After years of reading books that reference Christian writers like Clement and Bernard of Clairvaux, this Cliff Notes style booklet provided just what I needed -- an introduction to classic Christian references from the Didache to Billy Graham. It stimulated my interest enough to read Watchman Nee and Bonaventure, Andrew Murray and Sheldon. This has provided quite a boost to my devotional life and day-to-day fellowship with the Lord.

I had been looking for a nice psalter to function as a sort of book of hours and this edition of the Book of Psalms was exaclty what I wanted. It's a nice size - only slightly larger than an average paperback - and each psalm begins with a large, illuminated letter taken from a medieval manuscript. These manuscripts are cited in a short, simple form at the very end of the text. Although not all of the citations contain dates, the source manuscripts seem to range from the 10th through the 16th centuries. All in all a beautiful copy of the psalter for anyone who is interested in medieval manuscripts.

This book has one of hte most beautiful presentations of the Psalms. Adapted from the King James Version of the Bible, the Psalms are poetic and simple to read through. The beatuiful Celtic reproduction enhance the reading experience. A must have for any Biblical collector.

There's nothing on the cover to indicate that this is anything but a fun, creative children's story with beguiling illustrations. But it soon takes a hard right turn into religious propaganda, very heavy handed and manipulative. Only for those who are trying to make their kids grow up fundamentalist. Whatever happened to stimulating youngster's imaginations and letting them think for themselves?

Adam Racoon and the Flying Machine is a good adventerous book that relates to the lives of children. Sometimes it's hard for children to do what may be best in life. I think this book helps children have a better understanding about their relationships with jesus and the adults around them.

Another great book in the Parables for Kids series. It is wonderful to help children see that in every instance, the Bible really does show us the way to go. This book helps children realize that to go the right way, they need to keep the right focus throughout life. And, that focus should always be on God and His Word, the Bible.

It takes nerve to give the Psalms of David only one star, but I actually bought this book as a gift, but when it arrived I was horrified to find each page covered with the designs and original art of the editor, so intrusive that one could hardly find the printed words of the Psalms. And the artwork, obviously personally meaningful and fulfilling, certainly did not appeal to me. I returned the book, and finally bought an old, used Book of Psalms, just the words, no pictures.

The artwork was really the main reason I purchased this book. I think the story of Mr. Freemantle lovingly creating this gorgeous work of art for his wife is wonderfully sweet. I already have access to the Psalms through my Bible, but I have to say I enjoy the words even more when they are set in such a lovely format! The reason I am one star short of five is that I think the publisher could have squeezed out a bit more money for higher quality printing to really do this artwork justice. I was a bit disappointed by the small size of this book and the simplicity of the hardbound design. I have this book out in the family room and would love it even more in a more generous size with embossed leather cover and glossy pages that can open flat to really emphasize the delicate drawings of Mr. Freemantle. For the price, this is a nice book. I think it would make a nice gift when a sweet something is in order.

I'm thrilled to see this book back in print. I bought it 20 years ago and have continued to be inspired by the beautiful combination of God's word and Freemantle's artwork. I plan to give several copies as gifts.

This book is a great resource for the student of the Bible. If you're wanting an introduction into the controversy over the KJV, I'd suggest Cloud's "8 Myths of Modern Bible Versions" first.

"For Love of the Bible" is more of a compilation of biographical sketches and quotes (some quite extensive) from those involved on both sides of the issue. What I found really interesting was the inclusion of portions of writings from authors that today are difficult, if not impossible, for the average person to acquire.

One thing is for certain: after reading this book, I have much greater respect for the King James Version than I did before. While I've always been partial to it, now I more fully understand why. "King James Onlyism" is nothing new, and it certainly isn't the "off-the-wall" stance that many of its detractors portray it as.

Although some ignorant people say that there is no differene between Mr. Ruckman and Mr. Cloud, clearly those that know and have read can tell that there is a world of difference between their views on Bibliology. To lump them together is pure ignorance illustrated. Mr. Cloud is a well informed, and well read man on the issue of Bible Translation. He is not perfection and he does not claim to be so anyway. He is a man of God and is doing something to impact the lives of many who hold to the very promise of Jesus that His words will never pass away.

Dr. Cloud's book was well documented, quite thorough and very informative. Be assured that no statement in this book is hear-say. Excellent read.

This book is one of a series which I bought for consideration for a parents' group. I found them a bit conservative and not quite suitable for this particular audience. I got much more out of Parenting for Peace and Justice.

I and my nine year old daughter found this book to be very helpful in answering everyday questions that the traditional bible doesn't answer for children. The format is easy to read for children and the cartoons are a fun way to help them (and me!) to relate and remember the question and answer. Definately a winner for those who are seeking and want answers and for those who did not expect such unique questions from their children! A wonderful learning experience for parent and child.

Don't buy this book. It is a waste of good paper. If you are interested in Fuller's ramblings, buy Doug Kutilek's "Answer to David Otis Fuller: Fuller's Deceptive Treatment of Spurgeon Regarding the King James Version."

Fuller repeats the flawed arguments of KJV Onlyists and demonstrates that he is more interested in defending his ideas than his is in accurately discussing textual issues. Why do books like this ever get published?

Almost half of this collection of essays is the sanitized writing of Benjamin Wilkinson, a Seventh-Day Adventist Theologian and College Professor who first published his beliefs in a book entitled "Our Authorized Bible Vindicated" back in 1930. I say "sanitized" because Fuller, publishing "Which Bible?" for fundamentalist Baptists, didn't want them to know that the biggest portion of it was by a man they would regard as a heretic and so removed references to Ellen White and other Adventist allusions.

