tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250717582024-03-14T07:24:44.405-05:00Ex LibrisHardecker's Book Recomendations (and Disclaimer)Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25071758.post-27303386464752378312022-01-14T19:19:00.009-05:002022-01-14T19:43:42.992-05:00A Book Review - "An Exegesis of Psalms 1-41" by Dr. Thomas Strouse, Th.D. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5Gm2-U31mosAPXNb0C4cly1kGeOvgZovZ-ggs-WuRSpr_Q6lqaJHY6_gExzBs1gl8zXAZq0D4kjps-po4XCmQRQ3YIiugi_WcINWv1OMpmjhTTWUtCNUD4df8jdulKPy7AwwbKS6q5rrfrh2gGlnqcJXIRdH973BLnwsZ1jbB9q_X40C3Tg=s475" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="304" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5Gm2-U31mosAPXNb0C4cly1kGeOvgZovZ-ggs-WuRSpr_Q6lqaJHY6_gExzBs1gl8zXAZq0D4kjps-po4XCmQRQ3YIiugi_WcINWv1OMpmjhTTWUtCNUD4df8jdulKPy7AwwbKS6q5rrfrh2gGlnqcJXIRdH973BLnwsZ1jbB9q_X40C3Tg=s320" width="205" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"An Exegesis of Psalms 1-41" by Dr. Thomas Strouse, Pastor of Bible Baptist Church (BBC), Cromwell, CT and Professor Emeritus at the Bible Baptist Theological Seminary (BBTS), Cromwell, CT. The seminary operates under the authority of BBC. Dr. Strouse mentions in the Acknowledgement page that during the years 2002-2005 he wrote this commentary on BOOK 1 of the Psalter and taught the results of his study and work to the Adult Sunday School class (of a previous church). The members were instrumental in enhancing this book through their contributions via comments, observations, suggestions and corrections, including some who financially contributed towards the publication of this book.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Strouse' observations are based upon the study of the preserved Hebrew text (The Masoretic Text). While most Bible commentaries neglect the inspired headings, Dr. Strouse' work builds upon each title and provides a historical and Scriptural background for each of the Titled Psalms.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first 16 pages offers a short introduction to the book of Psalms. He explains the names and divisions of Psalms, the authorship and date, the Titled and Untitled Psalms, the Nature of Hebrew poetry including figures of speech, literary structure, and the theology of Psalms. The rest of the book from pages 17 to 369 is an exposition of each of the 41 Psalms which composes BOOK 1 of 5 books or divisions of the Psalter. It is loaded with great information linking many of the Psalms to the life and times of David. The footnotes are copious but incisive (there are 923 footnotes). Pages 371 to 373 contains the Bibliography.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have read other Bible commentaries in conjunction with Dr. Strouse's book (example, Vangemeren's "Psalms" - Expositor's Bible Commentary - Revised Edition; Kidner's "Psalms 1-72" - Tyndale O.T. Commentaries; Alden's "Psalms Vol. 1 Songs of Devotion" - Everyman's Bible Commentary; Sorenson's "The Book of Psalms" - Understanding the Bible series) and I have found Dr. Strouse's work to be exceptional. First, because it is Biblical in approach and substance (meaning he receives the word of God as such and avoids the ditch of textual criticism), and second because he is insightful in bringing out the content and context of each Psalm. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Strouse's book is 373 pages of good reading.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">(c) 2006, Thomas Strouse; Emmanuel Baptist Theological Press.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25071758.post-34615168514514974752021-02-18T20:16:00.000-05:002021-02-18T20:16:00.852-05:00Baptist Bible Study Bulletin #2 - Bible Dictionaries<p><br /></p><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" title="Baptist Bible Study Bulletin 2" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/429126532/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-cAyXeexEDlFisLOLA4dT" data-auto-height="false" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" scrolling="no" width="400" height="600" frameborder="0"></iframe><p style=" margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block;" ><a title="View Baptist Bible Study Bulletin 2 on Scribd" href="https://www.scribd.com/document/429126532/Baptist-Bible-Study-Bulletin-2#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;">Baptist Bible Study Bulletin 2</a> by <a title="View Bill Hardecker's profile on Scribd" href="https://www.scribd.com/user/31663394/Bill-Hardecker#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;">Bill Hardecker</a></p>Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25071758.post-38399115393691302062021-02-01T04:05:00.004-05:002021-02-01T04:15:22.942-05:00A Reading Recommendation: "The Christian on the Mount" by Thomas Watson<p>Thomas Watson is a master theologian and writer. Naturally, there is the need to look beyond the more egregious aspects of his Puritan theology but as to the substance of his materials very few authors can write with such depth in a short amount of space - and for me, Watson is like nearly gold in every line, imho. His treatise "The Christian on the Mount" was published in 1660 and remains a great and practical read on the subject of Christian meditation. There are a couple of electronic versions of this work online, and there are print options as well. Just search for it. </p><p>Original book title: "<u>The Christian on the Mount; or a Treatise concerning Meditation; wherein the necessity, usefulness, and excellency of Meditation are at large discussed</u>." (You just gotta love them long titles - it was the style back then).