Divorce And Remarriage1 review
Andrew Cornes

Christian Focus, 2002

Read this book... regardless of your views on this issue

I decided to read Andrew Cornes' book based off of the recommondation of Dr. David Instone-Brewer's in his books on divorce and remarriage. Since I've enjoyed and respected Instone-Brewer's position, I wanted to read what was, in his opinion, the best presentation of the opposing viewpoint. I was ...
  
  











  



  
Divorce and remarriage: Recovering the biblical view2 reviews
William F Luck

Harper & Row, 1987

Comprehensive, Consistent, and Convincing

+ Excellent book - very detailed!

Luck demonstrates the value of sound exegesis and careful thinking as he painstakingly considers the Bible's teachings regarding adultery, divorce, and remarriage. He is comprehensive in his approach paying careful attention to biblical passages that many writers fail to address. Beginning with ...
  
  











  



  
Jesus and Divorce4 reviews
Gordon Wenham

Paternoster, 2000

a book that needs to be seriously considered

+ indispenable reference with so much confusion today

The authors review the history of the exegesis of the New Testament divorce texts, critique contemporary exegesis, and present their own. Quite comprehensive AND uncompromising (it is not uncommon these days for authors on a subject like this to bend the truth - sometimes unconsciously - in the ...
  
  











  



  
Divorce & Remarriage: A Christian View6 reviews
Guy Duty

Bethany House Publishers, 2002

Enlightening and Helpful

+ A good start for those studying D&R
+ I thank God this book was written!

The author of this study believed for many years that there was no possibility of remarriage following divorce. His study of the Greek and his familiarity with the Greek text led him to change his mind eventually. He came to believe that the innocent party to a divorce could remarry. He sites ...
  
  











  



  
Readings in Christian Ethics, vol. 1: Theory and Method (Readings in Christian Ethics)1 review

Baker Academic, 1994

Required Reading

If you are interested in the subject of ethics, especially from a Christian perspective - this is the book for you. Going through ethics, norms, moral dilemas, and more, this book taps many well known Christian scholars for their opinions and expertise. Dr Clark and Dr. Rakestraw have decades of ...
  
  











  



  
Readings in Christian Ethics, vol. 2: Issues and Applications (Readings in Christian Ethics)1 review

Baker Academic, 1995

Required Reading

If you are interested in the subject of ethics, especially from a Christian perspective - this is the book for you. Going through ethics, norms, moral dilemas, and more, this book taps many well known Christian scholars for their opinions and expertise. Dr Clark and Dr. Rakestraw have decades of ...
  
  











  



  
And Marries Another: Divorce and Remarriage in the Teaching of the New Testament11 reviews
Craig S. Keener

Hendrickson Publishers, 1991

Definitly worth the read....

+ It is for freedom that Christ has set you free
+ Brother Shawn W. Shell

Craig Keener has written a well-documented yet easy to comprehend book on a very difficult and controversial issue: Divorce and Remarriage in the church. Although I'm not divorced myself, I have taken great interest in this topic over the past couple years (see my other reviews) as part of my ...
  
  











  



  
The Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Christian Reflections on Money, Sex, and Power8 reviews
Richard J. Foster

HarperOne, 1989

How to Live in Today's World

+ Foundational
+ simple and yet profound...
+ Straightforward overview of the common challenges
+ The Big Three!
  
  











  



  
Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible: The Social and Literary Context17 reviews
David Instone-Brewer

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2002

An In-depth Book on a Taboo Subject

+ It's like the other reviews have said...
+ Divorce and Remarriage comments.

Over the years, I have heard many arguments about what should be right or wrong regarding divorce and remarriage in the Body. Sadly, many of these teachings are mere opinions with personal experience, thoughts, and ideas attached. Instone-Brewer does a fabulous job at looking over all the ...
  
  











  



  
Compassionate Side of Divorce:2 reviews
C. S. Lovett

Personal Christianity, 1980

Most complete logical view I have ever read on divorce

+ Basically proper conclusions...

This book is the best book I have ever read on divorce. The author does not take sides, only explains the views that God wants us to understand; "The state of the heart". The basic premise of this book is founded on the principle that "God is willing to tolerate an evil (divorce in this case) ...
  
