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Recommended Books
The following is a list of secondary publications (THE BIBLE being primary--God's inerrant autograph) which should be on the shelf of every new creation believer who is serious about their Christian faith. We have developed the following ranking system to help readers evaluate and understand our reviews.
Monumental - Theological or biblical works having both profound significance as well as historical consequence.
CLASSIC THEOLOGY
THE COMPLETE GREEN
LETTERS, Miles J.
Stanford, Zondervan. In spite of the
Reformation's gains at pushing back the spiritual darkness, its overall
soteriological (redemptive) message was not comprehensive. It largely
focused on the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans chapters 1-5; with little to
no genuine understanding or emphasis on chapters 6-8. Unfortunately, the
legacy of this truncated and emasculated Reformation message would be a fleshly
and hypocritical religious experience--an inability to enter into genuine
sanctification and "walk in the Spirit". Drawing largely upon the prolific
works of nineteenth century evangelical devotional scholars in the British Isles
(Plymouth Brethren), Miles Stanford provides comprehensive discussion regarding
spiritual growth for new creation Christians as revealed by the Holy Spirit
through the Apostle Paul's Epistles. The Complete Green Letters is a
collection of five previously published works: The Green Letters (green
cover), The Principle of Position (blue cover), The Ground of Growth (gray
cover), The Reckoning that Counts (yellow cover), and Abide Above (red cover).
For a wealth of information, see
Miles J.
Stanford's website.
THE NEW BIRTH EXPLAINED, Miles J. Stanford, MJS Books. This
46 page booklet, consisting of 12 chapters, is the most condensed &
comprehensive presentation of the Gospel ever written. A majority of
problems experienced by Christians results from a weak and faulty understanding
of their new spiritual birth. By giving young, or even older,
believers a solid doctrine start to their Christian life, future errors and
detours are thereby avoided. Chapters include: The Issue, The First Adam,
Satan, The Sinner, The Last Adam, The Mediator, Liberty and Life, The Lord Jesus
Christ, The Principle of Grace, Acceptance With God, Assurance of Salvation, and
Eternal Security. These are all vital subjects for establishing a safe and
sound foundation and to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus
Christ. Electronic copies, in several languages, are available at
http://withChrist.org/MJS/newbirth.htm; English paperback copies are
available from
MJS Books. THE NEW BIRTH EXPLAINED makes an excellent study
guide for that group of new believers!
POSITION PAPERS, A
Spiritual Anthology, Miles J.
Stanford, MJS Books. The Position
Papers consist of 750 choice "gleanings" from thousands of Christian books (the
original Plymouth Brethren and other dispensational writers) compiled by Miles
Stanford's over his 50+ years of ministry. As a personal devotional
theology, Miles organized them into various topics and before his 'home-going',
published his Position Papers in a three volume--Spiritual Anthology. Both
The Complete Green Letters and The Spiritual Anthology are available from
MJS Books in either
soft-bound copy or on the MJS CD. We are slowly working on an
"Index"
to help readers navigate and identify various biblical topics.
THE
BONDAGE OF THE WILL, Martin
Luther, Baker Book House. This is a deep theological work intended for
those mature in the faith. In his own opinion,
De Servo Arbitrio (On the Enslaved Will) was Dr. Luther's magnum
opus--the greatest piece of theological writing ever to come from the Reformer's
hand. Originally written in Latin, we strongly recommend the Packer &
Johnston translation (Revell, 1957) rather than Atherton (1931) or Cole (1823).
Luther's work, together with other Reformation leaders, broke the shroud of
spiritual darkness and theological error which had enveloped medieval Europe.
He effectively refuted the Pelagian and semi-Pelagian heresies of Roman
Catholicism--heresies which remain to this very day. In short, Luther
resurrected a critical
presupposition of biblical Christianity (the affect of the Fall [original
sin] upon mankind's will)--that the Magisterium and Catholic theologians had so
effectively blurred or buried. According to Luther, man is lost and
cannot save himself; thus the necessity of sovereign grace and God's election.
Further, the Reformation reestablished the biblical truth that Scripture (the
Written Word) combined with the Living Word (God the Holy Spirit) formed the
basis for genuine interpretation, particularly so when any established church looses connection
with the Head of the Body (Colossians 2:19). Luther's Bondage of the Will
established the foundation for the Protestant Reformation, which in turn brought
forth beneficial shifts in life, liberty, culture, and Christian spiritual
vitality. For further information, read
THE UNHOLY ALLIANCE.
