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THROUGH BLOOD AND FIRE IN LATIN AMERICA, by Lester F. Sum- rail. This volume contains short, readable biographies of born-again Latin Americans, together with facts gained through the author’s travels throughout L a t i n America. These stories will thrill the reader and in crease his missionary zeal. At this time when the interest of all coun tries is centered upon our South Amer ican neighbors, it would be well for every Christian to familiarize himself with their life, thought and condi tions, and this book will help to do that. 246 pages. Zondervan Pub. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Cloth. Price $ 2 . 00 . ♦ ♦ ♦ HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PREACH ING, by Bob Jones, Jr. Here is an up- to-date treatise on theminister’s most important task by one of Amer ica’s most popular young preachers, who is also joint principal with his father of a Christian college. Deal ing not only with the making and delivery of sermons, but with the preacher’s pulpit manner and his voice, it will be valuable to those in terested in a radio ministry. 126 pages. Fleming H. Revell Co., New York. Cloth. Price $1.50. ♦ ♦ ♦ PLEASANT PATHS, by Vance Havner. In a brief volume, the author has given many thought-provoking and soul- stirring ^meditations on truths he has observed in the Scriptures and in his extensive travels. Many ministers will wish to enlarge these vignettes, so beautifully and graphically por traying features of the Christian life, into sermons. 95 pages. Fleming H. Revell Co., New York. Cloth. Price $1.25. ♦ ♦ ♦ THE MESSIANIC HOPE OF ISRAEL, by Max I. Reich. This is a good, con cise study on the subject of the Mes sianic hope by an outstanding Hebrew Christian. In addition to the seven chapters devoted to this theme, a chapter is given to each of the fol lowing subjects: “The Messiah in the Psalms” ; “The Atonement in the Re ligion of the Old Testament” ; and “The Future Salvation of Israel.” A valuable bibliography is included. 119
pages. Moody Press, Chicago. Cloth. Price $1.25. ♦ ♦ ♦ NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS, by lone Lowman, Ph.D. In eleven concise and informative chapters, the writer, who is Associate Professor of Apologetics in the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, discusses the doctrines, practices, and the effects upon the lives of the de votees of each of the seven most pow erful non-Christian religions of the world: Animism, Hinduism, Bu d dhism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Mo hammedanism, Judaism. The book concludes with a convincing argu ment for Christianity. The student who wishes to make an exhaustive study of the material will find the bibliography of help. 117 pages. Bi- ola Book Room, 560 S. Hope St., Los Angeles 13, Calif. Paper. Price 50 cents. Diagram chart 10 cents. ♦ ♦ ♦ IN HEAVEN S GARDENS, by Martha Snell Nicholson. Over one hundred choice poems from the pen of this gifted Christian writer are included in this attractive volume. With real beauty of expression, delicacy of feel ing, and depth of spirituality, Mrs. Nicholson has dealt with problems of every-day living. There are poems on such a variety of subjects as trust, c o m f o r t , encouragement, prayer, Christ's Second Coming, Thanksgiv- Christmas, Easter, and many others. Through their publication in leading Christian journals, some of these poems already have been of great blessing to the Church. Each poem is Christ-centered. They will be valuable for building sermons and devotional messages, for use in the family altar service, and for personal reading. A short biographical sketch by the author’s husband and a chap ter entitled, “Book of Thoughts,” a glimpse into her girlhood, enhance the volume. 128 pages. Martha Snell Nicholson, Publisher, 1406 Lagoon Ave., Wilmington, Calif. Velour $1.00; cloth $1.25; Canada 15 cents extra. ♦ ♦ ♦ CHOICE ILLUSTRATIONS AND QUOT ABLE POEMS, by A. Bernard Webber. Like modern houses, sermons of today demand more “windows.” Here is a good selection of moving anecdotes and poejns. 114 pages. Zondervan Pub.
House, Grand Rapids, Mich. Cloth. $1.25. ♦ ♦ ♦ SPURGEON'S ILLUSTRATIVE ANEC DOTES, edited by David Oti* Fuller, D.D., Chaplain, U. S. Navy. This is ex cellent editing; by arranging alpha betically and completely indexing the material, Dr. Fuller has put into read able and convenient form undying and ever-fresh thoughts from the great master preacher. This book will be a boon to teachers and preachers of the Word of God. 117 pages. Zon dervan Pub. House, Grand Rapids, Mich. Cloth. Price $1.25. ♦ ♦ ♦ HISTORY OF THE CHR I S T I AN CHURCH, by D. H. Kromminga. Th.M. Every Christian should possess a good, concise, readable church his tory. Though written simply and clearly and designed chiefly for young people and laymen, this book will serve anyone well.. Containing not only bare historical facts but dis cussions of the major issues of the ages and their exponents, it covers the three principal divisions of his tory—ancient, medieval, and modern. Dr. Kromminga, professor of Church History at Calvin Theological Semi- nary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, has done a real service to the Church in producing this volume. 304 pages. W. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., Grand Rap ids, Mich. Cloth. Price $2.50. ♦ ♦ ♦ SYMBOLS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, by C. Gordon Brownville. The pastor of Tremont Temple, Boston, has made use of interesting analogies to explain the character and work of the Holy Spirit. There are included such invit ing chapter titles as. “The Oil of the Divine Apothecary” ; “Raindrops of Glory” ; “How Deep the Snow” ; “Sealed with His Signet” ; and “The Riddle of the Winds.” 140 pages. Flem ing H. Revell, New York. Cloth. Price $1.50.
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