Journal: Bibliotheca Sacra
Volume: BSAC 110:438 (Apr 1953)
Article: Periodical Reviews
Author: James F. Rand

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Periodical Reviews

James F. Rand

Blackwood, Andrew Watterson, “What is wrong with preaching today?” Asbury Seminarian, 7:8–18, Winter, 1953.

This thought-provoking analysis of today’s preaching concludes with the fervent appeal, “When you preach from the Bible, deal with it as it was written, book by book, and as a rule, paragraph by paragraph.” The article contains helpful suggestions on how to make Biblical preaching effective by one of the great homiletics professors of the land.

Bollier, John, “Judgment in the Apocalypse,” Interpretation, 7:14–25, January, 1953.

While this article is not written from a dispensational background, the author has much which will be of value to the understanding of this vital topic in the Revelation. To him the judgments of the seven years of tribulation are not only punitive, but are aimed at leading to eventual repentance and redemption.

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Cooper, David L., “The rapture of the church; when? Before, in the middle of, or after the Tribulation?” Bible Research Monthly, series beginning in the January, 1953 issue.

Dr. Cooper’s series will be of interest, since the relationship of the Tribulation to the Rapture of the Church has become a problem to many Bible students. His conclusion is that the pretribulation position must be maintained, but he is undertaking a fresh and thorough investigation of the Biblical material in both the Old and New Testaments in order to sustain adequately this position.

Ehlert, Arnold Douglas, “Bible Commentary News,” Biblical Research Monthly, regular monthly column beginning with the January, 1953 issue.

The librarian at Fuller Theological Seminary deals with a very practical subject in this new column—what commentaries are available on the Bible and the various books and where may they be found. As the column develops, it should be of intense interest and value to the pastor and Bible student.

International Review of Missions.

This quarterly published by the International Missionary Council has a World Council slant. Nevertheless it is the best periodical about the mission field today and the pastor will find it an invaluable aid in enhancing his knowledge of missions on a worldwide scale. Especially helpful are the yearly surveys of missions published in the January issues. For a comprehensive bibliography of missionary literature covering every field and every phase of missionary endeavor, one must consult the “International

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