PS. Martin Luther was a product of his time and must be understood in that
context. My laudatory review of Bondage should not be taken as an
endorsement of all that he said or wrote.
ROMANS: Verse by Verse,
William R. Newell, Kregel Publications. The
book is available electronically online ->
here.
Currently labeled a "classic evangelical commentary," this work is very
un-classic and unique. Newell (1868-1956) was a Pauline dispensationalist
who drew upon the works of the original 19th Plymouth Brethren of England and
Ireland. Contrary to irreligious opinion, Christianity is Christ Risen,
not Jesus of Nazareth engaging the nation of Israel in the Synoptic Gospels.
"It is absolutely essential for the believer to learn the scriptural difference
between: 1) his relationship to earth and heaven, 2) the flesh and the Spirit,
3) Judaism and Christianity. Only from the Pauline epistles will the Holy
Spirit minister these Christian truths to him" MJS. And Newell's
Romans will certainly assist its reader in fully grasping "Christian
truths." "The only hope of Christianity is in the rehabilitating of the
Pauline theology. It is back, back, back, to an incarnate Christ and the
atoning blood, or it is on, on, on, to atheism and despair." So reads
the inside cover written by former Princeton University president, the late
Francis L. Patton.
GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY
AND GLORY IN THE ELECTION AND SALVATION OF LOST MEN,
Roy A. Huebner, Present Truth Publishers.
R. A. Huebner is a Pauline dispensational writer in the tradition of J. N.
Darby. As a ex-engineer, his analytical treatment of theological subjects
is both technical and superb. This 314 page book is aimed at Christians who accept "...the
truth of eternal security, [but] also hold that man has free moral will towards
God and who claim that faith is of human origin, not divinely implanted faith."
The most popular examples are: Norman Geisler, Dave Hunt, William MacDonald,
Henry Thiessen, and Robert Zins, to mention just a few. Of course, the audience would be a majority of so-called evangelicals worldwide.
Huebner skillfully reconciles God's sovereignty with man's responsibility within
the dispensational context of the testing of lost mankind--misunderstood by both
Arminian and Calvinist alike. He examines God's sovereignty in the Gospel
of John, Book of Acts, Romans, and Ephesians. This is a great resource and
includes 28 pages of both Subject and Scripture Index.
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY,
(unabridged only!) Lewis Sperry Chafer, D.D., Litt.D., Th.D., Kregel
Publications. Dr. Chafer, founder of Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas,
Texas, served as the school's Founder, President, and Professor of Systematic
Theology for many years. His Systematic Theology is considered by
thousands to be a standard for premillennial and dispensational thought.
No real student of the Word of God should be without a copy of this
comprehensive work. The original eight volume set contained 2,752 pages of
Professor Chafer's expositions on a variety of biblical, theological, and
philosophical subjects. While Dr. Chafer did suffer from a misplaced
emphasis upon "instant spirituality" [see analysis by Miles J. Stanford
entitled:
Dr. Lewis S. Chafer],
and he incorporates too much of C.I. Scofield's system of ageism, this
theology contains a wealth of knowledge as well as practical information.
CONTEMPORARY SUBJECTS
Over the past 50+ years, the philosophies of both modernism and postmodernism have taken an enormous, destructive toll upon Western society, denominations, and even the most conservative of Christian churches. Truth has been destroyed--often in the name of so-called love, forgiveness, and tolerance. Like Europe, spiritual darkness now rules the day and a resurgence of anti-Jewish and anti-Christian attitudes and actions are becoming widespread and commonplace. The next five recommendations below each analyze this mega-cultural shift from slightly different perspectives. We hope our readers will awaken to the seriousness of the struggle Western society now find itself immersed in.
TOTAL TRUTH -
Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity,
Nancy Pearcey, Crossway Books, 2004.
