As I was reading this book there were many things that impressed me. I kept thinking about how I wish I would have liked to have had a reference like this when I was a new believer in Yeshua. C.A. Huft has done a wonderful job at putting everything together in a simple and to the point work that should be in every Christian school. If I was a pastor and pastored any sort of evangelical church I would hand out Know Thine Enemy along with a Bible to every new believer.
You know, I've read many books in my day and very rarely does one find a book that flows like this one does. As I was reading I would note in my mind that it would be nice if Huft would talk about what I perceived to be the next logical subject and BAM, there it was for me to peruse.
Huft was smart to inject her personality into the book. Instead of reading some sort of lecture in book form, it was like I was sitting in her kitchen talking with her about all of the subjects in the book. It was nice that she gave her testimony at the front of the book because it was a pleasant introduction and when the testimony section was finished I was confident that she knew from personal experience and research about the subjects that she addresses in the book. Also, the testimony section causes the reader to feel like a good friend to the author, knowing that the author felt at ease to let the reader see her heart and personality before they ever get started. Personally, I feel that if every author did what Huft did in the beginning then book reading would experience a revolution that would make reading an enjoyable experience again.
The author addresses Spiritual Warfare from A-Z and frankly, I could not think of anything that she left out of the book. It was very well thought out. Of course she gave credit to Yahweh and the Ruach Ha Kodesh for her inspiration which was refreshing to see. The research was intense and very well presented, backed up by Holy Scripture in every instance. Huft went to great extent to rebuff common myths about quite a few things. Take for instance the section on Angels. She quickly dismissed the notion that angels are sweet and childish looking with wings and such and she set aside the notion that angels are female in nature; these two things being perversions of the nature of angels that most of the population still entertains.
Huft likes to present personal thoughts about matters at hand but unlike other authors who leave you wondering if they actually believe their notions, she is quick to let the reader know that those things are merely personal thoughts. I find this refreshing in that these days many authors leave you asking more questions then they have answered but Huft answers every question about the Bible, the nature of Yahweh, Satan, Angels and many other things having left no stone unturned.
Personally, I think that every Christian should have this book in their library and they should read it thoroughly. If you think you know everything then Huft will prove you to be wrong. If you know one of those people who ask a lot of questions about the Bible then you should get this book for them because they will have a constant reference to relate to. This book will make wonderful Christmas and birthday presents to everyone that you know.
If you purchase this book and read it you will have everything to gain. People who don't buy it will be the real losers though because the next time they are at a social gathering and someone asks them about Yahweh, or any of the matters presented in the book, they will be like a person who ignored who ignored the Biblical principal which states:
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15