Tag Archives: gnosticism

Book Review: A Christian Survival Guide

Posted on August 18, 2014 by nathanalbright

A Christian Survival Guide: A Lifeline To Faith And Growth, by Ed Cyzewski [Note: This book was provided free of charge in exchange for an honest review.] This book is a classic example of a work that tries very hard … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Tabernacle

Posted on July 26, 2014 by nathanalbright

The Tabernacle: Living In Power Through Abiding Prayer, by Timothy C. Dunlap [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bostick Communications in exchange for an honest review.] This particular book, in many ways, is similar to many other … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Confessions Of St. Augustine

Posted on January 23, 2014 by nathanalbright

The Confessions Of St. Augustine, Augustine If you are looking for evidence of the Hellenizing influence of Augustine of Hippo on the Roman church of the fourth century AD, this book will provide plenty of that evidence, from its straining … Continue reading →

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Krampus

Posted on December 19, 2013 by nathanalbright

Until quite recently, I was unaware of Krampus, although if one wanted to reflect upon the general principles of Christmas, it makes sense that Santa Claus would require someone to handle the punishment even as he doled out cheap grace … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Christians, Remember Your Past Lives: Learn How

Posted on October 12, 2013 by nathanalbright

Christians, Remember Your Past Lives: Learn How, by Douglas Casimiri It is unclear exactly what audience the Tampa-Bay based author of this book is aiming for in this very brief volume that not only doubles as a claim of the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Ragamuffin Gospel

Posted on August 7, 2013 by nathanalbright

The Ragamuffin Gospel, by Brennan Manning [This book was provided free of charge by WaterBrook Multnomah Press in exchange for an honest review.] Let us begin this review by talking about the praiseworthy aspects of this book, so that we … Continue reading →

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The Gambler Next Door

Posted on November 29, 2012 by nathanalbright

It is amusing to see all of the greed concerning the powerball drawing of over $500 million of dollars that is rapidly approaching. I have seen plenty of comments of people spending their money before they even have it, and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Documents Of The Christian Church

Posted on March 30, 2012 by nathanalbright

Documents Of The Christian Church, selected and edited by Henry Bettenson It is clear from reading this book that Bettenson considers the Anglicans and Catholics of the utmost importance, and that he is a big supporter of the ecumenical movement … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Buddha, Darma, Sangha: Buddhism And The Buddhist Life In Thailand

Posted on March 5, 2012 by nathanalbright

Buddha, Dharma, Sangha: Buddhism And The Buddhist Life In Thialand, by Gerald Roscoe Gerald Roscoe, one of those Westerners who became besotted by Buddhism and then sought to popularize it to other Westerners, wrote this book as a short three-volume … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Early Manuscripts & Modern Translations Of The New Testament

Posted on February 12, 2012 by nathanalbright

Early Manuscripts & Modern Translations Of The New Testament, by Philip Wesley Comfort It would be of greater comfort and enjoyment for the reader of this book (mercifully only about 220 pages long), if the writer actually had a clue … Continue reading →

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