Category: Book Reviews

Book Review: Faramerz Dabhoiwala’s “The Origins of Sex: A History of the First Sexual Revolution”

I’ll be honest.  When I picked this book out I believed I was going to be reading about a period of American history that has always grasped my attention, the time of the baby boomers.  Instead, what  I received was historical study of the sexual revolution that occurred in Western Europe in the 16th and [...]

Monday July 9th, 2012 in Book Reviews | No Comments »

BOOK REVIEW: Paul W. Kahn’s “Political Theology”

How have politics and faith become so intermingled in the American psyche?  If we watch national news coverage, a frequent topic of conversation when discussing politicians is their faith.  But why? Paul W. Kahn seeks to explore the mixture of politics and faith in his new book Political Theology: Four New Chapters on the Concept [...]

Monday October 31st, 2011 in Book Reviews | No Comments »

BOOK REVIEW: Tony Reinke’s “Lit”

I know many Christians who love to read books.  Reading is a healthy hobby to have and one that most do not engage in enough.  While there are many Christian books to choose from, there are also times that a Christian will want to engage in reading books presented from other worldviews as well. Lit: [...]

Monday October 10th, 2011 in Book Reviews, Discernment, New Testament Christianity | 1 Comment »

Book Review: D. Stephen Long’s “Hebrews”

One of the most beautiful books in all of scripture is the book of Hebrews.  Where else can a reader go to find a better definition and understanding of what faith in Jesus Christ is?  Hebrews is a book that deserves to be studied deeply and celebrated when its truth is revealed. D. Stephen Long’s [...]

Tuesday September 27th, 2011 in Book Reviews, Hebrews, New Testament Christianity | No Comments »

Book Review: Kyle Idleman’s “Not a Fan”

Is Jesus Christ looking for members in his fan club?  This is the question that Kyle Idleman seeks to answer in his latest book Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus.  The answer that he comes up with and his biblical reasoning behind his answer may shock some people. Idleman expertly crafts [...]

Tuesday September 27th, 2011 in Book Reviews, New Testament Christianity | No Comments »

Book Review: Douglas A. Knight’s “Law, Power, & Justice in Ancient Israel”

I was very excited to open up Douglas A. Knight’s Law, Power, & Justice in Ancient Israel.  It seems like such a great topic to explore and one that is difficult to find books about.  Surely this great ancient people must have a rich history and Knight’s book bills itself as one that will peel [...]

Thursday August 11th, 2011 in Book Reviews | No Comments »

Book Review: Donald McKim’s “A Down & Dirty Guide to Theology”

How do you define theology? It can be difficult to get this question answered without someone sewing their own personal beliefs into the definition. At the core though, theology is quite literally the study of God. As Donald K. McKim points out in his newest book A Down and Dirty Guide to Theology, everyone who [...]

Thursday August 11th, 2011 in Bible, Book Reviews, New Testament Christianity | No Comments »