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I’ve Got to Plug This Freebie
Posted by Peter in Book Reviews, Christianity, Giveaways on October 1, 2009
Just Courage
The Christian Audio blog has just announced that the free audio book for month of October is Just Courage by Gary Haugen.
I rarely plug audio books because I prefer the paper kind, but if you haven’t read, don’t have the time to read, or prefer not to read this book, then you can download and listen to it for free.
As you may recall, I reviewed Just Courage last October for IVP when it was released. I found it to be a great read and highly thought provoking. I especially think men should read this book. It’s quite challenging. Enjoy!
The Genesis Enigma
Posted by Peter in Bible, Book Reviews, Christianity, Genesis on September 23, 2009
The Genesis Enigma
A couple of weeks ago, I received an email from Liza Cassity at Penguin Group (USA) asking me if I would like a copy of The Genesis Enigma: Why the Bible is Scientifically Accurate by Andrew Parker.
Here’s an excerpt from that email:
What if there was proof that the Bible was divinely inspired? What if the evidence for Biblical truth came from the last place you’d expect to find religious support?
There’s a book coming out this October that provides such evidence, and—shockingly enough—the source is science.
In THE GENESIS ENIGMA: Why the Bible is Scientifically Accurate, respected evolutionary biologist Andrew Parker seeks to cross the boundaries between the Genesis story and evolutionary theory by dissecting the parallels between the two accounts, piece by piece, to show that both sides are indeed compatible.
THE GENESIS ENGIMA has already stirred much discussion and recognition in the UK—The Daily Mail calls it “Jaw-dropping… an astounding work.”
Needless to say, I was excited and I’m eager to read it. It arrived today. I will post the review as soon as I am able.
Those of you familiar with this blog know that I will read anything and everything about Genesis. I also think I can prove Genesis true, literarily speaking, if not scientifically. It should be fun.
Holy Bible Mosaic (It’s Gorgeous) and Blog Tour Info
Posted by Peter in Bible, Bible Translations, Giveaways on September 22, 2009
Holy Bible Mosaic
How about that(?)! While I was writing my last post about the release of Holy Bible Mosaic, the mailman delivered my copy courtesy of Laura Bartlett at Tyndale House, and let me tell you it’s gorgeous.
Also, I want to announce that Beauty of the Bible will be hosting the Mosaic Blog Tour on Friday, October 23, 2009. Here are a few of the BOB Blog Tour Highlights:
- I will be conducting a Q&A with Paul Louis Metzger, a contributor to Holy Bible Mosaic who wrote the article for Pentecost Week 15 on the topic of Justice. How appropriate is that for a Bible blog hosted by a lawyer?
- I will post my review of the Holy Bible Mosaic.
- I will be giving away a certificate for a free copy of Holy Bible Mosaic redeemable at any bookstore, and anyone can win.
All of these are, of course, subject to change, but I will keep you posted.
Mosaic Links:
Book Review-Every Man’s Bible
Posted by Peter in Bible, Book Reviews, Christianity on September 12, 2009
I want to thank Tyndale House for the courtesy copy of Every Man’s Bible: A Bible for Every Battle Every Man Faces.
Book Details:
Every Man’s Bible (NLT)
Tyndale House
ISBN 978-0-8423-7484-2
Buy Every Man’s Bible @ Amazon
For anyone familiar with and who benefited from Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker’s Every Man’s Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time, Tyndale’s Every Man’s Bible will be a familiar and complimentary study Bible.
Every Man’s Bible is jam packed with study notes, essays, sidebars, charts, graphs, and what the editors call “Personal Gold,” described as snapshots from Christian books about men living the Christian life.
The inserts and materials are non-traditional with topics like “What the Bible Says About Sports,” What the Bible Says About Getting Old,” What the Bible says about Failure,” “What the Bible Says About Money,” and “What the Bible says about Competition.” The language is contemporary and the graphics are prominent, appropriate for a younger male audience.
As a specialty Bible, it is broader in scope than you might initially think. I would actually describe it more as a “Life Application Study Bible” for men because the focus is on applying biblical principles to day-to-day life. In that respect, it works well. If I had a teenage boy, I would give it to him as required reading. Come to think of it, I might give it to my daughter when she reaches about 16 or 17 so she knows what to expect from her male peers and/or suitors.
