Sentimental Journey

Sentimental Journey

Product Description


Best selling jazz pianist, Beegie Adair, salutes the Greatest Generation with jazz trio renditions of World War II classics.
Rate Points :5.0
Binding :Audio CD
Label :Village Square
Manufacturer :Village Square
ProductGroup :Music
Studio :Village Square
Publisher :Village Square
UPC :880303305527
EAN :0880303305527
Price :$14.98USD
Lowest Price :$8.98USD
Customer Reviews"Beegie Adair Salutes World War II Classics (2006) ... Village Square Music"
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :2
If you havent discovered Beegie Adair yet, fasten your seat belt cause here we go under the banner of Village Square Music ... Beegie Adair continues to be the master of interpretation of the songwriters pen ... her latest release "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" is joined by Roger Spencer (bassist) and Chris Brown (drummer) --- as they perform twelve greatest standards of the World War II era ... Light jazzy arrangements of classic big band hits are presented with the signature and style weve come to love.

Song Titles:

1. Getting Sentimental Over You (Bassman/Washington)
2. Begin The Beguine (Cole Porter)
3. Moonlight Serenade (Miller/Parish)
4. Chattanooga Choo Choo (Gordon/Warren)
5. Sentimental Journey (Brown/Green/Homer)
6. Ill Never Smile Again (Lowe)
7. A String Of Pearls (Gray)
8. Its Been A Long, Long Time (Cahn/Styne)
9. At Last (Gordon/Warren)
10. In The Mood (Garland)
11. Youll Never Know (Gordon/Warren)
12. Ill Be Seeing You (Fain/Kahal)

Don Wolff of KMOX Radio ("The Voice of St. Louis") is considered one of the foremost Jazz aficionados in the St. Louis area, plays a mixture of fast and mellow tempo Jazz that keeps his listeners tuned in for hours ... Known as "Mr. I Love Jazz" after his theme song, "I Love Jazz" by Louie Armstrong, Don Wolff explores the origins of Traditional Jazz, Swing and Ballads, Dixieland, and the Big Bands during his show from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am ... Dons show includes interviews with national and local musicians, features on Jazz events in and around St. Louis and listener requests ... many interviews with Beegie Adair over the years, they can be heard in 40 states plus, as they all feel the same way we do about her music --- we love you Beegie!

This album plays like fine wine and flows very easily on the ears ... once again Jack Jezzro (producer) and Greg Howard (execuive producer) comes through with a must have for all music lovers and fans of Beegie --- Arrangements take on many moods with the same sensitivity and tender loving care as her previous albums --- This is why Im once again giving Beegie Adair another five 5 star review --- shes a precious commodity that gives many collectors joy in the world of music --- Classic Standards, keeps you coming back for more in the style of Beegie Adair.

Total Time: 44 mins on 12 Tracks Village Square 3055 (1/10/2006)
Wonderful!
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :2
This is the best. Its so pleasing to listen to. I had heard it twice before I purchased it and remember thinking what cheerful, uplifting music it is. It lifts my mood each time I play it. Someone mentioned that it was good dinner music, I would whole heartedly agree. In fact, I am online now to buy one for my sister for her birthday. She is an artist, she wants to have this on while she works.
Beegie is Great
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
Beegie Adair is one great jazz pianist. If you like jazz and like WWII music, buy this CD.
Nostalgia
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
As a singer, Im always looking for new (or old) material and in this wonderful CD, Sentimental Journey, by the incomparable Miss Beegie Adair, Ive found fabulous new presentations of matchless WW2 songs. There are 12 songs on this CD and Ive taken 6 of them for my own interpretation. These are the nostalgic songs that our parents danced and romanced to in the 40s and theyre just as beautiful today. Beegie brings them to life again, not that they ever went away, but to listen to her brilliant playing of Im Getting Sentimental Over You Sentimental Journey Its been a Long,Long Time Youll Never know and Ill Be Seeing You is a very moving experience. Long live Brilliant Beegie !!
Best-ever "cocktail piano"
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :4
For those who dont know her, Beegie Adair has made the best albums ever created, in a class of music that used to be called "cocktail piano". Unlike the great jazz pianists that require close attention while listening (Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Hampton Hawes, etc), she makes music thats quiet and relaxing, but with much more class and intelligence than Muzak, elevator music, or schlocky pop-cover instrumentals. Its the perfect background music for working at a computer, making or having drinks or dinner, or talking with friends. If youd like some of that in your collection, shes as good as youll ever find. "Ill Take Romance" is the album I would recommend most highly this would be a good second, if you try that and want more.

