235 Search Results for apologetics

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Interview with Joshua D. Chatraw and Mark D. Allen, authors of APOLOGETICS AT THE CROSS: AN INTRODUCTION FOR CHRISTIAN WITNESS

An Author Interview from Books At a Glance   It’s not every day that a new book on apologetics receives such high praise from so…

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APOLOGETICS AT THE CROSS: AN INTRODUCTION FOR CHRISTIAN WITNESS, by Joshua D. Chatraw and Mark D. Allen

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   About the Authors Joshua D. Chatraw serves as the executive director for…

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Interview with Mark L. Farnham, author of EVERY BELIEVER CONFIDENT: APOLOGETICS FOR THE ORDINARY CHRISTIAN

An Author Interview from Books At a Glance   If “apologetics” sounds to you like something that is so high-falutin that it is “for professionals…

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APOLOGETICS: A JUSTIFICATION OF CHRISTIAN BELIEF, by John Frame

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance   About the Author John Frame is the J. D. Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology and…

MERE APOLOGETICS: HOW TO HELP SEEKERS & SKEPTICS FIND FAITH, by Alister E. McGrath

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance  by Steve West   About the Author Alister McGrath is a world-renowned theologian and apologist. In…

A HISTORY OF APOLOGETICS, by Avery Cardinal Dulles

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author Cardinal Avery Dulles, S. J., wrote hundreds of articles…

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Interview with Mark Coppenger, author of MORAL APOLOGETICS FOR CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANS

You’ve heard of apologetics, but “moral apologetics” just may be a new category of thought for you. But that’s the title of the book we’re…

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DEFENDING YOUR FAITH: AN INTRODUCTION TO APOLOGETICS, by R.C. Sproul

A Brief Book Summary from TGC Learn By Jenny-Lyn de Klerk   Table of Contents Introduction Section I: The Apologetic Task The Task of Apologetics…

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Interview with John Frame, author of APOLOGETICS: A JUSTIFICATION OF CHRISTIAN BELIEF

Theologian John Frame is no stranger to our readers. Our first Author Interview here at Books At a Glance was featured John Frame and his…

Interview with James Sire, author of APOLOGETICS BEYOND REASON: WHY SEEING IS REALLY BELIEVING

Jim Sire has been writing on apologetics themes for a long time, and his work has been widely popular. The former senior editor at Intervarsity…

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MAPPING APOLOGETICS: COMPARING CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES, by Brian K. Morley

A Brief Book Summary By Books At A Glance By Clay Werner   About the Author Brian K. Morley (PhD. Claremont) is professor of philosophy…

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Scott Oliphint: Author of COVENANTAL APOLOGETICS

This past Summer (July, 2013) Crossway released Dr. Scott Oliphint’s Covenantal Apologetics (262 pages). Dr. Oliphint is Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster…

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AN ABSOLUTE SORT OF CERTAINTY: THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE APOLOGETICS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS, by Stephen J. Nichols

Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) continues to speak and hold our interest. He was perhaps America’s greatest theologian, one of those rare figures whose thinking and passion…

Book Reviews

Steve West’s Review of APOLOGETICS AT THE CROSS: AN INTRODUCTION FOR CHRISTIAN WITNESS, by Joshua D. Chatraw and Mark. D. Allen

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CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS, by Cornelius Van Til

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   About the Author Cornelius Van Til (1895-1987) earned his PhD from Princeton…

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Book Notice: EVERY BELIEVER CONFIDENT: APOLOGETICS FOR THE ORDINARY CHRISTIAN, by Mark J. Farnham

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance by Fred Zaspel   Our good friend Mark Farnham (PhD, WTS, professor at Lancaster Bible College)…

What’s So “Covenantal” About Apologetics?

Guest Blog by K. Scott Oliphint First on the list of questions I am asked about apologetics is why I prefer the term “covenantal.” Let…

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EXPOSITORY APOLOGETICS: ANSWERING OBJECTIONS WITH THE POWER OF THE WORD, by Voddie Baucham

Daniel L. Arter’s Review of GOD THE PREACHER AND APOLOGIST: THE ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRESUPPOSITIONAL APOLOGETICS AND EXPOSITORY PREACHING, by Lance Quinn

ALVIN PLANTINGA AND CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS, by Keith A. Mascord

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CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S TRUE? APOLOGETICS IN A MODERN AND POSTMODERN ERA, by John S. Feinberg

 About the Author John S. Feinberg (PhD, University of Chicago) is professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and has been…

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Book Notice: THE HISTORY OF APOLOGETICS: A BIOGRAPHICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL INTRODUCTION, edited by Benjamin K. Forrest, Joshua D. Chatraw, and Alister E. McGrath

Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance   We just could not let a landmark book like this go by without some notice. Zondervan’s…

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A NEW KIND OF APOLOGIST, edited by Sean McDowell

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance About the Editor Sean McDowell is assistant professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University and popular…

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The Big Ten: New Popular Apologetics Books from Christian Focus

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance by Fred G. Zaspel   This is just a heads up about this excellent series of…

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Daniel L. Arter’s Review of JERUSALEM AND ATHENS: CRITICAL DISCUSSIONS ON THE PHILOSOPHY AND APOLOGETICS OF CORNELIUS VAN TIL, edited by E. R. Geehan

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Video Interview with Mark J. Farnham, author of EVERY BELIEVER CONFIDENT: APOLOGETICS FOR THE ORDINARY CHRISTIAN

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VAN TIL’S APOLOGETIC: READING AND ANALYSIS, by Greg L. Bahnsen

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   Introduction This book is an indispensable resource for those who want to…

EVERY THOUGHT CAPTIVE: A STUDY MANUAL FOR THE DEFENSE OF CHRISTIAN TRUTH, by Richard L. Pratt, Jr.

