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The portable seminary is a theological overview of what you would study, trying to earn a college degree in biblical studies. I highly recommend this to all christians, especially those in ministry, who don't have the time or finances to attend a bibl... Read More
It is frequently apparent to this reader that 20 centuries later this same circumstance persists. The book's perspective is 'evangelical' (in the best sense) it should be a mainstay in every reverends' library!
It presents a lot of information in a very clear and precise manner. The author's approach and context is very informative.
As a tool, this book couldn't have been written better!
The book has lots of information, but the depth and helpfulness of that material will vary depending on the chapter and area of study. Most of the material in this book is what my students should know and be able to articulate by the time they begin t... Read More
Cons
The bibliography isn't horrible, but it isn't as useful as it could have been. I think that it does give a sense of the bredth of topics engaged with at seminary, but hopefully the real seminary experience fills in the major potholes missing here.
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Highly reccommended for those who want to better understand god and his creation
Many traditional institutions are seeing a decline in student enrollment which also impacts the rate and quality of faculty recruitment
I must admit i was intrigued by the title
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Buying it usedi purchased all copies used for about or less than 12 the advertised price and have not been disappointed in th... Read More
As a former evangelical christian who became a 12er shia muslim an admission which may cause some to give this review a 1star r... Read More
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Full of useful information – this book is not a portable seminary
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No reader should take it off the shelf and expect to cover the topics to the depth that a typical seminary education would provide
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The author is strongly supportive of inerrancy but he clearly states this doctrine must not be used to distinguish between authentic christians and apostasy
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Definitions are given for many of the most important terms but few examples are given
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For example a clear distinction is made between exegesis and eisegesis – but no examples are given of either
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In fact no single example from beginning to end of exegesis is given
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Similarly no complete example of writing a sermon from idea to finished sermon outline or text is given
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Four chapters on practical theology homiletics leadership ethics and christian education it is not clear who has officially contributed to each chapter versus allowing the quoted material to be included
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