</p><p>Table of Contents:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>The Proposition Asserted</li><li>The Nature of Meditation</li><li>Meditation is a Duty</li><li>How Meditation Differs from Memory</li><li>How Meditation Differs from Study</li><li>The Subjects of Meditation</li><li>The Necessity of Meditation</li><li>Reason Why So Few Godly Christians</li><li>Use of Reproof</li><li>Use of Exhortation</li><li>Objections Answered</li><li>Concerning Occasional Meditations</li><li>The Most Fitting Time for Meditation</li><li>How Long Christians Should Mediate</li><li>The Usefulness of Meditation</li><li>The Excellence of Meditation</li><li>Divine Motives to Meditation</li><li>Rules Concerning Meditation</li></ol><p></p>Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25071758.post-49330768761420375152021-01-06T19:32:00.004-05:002021-01-06T19:33:51.963-05:00Baptist Bible Study Bulletin #9 - Bible Atlas/Geography<p> </p><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" title="Baptist Bible Study Bulletin #9" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/436781538/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-lDY00V7IOgVE6sIDrY6D" data-auto-height="false" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" scrolling="no" width="400" height="600" frameborder="0"></iframe><p style=" margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block;" ><a title="View Baptist Bible Study Bulletin #9 on Scribd" href="https://www.scribd.com/document/436781538/Baptist-Bible-Study-Bulletin-9#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;">Baptist Bible Study Bulleti...</a> by <a title="View Bill Hardecker's profile on Scribd" href="https://www.scribd.com/user/31663394/Bill-Hardecker#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;">Bill Hardecker</a></p>Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25071758.post-30411750930971627472020-07-20T10:06:00.000-05:002020-07-20T10:06:31.673-05:00Systematic Theologies<br /><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-size-adjust: none; font: 14px helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin: 12px auto 6px;"><br /></p><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_13514" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/469791146/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-9l3OlDG7yDT6jUj8mJ64" title="Baptist Bible Study Bulletin #14" width="400"></iframe>Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25071758.post-66140974195747753952020-07-17T08:12:00.001-05:002020-07-17T08:31:21.561-05:00Old and New Testament Introductions<div style="display: block; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto;">
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I certainly prefer the older commentaries any day over the newer ones, but I do look at newer commentaries when studying the Bible. These are modern-day commentary sets that I have found to be useful. As usual, Bible commentaries are the last step or final consultation after one has done his own study of the Bible text. In the end, their comments are as good as yours, except that they bring a wealth of studied insights into cultural, historical, linguistic, and theological perspectives. However, when the commentary contradicts plainly what the Bible says or teaches, then we correct the commentary and not the Bible. Purchasing an entire set is expensive and often not the best way to obtain a good library. Sets produced by multiple contributors cannot be uniform, therefore, some authors/titles naturally exceed others making their works distinguished, however, I do not intend to single out any particular recommendations in this article. My short list of recommended modern-day Bible commentaries reflect those that are generally accepted by the wider conservative evangelical readership. It is no surprise to find views that either implicitly or explicitly espouse higher and/or lower text criticisms. This is the scourge on scholasticism which was brought about the Enlightenment period and has metastasized into post-post modernity. Thankfully, the Bible itself having been providentially preserved by God allows us to know how to decipher truth from error. And now onto the sets:</div>
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<b>Crossway Classic Commentaries</b> (CCC; Crossway; J.I. Packer/A. McGrath). Edited for popular readership, but still good. Reformed. How they manage to crunch Owen’s 11 Vol. on Hebrews into one volume is mysterious. Adapted/abridged for wide-spread readership of the classics. (1993 – 2001)<br />
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<b>Expositor’s Bible Commentary</b> (EBC; Zondervan; F.E. Gaebelein). 12 vol. set, 1970-80’s. Has a one volume set, not recommended: “The NIV Bible Commentary.” The entire set was based on the NIV but had some excellent works and not so excellent contributions, too. Hints of higher criticism pepper this work. Tends toward pre-millennialism (that’s a good thing).<br />
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<b>Expositor’s Bible Commentary</b> <b>Revised Edition</b> (EBCR; Zondervan; T. Longman III/D Garland). Similar to above except newer. (2005)<br />
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<b>New American Commentary</b> (NAC; Broadman & Holman; E. R. Clendenen, gen. ed.) – NIV based, Southern Baptist. (1991 - )<br />
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<b>New International Commentary O.T./N.T.</b> (NICOT/NICNT; Eerdmans) – most recommended by the broader evangelical camp. (1970 - )<br />
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<b>NIV Application Commentary</b> (NIVAC; Zondervan) – user friendly. Attempts to deal with the text in context and make current/relevant applications (“bridging the gap”). Contributors theological perspective peppers this work. (1994 - )<br />
