Baker Books

I initially checked this out of my public library. But I eventually felt I used it and kept it for so long that I had to have my own copy. It has beautiful and colorful pictures that make a great display for a kids parties.

Love this book, simple step by step and fun too!!. I am not a good baker, but this book is going to make me a very good one.
A must buy, and the kids can have lots of fun making these wonderful cookies.

I love to bake, and I've purchased quite a few cookie books, but this one -- which a friend gave to my children -- is by far the best cookie book out there. I've tried every recipe in the book, and they're all delicious. This book is not just for children. And there are cookies for a wide variety of occasions. Simply put, it's the BEST.

this book is worth getting. the recipes are easy for that age group. it uses simple ingredients. my grandchildren love making things from it. the illustrations are also beautiful.

I love this cookbook. The recipes are simple and delicious. I use it all the time. If you are looking for some great cookie recipes or a simple cookbook, buy this book- you won't regret it.

This Interlinear is outstanding for the serious student of God's Word. Something not mentioned in the other reviews is the fact that one can see the differences between the original language texts used by the translators of these respective translations. Especially in the New Testament, one can read the King James and see the "textus receptus" used by its translators in comparison to the "critical text" used by the RV translators (the text upon which virtually ALL modern translations are based--except for the NKJV). It's great to be able to see the sometimes extensive, as well as the subtle differences, between these two texts. And to be able to "see" these diffences by simply reading the text is very enlightening (not to mention time-saving). That's a big plus. Also the combining of the marginal notations of BOTH the KJV and the RV is extremely enlightening. It provides much fodder for thought as alternative translations or literal renderings of the Hebrew or Greek are so succinctly provided. The cross references in the center column are a bit of a strain on the eyes...but as other reviers have noted--they are excellent.

In terms of quality of product: Definitely 5 stars! The goatskin leather is an absolute aesthetic delight (both to the eyes as well as the hand). Very lush and high-quality! The paper is high-quality and very thin. But one thing that surprised me was that even using colored markers, the bleed-through is virtually non-existent. There is also room in the margins for personal notes (but I've not, as yet, taken my pen there (it's almost too beautiful to mar with my poor penmanship).

The quality of the printing is also excellent--dark and very clean and clear (although some of the "parallel" aspects are a little smaller than I would like. Blame it on age and dwindling eye-sight.

As a study Bible, this is a "superior" study Bible. There is so much wealth of information contained within this interlinear. The RV is probably the most "literal" translation that has ever been produced. For those who don't know Hebrew or Greek, this Bible is the next best thing for being able to read Hebrew and Greek. The 1881 translators set out to produce a translation that was absolutely meticulous--and they succeded! In sum, I would highly recommend the KJV/RV Interlinear for the meticulous student of God's Word. And given reasonable care, this Bible is defintely a treasured "heirloom" built to last a life-time (and perhaps then-some). As far as I'm concerned, NO ONE produces a higher quality Bible than Cambridge! "Take up and read."

It's wonderful that the Revised Version is still in print. I wish the same were true of the ASV. (Contrary to what another reviewer said, it's NOT easy to reconstruct the ASV text from the RV's endnotes. Most of the differences are in the "Classes of Passages" sections that apply throughout the whole Bible, with few specific verse references.)

What a beautiful book this is! I bought it as much for the incomparable Cambridge goatskin binding as for the text. It feels and smells and MOVES so beautifully that I enjoy just holding it. It's well worth every penny. I wish Cambridge published all versions of the Bible. The only problem is that it's too lovely to carry around unprotected, and nobody makes a Bible cover big enough to hold it.

I would only add a few things to the previous review:

1) that the Revised Version is the closest thing to the Greek you'll see in English, even more so than the New American Standard (which was based on its American Printing, the ASV).

2) You can reconstruct the ASV from the changes list supplied in the helps. There are not that many changes.

