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EMA books
This year's EMA sees the launch of some new books which are so good I want to mention them in advance. One of these is DayOne's superb new coffee table book Evidence for the Bible. I've been privileged to see some proofs of this book and it's a monster. I love that the DayOne website even has a new category on it "Coffee Table Books". Each page of this book by Brian Edwards and EMA regular Clive Anderson is devoted to a particular find that backs up the Bible's story.
Of course, ultimately, believing the word of God is a question of faith (Heb 11.2), but – given that it is true – we should not be surprised to find treasures in the historical world backing up the Bible's authenticity. This book works in two significant ways:
- first it encourages believers. Read this book, flick through it, dip into it and you cannot help but be encouraged to see how what you have long believed to be true is backed up by archeological finds. It should be on a Christian's coffee table for that purpose!
- second it challenges unbelievers. I can see that working in a couple of ways. Have it at your house and people will dip into it. Are you a doctor? Put it in the waiting room. Or you could actually buy someone a copy. I think it will be effective as an apologetic tool – much like you might give someone a Keller book.
It's beautifully produced and illustrated and I'm very happy to commend it. It's normally £25 (and good value for what it is at that). For £18 at the EMA it's a steal. Buy two!