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<b>New Testament Commentary</b> (NTC; Baker; Hendricksen/Kistamaker) – Expository, Interesting takes on theologically loaded terms. Useful insights on culture. Reformed. (ca. 2002)<br />
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<b>Pillar New Testament Commentary</b> (PNTC; Eerdmans; Carson) – similar to NICNT. Focused on exegesis (critical text, though) and theology. Very little application. Technical discussions land in the footnotes on purpose. (ca. 2013)<br />
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<b>Preaching the Word</b> (PTW; Crossway; R. Kent Hughes, gen. ed.) – Modern-day devotional/Homiletical commentary. Verbose but good. Master wordsmiths, many useful illustrations. (1990 – 2013)<br />
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<b>Reformed Expository Commentary</b> (REC; P&R; Ryken, etc.) – similar to PTW (Hughes). Modern-day devotional commentary. (2005 – 2013)<br />
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<b>Tyndale O.T. and N.T. Commentaries</b> (TOTC/TNTC; IVP & Eerdmans; Wiseman &) – worthy set from (1964 - ) .A major rework was accomplished. Expositional, critical text advocates, but useful. (2004)<br />
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<b>Word Communicator’s Commentary</b> (WCC; Nelson, prev. Word) – mixed bag. Useful for sermon prep. Esp. with introducing a text or segues. Renamed: The Preacher’s Commentary (1990).<br />
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<b>Welwyn Commentary Series</b>. (WCS; Evangelical Press, Britain) – easy read, practical for Pastors and Sunday School teachers. (1979 – 2011)<br />
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<u><b>Single-Author sets</b></u>:<br />
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<b>Analytical Bible Expositor</b> (27 vol.) – (Scripture Truth Book Company) – by John G. Butler – Expositional annotations, great outlines, practical applications. This set comes from a Fundamental Baptist perspective. (2018)<br />
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<b>Bible Exposition Commentary</b> (IVP; Warren Wiersbe). N.T. “Be series” included. Popular and useful. (2007 – 2009)<br />
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<b>Boice’s Expositional Commentaries</b> (27 Vol.) – (JMBEC; Baker Books; James M. Boice). – Easy read, but great lessons, illustrations, & applications. (1972 – 2001)<br />
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<b>Daily Study Bible</b> (N.T. 18 Vol.) by William Barclay. – Insights into culture and applications abound. Weakness is liberal/critical interpretations with the four gospels. (Westminster John Knox Press; ca. 1993).<br />
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<b>John Phillips Commentary Series</b> – (27 Vol.) – (Kregel pub.) - Excellent for pastors and teachers. Helpful outlines and great illustrations. (ca. 1970, republished around 2001).<br />
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<b>Interpretation of the New Testament</b> – (14 vols.) also known as Lenski’s Commentary on the N.T. (Augsburg; R.C.H. Lenski). [ca. 1930] – classic conservative Lutheran commentary, but a critical text proponent. $$$ but insightful. (1934 – 2008)<br />
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<b>Understanding the Bible</b> (11 Vol.) – (Northstar Ministries; David Sorenson) – Top-flight set from an Independent, Fundamental, Baptist perspective. Dispensationalist/KJB-based. If you must have a set, this is one to get. (2005)<br />
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<b><u>Single-Volume sets</u></b>:<br />
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<b>Baker Commentary on the Bible</b> by Walter Elwell. - based on the NIV. (Baker Books; 2000)<br />
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<b>Bible Believer’s Commentary: 2nd Edition</b> by William McDonald. (Thomas Nelson; 2016) – evangelical, dispensational.<br />
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<b>Bible Knowledge Commentary: O.T & N.T.</b> by John Walvoord/Roy Zuck. (Victor Books; 1985) – dispensational.<br />
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<b>IVP Bible Background Commentary</b>: O.T. (John Walton, 2000) and N.T. (Craig Keener, 2nd edition, 2014) – helpful insights into culture, and history. (IVP Academic)<br />
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I would like to see <b>David Cloud</b> and <b>Thomas Strouse</b> produce more Bible Commentaries. Bro. Cloud comes from an Fundamentalist Baptist perspective and his materials reads more like a pastoral commentary, and Bro. Strouse comes from a Biblicist Baptist perspective and his commentaries reads more like a technical commentary. Their respective commentaries can be viewed in their web-pages look up <a href="https://www.wayoflife.org/publications/" target="_blank">Way of Life</a> for Cloud and <a href="http://www.bbc-cromwell.org/publications.shtml" target="_blank">Bible Baptist Publications</a> for Strouse. It appears that they are both involved in on-going writing projects. Also, I want to mention that select verse-by-verse commentaries are authored by <i>Donald Waite</i> (Bible for Today), an Independent, Fundamental, Baptist well-known for his defense of the King James Bible and its traditional text basis. Beyond this listing, I also want to mention the works of <i>E.L. Bynum</i>, <i>Robert Sargent</i> & <i>Gary Prisk</i>, <i>Stewart Custer</i>, <i>D. Edmond Hiebert</i>, and <i>Homer Kent, Jr</i>. - these names have written Bible commentaries and/or similar works or studies on individual Bible books. They do not share the same Biblical/Theological perspectives among each other but they are commendable in their research, insights, and materials.</div>
Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25071758.post-12415940970739805662018-12-17T07:03:00.001-05:002018-12-17T21:27:56.248-05:00Recommendations for Personal Devotional Readings<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">(These recommendations are arranged in no particular order)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The Poor Man’s Morning and Evening Portions</b> by Robert Hawker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> “<i>There is always such a savor of the Lord Jesus Christ in Dr. Hawker that you cannot read him without profit</i>.” (C.H. Spurgeon on Hawker in Commenting and Commentaries). There’s just no better description of Hawker’s writings and this devotional delivers just that. The earliest publication that I could find was in 1845. No doubt there are several editions available whether in print or online. Hawker was an ordained Anglican priest, but his devotional surpasses the spirituality of contemporary Protestantism. It is a great thing that the “Enlightenment” bore zero influence over his writings. I doubt very many devotionals, if any, could ever match Hawker’s Christ-centered meditations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Morning and Evening</b> by Charles Spurgeon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Need I say more? Originally written to aid in the family altar, this devotional was first published in 1865. “Morning by Morning,” and “Evening by Evening” were two separate books but thankfully, they are combined, and some editions are even updated for an easier reading experience. Spurgeon was a Particular Baptist pastor, and prolific writer. His devotional is very similar to Hawkers and is just as spiritually enriching.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Voices from the Past Vol. 1</b> by Richard Rushing</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Rushing has done a masterful job compiling materials from 23 Puritans. He edited and arranged their writings for a daily devotional reading. Here is a modern masterpiece (published in 2009 by Banner of Truth) of great meditations from those who sought to “purify the Church of England.” I have not read the sequel but if it is like the treasury of vol. 1, I have no reason to think it would disappoint.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Daily Light</b> (New Testament readings) and <b>Morning Light</b> (Old Testament readings) by Dave Olson</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Olson’s works are extremely helpful for every Christian. Both devotionals are loaded with practical insights that edify the believer towards godliness. The recommended Bible reading portions built into the devotionals will allow the reader to read through the Bible in proportion throughout the year. It is published by help4upublications.com. Dave Olson is an independent Baptist, and he serves the missions director at Fairhaven Baptist Church, Chesterton, IN. He also teaches in the church’s Bible College.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The Two Year Bible Reading Plan</b> by Jeff Voegtlin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Jeff Voegtlin's Two Year Bible reading plan infuses a great daily dose of the O.T. and N.T. in a paragraph format with minor editing for ease of reading. Besides reading online, anyone can receive an email feed of this reading plan by signing up on his website (click on the Reading tab). Jeff Voegtlin is an independent Baptist, and serves as Associate Pastor of Fairhaven Baptist Church, Chesterton, IN and Dean of Education in the church's Bible College.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden</b> by Charles Spurgeon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> This book is a storehouse of both spiritual and practical instructions cloaked in word-pictures or illustrations. Spurgeon would read Thomas Manton's sermons and other writings and be constantly struck with his "solid, sensible instruction forcibly delivered." And beside Manton's highlighted excerpts, the Prince of Preachers would add his own thoughts, making this Puritan Paperback a double-masterpiece. It is illustrations, meditations, prayers, admonitions, exhortations that provide so much reflection as multifarious as a well-kept garden. Originally published back in 1883 but re-published and edited for ease of reading in 2017 by the Banner of Truth.</span><br />
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Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25071758.post-39766189288663319662018-04-27T19:14:00.001-05:002018-04-28T01:04:28.503-05:00A Book Evaluation: Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible</i></b>. By Mark
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The sole case against the regular use of the King James
Version is its vernacular. Dr. Ward correctly identifies the AV’s English to be
“early modern English.” What is not mentioned however is that the KJV as an
accurate translation of the original languages, is not merely standardized
English but also Biblical English. The KJV reader is exposed to a meticulous
reflection of the Hebrew/Aramaic and the Greek. The KJV Hebraisms and syntax
scrupulously exhibit the originals. Idiomatic expressions and certain terminologies
are at times mistaken for archaisms. Indeed, there are words that are archaic,
but none are unintelligible. The KJV pushes the English toward the original
languages. A good solution is one that is unfortunately discounted by Dr. Ward
in his introductory diagnostic question: “So do we…teach people to read it?
