C.A. RALLY Yatt, Rev Graeme Ascough and of the Downs Francis, Lecturer at the Adelaide John Knox Commemorative Synod on April 26, Elected Bible Institute
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spent on this book is a $1.60 well spent (if, of course, we read THE AUSTRALIAN it!). II. I,. Smith. ACR'S REVIEW EDITOR INTRODUCES Key Books IMPORTANT NEW TITLES: PORTRAIT DIVINE INSPIRATION OF THE BIBLE, by L Gaussen. Kregel 13ooks Reprint Library, 1971. 382 pages. US$5.95. In this new Reprint Library, Kregel publications of Grand Rapids, USA are making available in OF CALVIN first-class editions at a reasonable price, some of the great classic works CHURCH RECORD THE HUMANNESS OF JOHN CALVIN, by of theology. 130 years ago an edition of Gaussen was published in THE NATIONAL CHURCI OF E NG I ,A NEW SPAPER - NINETY-SECOND kR OF PUBLICATION RC SCHOLAR English in Scotland and every writer on the plenary inspiration of Richard Stauffer (trans. by George H. Scripture since ^hat time has expressed his debt to this great Reformed Regtstered for posting all Printed by John Fairfax and rrice••• • 15 cents Shriver), Abingdon paperback, 1971. theologian. Among other things, Gaussen deals very deftly with all No. 1513 - May 18, 1972 a newspaper-Category A. Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney. ON BIBLE 96 pages. $2.05. the objections to the plenary inspiration of the Bible that have ever THE GOSPELS AND THE HISTORY OF been made. His answers are as valid today as ever they were. In the tour hundred years TILE INTENTIONAL FAMILY, by Jo Carr and Imogene Sorley. JESUS, by Xavier Leon-Dufour, S. 1. since this death, John Calvin has Abingdon, 1971. 144 pages. $3.60, Two skilful writers show how a Bp Patteson's insurance Fontana, 1970. 288 pages. $1.60. been protrayed by his critics, family can intend to be a family and act like a Christian family or else Protestant and Roman Catholic Books by Roman Catholic just meander along. They consider all those relationships which must New Guinea Crusade climax alike, as a cold, ruthless fanatic. scholars on the Bible continue to be taken into account if it is to be an intentional family and the policy found in NZ This distorted characterisation choices which must be made. It is an unusual book, written with appear at a fairly prolific rate. still remains in the minds of .. spirit, insight and good humour. A hook for mums and dads and for 1865, for £2,500. More than 30 This compact volume translated many today. A strong link with Angli- iic,Ty-mariieds-but a book to keep handy after it has been carefully digested. people were listed as under- from its 1963 French original Over against this common ca- can history in Australia was THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE, by Ruth .1. Pert. Bethany Fellowship, 1968, 249 pages. writers for amounts varying certainly deserves to be noted by ricature, Professor Richard Stauf- in Port Moresby clergy and laity alike. The $US1.95. Two modern Christians who love Israel and who have a burning desire for their incor- discovered recently in Auck- from £15 to £75. fer examines Calvin's personal poration into Christ, tell the story of their experiences in the new state of Israel and their deer land, New Zealand. The policy was written by author is thoroughly familiar correspondence, which reveals with contemporary scholarship affection for the Israeli people 'fin 'ugh it all the Book of Ruth comes alive again in our times Metcalfe's Marine Assurance him as a man capable of human 94,000 hear Gospel from Ralph Bell The South British Insurance Office, Sydney, the first agent on the Gospels yet his own out- mistakes and weaknesses, and Company, preparing for an exhi- look is decidedly conservative. appointed by South British in yet a deeply human and dedi- bition to mark its centennial, Australia in 1873. It is not For a comprehensive and cated person undeserving of the found among its archives the known how the policy eventually stimulating introduction to a A crowd of 6,000 people held by the black evangelist dur- for coming and thank God for years of vilification. Papers help shape original policy made out to The came to New Zealand. modern study of the Gospels This is a short, readable book Prof. Mackay's attended the final meeting of ing the past 30 days of the him." Right Reverend Bishop Patteson Papua New Guinea Crusade. The invitation to hold a cru- South British is considering which is easy to read and which which should be enjoyed by the he Papua New Guinea Cru- in Sydney in April, 1864. presenting the framed historical deepens the reader's appreciation non-academic reader as well as Meetings were conducted in sade in Papua New Guinea came ,ade conducted by the Rev seven major centres. from the Evangelical Alliance of It covered his ship Southern policy to some church museum of the biblical text this volume the church historian. present a4.4'.Ndes Cr,,'.'