LUTHER’S RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE: WHY THE REFORMER HURLED HIS HARSH ‘NO!’ AGAINST THE PEASANTS, by Lloyd B. Volkmar
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Bruce White About the Author Lloyd B. Volkmar had a Master of Theology degree from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University. At the time this book was published,…
SANCTIFICATION AS SET APART AND GROWING IN CHRIST, by Marny Köstenberger
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West Table of Contents 1 Foundation: Creation and Covenant 2 Inauguration: God’s Kingdom 3 Sanctification: The Age of the Spirit 4 Community: United to Christ 5 Adversity: Discipline…
THE ROYAL PRIESTHOOD AND THE GLORY OF GOD (SHORT STUDIES IN BIBLICAL THEOLOGY), by David S. Schrock
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West Table of Contents Introduction: Recovering the Glory of the Royal Priesthood 1 In the Beginning: The Royal Priesthood Patterned 2 The Law: The Levitical Priesthood Legislated 3…
A PRAYING CHURCH: BECOMING A PEOPLE OF HOPE IN A DISCOURAGING WORLD, by Paul E. Miller
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Kirsten Birkett About the Author Paul E. Miller is the executive director of See Jesus and the author of J-Curve: Dying and Rising with Jesus in Everyday Life (Crossway,…
THE STRANGE DEATH OF EUROPE: IMMIGRATION, IDENTITY, ISLAM, by Douglas Murray
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Benjamin J. Montoya, PhD About the Author Douglas Murray is a regular columnist for both the Spectator and Standpoint and writes frequently for a variety of other publications, including…
Kirsten Birkett's Summary of SING! HOW WORSHIP TRANSFORMS YOUR LIFE, FAMILY, AND CHURCH, by Keith and Kristyn Getty
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Kirsten Birkett About the Authors Keith and Kristyn Getty are modern hymn writers credited with re–inventing the traditional hymn form. They have created a catalogue of songs teaching Christian…
REDEEMING REASON: A GOD-CENTERED APPROACH, by Vern S. Poythress
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West About the Author Vern Poythress (PhD, Harvard University; ThD, University of Stellenbosch) is distinguished professor of New Testament and biblical interpretation at Westminster Seminary, Philadelphia. He is…
THE QUEST FOR THE TRINITY: THE DOCTRINE OF GOD IN SCRIPTURE, HISTORY, AND MODERNITY, by Stephen R. Holmes
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Kirsten Birkett About the Author Stephen Holmes is senior lecturer in theology in the School of Divinity, University of St Andrews, Scotland. Introduction ‘The history that God is’:…
"CHARLES G. FINNEY: HOW THEOLOGY AFFECTS UNDERSTANDING OF REVIVAL," by Iain H. Murray, Chapter 2 in PENTECOST – TODAY?: THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR UNDERSTANDING REVIVAL, by Iain H. Murray
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West [The full chapter can be read here.] Summary There is no individual who has had more influence on contemporary views of revival than Charles Finney. Whereas Jonathan…
THE REFORMED PASTOR, by Richard Baxter
A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance by Steve West This book is part of the Banner of Truth’s box set of Puritan Classics. Baxter’s original work was first published in 1656. Summary “Take heed therefore…
INCLUDING THE STRANGER: FOREIGNERS IN THE FORMER PROPHETS, by David G. Firth
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West About the Author David Firth is Tutor in Old Testament at Trinity College, Bristol, and research fellow of the University of the Free State, South Africa. He…
DUELING POPULISMS, by Victor Davis Hanson
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Benjamin J. Montoya, PhD About the Author Victor Davis Hanson is Professor of Greek and Director of the Classics Program at California State University, Fresno. He is the author…
THE TRINITY IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION: SEEING THE FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT IN JOHN'S APOCALYPSE, by Brandon D. Smith
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Mark Baker About the Author Brandon Smith is assistant professor of theology and New Testament at Cedarville University. He is also on the board of directors for the Center…
THE TOXIC WAR ON MASCULINITY: HOW CHRISTIANITY RECONCILES THE SEXES, by Nancy R. Pearcey
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West About the Author Nancy Pearcey is a Christian intellectual who has lectured widely and has published several influential books in the areas of Christian worldview and social…
HOW SHOULD WE THEN LIVE?: THE RISE AND DECLINE OF WESTERN THOUGHT AND CULTURE, by Francis A. Schaeffer
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West Table of Contents 1 Ancient Rome 2 The Middle Ages 3 The Renaissance 4 The Reformation 5 The Reformation – Continued 6 The Enlightenment 7 The Rise…
FAITH AND PERSEVERANCE: STUDIES IN DOGMATICS, by G. C. Berkouwer
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West Table of Contents 1 Timeliness and Relevance 2 Confessional Reconnaissance 3 Three Controversies 4 Perseverance and Admonition 5 Perseverance and Prayer 6 Perseverance and Temptation 7 The…