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    Outstanding and elegant light jazz recordings of jazz standards from yesteryear, selected specifically with dining and entertaining in mind. Great gift idea. Over two hours of quality light jazz music! Three CDs or cassettes for one low price.
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    Customer ReviewsWonderful rendition of old favorites
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
    This is a wonderful piano rendition of Sinatra classics by Beegie Adair, along with a second CD featuring David Huntsinger. Not being familiar with David Huntsinger, we like the CD, but it is not really suitable for the background music we were looking for.
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    This is the 6th Beegie Adair CD I have purchased - Ive yet to be disappointed. The style is rich and warm. There is no unnecessary overcomplication that you so often see in jazz. The interpretations do the original writers proud. The music will get inside of your head - and thats a very good thing!
    Beautiful music/3 separate CDs/2 of them NOT Beegie though
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    I came across Beegies music about 6 months ago and absolutely love it. I have several of her albums now and was excited to get this set which arrived last night. I was surprised to see that 2 of the albums dont even have Beegie on them. I assumed from the way it was listed that she and David H. played together on them, but 2 of the albums are only David and his friends. He is great, too. Possibly a bit less dynamic, and doesnt quite "move" me the same, but great none-the-less. Just dont expect 3 Beegie albums. By the way, the Beegie album is the Frank Sinatra Collection, so if you already have it dont get this set. The David H. albums are For Sentimental Reasons Vol.I and II. For the price, this set is a great bargain. And who knows, David H. just might become one of my new "faves" :)
    The dinner series
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    This is a great box set featuring Beegie Adair who is just terrific as a piano player. Very relaxing, soothing music. I am never disappointed with Greenhill music.
    2/3rds disappointed
    Rating Point :2 Helpful Point :0

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    Customer ReviewsIM HOOKED ON BEEGIE!
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    Back to wonderful music
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    If you loved the music of the Jerome Kern era youll love this. Wonderful
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    If you are like me, you may not believe in women pastors because of how you were raised and how you understand certain passages in the Bible.
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    This book is just excellent. It covers all of the important questions on the topic, the writing is very smooth, and I love the illustrations. I cant recommend it enough.
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    Rating Point :1 Helpful Point :8
    I would encourage all who read this book to be very careful in reading it. The first half of the book has to do with the injustices done women, which are true and very unfortunate, but have nothing to do with what the Bible has to say about the subject directly. All that God has made, humans have used for something for which is was not intended.

    The second half of the book attempts to describe what the Bible really has to say about the subject. While I am no greek scholar, some of the greek I looked up did not line up with what the authors were stating. An incredibly big problem with the book has to do with assumptions. The author will rightly state that some of the traditional interpretations may not be correct, but then he gives the alternative interpretation that he has obviously accepted without evidence, then proceeds to justify his beliefs as if the assumption is true. He also fails to review other scriptures that have to relate to the relationship between women and men and fathers and their daughters and sons that do not line up with the way he believes.

    If you have a good handle on scripture, this book would be interesting to see where some people are coming from. If you do not understand scripture well, BEWARE! I feel this author distorts scripture for his own personal views (2 Peter 3:16). If you are brave enough to tackle the book, then you had better be committed enough to review scripturally all that he is teaching (OPEN your Bible and look into the greek and the surrounding verses--context) as well as the other areas of the Bible where gender differences are discussed.

    If you are really interested in the question "Why Not Women?" then I would encourage you to read the book "Why Men Hate Going to Church" to get a more balanced view.
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    Revolution

    Revolution

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    Worldrenowned pollster George Barna has the numbers, and they indicate a revolution is already taking place within the Churchone that will impact every believer in America. Committed, bornagain Christians are exiting the established church in massive numbers. Why are they leaving? Where are they going? And what does this mean for the future of the Church? Using years worth of research data, and adhering to an unwavering biblical perspective, Barna predicts how this revolution will impact the organized church, how Christs body of believers should react, and how individuals who are considering leaving (or those who have already left) can respond. For leaders working for positive change in the church and for believers struggling to find a spiritual community and worship experience that resonates, Revolution is here. Are you ready?
    Rate Points :4.0
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    Customer ReviewsBest Barna Book, yet!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
    Read so many barna books, but this one is so different. it is revolutionary! Here is a respected Christian writer from a traditional church background going truth and dare on the traditional church. Barna puts todays church into realistic perspective-- i.e. as seen thru the eyes of the greater population including those inside the church and Believers.