The focus of this book is primarily on "worldview"--the various cognitive
lens through which we and those around us view reality. Its value to
believers lies in gaining an understanding of how the mind
thinks (both the historic and contemporary)--and to what degree our own thinking
has, or has not been renewed according to the mind of Christ. While largely
philosophic, apologetic, cultural, and historic in sweep, Ms. Pearcey does
document her theological commitments, which are generally Reformed and
Lordship-centered. The book contains copious endnotes. Nancy Pearcey
claims to be indebted to the late Dr. Francis A. Schaffer, with his Reformed
theology and unique blend of Scottish Common Sense realism and Dutch
neo-Calvinism philosophy. She spent time back in the '70s at his retreat
in L'Abri, Switzerland. The book also presents the Reformed concept of
"cultural mandate." Click
here is read about this weakness. Finally, Ms. Pearcey is an accomplished author and
her clear style makes the job of working through some fairly complex subjects easy
work. Sadly, her understanding and presentation
of Christian "spirituality" falls short and cannot be recommended.
The Harsh Truth About PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
Bruce N. Shortt, Chalcedon Foundation, 2004.
The perennial dilemma facing Christian parents is whether to cloister their
children in home and parochial schools, or to send them to public schools in
preparation for having to live "in the world" but not of it. Basis on the
arguments and evidence of this author (and the experience of this reviewer), the
answer is absolutely clear. Today's public schools are simply "the
parochial education for scientific humanism" and this influence (literal
brainwashing) cannot easily be countered by home study and exposure to Sunday
school. Daily, Christian parents face the heart-rending fact that the
children they love and carefully sought to nurture are abandoning the Christian
worldview and traditions while replacing them with modernism and postmodern
frameworks. This 466 page thesis includes 97 pages of copious endnotes to
support each and every argument. On a personal note, this was a very
difficult book for me to read since it focuses in on how even good intentions
aren't good enough and the cost of failure in this realm.
THE NEW TOLERANCE
- How a cultural movement threatens to destroy you, your faith, and your
children, Josh McDowell and Bob
Hostetler, Tyndale House Publishers.
The authors have done a superb job in making a difficult subject (postmodern
views) understandable to the average Christian reader. A subtle reign
of terror has descended upon America and America's conservative Christians
and few are prepared to endure, much less counter ("salt") the hate and
intolerance sweeping our society. In addition to their thorough analysis
of the problem of the new tolerance (brought on by postmodernist
thinking), McDowell and Hostetler offer in chapters 6 & 11 advice on how to
attempt a lovingly respond to the growing hostility. However, a
fundamental, subtle weakness of the authors' theology is their failure to grasp
the full consequence of the Fall (p.42, 87); for them mankind is, not
was, created in the image of God. In their desire to establish a
basis for genuine tolerance (self-esteem), they crack open the door to the
serious error of Christian humanism. This is further seen in their total
emphasis upon
sins and forgiveness, with no discussion of man's
history in the First Adam (sin)
and the Cross. A point the authors fail to make in their work is that the
new tolerance has and continues to lay claim to being representative of
“Christian love and forgiveness.” This pseudo "love" has been widespread
throughout denominations (particularly the Anglo-Catholic group) for several
decades prior to the manifestation of postmodernism. Consequently,
the authors remain committed to the unbiblical tenets of
neo-evangelicalism (p. 183)
which, can be argued, made conservative churches unnecessarily vulnerable to the
postmodernist tidal wave in the first place. The answer to the
psychological "needs" listed on page 184 cannot exclude dealing with them
via the Cross. Nevertheless, the book is powerful in its diagnoses and
written at a level which will earn it wide acceptance in conservative Christian
circles over time. While there is no guarantee that Christian "love" will
stem the cultural collapse, their advice should help the Christian reader to
better face the growing persecution with integrity.
REASON IN THE BALANCE,
Phillip E. Johnson, InterVarsity Press.
Phillip E. Johnson is a tenured law professor(30+
years) at the University of California at Berkeley. Johnson, now a theist
and conservative Christian, didn't begin his career at this academic bastion of
secular liberalism with his current views. No, his later-in-life change,
spared him a trip off the Golden Gate Bridge in concrete shoes at the hands of
the educational community. REASON IN THE BALANCE, The Case Against
NATURALISM in Science, Law & Education is a contemporary masterpiece.
Similar to Martin Luther, Johnson's legal mind goes to the heart of the liberal
vs. conservative conflict--exposing the philosophical ramifications of Darwinian
theory as it has pervaded society. He seeks to expose the secularist's
"hinge upon which all turns"--naturalism, Darwinism, and scientific materialism.
Here's some of Dr. Johnson's
articles
to wet your appetite for Dr.
Johnson's website.
THE DEATH OF TRUTH,
Dennis McCallum - General Editor, Bethany House Publishers.