The format is not for everybody. If you don’t like graphics, inserts, and other modern features that make publications busier, you will probably find the format distracting. I have written before that I personally prefer thinlines or text-only Bibles for personal reading and church going. However, I have several heaftier Bibles for at-home use. This Bible is a hybrid. It has the additional stuff of a large study Bible, but the size of a personal-sized, mid-width Bible.
The hardcover edition is sturdy and will hold up to considerable wear. It is also considerably less expensive. The Tu-tone, imitation leather edition is attractive and suited to young men. In other words, it’s a Bible a young man would look cool carrying.
I would highly recommend Every Man’s Bible for the any or all of the following:
- Young men (teens, college age)
- Newly married (men and women)
- Single men
- Parents of teenage boys
- Youth organizations
- Youth pastors and leaders
- Young women who want insight into men
- Newbie Christians (men and couples)
- Anyone counseling young men (or couples)
Great Bible Giveaway
Posted by Peter in Bible, Bible Translations, Christianity, Giveaways on September 1, 2009
Don’t forget, the Logos Great Bible Giveaway is still going on. There are plenty of chances to win and lots of ways to enter (facebook, twitter, posting, commenting, etc.).
Logos Bible Software is celebrating the launch of their new online Bible by giving away 72 ultra-premium print Bibles at a rate of 12 per month for six months. The Bible giveaway is being held at Bible.Logos.com and you can get up to five different entries each month! After you enter, be sure to check out Logos and see how it can revolutionize your Bible study.
Polycarp is Giving Away a Cool Book
Posted by Peter in Blogging, Book Reviews, Christianity on August 24, 2009
My blogging buddy Polycarp is giving away a copy of Signs and Mysteries: Revealing Ancient Christian Symbols by Mike Aquilina.
It looks like a fascinating read. To enter, simply comment on the original post for one entry, or write a post about the giveaway for two additional entries.
The one atypical catch is you have to write a review about the book if you win. There don’t appear to be any special rules about the review (re length, etc.) however. And if you don’t have a blog, you can post your review on his blog.
The date and time for the drawing are sometime next weekend. Good luck.
Okay, I Did It, I Bought a TNIV
Posted by Peter in Bible, Bible Translations, Christianity on August 19, 2009
At the prodding of various blogging buddies (TC, in particular) I finally broke down and bought a TNIV. I don’t think I was ever resistant to the idea, I just assumed my NIV (of which my wife and I collectively have 4-5) would suffice.
Also, to be quite honest, it’s hard to come across a copy of a TNIV in a book store around here. I do live in rural Texas after all, and most bookstores around here do not carry the TNIV. I shop online a lot, and I buy books online a lot, but I have never bought a Bible online (to the best of my recollection) because I need to look at, feel of and smell a new Bible if I’m going to buy it. I need to drool over it for a few weeks before I get up the gumption to buy it.
I just totally lied, because now that I think about it, I did buy a paperback JPS Hebrew/English Tanakh and a copy of David Stern’s Complete Jewish Bible a couple of years ago. My apologies for misleading you.
In any event, a Mardel opened recently in Abilene and it does carry a reasonable selection of TNIVs. I was thinking this Hebrews Bible Study would be a great way to try out a new Bible translation. But, I’m having second thoughts because (1) my other Bibles are already marked up and (2) I would bet money that no one attending will be reading a TNIV.
I’m also probably treading on thin ice because I was forbidden from purchasing any more Bibles until we move into a new house with more bookshelves. I better break the news about the purchase to my honey before she reads this post. 
Another Cool Giveaway
Posted by Peter in Blogging, Book Reviews, Giveaways on July 27, 2009
The Justice Game
Bitsy Griffin (Jack of All Trades) is giving away a gift certificate for Randy Singer’s The Justice Game.
The contest runs through July 31 with the winner to be drawn on August 1. Enter by commenting on the original post. Enter a second time by posting about the contest.
You can also read her review of The Justice Game.
Good luck.
And the Winner of the Every Man’s Bible Contest Is…
Every Man's Bible
Jack of All Trades own Bitsy Griffin.
The contest results are certified by the law firm of Peter M. Lopez, Attorney & Counselor at Law, who put all of the names on post-it notes, folded them up, put them in a cup, and drew.
Congrats to Bitsy’s husband, Mr. Griffin (I presume?), for whom she entered and gave a compelling reason for his deservedness. I hope he appreciates the lengths to which Bitsy was willing to go for his Father’s Day gift.
Please send shipping instructions to me via the contact form above at your convenience.
Thanks to everyone who participated.
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