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If much of English-speaking Christianity has sent the King
James Version to that part of the forest where trees fall with no one there to
hear them, it is owing to both ignorance (for many) and sedition (on the part
of unbelieving textual criticism and religious liberalism). Thankfully, the KJV
is not the treasure of commercialism, but rather the Lord’s churches. Yes,
generally speaking, no one misses the 1537 Matthew’s Bible, nor the Geneva
Bible, but this is because the current iteration of a faithful English Bible
points exclusively to the King James Version. Dr. Ward highlights five points
that readers will lose if they stop using the KJV. “Intergenerational ties to
the Body of Christ” reflects an ecclesiology not shared by this reviewer however
to contextualize his first point a KJV-link is appreciated. To view the KJV as part
of a rich heritage to hand down is commendable. Part of the beauty of the King
James Version is that it is a faithful translation which ought to be handed
down to subsequent generations until such a time as another faithful English
translation would iterate differently. This occasion is perhaps possible, but
most likely not probable. Dr. Ward correctly fears allowing traditions to set
aside the Word of God. While this is a valid concern, there is nothing by way
of tradition about the King James Version that stands to set aside the Word of
God. Simply put, the traditions which surround the AV are good ones. Dr. Ward
puts forward another healthy, diagnostic question: “What do we do with the KJV
in the twenty-first century?” A healthy response: study it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dr. Ward identifies the reader’s understanding as the
weighty reason for giving up on the KJV. His solution though is gratuitous. If
the problem is the reader’s understanding, then the task is to elevate the
reader’s understanding. In Acts 8 where the Ethiopian lacked understanding, Philip
did not offer to change the text but rather explained it. A citizen’s lack of
understanding the U.S. Constitution is no reason to call for its amendment. To
change the KJV because of the reader’s lack of understanding is to introduce a
flood of evil. Furthermore, to amend a classic eliminates it from being one
(regardless of whatever classic piece it may be).<o:p></o:p></div>
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In Chapters 2-3, Dr. Ward presents a very good point and
concern. “It is not impossible that Bible readers are running their eyes past
words that simply don’t register.” In other words, how would a reader know to
look up a word or words if he assumes he understands it or if he is unaware,
perhaps even operating on a false assumption (Mark calls these words “false
friends”). Whatever else the solution may be, replacing the text is certainly
not the answer. The need is for guidance not gerrymandering the text. Part of
the problem was exacerbated by using a modern dictionary when studying an older
text. This is something that Dr. Ward points out. An alternative to the peerless OED is the free online tool “Online Etymology Dictionary” (www.etymonline.com)
– Unicorn, halt, commendeth, convenient, wait, & remove (including more
false friends) are adequately explained relatively free. This reviewer would
like to add “meet” (as in Gen. 2:18) in the “false friends” category. Hebrew
poetry and the choice of the KJV translators to render it into prose versus an English
poetic equivalent is not without its reasons. Take for instance, Bible
Presbyterian Church, Senior Pastor Christian Spencer's lecture on the KJV poetry
at a Dean Burgon Society meeting accessible on sermonaudio.com. Readability
has always been a concern, but solutions are never beyond reach.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In Chapter 4, Dr. Ward properly qualifies some distinctions
within the “KJV-only” camp and more could easily be said but this is not the essence
of his book. Modern translations also contain their share of difficult words.
