is that the most important vantage point isn’t orbital—it’s eternal.” - The Cripplegate
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Recovering the Virtues in This Age of Vice: Four New Books
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“Noble’s book and three other new books on the virtues that are covered in this review are examples of a more grounded, lasting response to timeless problems to which our age seeks quick-fix answers.” - Mere Orthodoxy
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