Calvin Theological Journal

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1 Calvin Theological Journal A P R I L V O L U M E 4 4 N U M B E R 1 C A L V I N T H E O L O G I C A L S E M I N A R Y 3233 Burton Street SE Grand Rapids, Michigan Calvin Theological Seminary 2009

2 Mariano Avila Lyle D. Bierma John Bolt Carl J. Bosma Donald E. Byker John W. Cooper Henry De Moor Dean B. Deppe Calvin Theological Journal Edited for the Faculty of Calvin Theological Seminary Ronald J. Feenstra Darwin K. Glassford Mary S. Hulst Duane K. Kelderman Arie C. Leder Richard A. Muller Ronald J. Nydam Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. John M. Rottman David M. Rylaarsdam Pieter C. Tuit Calvin Van Reken Mary L. Vanden Berg Jeffrey A. D. Weima Michael J. Williams John D. Witvliet Paul W. Fields, Theological Librarian Scott E. Hoezee, Director, Center for Excellence in Preaching Glenn A. Remelts, Library Director Lugene L. Schemper, Theological Librarian Kathleen S. Smith, Director of Continuing Education Richard E. Sytsma, Dean of Students by Lyle D. Bierma, Editor Lugene L. Schemper, Book Review Editor Please address all CTJ communication as follows: Business, subscriptions, reviews: Barbara Blackmore, CTJ Administrative Assistant, 3233 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI ; telephone: ; Fax: ; Editorial manuscripts: Dr. Lyle Bierma, CTJ Editor, 3233 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI ; telephone: ; Fax: ; Calvin Theological Journal is published semiannually in April and November. The subscription price to any address is $26.00 for one year, $44.00 for two years, and $54.00 for three years. Subscriptions for individuals, institutions, and booksellers can be purchased or renewed online at The views expressed in the Journal reflect the personal judgments of the individual writers. They do not necessarily represent the position of the editorial committee, the faculty, or the Board of Trustees. Calvin Theological Journal is indexed or abstracted in the following: Christian Periodical Index, Elenchus Bibliographicus Biblicus, Religion Index One: Periodicals, Internationale Zeitschriftenschau für Bibelwissenschaft und Grenzgebiete, New Testament Abstracts, Religious and Theological Abstracts, Old Testament Abstracts. Microfilm prints of back issues may be ordered from University Microfilms, International; Dept. F.A., 18 Bedford Row, London, WC1R 4EJ, England; 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan U.S.A. This periodical is indexed in the ATLA Religion Database and included in ATLASerials (ATLAS ), an online collection of major religion and theology journals, published by the American Theological Library Association, 300 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60606, WWW:

3 Contents Editor s Notes Articles Religion in Biblical and Reformed Perspective Paul J. Visser The Missional Approach: Reconsidering Elenctics (Part 1) Cornelis J. Haak The Evangelistic Trialogue: Gospel Communication with the Holy Spirit Brian A. DeVries The Gospel in Word and Deed: Johan Herman Bavinck s Missiology and Its Application for Today Pieter C. Tuit Missiology: Some Reflections from Asian Contexts Hidalgo B. Garcia A Reformed Missional Perspective on Secularism and Pluralism in Africa: Their Impact on African Christianity and the Revival of Traditional Religion T. Derrick Mashau Discerning the Voices in the Psalms: A Discussion of Two Problems in Psalmic Interpretation (Part 2) Carl J. Bosma

4 Book Reviews Scripture and Interpretation Matthews, Victor H. Studying the Ancient Israelites: A Guide to Sources and Methods Michael J. Williams Theology and History Evans, Gillian R. John Wyclif: Myth and Reality James A. De Jong Gootjes, Nicolaas H. The Belgic Confession: Its History and Sources James A. De Jong Marty, Martin. The Christian World: A Global History Steve J. Van Der Weele Rana, Fazale. The Cell s Design: How Chemistry Reveals the Creator s Artistry Mary L. Vanden Berg Wells, David F. The Courage to Be Protestant: Truth-lovers, Marketers, and Emergents in the Postmodern World John Bolt Church and Mission Catherwood, Christopher. A God Divided: Understanding the Differences between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism James A. De Jong Cousins, Don. Experiencing Leadershift: Letting Go of Leadership Heresies Joan DeVries Johnson, Eric L. Foundations for Soul Care: A Christian Psychology Proposal Wayne Joosse Kolb, Robert, and Charles P. Arand. The Genius of Luther s Theology: A Wittenberg Way of Thinking for the Contemporary Church Marcus Johnson

5 LaCelle-Peterson, Kristina. Liberating Tradition: Women s Identity and Vocation in Christian Perspective Shirley J. Roels McGoldrick, James. Christianity and Its Competitors: The New Faces of Old Heresy John Bolt Smith, David L., John Short, and John Sullivan, eds. Teaching Spiritually Engaged Reading Steve J. Van Der Weele Books Received Contributors