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Video Review: The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook edited by J. Scott Duvall & J. Daniel Hays

Posted by Bob Hayton on
December 7th, 2011

The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook is such an attractive and beautiful book, I just had to try my hand at providing a video review. The book is as useful and informative as it is visually stunning. Unfortunately, my video review will not be of a high enough quality to do…

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How Tall Was Goliath?

Posted by Bob Hayton on
November 18th, 2011

Recently, Baker Books came out with a beautiful full color illustrated Bible handbook. I’ve enjoyed paging through this gem of a resource and am planning to post my review of it next week. When I came across the article it contained on Goliath’s height, I knew I’d have to share it with my blog audience. [...]

Mail Call: 2 New Titles from Baker Books

Posted by Bob Hayton on
September 12th, 2011
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I recently received a couple new releases from Baker Books. I’m eager to dig into both of these books, and thought I’d share a little about them here. Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook This book is a joy to use. The pages are filled with bright, full color illustrations and the…

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The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality edited by Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche

Posted by Bob Hayton on
March 2nd, 2011
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Book Details: Editors: Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche Category: Reference Publisher: Harvest House (2010) Binding: Softcover Page count: 512 ISBN#: 9780736925075 Recommendation: Review Date: 03/1/11 by Bob Hayton Rating: Highly Recommended Review: Countless people are struggling in the church pews today. Our world is full of addictions, fears and psychological…

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2 Zondervan Book Giveaways

Posted by Bob Hayton on
March 1st, 2011
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Just wanted to announce that there are two Zondervan book giveaways being hosted at other blogs I manage. At FundamentallyReformed.com, there is still time to enter a giveaway for one free copy of Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality by Wesley Hill. Look for my review of…

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The Kingdom of the Occult by Walter Martin et al.

Posted by Shaun Tabatt on
June 24th, 2010
The Kingdom of the Occult by Walter Martin

Book Details: Authors: Dr. Walter Martin, Jill Martin Rische and Kurt Van Gorden Category: Reference Publisher: Thomas Nelson (2008) Binding: Hardcover Page count: 758 ISBN#: 9781418516444 Recommendation: Review Date: 06/24/10 by Shaun Tabatt Rating: 4 Stars! Review: The Kingdom of the Occult is a much welcome update to the late…

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Ryken’s Bible Handbook: A Guide to Reading and Studying the Bible by Leland Ryken, Philip Ryken & James Wilhoit

Posted by Bob Hayton on
April 24th, 2010
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Book Details: Authors: Leland Ryken, Philip Ryken & James Wilhoit Category: Reference Publisher: Tyndale House (2010) Binding: Hardcover Page count: 660 ISBN#: 0842384014 Recommendation: Review Date: 04/24/10 by Bob Hayton Rating: Highly Recommended Review: Resources for studying the Bible are a dime a dozen, today. Every popular pastor or gifted…

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Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses by Ron Rhodes

Posted by Bob Hayton on
October 5th, 2009
Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses by Ron Rhodes

Book Details: Author: Ron Rhodes Category: Reference Publisher: Harvest House (2008) Binding: softcover Page count: 299 ISBN#: 9780736921756 Recommendation: Review Date: 10/05/09 by Bob Hayton Rating: Recommended Review: The Bible covers a lot of ground in 66 books. Written over a period of 1600 years, in a variety of genres…

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New Testament Text and Translation Commentary by Philip Comfort

Posted by Bob Hayton on
June 11th, 2009
New Testament Text and Translation Commentary by Philip Comfort

Book Details: Author: Philip W. Comfort Category: Reference Publisher: Tyndale House (2008) Binding: Hardcover Page count: 899 ISBN#: 9781414310343 Recommendation: Review Date: 06/11/09 by Bob Hayton Rating: Highly Recommended Review: I have always been intrigued by textual criticism and the study of how we got our Bible. The Bibles we…

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Holman Illustrated Pocket Bible Handbook

Posted by Shaun Tabatt on
March 15th, 2009
Holman Illustrated Pocket Bible Handbook

Book Details: Authors: Holman Reference Category: Reference Publisher: Holman Reference (2007) Binding: Paperback Page count: 404 ISBN#: 978-1586403133 Recommendation: Review Date: 03/15/09 by Shaun Tabatt Rating: Recommended Review: Do you own a Bible? Do you read your Bible? Have you ever wanted to read a brief overview of a Biblical…

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