Thursday, July 08, 2010

Perspectives on Tithing

A new book has just been completed: Perspectives on Tithing. It looks at the arguments for and against the continuation of the tithe for Christians from 4 different angles. I'm the editor and a contributor. Also writing chapters were Reggie Kidd (Reformed Theological Seminary-Orlando), Ken Hemphill and Bobby Ecklund, and Gary North. I was very pleased with some of the chapters and responses.

Some have asked: how can you have "four views" ... isn't it just "yes you have to tithe" or "no you don't"? Far from it! All the chapters come to slightly different conclusions and get there using very different texts, methodology, and terminology. Some might accuse one chapter of legalism and another of antinomianism. It should be released around May, 2011.

7 comments:

Russell Earl Kelly said...

I cannot wait to read this book. Finally, this taboo subject is being discussed openly by theologians. I hope there is no name-calling and finger pointing. Now maybe the churches will allow open discussion. God is moving. www.tithing-russkelly.com

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Unknown said...

Hey Doc, didn't you say you would buy this book for me? : )

Jonny Radcliff

Russell Earl Kelly said...

Not me. I am on retirement and SS.

David A. Croteau said...

Very funny Jonny ... not happening.
:)

Anonymous said...

Your cause a stir, Dr Croteau! I have received notice from Amazon that my copy of your book has been shipped!

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Russell Earl Kelly said...

The release date has been moved up to April 21st. Since this should be availble in the Lifeway Christian book stores, it will be equal to July 4, 1776 for Christian indepdence. Praise God and pass the gravy and fried chicken livers.