One solution is Dr. Waite’s Defined KJB. TBS’ KJV Westminster Reference edition
seems beautiful and helpful. Norton’s KJB (the New Cambridge Paragraph Bible,
2005) returns the current KJV to the less than accurate 1611 edition and for
that reason it is not helpful (besides removing the italicized words, and the
retention of the Apocrypha). Mr. Dave Olson, faculty member at Fairhaven
Baptist College, wrote a 78-page booklet that helps: “Understanding the King
James Bible.” Hopefully, a future influx of good KJV study Bibles, editions,
and books will help solve much of Dr. Ward’s legitimate concerns.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In Chapter 5, Dr. Ward weaponizes the KJV’s vernacular
against itself. His syllogism is doubtful (even after reading 5 chapters of
good points and observations) in point number 2 “the KJV is not in our
language.” If the KJV is not written in English, what language is it written
in? Dr. Ward calls for an update of the KJV. It would be better to call for a
study of it. The “fear” of revising the KJV is not unfounded. How many attempts
have been made only to leave Christendom with a “finished” product that is less
accurate to the originals and less enduring. Take the word charity, for
instance. Charity could be rendered love in 1 Corinthians 13 but in doing that,
one loses the exact definition of a love that is heightened (or sacrificial) to
say nothing of its etymological link to a Christian context. The world can
legitimately say that Christianity has no settled text. Certainly, “make a good
one better” but since the 1885 Revised Version and onward, this remains to be seen.
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In Chapter 6, Dr. Ward responds to ten objections to reading
vernacular Bible translations. In #2, Beeke’s “Sounds Like the Word of God”
point, Dr. Ward sees a conflict between understanding and reverence where there
is none. The KJV is sonorous. In #3, the fact that the KJV uses the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">thees</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">thous</i> evinces the fact the translators opted for an older English
for precision’s sake. Modern English is simply inadequate to reflect the precision
of pronouns and adjectives in the original languages. Dr. Ward’s T-V
distinction is a fascinating read but Tyndale’s decision was grammatical not
historical, per se. That languages change is a fact, but a written text when
understood in its own context provides the meanings necessary to help the reader’s
understanding. It is in this sense that the KJV is “timeless.” In #4, quotation
marks are purposefully avoided for good reasons: the original languages do not
utilize them, these are editorial guesses, and it would appear disingenuous to
place a quote where a phrase is not actually quoted anywhere, (e.g. Matthew
2:23). In #6, the italics are purposefully utilized to supply the ellipses of
the originals. This is a simple matter of accuracy. In #8, Dr. Ward is neutral
in the formal/dynamic equivalence issue. This reviewer appreciates the recent
upper hand that formal equivalence has received as of late. In #9, The TR rules,
period. For the record: the NKJV and the MEV ambitiously claim to use the TR
but undermine it both in the text and in the footnotes and/or margins. Text
Criticism is certainly complex, but thankfully not beyond men like the late
John Burgon and the late Edward Hills; everyone has their favorite text critics.
In #10, Dr. Ward summarizes his arguments. To minimize his thesis is to do him
a disservice and to bury one’s head in the sand. Dr. Ward’s knowledge is expert
and serves his readers well including antagonistic ones.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In Chapter 7, Dr. Ward walks the readers through his thought
process for advocating a multiplicity of English translations. A belief that
this reviewer does not share for textual, linguistic, and theological reasons.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Epilogue, Dr. Ward offers a call to action for those who are
interested in venturing into modern translations. This reviewer’s call to
action is not merely to retain the KJV but to defend the it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Language is changing. Dr. Ward brings a keen awareness to this fact.
