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Book Reviews

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Book Reviews by Publisher

Abingdon Press

Apologetics Group Media

Eye of the God by Ariel Allison
The Praise of Folly: The Enigmatic Life and Theology of C.I. Scofield by David Lutzweiler

Baker Books

Bethany House

The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook edited by Daniel Hays & J. Scott DuvallHidden Treasures in the Book of Job by Hugh RossA Visual History of the King James Bible by Donald L. Brake
Upside: Surprising Good News About the State of Our World by Bradley Wright

BJU Press

Broadman & Holman

Alone with God by Jason Janz
The End of the Law: Mosaic Covenant in Pauline Theology by Jason C. Meyer

Christian Focus

From The Resurrection to His Return: Living Faithfully in the last days by D.A. CarsonJungle Doctor's Fables by Paul WhiteAppointed to Preach: Assessing a Call to Ministry by David W. HeggMy First Book of Questions and Answers by Carine MacKenzieMatthew Henry: Daily Readings edited by Randall PetersonWith One Voice: Singleness, Dating & Marriage to the Glory of God by Alex & Marni Chediak

Crossway Books

The Gift: A Novel by Bryan M. LitfinCollected Writings on Scripture by D.A. CarsonTotal Church: A Radical Reshaping around Gospel and Community by Tim Chester and Steve TimmisA Sweet and Bitter Providence: Sex, Race, and the Sovereignty of God by John PiperThe Erosion of Inerrancy in Evangelicalism by G.K. BealeJesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter edited by Nancy GuthrieWhat He Must Be ..If He Wants to Marry My Daughter by Voddie Baucham Jr.Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World edited by C.J. MahaneyLegacy of Sovereign Joy: God’s Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin by John PiperAmazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce by John PiperSex, Romance, and the Glory of God by C.J. Mahaney

David C Cook Publishing

Eerdmans Books

Fortress Press

Hell is Real (But I Hate to Admit It) by Brian Jones
Four Picture Books from Eerdmans
A Reformation Reader edited by Denis Janz

Harvest House

The Promise of Heaven: Reflections on Our Eternal Home by Randy AlcornThe Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality edited by Joe Dallas and Nancy HecheRemy the Rhino Learns Patience by Andy McGuireCommonly Misunderstood Bible Verses by Ron RhodesJesus 365, A Devotional compiled by Ed Stewart

Hendrickson Publishers

The New Testament 1526 Edition translated by William TyndaleThe UBS Greek New Testament: A Reader’s Edition compiled by Barclay Newman

InterVarsity Press

Old Testament Wisdom Literature: A Theological Introduction by Craig Bartholomew and Ryan O'DowdReclaiming the Old Testament for Christian Preaching edited by Kent, Kissling & TurnerGetting the Reformation Wrong: Correcting Some Misunderstandings by James Payton Jr.Global Awakening: How 20th-Century Revivals Triggered a Christian Revolution by Mark ShawThe Meaning of the Pentateuch: Revelation, Composition and Interpretation by John H. SailhamerThe Witness of Jesus, Paul and John by Larry Helyer

Kregel Publications (also Candle, Lion and Monarch Books distributed by Kregel)

A Commentary on the Psalms (vol. 1) by Allen P. Ross40 Questions About the End Times by Eckhard SchnabelInvitation to Biblical Interpretation: Exploring the Hermeneutical Triad of History, Literature, and Theology by Andreas Kostenberger and Richard PattersonGod and Stephen Hawking: Whose Design Is It Anyway? by John C. LennoxA Trail of Ink: The Third Chronicle of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon by Mel StarrInfinite Playlists: How to Have Conversations [Not Conflict] with Your Kids About Music by Todd StockerThe Sacred Cipher by Terry BrennanUsing Old Testament Hebrew in Preaching by Paul WegnerGod Made the World & God Made Animals by Michael Vander KlippThe Christian in an Age of Terror by Dr. M. Lloyd JonesCandle Prayers for Toddlers by Juliet David

