BOOK NOTES

 

One of the most interesting and influential of our pioneers of the second generation was David Lipscomb. who edited the Gospel Advocate for a half century. Robert Hooper of David Lipscomb College has produced a biography of “Uncle Dave” that you would do well to own, if you have substantial interest in our history, entitled “Crying in the Wilderness.” 12.95 postpaid.

John S. May, 248 W. Vincennes, Linton, In. 47441 will send you free and postpaid a copy of his NT commentary, called Am I Not Free? It reflects the Campbellite position on the church, baptism, the Supper, and it is premillennial. You would do well to take advantage of this gracious offer, and do not hesitate. There are no strings attached.

William Barclay, the late widely read Scot who set out to treat every passage on the Spirit in the NT, eventually produced The Promise of the Spirit. Out of print for a time it is now available at 4.55 postpaid.

One of our most popular titles has been Do Yourself A Favor: Love Your Wife, by H. Page Williams. The chapter on “Under New Management” will change your life. 3.55 postpaid.

The New Westminster Dictionary of the Bible, edited by H. S. Gehman, one of my old profs at Princeton, is chock full of vital, dependable information. As prices are these days it is a bargain at 14.95 postpaid. Cruden’s Concordance at 7.50 makes a companion volume. You can easily find all the key words in scripture.

If you want an exciting, fresh treatment of !he church in today’s world, we recommend The Community of the King, by Howard A. Snyder. He probes the relationship between the kingdom and the church. 4.85 postpaid.

Do you own a topical Bible, one that is arranged not by books but by subjects? For instance, you can turn to “faith” or “divorce” and read all that the Bible says, which means that many verses appear under several headings, resulting in a 1600 page volume. Nave’s Topical Bible has long been respected, and we can now send it to you in limp edition for only 11.95.

If you are interested in our history, two books will be especially helpful. The Fool of God, by Louis Cochran, is a historical novel on the life of Alexander Campbell. Even the conversations are taken from actual events. 5.50 pp. The Life of Elder Walter Scott is one of the most colorful biographies of our people. 7.95 postpaid.

College Press is republishing the 10-volume set of Walter Scott’s Evangelist, which has long been unavailable. In some respects it may be more important to our history than Campbell’s journal, which was also republished but is already out of print again. This set may not last long since the number will be limited. You should reserve a set now if you are interested. The pre-publication price will be 80.00, a terrific bargain, but you need send no money yet. It is expected in October.