The stack of books that Discerning Reader's reviewers have read in the past couple of weeks is so eclectic that I suspect anyone will be able to find suitable summer reading amongst them. We have read theology, Christian living, biography, apologetics, and history books both classic and contemporary. To be specific...
Headlining this batch of reviews (and garnering a reprint on the Reformation Theology website) is James Anderson's masterful review of the venerable Robert Reymond's new apologetics book entitled Faith's Reasons for Believing. Set aside plenty of time if you intend to take on this meaty volume this summer.
Also in the theological vein are reviews of 1) Arthur Pink's classic Seven Sayings of the Saviour on the Cross (please note the Canadian spelling!) summatively reviewed by Tim Challies at the end of his most recent "Reading Classics Together" effort over at Challies Dot Com; 2) my reviews of Vaughan Roberts' excellent little primer on the nature of true Christian worship, suitably entitled True Worship; and 3) Larry Dyer's slim credobaptist manual entitled Baptism: The Believer's First Obedience. We recommend all of the above.
For history and/or biography buffs, one or two or all of the following books may intrigue. From one of many suggested reading lists produced by Al Mohler, Tim read and reviewed the thrilling sunken submarine account Escape from the Deep by Alex Kershaw, and the singular scientific biography The Snake Charmer, which Tim calls a book unlike any other he has ever read. If snakes aren't really up your alley, perhaps Christian philosopher Francis Schaeffer is: Tim has favorably reviewed the newest Schaeffer biography, An Authentic Life by Colin Duriez. Or you might want to attempt a book Tim almost didn't review, but is glad he did: Heaven Without Her: A Desperate Daughter's Search for the Heart of Her Mother's Faith. Just the subtitle is heartrending!
Ladies last, but certainly not least: Leslie Wiggins reviewed Elyse Fitzpatrick's latest book, Because He Loves Me, and heartily recommends it. Beneath its unassuming title lies a potentially life-transforming message, Leslie warns.
Next week we'll be back with some more great summer reading. Now, have at'em!
