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COPC Library Inventory As of 19Jan2021 Primary Author Title Publication Date Media Page Count Alexander, David Eerdmans' handbook to the Bible by David Alexander (1973) Grand Rapids, Mich., Eerdmans [1973]1973 Paper Book 680 Alexander, J. A. Acts of the Apostles (Geneva Series of Commentaries) by J. A. Alexander (1963) Banner of Truth (1963), 984 pages 1963 Hardcover 984 Allen, Leslie C. The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah (The New International CommentaryWilliam on the B. Old Eerdmans Testament) Publishing by Leslie Company C. Allen1976 (1976),(1976)Hardcover 427 pages 427 Allen, Michael Reformed catholicity : the promise of retrieval for theology and biblical interpretation by Michael Allen (?) ? Paper Book viii; 168 Anderson, Ryan T. Truth overruled : the future of marriage and religious freedom by Ryan T. AndersonWashington, (2015) DC : Regnery Publishing, 2015[2015] Paper Book 259 Anna & John L. Musselman TrimiewPILGRIM'S PROGRESS John Bunyan's Classic Story Adapted for Children by Anna &Great John L.Commission Musselman Publications Trimiew (2013) (2013),2013 112 pagesPaperback Arthur Bennett, Dipl. Th. The Valley of vision : a collection of Puritan prayers and devotions by Dipl. Th. ArthurEdinburgh Bennett : Banner(1975) of Truth Trust, 1975.1975 Paper Book 223 Arthur Bennett, Dipl. Th. The Valley of vision : a collection of Puritan prayers and devotions by Dipl. Th. ArthurEdinburgh Bennett : Banner(1975) of Truth Trust, 1975.1975 Paper Book 223 Ash, Christopher Married for God: Making Your Marriage the Best It Can Be by Christopher Ash (2016)Crossway (2016), 176 pages 2016 Paperback 176 Atkinson, James Great Light. Luther and Reformation (The Paternoster Church History, Vol. IV) by JamesPaternoster Atkinson Publishing (1968) (1968), Edition:1968 First Edition,Hardcover 288 pages287 Augustine, Saint Confessions by Saint Augustine (2008) Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.2008 Paper Book xxviii; 311 Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo. The confessions of St. Augustine by Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo. (1996) New Kensington, PA : Whitaker House,1996 c1996.Paper Book 302 Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo. The city of God by Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo. (1958) Garden City, N.Y., Image Books [1958]1958 Paper Book 551 Barcley, William B. The secret of contentment by William B. Barcley (2010) Phillipsburg, N.J. : P&R Pub., c2010. 2010 Paper Book 172 Baron, David Rays of Messiah's glory; Christ in the Old Testament by David Baron (1955) Grand Rapids, Zondervan [1955?] 1955 Paper Book 274 Barrett, C. K. Second Epistle to the Corinthians: A Commentary (Harper's New Testament commentaries)Harpercollins by C.College K. Barrett Div (1974), (1974) 353 pages1974 Hardcover 353 Barrett, Matthew God's Word Alone---The Authority of Scripture: What the Reformers Taught...and ZondervanWhy It Still (2016), Matters 416 (The pages Five Solas Series)2016 by MatthewPaperback Barrett416 (2016) Barrett, Matthew None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God by Matthew Barrett (2019)Baker Books (2019), 304 pages 2019 Paperback 304 Baxter, Richard A Call to the Unconverted by Richard Baxter (2001) Sovereign Grace Publishers, Inc. (1971);2001 GrandPaperback Rapids, MI 88 Beale, G. K. 1-2 Thessalonians (IVP New Testament Commentary Series) by G. K. Beale (2003)IVP Academic (2003), 279 pages 2003 Hardcover 279 Beale, G. K. The story retold : a biblical-theological introduction to the New Testament by G. K.Downers Beale (2019) Grove, Illinois : IVP Academic,2019 [2019]Paper Book Beeke, James W. Bible Doctrine for Younger Children Book A by James W. Beeke (2012) Reformation Heritage Books (2012), 1572012 pagesPaperback 157 Beeke, James W. Bible Doctrine for Younger Children: Book B (Grade 5) by James W. Beeke (2012) Reformation Heritage Books (2012), 1562012 pagesPaperback 156 Beeke, James W. Bible Doctrine for Older Children - Book A (Grade 6) by James W. Beeke (2012) Reformation Heritage Books (2012), Edition:2012 Reprint,Paperback 179 pages179 Beeke, James W. Bible Doctrine for Older Children (Book B) by James W. Beeke (2012) Reformation Heritage Books (2012), 2112012 pagesPaperback 211 Beeke, James W. Bible Doctrine for Teens and Young Adults, Volume 1 by James W. Beeke (2013) Reformation Heritage Books (2013), 4272013 pagesHardcover 427 Beeke, James W. Bible Doctrine for Teens and Young Adults, Volume 2 by James W. Beeke (2013) Reformation Heritage Books (2013), 4832013 pagesHardcover 483 Beeke, James W. Bible Doctrine for Teens and Young Adults, Volume 3 by James W. Beeke (2013) Reformation Heritage Books (2013), 6272013 pagesHardcover 627 Beeke, Joel R. Tough Questions About the Bible by Joel R. Beeke (2013) CF4Kids (2013), 128 pages 2013 Paperback 128 Beeke, Joel R. The Family at Church: Listening to Sermons