3) This translation is also accompanied by extensive cross-references, which are not just lists of verses as they are in every other Bible, but they have semantic tags attached:

a) no tag means exact or close parallel;
b) "Cited" or "Cited from" means actual quotation;
c) "Cp." means references, when the parallel is less exact;
d) "See" means either a passage where the main references have been collected, like the NIV Cross-Reference System does it, or it means a longer passage, parallel or explanatory;
e) "al" means all the parallels are not given;
f) "?" is placed after a reference which may or may not be applicable;
g) "mg" refers to references to marginal readings

In addition, the references are given in a certain order:
1. Quotations or exact verbal parallels;
2. Passages with similarity of idea or expression;
3. Explanatory or illustrative
4. Historical or geographical
5. Illustrating differences of rendering from the KJV

So if you like the NAS cross references, or the NIV cross references, I believe you'll like these even more.

4) There are other fun things in this Bible; a through-the-Bible calendar you can use in a one- or three-year format; blank note sheets of high quality paper; wide margins!

Hats off again to Cambridge Publisher. There is no finer binding than that found on their Bibles. Oxford University Press doesn't even come close to the quality I've come to expect from Cambridge.

I wasn't familiar with the concept of an inter-linear text before buying this book. The King James and the Revised versions are nearly identical, where the Revised is a little more clearly stated to the modern ear than is the KJV. Interlinear text comes in where the two versions diverge. The text becomes smaller so that two lines will fit where there is normally one. The KJV then appears above the RV. My first impression was that this would make the book difficult to read, but after reading several pages I saw that the eye really does adjust to the task quite handily. Plus the payoff is nice - two texts in one that can be read truely simulteneously - not like in a parallel bible.

This edition by Cambridge is definitely worth considering if one wants an easy to read font, easy to hold on a lap or in the hand Bible. The R. L. Allan Oxford Longprimer with Highland Goatskin is still superior in quality to this bible in my opinion but has a slightly smaller font.

My only concern is that my book was a second quality complete with a remainded mark ( a red star stamped in the back) and a large ink smear on one page in the book of Romans. However, due to the fact that I'd bought the RCD286 as a secondary bible to read on days when my eyes were tired, I didn't mind. Not long after getting ours, we gifted another to a family member elsewhere and that book was in perfect condition.

It's highly recommended for those of us who have reached 40, eyes have started to change just a bit, and have a love for a very high quality text.

Hope this helps,
Daryl J.

This Bible is very clear and easy to read. The quality throughout is second to none. I highly recommend Cambridge to anyone looking for a Bible built to last for years.

After reading numerous reviews of this and the R.L. Allen bibles, I decided to purchase based on price and availability.

I was not disappointed. This bible is beautiful and is of outstanding craftmanship. I would love to see this edition with Ryrie or MacAuthur commentaries. Also, this reference format and binding in ESV or NASB versions would be a nice addition to the Oxford library... please...

This is a wonderful King James Bible with print large enough to read and yet a Bible that is not too large. The binding is excellent.

I think that Cambride top of the line Bibles are second ONLY to Allan and Son's Bibles of Glasgow. This comes close!

Since there are several synopsis already listed, I'll just say, Laura Baker gives a true feeling of the southwest, and I compare her favorably with Tony Hillerman. Her descriptions are eloquent and I look forward to reading more of her books. Having recently moved from New Mexico to the midwest, reading Legend made me homesick.

When he was three, his tribe gave Jackson Walker up for adoption to a white couple. He had never returned until a serial killer began to ply his profession among the Native Americans. A Fed, Jackson is sent to solve the murders haunting the people of Navaholand, Arizona.

The prime suspect is Ainii Henio, who had the motive of avenging the death of her father who was killed by the last victim of the serial killer. Jackson, whose psychic abilities has made him one of the top investigators of impossible to solve cases, begins his inquiries with Ainii. However, both are stunned by the raw passion that flows between them. Still, she believes the killer is an evil shapechanger while his Anglo education refuses to accept the ancient superstitions of the Navahos. With the chasm between their belief systems, the probability of a long-term relationship is remote, especially if a mass murderer has any say.

With only her second modern day Native American romance, anyone gazing at the stars will realize that Laura Baker is heading on a path that ends at her being considered a LEGEND. Like her first novel, the story line is a marvelous romantic suspense that brilliantly merges Native American folklore with psychological terror wrapped within a heated romance. Fans of the sub-genres need to read the works of Ms. Baker if they want to peruse some of the best Native American romantic suspense books in the last few years.