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Benjamin J. Montoya   About the Author Richard L. Pratt Jr. (MDiv, Union Theological Seminary; ThD,…

THE DEFENSE OF THE FAITH, by Cornelius Van Til

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author Cornelius Van Til (1895-1987) earned his PhD from Princeton…

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Interview with Craig Biehl, author of GOD THE REASON: HOW INFINITE EXCELLENCE GIVES UNBREAKABLE FAITH

Books At a Glance (Fred Zaspel) Hi, this is Fred Zaspel, executive editor here at Books At a Glance, we’re talking today with Dr. Craig…

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COVENANTAL APOLOGETICS by K. Scott Oliphint

About the Author K. Scott Oliphint (Ph.D. Westminster Theological Seminary) is professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. Brief Summary…

VAN TIL & THE USE OF EVIDENCE, by Thom Notaro

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   Introduction This book is based on the author’s Th.M. thesis at Westminster…

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Interview with Nancy Pearcey, author of THE SOUL OF SCIENCE, TOTAL TRUTH, FINDING TRUTH, SAVING LEONARDO, and LOVE THY BODY

Greetings, I’m Fred Zaspel, executive editor here at Books At a Glance, and we have a special guest with us today to talk about her…

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ENCOUNTERING RELIGIOUS PLURALISM: THE CHALLENGE TO CHRISTIAN FAITH & MISSION, by Harold Netland

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author Harold Netland is a theologian, philosopher, and missiologist. He…

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Interview with John M. Frame, author of WE ARE ALL PHILOSOPHERS: A CHRISTIAN INTRODUCTION TO SEVEN FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS

An Author Interview from Books At a Glance   You may not know this about yourself, but you are a philosopher. That’s what John Frame…

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Video Interview with Kyle Beshears, author of APATHEISM: HOW WE SHARE WHEN THEY DON’T CARE

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Interview with John Frame on his new SELECTED SHORTER WRITINGS, vol. 1

John Frame has been teaching and writing theology now for decades, and his impact has been felt by all of us who “do theology” after…

Interview with Michael J. Kruger, author of CHRISTIANITY AT THE CROSSROADS: HOW THE SECOND CENTURY SHAPED THE FUTURE OF THE CHURCH

An Author Interview from Books At a Glance   It was so very long ago that we might wonder how the second century could possibly…

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SERVING THE CHURCH, REACHING THE WORLD: ESSAYS IN HONOUR OF DON CARSON, edited by Richard Cunningham

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   Table of Contents Foreword – Dick Lucas  Editor’s Introduction – Richard M.…

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Interview with Dan DeWitt, author of CHRIST OR CHAOS

Is Christianity irrational? Or is everything irrational if we try to understand it apart from God? Does nature contain for us the answers regarding origins?…

Interview with James N. Anderson, author of DAVID HUME

An Author Interview from Books At a Glance   Greetings, and welcome to another Author Interview from Books At a Glance. I’m Fred Zaspel, and…

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CORNELIUS VAN TIL: AN ANALYSIS OF HIS THOUGHT, by John M. Frame

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance About the Author John Frame is a Christian scholar who has written numerous important books in…

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NEW ATHEISM: A SURVIVAL GUIDE, by Graham Veale

This book has been out for just under a year now, but I just learned of it recently and was very impressed. Veale is not…

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A VISUAL DEFENSE: THE CASE FOR AND AGAINST CHRISTIANITY, by Robert Velarde

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Interview with Paul Kjoss Helseth, author of RIGHT REASON AND THE PRINCETON MIND: AN UNORTHODOX PROPOSAL

Old Princeton Seminary was a land of giants – theological giants. And if you’re anything at all like me your appreciation for them is immense.…

Interview with John Frame, author of CHRISTIANITY CONSIDERED: A GUIDE FOR SKEPTICS AND SEEKERS

John Frame may be in retirement, but his book-writing hasn’t seemed to slow down at all. I’m Fred Zaspel, editor here at Books At a…

WHAT’S YOUR WORLDVIEW? AN INTERACTIVE APPROACH TO LIFE’S BIG QUESTIONS, by James N. Anderson

The rise of pluralism in our day has of course spelled the end of the (more or less) common worldview that was shared within “Christendom,”…

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Book Notice: VAN TIL’S APOLOGETIC: READING AND ANALYSIS, by Greg L. Bahnsen

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance   Last week we offered our Summary of Greg Bahnsen’s massive Van Til’s Apologetic: Readings and…

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Interview with Stanley E. Porter, author of HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENT: TEXT, TRANSMISSION, TRANSLATION

Stanley Porter (PhD, University of Sheffield) is president, dean, and professor of New Testament at McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario. He is well known…

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TOTAL TRUTH: LIBERATING CHRISTIANITY FROM ITS CULTURAL CAPTIVITY (STUDY GUIDE EDITION), by Nancy Pearcey

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Nathan Sundt   About the Author Nancy R. Pearcey is editor-at-large for the Pearcey Report…

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WHY CHRISTIAN FAITH STILL MAKES SENSE: A RESPONSE TO CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES, by C. Stephen Evans

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Interview with Frank Turek, author of STEALING FROM GOD: WHY ATHEISTS NEED GOD TO MAKE THEIR CASE

Fred Zaspel: Hi, this is Fred Zaspel, editor at Books At a Glance we’re talking today to Frank Turek. He is the director of an…

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THE STORY OF REALITY: HOW THE WORLD BEGAN, HOW IT ENDS, AND EVERYTHING IMPORTANT THAT HAPPENS IN BETWEEN, by Gregory Koukl

  I love books that sketch out the big picture – seeing the forest is so vital to understanding the trees. In recent years several…

BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF EVANGELICAL THEOLOGY: ESSAYS IN HONOR OF JOHN S. FEINBERG, eds. Gregg R. Allison and Stephen J. Wellum

Few families have left their mark on theological studies as has the Feinberg family – father Charles and sons Paul and John – and this…

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Interview with Mark Coppenger, author of CASES AND MAPS: A CHRISTIAN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

An Author Interview from Books At a Glance   Greetings, and welcome to another Author Interview at Books At a Glance. I’m Fred Zaspel, and…

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Book Notice: THOMAS AQUINAS: PHILOSOPHER THEOLOGIAN, by K. Scott Oliphint

The Prince and Master of all Scholastic Doctors Thomas Aquinas has profoundly impacted thinkers both inside and outside the Roman Catholic Church for more than…

Book Notice: THE UNIFIED OPERATIONS OF THE HUMAN SOUL: JONATHAN EDWARD’S THEOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND APOLOGETIC, by Jeffrey C. Waddington

This book endeavors to examine and critically assess the theological anthropology of Jonathan Edwards with a view to considering how this anthropology coheres with his…

Book Notice: KARL MARX (Great Thinkers), by William D. Dennison

Karl Marx is the most influential political philosopher of the past 150 years. Understanding him is essential to understanding post-WWII Europe, American foreign policy, contemporary…

Book Notice: GOD THE REASON: HOW INFINITE EXCELLENCE GIVES UNBREAKABLE FAITH, by Craig Biehl

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance   God is eternal. He needs nothing. He cannot be known unless he reveals himself. He…

“Like a lost Shakespeare play recently discovered…”

Reformation Day Sale Still on through 11/1   From the "Father of Biblical Theology": A foundational work of Reformed theology, now in one volume. Geerhardus…

Book Notice: THE THEOLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE OF JOHN FRAME

Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance   John Frame’s many years of personal correspondence with students, pastors, and theologians is now available for…

“Here is a book that belongs in the libraries of every church, pastor, teacher, and student of theology.” Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

"Here is a book that belongs in the libraries of every church, pastor, teacher, and student of theology." Richard B. Gaffin Jr.   110 years…

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SELECTED SHORTER WRITINGS, vol.2, by John Frame

John Frame scarcely needs an introduction here. His faithful and distinguished career has been a blessed help to many. As John Piper says of him,…

John Frame: Author of SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

John Frame’s new Systematic Theology (P&R, 2013) is a landmark event in his long publishing career, and for our first Author Interview here at Books…

Book Reviews

Steve West’s Review of TACTICS: A GAME PLAN FOR DISCUSSING YOUR CHRISTIAN CONVICTIONS (10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION), by Gregory Koukl

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EVANGELISM IN A SKEPTICAL WORLD: HOW TO MAKE THE UNBELIEVABLE NEWS ABOUT JESUS MORE BELIEVABLE, by Sam Chan

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   About the Author Sam Chan is an evangelist who shares the gospel…

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THE ABSURDITY OF UNBELIEF, by Jeffrey D. Johnson

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TACTICS: A GAME PLAN FOR DISCUSSING YOUR CHRISTIAN CONVICTIONS, 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, by Gregory Koukl

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author Gregory Koukl holds MA degrees in apologetics and philosophy.…

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Book Sale at WTS Books: “The Best Single-Volume Reformed Systematic Theology Ever Produced” for Cyber Monday

Book Sale at WTS Books   110 years after its original publication, The Wonderful Works of God remains one of the finest single-volume systematic theologies…

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DOES CHRISTIANITY REALLY WORK? by William Edgar

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THE BLOOMSBURY COMPANION TO NEW RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS, by George Chryssides and Benjamin Zeller

Reviewed by Michael John Plato   Where have the cultists gone? And why? Religious historian Philip Jenkins recently mused on what he saw as the…

THE PROBLEM OF PAIN, by C. S. Lewis

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance About the Author C. S. Lewis was one of the most influential writers of Christian literature…

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Mark Coppenger’s Review of WHY I STILL BELIEVE: A FORMER ATHEIST’S RECKONING WITH THE BAD REPUTATION CHRISTIANS GIVE A GOOD GOD, by Mary Jo Sharp

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CHRISTIAN THEISTIC EVIDENCES, by Cornelius Van Til edited by K. Scott Oliphint

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance About the Author Cornelius Van Til (1895-1987) earned his PhD from Princeton University. He briefly taught…

SAVING LEONARDO: A CALL TO RESIST THE SECULAR ASSAULT ON MIND, MORALS, AND MEANING, by Nancy Pearcey

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author Nancy Pearcey is a Christian intellectual who has lectured…

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Weekly Recap, October 26, 2024

Looking for a resource on apologetics? See our summary of Mere Apologetics: How to Help Seekers & Skeptics Find Faith, by Alister E. McGrath.

Book Reviews

AM I JUST A BRAIN, by Sharon Dirckx

CHURCH HISTORY FOR MODERN MINISTRY: WHY OUR PAST MATTERS FOR EVERYTHING WE DO, by Dayton Hartman (Review 2 of 2)

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Book Notice: THEOLOGICAL ENGLISH: AN ADVANCED ESL TEST FOR STUDENTS OF THEOLOGY, by Pierce Taylor Hibbs and Megan Reiley

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Are you a non-native English speaker who plans to study theology in English at an advanced…

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Interview with David A. Covington, author of A REDEMPTIVE THEOLOGY OF ART: RESTORING GODLY AESTHETICS TO DOCTRINE AND CULTURE

An Author Interview from Books At a Glance   Editor’s Note: Mark Coppenger, our Assistant Editor for Apologetics, hosts this week’s Author Interview with David…

Interview with Greg Welty, author of WHY IS THERE EVIL IN THE WORLD (AND SO MUCH OF IT)?

