Book Reviews

This year is the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible, and that makes it a great time to read Alister McGrath's delightful book In the Beginning: The Story of the King James Bible and How It Changed a Nation, a Language and a Culture (Anchor).

If you are ready to do some serious reading over the Christmas holidays, order a copy of Life in the Spirit: Spiritual Formation in Theological Perspective (IVP).

The importance and role of the mind in the Christian faith is addressed by Bradley Green in his new book The Gospel and the Mind (Crossway).

Why the Bible Matters: Rediscovering Its Significance in an Age of Suspicion (Harvest House) by California pastor Mike Erre would provide the launching pad for an excellent sermon series...

In The Purpose of Christmas (Howard) by Rick Warren, he sounds the clarion call to "remember the reason for the season."

Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas (Orbis) is a useful collection of writings by a variety of Christian writers...

It's almost Christmas, and that means thousands of preachers are wondering how to offer something new in preaching this season. One possibility for getting some ideas is Joy to the World: Inspirational Christmas Messages from America's Preachers (Atria), edited by Olivia Cloud.

Wayne Rice has worked with youth and youth ministers for four decades, and in his newest book Reinventing Youth Ministry (Again) (IVP)...

Key Questions about Christian Faith: Old Testament Answers (Baker Academic) by John Goldingay explores Old Testament answers for 25 critical questions, such as...

In John Piper's newest book, Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God (Crossway), he argues that all serious Christians must be students because thinking is crucial to worship, service and a meaningful Christian life.