Recently Noted

A few books of note.

By the staff of Ministry.

Recently Noted

Observations on the Meteors of November 13th, 1833, Denison Olsted, American Journal of Science, 1:25:363 and 1:26:132, 1833 and 1834. Reproduced by The Sourcebook Project, P.O. Box 107, Glen Arm, Maryland 21057, $8.

The morning of November 13, 1833 "was rendered memorable by an exhibition of the phenomenon called shooting stars, which was probably more extensive and magnificent than any similar one hitherto recorded." Thus begins these writings that give an account of a day long revered in Adventist history--the "falling of the stars."

This xeroxed material gives eyewitness reports and nineteenth-century scientific discussion on that unique happening. The material is not only interesting but helpful in the study of Adventist history and eschatology.

 

The Revell Bible Dictionary, deluxe color ed., Lawrence O. Richards, gen. ed., Fleming H. Revell Co., Old Tappan, New Jersey, 1990, 1,156 pages, $29.95, hard cover.

We commend Revell for producing this inexpensive yet comprehensive and up-to-date Bible dictionary. Developed by a team of widely respected Bible scholars, editors, teachers, authors, and church leaders, this volume adds an extra dimension to personal and group study. Easily understood by laypersons, it is also an excellent supplementary reference for Bible workers and pastors. Among numerous other helps, there are reading and study guides for every book of the Bible.

 

Eldercare for the Christian Family, What to Do When a Loved One Becomes De pendent, Timothy S. Smick, et al., Word Publishing, Dallas, Texas, 1990, 240 pages, $14.99, hardcover.

Life's greatest demands fall upon the "sandwiched" generation between old age and youth. Raising children, building careers, and caring for a multitude of necessities fill their days. Yet this generation must take on the added responsibility of aging parents. Smick and his col leagues discuss the aging process and the problems confronting those involved in senior caregiving.


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By the staff of Ministry.

April 1991

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