| BOOK NOTES |
The
Vietnam War: Christian Perspectives is one of those books that
judges the conscience. It is the kind of book that we owe it to
ourselves to read in these critical times. It is a collection of
provocative essays by controversial figures. There is Martin Luther
King’s address at Riverside Church, Richard Reeves’
account of his trip to Hanoi, William Sloane Coffin’s (one of
those now indicted for conspiracy) address in Washington Cathedral.
3.50 hardcover, 1.65 in paperback.
A
highly readable volume that illustrates how religion can get out on
the streets where the people are is Christians in Crossfire,
written by L. P. Byers, a Presbyterian minister who worked from a
motorcycle in order to gain new opportunities for Christian witness.
This book shows that some people are doing things for Christ and not
just talking about it. The chapter titles indicate the dynamism:
Intellectual Whitewash, On the Griddle, Fire and Fog, Fighting
Windmills are just a few. He points out how faith can exit at the
bottom of the heart, but denies at the top of the mind. And many more
challenging ideas. 2.25 in paperback.
The
World of the New Testament is the initial volume of an extended
commentary of the New Testament issued by Sweet Publishing Co. While
we think it unfortunate that the opportunity was not seized to make
this labor of love the cooperative effort of conservative scholars
from all wings of our Movement, we nonetheless praise the venture and
heartily urge our readers to acquaint themselves with it. Indeed, if
some of the more scholarly writers among both Disciples and
Independent Christian Churches, or perhaps just the latter if a
strong conservative image is important, could have been called into
this noble task, it would have resulted in a more solid work and
could have witnessed to our growing concern for unity. As it is they
will all be Church of Christ men, which means, due to our lack of
depth in scholarship, they will be the younger set, for the most
part. While all this could have been better balanced, we like it as
it is. This first volume, edited by Abraham J. Malherbe, discusses
the life, history, geography, and religions of Palestine at the time
of Christ, with an article by Roy Bowen Ward on “How to Study
the New Testament.” The one by Ward is not only a responsible
piece of work, but a daring departure from the old-line Church of
Christ technique of Bible study. It is the kind of article that may
cause the axes to start flying again. Perhaps you’d better try
this first volume and see how you take to it. Only 3.50.
Again
we call your attention to Are You Going to Church More but
Enjoying it Less by Gary Freeman, which is only 2.95 in
paperback. This dynamic volume may well be a new beginning in
responsible journalism for Church of Christ folk. Mr. Freeman doesn’t
say things as they’ve always been said in such chapters as “Can
we all understand the Bible alike?” and “Standards and
characteristics of a sect.” That this book still is ignored by
the Church of Christ press, though issued by one of our houses (a
more daring one), is a commentary on the need for us to continue our
efforts for reform. This book is, to be sure, part of the reformatory
effort, and it will encourage you to believe that there is still hope
for us.
Robert
Meyers’ “Can We Understand?”, which appeared last
month, has been issued as a reprint, but our supply quickly ran out.
We are printing more, so you may still take advantage of the low
price of 12 for 1.00 or 100 for 5.00. This can be an important
contribution toward easing racial prejudice among our people, and
this is something we can all do. But please order at once.
The
piece in this issue on Martin Luther King by the editor was already
in type when Prof. Meyers’ essay arrived. We thought it so
important that we wanted it issued without delay, so we held up the
one we are running this time. We would appreciate your comments on
this sensitive subject. In the next issue we are going to publish
comments from our readers, pro and con. So let us hear
from you.
All
of us need more humor in our lives, and the book by Elton Trueblood
on The Humour of Christ will help us in that direction. His
treatment of Jesus’ use of irony and his chapter on the
strategy of laughter will interest you. 1.50 in paperback from
England.
We
recommend for your children The Child’s Story Bible. It
is sturdily bound and beautifully illustrated. It is out in a new
edition and greatly improved. 6.50.
UNITY
MEETING AT SCC
Again
we remind you of the Third Annual Unity Forum to be held at
Southeastern Christian College, Winchester, Ky.
Perry
Gresham, president of Bethany College, will be keynote speaker,
followed by representatives from several wings of the Restoration
Movement.
Sessions
begin 8:00 p.m., July 5. Write to LaVern Houtz, SCC, Winchester, Ky.,
for complete program and other information.
We suggest this as an ideal family venture. Prices are very reasonable.
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Things That Matter Most, the bound volume for 1967, will soon be ready to be mailed. If you have not yet ordered your copy, we urge you to do so at once at the low price of only 3.00. This volume matches Resources of Power, which is the 1966 edition of Restoration Review, also available at 3.00. Let us remind you that you can receive this journal for only $1.00 a year or six names for only $3.00. RESTORATION REVIEW, *1201 Windsor Dr., Denton, Texas 76201 |
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