As we turn the page next week, I think it appropriate to review the year’s literature in the broad field of Stone-Campbell studies. Though the publishers seem to have scaled back the volume of new titles, several significant studies came our way this year. I make no claims for thoroughness here; no doubt I’m overlooking something. [...]
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Explorations in Stone-Campbell Bibliography: 2009 Year-In-Review
Posted in Alexander Campbell, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, Christian Scholars' Conference, Churches of Christ, Explorations in Stone-Campbell Bibliography, Race, book reviews, books, history, research, stone-campbell studies on 27 December 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Book Review: George Zepp’s Hidden History of Nashville
Posted in Nashville, Nashville history, State and Local History, Tennessee history, book reviews, books, history on 26 December 2009 | Leave a Comment »
George R. ZEPP. Hidden History of Nashville. Charleston: The History Press, 2009. 160 pp.
George Zepp has compiled here over four dozen of his weekly “Learn Nashville” columns from Nashville’s paper, The Tennessean. The success of the column—not only is it a local favorite, many out-of-towners regularly read it online—evinces Nashville’s locals, natives and friends [...]
Book Review: Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today
Posted in Bible Study, Churches of Christ, Hebrews, biblical studies, book reviews, books, mac-writing, teaching, theology on 29 March 2009 | 5 Comments »
In short, I highly recommend Edward Fudge’s new commentary on Hebrews. I have found it intellectually rigorous, exegetically responsible, theologically rich and pastorally sensitive.
I review this book from the perspective of one who has taught Hebrews on numerous occasions in both academic and congregational settings. In my own ministry I have attempted to do what Fudge proposes to do [...]
Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today
Posted in Bible Study, Churches of Christ, Hebrews, biblical studies, book reviews, books, theology on 26 March 2009 | 2 Comments »
Edward Fudge has a new book coming out. Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today is a narrative commentary intended to bridge the gap between scholarly discourse and popular exposition. Tomorrow I will post to this blog my review of the book. Today though I will give the necessary info about how you can get your copy (my review will [...]