    This book gives extarordinary one-of-a-kind insight and invocative data for 3 persons:

    1. the Christian who is fed up with an incompetent, irrelevant modern church but doesnt want to be fed up, but would rather be involved but isnt afforded the opportunty to use their gifts.

    2. The nonBeliever who is interested in the Christian church but wants to know if there are any Christians out there who can empathize with their disillusionment with their Grandpas church.

    3. The faithful minister who colors outside the lines and finds that the established church only allows those who color the same kind of Jesus, the same kind of pews, and the same kind of church with the same crayons of yesteryear, minister.

    For the intelligent, truly creative, truly innovative minister (professional or nonprofessional) who is tired of being on the outside looking in on a church that, even when it thinks itself innovative, is just a retred version of Grandmas institution, Barnas Revolution is for you.

    According to Barna, there is a revolution in the church, today, and you dont have to fly the banner of emergent church to be a part of it. Look out, emerging village, you dont own the corner on church revolution-- Barnas got you beat!!!
    The Face of the Church is Changing
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    This is a groundbreaking book. George Barna, who is esteemed by the evangelical Christian world, lays it all on the line and the numbers reveal the sad truth that the present form of the traditional church is not getting the job done. Its failing to change lives and its failing to influence the culture that surrounds it.

    There is a revolution happening and it has to with the changing form of the church. Those Christians who are tied to the status quo will resist it. Those who want more of God, no matter what it costs or where it leads, will welcome it.

    Barna does a great job building his case by showing how the present form of church is failing and why. He then discusses the key features of every revolution and explains that the Christian faith is experiencing one in our time. In the next 20 years, the face of the church will change in some major ways.

    I recommend this book along with the follow up books, "Pagan Christianity?," where Barna traces how the traditional church got its present form and why it should be questioned, and "Reimagining Church," which presents a fresh vision of the church based on the Bible.

    These three books make a great set for revolutionaries young and old.

    Good Observations --Questionable Conclusions
    Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :1
    Barna claims to have synthesized years of research on American Christianity. His conclusion is that the institutional church is on the way out. Although not a pastor or theologian, Barna also argues that the demise of the institutional church should be encouraged. The author proffers three goals for Revolution. First, he seeks to describe how the American church is being reshaped. Second, he identifies who is doing the reshaping. Lastly, he invites dissatisfied believers to join the Revolution.

    Revolution analyzes the social research, which provides the basis for the books observations and conclusions about the Church in America. Barna observes that there is a disconnect between churched Christians and a biblical lifestyle. He asks: if the local church is Gods answer to our spiritual needs, then why are most churched Christians so spiritually immature? The conclusion is that local churches are not doing their job.

    "New models" of spiritual community are developing at the expense of the traditional model of church. The reasons for this shift include the desire for more choices, specialization of purpose, flexible scheduling and the quest for a deeper spiritual experience. Barnas criterion for determining the validity of any particular church "option" is simple: "does the mechanism provide a way of advancing the believers faith, without compromising Scripture or any of the passions of the true believer?"

    The impact on the local church, as Barna sees it, is one of three possibilities: "to ignore the Revolution and continue business as usual, to invest energy fighting the Revolution as an unbiblical advance, or to look for ways of retaining their identity while cooperating with the Revolution as a mark of unity and genuine ministry." Churches that respond in the two former ways can expect declining attendance, a continued drop in donations, cutbacks in staff and salaries, and a reduction in political influence.

    Barna anticipates critics those who will balk at anything that jeopardizes the traditional church model. But for Barna, church should be defined by result, not institutional characteristics. He argues there is no Scripture prohibiting these new models of church or any Scripture that requires the retention of the current institutional model for that matter. In fact, Scripture never describes church as it is currently practiced indeed it provides very little structure for church. For Barna, this observation is a green light to advocate a broad range of possibilities.

    The Revolution can be divided into two basic impacts for the Church in America. The first is Barnas conclusion that the era of the local church is waning. The second is his argument that the local churchs demise will make way for better expressions of Christs Church. Both claims should be taken seriously, but for different reasons.

    There are indications that if not waning, the local church in America is at least undergoing an identity crisis. Its hard not to conclude from Barnas evidence that American churches are diminishing in their spiritual influence. The observations that there is no difference in behavior between the churched and the unchurched as well as the growing trend by American believers to seek alternatives to the local church, is evidence that something has gone awry. Because this evidence is the result of valid social research in Barnas field of expertise, his conclusions should be taken seriously and addressed.