. for the period to April, later this year. would be hard to beat. $1.60 Keith Cole Brisbane Ralph Bell of the Billy Gra- The crusade was an ecumenic- Papua New Guinea, and proved COUNCILS. AND ASSEMBLIES ed. 484111181111111. SIR if Il. from ham Association in the al occasion having the active to be a really- ecumenical occa- .wn. support of the Melanesian Coun- sion. In his 30-day tour of 1, fuming and D. Baker. lamb 61.18 ` ;tells and Hubert Murray Stadium, cil of Churches including the Papua-New Guinea, Ralph Bell Univerfi y Press, 1971. 359 , 4601 valuable lecture 'ort Moresby, on Sunday, Roman Catholic Church. Roman preached to a total of 94,000 Jonathan Edwards of wel- UKL5. 1pril 30. Catholic Archbishop Copas people w h o attended the ters were Professor Donald Mac meetings. Meetings were held in "this is Volume 7 in the s A total of 94,000 people attended the Port Moresby meet- Studies in Church History is, irrecon- kay gave the Inter Tiarsit ing and read the Scriptures. At seven major centres - Bougain- °mite of the Mended the crusade meetings on I Corinthians 1. by the Cambridge Univer, Fellowship public lecture 0 the close of the meeting he ville, Rabaul, Madang, Weavak, 3 1111161 the first *411001.1110 Press. stayed to counsel some of those Lae, Goroka and Port Moresby. into an iluswtill gaps in the Axom Room of the Utu CHARITY AND ITS FRUITS, by Jonathan exposition of the greatest The book contains twenty tw who had gone forward for coun- 9,795 people came forward at of the virtues. Like his other II are well versity of Queensland or the meetings for counselling. Edwards, reprint by Banner of Truth, papers read at the eighth sum, selling. A total of 589 went for- writings his deep spiritual in- mer meeting and the ninth win- on of historians. April 11 to a large audience During his time in Papua New 1969, 368 pages. E1/10/ (UK). T final papers are of ward at this final meeting for sights are accompanied by prac- ter meeting of the Ecclesiastical His subject was "Brain and Guinea, Ralph Bell spoke with Few Christian leaders since tical exhortation. History Society of Great Britain. particular importande for con- counselling. political leaders, school students, temporary ecumenical attitudes. will: or My fault or my glands.' the Reformation have been as This series of lectures show The papers are arranged in chro- Dr Mackay is professor o CLEAR MESSAGE college and university students, gifted as Jonathan Edwards how it is possible to steer nological order of subject matter. The first of these is an inter- copper miners at Bougainville - esting comparison between Vati- Communication and a physicist (1703.1758). A man of intense between Arminianism on the one Starting in the early middle from Keel University, England. Bishop REIVI1 Dena° of the all sections of the community. personal devotion to Christ, he hand and Antinominianism on ages the history moves through can Councils I and II, while United Church who was Crusade Local interpreters "turned the the second deals with the inter- Flu is at present at the ANU on was a leader of revival, and a the other. This is a very helpful, the great medieval councils to a visiting fellowship. chairman said that the crusade talk" from English to' pidgin creative reformed theologian as spiritual book. Vatican I and H. Geographically action between the 1910 throughout the crusade, while at He is one of the editors of the was a significant event in the well as being a philosopher Keith Cole the gatherings range from By- Edinburgh Conference and the some of the meetings the mes- international journal, "Ex. New Guinea church's history. meriting the description "the 1913 Kikuyu Conference in East sage was interpreted into perimental Brain Research.' greatest of the metaphysical di- Africa. He said, "It has helped the Cooinoo and Motu. While in Australia, he has given vines." This is a very valuable volume people come together to hear the Mr Bell attended a press for the church historian and a number of lectures and spoken good news of Jesus Christ. Many conference in Sydney, May 2, In 1727, after his conversion, Place of our senses those interested in modern at meetings for the IVF Gradtt have been influenced by the he was ordained to the ministry and addressed 150 Sydney YOUR FIVE SENSES, by Stephen Win- cance, and to indicate how ecumenical moves. aces' Fellowship. simple but clear message preach- of the Congregational church at Keith Cole. church leaders at a. luncheon that Northampton, Massachusetts, ward, Lakeland, 1911. 128 pages. frequently the Bible uses meta- Rev Ralph Bell ed by Ralph Bell.