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Review Summary: Thanks |
Date: 2008-08-17 |
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Details: This book has become a irreplaceable part of my library. It was in the condition the seller said it would be in and it was delivered promptly. I appreicate the service I was given. Thanks again! |
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Review Summary: Not for laypersons...Find another text!!! |
Date: 2008-04-02 |
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Details: The selected writings are generally directed toward someone in a college level course in Theology. Very heavy reading. Each and every page suggest to the reader "For further study". This book's stated premise is to present "a Master's level overview in one volume." Bearing in mind that this is indeed an overview, it seems that it does just that. I was very disapointed in the "buffett" of text. Save your money. |
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Review Summary: Hey Mr.Clergyman Buy this book. Mr. Funeral Director too. |
Date: 2007-12-27 |
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Details: Being a funeral director,I have interacted with thousands of members of the clergy. In my opinion every member of the clergy should read this book.
So should every Funeral director. Clergy need this book because the book is as it claims to be a Portable Seminary. Funeral directors need this book because of it's Overview of Systematic Theology, the old and new testaments, as well as the world's religions. The Funeral Director uses all this information in his Funeral services and arrangement conferences. The general public expects YOU Mr.Funeral Director to know this information. The overview of Buddhism,Zen,Hinduism,Islam,Mormonism and many more will prepare the mortuary student and funeral director for anyone who walks into a funeral home.
This work has some minor flaws, and leaves out many Catholic Thinkers.It is truly helpful to people who did not go to seminary,lay ministers.
These pages are truly an overview.So if you minister in any way find a way to purchase this work. |
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Review Summary: Overview of "seminary" education? |
Date: 2007-03-22 |
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Details: I'm delighted to see that a previous reviewer said, "The first thing to note is that it does not claim to be equivalent to a Master's Level education." That was the opposite of what I thought when I bought the book. I run a Bible College and was curious as to what others are doing in the field. Most of the material in this book is what my students should know and be able to articulate by the time they begin their fourth year. The writing level for such esteemed colleagues, as another reviewer stated, "... is written in a style that allows the average reader to understand concepts easily." My opinion is that this book is written for those not yet involved in serious theological study, and actually should be aimed at the average person in the pew. This is simple, basic material that every mature Christian should know whether in the Five-Fold Ministry or the Ministry of Helps. This book is worth the effort on the part of the general editor and those who wrote the various essays. It is well worth the money spent. |
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Review Summary: Excellent OVERVIEW of a typical seminary education |
Date: 2007-03-19 |
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Details: Since receiving this book the most common question I get is whether or not it is really equivalent to a Master's Level education. The first thing to note is that it does not claim to be equivalent to a Master's Level education. The subtitle calls it a Master's Level Overview. It is a summary of important points and details and never claims to be an actual Master's Level detail education.
The Portable Seminary: A Master's Level Overview in One Volume is a great resource for those who would like to know the basics of what one learns in a Seminary program. The areas covered include the doctrines of Scripture, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Humanity, Sin, Salvation, the Church, and Last Things, the subjects of Biblical Languages, Scripture Interpretation, the Old Testament Survey, the New Testament Survey, and the time between the Testaments, Apologetics, World Religions, Church History, Missions, Church Leadership, Christian Ethics and Christian Education.
Remembering that this is an overview the Biblical Languages section gives a good example of the level at which this is written. Obviously in 20 pages you are not going to learn to read Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. However, it does provide the alphabet in both Hebrew and Greek, examples of translational problems, examples of unique aspects of the language, historical information, grammar, style, figures of speech, and other items of interest related to the language. This in turn brings a much greater respect for the language and the problems of translation. The chapters on church history are excellent and include many of the early church heresies as well as important individuals and movements.
The primary items you will learn at a typical seminary but are not included in this book are things like how to pastor a church, church finances, performing church functions, church human resources, Christian counseling, and similar items related to the running of a church. The focus is much more on classic Bible doctrines, history, and other educational items directly related to understanding and applying the Bible and not church administration. That makes this an excellent resource for those who want to deepen their knowledge of the Bible, the history of the church, comparative world religions, and applying Biblical principles in everyday life.
The book is written in a style that allows the average reader to understand concepts easily. A thoroughly enjoyable read and an excellent high-level overview of a typical Master's level seminary education, The Portable Seminary is highly recommended to all Christians. |
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