An Author Interview from Books At a Glance   What does the presence of evil tell us about God? Is it a problem? If God…

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Book Notice: FREE IN CHRIST: THE MESSAGE OF GALATIANS FOR TODAY, by Edgar Andrews

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance   From the Back Cover Paul’s epistle to the Galatians can be summarized by one simple…

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Interview with Jim Newheiser, author of MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, AND REMARRIAGE: CRITICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

It has been a while since we’ve seen a new, biblical treatment of questions regarding marriage, divorce, and remarriage, and Jim Newheiser has stepped up…

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Which Study Bible is Best for You?

Study Bibles are all the rage, it seems, and the choices you have are many. These study Bibles have just arrived in 2016 – Cultural…

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Interview with Stephen J. Nichols, President of Reformation Bible College, on the Spread of the Reformation in Europe

Welcome to Books At a Glance as we continue our brief discussions about the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century. I’m Fred Zaspel, and we…

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Book Notice: KNOW WHY YOU BELIEVE, by K. Scott Oliphint

The Christian life depends upon faith, but there are good reasons for that faith. In Know Why You Believe professor and author K. Scott Oliphint…

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Interview with Dr. Diane Poythress, author of REFORMER OF BASEL: THE LIFE, THOUGHT, AND INFLUENCE OF JOHANNES OECOLAMPADIUS

Johannes Oecolampadius just may be the most important Reformer you’ve never heard of, and Diane Poythress wants to help fill that gap in our study…

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Book Notice: THE DOCTRINE OF THE SPIRITUALITY OF THE CHURCH IN THE ECCLESIOLOGY OF CHARLES HODGE, by Alan D. Strange

Charles Hodge (1797–1878) was arguably the leading Old School Presbyterian of the nineteenth century. He was involved with all the great ecclesiastical controversies of his…

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Interview with William Edgar, author of CREATED AND CREATING: A BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF CULTURE

What is “culture”? And what does the Bible have to say about culture? How should Christians think about culture? And how should it inform our…

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Book Notice: GOOD ARGUMENTS: MAKING YOUR CASE IN WRITING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING, by Richard A. Holland Jr. and Benjamin K. Forrest

A Brief Introduction to Argumentation This brief introduction to making effective arguments helps readers to understand the basics of sound reasoning and to learn how…

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Interview with Stephen J. Nichols, President of Reformation Bible College, on John Knox and the Scottish Reformation

Welcome back to Books At a Glance as we continue our brief discussions tracking out the big picture of the Protestant Reformation. I’m Fred Zaspel…

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Book Notice: THEOLOGY IN THREE DIMENSIONS: A GUIDE TO TRIPERSPECTIVALISM AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE, by John M. Frame

Because God created all things with coherent unity, everything can be understood from the perspective of everything else. This applies even to theology! Positing that…

Book Notice: SERVING THE CHURCH, REACHING THE WORLD: ESSAYS IN HONOR OF DON CARSON, edited by Richard M. Cunningham

  Dick Lucas begins his Foreword to this book, “What is it about this man D.A. Carson that stirs in me, as in so many,…

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Interview with Stephen J. Nichols, President of Reformation Bible College, on Nationalism and the Printing Press

  Welcome as we continue our discussions here at Books At a Glance tracking out the Protestant Reformation in large strokes. I’m Fred Zaspel, and…

Interview with Stephen J. Nichols, President of Reformation Bible College, on Religious and Theological Issues of the Reformation

Welcome again to Books At a Glance. I’m Fred Zaspel and we’re talking again to Dr. Stephen Nichols about the Protestant Reformation. This time Dr.…

Interview with Stephen J. Nichols, President of Reformation Bible College, on the Renaissance and Erasmus

Welcome back to Books At a Glance as we continue our brief discussions tracking out the big picture of the Protestant Reformation. I’m Fred Zaspel,…

Interview with Stephen J. Nichols, President of Reformation Bible College, concerning an Overview of the Reformation

Greetings! And welcome to Books At a Glance. I’m Fred Zaspel, and in honor of this 500th anniversary year of the Protestant Reformation we’re interviewing…

Interview with James N. Anderson, author of WHY SHOULD I BELIEVE CHRISTIANITY?

Why should you believe that the Christian message is true? Is it just a blind leap? Or does it really make sense? And for that…

Interview with Christopher L. Reese and Michael G. Strauss, co-editors of DICTIONARY OF CHRISTIANITY AND SCIENCE: THE DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR THE INTERSECTION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH AND CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE

You may not yet have heard anything about the book, but as soon as you hear the title – A Dictionary of Christianity and Science…

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Book Notice: THE LIBERAL ARTS, by Gene C. Fant Jr.

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   An excellent liberal arts education holds purpose-giving and society-shaping power. But how do we tap…

Book Notice: DON’T LET SCHOOLING STAND IN THE WAY OF EDUCATION: A BIBLICAL RESPONSE TO THE CRISIS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, edited by Darrow L. Miller

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance   With alarming speed, our public schools have dropped any pretense of religious neutrality. As a…

Book Notice: PHILOSOPHY, by David K. Naugle

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   Philosophy pervades every sphere of life from the defense of the gospel to the formulation…

Welcome to Westminster Sale for Sinclair Ferguson’s Books

Welcome to Westminster Sale for Sinclair B. Ferguson's Books   [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://booksataglance.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_4561.mp4"][/video]   Since the days of the early church, Christians have wrestled…

THE INERRANT WORD: BIBLICAL, HISTORICAL, THEOLOGICAL, AND PASTORAL PERSPECTIVES, edited by John MacArthur

John MacArthur continues to be a leading voice in the defense and exposition of biblical inerrancy. Throughout his ministry in preaching and writing he has…

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Interview with Christopher W. Morgan, author of CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY: THE BIBLICAL STORY AND OUR FAITH and A CONCISE DICTIONARY OF THEOLOGICAL TERMS

