Fyodor Dostoevsky has been somewhat of an enigma to me for many years. Thankfully, Peter Leithart’s latest book that bears the name of this famous Russian author sheds light on his life and worldview. Dostoevsky was the son of a strict Russian physician. He graduated from the military academy and was, in the final analysis,Continue reading “FYODER DOSTOEVSKY – Peter Leithart (2011)”
Category Archives: BOOK REVIEWS
The Christian Mind – Harry Blamires (1963)
My uncle Dwight gave me this book almost twenty years ago. I’ll never forget what he said when he handed it to me: “Only real men can read this book.” Whether it was meant to motivate or amuse, I read it with a vengeance. This is my third time through. Blamires thesis is clear throughoutContinue reading “The Christian Mind – Harry Blamires (1963)”
KING SOLOMON – Philip Graham Ryken (2011)
King Solomon: The Temptations of Money, Sex, and Power by Philip Graham Ryken is a candid look at the famous king who struggled with the flesh. It is clear from the outset that the author has done his homework. He paints historical detail onto the canvas of his exposition. And he clearly presents the movementsContinue reading “KING SOLOMON – Philip Graham Ryken (2011)”
A MILLION MILES IN A THOUSAND YEARS – Donald Miller (2009)
I spent part of my day off with Don Miller. I should say that I spent part of the day reading his book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. This is interesting because I have critiqued some of his writing. But make no mistake. Agree or disagree with his views, Miller can write –Continue reading “A MILLION MILES IN A THOUSAND YEARS – Donald Miller (2009)”
THE GOSPEL COMMISSION: Recovering God’s Strategy for Making Disciples – Michael Horton (2011)
Michael Horton has been on somewhat of a writing streak in recent days. Earlier this year, he released his magnum opus, The Christian Faith, a systematic theology that ranks highly along with theologians such as Wayne Grudem and Robert Reymond. In 2008 he embarked on an important study that included Christless Christianity and The GospelContinue reading “THE GOSPEL COMMISSION: Recovering God’s Strategy for Making Disciples – Michael Horton (2011)”
THE PRIEST WITH DIRTY CLOTHES – R.C. Sproul (2011)
On Sunday morning, I was preparing for worship. My ten year old son came bolting onto the platform. He had important news to share – news that probably had something to do with a new video game or Lego set. Nathan said with a smile on his face, “R.C. Sproul’s new book is out!” WeContinue reading “THE PRIEST WITH DIRTY CLOTHES – R.C. Sproul (2011)”
THE GOSPEL CENTERED LIFE – Bob Thune (2011)
The Gospel-Centered Life by Bob Thune is short, yet powerful study designed to help Christ-followers live in a way that reflects the Lord Jesus Christ and his gospel. Each lesson is self-contained and includes helpful discussion questions and a short article that supplements the specific aim of the chapter. The lessons are arranged as follows:Continue reading “THE GOSPEL CENTERED LIFE – Bob Thune (2011)”
TELL THE TRUTH – Will Metzger (2002 Revised)
Books on evangelism are a dime a dozen these days. Much of what passes for “evangelism” is watered-down, pragmatic, and in the final analysis promotes a different gospel (Gal. 1:6). Tell the Truth by Will Metzger stands head and shoulders above every other book I’ve read about evangelism. The subtitle is a nice summary ofContinue reading “TELL THE TRUTH – Will Metzger (2002 Revised)”
FEELINGS AND FAITH: Cultivating Godly Emotions in the Christian Life – Brian Borgman (2009)
The thesis of Jonathan Edwards’ landmark work, Religious Affections is clear: “True religion, in great part, consists in holy affections.” This reality was embraced by the Reformers and the English Puritans. Our forefathers not only stressed the importance of theology; they stressed the necessity of holy affections, to borrow Edwards phrase. Tragically, however a shiftContinue reading “FEELINGS AND FAITH: Cultivating Godly Emotions in the Christian Life – Brian Borgman (2009)”
THE BONE HOUSE – Steven Lawhead (2011)
Steven R. Lawhead’s, The Bone House is the second book in the Bright Empires Series. Lawhead continues to develop his imaginative work in this novel – a blending of C.S. Lewis, John Bunyan, Dan Brown, and Albert Einstein. The Bone House is a fascinating mixture of fantasy, ontology, metaphysics, science, and time travel. But theContinue reading “THE BONE HOUSE – Steven Lawhead (2011)”
Veritas et Lux 