    The second impact of Barnas Revolution for the American Church is his advocacy of new "options" for spiritual expression for believers. This is where Barna skates onto thin theological ice. If we start with the premise that spiritual growth begins with correct application of Scripture, Barnas argument is found wanting. His criterion for determining a valid option (that it simply not violate Scripture) begs the question. What is a biblical definition of church? Is an option viable simply because it does not expressly violate any of the Ten Commandments or are there biblical characteristics that define a church? Revolution never defines the visible local church nor does it help the reader identify a Scriptural basis for creating one.

    In fact, Barnas ecclesiology leaves open the possibility that these church "options" and "Mini-movements", while they may not expressly violate any particular Scripture, will nonetheless militate against the biblical process of how people grow closer to God. What Revolution should have provided readers is analyses of the various church options in the context of the biblical process of sanctification and discipleship.

    Barna offers no assurance that Revolutionaries are establishing biblical options. For example, there is no inherent requirement that options ensure that those who are more spiritually mature disciple those who are less spiritually mature (I Peter 5:1-5), or that believers be equipped to recognize and correct false teaching (II Tim. 2:15). Absent in The Revolutions description are the historically orthodox marks of the church -The Word, Sacraments and Discipline. If the Bible does not define the Church, what does? Apparently, in The Revolution, the individual believer does. Barna states that, "the individual believer now has sole responsibility for his or her own spiritual growth, the discipleship of others and promulgation of ministry." Another concern is that Revolution advocates "doing" church by identifying and imitating Jesus good works while Scripture clearly identifies that church is premised on the believer identifying who Christ is and being related to Him. Matt. 16:18 II Pet. 1:3.

    Finally, Barna fails to preclude alternative causes for the loss of influence by the local church. It does not necessarily follow that a loss of influence means the local church model has become outdated. It may be, for example, that the local church is biblical but that American culture is drawing believers away from correctly promulgating church. By contrast, the local church model appears to be flourishing in countries lacking Americas wealth and culture of choice. If the "future models of church" offered in Revolution have a biblical basis, Revolution fails to articulate it. Barnas approach to church is particularly American - highly individualistic and independent. It may be that our cultures overvaluing of individualism and independence is influencing how we view church. Nonetheless Revolution does correctly observe that churches in America would do well to acknowledge their spiritual disabilities.

    Many Churches operate like a Business not a Ministry!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :2
    Many churches especally the larger they become are functioning like a big business enterprise and not a Ministry which was once relevant to the timeless Gospel message of the Cross. As an example in this consumer age of attracting self-focused & self-seeking crowds churches are now using big screens, lively Christian rock music, big named Christian celebrities who drain the church finances with mega salaries they are paid to attract a large crowd, in some cases wordly Arcade games for the youth, secular movies with so-called PG ratings replace the timeless Gospel message of Jesus Christ crucified for our sins. Now the church of this age feels the need for worldly strategies to reach an already lost & spiritually dead world. These appeals are base and carnal and only creates a thirst for more & more gimmicks and enticements to excite unregenerated, self-seeking crowds. Why has quantity replaced quality? No wonder outsiders looking in see no difference in the unsaved world from the saved church.
    What is needed is that the higger ups & leadership should be more sensitive to the real needs of the congregation: such as being there to visit the sick in the hospitals or be there when a loved one passes away go minister and witness the family (often unsaved) left behind. Being sensitive to the needs of members is what makes a lasting impact. Complaints from Mega church members may range from the fact that no one calls to give comfort when a loved one died, or no help or resource referral was offered when there was a devastating job loss or other tragedy. Megachurches must stay on top of these things because they matter more than having a Christian celebrity give a seminar for a fee.
    Church & church
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    First, by way of introduction, let me say that I have almost everything George Barna has written, and I stay up-to-date on his research by receiving mailings from his email list. Mr Barnas work is a revolution, and if the Church universal isnt listening, then it will continue to be in the doldrums as he describes it.

    I come from an areligious background. That has been advantageous in that I dont have emotional baggage that keeps me bonded and protective of a certain theological model of the church local or Church universal. I am pretty free to evolve with G-ds plan for planet earth. But I do have certain Biblical convictions that I think that Mr Barna is missing in this book.