An Author Interview from Books At a Glance Fred: Welcome to another author interview at Books At a Glance! I’m Fred Zaspel, and today we’re…

Interview with Scott Christensen, author of WHAT ABOUT EVIL? A DEFENSE OF GOD’S SOVEREIGN GLORY

An Author Interview from Books at a Glance   Zaspel: Greetings, and welcome to another Author Interview at Books at a Glance. I’m Fred Zaspel,…

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Book Notice: WHAT ABOUT EVIL? A DEFENSE OF GOD’S SOVEREIGN GLORY, by Scott Christensen

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance   About the Book: Reconciling the existence of God and evil has been a long-standing conundrum…

Poythress’ Magnum Opus on the “Theological Mt. Everest”

"Truly transforming..."   About the Book: [embed]https://youtu.be/wcyd8Wph7HM[/embed] Starting with the doctrine of the Trinity, Vern Poythress addresses six challenges concerning the compatibility of God's independence…

Back to School Sale: Kindergarten through MDiv

Shop the Back-to-School Sale!   About Gentle and Lowly: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." --Matthew…

eBooks (Re)launch Sale: 50% Off Nearly 400 Titles

72 Hours Only!   Editor's Note: See our author interview of this book here!   About One of the Books on Sale: "Come to me,…

Father’s Day Gift Guide | A Tribute to Dads Who Read

Our Favorite Books for Dads!   Product Description of One of the Bestsellers on Sale: Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and…

One of the Best Practical Studies on Identity and Union with Christ

A Parting Gift to the Church from the Late Jean Gaffin   It is crucial to know who we are. The world loves to label…

“If you can only read one book in 2020, make it this one.”

"If you can only read one book in 2020, make it this one."   Editor's Note: This book looks very interesting, especially because it begins from…

Book Notice: THE HISTORY AND THEOLOGY OF CALVINISM, by Curt Daniel

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance   With forewords by both Joel Beeke and John MacArthur, you would be right to expect…

Christmas Gift Guide from WTS Books

Christmas Gift Guide at WTS Books   WTS Books is running a fantastic Christmas gift guide sale. Here is some information about one of their…

Book Notice: CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW, by Philip Graham Ryken

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   Everything we think, say, and do reflects our worldview. Whether we realize it or not,…

Book Sale at WTS Books: Think Pixar but with Gospel Comfort

Book Sale at WTS Books   Going to bed and turning out the light can be a hard time for many children. Award-winning author Champ…

Book Sale at WTS Books: ACT OF GRACE: THE POWER OF GENEROSITY TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE, THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, by James C. Petty

Book Sale at WTS Books   A minority of Christians give 10 percent or more of their income to churches and missions, supporting the bulk…

Books for Teens: Some Miscellaneous Recommendations from Fred G. Zaspel

Books for Teens: Some Miscellaneous Recommendations from Fred G. Zaspel   A few weeks ago someone gave me the idea to recommend some books that…

Book Sale at WTS Books: Up to 44% off of GOD, YOU, & SEX: A PROFOUND MYSTERY, by David White

Book Sale at WTS Books: Up to 44% off!   In this important and engaging biblical teaching on sexuality, David White helps readers develop a…

Book Sale at WTS Books: Kids Week [Part 2]: JESUS AND THE LION’S DEN: A TRUE STORY ABOUT HOW DANIEL POINTS US TO JESUS, by Alison Mitchell

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Book Sale at WTS Books: THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD: HOW CHRIST’S VICTORY STRENGTHENS US FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE, by Iain M. Duguid

The Christian life is a battle. We are in a daily struggle against the world, sin, and Satan. But God didn’t leave us to fend…

Book Notice: REDEEMING SCIENCE: A GOD-CENTERED APPROACH, by Vern S. Poythress

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance Fred Zaspel   I have consulted this book here and there over the years, but today…

Book Notice: 2 KINGS (REFORMED EXPOSITORY COMMENTARY), by Philip Graham Ryken

A Brief Book Notice From Books at a Glance   Despite the tragic events of 2 Kings, hope remains as God holds to his promise…

Book Notice: THE BOX: ANSWERING THE FAITH OF UNBELIEF, by Craig Biehl

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance By Fred Zaspel   I recently had occasion to read this book again, and I was…

Book Notice: RICHARD DAWKINS, by Ransom Poythress

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   Richard Dawkins, a leader in the New Atheism movement and bestselling author, is one of…

Book Notice: HISTORY, by Nathan Finn

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   A robust understanding of the past has the power to shape our perspective on the…

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Interview with Owen Strachan, co-author of THE GRAND DESIGN: MALE AND FEMALE HE MADE THEM, Part 1

Should men and women have identical roles? Or is there something distinctive about men and women that reflects correspondingly distinct roles? Surely if ever we…

Summaries

WORLD FEDERATION: THE ECUMENICAL AGENDA, by Martin Erdmann

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Benjamin J. Montoya, PhD   About the Author Dr. Martin Erdmann studied theology at Columbia…

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BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF EVANGELICAL THEOLOGY: ESSAYS IN HONOR OF JOHN S. FEINBERG, edited by Gregg R. Allison and Stephen J. Wellum

It’s a joy to make mention of this new festschrift in honor of the well-deserving John Feinberg, whose notable career – with its years of…

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CREATED AND CREATING: A BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF CULTURE, by William Edgar

  A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance   About the Author William Edgar is professor of apologetics and holds the John Boyer…

KNOW WHY YOU BELIEVE, by K. Scott Oliphint

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author K. Scott Oliphint is professor of apologetics and systematic…

LOVE THY BODY: ANSWERING HARD QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE AND SEXUALITY, by Nancy R. Pearcey

