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of the Beatitudes —fromthe Cross by SHERWOOD ELIOT WIRT
been made foolishness with God” (p. 147) and “no one has shown how learning by experience is possible by any other method than that which presupposes man and his universe to be what Christ and his Word says it is” (p. 149). — 149 pages; cloth; Presbyterian and Reformed Publish ing Co., Philadelphia; $3.75. After a lifetime of study of the Gospel, the author seeks now to help preachers put the “ fodder” where the hungry sheep can get it. All schol ars admit the richness of the Fourth Gospel, and also the depths o f it. Dr. Yates keeps his comments simple, but nonetheless plumbs the depths. There is no equivocation about the eternal Sonship of Christ. The evangelistic spirit is paramount in this book, as it is in the Gospel. Of the resurrec tion of Jesus, he says, “ For all Christians it confirmed all that Jesus had taught and preached. It guaran teed full forgiveness for all their sins. It gave the final and positive proof of the deity of the Christ, the Son of God. It threw a powerful light on the unseen world beyond the grave and lighted it with an undying certainty. It announced the complete destruction of the evil one. It estab lished solid ground for hope in their own resurrection” (p. 173). — 181 pages ; cloth; B r o a dma n Press, Nashville; $3.25. In this volume the reader will find extensive treatment of Mormon- ism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Seventh- day Adventism, and Christian Sci ence. The history, source of author ity, position on the major theological doctrines, and special aspects of each are outlined. The author in teaching the course at Calvin Theological Seminary found a need for a formal analysis of these four groups. He sets forth in a systematic way the doctrinal positions from original primacy source materials. The order of the four is merely chronological as to their establishment. Because Preaching from John's Gospel by Kyle M. Yates The Four Major Cults by Anthony Hoekema
William Carey: Missionary Pioneer and Statesman by F. Deaville Walker Life and Times of Martin Luther by J. H. Merle D’Aubigne These two titles inaugurate the new Tyndale Series of Great Biog raphies. One of the purposes of the publisher in producing this series is to “ fan spiritual flames . . . through describing other revivals.” The read ing of biographies stimulated such men as Alexander Whyte and George Truett. The former is said to have endeavored to read one biography a week. Both of these are reissues of earlier works. They are nicely print ed and promise an exciting seouence of important works for the church library, the pastor's study, and the Christian home.—256 and 559 pages; cloth; Moody Press, Chicago; $3.95 and $4.95. The Case for Calvinism by Cornelius Van Til This book is really designed as a critique of, and a fourth option in, a theological conversation engaged in a few years ago, which issued in the publication of three books. These were: The New Reformation Theo logy, by William Hordern; The Case for Theology in Liberal Perspective, by L. Harold DeWolf; and The Case of Orthodox Theology, by Edward J. Camell. The weaknesses of each of these is pointed out in turn by Dr. Van Til. It is significant that he takes to task most severely the last book by Dr. Camell, claiming that “ Camell's method would force him to the denial of God as the Cre ator of man” (p. 99), and “ seeks to frustrate the electing and sovereign love of God for man in terms of the abstract and indiscriminate princi ple of love” (p. 103). Calvinism is then presented as the most satisfying development of the content of the Bible revelation — satisfying both to the philosophical mind and to the sinner. Van Til is never easy reading, but one is car ried along to a developing conviction that he is on the right track and many will share the strong conten tion that “ the wisdom of man has
“ Dr. Wirt lets the cross, the death and resurrection of our Lord, shed its pene trating light on the Beatitudes. In his ex position the eight
piercing declarations of our Redeemer bring us to the cross. We learn to rest upon Him, accept our crucifixion with Him, and live obediently in the power of His resurrection.” — Christianity Today. The editor of d e c is io n presents an un usual view of the Beatitudes, stressing their significance for today. $2.75 INTERLUDES IN A WOMAN’S DAY an’s day. The author builds a bridge from the dull rut of “ordinariness” to life with a deeper meaning by relating prosaic events to the hand and mind and love of God. Writes Mrs. Billy Graham: “ Read ing this book has been a happy interlude for me . . . a really heartwarming experi ence.” The bright and effervescent phras ing of Winola Wirt’s thoughts makes her book a delightful reading experience. $2.95 THE KESWICK STORY by J. C. POLLOCK ninety years ago, the idea has spread to America, with six annual Keswick confer ences now being held from Canada to Texas. Quoting Christianity Today: “John Pollock tells in his own racy, effective way how it all began . . . with special emphasis on the personalities chiefly involved in it . . .” Famous Christians of the past emerge from these fascinating pages: D. L. Moody, Ira Sankey, J. Hudson Taylor, F. B. Meyer, C. T. Studd, G. Campbell Morgan, Amy Carmichael, and many more. $2.95 A t Your Favorite Bookseller OR WRITE TO M000Y PRESS CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60G10 by WINOLA WELLS WIRT A book every woman will enjoy. Informal woman - to - woman chats on various ex periences in a worn- For many Christians the word “Keswick” (pronounced Kezick ) has become a symbol of the deeper spirit ual life. Starting in the little town of Keswick, England,
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