    Im not sure of Mr Barnas theological studies and background, but this text seems to major in Biblical references to explicit passages about what the church is and isnt. Theres a whole lot of implicit teaching that leads down a different path in describing church polity.

    In Mr Barnas vision of how the "revolution" is unfolding, he sees the majority of the "revolutionaries" operating outside of the historical church structure. Yet, much of the New Testament teaching on that structure is taught based on an understanding of what it already was in Jewish tradition. And that tradition was the synagogue.

    Next, Paul teaches about deacons and elders. Jesus taught in Matthew 18 about how to handle the sinfully rebellious. None of that teaching is possible in Mr Barnas "open structure" of the local church.

    Letters from Paul and the other New Covenant writers dont make sense with Mr Barnas lack of any structure in his vision of what the church should be. All of life has organization and rules. The local church is no different.

    Im sympathetic with Barnas vision of what the church is and should be. I cant argue with his thesis in any way when we examine where we are, and where we need to be. I agree that present church denominational setup and control can militate against the evolution he prophesies. But I dont agree with throwing the baby out with the bath water.

    How can I be accountable to other brethren unless there are those who are officially recognized as having the giftings who can disciple me? Where are the elders who can lay hands on those they recognize are called to certain ministries as the elders laid hands on Paul and sent him out? Where are those who have a depth of Scriptural knowledge that can keep His people from straying into cultish behavior?

    Stepping outside the established church may in some cases be the right thing to do. Its very difficult to "build on someone elses foundation." If my local congregation isnt operating in a Biblical manner to achieve the objectives that Barna is advocating, the I would suggest its time to move, but I would stop short of moving to a group of people that dont have the structures in place to to effect the Scriptural model of a local congregation.

    If I had any recommendations for George Barna, it would be to examine what I call the "missing theology." What is missing in the local congregation is COMMUNITY LIFE. Much of what George Barna is describing is that which cant possibly be accomplished unless an intimacy between believers is established that is much more than "hellos" and "good-byes" that are built around the Sunday morning services. Little in the New Testament can be operationally applied and lived without a serious community life that forces believers to be accountable to one another. Without community life, I cant confess my sins "one to another," and find the healing that James suggests is available in the Body dynamic.

    A simplistic viewpoint? Yes. But relationships are not simple. Relationship is the basic Biblical teaching on which all other theologies depend. Relationship on the vertical and the horizontal is why G-d sent His Messiah to save us, so to reconcile us to one another, and to Him. Only a return to the realities of relationship will accomplish what George Barna is looking for. Barna has the right answers, but it appears that his questions need to be reframed.

    With these caveats in place, I heartily recommend this book.
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    Reimagining Church: Pursuing the Dream of Organic Christianity


    Rate Points :5.0
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    Customer ReviewsAwesome!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
    A fresh look at the Bible w/o all the traditions of man. This was an awesome, paradigm-shattering, sacred cow-BBQing book! Most of all - freeing!!! Thanks for your boldness, Frank!
    Perhaps the Best Book on Church Practices
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    Ive read a lot of books on church renewal and church reformation, but this one is probably the best. Each chapter explains that the practices of the church are based in the nature of God and the eternal relationship between Father, Son, and Spirit. The author then gives practical examples of his own experience in what he calls organic churches. Scripture is used throughout. The first sections deals with meetings and community life. The second section deals with leadership and authority. There is a great appendix that addresses all common objections and scripture verses that are often used out of context. The approach this book takes is unique and its one that helped me to understand the church in a new light.

    Awesome book!
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    Did you read Pagan Christianity? Now that your head is full of all that information,what do you do with it? Was it information overload.

    Reimagining Church takes it another step! It actually tells you the "now what?".

    If you like your little world to stay the same, Do not read this book.
    If you do not like to be challenged, Do not read this book.
    If you are content with the status quo, Do not read this book.

    If you are ready to be a revolutionary, by all means, READ this book!

    This information will squash any sacred cows you are holding on to.

    Thanks Frank for being a catalyst. Thanks for the challenge. Thanks for obeying the voice of the Lord!
    The best book on organic churches on the market!
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    The term "organic church" first entered my ecclesiological vocabulary with Christian A. Schwarz book Natural Church Development (Churchsmart Resources, 1996). Now in its seventh edition, Schwarz book introduced many of us to a type of church growth that was natural -- organic.

