Review of The Attributes of God by Arthur W. Pink

A.W. Pink is considered by many to be one of the 20th century's finest biblical expositors. His works on both Old Testament and New Testament themes are widely regarded and continue to be in demand. No less worthy are his theological works. His Sovereignty of God is the standard work on the subject and is characterised by scrupulous faithfulness to scripture.

The Attributes of God maintains Pink's usual high standards. In seventeen short chapters the perfections of God are concisely but accurately outlined. Each chapter is marked by a simplicity of style which renders the work accessible to the layman, but the depth of thought and breadth of scriptural knowledge exhibited commends the book to the more serious bible student.

This book may read in one sitting but it may be of more useful as a daily devotional. Subjects such as the decrees of God, the holiness of God, and the grace of God deserve to be slowly ingested and savoured. A book such as this will help the Christian to meditate upon these grand themes and in become like the Psalmist whose 'delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night'.

Highly recommended.

Review of The First Cadfael Omnibus by Ellis Peters.

This omnibus edition finds Ellis Peters' Benedictine monk Brother Cadfael investigating three complicated medieval murders.
The stories are absorbingly well-written and Cadfael is a very amiable detective. The life of a twelfth century English monastery is vividly brought to life and provides a solid framework for what are essentially medieival whodunnits.
Of the three novels in this edition, the first, 'A Morbid Taste For Bones', is the best but all three are entertaining reads.
Recommended.