Miscellaneous Small Publishers

The Astonishing Adventures of Missionary Max by Andrew ComingsThe Essence of Christian Doctrine: A Brief Study of the Apostles’ Creed and Basic Christian Doctrine by Martin MurphyThe Sword of the Lord: The Roots of Fundamentalism in an American Family by Andrew Himes101 Portraits of Jesus in the Hebrew Scriptures by Bob BeasleyKeoni's Big Question by Patti OgdenBaby Bible Board Books (Collection #1) by Edward & Sarah BolmeBeyond Creation Science by Timothy Martin and Jeffrey VaughnGod Gave Wine: What the Bible Says about Alcohol by Kenneth GentryReclaiming the Two Books of God by Don Sailer

Moody Publishers

The Apostolic Fathers (Moody Classics)

NavPress

Smart Faith: Loving Your God with All Your Mind by J.P. Moreland & Mark MatlockMoney and Marriage: A Complete Guide for Engaged and Newly Married Couples by Matt BellTrusting God: Even When Life Hurts by Jerry BridgesA Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World by Paul Miller

New Growth Press

The Gospel Story Bible: Discovering Jesus in the Old and New Testaments by Marty MachowskiCrossTalk: Where Life and Scripture Meet by Michael Emlet

P & R Publishing

Weight of a Flame: The Passion of Olympia Morata (Chosen Daughters series) by Simonetta CarrEcclesiastes and Song of Songs (Living Word Bible Studies) by Kathleen Buswell NielsonWaiting for the Land: The Story Line of the Pentateuch by Arie C. LederTaken by Brock EastmanFaith in the Face of Apostasy: The Gospel According to Elijah & Elisha by Raymond B. DillardRepublocrat: Confessions of a Liberal Conservative by Carl Trueman,Beyond the Summerland (The Binding of the Blade Series, Book 1) by L.B. GrahamJames (Reformed Expository Commentary) by Daniel DorianiHim We Proclaim: Preaching Christ from All the Scriptures by Dennis JohnsonThe Israel of God: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by O. Palmer RobertsonThe Christ of the Covenants by O. Palmer Robertson

Reformation Heritage

A Life of Gospel Peace: A Biography of Jeremiah Burroughs by Phillip L. SimpsonThe Quest for Comfort: The Story of the Heidelberg Catechism by William BoekesteinAthanasius (Christian Biographies for Young Readers) by Simonetta CarrChristians Get Depressed Too by David P. Murray

Reformation Trust

Steerforth Press

The Lightlings by R.C. SproulLiving for God’s Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism by Joel Beeke
The Shooting Salvationist: J. Frank Norris and The Murder Trial that Captivated America by David R. Stokes

Thomas Nelson

John Bunyan (Christian Encounters series) by Kevin BelmonteThe Jesus Book: The Ultimate Who, What, When, Where, and Why Book by Stephen ElkinsFearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear by Max LucadoThe Gift of Psalms, featuring devotionals by Lori JonesThe Chronological Study Bible (NKJV)My Heart's Desire by David Jeremiah

Tyndale House

The Soul of C.S. Lewis: A Meditative Journey through Twenty-Six of His Best-Loved Writings by Wayne Martindale, Jerry Root, and Linda WashingtonThe Constantine Codex by Paul L. MaierThriving at College by Alex ChediakThe Narnia Code: C.S. Lewis and the Secret of the Seven Heavens by Michael WardWhich None Can Shut: Remarkable True Stories of God’s Miraculous Work in the Muslim World by Reema GoodeOpening John’s Gospel and Epistles by Philip W. Comfort & Wendell C. HawleyRyken's Bible Handbook: A Guide to Reading and Studying the Bible by Leland Ryken, Philip Ryken & James WilhoitOnce an Arafat Man by Tass SaadaHebrews (Life Application Bible Studies, NLT)New Testament Text and Translation Commentary by Philip Comfort

Waterbrook Multnomah

Raven’s Ladder (The Auralia Thread series) by Jeffrey OverstreetLady Carliss and the Waters of Moorue (The Knights of Arrethtrae: Book 4) by Chuck BlackHear No Evil: My Story of Innocence, Music and the Holy Ghost by Matthew Paul TurnerDug Down Deep: Unearthing What I Believe and Why It Matters by Joshua Harris40 Loaves: Breaking Bread with Our Father Each Day by C.D. BakerPierced by the Word by John PiperThe Grace and Truth Paradox by Randy Alcorn