Assumptions on the KJV reader’s part must be challenged.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. Dr. Ward maintains a “studied neutrality” on the
textual criticism, and translation methodology.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Ward calls
for replacing the KJV. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Anathema!</i> <span style="font-family: "segoe ui symbol" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol";">😇
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doctrine of Providential (or Perfect) Preservation of the Scriptures.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mark Ward earned a PhD in New Testament Interpretation from BJU. He is a prolific writer and serves as a Logos Pro at Faithlife, the premier private Christian software company, imo.</div>
<br />Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25071758.post-53865107884752009882018-03-20T10:46:00.001-05:002018-03-20T10:54:35.123-05:00Flowers from a Puritan's Garden<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">"</span><i style="text-align: justify;">Flowers from a Puritan's Garden</i><span style="text-align: justify;">" by C.H. Spurgeon is a storehouse of both spiritual and practical instructions cloaked in word-pictures or illustrations. Spurgeon would read Thomas Manton's sermons and other writings and be constantly struck with his "solid, sensible instruction forcibly delivered." And beside Manton's highlighted excerpts, the Prince of Preachers would add his own thoughts, making this Puritan Paperback a double-masterpiece. It is illustrations, meditations, prayers, admonitions, exhortations that provide so much reflection as multifarious as a well-kept garden. This is an excellent tool for meditation and devotion. 305 pages of gold, silver, and precious stones.</span><br />
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No Table of Contents - just dive into the book, and relish the wisdom of these gifted men.<br />
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There is a Kindle version of this book on Amazon's website, fyi, but it isn't as attractively done as BoT's paperback edition.</div>
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Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25071758.post-23099608041189493322018-03-20T08:17:00.000-05:002018-03-20T02:27:09.375-05:00Independent Baptist bookstores to considerHere are some online Independent Baptist bookstores that are worth looking into. Happy book hunting!<br />
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<a href="http://www.bbc-cromwell.org/publications.shtml" target="_blank">Bible Baptist Church Publications</a>, Cromwell, CT<br />
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<a href="http://www.baptistpublications.org/" target="_blank">Bible Baptist Church Publications</a>, Oak Harbor, WA<br />
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<a href="http://www.biblefortoday.org/search.asp" target="_blank">Bible For Today</a><br />
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<a href="http://baptist-books.com/" target="_blank">Challenge Press-Book Haven</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.churchbiblepublishers.com/" target="_blank">Church Bible Publishers</a><br />
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<a href="http://evangelisttedalexander.com/category/bookstore/" target="_blank">Evangelist Ted Alexander Bookstore</a><br />
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<a href="http://bookstore.fairhavenbaptist.org/" target="_blank">Fairhaven Baptist Church Bookstore</a><br />
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<a href="http://hopebiblicalcounselingcenter.com/bookstore/" target="_blank">Hope Biblical Counseling Bookstore</a><br />
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<a href="http://ibadirect.com/" target="_blank">Independent Baptist Books/ibadirect.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://localchurchbiblepublishers.com/bibles/" target="_blank">Local Church Bible Publishers</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mercyandtruthministry.com/" target="_blank">Mercy & Truth Ministries</a><br />
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<a href="https://pillarandgroundpublishing.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Pillar and Ground Publishing</a><br />
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<a href="http://starr-publications.com/online-store/" target="_blank">Starr Publications</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.tabernaclebookshop.org/" target="_blank">Tabernacle Bookshop</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.wayoflife.org/publications/index.html" target="_blank">Way of Life Bookstore</a><br />
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Also if your church (assuming that it is a New Testament, Bible-based, Baptist church) has a book table, or a bookstore, or a smaller type of a bookstore (i.e., a book table) that would be a great place to find some worth while reading materials, no doubt. If you know of any good online Baptist bookstores for me to consider, please feel free to recommend them in the comments sections (heads up: any ones I disagree with won't be posted though, just saying). Be well.<br />
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<br />Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25071758.post-37919267878473265792016-01-29T06:27:00.000-05:002016-01-29T06:27:14.788-05:00A Blast from the Not so Distant Past: eBook Recommendations after reading Vol. 1 of the Sword and the Trowel Magazine<div style="text-align: justify;">
Spurgeon edited a magazine called “The Sword and the Trowel” (S&T). It’s publication began in 1865, and in it contains biographical insights into the life of Spurgeon, the happenings and activities which were done in the church (Metropolitan Tabernacle), the orphanage, and the college. There were regular reports about various ministries such as missions, prayer meetings, colportage work, etc. Of course, each month highlighted a sermon, and one or two Gospel tracts or presentation, a scathing reply to sarcastic publicity from ignorant, perhaps even, devilish papers and rumors. But the one aspect of the magazine that I really enjoyed was the review section. The S&T highlighted useful books, and also took time to expose books and tracts that did not meet their standards or gained their approval. The reviews are short but insightful. The S&T edition that I was able to read through is Volume 1 (Years 1865, 1866, and 1867). I would highly recommend any Sprugeon enthusiast to take the time and read the S&T magazine. It has so many interesting stories, prose, poetry, articles, reports, and reviews that is sure to captivate your heart.</div>