THE DEATH OF TRUTH, What's Wrong with
Multiculturalism, The Rejection of Reason, and the New Postmodern Diversity is
both a primer and overview of modernist and postmodernist philosophy written for
the college-level reader. McCallum and a host of contributors explain in
detail the radical shifts in "worldview" that have taken place in contemporary
society. This book is vitally important for understanding the what
and why behind the current "culture wars" that have descended upon
Europe and America.
AMERICA'S REAL WAR,
Rabbi Daniel Lapin, Multnomah Publishers. Mr. Lapin is an Orthodox Jewish
rabbi who has chosen to be an outspoken voice against the anti-Christian and
anti-theist bigotry sweeping America. As an Orthodox Jew, Rabbi Lapin
understands that he cannot remain silent. The forces of secularism are
allied against him as well. He sees America deeply divided (secular
liberal vs. traditionalist) and understands the implications of secular
fundamentalist's ideology. What caught my attention was Rabbi Lapin's
attempt to understand and explain why his own Jewish people are so radically
liberal. The last section of the book candidly explores the state of
contemporary Jewish culture. Chapter 42 is entitled
"Why Are Jews So Liberal?" and contains author's answer.
Given the importance of this subject, we have created a separate review of that
chapter-->HERE.
Overall, the book is a penetrating look at America's
culture war, the secular Left, the so-called Religious Right. Rabbi
Lapin faithful adheres to the tenets of Judaism. While respectful of
Christians, he never claims to understand central Christian realities--e.g.,
Acts 15:10; Matthew 16:15-17. The "veil" mentioned in 2 Corinthians
3:14-16 remains firmly in place.
THE DIVERSITY HOAX,
Law Students Report from Berkeley,
Edited by David Wienir and Marc Berley. This book is about so-called
diversity on campus, written by those who know it best--students.
Today's college campus is a brutal environment and at the core of
"multiculturalism" is
postmodern intolerance. While
liberal and left-wing students talk "tolerance", their actions speak the very
opposite--vicious and intolerant hate. Gone are the days of respect for
freedom of speech. Gone are the days when one could "agree to disagree."
Today's 'political-correctness' crowd seeks to absolutely silence those who
disagree with them, and they self-righteously operate under the banner that the
"end justifies the means." The book, written by UC Berkeley law students
from across the political spectrum, seeks to motivate students nationwide to
"exercise their right to free speech and to express their diverse opinions on
various subject, including what 'diversity' really means."
THEOLOGICAL HISTORY
JOHN NELSON DARBY, Precious Truths Revived and
Defended, Volume One, 1826-1845,
Roy A. Huebner, Present Truth
Publishers (PTP), Jackson, NJ, June 2004. This is the revised, 288 page,
second edition of Roy Huebner's three-volume, detailed account (apologetic
defense) of the life of John Nelson Darby, the early Plymouth Brethren, and
roots of dispensational theology. A 'must own' for mature
Christians seriously interested in dispensational theological history. The
book is extensively documented with copious footnotes and appendices. This
biographical history can be considered a companion to Huebner's equally detailed
Dispensational Truth, Volume 1. The Table of
Content can be viewed at
this link. The author heralds from the 'closed' Tunbridge Wells
branch of the Brethren. This review does not imply endorsement for
all the views expressed or published by PTP or the various listed authors.
Please exercise discernment when surveying and ordering literature.
Never Before in History, America's Inspired Birth,
Gary Amos and Richard Gardiner,
1998, Haughton Publishing, Dallas, TX. This book chronicles the founding of the
Nation and all within an essential theological framework so often excluded from
secular accounts. In the Forward, Thomas G. West accurately remarks,
"...this book demonstrates that if religion is banned from the public life of
the nation, America's history and traditions are unintelligible." And this
is precisely what has happened in the educational life of the Nation. Tens
of millions of public school graduates, as well as and immigrants, are grossly illiterate regarding our Nation's
great history and traditions. Explanations of history by public educators
often focus on economics and thus the flow of historical events becomes
disjointed and nonsensical. While written by men sympathetic to the Reformed tradition,
the account does not whitewash the shortcomings of Puritanism. Buy this
book!!!
ARE BAPTISTS REFORMED?,
Kenneth H. Good, Regular Baptist Heritage Fellowship, available from
Backus Books.
This book is worth every penny. Given the rise and proliferation of
Covenant Theology, it's loaded with both timely and historical information.
