An Elizabeth Prentiss Treasury

I came on-line today, looking to purchase 50 copies of this book. We use it as a supplement in the second year of the discipleship program we run at our church (based on a 21-month curriculum I co-wrote). I couldn't believe that the reviews are only averaging 1.5 stars-- and had to write a review (my first). A low rating for this book is patently absurd. This book is AWESOME for looking at the two or more "sides" of various... Read Full Review

Most of the reviews of this book are missing the point of this book. The varying views given in this book have come out of thought and interpretation of what is written in the Bible and who they believe God to be. The point is for the reader to not only read the different views given in this book and "pick and choose", but to thoughtfully read along with the Bible and try to come up with their own coherent worldview. ... Read Full Review

This is an excellent book. Its excellence is not so much in the contents discussed but by the fact that the differences within Evangelicalism are finally laid open for all to examine. In the spirit of Zondervan's "views" books "Across the Spectrum" will only serve to improve academic, intellectual, theological, and philosophical reflection. Differences in theological issues are many. However, they need not divide but make... Read Full Review

To paraphrase a saying, "In essentials unity; in other things liberty; in all things charity." With "Across the Spectrum", Greg Boyd and Paul Eddy have put this into practice, surveying a wide variety of what I call "next-tier" Christian doctrinal questions. In this unique book, each chapter deals with a different issue in Christian doctrine, each issue the subject of considerable past and/or present interest and debate... Read Full Review

Boyd and Eddy have written something close to a masterpiece when it comes to discussing issues in practical theology. In this book, arguments for each side are clearly presented, argued, and argued against. In the end, the reader is left to decide what they think is true, and is given resources to help them figure out what is true. Howeverm, one may object (as Mr. Scott does) that the Bible is the sole source of truth,... Read Full Review