Zondervan

Holy Bible, 1611 King James Version (Anniversary Edition)Half the Church: Recapturing God’s Global Vision for Women by Carolyn Custis JamesKeep Your Greek: Strategies for Busy People by Constantine R. CampbellWashed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality by Wesley HillGalatians (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) by Thomas R. SchreinerNaomi and Her Daughters: A Novel by Walter Wangerin Jr.Your Church Is Too Small: Why Unity in Christ’s Mission Is Vital to the Future of the Church by John H. ArmstrongJoshua (NIV Application Commentary) by Robert Hubbard Jr.Don't Stop Believing: Why Living Like Jesus Isn't Enough by Michael E. WittmerDeliberate Simplicity: How the Church Does More by Doing Less by Dave Browning

Media Reviews by Publisher/Producer

Lion’s Gate Studios / 1A Productions

Reunion Records

KJB: The Book That Changed the World directed by Norman Stone
Lifesong by Casting Crowns

LeClerc Brothers

Tyndale House

All Reviews by Title

  • 101 Portraits of Jesus in the Hebrew Scriptures by Bob Beasley
  • 40 Loaves: Breaking Bread with Our Father Each Day by C.D. Baker
  • 40 Questions about the End Times by Eckhard Schnabel
  • A Life of Gospel Peace: A Biography of Jeremiah Burroughs by Phillip L. Simpson
  • A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World by Paul Miller
  • A Reformation Reader, edited by Denis Janz
  • A Sweet and Bitter Providence: Sex, Race, and the Sovereignty of God by John Piper
  • A Trail of Ink: The Third Chronicle of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon by Mel Starr
  • A Visual History of the King James Bible by Donald L. Brake -- A Video Review
  • Alone with God by Jason Janz
  • Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce by John Piper
  • Appointed to Preach: Assessing a Call to Ministry by David W. Hegg
  • Athanasius (Christian Biographies for Young Readers) by Simonetta Carr
  • Baby Bible Board Books (Collection #1) by Edward & Sarah Bolme
  • Beyond Creation Science by Timothy Martin and Jeffrey Vaughn
  • Beyond the Summerland (The Binding of the Blade Series, Book 1) by L.B. Graham
  • Candle Prayers for Toddlers by Juliet David
  • Christians Get Depressed Too by David P. Murray
  • Collected Writings on Scripture by D.A. Carson (edited by Andrew Naselli)
  • Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses by Ron Rhodes
  • CrossTalk: Where Life and Scripture Meet by Michael Emlet
  • Deliberate Simplicity: How the Church Does More by Doing Less by Dave Browning
  • Divided: Is Modern Youth Ministry Multiplying or Dividing the Church? directed by Philip and Chris LeClerc
  • Don't Stop Believing: Why Living Like Jesus Isn't Enough by Michael E. Wittmer
  • Dug Down Deep: Unearthing What I Believe and Why It Matters by Joshua Harris
  • Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs (Living Word Bible Studies) by Kathleen Buswell Nielson
  • Eye of the God by Ariel Allison
  • Faith in the Face of Apostasy: The Gospel According to Elijah & Elisha by Raymond B. Dillard
  • Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear by Max Lucado
  • Galatians (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) by Thomas R. Schreiner
  • Getting the Reformation Wrong: Correcting Some Misunderstandings by James Payton Jr.
  • Global Awakening: How 20th-Century Revivals Triggered a Christian Revolution by Mark Shaw
  • God and Stephen Hawking: Whose Design Is It Anyway? by John C. Lennox
  • God Gave Wine: What the Bible Says about Alcohol by Kenneth Gentry
  • God Made the World & God Made Animals by Michael Vander Klipp
  • Half the Church: Recapturing God's Global Vision for Women by Carolyn Custis James
  • Hear No Evil: My Story of Innocence, Music and the Holy Ghost by Matthew Paul Turner
  • Hebrews (Life Application Bible Studies, NLT)
  • Him We Proclaim: Preaching Christ from All the Scriptures by Dennis Johnson
  • Infinite Playlists: How to Have Conversations [Not Conflict] with Your Kids About Music by Todd Stocker
  • Invitation to Biblical Interpretation by Andreas J. Kostenberger and Richard D. Patterson
  • James (Reformed Expository Commentary) by Daniel Doriani
  • Jesus 365, A Devotional compiled by Ed Stewart
  • Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter edited by Nancy Guthrie
  • John Bunyan (Christian Encounters series) by Kevin Belmonte
  • Joshua (NIV Application Commentary) by Robert Hubbard Jr.
  • Keep Your Greek: Strategies for Busy People by Constantine R. Campbell
  • Keoni's Big Question by Patti Ogden
  • KJB: The Book That Changed the World directed by Norman Stone
  • Lady Carliss and the Waters of Moorue (The Knights of Arrethtrae: Book 4) by Chuck Black
  • Legacy of Sovereign Joy: God’s Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin by John Piper
  • Lifesong by Casting Crowns
  • Living for God's Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism by Joel Beeke
  • Matthew Henry: Daily Readings edited by Randall Peterson
  • Money and Marriage: A Complete Guide for Engaged and Newly Married Couples by Matt Bell