The late Dr. Good was a leader during the second half of the twentieth century
in the Sovereign Grace Movement among Baptists in the United States.
Having been reared in an Arminian background, Dr. Good became convinced of the
Scriptural foundational truths of moderate Calvinism. His first book on
the subject, ARE BAPTISTS CALVINISTS?, 1975, (300+pages), thoroughly
answered that question in the affirmative. In this sequel, he surveys the
broad and diverse Reformed landscape and concludes that Baptists of the moderate
Calvinistic persuasion have less in common with the Reformed tradition than they
may think. An indictment upon "confessional" Christianity, Dr. Good
asserts "...every Baptist is a Dispensationalist." While more traditional
than Pauline in his dispensationalism, Dr. Good understood some of the dangers
of Reformation theology and the various manifestations of Puritanism. In
the end, Dr. Good provides overwhelming evidence that the term "Reformed
Baptist" is a genuine oxymoron. Amongst the Reformed and Reformed
Baptists, Dr. Good became more or less persona non grata.
MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, AND REMARRIAGE
LOVE & RESPECT, The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs,
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, Thomas Nelson, 2004. (Comments
Coming Soon)
Dr. David Instone-Brewer has made a major contribution to the Christian church. Based on sound hermeneutics and scholarship, he has broken through the various erroneous interpretations of what the Bible teaches regarding the subjects of marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Liberals see the author as too conservative. Conservatives, who blame high divorce rates on "no-fault" divorce laws, see the author as too liberal. Before attempting to read Instone-Brewer, I recommend that readers be established in the principles of basic Bible interpretation. A copy of Roy B. Zuck's Basic Bible INTERPRETATION, A Practical Guide To Discovering Biblical Truth should be in every serious Christian's library.
DIVORCE and REMARRIAGE in the 1st and 21st
Century, Dr. David Instone-Brewer, Grove
Books Limited, Cambridge, UK, 2001. Rightfully, these subjects touch a
deep cord within the conservative, evangelical Christian Church. Not only are they intellectually challenging,
but heavily emotional, and subject to a full gamut of presuppositions. Sadly, emotional
dogmatism has too often carried the day among conservatives. "New insights
into the world of the first century suggest that both Jesus and Paul affirmed
four Old Testament grounds for divorce and allowed remarriage, though they
rejected no-fault divorce and emphasized that divorce should be avoided if at
all possible." This 24 page pamphlet covers common, and not-so-common,
questions about marriage, divorce, and remarriage as understood by those living
in the 1st century. Read online by clicking on the book's picture at the
right.
DIVORCE and REMARRIAGE in the CHURCH:
Biblical Solutions for Pastoral Realities,
David Instone-Brewer, Inter-Varsity Press, Nottingham ,
UK, 2006. Probably the most useful of the author's publications.
This book is addressed to church leaders beset by the seeming epidemic of
divorce. Divorce and remarriage are major pastoral issues in every church,
fellowship, or meeting, etc. However, confusion and incoherence typically
reign, which undermines the pastor's or elders' authority. Some say
divorce is never allowed, while others say it is permitted under certain
circumstances. Some say remarriage is never allowed, while others hold that it
is permitted under certain circumstances. If divorce is allowed and remarriage
is forbidden, then many are consigned to potentially lonely and painful
existence. What does the Bible really teach Dr. David Instone-Brewer
shows that biblical teaching is actually consistent and humane, and not subject
to conflicting and sometimes bizarre interpretations.
Read online by clicking on the book's picture at the right.
DIVORCE and REMARRIAGE in the BIBLE - The
Social and Literary Context, David
Instone-Brewer, Eerdmans Publishing, Grand Rapids, MI, 2002. This book is
Dr. Instone-Brewer's fruit of numerous years of scholarly research into the
subjects at hand. As one conservative brother remarks, "His work proves an
interesting challenge and embarrassment to those defending a
"conservative/Biblical" view of divorce and remarriage by REALLY applying a
rigorous, literal, historical, grammatical hermeneutic...a truly conservative
approach to Scripture. The reinsertion of historical analysis back into
interpreting the texts is the key Instone-Brewer uses to unlock what the Bible teaches
on these emotionally difficult subjects." The book should be required reading for any
pastor, pastoral student, counselor, or anyone who has had to face the trauma
of divorce and the questions surrounding remarriage. Read online by clicking on the book's picture at the right.