    Frank Viola is an influential leader in the modern House/Organic/Simple Church movement, and as such, has written a number of books encouraging readers to reexamine what it means to be the church. Violas latest book, Reimagining Church, may be his best yet. The book is written for the nonprofessional for people who are leaving or are considering leaving more traditional forms of church. This is a strength, in my judgment, and will insure a wide readership. Violas insights are accessible to everyone, unlike much missional church literature today, which is often written for seminary-trained church leaders.

    This is good because Viola has much to say. Viola has spent some twenty years in simple or organic churches, and has some incredibly keen insights into how these churches can and should function. Issues of leadership, relationships, sacraments, church unity, decision-making and more are addressed frankly and thoughtfully. There is real wisdom in this book -- wisdom born of experience.

    In my judgment, this book represents the best-articulated case for simple or organic churches Ive read. The chapter on church unity is, in my opinion, worth the price of the book, and confirms something Ive been thinking about for a while now. In my denomination (Churches of Christ), we have always said, or at least implied, that unity must be based on a common interpretation of Scripture. Obviously that hasnt worked out too well. If anything, weve become even more divided. Churches of Christ are often regarded as some of the most schismatic Christians on the landscape.

    While I wouldnt argue for "agreeing to disagree" or "lowest common denominator Christianity," there must be a better way. Ive thought a lot recently that perhaps unity might be much more easily achieved in a smaller setting, within a family trying diligently to listen to God and do what he says. Viola tells the most wonderful story (pp. 132-33) about a group he was a part of made up of charismatics and (!) Church of Christ-ers. Once they surrendered their agendas to God and allowed God to re-teach them about the Holy Spirit, they achieved a remarkable unity, while retaining a wonderful respect for the authority of Scripture. I cant imagine this kind of thing happening nearly as well in an institutional church. Perhaps unity is more achievable in simple church settings than anywhere else.

    Violas discussion of leadership is a breath of fresh air as well, and would easily be reproducible anywhere in any situation, unlike many top-heavy leadership development models.

    There is deep, rich food in this book, and should be read by anyone who finds themselves disillusioned with traditional churches. One of the most common questions people at this stage ask is, "What does house/simple/organic church look like?" Frank Viola believes there really is a better way, and this book does a great job of showing us what that looks like.
    Amazing book!
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    This is an amazing book! I read "Crazy Love" and "The Shack" and all three books are incredible. My view of God and the church is so different now. I wish every Christian would read these three books together.
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    A Masterpiece in Narrative Ecclesiology

    Watch the New Testament come alive! Understand Gods Word like never before!

    The New Testament is often hard to understand. A major reason is because it is not arranged in chronological order. Pauls letters, for example, are arranged by size rather than chronologically. This makes the New Testament a bit like a Chinese puzzle! For this reason, one famous Bible scholar said that reading the New Testament letters is like hearing one end of a phone conversation. The book you hold in your hands reconstructs the other end so that you can understand virtually every word.

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    Customer ReviewsThis truly brings the New Testament alive
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    This is an amazing read, I couldnt put it down. I now feel that I actually KNOW Paul, Peter, and all of the TRUE apostles in a personal way. To then read Pagan Christianity as a follow on has been enlightening to say the least. I thought I understood more than I did but am now delighted to feel so much more properly informed, with better understanding about the letters written, when and why. I fully reccomend it.

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    I had bought the other book - Pagan Christianity - from the author and I thought it was the best until I picked up this book. Truly an awesome book. If you had been confused regarding the epistles regarding the context, background, etc -- this book is for you. It tells a story (story from Acts) and takes you through the entire New Testament in order (except the Gospels because that is totally different work). After reading this book, you will look at the epistles in a totally different way.

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    This book presents some information that is more than valuable for His true church. I really recommend reading this book and the others by Frank Viola. Hope it doesnt hurt your denominational feelings but, instead draws you to Christ.
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    This book is great! it will bless all who want to find for long time unanswered doubts.
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    Brilliant book-Frank does it again! After reading the other reviews there isnt much left to say apart from the fact that after reading this you will find that you understand and empathise with all the people in the New Testament so much more-they literally spring to life as you read through.You will understand WHY they did and said the things that dont seem to make much sense to us in the 21st.Century.Cant wait to meet them!(well most of them anyway)
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    Label :Crossway Books
    Manufacturer :Crossway Books
    ProductGroup :Book
    Studio :Crossway Books
    Publisher :Crossway Books
    EAN :9781581348064
    Price :$25.00USD
    Lowest Price :$15.68USD
    Customer ReviewsDifferent roles, Equal value
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :1
    I havent finished this book yet, however Im learning a lot from it.
    In many ways the material confirms my own position on these matters.
    But the clear Scriptural references that are given are very helpful in explaining the basic thoughts.
    I can recommend this book and I hope it will help many people with the aspect of male leadership both in the family as well as in the church.
    Im very pleased that it makes it very clear that it is not a matter of playing the boss, but instead stresses the special responsibilities the man has towards women in general and his wife and children specifically.

