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Reviewed by John W. Wright, Theology and Christian Ministry, Point Loma Nazarene University It should not surprise us to find Richard Dawkins at the head of the 2013 Prospect Magazine poll of the 100 most influential intellectuals in the world.See David Wolf, “World Thinkers,” Prospect Magazine, April 24, 2013, accessed May 28, 2013, http://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/magazine/world-thinkers-2013/. Scientism…

Reviewed by Max A. Hunter, Biology, Seattle Pacific University In Dust and Breath: Faith, Health—And Why the Church Should Care About Both, Kendra G. Hotz and Matthew T. Mathews offer a provocative analysis of the relationship between church life, theology, health, and social structure. Through insightful arguments and engaging accounts, the authors elucidate the relationship…

Reviewed by Don Petcher, Physics, Covenant College Divine activity in the world has been a “hot topic” over the last decade and more, so a book with some fresh insights on the subject is always welcome. Harry Lee Poe and Jimmy Davis’s book is just such a contribution, and provides a stimulating read touching on…

Reviewed by Jerry Pattengale, Assistant Provost, Indiana Wesleyan University If Craig Dykstra’s comments on a higher education book prompt a pause, his endorsement of one on vocation should arrest your attention. In this case, his jacket comments both summarize and champion The American College Presidency as Vocation as “a great addition to the expanding literature…

Reviewed by Melissa Franklin Harkrider, History, Wheaton College This collection of essays provides a detailed and comparative evaluation of sacred history in Renaissance and Reformation Europe. Sacred history here is broadly defined as the study of the Christian church – its clergy and laity as well as the doctrinal and institutional developments that shaped it…