Journal: Bibliotheca Sacra
Volume: BSAC 110:439 (Jul 1953)
Article: Periodical Reviews
Author: James F. Rand

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Periodical Reviews

James F. Rand

Larson, Cedric Arthur, “A divine plan for mental peace.” Moody Monthly, 53:650–52, May, 1953.

Here is a helpful discussion of a pressing problem. With advice of the medical profession, the author gives God’s remedy for the lack of mental security found unfortunately among so many believers. This article will prove of value to the pastor in work among his people.

Malamat, A., “The war of Gideon and Midian, a military approach.” Palestine Exploration Quarterly, pp. 61-65, January-April, 1953.

This article which has just arrived on the reviewer’s desk will give the expositor interesting light on an ancient battle from a military standpoint. Furthermore it demonstrates the validity of God’s ordaining the use of a small group of men by showing that it was correct military strategy for this area. Here is a brief article, but one of real value.

Manson, T. W., “St. Paul in Greece: the letters to the Thessalonians.” Bulletin of the John Rylands Library, 35:428–447, April, 1953.

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This journal published by one of the scholarly libraries of England deserves to be more widely known among American theological students, as it contains much that is helpful to the study of the Word. Generally H. H. Rowley, T. W. Manson and other recognized English writers contribute to its pages, which alone makes it worthwhile. Referring to the article under review, this distinguished New Testament scholar contributes a discussion of the background and teaching of these important eschatological epistles. A feature of the discussion is his setting forth the hypothesis that the correct order of the epistles is 2 Thessalonians and then 1 Thessalonians. His thesis is supported by Manson’s arrangement of the doctrines of the two epistles.

Martin, Walter R. and Norman H. Klann, “Jehovah of the Watchtower.” Our Hope, 59:599–606, 695–702, April, May, 1953.

This is one of the two current examinations of the sect called Jehovah’s Witnesses. (For the second, see Metzger below.) The two authors have done a thorough piece of work in exposing both the doctrines and the checkered past of the movement. The first two installments which are reviewed here center around the history of the sect, and give in some detail the famous libel suit against the Brooklyn Eagle which resulted in the exposé of many of the details in Pastor Russell’s administration of the cult. Other installments will deal with the doctrines of the cult.

Mason, Clarence, Jr., “How to discern error.” Our Hope, 59:653–659, M...