Book Reviews

Obviously, biblical preachers are concerned with the text of scripture, and many have watched with growing interest the ongoing debate about gender-neutral translations of the Bible. A major new work that deals with the question is The TNIV And The Gender-Neutral Bible Controversy (Broadman & Holman), by...

It is unfortunate that so few books of sermons are published today, so we can celebrate a volume such as Preaching With Passion. The book is a collection of sermons from well-known Southern Baptist pastors and denominational leaders (most of them former pastors).This hefty collection contains more t

Craig L. Blomberg of Denver Seminary offers fifteen model sermons based on parables of Jesus, then shares some comments on each parable and why he developed the particular sermon for that text.Blomberg's helpful introduction discusses some of the ways interpreters have approached the parables,

Nelson, a California pastor, offers ten communication principles to help preachers more effectively connect with a contemporary culture. Nelson has some helpful insights on the particular communication barriers we face in today's culture, along with some interesting ideas for overcoming those

Subtitled "Christian Proclamation and the Theology of Sound," Webb thinks "it is imperative for those concerned about the future of the church to rethink the theology of the Word by putting it in the context of the study of sound." This is an insightful book and deserves the

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Reading Preaching to a Shifting Culture is like sitting in on a lively conversation with a group of insightful preachers discussing their craft. This excellent volume brings together the contributions of a team of outstanding preachers and teachers of preaching, including Haddon Robinson, Bryan Chap

One of the most interesting and practical preaching books I've seen in some time is Refining Your Style: Learning from Respected Communicators (Group) by Dave Stone. Dave - who shares preaching responsibilities with Bob Russell at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville - has identified 13 di

Bill Bright was one of the pivotal figures in the evangelical movement in the 20th century. Through Campus Crusade for Christ, he impacted thousands of people. Just before his death he completed the book Discover The Real Jesus (Tyndale House). It is a warm and powerful...

Ravi Zacharias is a popular author and influential apologist. In his new book Recapture The Wonder (Integrity Publishers), Zacharias shows that we find meaning and purpose in life as we rediscover and develop our God-given sense of...