Doing Theology With Huck and Jim: Parables for Understanding Doctrine by Shaw, Mark - 2004

Eugene, OR, U.S.A.: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2004. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 5-1/2" x 8-1/4". PB, 201 pp., Near Fine. Pages clean, bright, & unmarked. Binding tight; minimal shelf wear. Appears unused, an excellent copy. Originally published in 1993 by InterVarsity Press; Wipf & Stock reprint (2004). The author begins each discussion of a key biblical truth with a brief story, or parable, using familiar characters & settings from tales ranging from "Huckleberry Finn" to "A Christmas Carol" to "King Arthur." The 8 chapters deal with the Trinity, the attributes of God, creation, providence, sin, redemption, & other topics. At the end of each chapter is a set of questions that bring out the important theological themes alluded to in the parable. The author provides helpful commentary on these questions, as well as an in-depth discussion of each topic. A delightful & innovative, yet biblically faithful, approach to teaching theology. Shaw holds a doctorate from Westminster Theological Seminary & serves as a missionary-teacher at Scott Theological College in Kenya. Highly recommended!.