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07-02-2007, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Scot  | No-- I hadn't seen these, though Dr. Matt turned me on to cvbbs a few years ago... Are they relatively "easy reads", considering when they were written, or is the CONTENT most appropriate as an "introduction"?!?!?! (or both?)  |
07-02-2007, 11:19 PM
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From what I can remember, I'd say both. It's been a few years since I've read them.
There are others as well. Type "grace publications" in the cvbbs search engine.
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Originally Posted by SpiritAndTruth Wow--- that's an awesome collection!!!! It would be hard to get bored with that kind of material, huh?!?
Nonetheless, the question is more geared to a theological goal-- that of dealing specifically with Christian Doctine, so as to round out a solid base for a bookstore within a reformed church...
So, while your selections brought a smile to my face (especially Beowulf!!!), they would not necessarily solve the core issue of providing reading material which enhances one's understanding of the Bible, and one's walk with Jesus Christ.
Great list, though-- no question!!!! | Ha ha! Yes, I know that my list is rather unorthodox. Thanks for your compliments. I do not really wish to press this issue; it is your investment, after all, and these types of lists are purely conventional. There are all sorts of factors to consider. Whether anyone actually reads this stuff anymore is a question well worth asking if you want to at least break even on your bookstore. For me, however, these seem to be books worth reading, then reading again and again. There are a lot like that, huh!
Anyway, I know that you will want to have several good reformed theological works. Just don't completely dismiss the idea of including some literature in there. Crime and Punishment, for example, seems to me a novel well worth reading in a Sunday School setting.
Take it for what it's worth. 
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07-03-2007, 01:20 AM
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"The Enemy Within" by Kris Lungard
"Knowing God" by J.I. Packer
Both of these are down-to-earth, "easy" to read, convicting, and full of precious treasures for the soul!
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07-03-2007, 01:32 AM
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Well, there's not 25 of them, but aside from seconding Pilgrim's Progress and the Westminster Standards I think it would be good to mention a few items that so far have been neglected. There are many other things, of course, but thinking of new believers, these seem very appropriate.
William Guthrie, The Christian's Great Interest. This is the best book on conversion I have read: much better than John Murray's Redemption Accomplished and Applied
Walter Marshall, The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification.
Both of these have been so strongly recommended by others that it's hard to think of what I could add.
And C.S. Lewis, The Pilgrim's Regress. There is nothing else quite like this.
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07-03-2007, 01:37 AM
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Perhaps I should explain the rationale behind my selection, as that gives better material for judging my selection.
It would seem desirable to understand both what a true Christian is and how to become one/how to be sure you are one. Hence, Guthrie.
All of Christian life is a process of sanctification. Hence, Marshall.
A solid foundation of doctrine is a great help in every way. Hence, the Westminster Standards.
And then, to let us know what to expect, to engage our imaginations, to locate Christianity within its intellectual context, the two Pilgrim books.
Lacking is a good book on hermeneutics, of course. But alas! I have never encountered one, though Augustine's De Doctrina Christiana might be made to serve if it were not so short.
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07-03-2007, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by weinhold Ha ha! Yes, I know that my list is rather unorthodox. Thanks for your compliments. I do not really wish to press this issue; it is your investment, after all, and these types of lists are purely conventional. There are all sorts of factors to consider. Whether anyone actually reads this stuff anymore is a question well worth asking if you want to at least break even on your bookstore. For me, however, these seem to be books worth reading, then reading again and again. There are a lot like that, huh!
Anyway, I know that you will want to have several good reformed theological works. Just don't completely dismiss the idea of including some literature in there. Crime and Punishment, for example, seems to me a novel well worth reading in a Sunday School setting.
Take it for what it's worth. | Nice post--- and it is duly noted. Thanks again for your input. If I had my 'druthers, I'd choose YOUR selection (or something extremely close) for my GENERAL library-- Though I would include an absolutely PHENOMENAL book currently on the NYT Best Seller list-- NOT told from the Christian perspective, so much as the Judeo-Christian-to-Muslim DEMOGRAPHIC struggle (read:war) that is currently being waged. **NOTE TO ALL: PLEASE read this book, and we can discuss it...
As for my THEOLOGICAL library, the other posts are more suitable for my directed purpose (a church bookstore)...
Again, thanks!  |
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Oops!!! Sorry-- coffee hasn't kicked in yet--  I guess I should actually NAME THE BOOK I'm recommending so strongly!!!! 
It is America Alone, by Mark Steyn...
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Looking back through everyone's lists...and of course I caught this one.... Quote:
Originally Posted by bookslover Christianity and Liberalism (1923) by J. Gresham Machen (1881-1937)
How to Barbecue Mini-Dougnuts Without Them Falling Between the Bars on the Grill by Bill "Baptist in Crisis" Brown
Both of these are must-haves. | |
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That last book sounds like some heavy-duty theology!!!  |
07-13-2007, 11:34 PM
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David Well's 4 volume set on theology:
No Place for Truth
God in the Wasteland
Losing our Virtue
Above all Earthly Powers.
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07-14-2007, 09:56 AM
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With the exception of a couple of sections solely geared for the pastoral ministry (though those would be worthwhile to read), this graded list is quite good.
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Originally Posted by Joshua J. Forrest With the exception of a couple of sections solely geared for the pastoral ministry (though those would be worthwhile to read), this graded list is quite good. | Think you could acquire that collection for me, Brother? | | |
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