and Attending Prayer Meetings (FamilyReformation Guidance) byHeritage Joel R. BooksBeeke (2015),(2015) Edition:2015 2nd,Paperback 80 pages 80 Beeke, Joel R. Family Worship (Family Guidance) by Joel R. Beeke (2009) Reformation Heritage Books (2009), Edition:2009 2,Paperback 66 pages 66 Beeke, Joel R. Developing Healthy Spiritual Growth: Knowledge, Practice and Experience by Joel EvangelicalR. Beeke (2013) Press (2013), 144 pages 2013 Paperback 144 Beeke, Joel R. A Faithful Church Member by Joel R. Beeke (2011) EP BOOKS (2011), 48 pages 2011 Paperback 48 Beeke, Joel R. Sing a New Song: Recovering Psalm Singing for the Twenty-First Century by Joel R.Reformation Beeke (2010) Heritage Books (2010), 1962010 pagesPaperback 196 Beeke, Joel R. Feasting with Christ: Meditations on the Lord's Supper by Joel R. Beeke (2012) Evangelical Press (2012), 176 pages 2012 Paperback 176 Beeke, Joel R. Calvin: Theologian and Reformer by Joel R. Beeke (2010) Reformation Heritage Books (2010), 1702010 pagesPaperback 170 Beeke, Joel R. Developing a Healthy Prayer Life by Joel R. Beeke (2011) Reformation Heritage Books (2011), 992011 pages Paperback 99 Beeke, Joel R. Living for God's Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism by Joel R. Beeke (2008) Reformation Trust Publishing (2008), 3962008 pagesHardcover 396 Beeke, Joel R. Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer by Joel R. BeekeReformation (2011) Heritage Books (2011), 2672011 pagesPaperback 267 Beeke, Joel R. Reformed Confessions Harmonized by Joel R. Beeke (1999) Baker Books (1999), Edition: annotated1999 edition,Paperback 302 pages 302 Beeke, Joel R. Sing a New Song: Recovering Psalm Singing for the Twenty-First Century by Joel R.Reformation Beeke (2010) Heritage Books (2010), 1962010 pagesPaperback 196 Beeke, Joel R. Family Worship (Family Guidance) by Joel R. Beeke (2009) Reformation Heritage Books (2009), Edition:2009 2,Paperback 66 pages 66 Beeke, Joel R. Puritan Evangelism: A Biblical Approach by Joel R. Beeke (1999) Reformation Heritage Books 1999 Paperback 52 Beeke, Joel R. Holiness : God's call to sanctification by Joel R. Beeke (1994) Edinburgh : Banner of Truth Trust, 1994.1994 Paper Book 25 Beilby, James K. Justification: Five Views (Spectrum Multiview Books) by James K. Beilby (2011) IVP Academic (2011), 320 pages 2011 Paperback 320 Bennett, Arthur Valley of Vision (Leather): A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions by ArthurBanner Bennett of (2003) Truth (2003), 405 pages 2003 Paper Book 405 Bennett, Arthur The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions by Arthur BennettThe (1975) Banner of Truth Trust (1975), 223 1975pages Paperback 223 Berkhof, Louis Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof (1996) Eerdmans (1996), Edition: 1st, 992 pages1996 Hardcover 992 Berkhof, Louis A Summary of Christian Doctrine by Louis Berkhof (1960) Banner of Truth (1960), Edition: 4th, 1841960 pagesPaperback 184 Berkhof, Louis Manual of Christian Doctrine by Louis Berkhof (1939) Eerdmans (1939), 372 pages 1939 Paperback 372 Berkouwer, G. C. The Triumph of Grace in the Theology of Karl Barth: an Introduction and Critical AppraisalWilliam B.by Eerdmans G. C. Berkouwer Publishing (1969) Company1969 (1956),Hardcover Edition: Edition304 or Printing Undeterminable Berkouwer, G. C. Person of Christ (Studies in Dogmatics : Theology Vol 4) by G. C. Berkouwer (1952)Eerdmans Pub Co (1952), 368 pages 1952 Hardcover 368 Berkouwer, G. C. The conflict with Rome by G. C. Berkouwer (1958) Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co (1958),1958 Edition:Hardcover HARDBOUND,319 319 pages Berkouwer, G. C. Man: The Image of God (Studies in Dogmatics) by G. C. Berkouwer (1962) Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company1962 (1962),Paperback 380 pages 380 Bèze, Théodore de A little book of Christian questions and responses in which the principal headings Allisonof the Christian Park, Pa. religion: Pickwick are Publications, briefly set 1986forth c1986. byPaper Théodore Book de Bv;è ze101 (1986 ) Blackburn, Earl M. Jesus Loves the Church and So Should You: Studies in Biblical Churchmanship by EarlSolid M. Ground Blackburn Christian (2010) Books (2010), 1542010 pagesPaperback 154 Blair, William & Bruce Hunt Korean Pentecost by William & Bruce Hunt Blair (no date) The Banner of Truth Trust (no date) no date Paperback Blair, William & Bruce Hunt The Korean Pentecost and the Sufferings Which Followed by William Blair (1977) Banner of Truth (1977),162 pages 1977 Paperback 162 Blanchard, John Ultimate Questions-NKJV by John Blanchard (2007) Evangelical Press (2007), 32 pages 2007 Paperback 32 Blanchard, John Does God believe in atheists? by John Blanchard (2000) Darlington ; Auburn, MA : Evangelical Press,2000 2000.Paper Book 655 Blanchard, John Ultimate questions by John Blanchard (2007) Darlington : Evangelical, 2007. 2007 Paper Book 32
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