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Book Reviews

The TAU writers love to read and want you to know what books we think are worth reading!

Book Review — Zondervan Single Column Reference Premier Collection

January 8, 2021 by Chuck Ivey Leave a Comment

Zondervan’s Premier Collection NASB Single Column Reference is a beautiful presentation of God’s Word in the renowned NASB 1995 translation. The materials and typesetting make this a Bible that can compete with similar, more expensive Bibles on the premium market.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: bible review, book review, Chuck Ivey, ESV, Evangelical Bible, goatskin, premium bible, Schuyler

Children’s Book Review — Just Nicholas by Annie Kratzsch

December 23, 2020 by Michael Coughlin

About the Book From Amazon: Read the true story of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the man who gave what he had to help others because he was grateful for what God had given him. As a young boy, Nicholas learned the story of Jesus from his parents. When he grew up, he lived out his […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: book review, Children's Books, Children's Church, Christmas, Santa

Book Review — Kingdom Through Covenant – 2nd Edition

December 11, 2020 by Chuck Ivey

In Kingdom Through Covenant – 2nd Edition, Gentry and Wellum have given us a much needed updated to their seminal work on the biblical covenants. Whether one finds their arguments convincing or not, theologians who argue for or against covenant theology or dispensationalism will eventually have to consider the claims made by the authors.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: 1689, Biblical Theology, book review, Chuck Ivey, covenant, Crossway, dispensationalism, Gentry, reformed baptist, Systematic Theology, theology, Wellum

Book Review — John Calvin: For a New Reformation

November 27, 2020 by Chuck Ivey

Love him or hate him, John Calvin remains “The Theologian” who is often dismissed, pigeonholed, or lionized without actually being read. In John Calvin: For a New Reformation, editors Derek Thomas and John Tweedale ask us to reconsider Calvin.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: biography, book review, Chuck Ivey, Crossway, John Calvin, Systematic Theology, theology

Book Review — Carl F.H. Henry – Architect of Evangelicalism and Basics of the Faith

November 14, 2020 by Chuck Ivey

Both Architect of Evangelicalism and Basics of the Faith are significant works, centering around the question of what it means to be an “evangelical.” In them, Henry has given us ample evidence that the best of the evangelical movement stands in the great tradition or orthodox Christianity, while also having much to say to the ultimate needs of modern man.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Adoption, book review, Carl F.H. Henry, Chuck Ivey, Evangelicalism, Lexham, Systematic Theology, theology

Ep. 042 | Bavinck: A Critical Biography with James Eglinton — TAU Roundtable

November 4, 2020 by TAU Roundtable

Chuck Ivey is joined by James Eglinton, Senior Lecturer in Reformed Theology at The University of Edinburgh. Dr. Eglinton has written a fantastic new biography of Herman Bavinck, published by Baker Academic.    

Filed Under: Theology, Things Above Us Roundtable Tagged With: Author Interview, Baker Academic, biography, book review, Chuck Ivey, Herman Bavinck, James Eglinton, Roundtable

NASB 2020 Review (and GIVEAWAY!), part 1 — Gender, Slaves, and Lovingkindness

October 16, 2020 by Garrett O’Hara

I now have two copies of the recently released NASB 2020. I’ll give you a short preview of the physical editions, and then we’ll dig into the translation. The Lockman Foundation is selling two primary offerings: the Large Print Ultrathin edition and the Giant Print edition. I initially made the mistake of ordering the Giant […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Bible translations, book review, NASB, nasb 2020

Book Review — BECNT – Romans: Second Edition

October 14, 2020 by Chuck Ivey

Thomas Schreiner’s updated edition of the BECNT – Romans is a must have resource on Paul’s much cherished and debated letter to the earliest followers of Christ.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Baker Academic, book review, Chuck Ivey, commentaries, N.T. Wright, New Perspective on Paul, Romans, theology, Thomas R. Schreiner

Book Review — The Baptists – Vol 1: Beginnings in Britain

September 28, 2020 by Chuck Ivey

The Baptists – Vol 1: Beginnings in Britain is one of the must have works of Baptist history by one of the sharpest Baptist historians the church has been blessed with.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: baptist history, book review, Chuck Ivey, Mentor, Particular Baptists, theology, Tom Nettles

Book Review — Thriving in Grace: Twelve Ways the Puritans Fuel Spiritual Growth

September 14, 2020 by Chuck Ivey

Thriving in Grace is a worthy introduction to the riches that the Puritans have to offer. The authors have a contagious urgency to draw on the many practical helps from Puritan writings.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: book review, Brian G. Hedges, Chuck Ivey, Joel R. Beeke, Puritans, Reformation Heritage Books, theology