Harriet Klausner

When he was three, his tribe gave Jackson Walker up for adoption to a white couple. He had never returned until a serial killer began to ply his profession among the Native Americans. A Fed, Jackson is sent to solve the murders haunting the people of Navaholand, Arizona.

The prime suspect is Ainii Henio, who had the motive of avenging the death of her father who was killed by the last victim of the serial killer. Jackson, whose psychic abilities has made him one of the top investigators of impossible to solve cases, begins his inquiries with Ainii. However, both are stunned by the raw passion that flows between them. Still, she believes the killer is an evil shapechanger while his Anglo education refuses to accept the ancient superstitions of the Navahos. With the chasm between their belief systems, the probability of a long-term relationship is remote, especially if a mass murderer has any say.

With only her second modern day Native American romance, anyone gazing at the stars will realize that Laura Baker is heading on a path that ends at her being considered a LEGEND. Like her first novel, the story line is a marvelous romantic suspense that brilliantly merges Native American folklore with psychological terror wrapped within a heated romance. Fans of the sub-genres need to read the works of Ms. Baker if they want to peruse some of the best Native American romantic suspense books in the last few years.

Harriet Klaqusner

Ainii and Jackson are all too human in their dreams and fears. All too human in their desires. But within them lies the power to face the beast and find the balance. Laura Baker does a superb job blending mysticism and romance into a stunning story of good versus evil . . . of love. This is the first of her books that I've read, but it certainly won't be the last. I just ordered Stargazer!

I guessed quickly who was the Yenaldlooshi, but still I was surprised by the reality. I almost cried when the Yenaldlooshi was killed, for I did not want him to die. Even though he was responsable for a series of brutal murders. He was only human, battling a great evil. That is essentially what this book is about, the battle between good and evil. Jackson Walker, who's own mysterious past leads back to the reservation and Ainnii's father, has no belief in the supernatural, until he is forced to face its reality. I couldn't leave the book until I had read all the way through and even now, my mind shifts through the hidden facets of the story and in my heart, there is a deep saddness for the Yenaldlooshi, the true victim in the novel.

This is the most compelling book of poetry for educators I have ever read. Life's Literacy Lessons is fresh, honest, and endearing. The topics are relevant, and the poems themselves will bring back fond memories of things that have happened to all of us who serve "in the trenches." Whenever I need a bit of encouragement I pick up this book and read, read, read.

After receiving Steve Layne's book "Teachers' Night Before Christmas" as a gift and meeting him at a conference, I had to have this. Real teachers writing about real situations makes for funny and sad moments, and this brings them all home. Having taught several grade levels, I could relate to so many of the poems. Our literacy committee just met to begin an in-district project, and our coordinator passed out a copy of this book to every committee member, and then read a poem to open. Now I have two copies which is just fine with me.

I find so much truth and passion in Steve Layne's poetry. I have read this little treasure over and over again and have bought it as a gift for many of my colleagues. I especially loved the poem entitled "Reading Orphans" which reminds us just how much children need the care and nurturing of a good teacher. I also appreciated the final poem written by one of Steve's students. It gave me so much encouragement to keep on striving to be the best teacher I can be for my students. I highly recommend this title.

Steve Layne goes right to the heart of the matter with this insightful collection of poetry. I laughed, cried, and acknowledged the truth conveyed in these precious poems. I especially loved the section about reading aloud to children of all ages. I also was thrilled to see that this book has been endorsed by many of the giant names in literacy education including Jim trelease. Don't miss this one.

I just love this collection of poems that has made me laugh and cry again and again ever since I bought it at the IRA Plains literacy conference. Anyone who knows anything about education and the crisis in literacy today is sure to love Steven Layne's soul-stirring poems. It's refreshing to find an educator who tells the truth in such an honest manner. If you enjoy poetry and care about kids -- you can't go wrong with this book.

When doing any study of the Old Testament, this reference puts together the ideas and flow like no other book I have read. Seeing the bible through the patterns of understanding is the only way to truly see "The Big Picture" broken down into bite size pieces.

Dorsey does an excellent job within the limits of a 'flyover" approach to the literary structures of the Hebrew Scriptures. The introduction and first chapter is a great primer on the types and purposes of literary style. The brief overviews of literary structure are akin to a satellite image that allows a "from the top" view of a neighborhood that gives a "lay of the land" concept - and helps at the "street" level of moving through texts, connecting them into a more comprehensive array.

