Now and again we are asked about the old topical chain study Bible. There is a new one issued exclusively by the Nelson company with such features as: four major themes color-coded throughout the Bible, 50,000 left margin chain references keyed to 107 topics; 100,000 right margin cross references and translation notes, subject headings, 789 bottom-of-page commentary, wide single-column text. It is the New American Standard translation. In blue hardcover it is 29.95 postpaid (10.00 extra for black imitation leather, gift boxed). If you need a new Bible, this may be the one for you. If need be, we can send you one for inspection, and you can return it if you are not satisfied.

Something else new on our shelves are some exciting new books for children, books that teach time-honored Christian values, that teach compassion for others. These old classics, revised and updated, are John Bunyan’s Target Earth, Samuel Wilberforce’s The Rocky Island, Mrs. O. F. Walton’s A Peep Behind the Scenes; John Bunyan’s Young Christian’s Pilgrimage; Mrs. Walton’s Christie’s Old Organ (about an orphan and an old man). These are all super stories for young Christians. 5.50 each postpaid.

If you want to read an impressive and inspirational treatment on nuclear disarmament, which claims to be a distinctly Christian response to the imminent peril of nuclear holocaust, we will send you Nuclear Holocaust and Christian Hope, which is recommended by Sen. Mark Hatfield, for 6.95 pp.

A popular item with our readers is A Short History of the Early Church by Harry Boer, who tells a lot of it, including the persecutions and how in less than 200 pages the canon was formed, 4.50 pp.

Johnson’s Notes on the New Testament has long been the most popular commentary among Churches of Christ, and with good reason. A new edition is now available, complete in one volume. 12.95 postpaid.

RESPONSES TO The Stone-Campbell Movement

In an earlier issue we gave a sampling of responses from scholars and journals to THE STONE-CAMPBELL MOVEMENT: AN ANECDOTAL HISTORY OF THREE CHURCHES by Leroy Garrett. This time the responses are from the rank and file among our readers.

It has given me a new perspective of history. I used to think of history in terms of names, dates, events, as if these were ends in themselves. Now I appreciate the philosophical side of history. Your book sheds light on the present. --- Phil Elam, Dallas, TX.

I appreciated your book on The Stone-Campbell Movement. While I have been an ardent fan of Restoration history, your book made me sad and embarrassed at how far amiss we’ve gone. Hopefully the future may be brighter with the open minds and hearts of many of the young people in all segments of the movement. --- Jack Allbee, Bolingbrook, IL.

I have read with interest much of the Stone-Campbell history. Enjoying the stories about the earnest and committed church fathers. --- Merrill Nicholson, Manitoba, Canada.

I have read with interest and profit your book. People who are interested in the work which was begun by those devoted followers of Christ, are desirous of knowing what happened to it in the intervening years. Your contribution is most helpful. --- Leslie G. Thomas, Chattanooga, TN.

Your book is certainly monumental, and I predict future generations will so credit it. Perhaps only you could so mingle objective and humorous detail in such arresting fashion. --- J. Ervin Waters, Temple, TX.

I am requiring the boys who are going on a Restoration Heritage tour to read it before going. --- Charles Gresham, Kentucky Christian College, Grayson, KY.

I really do appreciate it. It explains some aspects of our history that I have never been able to understand. I hope I am not insulting you by saying that you and I must be alike in many ways for me to understand so well the history as you explain it.--- Davis McWhirter, Disciples of Christ Historical Society, Nashville, TN.

Much of it I had known vaguely all of my adult life and much of it I purely didn’t know. And much of what I “knew” turned out not to be so. --- Gilbert Nelson Page, McDade, TX.

I was delighted to get my copy of The Stone-Campbell Movement. I was not disappointed at all. It is fascinating reading and I have gained a better perspective, understanding, and appreciation of the pioneers of our movement. --- Robert D. Thompson, Erie, IL.

I have just finished reading your history, and I carefully read every word in it. It is lucid and to the point. Your research is extensive and sufficient. I do think, however, that you will hear from some of the living men you quoted, telling you that you forced conclusions. --- Earl E. Robertson, president, Guardian of Truth Foundation, Tompkinsville, KY.

Your history book is the best I’ve ever read. You really brought it to life with those stories. --- Rod Cameron, Converse, IN.

While I have not yet read it an, I am very impressed so far. It should be on every thinking man’s desk in the brotherhood. --- Herbert D. Pollock, Indianapolis, IN.

While the savants and life-long witnesses of the movement are commending (or berating) the book, may I who claim to be neither, give my humble opinion? I like it! --- Margaret Williams, Lubbock, TX.

I am up to chapter 17. Not being raised in the C of C and corning from a Lutheran background, all of this has been fascinating, if appalling! This book is a real eye-opener. Your style of writing is so readable. --- Virginia Adams, Las Cruces, NM.

The book is “enough for any man.” It is a priceless contribution to those of us in the movement today. It fills a deep and tragic need. --- Juanita Clevenger, Chattanooga, TN.

When I tell my publishing friends that we have sold nearly 3,000 copies of a history book that cost 21.95 in less than 18 months, they can hardly believe it. History! While if has far exceeded our expectations in sales, there are still others of our readers who have waited to make their purchase. Perhaps these responses will persuade you that this book, a 737 page job, is worth the investment. If you will send a 21.95 check in advance, we will pay the postage.