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Nathan Sundt   About the Author Nancy R. Pearcey has been hailed in The Economist…

I BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS, by George Eldon Ladd

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author George Eldon Ladd was a biblical scholar who specialized…

Book Reviews

Robert C. Newman’s Review of THE WORLD IN HIS HANDS: A CHRISTIAN ACCOUNT OF SCIENTIFIC LAW AND ITS ANTITHETICAL COMPETITORS, by Christopher Lee Bolt

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NATURE’S CASE FOR GOD: A BRIEF BIBLICAL ARGUMENT, by John M. Frame

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author John Frame is a Christian scholar who has written…

JUSTIFICATION, VOLUME 2, by Michael Horton

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance By Mark Baker   About the Author Michael Horton (PhD, University of Coventry and Wycliffe Hall,…

JUSTIFICATION: VOLUME 1, by Michael Horton

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance By Mark Baker   About the Author Michael Horton (PhD, University of Coventry and Wycliffe Hall,…

CHRISTIANITY CONSIDERED: A GUIDE FOR SKEPTICS AND SEEKERS, by John Frame

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author John Frame is the J. D. Trimble Professor of…

C.S. LEWIS’ MERE CHRISTIANITY: A BIOGRAPHY, by George Marsden

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   Introduction This book is part of Princeton University Press’ Lives of Great…

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THE LAW ABOVE THE LAW, by John Warwick Montgomery

Over one hundred years ago – before Watergate, junk bonds, Enron, or the Great Financial Crisis – the Supreme Court of the United States declared,…

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EVOLUTION: SCRIPTURE AND NATURE SAY YES!, by Denis O. Lamoureux

MERE HOPE: LIFE IN AN AGE OF CYNICISM, by Jason Duesing

Summaries

Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy, edited by Paul M. Gould and Richard Brian Davis

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance   About the Authors Timothy McGrew serves as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Philosophy…

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MAKING SENSE OF GOD: AN INVITATION TO THE SKEPTICAL, by Timothy Keller

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MIRACLES AND THE CRITICAL MIND, by Colin Brown

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author Colin Brown taught systematic theology at Fuller Theological Seminary…

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THE LORDSHIP OF CHRIST: SERVING OUR SAVIOR ALL OF THE TIME, IN ALL OF LIFE, WITH ALL OF OUR HEART, by Vern Poythress

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Weekly Recap, April 1

An excellent interview with two authors, a summary of John Frame’s APOLOGETICS, and a book announcement for Trueman and Crowe’s THE ESSENTIAL TRINITY, plus more!

Book Reviews

INTRODUCING BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS: A COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR HEARING GOD IN SCRIPTURE, by Craig G. Bartholomew

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WHY SHOULD I BELIEVE CHRISTIANITY, by James N. Anderson

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Chris Bolt   About the Author James N. Anderson specializes in philosophical theology and Christian…

HE IS THERE AND HE IS NOT SILENT, by Francis Schaeffer

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance Introduction Francis Schaeffer (1912-1984) was a leading Christian thinker, author, apologist, and evangelist. He founded the…

ESCAPE FROM REASON, by Francis Schaeffer

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance Introduction Francis Schaeffer (1912-1984) was a leading Christian thinker, author, apologist, and evangelist. He founded the…

Summary of A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY, by John Frame, Part 2

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance About the Author John Frame holds the J. D. Trimble Chair of Systematic Theology and Philosophy…

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Review of A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY, by John Frame

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Summary of A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY, by John Frame

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance About the Author John Frame holds the J. D. Trimble Chair of Systematic Theology and Philosophy…

PREACHING: COMMUNICATING FAITH IN AN AGE OF SKEPTICISM, by Timothy Keller

Author Notes Timothy Keller is the founder and senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. He is the author of many best…

PRAYER: EXPERIENCING AWE AND INTIMACY WITH GOD, by Timothy Keller

  A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Matthew Claridge About the Author  Timothy Keller is the founder and senior pastor of…

MERE CHRISTIANITY, by C. S. Lewis

Editor’s Note:  Some have requested that along with newer titles we summarize some of the more notable books from previous generations. C.S. Lewis seems never…

FINDING TRUTH: FIVE PRINCIPLES FOR UNMASKING ATHEISM, SECULARISM, AND OTHER GOD SUBSTITUTES, by Nancy Pearcey

About the Author Nancy Pearcey is a Christian intellectual and award-winning author who has taught extensively on Christianity, truth, worldviews, and culture. She is professor…

MIRACLES: A PRELIMINARY STUDY, by C. S. Lewis

Editor’s Note:  As we mentioned recently, some have requested that along with newer titles we routinely summarize we might also summarize some of the more…

THE SUPERNATURALNESS OF CHRIST: CAN WE STILL BELIEVE IN IT?, by Wilbur M. Smith

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance By Justin Powell   About the Author Wilbur M. Smith (1894-1976) was ordained as a Presbyterian…

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UNAPOLOGETIC STUDY BIBLE

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“THE SUPERNATURAL,” Chapter 5 in BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES: A COMMEMORATION OF 100 YEARS OF PRINCETON SEMINARY, by the Faculty of Princeton Seminary

A “Bonus” Chapter Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   It is a profound mistake to identify the spiritual with the supernatural,…

THE KINGDOM OF THE CULTS, by Walter Martin

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   About the Author Walter Martin was the founder of the Christian Research…

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Three Arguments from Evil and Suffering against Rational Belief in God

We've posted a summary of each book in Alvin Plantinga's trilogy that covers contemporary theories of knowledge (Warrant: The Current Debate), Plantinga's own theory of…

Logos and Reformed Theology

Logos and Reformed Theology Logos Bible Software 2014 Review by K. Scott Oliphint I became a Logos user a number of years ago. My original…