It isn't hard to sniff out the difference between real scholarship (whether one agrees with it or not) and junk scholarship (again whether one agrees or not). Fuller's first obligation, if he had wanted anybody to be open to the case he made, was to have been open about his sources.

For this and other reasons that will become obvious to all who make the habit of reading every side of a controversy, this book belongs on the shelf with tracts that deny the holocaust or claim Apollo 11 didn't land on the moon.

The author begins with the presupposition that the KJV is the best out there, and then goes on to seek evidence to justify the conclusion (which he probably reached before examining the evidence - hmmm.....). What is even more ridiculous is that he calls Justin Martyr and Clement of Alexandria Gnostics, which makes me laugh. The author is clinging to positions that he should not have ever embraced. Bottom line, if you want to know better the original texts, I would reccomend, like the reviewer below, to learn greek, and to pick up a UBS NT and a Septuagint for the OT, which is the greek translation of the OT. The apostles used the Septuagint, they quoted from it, and it's older than the Masoretic Text, which is the hebrew OT that we've got today.

This was a helpful book with lots of good questions and financially sound answers.

A well written Commentary by Davids; but lacks depth. After reading Davids, the serious reader will need to turn to other works on James, like Moo's Letter of James (Pillar) or Adamson's The Epistle of James (NICNT), to get a fuller meaning of the text.

Mr. Cloud has joined the club of the misinformed and written a book attacking Dr. White's "The King James Only Controversy" (an excellent book on the translation issues). I asked Dr. White about Cloud's book and he responded:

"Mr. Cloud has been offered numerous opportunities to make his case in public in debate, both on this [King James Onlyism] and on his anti-Reformed polemic, and refuses to do so. He has nothing new to add to what has already been shown to be without merit."

Dr. White has exposed the deceptions and poor scholarship of this crowd again and again (you can see several of his responses on his website at aomin.org). Why do you think Mr. Cloud is afraid to debate Dr. White?

Dr. White certainly seems to have evidence, history, and the facts on his side. He is also a man of God who has led many to Christ and is very active in battling the cults. The last resort of the prideful men who refuse to accept correction is inevitably the old name calling routine (usually "heretic" or "Satans serpent" or something to do with hissing).

If the naive "experts" out there promoting known errors & deceptions would just humble themselves for a minute, maybe we could end the insanity of forcing a 17th century translation on modern Americans who haven't the foggiest idea what words like astonied, bolled, chapiter, eyeservice, handstaves, hungerbitten, magnifical, nitre, phylacteries, sodpdoiler, winebibber, and wot just to name a few that do not even appear in my dictionary, even mean. Not to mention all of the perplexing phrases ("superfluity of naughtiness," "at your hand," "taken with the manner," and "in the gate", "compass about") and even common words that have changed definitions over the last several hundred years (readers, even pastors sometimes, THINK they know the definition, but they actually do not). God does not want confusion, he wants a clear presentation of the WHOLE truth, from Jesus Christ who died for our sins so that anyone that believes in him will be saved; to Revelation, and all the way back to Genesis. We should learn and love God's Word, and give it to EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, in the LANGUAGE THAT THEY SPEAK.

You will find the truth on the KJV controversy in Dr. Whites Book, carefully explained, and well documented for further study. Dr. White is rational enough to actually provide SOLID EVIDENCE for what he believes as opposed to the weak unconvincing arguments of the "Clouds" in this debate.

The reputable, excellent modern translations such as NIV, NKJV, and NASB all support the same fundamental doctrines as the King James translation but do so in a way that any modern American can fully comprehend.

Acutally, I've grown quite weary of the argument over whether or not God's Word is inerrent and inherent in King James' Version of the Bible. I have been studying the Bible for almost 30 years, notably using the King James Version as my main bible. However, it is ignorant and foolish to discount other VERSIONS (as is the KJV) of the Bible as being inferior or unworthy of use. Anyone who would claim that the Phillips, the Revised Standard or even the New KJV is inferior to the KJV, and that the KJV is the final authoritative translation and rules above all others, are idolators at best. The King James' Version was written for a certain generation. Some modern versions bring language up to date while preserving content most admirably and adequately. Finally, my brethren, is it not now most apparent that since the argument continues to rage, and the battle lines have been drawn so fiercely, that the teachings of Jesus have had little effect and affect on our characters? Does it surpass us, in our understanding, that the TRUE Word of God, exists not merely on paper spread with ink, but indeed and truly is the RHEMA, the Word that gives us life and makes us new again? If God, through His esteemed Word, teaches us, admonishes us and demostrates His love to us, then are we not to view that Word as the bond that permits us brotherhood and an element of peace? IS HIS WORD ALIVE IN YOU!?

Cloud points out the weak and innacurate arguments in James White's "The King James Only Controversy." Indeed, White didn't address much of the strong evidence against the "modern" versions--Cloud points this out.

While I do recommend this as the "other side of the coin" to anyone who has read White, I think there are some better and more informative choices out there too. Cloud has a couple of other books with vastly more information. I'd especially recommend "8 Myths of Modern Bible Versions."

One negative criticism I had of Cloud's book is that he spent about 30 pages (the whole book is only about 140!) describing in detail the heretical views of various individuals involved in the modern "evangelical" movement, and the wickedness of ecumenism. While I agree with Cloud 100%, I think much of what he was saying wasn't necessarily relevant to the topic of White's book. It could have been condensed into at least 10 pages, if not less. Much of what he was saying was, if memory serves correctly, verbatim out of some of his other writings.

The other thing I might mention is that it seemed at times Cloud was maybe a little strong in his PERSONAL criticism of White. I've read another book of White's, and in general I agree with him on a lot of things (except textual criticism, of course). I believe that White wrote his book with a sincere and caring (though misguided) heart. I think Cloud would probably disagree.