Posts

The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief by Francis S. Collins

The Open Volume Thoughtful Reviews in Theology and Ministry The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief Francis S. Collins Bibliographic Information Author: Collins, Francis S. Full Title: The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief Publisher: Free Press (Simon & Schuster) Year of Publication: 2006 Pages: 294 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7432-8639-8 Author Background Francis S. Collins (Ph.D., Yale University; M.D., University of North Carolina) is an American physician-geneticist who at the time of this book's publication had just concluded thirteen years as director of the National Human Genome Project (1993–2006), during which he oversaw the international public consortium that produced the first complete sequence of the human genome. His earlier research career included the discovery of the genes responsible for cystic fibrosis (1989), neurofibromatosis, and Huntington's disease — work that established him as one of the most conse...
Post a Comment
Read more

Understanding Four Views on the Lord's Supper by Russell D. Moore, I. John Hesselink, David P. Scaer, and Thomas A. Baima

The Open Volume Thoughtful Reviews in Theology and Ministry Understanding Four Views on the Lord's Supper Russell D. Moore, I. John Hesselink, David P. Scaer, and Thomas A. Baima Bibliographic Information Contributors: Moore, Russell D.; Hesselink, I. John; Scaer, David P.; Baima, Thomas A. Full Title: Understanding Four Views on the Lord's Supper General Editor: Armstrong, John H. Series Editor: Engle, Paul E. Publisher: Zondervan Academic Year of Publication: 2007 Pages: 224 pp. ISBN: 978-0-310-26268-8 Series: Counterpoints: Church Life Author Background Russell D. Moore (Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) was at the time of publication Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at Southern Seminary; he subsequently served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (2013–2021) and later as Editor in Chief of Christianity Today . He writes from within...
Post a Comment
Read more

Four Views on Hell by John F. Walvoord, William V. Crockett, Zachary J. Hayes, and Clark H. Pinnock

The Open Volume Thoughtful Reviews in Theology and Ministry Four Views on Hell John F. Walvoord, William V. Crockett, Zachary J. Hayes, and Clark H. Pinnock Bibliographic Information Contributors: Walvoord, John F.; Crockett, William V.; Hayes, Zachary J.; Pinnock, Clark H. Full Title: Four Views on Hell General Editor: Crockett, William V. Series Editor: Gundry, Stanley N. Publisher: Zondervan Academic Year of Publication: 1996 Pages: 192 pp. ISBN: 978-0-310-21268-3 Series: Counterpoints: Bible and Theology Author Background John F. Walvoord (1910–2002) was for decades the President of Dallas Theological Seminary, the most influential dispensationalist institution in the twentieth century, holding that role from 1952 to 1986 before becoming Chancellor. He holds the Th.D. from Dallas Seminary and is the author of numerous volumes on biblical prophecy and eschatology, including The Revelation of Jesus Christ (1966) and The Millennial Kingdom (1959). Walvoord writes from with...
Post a Comment
Read more