Author Interviews

Interview (Part 1) with R. Douglas Geivett and Holly Pivec, authors of A NEW APOSTOLIC REFORMATION? and GOD’S SUPER APOSTLES

“The New Apostolic Reformation.” You may not have heard of it, but it’s all around you and enjoying wide influence. Doug Geivett and Holly Pivec…

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THE DOCTRINE OF SCRIPTURE: AN INTRODUCTION, by Mark D. Thompson

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   Table of Contents Introduction: How Do We Give an Account of the…

NEO-CALVINISM: A THEOLOGICAL INTRODUCTION, by Cory C. Brock and N. Gray Sutanto

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Timothy M. Haupt   In the foreword, George Harinck notes, “One can study neo-Calvinism or…

REDEEMING OUR THINKING ABOUT HISTORY: A GOD-CENTERED APPROACH, by Vern S. Poythress

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   About the Author Vern Poythress (PhD, Harvard University; ThD, University of Stellenbosch)…

THE FREEDOM OF SELF-FORGETFULNESS: THE PATH TO TRUE CHRISTIAN JOY, by Timothy Keller

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance  by Kirsten Birkett    About the Author  Timothy Keller was founder of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church…

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Crossway’s Theology Basics Series, by Jon Nielson

Announcing the new Theology Basics series By Jon Nielson From Crossway Publishers   Crossway has begun publishing Jon Nielson's Theology Basics series. Two volumes are currently available,…

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THE SCANDAL OF THE EVANGELICAL MIND, by Mark A. Noll

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   About the Author Mark A. Noll is the Francis A. McAnaney Professor…

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Ross Harmon’s Review of CAN WE TRUST THE GOSPELS?, by Peter J. Williams

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WHY SHOULD I TRUST THE BIBLE? by Timothy Paul Jones

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Kirsten Birkett   About the Author Timothy Paul Jones serves as the C. Edwin Gheens…

ORTHODOXY, by G. K. Chesterton

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Kevin Walker   Introduction In Orthodoxy, Chesterton sets out to outline his intellectual journey to…

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M. Blayne Powell’s Review of THE DOCTRINE OF SCRIPTURE: AN INTRODUCTION, by Mark D. Thompson

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REFLECTIONS ON THE EXISTENCE OF GOD, by Richard E. Simmons III

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   About the Author Richard E. Simmons III is the founding director of The Center for…

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Bruce W. Speck’s Review of THE PASTOR OF KILSYTH: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF W. H. BURNS, by Islay Burns

Mark Coppenger’s Review of PETER AKINOLA: WHO BLINKS FIRST? BIBLICAL FIDELTY AGAINST THE GAY AGENDA IN THE GLOBAL ANGLICAN COMMUNITY, by Gbenga Gbesan

Darren Bradley’s Review of REDEEMING REASON: A GOD-CENTERED APPROACH, by Vern S. Poythress

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CHRISTIANITY & LIBERALISM, by J. Gresham Machen

A Brief Book Summary from Books At A Glance By Steve West   About the Author J. Gresham Machen was founder and Professor of New…

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Mark Baker’s Review of A THEOLOGY OF MATTHEW: JESUS REVEALED AS DELIVERER, KING, AND INCARNATE CREATOR, by Charles L. Quarles

Robert C. Newman’s Review of THREE VIEWS ON CHRISTIANITY AND SCIENCE, by Michael Ruse, Alister McGrath, and Bruce L. Gordon

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Weekly Recap July 16, 2016

Plenty of new material to see this week! Our summary of Scott Christensen’s book about free will and our interview with Gloria Furman on her…

Weekly Recap, July 24, 2021

What are some common questions you have when interpreting the Bible? Join us as we interview Dr. Robert Plummer over the second edition of his…

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REDEEMING SCIENCE: A GOD-CENTERED APPROACH, by Vern S. Poythress

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance About the Author Vern Poythress is professor of New Testament interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary in…

THE STORY OF CREEDS AND CONFESSIONS: TRACING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, edited by Donald Fairbairn and Ryan M. Reeves

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   About the Authors Donald Fairbairn and Ryan Reeves both earned their PhDs…

THE PROBLEM OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: HERMENEUTICAL, SCHEMATIC, AND THEOLOGICAL APPROACHES, by Duane A. Garrett

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Kirsten Birkett   About the Αuthor Duane A. Garrett is John R. Sampey Professor of…

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THE CONSEQUENCES OF IDEAS: UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPTS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD, by R. C. Sproul

Jeff Erickson’s Review of 50 ETHICAL QUESTIONS: BIBLICAL WISDOM FOR CONFUSING TIMES, by J. Alan Branch

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Archive Spotlight – August 26, 2022

Book Reviews

THE SECRET THOUGHTS OF AN UNLIKELY CONVERT and OPENNESS UNHINDERED, by Rosaria Butterfield

Jeff Erickson’s Review of WHO MADE GOD? SEARCHING FOR A THEORY OF EVERYTHING, by Edgar Andrews

Ryan Speck’s Review of R.C. SPROUL: DEFENDER OF THE REFORMED FAITH, by Nate Pickowicz

Bruce W. Speck’s Review of INERRANCY AND THE GOSPELS: A GOD-CENTERED APPROACH TO THE CHALLENGES OF HARMONIZATION, by Vern Sheridan Poythress

M. Blayne Powell’s Review of TRUTH, THEOLOGY, AND PERSPECTIVE: AN APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING BIBLICAL DOCTRINE, by Vern S. Poythress

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Archive Spotlight – September 15, 2023

Book Reviews

Fred G. Zaspel’s Review of THE REAL SCANDAL OF THE EVANGELICAL MIND, by Carl Trueman

