BOOK NOTES

 

Beginning New Testament Study, by Bruce Chilton, in a non-technical way explains what the New Testament is, how it was formed, and how we can better understand it. It deals with the culture in which it was written and the problem of applying ancient documents to modern culture. $10.50 postpaid. 

Robert Schuller's The Be Happy Attitudes has lots of good stuff, including interesting stories and illustrations. Its theme is eight positive attitudes, based on Jesus' beatitudes, that can transform your life. It has lots of impressive insights, such as, "If you think you're a total failure remember this: Your greatest successes will forever remain God's secret." $12.95 postpaid. 

Harry Boer's A Short History of the Early Church is a fascinating presentation of the church's history for the first four centuries. You learn about Gnosticism, Marcionism, and Montanism, along with how the canon was formed, the persecutions, Constantine and Augustine, the works, and all in less than 200 pages. $7.50 postpaid.

Amy Grant's Heart to Heart Bible Stories are taken from both Testaments and are delightfully illustrated. The children will love these stories. And we have a special price of $9.00 postpaid.

Ouida and I have evening readings with Mother Pitts and we are presently reading William Barclay's Hebrews, which is one of the 17-volume set of Daily Bible Study of the New Testament. These include Barclay's translation of the text as well as commentary. These are highly informative and edifying. We recommend them for family devotions. You can start by ordering one volume, such as Mark or Romans. We use the soft cover edition which are only $7.50 each, postpaid. The complete set is $115.00

Many of our readers have received a free copy of The Stone-Campbell Movement, by Leroy Garrett, a history of Christian Churches-Churches of Christ, by sending us a club of eight subs, new Or renewal (including your own), at $3.00 per name, $24.00 total. We believe you will be delighted with the book and you will introduce this journal to new readers. Or you can purchase the hook outright for only $21.95, and we pay the postage when you remit in advance. The responses to this history book Continue to be enthusiastic and Sometimes extravagant. We would like for you to be the judge by reading it for yourself.