Book Review of: The Other Side of the Good News: confronting the contemporary challenges to Jesus' teaching on hell by Larry Dixon (Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers, 1984, cloth, 315 pages). One of the earlier responses to The Fire That Consumes after its appearance in 1982 was this volume by Larry Dixon. As it happened, looking back from 25+ years later, Dixon's work ranks high among traditionalist responses in terms of its tone, its scholarship and its candor. However, it shares most weaknesses common to books defending the traditionalist view, as this review points out … [Read more...]

Book Review of: Death and the Afterlife by Robert A. Morey (Minneapolis: Bethany House Publishers, 1984, cloth, 315 pages). One of the first books written in response to The Fire That Consumes after its appearance in 1982 was this volume by Robert A. Morey. The author of several books, Morey self-identifies as an apologist for orthodox Christianity and an exposer of cultic and non-Christian religions. Morey's zeal is beyond question, although his research and reasoning are not, as pointed out in the review that follows. As used here, a "conditionalist" is a person who holds that, … [Read more...]

Book Review: Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today 20/03/2009 by Sean Palmer blog, Redwood City, Calif. 20 March 2009 Mention the Book of Hebrews and many Christians start to yawn or even to nod. Mention commentaries, and they practically begin to snore. One would think, therefore, that a commentary on Hebrews would leave them out cold on the floor. In fact, this new book (due out for Pepperdine Bible Lectures in May) by Edward Fudge, my friend and former elder in Houston, is certain to waken the whole lot, and set their feet to dancing with joy! For at least three … [Read more...]

Book Review: Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today 22/03/2009 by Scott Saboy, Philippines 22 March 2009 Lawyer-theologian Edward William Fudge is one of the Christian writers I greatly admire not only for his wisdom-packed writing  but also for his humility and his genuine love for people.  Although associated with the (Stone-Campbell) Church of Christ, he has steered clear of the sectarian bent of many in his denomination and has served Christians in other church groups.  His website, EdwardFudge.com, is a rich resource for Christians seeking answers to various … [Read more...]

Book Review: Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today Abilene, Texas: Leafwood Publishers, 2009. 262 pages. Christian Chronicle, by Linda King In what he calls a “bridge commentary” on the book of Hebrews, Edward Fudge attempts to bridge three gaps in Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today. First is the gap between academic specialists and lay readers. The commentary relies on Greek text but contains no Greek. Second are the gaps among different versions of the English Bible. The commentary supplies its own unique translation based upon the commonalities of … [Read more...]

Book Review: Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today 23/03/2009 Grace Digest blog, by Royce Ogle This entry was posted on March 23, 2009 at 8:30 pm. In church of Christ circles Edward Fudge is both despised and loved but one thing everyone, including those outside of churches of Christ, can agree on is Edward’s consistant, life long habit of putting the focus of his message and ministry on Jesus Christ our Lord. I became acquanted with Edward Fudge upon the recommendation of a friend who disagreed with some of my teaching but did so in a loving way. He thought I would … [Read more...]

Book Review: Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today 22 March 2009 Jay Guin, One in Jesus blog, Tuscaloosa, Ala.   Posted on March 22, 2009 I’ve just finished reading an advance copy of Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today, by Edward Fudge. Most readers will be familiar with Br. Fudge, who occasionally comments here and authors the popular GracEmails. Edward has using the Internet to teach the grace of God since 1996.  (It’s unthinkable that Edward received no mention in the Theobloggers awards. I would gladly give up my nomination — plus two of Patrick … [Read more...]

Book Review: Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today 29 March 2009 by Mcgarvey Ice, Director of Public Services at Disciples of Christ Historical Society, Nashville, Tennessee In short, I highly recommend Edward Fudge’s new commentary on Hebrews. I have found it intellectually rigorous, exegetically responsible, theologically rich and pastorally sensitive. I review this book from the perspective of one who has taught Hebrews on numerous occasions in both academic and congregational settings. In my own ministry I have attempted to do what Fudge proposes to do in this … [Read more...]

Book Review: Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today 21/03/2009 by Keith Brenton March - April, 2009 First Published in New Wineskins Magazine In the opening words of this work, author Edward Fudge explains: "This commentary is written for the serious Bible student who seeks scholarly content in non-technical terms. As such, it bridges a gap that many commentaries simply ignore." I like to consider myself such a student, and he has achieved his goal. Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today is neither pedantic nor pedestrian, but vibrant in its simplicity … [Read more...]