  • My First Book of Questions and Answers by Carine MacKenzie
  • My Heart's Desire by David Jeremiah
  • Naomi and Her Daughters: A Novel by Walter Wangerin Jr.
  • New Testament Text and Translation Commentary by Philip Comfort
  • Old Testament Wisdom Literature: A Theological Introduction by Craig Bartholomew and Ryan O'Dowd
  • Once an Arafat Man by Tass Saada
  • Opening John's Gospel and Epistles by Philip W. Comfort & Wendell C. Hawley
  • Pierced by the Word by John Piper
  • Raven's Ladder (The Auralia Thread series) by Jeffrey Overstreet
  • Reclaiming the Old Testament for Christian Preaching edited by Kent, Kissling & Turner
  • Reclaiming the Two Books of God by Don Sailer
  • Remy the Rhino Learns Patience by Andy McGuire
  • Republocrat: Confessions of a Liberal Conservative by Carl Trueman
  • Ryken's Bible Handbook: A Guide to Reading and Studying the Bible by Leland Ryken, Philip Ryken & James Wilhoit
  • Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God by C.J. Mahaney
  • Smart Faith: Loving Your God with All Your Mind by J.P. Moreland & Mark Matlock
  • Taken (The Quest for Truth Series, book 1) by Brock Eastman
  • The Apostolic Fathers (Moody Classics)
  • The Astonishing Adventures of Missionary Max by Andrew Comings
  • The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook edited by J. Scott Duvall & J. Daniel Hays: A Video Review
  • The Christ of the Covenants by O. Palmer Robertson
  • The Christian in an Age of Terror: Selected Sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones edited by Michael Eaton
  • The Chronological Study Bible (NKJV)
  • The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality edited by Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche
  • The Constantine Codex by Paul L. Maier
  • The End of the Law: Mosaic Covenant in Pauline Theology by Jason C. Meyer
  • The Erosion of Inerrancy in Evangelicalism by G.K. Beale
  • The Essence of Christian Doctrine: A Brief Study of the Apostles' Creed and Basic Christian Doctrine by Martin Murphy
  • The Gift of Psalms, featuring devotionals by Lori Jones
  • The Gift: A Novel by Bryan M. Litfin
  • The Gospel Story Bible: Discovering Jesus in the Old and New Testaments by Marty Machowski
  • The Grace and Truth Paradox by Randy Alcorn
  • The Israel of God: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by O. Palmer Robertson
  • The Jesus Book: The Ultimate Who, What, When, Where, and Why Book by Stephen Elkins
  • The Lightlings by R.C. Sproul
  • The Meaning of the Pentateuch: Revelation, Composition and Interpretation by John H. Sailhamer
  • The Narnia Code: C.S. Lewis and the Secret of the Seven Heavens by Michael Ward
  • The New Testament 1526 Edition, Translated by William Tyndale
  • The Quest for Comfort: The Story of The Heidelberg Catechism by William Boekestein
  • The Sacred Cipher by Terry Brennan
  • The Shooting Salvationist: J. Frank Norris and The Murder Trial that Captivated America by David R. Stokes
  • The Sword of the Lord: The Roots of Fundamentalism in an American Family by Andrew Himes
  • The UBS Greek New Testament: A Reader's Edition compiled by Barclay Newman
  • The Witness of Jesus, Paul and John by Larry Helyer
  • Thriving at College by Alex Chediak
  • Total Church: A Radical Reshaping around Gospel and Community by Tim Chester and Steve Timmis
  • Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges
  • Upside: Surprising Good News About the State of Our World by Bradley Wright
  • Using Old Testament Hebrew in Preaching by Paul Wegner
  • Waiting for the Land: The Story Line of the Pentateuch by Arie C. Leder
  • Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality by Wesley Hill
  • Weight of a Flame: The Passion of Olympia Morata (Chosen Daughters series) by Simonetta Carr
  • What He Must Be ..If He Wants to Marry My Daughter by Voddie Baucham Jr.
  • What's in the Bible? DVDs by Phil Vischer
  • Which None Can Shut: Remarkable True Stories of God's Miraculous Work in the Muslim World by Reema Goode
  • With One Voice: Singleness, Dating & Marriage to the Glory of God by Alex & Marni Chediak
  • Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World edited by C.J. Mahaney
  • Your Church Is Too Small: Why Unity in Christ's Mission Is Vital to the Future of the Church by John H. Armstrong
  • Book Briefs - The Soul of C.S. Lewis: A Meditative Journey through Twenty-Six of His Best-Loved Writings
  • Book Briefs -- The Praise of Folly: The Enigmatic Life and Theology of C.I. Scofield by David Lutzweiler
  • Book Briefs: A Commentary on the Psalms (vol. 1) by Allen P. Ross
  • Book Briefs: From The Resurrection to His Return by D.A. Carson
  • Book Briefs: Hell is Real (But I Hate to Admit It) by Brian Jones
  • Book Briefs: Hidden Treasures in the Book of Job by Hugh Ross
  • Book Briefs: Holy Bible, 1611 King James Version (Anniversary Edition)
  • Book Briefs: Jungle Doctor's Fables by Paul White
  • Book Briefs: The Promise of Heaven by Randy Alcorn
  • Four Picture Books from Eerdmans

