Review: The Story of the Bible The Fascinating History of Its Writing, Translation & Effect on Civilization

One word describes this book: AWESOME!

I really didn't know what to expect when I requested this book.  It looked interesting, but I wasn't really sure.  What I received was well worth the anticipation.  

The layout is beautiful.  A coffee-table format, there are pockets with reproductions of manuscripts, etc.  The layout is gorgeous, drawing the explorer in with the photos and text.

I really wasn't sure about the actual content of the book, and I'm still not sure.  I don't know anything about Larry Stone.  But the forward was written by Ravi Zacharias, and he's been solid in his teaching, so I would trust the information therein.

Want a beautiful display book? Something to make you look smart and think smart? Look no further.  

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Life Without Limits - A Review

I was really excited to have the opportunity to review Life Without Limits. I have heard Nick Vujicic speak, primarily via audio, and I've found his story to be inspiring. Because of his personal testimony, I was very excited to read this book.

 I want to be able to recommend this book...but I cannot. While inspiring, it was more of a self-help, positive-thinking book than a theologically-grounded story.

One example, and probably the one that I found most disappointing, was his recommendation that people choose their attitude. There is a scriptural basis for this, but, instead of quoting one of the many scriptures about trusting in the power of the Holy Spirit, walking out that which Christ has already attained, etc., Vujicic quotes "God helps those who help themselves." This is one, but not the only, example where he uses scripture-like quotes to sound spiritual but are, many times, are off base.

 Like I said, I wish I could recommend this book, but I would have to say steer away from this one.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.