  











  



  
Divorce and remarriage: Recovering the biblical view2 reviews
William F Luck

Harper & Row, 1987

Comprehensive, Consistent, and Convincing

+ Excellent book - very detailed!

Luck demonstrates the value of sound exegesis and careful thinking as he painstakingly considers the Bible's teachings regarding adultery, divorce, and remarriage. He is comprehensive in his approach paying careful attention to biblical passages that many writers fail to address. Beginning with ...
  
  











  



  
The Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Christian Reflections on Money, Sex, and Power8 reviews
Richard J. Foster

HarperOne, 1989

How to Live in Today's World

+ Foundational
+ simple and yet profound...
+ Straightforward overview of the common challenges
+ The Big Three!
  
  











  



  
Jesus and Divorce4 reviews
Gordon Wenham

Paternoster, 2000

a book that needs to be seriously considered

+ indispenable reference with so much confusion today

The authors review the history of the exegesis of the New Testament divorce texts, critique contemporary exegesis, and present their own. Quite comprehensive AND uncompromising (it is not uncommon these days for authors on a subject like this to bend the truth - sometimes unconsciously - in the ...
  
  











  



  
Divorce And Remarriage1 review
Andrew Cornes

Christian Focus, 2002

Read this book... regardless of your views on this issue

I decided to read Andrew Cornes' book based off of the recommondation of Dr. David Instone-Brewer's in his books on divorce and remarriage. Since I've enjoyed and respected Instone-Brewer's position, I wanted to read what was, in his opinion, the best presentation of the opposing viewpoint. I was ...
  
  











  



  
Readings in Christian Ethics, vol. 2: Issues and Applications (Readings in Christian Ethics)1 review

Baker Academic, 1995

Required Reading

If you are interested in the subject of ethics, especially from a Christian perspective - this is the book for you. Going through ethics, norms, moral dilemas, and more, this book taps many well known Christian scholars for their opinions and expertise. Dr Clark and Dr. Rakestraw have decades of ...
  
  











  



  
Divorce & Remarriage: A Christian View6 reviews
Guy Duty

Bethany House Publishers, 2002

Enlightening and Helpful

+ A good start for those studying D&R
+ I thank God this book was written!

The author of this study believed for many years that there was no possibility of remarriage following divorce. His study of the Greek and his familiarity with the Greek text led him to change his mind eventually. He came to believe that the innocent party to a divorce could remarry. He sites ...
  
  











  



  
Readings in Christian Ethics, vol. 1: Theory and Method (Readings in Christian Ethics)1 review

Baker Academic, 1994

Required Reading

If you are interested in the subject of ethics, especially from a Christian perspective - this is the book for you. Going through ethics, norms, moral dilemas, and more, this book taps many well known Christian scholars for their opinions and expertise. Dr Clark and Dr. Rakestraw have decades of ...
  
  











  



  
Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible: The Social and Literary Context17 reviews
David Instone-Brewer

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2002

An In-depth Book on a Taboo Subject

+ It's like the other reviews have said...
+ Divorce and Remarriage comments.

Over the years, I have heard many arguments about what should be right or wrong regarding divorce and remarriage in the Body. Sadly, many of these teachings are mere opinions with personal experience, thoughts, and ideas attached. Instone-Brewer does a fabulous job at looking over all the ...
  
  











  



  
And Marries Another: Divorce and Remarriage in the Teaching of the New Testament11 reviews
Craig S. Keener

Hendrickson Publishers, 1991

Definitly worth the read....

+ It is for freedom that Christ has set you free
+ Brother Shawn W. Shell

Craig Keener has written a well-documented yet easy to comprehend book on a very difficult and controversial issue: Divorce and Remarriage in the church. Although I'm not divorced myself, I have taken great interest in this topic over the past couple years (see my other reviews) as part of my ...
  
  











  



  
Compassionate Side of Divorce:2 reviews
C. S. Lovett

Personal Christianity, 1980

Most complete logical view I have ever read on divorce

+ Basically proper conclusions...

This book is the best book I have ever read on divorce. The author does not take sides, only explains the views that God wants us to understand; "The state of the heart". The basic premise of this book is founded on the principle that "God is willing to tolerate an evil (divorce in this case) ...