About My Reviews

On average, I post a book review or highlight a new book once a week here at Fundamentally Reformed. I also post reviews, and additional book-related posts each week at Cross Focused Reviews.

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Disclaimer: Many of the books listed above were provided for review by the publisher. I am not under any obligation to provide a favorable review. Each review on my site also contains a similar disclaimer in a sincere effort to abide by FCC regulations.

Any books sent to me without my request will be duly considered for review, but priority goes to those I have requested to review. And of these, I reserve the right to prioritize the order of when I publish reviews. I cannot review every book I receive, although I usually try to highlight them in some way on the blog. Like anyone else, certain books excite me more than others; and, the ones that do, are those that are reviewed first. Thanks for understanding.

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By the Numbers

2006: 3 reviews 2007: 6 reviews
2008: 6 reviews 2009: 28 reviews
2010: 30 reviews 2011: 42 reviews
2012: 8 reviews and counting

Grand Total: 123 book & media reviews
from more than 30 different publishers.

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  • The Astonishing Adventures of Missionary Max by Andrew Comings
  • Book Briefs: A Commentary on the Psalms (vol. 1) by Allen P. Ross
  • 40 Questions about the End Times by Eckhard Schnabel
  • Book Briefs: From The Resurrection to His Return by D.A. Carson
  • Invitation to Biblical Interpretation by Andreas J. Kostenberger and Richard D. Patterson
  • The Gospel Story Bible: Discovering Jesus in the Old and New Testaments by Marty Machowski
  • A Life of Gospel Peace: A Biography of Jeremiah Burroughs by Phillip L. Simpson
•   See all my reviews here
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  • In the Beginning : The Story of the King James Bible and How it Changed a Nation, a Language, and a Culture
  • Has God Spoken?: Memorable Proofs of the Bible's Divine Inspiration
  • Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible
  • From Billy Graham to Sarah Palin: Evangelicals and the Betrayal of American Conservatism
  • The King James Bible and the World it Made
  • Bloodlines: Race, Cross, and the Christian
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  • Kregel Exegetical Library: A Commentary on the Psalms, Volume 1: 1-41 by Allen Ross
  • 40 Questions About the End Times (40 Questions Series) by Eckhard Schnabel
  • From The Resurrection to His Return: Living Faithfully in the last days by Don Carson
  • Invitation to Biblical Interpretation: Exploring the Hermeneutical Triad of History, Literature, and Theology… by Andreas J. Köstenberger
  • The Gospel Story Bible: Discovering Jesus in the Old and New Testaments by Marty Machowski
  • Weight of a Flame: The Passion of Olympia Morata (Chosen Daughters) by Simonetta Carr
  • The Shooting Salvationist: J. Frank Norris and the Murder Trial that Captivated America by David R. Stokes
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