INSIGHT – THE NIV NEW TESTAMENT WITH NOTES BY PHILIP YANCEY, Zondervan, 1982, 485 pp., paper.
TEACHERS OF DESTRUCTION THEIR PLANS FOR A SOCIALIST REVOLUTION, AN EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT, by Alice Widener, The Citizens Evaluation Institute, 1970, 257 pp., paper, $3.00.
PETER THE FISHERMAN, by Carine Mackenzie, Christian Focus Publications. Lochcarron, Scotland, paper.
RUTH THE HARVEST GIRL, by Carine Mackenzie, Christian Focus Publications, paper.
THE NIGHT THE GIANT ROLLED OVER, by Jerry Jenkins, Word Books, Waco, Texas, 1981, 172 pp., hardcover, $8.95.
KEYS FOR KIDS, Children’s Bible Hour, Grand Rapids, 1982, 93 pp.• paper.
HE TOOK BREAD AND BROKE IT, by John E. Meeter. Vantage Press. New York, 1981, 85 pp., hardcover, $6.95.
ALCOHOLISM A CHRISTIAN ANALYSIS, by F.A.J. Macdonald, The Knox Press, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1981, 14 pp., paper.
TRUMPETER OF GOD, A Biography of John Knox, by W. Stanford Reid, Baker, 1974, 1982, 353 pp., paper, $8.95.
THE CHURCH IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, Vol. VII, by L. Praamsma, Paideia Press, Jordan Station, Ontario, Canada, 1981. 289 pp., paper.
PROMISE AND DELIVERANCE, Vol. I, STUDY GUIDE, by Gordon J. Spykman, Paideia Press, 1977, 93 pp., paper.
STUDY HELPS ON THE HEIDELBERG CATECHISM, by Norman L. Jones. Publications Committee of the Eureka Classis, Reformed Church in the U.S., Eureka, SD, 1981, 284 pp., paper.
GOD’S RIGHTEOUS KINGDOM, Focusing on the Law’s Connection with the Gospel, by Walter J. Chantry, Banner of Truth, 1980, 149 pp., paper, $3.50.
DAILY HELP, by Charles H. Spurgeon, Baker, 1981, paper, $3.95.
GOD’S VOORSTELLING – PREDIKATIEVE EXPRESSIE VAN ZELFOPENBARING IN OUDOOSTERSE TEKSTEN EN DEUTERO-JESAJA, by Meindert dijkstra, Kok, Kampen, Netherlands, 477 pp., paper.
THE BASIS FOR A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, David B. Cummings, editor, Presbyterian and Reformed, 1982, 122 pp., paper, $3.95.
TRAIN UP A CHILD, by Roy Mohon, Eunice Press, 1981, 65 pp., paper, $3.00, Christian Parent–Teacher League, 13 Pinewood Rd., Eaglescliffe, STOCKTON-ONTEES, Cleveland TS16 OAH (England).
THE NEW EVANGELICALISM IN THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, by David N. Samuel, Sankey (Nelson) Ltd., 46 pp., paper, Protestant Reformation Society, 1 Lawn Mansions, High St., Parnet, Herts. (England).
A TIME TO CHOOSE, edited by David N. Samuel, The Harrison Trust, 1981, 19 pp., paper, Protestant Reformation Society.
IS LEGALISM A HERESY? by Wayne G. Boulton, Paulist Press, New York/Ramsey, N.J. 1982, 130 pp., paper, $6.95.
INTERDISCIPLINARY HISTORICAL CHARTS, by Harry Buis, Presbyterian and Reformed, Phillipsburg, N.J., 1982, $6.95.
CHRISTIANS GRIEVE TOO, by Donald Howard, Banner of Truth, 1980, 30 pp., paper, $1.45.
LEARNING JESUS CHRIST THROUGH THE HEIDELBERG CATECHISM, by Karl Barth, translated by Shirley C. Guthrie, Jr., Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, MI. 1964, (earlier edition, The Heidelberg Catechism for Today) 141 pp., paper, $4.95.
TODAY’S EVANGELISM: ITS MESSAGE AND METHODS, by Ernest C. Reisinger, Craig Press, Phillipsburg, N.J., 1982, 157 pp., paper, $3.95.
THE LANGUAGE OF CANAAN AND THE GRAMMAR OF FEMINISM, by Vernard Eller, Eerdmans, 1982, 56 pp., paper, $2.95.
THE GOD THEY NEVER KNEW: THE TRAGEDY OF RELIGION WITHOUT RELATIONSHIP, by George Otis, Jr., Mott Media, Milford, MI. 1982, 244 pp., paper, $5.95.
HOW TO MAKE RIGHT DECISIONS, by John D. Arnold and Bert Tompkins, Mott Media, 1982, 181 pp. paper, $5.95.
INSIGHT AND CREATIVITY IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, by Jay E. Adams, Presbyterian and Reformed, 1982, 134 pp., paper, $3.95.
WHAT TO DO ON THURSDAY: A Layman’s Guide to the Practical Use of the Scriptures, by Jay E. Adams, Presbyterian and Reformed, 1982, 135 pp. paper, $3.95.
WHO AM I AND WHAT AM I DOING HERE? by Mark W. Lee, Mott Media, 1982, 144 pp., paper, $5.95.
DE KERK VAN ALLE TIJDEN: VERKENNINGEN IN BET LANDSCHAP VAN DE KERKGESCHIEDENIS VOL 1, by Dr. L. Praamsma, Uitgeverij T. Wever B. V. Franeker 1979 375 pp.
THE CHURCH IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY VOL. VII ELECT FROM EVERY NATION, by L. Praamsma, Paideia Press, St. Catherines, Ontario, 1981, 289 pp., paper. Reviewed by the editor.
These books are the first of a 4 volume survey of church history in the Dutch language and the last (vol. 7) of a translation of this work into English. In them Dr. Louis Praamsma, retired Christian Reformed pastor, who has taught Church History both in the Netherlands and at Calvin Theological Seminary in the U.S. shows his wide and masterful acquaintance with this vast field of study and at the same time presents highlights of this field as a fascinating story–teller. In dealing with various periods and personalities he shows a fine sense of judgment, pointing out strengths and weaknesses of movements and their leaders. He deals appreciatively and sympathetically with a variety of viewpoints and at the same time consistently draws his conclusions as he evaluates what is happening from the point of view of a staunch Calvinistic Christian.
In the confusions of the church and world in our time few things are more needed than dependable guides. Knowing the history of the Lord’s guidance of His church through the struggles of the past can be enormously helpful in seeking the proper course in our time. Dr. Praamsma, the Christian historian, proves himself a rare guide in tracing the past course and using that experience of God’s church to illuminate the way in our present problems. And the reader, whether somewhat acquainted with church history or not, may find reading these volumes an entertaining as well as profitable experience.