Summaries

GOD, REVELATION AND AUTHORITY VOLUME 1: GOD WHO SPEAKS AND SHOWS: PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS, by Carl F. H. Henry

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   About the Author Carl F. H. Henry was one of the key…

WHY DOES GOD CARE WHO I SLEEP WITH?, by Sam Allberry

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   About the Author Sam Allberry is an international teacher and author. He…

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A. C. Carter’s Review of WHAT DID THE CROSS ACHIEVE? by J. I. Packer

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Archive Spotlight – July 19, 2024

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Bennett W. Roger’s Review of INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW: PURSUING GOD’S PERSPECTIVE IN A PLURALISTIC WORLD, by Tawa J. Anderson, W. Michael Clark, and David K. Naugle

Summaries

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH 53: ENCOUNTERING THE SUFFERING SERVANT IN JEWISH AND CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY, edited by Darrell Bock and Mitch Glaser

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance   About the Editors Darrell L. Bock is Executive Director of Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor…

HOW DOES THE NEW TESTAMENT USE THE OLD TESTAMENT?: A SURVEY OF THE MAJOR VIEWS, by Michael J. Vlach

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Benjamin Montoya   About the Author Michael J. Vlach, Ph.D., is Professor of Theology at…

WORK MATTERS: CONNECTING SUNDAY WORSHIP TO MONDAY WORK, by Tom Nelson

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Paul Reese   About the Author Tom Nelson is the Senior Pastor at Christ Community…

Book Reviews

MORAL CHOICES: AN INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS, by Scott B. Rae

ENLIGHTENMENT NOW: THE CASE FOR REASON, SCIENCE, HUMANISM, AND PROGRESS, by Steven Pinker

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THE REFORMATION THEN AND NOW: 25 YEARS OF MODERN REFORMATION ARTICLES CELEBRATING 500 YEARS OF REFORMATION, edited by Eric Landry and Michael S. Horton

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Benjamin Montoya   About the Authors Eric Landry is the founding pastor of Christ Presbyterian…

SCIENTISM AND SECULARISM: LEARNING TO RESPOND TO A DANGEROUS IDEOLOGY, by J. P. Moreland

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author J. P. Moreland (PhD, University of Southern California) is distinguished…

SANCTIFICATION, Michael Allen

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance By Mark Baker   About the Author Michael Allen (PhD, Wheaton College) is the John Dyer…

THE ENDURING AUTHORITY OF THE CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES – Chapter 7, edited by D.A. Carson

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance Editor’s Note: Today we continue our series of “bonus” summaries covering all thirty-six chapters of the…

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NIV CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS STUDY BIBLE, edited by Craig S. Keener and John H. Walton

CREATION CARE: A BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF THE NATURAL WORLD, by Douglas J. Moo and Jonathan A. Moo

THE CHARACTER GAP: HOW GOOD ARE WE?, by Christian B. Miller

THE CHARACTER GAP: HOW GOOD ARE WE?, by Christian B. Miller

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Weekly Recap December 2

We went heavy on Summaries this week, including a fascinating look at the oft-forgotten Katherine Luther, wife to Martin Luther.

Summaries

WHY WE STILL BELIEVE: STANDING FIRM ON BIBLICAL CHRISTIANITY, David J. Randall, editor

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Mark Coppenger   Overview This book is published in connection with Solas (Centre for Public…

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Weekly Recap October 1, 2016

Lots of good new content this week! Among other things we spoke with Gregg Allison about Baker’s new dictionary of theological terms and summarized Sean McDowell’s…

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THE REASON FOR GOD: BELIEF IN AN AGE OF SKEPTICISM, by Timothy Keller

About the Author Timothy Keller is the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. He is the author of numerous books and is Vice-President…

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Weekly Recap, July 28

Apologetics, human choice and contingency a la Richard Muller, a bit of evolution, and a look at life during the time of the Scriptures.

Weekly Recap: 10/26 – 10/30

Greetings from Books At a Glance! We hope you catch everything this week, including an important interview with Al Mohler, our summary of 4 views…

Book Reviews

Steve West’s Review of ENCOUNTERING RELIGIOUS PLURALISM: THE CHALLENGE TO CHRISTIAN FAITH & MISSION, by Harold Netland

THEISTIC EVOLUTION: A SCIENTIFIC, PHILOSOPHICAL, AND THEOLOGICAL CRITIQUE, by J. P. Moreland, Stephen C. Meyer, Christopher Shaw, Ann K. Gauger, and Wayne Grudem (eds.)

Mark T. Coppenger’s Review of THE MYTH OF EQUALITY: UNCOVERING THE ROOTS OF INJUSTICE AND PRIVILEGE, by Ken Wytsma

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Weekly Recap Feb. 25

Justification, apologetics, persecution, and the historical nature of the New Testament, all this week from Books at a Glance. We’ve also updated the Trinity Debate…

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Andrew Ballitch’s Review of CASES AND MAPS: A CHRISTIAN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY, by Mark Coppenger

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Weekly Recap, June 9

We went a bit philosophical this week, with posts on eternity, Ecclesiastes, and apologetics, and an excellent review of a children’s Bible craft book.

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A PECULIAR GLORY: HOW THE CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES REVEAL THEIR COMPLETE TRUTHFULNESS

  A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance   About the Author John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of…

“FUNDAMENTALISM” AND THE WORD OF GOD, by J.I. Packer

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance   About the Author J.I. Packer is Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College…

Book Reviews

THE PASTOR AS THEOLOGIAN: RECLAIMING A LOST VISION, by Kevin J. Vanhoozer and Owen Strachan

PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY, by Allan Herman

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Summary of GOD THE REASON: HOW INFINITIVE EXCELLENCE GIVES UNBREAKABLE FAITH, by Craig Biehl

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance About the Author Craig Biehl (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the author of The Infinite Merit…