The potential to see harmonies and purposes where before scholars have only seen "cut and paste" approaches to editing, or have discounted the throughtfulness and intentionality of the text is encouraging. It is accessible to the lay reader while also serving those who desire a more scholarly resource.

I believe this to be a very important and necessary work.

The Literary Structure of the Old Testament gives a great overview of the use of literary patterns found to be common in the OT. It also covers each book of the OT in some detail.

Why should we care about the literary patterns in the OT? The ancient Hebrew author used them to communicate meaning. And if you want to know what an OT author was saying then you need to understand these patterns and how he would have used them. David Dorsey helps us see this in this wonderful book.

If you are a serious student of the Hebrew text.. then I encourage to get this book. You will be enlightened by it.

I personally keep 5-10 copies of this book to give to those who I know would appreciate it.

Many thanks to Dr. Dorsey for his time and effort.

This book is valuable to help students of Scripture see the pattern of each Old Testament book. The author provides us with symmetrical outlines, typically providing a "Center Point" which is th emphasis or "pinnacle" of the section. But the arrangement is not just his creation: it really fits the organization of the book under study. This outline exemplifies an orderly arrangement called chiasmus (or chiasm). It looks something like this: A B C Center Point C' B' A' And most of the Old Testament typically does indeed (naturally) flow into this pattern.

This work is useful in two ways:
(1) hermeneutically (interpretationally), it shows us where the climax of the section is located and how the symmetrical pattern before and after it modifies that climax;
(2) instructionally (for preaching or teaching) it directs us to a concentration point. This is useful in many ways, but it is particularly helpful when we are addressing highlights from the various books of the Old Testament.

This is not the type of book one would read through, but it is a reference book to pull off the shelf when a person is preparing to study a particular book of the Old Testament. I would include this volume under the label of "introductory material." Although it is subtitled as a "commentary" it is not a verse by verse work, but rather a commentary on the main structure (and outline) of the books involved. The book is slightly more than 300 pages long.

The average laymen would probably not find this book very useful, but folks interested and active in Bible teaching (particuarly at an adult level) would probably enjoy this work.

This is a very important one-volume study on chiasmus that deserves shelf space for any biblical enthusiast of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament). After a very instructive twenty-nine page introduction to biblical literary structure, the author organizes his analyses of biblical structure book by book (English order) of the Old Testament Scriptures. As he states in his Preface: "At first I planned to include analyses of all the books of the Old Testament. Then reason set in, and I selected a small sampling of biblical books on which to focus. In the end, however, Kenneth Miller, my colleague at Evangelical School of Theology, convinced me to reverse this decision and return to my original (foolhardy) plan. I am keenly aware that what I have gained in breadth by greater coverage I have lost in depth. But I am satisfied with the decision, and hope that the resulting product will be more useful to readers" (p. 9).

If you are at all interested in biblical structure of the Old Testament and its importance in relation to correct interpretation, you will never regret purchasing this indispensable volume. As the author himself states: "Certainly it is time for surface-structural analysis to take its place among the important disciplines within biblical studies. Old Testament authors communicated their message through the arrangement of their compositions as well as through verbal content. Modern commentators devote much effort to clarifying the verbal content of passages of scripture but give relatively little attention to the arrangement of this content. If we are to understand more fully the books of the Hebrew Bible, we must pay greater attention to their structures and to what those structures reveal about their meaning. The purpose of the present work is to encourage renewed interest in this promising and important aspect of interpretation" (pp. 327-328).

Well, most people in America have already read "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, which is definitely a classic. So I'm not going to give a synopsis, just a general appraisal of the work.

The main characters (Ralph, Jack, Piggy, Roger, and many more) are very complex and very riveting. You can clearly observe their distinctive personalities with their actions and their dialogue. And you feel sorry for these characters when something goes horribly wrong.

There are many symbolisms in this book (the conch, the pigs, the flies, etc.), and they work very well here. Interpretations are open (except when it comes to the obvious ones). Tensions are high as we slowly move towards the climax. No Hollywood ending here.

Golding has created an influential work of art, as highlights in this book are many. This isn't an innocent story, and it's no cliché, either. Kudos to the author.