    Not Biblical according to original Greek texts, grammar and Bible context.
    Rating Point :1 Helpful Point :4
    Please get yourself a copy of the DVD set - "Women in Ministry, silenced or set free" - by MMoutreach (available at Amazon or MMoutreach).

    For a TRUE and thorough Bible study on this subject, please view "Women in Ministry, silenced or set free" - by MMoutreach.
    Very thorough, and examines this subject from Genesis onwards......

    In these DVDs, many teachings and opinions from the Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood are clearly challenged, and absolutely refuted by thorough scriptural studies of the original manuscripts in the greek and the original grammar.

    These are done in absolute context, and are compared with the teachings of the entire Bible - so that the truth of this matter rings out loud and clear to anyone who will seek to know it.
    Great shape and quick shipping
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    The book arrived in great shape in a very timely fashion. Thanks!
    Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: A Response to Evangelical Feminism
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    Very interesting but lots of words-I am not done reading it yet. Well written and John Piper is one of my favorite authors so I know it will be great.
    Very good book that refutes the errors of evangelical feminism
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :7
    Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood is a much needed response to the 20 and 21st century evangelical church disregarding the clear commands of Scripture. It seems as though a whole cottage industry of Evangelical feminist publications has been established to try to argue against what the Bible so clearly states - that God created both men and women in His own image(so that they both have worth and equal value), BUT He also created them different and with different roles to complement each other and in the home and in the church God established that men should lovingly lead. Gods created order is a good order, the feminism of our day has distorted that order, but Gods command and order stands true in every generation, men are to lead in the family and men are to lead and teach in the assembled church (woman are not prohibited from teaching children or other woman). This book provides a good vision and defense of, what on the face of it, to most Bible readers is clear and a scholarly refutation of those who deny this order.
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    The Church (Contours Of Christian Theology)

    The Church (Contours of Christian Theology)

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    Clowney addresses a variety of contemporary concerns: worship, mission, church and culture, church and state, the ministry of women, baptism and the Lords Supper, tongues and prophecy, signs and wonders. He draws on decades of thinking and teaching about the church as well as from committed leadership and ministry within the church.
    Rate Points :4.5
    Binding :Paperback
    Label :InterVarsity Press
    Manufacturer :InterVarsity Press
    ProductGroup :Book
    Studio :InterVarsity Press
    Publisher :InterVarsity Press
    EAN :9780830815340
    Price :$22.00USD
    Lowest Price :$13.72USD
    Customer ReviewsAn Excellent Examination of the Churchs Nature and Mission
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :5
    Clowney sets out in 290 pages to address the issues of the churchs "abiding nature and mission." This he accomplishes, addressing every facet of each of these categories, typically by juxtaposing Reformed theology with the most prevalent error of today in a given area. This has two results: to teach the reader what the Bible teaches, but also to bring to light fascinating details of, for example, the syncretism of the World Council of Churches, or the misinterpretation of Acts of the charismatics. The image of the church Clowney presents is probably unfamiliar to most Christians, as elements such as church discipline, proper worship, and a correct doctrine of the spiritual gifts are sadly lacking today, especially in my own Southern Baptist denomination.

    Clowneys work is not incredibly detailed, but references a great many other works. For the seminarian or pastor, it is sufficient to grasp a basic understanding of what the church is, what it should be, and where it has fallen into error or misunderstanding. It is also suitable for the lay person (in fact, I would recommend it).

    The binding is, of course, paperback, and seems sturdy and of good quality. My copy shows very little wear after its first thorough reading. I found only one glaring typographical error (bottom of pg. 283). I understand the economics of paperback publishing, but this work deserves a hard cover.

    A Tiring Exercise
    Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :2
    The author presents a doctrinal overview of the church, setting forth its attributes, marks and ministry before dealing with such issues as leadership, women in the church, the use and abuse of supernatural gifts and the question of church sacraments.

