Brumbelow's book on abstinence cannot be overlooked by those who insist on affirming the questionable moral assertion that consuming alcoholic beverages for pleasurable purposes remains a choice indicative of ones "freedom" in Christ. Pastors to seminary presidents are already purchasing this volume >>>
Employing solid historical sources, in Ancient Wine and the Bible: the Case for Abstinence (Free Church Press, October, 2011, $21.00, 306 pages), Brumbelow puts to rest several conventional myths, myths including the belief that ancients had no means to preserve natural grape juice from intoxicating fermentation as well as the more recent myth that Charles Haddon Spurgeon himself was an imbiber:
With that, I am...
Peter
I purchased 3, one for me, one for my pastor and one for a library loaner to those who need to know and with whom I intend dialog. I CHALLENGE others to do likewise!!!!
Posted by: Chris Gilliam | 2011.10.18 at 09:13 AM
Peter,
Thanks so much for publishing this information and getting the word out about "Ancient Wine and the Bible." I've just mailed about 35 or more books as well (over $200 just in postage). May God use this work in a mighty way.
David R. Brumbelow
Posted by: David R. Brumbelow | 2011.10.18 at 11:01 AM
My copy is on the way. Thank you Peter. Looking forward to reading your book David.
Blessings,
Ron P.
Posted by: Ron Phillips, Sr. | 2011.10.18 at 12:06 PM