by DRichardFerguson | Apr 15, 2022 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
I had three reactions to this book–two positive and one disturbing. First, I found the book quite interesting. That’s saying a lot, as few books hold my interest. But Tammy’s story hooked me in more than most novels. The book is definitely a...
by DRichardFerguson | Apr 1, 2022 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
Most people think forgiveness is when you choose not to harbor bitterness, anger, or resentment and not to harbor thoughts about the person’s wrongs. Mackintosh argues that forgiveness goes farther than that. Forgiveness is the restoration of the broken...
by DRichardFerguson | Feb 13, 2022 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Biblical Theology This book is a biblical theology of the theme of the exodus (or more accurately, exile and restoration from exile) throughout Scripture. I’m thrilled to see the recent increase in popularity of biblical theology. I believe...
by DRichardFerguson | Dec 13, 2021 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 3 of 5 stars If you read one book by Michael Heiser, I recommend The Unseen Realm. You can find my review of that book here. Bottom line: I highly recommend The Unseen Realm to anyone who wants to understand Scripture. Reversing Hermon, on the other hand, I...
by DRichardFerguson | Nov 5, 2021 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the most fascinating book I’ve read in a very long time. Michael Heiser is a respected scholar, and the material in this book has been peer reviewed and is widely accepted among scholars. I begin with that because the assertions in the...
by DRichardFerguson | Jul 6, 2021 | Book Reviews Nonfiction
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Many of Tozer’s points in this book seem to come from his own speculation rather than from Scripture. Nevertheless, many of the points that do come from Scripture are profound and rich, making the small amount of time required to read this book...
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