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I said all that to say this: After reading vol. 1, I have selected some titles that I thought were interesting books or articles that the S&T magazine recommended for their readers in their review section. I looked up the titles on Google Books, and lo and behold, they are, in fact, available as free downloads via Google Books (thank you, Google, and huge, huge, score for Google Books, here). What a pleasant surprise! What a blessing! This is amazing. Well, onto my small, and obscure, but delightful, and helpful selections. This listing is made in simple alphabetical format. This is just a random listing. If you haven’t already, you should, download Google Books, and check out these titles:</div>
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<a href="https://play.google.com/books/reader?printsec=frontcover&output=reader&id=P-g8AAAAIAAJ&pg=GBS.PP1" target="_blank">1. Daemonologia Sacra, or A Treatise of Satan’s Temptation by Richard Gilpin</a>. [1867] – essentially a study on the character and power of Satan.</div>
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<a href="https://play.google.com/books/reader?printsec=frontcover&output=reader&id=qwYDAAAAQAAJ&pg=GBS.PP1" target="_blank">2. Eight Acrostics on the Bible by George T. Congreve</a>. [1866] – good materials to help teach children in a Sunday school setting concerning the Bible. Many good and simple, yet thought provoking illustrations. Good source for children’s ministry.</div>
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<a href="https://play.google.com/books/reader?printsec=frontcover&output=reader&id=iWM2AAAAMAAJ&pg=GBS.PP1" target="_blank">3. The Proper Names of the Bible; Their Orthography, Pronunciation, and Signification by Joseph Farrar</a>. [1855] – Highly interesting. I wish at certain points Mr. Farrar would have explained certain conclusions, but unfortunately, he just gave us the product without concerning us with the process by which he came to his definition and findings.</div>
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<a href="https://play.google.com/books/reader?printsec=frontcover&output=reader&id=NwUDAAAAQAAJ&pg=GBS.PP1" target="_blank">4. Sure of Heaven, A Book for the Doubting and Anxious by Thomas Mills</a>. [1868] – A book that deals with matters of eternal security of the believer, and the assurance of salvation.</div>
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<a href="https://play.google.com/books/reader?printsec=frontcover&output=reader&id=iwEDAAAAQAAJ&pg=GBS.PP1" target="_blank">5. The Teacher’s Model and the Model Teacher; or Thoughts on the Educational Aspects of our Lord’s Teaching by William H. Groser</a>. [1867] – The book title is axiomatic. But I don't believe the word axiomatic is axiomatic, so, as my dad would say, look it up.</div>
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I have personally downloaded these titles to my Google reader, and I’ll need to whittle away at these books when I get a chance. Well, I’ll make sure to find the time to whittle away at it. Happy book hunting.</div>
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Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25071758.post-81823975564369221732015-10-02T21:22:00.000-05:002015-10-02T21:44:06.701-05:00The Bible Text Issue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"The Bible Text Issue" by Dr. Don Jasmin (Director of Fundamental Baptist Ministries and Editor to The Fundamentalist Digest) is a treasury of sound and solid defense of the King James Bible, and sermon outlines (with an insistent alliteration style) which are highly useful for any preacher (pastor, missionary, or Bible teacher). Dr. Jasmin brings 64 years of faithful preaching and teaching experience to this book defending the magnificent and faithful translation of God's Holy Word in the English via the King James Bible. Nearly every line is substantiated with Bible verses. The strength of this book is not the author's opinion but rather the Scriptures that validate what the author has observed. The book contains more than 341 pages of fascinating reading materials that is sure to edify the traditional Bible-believer and correct false teaching and opinions of modern version advocates.<br />
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The Bible text issue is divided into five sections:<br />
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Section One: Major Sermons on the Bible Text Issue<br />
Section Two: Exposal of Modern Translators and Modern Versions from 1881 to Current Age<br />
Section Three: Bob Jones University's Adoption and Promotion of Unreliable Modern Bible Versions<br />
Section Four: A Collection of Articles by Deceased and Living Preachers and Scholars Defending Biblical Preservation and the King James Bible<br />
Section Five: Ecumenism and Bible Translations<br />
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"The Bible Text Issue" is spiral bound.<br />
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Dr. Jasmin avoids the pitfalls of "double inspiration" theory and that only the "message" is preserved by God as opposed to the actual words. The author champions the Biblical and historical position of the Providential (or Perfect) Preservation view of God's Holy Word. Any student of the Bible will benefit from a careful study derived from this book. Thank you, Dr. Jasmin for your steadfast conviction that God has indeed given us an authoritative Word that is forever settled in Heaven. Thank you for your hard work in putting such a book like this in writing. May we value His Word as our finest treasure on earth.<br />
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P.S. Dr. Jasmin has also authored several other titles including "Great Doctrines of the Faith," "Quotes and More Quotes," "Manual in the School of Prayer," and many more, not to mention forthcoming titles.<br />
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You may contact Dr. Jasmin at 989-873-4778 or click on their website at <a href="http://www.fundamentalbaptistministries.com/">http://www.fundamentalbaptistministries.com</a>.Bill Hardeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552819877860565186noreply@blogger.com0