THE ISLAMIC CHALLENGE
ISLAMIC ECONOMICS and the FINAL JIHAD, The
Muslim Brotherhood to the Leftist/Marxist - Islamist Alliance,
David J. Jonsson, Xulon Press, 617 pages, 2006.
Often authors are either unqualified or premature in writing upon a subject.
Not so for David Jonsson. The book combines copious amounts of research into
political, economic, and religious systems, together with the author's first
hand interaction with Islam on six continents. Jonsson's gained a
proficient understanding of Islamic law (Shariah) through his career as
a business consultant to major international corporations. In this book,
Mr. Jonsson succeeds in giving readers an education in both business/economics
and Islam's view and plan for the world. The author surveys the entire
battlefield, not just the "war on terror." I say this based on my
educational background (accounting, CPA, finance) and over thirty years in
banking and bank supervision. A summary of the book from the publisher
states: "David Jonsson's book provides the history and the role of Islamic
Economics in the Islamic plan for world domination. This economic plan provides
a means through political and economic incentives (not terrorism) resulting in
the gradual Islamization of the West. Strategies include control of currency,
oil resources, free trade zones, transportation, media, and financial markets.
Islamic banking, now the fastest growing banking sector worldwide, is based on
Shariah Law. Islamic Economics, after its resurgence during the formative years
of the Muslim brotherhood, recently played a key role in the creation of the
Leftist/Marxist - Islamist Alliance. Its common ground is in anti-Semitism,
anti-globalization, and anti-Americanism. From Asia to Spain to Latin America,
Islamic Economics is changing the world political landscape. The goal is to
create a totalitarian counter force to the dominant position of the West,
particularly the United States. The Islamist Alliance's hope is to eliminate the
concepts of liberty, freedom, and democracy, as we know it." A
self-described Protestant, Mr. Jonsson
appears to write from an Anglican/Wesleyan, rather than Reformed
perspective. In an October 2007 article, he has become aware of the
teachings of premillennial eschatology (Christian End Times).
UNVEILING ISLAM, An Insider's Look at Muslim Life and
Beliefs, Ergun Mehmet Caner and Emir
Fethi Caner, Kregel Publications, 2002. The Caner brothers were raised
Muslim, but became born-again Christians, earned advanced degrees in Christian
theology, and above all, lived to tell their story. In addition to the
saga, the book seeks to give Christians an understanding in both the history,
beliefs/theology, authorities, and subtle nuances of the landscape of Islam.
A mere 256 pages will give readers a substantial understanding of the religion
of Islam. If only citizens of Western civilization would address their
self-imposed illiteracy with the contents of this book! Don't let
so-called "leaders" sell you false concepts of what the Muslim religion is
about. Here the truth from ex-Muslims who have risked their lives to help
inform the non-Islamic world. PS 4/16/06 We are sad to say that Dr.
Ergun Caner has come out against the truth of sovereign grace.
THE NEW WORLD WAR - A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Why
and How Militant Muslims Plan to Destroy Western Civilization,
John Clark Mead, Xulon Press, 2002. This
book, probably the most masterfully written we've read since the attack and
tragedy of September 11th, earns our highest endorsement. Mr. Mead, an
educated anthropologist and evangelical Christian, shares the unvarnished truth
regarding the contemporary nature of the millennial struggle between Islam and
Western civilization--the Judeo-Christian tradition. His style is easy to
read and he largely writes from a sociological perspective being sensitive to
largely keep his own religious views in the background. While not a
theologian, Mr. Mead supplies the reader with just enough Islamic theology and
philosophy to answer fundamental and critical questions, while not overwhelming
the reader. However, we do wish he would have drawn the distinction
between Islam's pseudo-deity "Allah" and the Almighty Jehovah of the Bible.
Theologically, Islam is nothing short of hyper-heretical.
New World War complements our Contemporary recommendations above.
Due to Western society's
crisis of knowledge, Islam has
conveniently stepped in to fill the epistemological void. While the
situation seems bleak, Mead's short account of the military Battle of Tours
(France) in his Epilogue was both stunning and deeply inspiring. However,
our
battle is spiritual...as the Apostle Paul wrote, "For our struggle is not
against flesh and blood, but against the [unseen] rulers, against the [false]
authorities, against the [hidden] powers of this dark world and against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12.
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