    While admiring the artful and comprehensive way in which Clowney sets forth his subject matter, I personally found too much of the book to be a tiring exercise in the retelling and listing of various doctrines of the church. That saddened me, first because I had found the authors book on preaching Christ in the Old Testament to be such a delightful breath of fresh air and also because a study of the church ought to be an exciting and invigorating topic. It seemed to me that, in these early chapter, Clowney gave us the doctrine of the church in the same timeworn generalities that systematic theologies have done in the past. All too often, I found these generalities to be divorced from the context in which this doctrine lives and breathes as it is given to us in the Scriptures. A book on systematic theology always runs this risk and my own experience in reading the book underscored that inherent danger.

    On the other hand, Clowneys keen sense of the history of the church put flesh onto the principles set forth so that we were able to see how they had impacted the church in both ancient times as well as in recent history. I found those comments that traced the actions of the World Council of Churches particularly enlightening as I had not previously paid a great deal of attention to the actions of that group.

    The authors treatment of the question of the gifts of prophecy in the church is of particular relevance in many of todays churches. He presents the views of his former student, Wayne Grudem, and a critique of those views is added almost as an afterthought.
    Christians - Please Buy This Book!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :13
    In our culture, the church is almost irrelevant in the eyes of many Christians. It ultimately becomes a consumer item, and and people choose to attend the one that meets their "needs" the best. Dr. Clowney, a gifted scholar, gentle spirit, and dedicated churchman, has written an important work on what the church IS according to Scripture. Dr. Clowney, an ordained minister in the PCA, does not argue that any one denomination is the most biblical, instead, he shows what the Lord has called His church to be.

    "If the church is to stand against the gates of hell, it must know its own divine charter, its bond to Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spiritual power of its calling. For the church to be the church in the year 2000, it must be more than seeker-friendly it must be Seeker-sent, thrust forth by the Lord to bear his gospel of the cross to the peoples." (from the preface).

    Dr. Clowney deals with both the theological foundations of the church, and many issues that are controversial in Christendom today. But his arguments are Biblical, and his tone is gracious. Give this book a chance, and let the Lord use it to give you a greater love for the bride of Christ, his body- the church!

    Gods Grace Makes a Glorious Church
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :14
    Clowneys book The Church is a work of theological art. In it, Clowney paints deep and "artistic" images of the church using her historical beliefs and many Biblical texts.
    Recently a very good friend of mine left the Protestant church and joined the Roman Catholic church. In my discussions with him over the years he mulled over his decision, the beauty of the Church seemed to take precedence in his mind. In his final decision, the Roman Catholic church best represented the beauty and doctrine found in the Bible. Before he converted, he mentioned some discussions he had in a class with a well known Protestant church leader. He requested the Protestant definition of the church. In the end, he was not satisfied with the answer. I wish he had read this book before he switched as I think he would have seen a representation of the church that was both true and beautiful.
    One of the things my friend did not do will with, in my estimation, is dealing with the polemics between Protestants and Catholics. He did not like polemical arguments, tended to avoid them, and when he did engage them, he found that popular Protestant arguments did not accurately represent true Roman Catholic doctrine. As a result, he would often defend the Roman Catholic perspective.
    One reason I like this book is that Clowney deals with a number of controversial topics without (for the most part) using polemical arguments. It makes for an attractive and positive presentation of the Protestant doctrine of the church. He deals with issues such as whether Peter is "the rock", whether women should be deacons, and other "hot topics", with clarity, conviction, and charity. Clowney bears his sword and deals with error, but does not malign his opponents before doing battle. As I reader, I found I was in awe of the way he wielded the sword, and hardly even noticed that he left his opponent in tatters. The one striking exception to this non-polemic presentation is his discussion on the doctrine of his former student and friend Wayne Grudem in a discussion of the continued relvance of prophecy today.
    Overall, Clowneys "The Church" is an excellent theological book that motivates his readers to work for the the unity and purity of the church. Not overwhelming or unnecessarily negative, it helps Christians who love the Church to see the magnificent bride God is preparing for His Son. It helps to keep us on track for the most important things in this world.
    theological but understandable book on the church
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    This is a theological book on the doctrine of the church. But dont let that scare you. It is not so "theological" that a layperson cant read and understand it. The author is a covenant theologian, but even if you are dispensational the book is still very worthwhile. I especially liked the chapters on speaking in tongues and women in ministry. He covered these controversial issues in a thorough and precise way. I will definitely keep this book on my shelf as a reference source.
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