BOOK REVIEWS A ll recommended books may be T h e A r t ot E ffe ctiv e Teaching By C. B. Eavey This book has been written to in tegrate into Christian teaching what modern education acknowledges to be wise and good. It will be valuable as a study book in church leadership classes. Dr. Eavey, formerly profes sor of education and psychology at Wheaton College and author of sev eral other authoritative books in the field of Christian Education, regards teaching as an art and holds up before the teacher the standards of an artist — creative activity, excellence and in- •dividuality. By Donald G. Davis, Ph.D., Prof. Of Church History, Talbot Theological Seminary obtained from the Biola Book Room, 560 South Hope Street, Los Angeles 17, C alif. ever, that dispensationalists do not hold with a present phase of the kingdom of God, apart from the area of earthly profession (the kingdom of heaven in mystery form) many will feel that the author has not accurately presented their position. Much theological debate has been stirred up by this volume. 193 pages; cloth; Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., $3.00. T e x tb o o k o t the H isto r y o f H octrines By Reinhold Seeberg both sinner and saint. The Gospel message is plain, and believers will find many of the problems of the Christian life dealt with faithfully. 192 pages; cloth; Zondervan Publish ing House, Grand Rapids, Mich.; $2.50. A H andbook ot Christian Truth This popularly designed exposition of Bible doctrines was written to sup ply individuals and groups with “ a single, comprehensive volume cover ing the whole gamut of the Christian faith in its theological and practical expressions,” to use the words of the authors. The format of the book is ideal for the expressed purpose, each of the 52 sections (one for each week of a year’s study), about six pages in ler-gth, being carefully outlined, with appropriate Bible references. ‘ The book will be found useful, despite the apparent promotion of lack of conviction on some features of eschatology, for example, “ The time of the rapture should never be made a test of orthodoxy, nor should any Christian criticize those who hold views in this area other than his own.” 351 pages; cloth; Fleming H. Revell Company, Westwood, N. J.; $3.50. T y p e s ot A p o log etic S y stem s By Bernard Ramm This study aims to supply an intro duction to the study of Christian Phil osophy of Religion, and its title at the outset recognizes the divergent types of approach. The material is divided into three parts, according to the main stress— “ subjective immediacy,” “ natural theology,” and “ revelation.” In each three men and their contri butions are discussed. While, of course, the reader could quarrel with the author over his selection of men, the work affords valuable guidance for the reader. 239 pages; cloth; Van Kampen Press, Wheaton, 111.; $3.00. Id ea s to r a Successfu l Pa sto ra te By John Huss The author, a Baptist pastor in South Carolina, is at his practical best in this challenging book. His solutions of down-to-earth pastoral problems, such as visitation, enlist ment, conservation of evangelism, publicity, and the prayer meeting, will sow the minister’s mind with workable plans. 144 pages; cloth; Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Mich.; $2.00. By Harold Lindsell and Charles J. Woodbridge For nearly sixty years this German work has been the standard Protes tant work on historical theology. Translated into English by Charles E. Hay, it probably is unequalled by any work written originally in our language. The intricacies of doctrinal formu lation, evolution, and reformation are carefully traced through the early and medieval periods of the church to the sixteenth century. Both stu dent and teacher will find this im portant volume a reference work to which they will have frequent re course. Now appearing in a single volume, Seeberg’s work may be considered one of the most significant of the reprints of our day. 905 pages; cloth; Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, Mich.; $6.75. God’ s W ra th By Donald Grey Barnhouse Another volume has appeared in the ■author’s projected set of Exposi tory Messages on the Whole Bible Taking the Epistle to the Romans as a Point of Departure, in this instance covering chapter 2 and chapter 3 to verse 20. The sermons are characterized by clarity of thought and incisiveness of language coupled with penetrating analysis of the teaching of Scripture. The heart will be blessed and the will strengthened to yield fully to Christ in studying Romans with the help of these volumes. 292 pages; cloth; Van Kampen Press, Wheaton, 111.; $3.00. A d v en tu res in Faith By M. R. De Haan Many thousands of God’s people are encouraged in the study of God’s Word by the Radio Bible Class ex positions of this Grand Rapids pas tor on Sunday mornings. These mes sages, subtitled Studies in the Life of Abraham, were heard on that pro gram to the edification of many. The book will be profitable reading for 20 THE KING'S BUSINESS
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