BOOK NOTES

 

F. F. Bruce is one of those writers who is always worth reading. His The Time is Fulfilled is a study of Old Testament themes fulfilled in the New. My favorite chapter is “Our Father Abraham,” based on Rom. 4, which shows how all believers, not just Jews, came to be called children of Abraham and why. 3.45 postpaid.

A delightful little volume by Charlie Shedd is only for 100 million Americans—our overweight community. Twenty years and 125 pounds ago the author asked God to remove his—mountain of flesh, and the book, The Fat Is In Your Head, is the result. He calls it “the odyssey of a fat man who lost a ton.” The important thing is that he discovered a life style to keep it off, and he believes you can too. If you don’t need the book, you have a friend who does. 2.20 postpaid.

All who take our history seriously should own a copy of The Memoirs of Alexander Campbell, which has already increased in price to 19.95, but we have a boxful at the old price of 17.95 and will send you one upon request. This is two volumes in one, a beautiful reprint job. Robert Richardson, the author who originally issued the book at a financial loss, would be pleased.

Especially for our sisters, young and old alike, we suggest for good reading: Daughters of the King by Pat Brooks, which is a call for women’s freedom in the framework of Scripture, 2.45; Joni, a gripping story of a young woman’s struggle against quadriplegia and depression, 4.45; I Love the Word Impossible by Ann Kiemel, whose testimony on forgiveness will warm your heart.

If you want a shelled presentation on what the millennial theories are all about, then The Meaning of the Millennium, edited by Robert Clouse, is your book. He has proponents of premillennialism, dispensationalism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism to present their views and then respond to each other. Very informative. 4.70 postpaid.

When moving please send us both your old and new addresses and as soon as possible. If the post office has to inform us of your move, our policy is to remove your name from our files.

Now that we have increasing numbers of oldsters we are in constant search for books that speak to the possibilities of old age. We are impressed with You Don’t Have to be Old When You Grow Old by a woman, Florence Taylor, who has authored a score of books. She shows how old age can be approached with courage and a zest for living that can lead lonely senior citizens from self-absorption to usefulness. Only 3.40 postpaid.