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We
now have available in one volume the famous commentary by Matthew
Henry on the entire Bible, along with Thomas Scott. Alexander
Campbell tells how he read the whole of Scott’s notes in family
devotions. And this is a devotional commentary more than a
critical one, and it is highly informative. For a book of 1,024 pages
it is a giant bargain for only 6.95.
Guy
N. Woods has prepared a highly readable and informative 108-page
booklet on How to Read the Greek New Testament. It is prepared
for those unacquainted with Greek, and it helps such a one to be able
to locate every word in the Greek New Testament, trace its origin and
define it. Even a brisk reading of the little volume provides one
with many keen insights into the New Covenant scriptures. We
recommend it to you. Write to brother Woods for it at 4921 Edenshire,
Memphis, Tenn.
Alger
M. Fitch, Jr., of Northwest Christian College, has authored a new
work on Alexander Campbell: Preacher of Reform and Reformer of
Preaching. Use is made of the new sources of information about
Campbell that turned up a few years ago in a forgotten trunk on a
farm in Australia, especially sermonic materials, for the book is
chiefly concerned with Campbell as a preacher. The story is told of
how the Australian manuscripts were found and a description is given
of their contents, along with photographs, which certainly adds value
to the volume. 3.95.
We
again have copies of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven
by Gary Freeman. The writer says you’ll have to know
something about churches and Christian colleges in Texas to
appreciate his book, and he admits that a lot of folk will suppose he
is “pulling their leg.” We first gave notice to this
funny book as a parody on Church of Christ religion, but since its
publication everybody from Episcopalians and Roman Catholics to
Southern Baptists insists that it talks about them. Only 3.95.
But
for less ambiguous criticism, and more responsible and helpful, we
urge that you read Voices of Concern: Critical Studies in Church
of Christism. Years from now, we think, this book will be pointed
to as the “turning of the corner” in our move toward
responsible Christian citizenship. This is one that you owe it to
yourself to read. 3.50.
Hazard
of the Die is the story of Tolbert Fanning and the Restoration
Movement by James R. Wilburn. It is also good Americana, for our
history is closely related to the growing-up of our great nation, the
Civil War, Reconstruction days, and all the rest. 4.95 in hardcover.
One
of the very best story-books for children is The Child’s
Story Bible. We have several copies that are new and look new,
though slightly shelf-worn, that we will sell for 4.95, which is 2.00
off regular price. First come, first served basis.
Christians Only by James DeForest Murch is an extended treatment of the Restoration Movement, a most readable and informative volume, and only 3.50 in handsome paperback And if you have such interests you should include Louis and Bess Cochran’s important new publication Captives of the Word, which is a less-restrained, episode-centered of the men and events that have made up our history. 5.95 in hardcover.
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Not Try It?
A
brother from below the border in Mexico wrote to us as follows:
“Finally, after wishing from time to time for several months to
see a copy of your paper, a brother from the Midwest has sent me one
to read. I read the February issue all the way through this
afternoon, and I received a blessing from reading it.”
We
are always getting letters like this from people who are delighted to
discover Restoration Review, which happens only when some
thoughtful person sends them a copy. Why not help our effort along by
sending some copies to those you think would be receptive. We’ll
do the work if you’ll supply the names. You can send the paper
for a full year to six people for only $3.00, which is below our
cost. Or we’ll send you a bundle of back issues that are
appropriate to pass out to your friends or include in your personal
mail. Ten cents per copy, as many as you can use. If you are eager to
do something to help, this is a place to start.
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