Attributes of Heaven and Earth [Paperback]

Daniel H. Shubin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 22, 2000

The Attributes of Heaven and Earth is an interpretive theology of the Bible. It deals with the issues and concepts of heaven, earth, Deity, creation, and humanity as defined in Sacred Scripture, and especially an intense study of the person of Jesus son of God. The final chapter is as a historical narrative on the attitude of the early Christian apologists, and the departure of later Christianity from the concepts as originally defined in the Bible.

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About the Author

25 years lay-minister and Bible teacher in southern California. Author of over 100 articles on the Bible and its application to contemporary issues. Previously translated from Russian and published 5 books on religion in Russia. Peace activist and author of 1 book on the Biblical basis of non-violence and pacifism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corp; 1 edition (June 22, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738820644
• ISBN-13: 978-0738820644
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,716,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What was the point of this book??, January 25, 2003

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J. Zolnikov "The Franchize" (Diamond Bar, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Attributes of Heaven and Earth (Paperback)

I was totally surprised at the lack of biblical support for all of Mr.Shubins assertions. I walked away reading this book feeling as though my time was stolen from me by reading this book. A lack of a clear, consise thought on paper really shows. It seems more emotion was present in the writing then any fact backing up his claims. I know doubt believe Mr. Shubins intent was in the right place, however that doesn't make up for the poor dialogue the book has. My recommendation is DO NOT READ this book or you will feel as if you were robbed of your money and time. I assume since Mr.Shubin has know real theological background and is a lay minister that this book really shows these qualities. Bottom line- Read books by people who have the credentials and who make clear points on their position and biblical backing to stand up to it. Less emotion and more clear, concise thought.

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars We could suggest an alternative..., August 22, 2000

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Jerry Dodson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Attributes of Heaven and Earth (Paperback)

Mr Shubin, as his biography notes, is a lay Bible teacher. This is not in and of itself, a bad thing. We have benefitted many times from the Bible teaching of those without any formal theological education. But there is a disturbing trend in this country for non-theologically trained laymen to write books purporting to teach theology, and this are uniformly disappointing. We aren't sure why the average consumer wants to put down hard earned money for such books; after all, I wouldn't buy a book on how to fix my computer from someone who had no training in the subject any more than I would read a medical textbook written by someone who's only claim to medical knowledge consisted in his claim to have watched every episode of ER. Mr. Shubin means well, and we have no desire to impugn his motives or character, but we find his book to be less than satisfactory in regards to explaining attributes of heaven and earth. First, the book could have benefitted immensely from a good editor. We present the opening sentences regarding the world of the spirit as exhibit one:

"There exists another world than the world that we reside in. This world is apart and dissociated from the world that created humanity resides in. This other world is another realm of another nature and another constitution than the one created humanity is affixed to. This other world or realm is the realm of spirit. It is not a material world made of matter, as is the world of the created material universe. It is a world composed of another substance which is immaterial, meaning not of matter."

We find this wordy, cumbersome, and repetitive. Yes, many theologians suffer from a similar case of logorrhea, but we detest this anywhere we find it.

Beyond the editorial shortcomings, we would like to see more Scripture citations, and less philosophical meanderings. As noted in the title of this review, we could suggest an alternative: Wayne Grudem's "Systematic Theology" has a perfectly adequate cosmology, anthropology, etc. If you are interested in learning about these subjects, why not buy a book that has stood the test of time and orthodoxy?