Monthly Archives: November 2016

Book Review: A Rabbi Looks At The Supernatural

Posted on November 24, 2016 by nathanalbright

A Rabbi Looks At The Supernatural:  A Revealing Look At Angels, Demons, Miracles, Heaven And Hell, by Jonathan Bernis [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Chosen Books/Baker Books.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Titles can … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The 100 Most Encouraging Verses In The Bible

Posted on November 24, 2016 by nathanalbright

The 100 Most Encouraging Verses In the Bible, by Troy Schmidt [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House/Baker Books.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Giving a book the title of “The 100 Most Encouraging … Continue reading →

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Only When I Sleep: The Corrs And Insomnia

Posted on November 23, 2016 by nathanalbright

During my high school years, one of the many bands I became fond of listening to was the Irish group The Corrs.  During this time, I would occasionally have debates with friends of mine who thought the music of the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Complete Jewish Study Bible

Posted on November 23, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Complete Jewish Study Bible:  Insights For Jews & Christians, Illuminating The Jewishness Of God’s Word, edited by Rabbi Barry Rubin [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Hendrickson Bibles.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] As … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Illustrated Bible

Posted on November 23, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Illustrated Bible:  A Dramatic Reading Of God’s Story, by Jeff Anderson and Mike Maddox [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Hendrickson Bibles.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This is a book that turns out … Continue reading →

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She Put Your Books Out On The Sidewalk

Posted on November 22, 2016 by nathanalbright

It should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me or knows what I write that I read and review a lot of books.  These books come from a variety of sources.  About once a week I travel to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Proverbs: An Introduction And Commentary

Posted on November 22, 2016 by nathanalbright

Proverbs:  An Introduction And Commentary, by Derek Kidner It ought to come as no surprise that I am a fan of the book of Proverbs and the wisdom approach of the ancient Hebrews in general [1].  This book is, even … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Proverbs, Promises, And Principles

Posted on November 22, 2016 by nathanalbright

Proverbs, Promises, and Principles:  A Collection Of Useful And Inisghtful Thoughts To Brighten Your Life And Conversation, by Vern McLellan In the well-regarded novel Middlemarch, one of the many poignant ironies of the story is the bank of the titular … Continue reading →

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A Prism Of Divided Light

Posted on November 21, 2016 by nathanalbright

Yesterday at services, the speaker gave an intriguing if somewhat brief discussion on the subject of worldview and perspective, only the speaker used the metaphor of a prism.  Parts of the message were comical, like his expectations on when he … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Can God Bless America?

Posted on November 21, 2016 by nathanalbright

Can God Bless America?, by John MacArthur In this slim, roughly 100 page book written after 9/11 [1], mainstream Christian author John MacArthur asks a question he falsely believes to be one that is never asked over and over again, … Continue reading →

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