In a very personal and engaging way, Ellen Davis challenges misconceptions about the Old Testament and successfully prods the reader to participate in a spiritually engaged reading of the Old Testament.

Dr. Davis' book is not an exhaustive commentary, but a series of reflections on selected texts of the Hebrew Scriptures. It is an excellent source for delving into the wisdom of the Old Testament for both novices and the learned. While written from the perspective of a believing Christian, her commentary is heavily influenced by her extensive experience in dialog with Rabbinic Judaism and its texts. Especially intriguing is her commentary on the Ecological Crisis and the imperatives found in the Scriptures to act as good stewards of the land.

Gleanings in Exodus is classic Pink; scholarly without being pedantic; rich, yet practical for everyday living; rich in typology exalting Jesus Christ as the Head of His Church.

Respectfully, this book is for the serious student. Not a quick read, but rather a book that requires reflection as the author "compares spiritual things with spiritual."

I have read several of Rev. Pink's works; this is by far one of his finest.

As always, Pink squeezes much juice from the fruit of the text and shares it with us liberally. In many places he also shares the pith of the Puritans with whom he was intimately conversant. The only Pink to avoid is his 'Antichrist', whose faulty eschatology he was later to disavow. His 'Sovereignty' of God must be also shunned in the Banner of Truth edition, emasculated by the knife of its editor, Iain Murray. It's a must-have, but only in the unabridged edition from Baker. Other than that, add as much Pink to your library as your budget allows. Save your lunch money.

Gleanings in Genesis is very helpful resource in study. A.W. Pink has a knack for really reaching through the pages of scripture and pulling out some awesome gems. Also it is worth having for any serious student of Typology. It is almost as good as Habershon's study of the types. I have read a few of Mr. Pink's books and have enjoyed all of them alot. But I can say that by far this is one of his best books ever. From the opening to the finish he does not lose your interest in the study of Genesis. This is very basic and very deep at the same time. No price is too high to pay for it because it is worth every penny!

Pink's insight into the Scriptures is staggering. He does a masterful job of linking the major themes of the Old Testament to the New Testament. He also brings out some fascinating types and shadows that provide great insight as to the nature of Jesus. I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to go deeper into the Word.

In concise and very insightful ways this book takes you on a fantastic journey from Eden to here & now.For any who've struggled with the "begats" of Genesis this becomes a wonderful way to trace the history of man from a spiritual perspective. Bravo !! Take the journey, you will be forever glad you did !

This book renewed my desire to know God. Anne Graham Lotz does such a great job in making God a personable Being who takes a vital interest in everyone's life, no matter how small or insignificant he or she may be. I am always thinking about God's presence now that I've read this wonderful book.

This is the most balanced study of the Hebrew Bible available today. Dr. Isbell is very sensitive to the subject matter and the debate over biblical "truth".

When I want to figure out why my Bible says something that I don't understand, I turn to this book for the answers. Dr. Isbell tells all from his 30+ year experience in teaching the Bible to answer my questions. This books is great!

This book has just been made into a movie called "The First of May" starring Julie (East of Eden) Harris as Carlotta, introducing Dan Byrd as Dan, Charles Nelson Reilly, and Mickey Rooney, with a cameo by Joe DiMaggio. It wrapped in Lake Helen, Florida in mid December '97 and will be distributed in 1998.

This book was one of the best, most delightful, insightfully written and charmingly told story. Heard it's going to be made into a movie with Julie Harris starring as the lead and Charles Nelson Reilly and Joe DiMaggio in supporting roles!

I enjoyed reading this book about Old Tom Morris who, I discovered, sculpted golf into the game we play today. I always thought that the Old Course at St. Andrews was created by nature, but Kroeger's book showed me that Old Tom did a lot of design work to it in his 40 year stint as greenkeeper. I would highly recommend this book to anyone traveling to Scotland to play Old Tom's courses or to those interested in the history of golf or golf course architecture.

I found the book to be well written and well organized. It showed me how important the old man in the white beard was to the game of golf. Not only was he instrumental in establishing 18 holes as the standard number of holes in a round, but he also had a hand in starting the British Open, the first major golf tournament. I enjoyed reading about the many courses he designed and I would like to play some of them when I visit Scotland. I think anyone going to play golf in Scotland or Ireland would benefit from reading this book.

A Good Camp: Gold Mines Of Julian And The Cuyamacas is an informal hand fascinating istory of the San Diego gold rush of 1870, and provides the reader with a lively cast of local characters blended with a geology of the region and an exploration of early mining processes. The result is a history which blends historic photos and details of a Southern California mining spree.

This book showed a really interesting side to San Diego history--the gold rush! I've lived here all my life, and didn't know there was so much to learn about gold mining in the Julian area. I especially liked the parts about the people who lived then, and how they worked in the gold mines. I've been to Julian before, but the book made me want to visit again.

This book was given to me as a gift by a dear friend who knew I had a deep interest in the communities of Gravesend and Coney Island being that I was born in Gravesend. The book is a paperback time machine. It starts at the humble beginnigs of the farming village of Gravesend in the 1600's and its founder Lady Moody and goes on to tell of the history of Coney Island, its land owners and people. This is not boring history lesson but an amazing recount of the highs and lows of the era. What's described within its pages can't fully be expressed within the small confines of this space. Its is a part of Americana as much as the Battle of Bunker Hill is. I whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone who is curious how evil and how spirit lifting one place could be.

I think Tony the Tiger put it best "It's Great! "

Down to earth stories from a down to earth writer. Tales like these, dealing with real people in the real world of rural mid America of fifty years ago, are harder and harder to find these days. Often heartwarming, occasionally frightening, this book represents a bit of Americana that belongs on every bookshelf.

Reading this book is like watching a favorite, old movie. It is heart-warming and gives many insights into a time gone by. I cried, I laughed, I smiled, and most of all, when I read one of the stories before going to bed, I had a good night's sleep. I highly recommend this book.