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RESURRECTION AND MORAL ORDER: AN OUTLINE FOR EVANGELICAL ETHICS, by Oliver O’Donovan

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author Oliver O’Donovan was Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University of Oxford.   Introduction In this book, O’Donovan argues that Christian…

THE CITY OF GOD AND THE GOAL OF CREATION: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF THE CITY OF GOD, T. Desmond Alexander

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Mark Baker   Overview This book examines the theme of the city of God as it is expressed in the Bible. It begins with God’s original plan: Adam and Eve…

GOD'S MEDIATORS: A BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF PRIESTHOOD, by Andrew S. Malone

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance By Mark Baker   About the Author Andrew S. Malone is Lecturer in Biblical Studies at Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia. He is author of Knowing Jesus in the Old Testament? and…

THE ABOLITION OF MAN, by C.S. Lewis

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   Introduction The Abolition of Man is comprised of three lectures that Lewis gave on the topic of morality. He argues that there is an objectively right way…

THE MEDIEVAL THEOLOGIANS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY IN THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD, by G. R. Evans

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Joshua K. Smith   About the Editor R. Evans is the professor of medieval theology and intellectual history at the University of Cambridge. She has authored numerous works, including Philosophy…

PAUL AND JUDAISM REVISITED: A STUDY OF DIVINE AND HUMAN AGENCY IN SALVATION, by Preston M. Sprinkle

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance By Mark Baker   About the Author Preston Sprinkle (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is associate professor of biblical studies at Eternity Bible College, Simi Valley, California. He has authored or co-authored…

CONTOURS OF THE KUYPERIAN TRADITION: A SYSTEMATIC INTRODUCTION, by Craig G. Bartholomew

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   Introduction This book explores the main elements of Kuyper’s thought, and demonstrates how the Kuyperian tradition has been developed since his time. Evaluation is offered on his…

WHO SHALL ASCEND THE MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD?: A BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS, by L. Michael Morales

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance By Mark Baker   About the Author Michael Morales is Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Taylors, South Carolina. He has also served as Provost and Professor…

THE SOUL OF SCIENCE: CHRISTIAN FAITH AND NATURAL PHILOSOPHY, by Nancy R. Pearcey and Charles B. Thaxton

A Brief Book Summary from Books At A Glance By Joshua K. Smith   Overview In The Soul of Science, Nancy Pearcey and Charles Thaxton recall and re-examine the Christian heritage and ideology that motivated a scientific revolution. This work…

RESTORING THE SOUL OF THE UNIVERSITY: UNIFYING CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION IN A FRAGMENTED AGE, by Perry Glanzer, Nathan Alleman, and Todd Ream

A Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Greg Cochran   Table of Contents PART ONE: Building the University 1 Creating the Original Blueprint of a University 2 A Cracked Pinnacle and Shifting Foundation: Attempting to Repair the University…

ENGAGING WITH BARTH: CONTEMPORARY EVANGELICAL CRITIQUES, edited by David Gibson and Daniel Strange

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Editors David Gibson is Assistant Minister at High Church, Hilton, Aberdeen. Daniel Strange is Lecturer in Culture, Religion and Public Theology at Oak Hill Theological…

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 Christianity), based in Dundee, Scotland – “a media and training ministry dedicated to resourcing and…

OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY: BASIC ISSUES IN THE CURRENT DEBATE, by Gerhard Hasel

A Brief Summary From Books At A Glance By Joshua K. Smith   About the Author Gerhard Hasel (1935-2004) served as professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Andrews University Theological Seminary. He also wrote New Testament Theology: Basic…

DIVINE WILL AND HUMAN CHOICE: FREEDOM, CONTINGENCY, AND NECESSITY IN EARLY MODERN REFORMED THOUGHT, by Richard A. Muller

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author Richard Muller is a renowned expert on Reformed thought and historical theology. He has published highly regarded works in his field and is an…

PRAYING WITH PAUL: A CALL TO SPIRITUAL REFORMATION, by D.A. Carson

A Brief Book Summary By Books At A Glance By Clay Werner   Overview Carson’s deep conviction is that the greatest need of the church today is a deeper knowledge of God. This deeper knowledge of God can only come…

THE REFORMERS AND THEIR STEPCHILDREN, by Leonard Verduin

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author Leonard Verduin authored several books and translated the works of Menno Simons. For over twenty years he pastored the Campus Chapel at the University…