I have enjoyed perusing Banner of Truth’s republished edition of The Select Practical Writings of John Knox. When this volume was originally published in 1844 it was part of an effort to make available to “every family” the “good old theological literature of Scotland,” particularly “those venerable treatises of practical theology and personal religion” which […]
How Sleep the Brave!
How Sleep the Brave!: A Novel of 17th Century Scotland, by J. H. Hunter (Inheritance Publications, 2008), pb., 235 pp. Ages 8+ This book has joined the list of our top favorites alongside books by C. S. Lewis, Douglas Bond and Allen French! This was a great story, full of action and adventure as well […]
Scottish Highland Adventures
Scottish Highland Adventures, by Catherine Mackenzie (Christian Focus, 2007), pb., 91 pp. Ages 6+ This book is part of a series of children’s books about adventures in various areas. We were interested in this one because of our years of living in Scotland. Each chapter deals with a specific area or characteristic of Scotland and […]
King’s Arrow & Rebel’s Keep
King’s Arrowand Rebel’s Keep, Douglas Bond Vol. 2 & 3 in the Crown and Covenant Series (P&R, 2003/2004), pb., 215 pp./ 275pp. I have been meaning to write separate reviews of these books but time is passing so I decided to address them together. We completed vol 3 just before Christmas, and I must say […]