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  • How Do We Know? An Introduction to Epistemology

    Mark W. Foreman & James K. Dew Jr., How Do We Know? An Introduction to Epistemology. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, January 2014. 175 pp. Paperback, $20.00. Buy it: Amazon Visit the publisher’s page Thanks to IVP Academic for the review copy! A couple of weeks back, I introduced you to Mark Foreman, who introduced me to philosophy. I told you about then…

  • Systematic Theology: The Biblical Story

    A couple of months back, I introduced the review series for John Frame’s Systematic Theology. Then, a few weeks ago, we looked at the first part, Introduction to Systematic Theology. Today, we’re looking at the second section, “The Biblical Story.” Much like Bird’s placement of eschatology in his systematic, Frame puts his discussion of the kingdom…

  • What’s Best Next: How The Gospel Transforms The Way You Get Things Done

    Matt Perman, What’s Best Next: How The Gospel Transforms The Way You Get Things Done. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, March, 2014. 352 pp. Hardcover, $19.99. Buy it: Amazon | Westminster Read an excerpt Visit the publisher’s page Thanks to Zondervan for the review copy and Matt Perman for letting me be part of the street team! Every now and then, a book comes long that is actually life…

  • Evangelical Theology: The Gospel of The Kingdom

    We’re continuing on our journey through Michael Bird’s Evangelical Theology: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction. You can refer back to the introduction to see the table of contents for the upcoming review sections. Today we’re looking at his section on eschatology. § 3.1 Gospel and Kingdom In an interesting turn, Bird places his section on eschatology…

  • The Psalms: Language For All Seasons of The Soul

    Andrew J. Schmutzer and David M. Howard Jr., eds., The Psalms: Language For All Seasons of The Soul. Chicago: Moody Publishers, November 2013. 288 pp. Paperback, $26.99. Buy it: Amazon Visit the publisher’s page Thanks to Moody Publishers for the review copy! Every few months, I focus on just the Psalms in my devotions. This exclusive psalmody usually lasts a month since I…

  • Prelude to Philosophy: An Introduction for Christians

    Mark W. Foreman, Prelude to Philosophy: An Introduction for Christians. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, November 2013. 208 pp. Paperback, $20.00. Buy it: Amazon Visit the publisher’s page Thanks to IVP Academic for the review copy! When I started at Liberty University, had already completed two years of Bible college, earning essentially an associates of Bible (if there was such a…

  • Introduction to Systematic Theology

    A few weeks back, I introduced the review series for John Frame’s Systematic Theology. Today, we’ll get started in the review proper with the first section, “Introduction to Systematic Theology.” As far as sections go, it’s one of the shorter ones, clocking in at just under 50 pages. Much of that is because Frame deals…

  • iGods: How Technology Shapes Our Spiritual and Social Lives

    Craig Detweiler, iGods: How Technology Shapes Our Spiritual and Social Lives. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, November, 2013. 256 pp. Paperback, $17.99. Buy it: Amazon Read an excerpt Visit the publisher’s page Thanks to Brazos Press for the review copy! Craig Detweiler is professor of communication and director of the Center for Entertainment, Media, and Culture at Pepperdine University. He also writes a lot,…

  • When The Bible Speaks, God Speaks: The Classic Doctrine of Biblical Inerrancy

    Coming up on a month ago, I told you we were doing a series review of Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy. Now we’re ready for the first monthly installment, and the essay by Albert “From A Christian Worldview Perspective” Mohler is up.[ref]That nickname is from the constant refrain I hear every morning on The Briefing. If…

  • The Theology of Augustine: An Introductory Guide to His Most Important Works

    Matthew Levering, The Theology of Augustine: An Introductory Guide to His Most Important Works. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, March, 2013. 224 pp. Paperback, $24.99 Buy it: Amazon Read an excerpt Visit the publisher’s page Thanks to Baker Academic for the review copy! Matthew Levering is professor of religious studies at the University of Dayton. He also knows a thing or two about St. Augustine. Actually he knows…