Weekly Recap, November 2

A TREATISE ON THE SPIRIT AND THE LETTER, by St. Augustine

A Brief “Bonus” Summary from Books At a Glance By Todd Scacewater   You read the works, Marcellinus, that I recently wrote about the baptism of infants and the perfection of human righteousness. You were concerned that I wrote that…

THE DOCTRINE OF ENDLESS PUNISHMENT, by William G. T. Shedd

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Mitch Chase   About the Author William G. T. Shedd was an American theologian in the 1800s. In addition to a stint in pastoral ministry, Shedd was a professor at…

Eric Tully's Review of ARAMAIC EZRA AND DANIEL: A HANDBOOK ON THE ARAMAIC TEXT, by John A. Cook

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Eric Tully   It is as important as ever to read and exegete the Old Testament text in its original languages, and we have more tools than ever to assist us.…

Kristin Stiles' Review of SOPHIE AND THE HEIDELBERG CAT, by Andrew Wilson

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   This title immediately caught my eye. What an intriguing idea to bring something as important and historic as the Heidelberg Catechism to a new, young audience. In many…

Book Notice: REPEAT THE SOUNDING JOY: A DAILY ADVENT DEVOTIONAL ON LUKE 1-2, by Christopher Ash

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance Fred G. Zaspel   This book is a treat to read. As the subtitle indicates, it is intended for daily devotional readings during Advent season. Each chapter takes up a few…

Book Notice: ATHANASIUS OF ALEXANDRIA: HIS LIFE AND IMPACT, by Peter Barnes

A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance   From the foreword: Until his death in 373, Athanasius was the most formidable opponent of Arianism in the Roman Empire. Ultimately, for him, this fight was not a struggle for…