Thank you to BookSneeze® for providing a free copy of this book for me to review.
This has truly been one of the most comprehensive accounts of the Bible and its history that I have ever read. Even the pages seem so delicately crafted, and as I turned each one in anticipation, I learned one more fact about this precious book-The Bible. The Story of the Bible takes us on a journey through history and gives an account of those who paid the price. From the Lollards of the fifteenth century who taught the authority of the Scripture over the authority of the priests (who were burned alive with Bibles hung around their necks) to Rachel Saint in the 1950s who translated the Gospel of Mark into the Waodani language (the same people who brutally murdered her brother Nate and four other missionaries-which included Jim Elliot)-the stories were captivating. If one had any doubt regarding the fight these early Christians faced, this book will be a strong reminder of the value of the book we hold so dear.
I was amazed at the ease of reading the book provided. Each sentence was filled with so much information, yet it was written on a level that could easily be presented to a child. It would almost serve as a textbook on the History of God's Word. From the quality of the book to the quality of the words contained in its pages, The Story of the Bible by Larry Stone is a must read for anyone interested in the history of the Bible.
This book provides a lot of insight into the bible and is a good read. I rate this book a 5 out of 5. I highly recommend this book. It helps to fill in any gaps you may have.
This book was provided for free to me from Booksneeze.com in exchange for an honest review, positive or negative.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Book Review: A Conversation with God for Women
Book Review: A Conversation With God For Women by Marcia Ford
Thank you to BookSneeze® for providing a free copy of this book for me to review.
I was very excited to receive this book from BookSneeze to review. I was quite surprised when I received it though. The format of the book is drastically different then what I expected. This book is a series of questions and answers with the answers by God, Jesus, and other biblical figures in a conversational format.
Even though the book provides lots of biblical references I still do not approve of someone pretending to talk as God or Jesus. I believe a lot of the questions asked in the book are questions that a lot of people ask most days. Some of the questions include, " Is there a purpose to life, How can the Bible still be relevant, Did you physically rise from the dead, Must we obey everything in the Bible, Why should we trust you, How can we have deeper friendships, Are all sins the same to you, Can prayer really make a difference, and How can anybody find good in tragedy".
Overall, I would rate this book a 4 out of 5. I believe most people will find some useful information and help reaffirm their beliefs. It could also be used as a topic discussion in a bible study class as well.
I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Thank you to BookSneeze® for providing a free copy of this book for me to review.
I was very excited to receive this book from BookSneeze to review. I was quite surprised when I received it though. The format of the book is drastically different then what I expected. This book is a series of questions and answers with the answers by God, Jesus, and other biblical figures in a conversational format.
Even though the book provides lots of biblical references I still do not approve of someone pretending to talk as God or Jesus. I believe a lot of the questions asked in the book are questions that a lot of people ask most days. Some of the questions include, " Is there a purpose to life, How can the Bible still be relevant, Did you physically rise from the dead, Must we obey everything in the Bible, Why should we trust you, How can we have deeper friendships, Are all sins the same to you, Can prayer really make a difference, and How can anybody find good in tragedy".
Overall, I would rate this book a 4 out of 5. I believe most people will find some useful information and help reaffirm their beliefs. It could also be used as a topic discussion in a bible study class as well.
I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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