Book Review — Spurgeon’s Quotes–The Definitive Collection

September 4, 2020 by Michael Coughlin

Click the link and use code straighttruth to save 40% off this book. A great gift for the preacher in your life or just for exploring the mind & heart of the Prince of Preachers! This 624 page beast of a reference book is a must for the desk of every man who prepares to […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: book review, Charles Spurgeon, preacher, preaching, Spurgeon

Book Review — Creation Basics & Beyond, 1st Edition

August 31, 2020 by Garrett O’Hara

Creation Basics & Beyond sounds like a fairly generic, nondescript title, but it’s actually fitting. Sometimes it can be very basic, and other times it goes beyond my understanding to the point that I have to just leave a note on the chapter to go back to it because I simply failed to grasp what […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: book review, creation, evolution, Genesis

Book Review — The Jesus of the Gospels: An Introduction

August 24, 2020 by Chuck Ivey

The Jesus of the Gospels is a reliable guide to the Gospels from one of the most reliable guides in biblical scholarship. The book strikes an effective balance for lay people interested in a supplement to their reading of the Gospels.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Benjamin Gladd, Biblical Theology, book review, Chuck Ivey, GK Beale, IVP, New Testament Introduction, Old Testament

Ep. 041 | The Story Retold: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament with Benjamin Gladd — TAU Roundtable

August 6, 2020 by TAU Roundtable

Chuck Ivey is joined by Benjamin Gladd, associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary. Dr. Gladd has coauthored a unique New Testament introduction called The Story Retold: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament, published by IVP Academic. You can read our review here.    

Filed Under: Theology, Things Above Us Roundtable Tagged With: Author Interview, Bible study, book review, G.K. Beale, IVP Academic, New Testament Introduction, Roundtable

Book Review — The Story Retold: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament

August 1, 2020 by Chuck Ivey

New Testament introductions can be an invaluable tool for the student of the Bible. They typically provide a starting point for teachers and students of the Bible to go into more depth. More detailed than notes in a study Bible, but not as specific as a commentary, introductions fill an important gap.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Benjamin Gladd, Biblical Theology, book review, Chuck Ivey, GK Beale, IVP, New Testament Introduction, Old Testament

Book Review — Schuyler Quentel ESV black goatskin

July 14, 2020 by Chuck Ivey

Evangelical Bible and Schuyler created the Quentel ESV to serve as a classic reference bible, but made by expert craftsmen with the best materials available.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: bible review, book review, Chuck Ivey, ESV, Evangelical Bible, goatskin, premium bible, Schuyler

Book Review — NIGTC: The Epistle of James – A Commentary on the Greek Text

July 2, 2020 by Chuck Ivey

Originally published in 1982, Peter H. David’s work in the NIGTC: The Epistle of James – A Commentary on the Greek Text is far from being outdated. Those who are serious about seeking to understand what the Letter of James teaches about wisdom, faith, and justification should consider picking this volume up and making it a part of their theological library.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: book review, Chuck Ivey, commentaries, Letter of James, NIGTC, Peter H. Davids

Children’s Book Review — The Woman Who Loved To Give Books

June 22, 2020 by Michael Coughlin

The Woman Who Loved To Give Books is a short depiction of the life of Susannah Spurgeon, wife of the prince of preachers, Charles Spurgeon. Faced with a difficult illness, Susannah wonders how she can serve God. And then she finds just the way!

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Banner Board Books, book review, Charles Spurgeon, children, Children's Books, scripture

Children’s Book Review — The Man Who Preached Outside

June 15, 2020 by Michael Coughlin

The Man Who Preached Outside is a short depiction of the life of George Whitefield, the well-known itinerant preacher in the UK and USA. Your children will see George Whitefield heralding the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ to a crowd. A good idea will be to show the child the variety of responses Mr. Whitefield is getting from the crowd. Warning, they aren’t all positive! But this should give the opportunity to prepare your child for opposition should he or she come to saving faith.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Banner Board Books, book review, children, Children's Books, George Whitefield, scripture

Children’s Book Review — The Woman Who Helped A Reformer

June 6, 2020 by Michael Coughlin

The Woman Who Helped A Reformer is a short depiction of the life of Katharina Luther, the wife of the well-known reformer, Martin Luther. The work that she did to help her husband be free to preach and teach the Word of God during a pivotal time in church history is shown with wonderful imagery. Although the book is very well-written and captures little one’s attention, it is the illustrations that put the entire story together. Thoughtful parents will take time to ask their children questions like “How many things is Mrs. Luther carrying on this page? and “What is that in her hand?” in order to engage young readers’ attention.

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: Banner Board Books, book review, children, Children's Books, scripture

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