A+

I read this book when I was in seventh grade, and it made me want to read. I'll be minoring in literature next year in college. A contemporary classic, perfect for anyone who wants a quick, but enriching read.

"The Lord of the Flies" is an epic adventure full of fear and suspense that leaves its readers on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next. It's about a vast group of boys who are marooned on an island and forced to create their own society. Without parents to guide them, the boys slowly let go of civilization and their savage nature emerges.

My favorite part of the book is where the group of boys are fully consumed by the primal evil that dwells in their hearts. Their feelings of fear and rage rise up and force them over the edge. They snap and kill their friend Piggy by crushing him with a boulder.

I recommend this book because it puts you in a state of mind where logic is bent and twisted. It gives you a peek at insanity. This book has non-stop action and it allows you to vividly imagine what is going on. I couldn't put it down and you won't be able to either.

Since a George Orwell reference is obviously required here, I read 'Animal Farm' directly before Lord of the Flies. And I was foolish enough to think that Animal farm is a great book! It can hardly stand on all four legs when measuring up to Lord of the Flies.
Just as 'Animal Farm' is a parody of the Russian Revolution, 'Lord of the Flies' is more of a parable for mankind than an inspiration for 'Hatchet'. Every (major) character is a symbol of some aspect of human nature. And what is a literal translation of "Beelzebub?" Not devil, as you might suspect -- "Lord of the Flies."
And if the Lord of the Flies is the Devil, Simon is Christ, or pure good -- the only boy brave enough to discover what the beast really is, the only one...crazy enough to understand it, and the one who would be sacrificed by all for trying to spread the words of the Lord of the Flies.
No, I did not read this book for class, thank God, or else I would most likely hate it just for that reason. I despise hearing teachers read aloud, I don't know why, and their stupid assignments (What would you do if you were trapped on an island? What would you bring?) completely miss the entire point of the book. This is not a survival story!
My edition of Lord of the Flies was printed in the seventies,and it is falling apart (I found it in my dad's study in the basement). The scotch-taped cover is blank white, except for the title and a simple sketch of the head and arms of a boy, head bent like a baby, clutching his hair in anguish. He appears to be covered in blood. Is it Ralph at the beginning of Chapter 11 (you'll see what I mean)? Is it a struggling, uncertain Jack?
Lord of the Flies is definitely not a survival story.

what doesn't this book have. action, adventure, excitement, war, it has everything. it's written in an easy to understand language (tho' that doesn't necessarily mean that you'll pick up on the symbolism that golding put into everything). and you definately get a totally different perception of the book as you get older (this is my third reading of it, and each time, i get something different from it). i think this should be required reading and that everyone should own a copy.

In less than 150 pages (plus endnotes), this is the best introductory case for the historicity of the New Testament and includes a wonderful primer chapter on responsibly interpreting the New Testament. Craig Blomberg does not assume divine inspiration of the texts a priori and then beg the question by arguing for their reliability. Rather, using normal methodologies of ancient history, he evaluates the New Testament's historical texts: the gospels and Acts. Blomberg's articulate defense of the New Testament's historicity finally finds its own, well-deserved binding after having been hidden in chapters of books such as, The Case for Christ, Jesus Under Fire, and Reasonable Faith (all of which are fantastic but much lengthier).

Making Sense of the New Testament is especially perfect for a student of a New Testament introduction course, as Blomberg intelligently and efficiently dialogues with relevant scholarship and presents important facts and considerations too often ignored by more critical New Testament scholars and not heard by the general public often enough, even though the bulwark of Blomberg's case has been articulated by other New Testament scholars since at least the 1943 original publishing of F.F. Bruce's The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? Blomberg strongly rebuilds the positive case for the historical reliability of the gospels and Acts in the first chapter of Making Sense of the New Testament by discussing textual history, authorship, date, genre, the gospel writers' intent and ability to write accurate history, apparent contradictions, hard sayings of Jesus, ancient non-Christian and Christian testimony, archaeology, miracles, and the resurrection. I must echo the previous reviewer's praise for how much breadth and depth Blomberg covers, especially in the 70 pages of the first chapter.

