* * * I received a complimentary copy
of this book from the publishers in exchange for my fair and honest review. * *
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“A man was crucified for all the wrong reasons.”
But where would we be without the cross? Taking the crucifixion as a starting point,
Dr. David Jeremiah provides a keepsake commentary on the 2-Volume history of
the Christian Church, as compiled by Dr. Luke, a follower of Jesus Christ and
frequent companion of the Apostle Paul.
Dr. Luke was not an eyewitness to the events of Jesus’ life,
as far as we know. He used his
intelligence and credentials as a physician to gather, sift through, and
organize the vast amounts of material that was already being circulated amongst
the early church by the followers of Jesus to compile his work. His education and training eminently prepared
him for this monumental task. Seriously .
. . how DOES one pick and choose the most appropriate, the most important, the
most crucial remembrances of the Greatest Life that was ever lived, to preserve
for posterity?
Dr. David Jeremiah has always been one of my favorite
authors, because of his gracious
demeanor coupled with a refreshing refusal to compromise. He speaks the truth in love . . . but by all
means, he speaks the truth. This slender
volume (it’s only 177, 7.5 X 4.25 inch pages) contains one of the most
comprehensive and cohesive outlines of the book of Acts that I’ve come
across. Dr. Jeremiah’s scholarship,
coupled with his story-telling ability, make reading this volume a welcome
experience. And the reader is going to learn,
without even realizing it!
The advantages already expounded, by themselves, would make
this a welcome addition to one’s library at any cost. Add to this twenty articles by Dr. Jeremiah,
highlighting the key players and themes in the Book of Acts, stunning
full-color photographs from the exotic locations where A.D. The Bible Continues
was filmed, and spectacular moments created by Emmy Award-winning executive
producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, and you have a volume that cannot be
measured in terms of monetary consideration.
One criticism that I
might offer would be the typeset. The
font is rather small, and the brown type set against the cream-colored pages
does not provide enough contrast for my taste.
However, I’m not going to take points off for that one technical aspect
of this otherwise excellent work by Dr. David Jeremiah and Tyndale Publishers.
5 stars for one of the best one-volume commentaries on the
Book of Acts I’ve come across!
A.D. THE BIBLE CONTINUES: THE BOOK OF ACTS
With Notes and Insights From Dr. David Jeremiah
ISBN 978-1-4964-0718-4
Religious / General
Tyndale
$15.99 hardback w/ jacket
