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Study of Counterpoint
John J. Fux
W. W. Norton & Company, 1965
Fux Will Leave You Breathless
Fux's masterful use of his counterpoint will leave you wanting more. Best know for his masterful thrust with a foreceful tempo, contemporary pianists have emulated his approach to great success. J. Holmes is reported to have read Fux's work daily prior to his ...
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Jayber Crow
Wendell Berry
Counterpoint, 2001
Great Read! Couldn't put it down!
I'm 45 years old, from Indiana, and a barber's daughter. I'm pretty sure I know some of the people that Jayber talks about. The stories weren't only about what the people were experiencing, but what they were thinking and feeling. My favorite quotes: "I don't get paid ...
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Are Miraculous Gifts for Today?
Doug Oss
Zondervan, 1996
Review of the entire Counterpoint Series
I'm going to apply this commentary for the entire Counterpoint Series published by Zondervan Publishing Company. My compliments to that company for creating this series. I initially purchased "Four Views on the Book of Revelation" but soon realized it was only one in ...
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The Diamond Sutra
Red Pine
Counterpoint, 2002
The Buddhist text that even cuts like a diamond through Buddhism
Mahayana Buddhism has provided some of the most profound texts for cutting right to the core. The Diamond Sutra even cuts through Buddhist beliefs. In this sutra, the Buddha shows even his most important teachings to be provisional. This and the Heart Sutra are the ...
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Five Views on Apologetics
Zondervan, 2000
We're To Contend For The Faith (Jude 3) -- Here Are 5 Ways How
Apologetics is an extremely important and yet overlooked aspect of Christianity. We are ready to give an answer to every man for the hope that is in us (1 Pet. 3:15), and to contend earnestly for the faith (Jude 3). But how do we do this? Leave it to human beings to ...
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Four Views on Hell
Zondervan, 1997
Four Views of Hell
This book is a great general expression of the four main views of Hell that most Christians would hold. It is in an easy to read format and allows for even the causal reader to understand. While every reader would not agree with all four views, most would seem to ...
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Lost in Uttar Pradesh: New and Selected Stories
Evan S. Connell
Counterpoint, 2008
Although he may be best known for his novels Mr. Bridge and Mrs. Bridge, or perhaps for his brilliant biography of Custer, Son of the Morning Star, Evan S. Connell is an undisputed master of the short story. His restraint, concision, and perfect pitch lend themselves beautifully to the form, and he intuitively senses when to explain and when ...
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Late Nights on Air: A Novel
Elizabeth Hay
Counterpoint, 2008
Yes...compelling!
I loved this book! The characters were real, so fully developed, and loveable despite their flaws. The setting was intriguing- I even got my atlas out and found Yellowknife and followed the canoe trip. The writing is superb! I had to make myself slow down to savor ...
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Jesus Land: A Memoir
Julia Scheeres
Counterpoint, 2006
Engrossing and Deeply Troubling
"Jesus Land" by Julia Scheeres is one of those rare books that one can read in a day, given enough free time. It is lucidly written, engaging, and very troubling. Fans of memoirs/biographies will likely enjoy "Jesus Land," though it reads like a novel, so fiction ...
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Prague Counterpoint (Zion Covenant, Book 2)
Bodie & Brock Thoene
Tyndale House Publishers, 2005
Awesome book!
This book was awesome, in fact the whole series was wonderful! I enjoy all books that have a Nazie related topic.
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Understanding Four Views on Baptism (Counterpoints: Church Life)
Zondervan, 2007
Excellent overview of baptism
This is a fantastic summary of four Protestant understandings of baptism: from the Baptist, Reformed, Lutheran, and Church of Christ perspectives. Each of the authors does a marvelous job of stating his case briefly and succinctly (all chapters are under 20 pages) and ...
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Appetites: Why Women Want
Caroline Knapp
Counterpoint, 2004
Every girl should read this
This book is amazing. I go to a large State College and see this sort of thing everyday. Girls spending money the don't have to buy an identity; girls giving themselves up to men just to feel wanted, girls starving themselves simply because they are so lost. This book ...
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Nathan Coulter: A Novel
Wendell Berry
Counterpoint, 2008
Engaging work about people and community
Nathan Coulter is the second best book by Wendell Berry.
The best is "A Place on Earth" but you have to read this
one as an introduction. This series of fictional works
revolves around the Port William community. Wendell Berry
is also known for his essays on ...
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Five Views on Sanctification
Zondervan, 1996
Counterpoint Series
I'm going to apply this commentary for the entire Counterpoint Series published by Zondervan Publishing Company. My compliments to that company for creating this series. I initially purchased "Four Views on the Book of Revelation" but soon realized it was only one in ...
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Four Corners: Into the Heart of New Guinea-One Woman's Solo Journey
Kira Salak
Counterpoint, 2001
moving and insightful
(Memoir) Salak decides to travel across Papula
New Guinea solo and has some amazing and
some frightening adventures. She gives some
good insights into Papua New Guinea, and she
also has some exciting internal discoveries that I
found moving and insightful. She's a ...
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