The second chapter argues against the popular theory that Paul founded Christianity, although, the 30 page survey into this debate provided by Blomberg, though a quality one, may not satisfy those unfamiliar with the nuances of interpretation, as this debate centers more heavily around allegedly contradictory theologies gleaned from the New Testament. The final chapter on interpretation and application gives readers a basic framework that will help them avoid cliché misinterpretations and applications, many of which form the basis of apparent contradictions.

Again, a basic understanding of the New Testament and/or ancient history is assumed by this book. A shorter and much less technical presentation of the positive case for the New Testament's historicity is Josh McDowell's classic, More Than a Carpenter. For a good summary of the use and abuse of critical methodologies relevant to the gospels, such as form criticism and literary criticism, try Blomberg's Historical Reliability of the Gospels (which perhaps dovetails more explicitly with undergraduate New Testament introduction courses but is equally excellent).

Little of Blomberg's scholarship is either chincy or one-dimensional, not least of all his defense of the New Testament' historicity. He is well appraised of the full range of relevant scholarship and primary sources, including ancient non-Christian sources, and he tends to avoid inflammatory rhetoric in his nuanced yet persuasive argumentation for what are at times unpopular scholarly conclusions on controversial topics. In short, he is a New Testament scholar of both intellectual caliber and integrity and should be taken seriously by Christians and non-Christians alike.

Tackling three tough theological questions - the historical reliability of the New Testament, the truth of whether Paul was really the founder of Christianity, and how the Christian is to apply the New Testament to everyday life, Making Sense of the New Testament by Craig L. Blomberg provides thoroughly researched answers to these very compelling modern-day queries. The author's well-documented evidences lend valuable insights into the Christian faith and provide valid reasoning for the reliability of scriptural teachings.

Blomberg says, "Until we know what a passage meant in its original historical and literary context, and until we have a reliable translation that reflects accurate meanings of words and sentences in that passage, we cannot determine how to apply it to our quite different contexts in the twenty-first century." His statement is altogether true, which is why it is imperative that Christians know what the Bible actually says and understand what it really means. God does not need us to defend Him; it is we who must study in order to be fully persuaded in our own minds about what we profess. Therefore, as responsible followers of Christ, we must look at the scriptures in light of human history to understand how beautifully and truthfully they are constructed.

For instance, the book says, "The textual evidence for the New Testament from the first centuries after it was written is staggering. Scholars of almost every theological stripe agree that Christian scribes copied the New Testament with extraordinary care, matched only by the accuracy of Jewish scribes in copying the Hebrew Scriptures." As Believers, we need to be aware of this truth so that we can be confident, not only in our personal profession, but in the accuracy of Christ and His teachings as told to us in the New Testament.

Blombery, who holds a Ph.D from the University of Aberdeen, draws upon years of study and research in authoring this book. He is a professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary, where he has been teaching for more than fifteen years. He has authored or edited more than ten books, including Jesus and the Gospels and Interpreting the Parables.

Making Sense of the New Testament is suitable for all who are interested in Christian apologetics, and for those who wish to gain a better understanding of the historical and theological context from which the New Testament is written. -- Nancy K. Brown, Christian Book Previews.com

this is a fantastic little book. However, don't let the smaller size of this book fool you. It is packed with information on loads of issues dealing with the new testament. The author is a bona fide new testament scholar. He does a great job of presenting a well informed and sane treatment of new testament studies. Though this is meant to be an intro book, and it is, it would be helpful to already have some basic understanding of new testament studies going into this book. On the other hand, even if you already know a good amount of new testament studies, you will still learn alot from this little work, or at least be reminded of some very important things dealing with new testament studies. The book is well footnoted and interacts with a wide array of scholarship. The author is very well informed, he is conservative but not of a fundamentalist type. Thanks Dr. Blomberg for a truly helpful book about the new testament. Be sure to see his other book, Jesus and The Gospels, it is another grand slam! It should be noted that these books are meant as informative books not as devotionals, so they are a little bit of mental effort to work through, but this is a good thing. An intelligent well informed grasp of the new testament can go along way towards preventing sloppy or foolish interpretation and application.

