As "people of the Book," American evangelicals have also been people of books. In order to take the Word of God seriously, they have taken seriously the words of others, recognizing the vital importance of stimulating reading in the development of godly minds.
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2 [ Back ] Robert L. Cleath, "Read Your Way to Theological Literacy," Christianity Today, September 15, 1967, 32-34.
3 [ Back ] This is true. As far as we can remember, the longest book MR has recommended to its lay readers in the last year has been Louis Berkhof's 784-page Systematic Theology. -The Editors.
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5 [ Back ] Walter A. Elwell, "Books of Influence: The Choices of Church Leaders" Christianity Today, January 23, 1981, 24-25.
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8 [ Back ] Roger Nicole, "What Evangelicalism has Accomplished," Christianity Today, September 16, 1996, 31-34.
9 [ Back ] Michael G. Maudlin, "1993 Book Awards," Christianity Today, April 5, 1993, 27.
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Issue: "Has Evangelicalism Lost Its Voice?: The Movement and Its Media" Sept./Oct. 1997 Vol. 6 No. 5 Page number(s): 35-37
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