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Canon Videos
In doing research for ordination (I’ll be ordained in the PCA, Lord-willing), I’ve come across a few good videos about the development of the biblical canon. Kruger is a thoughtful, tempered, godly voice in a world of scholarly speculation.
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Book Review: The Symbolism of Evil
The Symbolism of Evil by Paul Ricœur
My rating: 1 of 5 starsIf this book is a good demonstration of phenomenology, then phenomenology is a series of arrogant assumptions, linguistic fallacies, and logical fallacies.
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Book Review: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondō
My rating: 3 of 5 starsThe natural and insightful side of this book is unfortunately (pun-intended) obscured by the rather Shinto-Buddhist-New-Age elements. But, if you remove the unnecessary elements of the book, it really does have some insightful points. In many ways, this work reminds me of some Puritan works on the necessity of thrift, of caring for possessions, and of being content with what God has given us.
So, this book is worth reading if you actually plan on implementing some of the plans suggested here, especially her suggestions about tidying by category, and by touching each object. Further, Kondō has some insight into good ways to fold and hang clothes, to respect material objects in general, to organize your possessions at the end of a workday, etc. I recommend this as a “pick and choose” book. Don’t embrace her theories about why the method works, but I do think the method itself might be worth embracing as a useful tool to tidy. For me, its main use is in forcing me to reconsider why I have what I have, and in reminding me to thank God for what He has given me when I handle each object in my home. -
Book Review: The Marrow of Modern Divinity
The Marrow of Modern Divinity by Edward Fisher
My rating: 5 of 5 starsThis book, besides the Bible itself, may be my favorite book. It is a wonderful explanation of the gospel, the free offer of that gospel, and of the issues of legalism and antinomianism. This edition also contains an explanation of the ten commandments. The whole of the book was convicting in numerous way, as well as encouraging, hopeful, truthful, and beneficial. I hope that any serious theologian will read it, along with Boston’s comments, and be blessed by it!
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Book Review: In Defense of the Descent
In Defense Of The Descent by Daniel R. Hyde
My rating: 4 of 5 starsThis is a decent and interesting overview of the clause, “He descended into hell.” Whether or not you agree with his conclusion (which I do), this will prove to be a quick and enlightening read on a rather confusing subject. That said, I give this four stars because I have some scruples with this little book’s editorial issues.
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Book Review: Philosophy of Revelation
Philosophy of Revelation by Herman Bavinck
My rating: 5 of 5 starsThis is a thoroughly enjoyable read, and surprisingly applicable. While it is aimed at answering many of the demands of modern critical philosophy, it even applies to postmodern critical philosophy.
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Book Review: The Deacon
The Deacon: The Biblical Roots and the Ministry of Mercy Today by Cornelis Van Dam
My rating: 4 of 5 starsThis is a very thoughtful examination of the nature of the office of deacon. The author looks at the term deacon, the term office, the history of the office of deacon, the role of women in the office of deacon, and current practical uses for the office of deacon. I recommend this to any Church that seeks to conform the diaconate to a biblical standard.
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Book Review: Slogging Along in the Paths of Righteousness
Slogging Along in the Paths of Righteousness: Psalms 13–24 by Dale Ralph Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 starsDale Ralph Davis has written another thoughtful, yet concise and pastoral, explanation of the Psalms. Within the book you find a mixture of token phraseologies, pithy statements, and scholarly summaries that flesh out the substance of each Psalm. This is an extremely helpful pastoral commentary to add to the collection.
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Book Review: History of Christian Education
A History of Christian Education by James E. Reed
My rating: 3 of 5 starsThis is a swift overview of the history of Christian education with a pronouncedly pro-feminist, anti-Puritan angle.