"Blomberg has produced a handy little primer on some of the basic questions that face the reader of the New Testament. There is not much new here for specialists in the field, but this book will be useful for beginning students of the New Testament at both the college and graduate levels. It is also useful as an apologetic tool for anyone who might be interested in evidence concerning the historical claims of the New Testament."

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Making Sense Of The New Testament: Three Crucial Questions by Craig L. Blomberg (Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary) informative addresses three critically important issues in New Testament studies: Is the New Testament Historically Reliable?; Was Paul the true founder of Christianity? How are Christians to apply the New Testament to their lives? Enhanced with an excellent introduction, extensive notes, a Subject Index and a Scripture Index, Making Sense Of The New Testament is confidently recommended reading for students of the New Testament as well as non-specialist general readers with an abiding interest in New Testament Studies from a Protestant perspective.

It's a cambridge Bible, what more can I day? My only real complaint is that the deteurocanon is not crossreferenced in the New Testament or Hebrew scriptures. They are cross-referenced in the Apocrypha section though. Other than that, I'm in love. Two good strong book-marks, an unobtrusive crossreference system, and a scholarly translation all wrapped in leather and gold, what more could I ask for?

I love this version. I bought it because I wanted a Morocco Leather Bible with Apocrypha for reference, but on delving into the NRSV text have decided to replace the ESV with NRSV for daily reading.

The item itself is wonderful and I love the off-white paper stock and the silk ribbons and quality binding... BUT ... what is it with Amazon and high-end Bibles? They seem to send out damaged or poor quality Bibles more often than not. I have bought MANY leather Bibles from Amazon and this copy should be returned -- the gold edging has all but brushed away at the top of the Bible. However, I enjoy the text so much I expect the gilding to wear away anyhow.

PLEASE AMAZON .... inspect your more expensive stock before shipping it so you can replace without inconveniencing your loyal customers.

Not a bargain priced Bible, to be sure, but certainly the very best of the Cambridge standards. Outstanding printing, the very best binding quality; elegant and highly readable. Without question, the top-of-the-line NRSV available.

i enjoy this bible very much as a person in discernment, using the new revised standard version within my church, easy to read and will bring many years of enjoyment within this great book, a treasured book that will be my heirloom, great quality paper and typeset, top quality made book that is pleasing to the eye.

I love the Moroccan leather binding. This bible is very comfortable to use.

From advice on leaving a ministry to encouragement to those entering the ministry, this book provides helpful advice for the pastor. Even the layman who seeks involvement in the church will learn powerful lessons from this book. This book is a "must read" for every pastor or Christian worker.

As an experienced Minister, Warren Wiersbe shares the true significance of this greatest of all callings. The 30 "chats" are a must read for all who would seek to serve God.

This book is ideally suited for younger ministers or more experienced pastors who recognize their limits and their need for wisdom. I can hardly imagine any preacher, young or old, who would not benefit from reading this short book. Dr. Wiersbe gives us "down-to-earth" nuts and bolts type teaching here rather than the obscure ramblings so common in many handbooks and textbooks. While reading this book, I felt like I was "sitting down across a log" with a seasoned pastor, who gave me advice on everything from humor to finances to facing opposition. I kept my highlighter handy so I can refer back to this volume frequently. This is the type resource I NEED!

Wiersbe's book is a gem for the pastor and layperson. As mentioned in an earlier review, you will feel as if Wiersbe is right there beside you when reading the book. The conversational tone of the book makes it enjoyable to read.

Wiersbe also presents many excellent points, some of which are:

1. A sense of humor is necessary for the ministry.
2. Let books enrich your life and ministry.
3. The joy and fear of the Lord frees us from the fear of
people.
4. Our loyaly to the Lord is reflected in how we treat
others.
5. Do not fret about the future, for it belongs to God!
6. Do not let the devil get a stronghold in your life.
7. Our service should be based on obedience, not feelings.

All in all, an excellent and highly recommended read!

I was doing some research for a book project and found that this book by Wiersbe was often quoted. So, I picked up the book for myself and soon found out why it was so popular among pastors and lay leaders.

Weirsbe delivers a warm, easy-to-read primer on following God. The Christian life is really about sacrifice and service. Why are we here? For ourselves or to glorify our God?

Whether you're a pastor or a plumber, a songleader or a salesman, this is a great book to read if you're heart's desire is to be a servant of God.