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  <title><![CDATA[What is Reformed Theology?: Understanding the Basics]]></title>
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  <default_description>Few evangelical Christians today understand Reformed theology, even though it has become an immensely influential theological tradition. Recognizing only key terms relating to predestination or the five points, many Christians want a better explanation of the concepts and beliefs that make up a Reformed perspective. What is Reformed Theology? is an introduction to a doctrine that has eluded so many evangelical Christians. And who better to teach about Reformed theology than R. C. Sproul? In thoroughly expounding the foundational doctrines and five points, Sproul asserts the reality of God's amazing grace. For anyone wanting to know more about Reformed theology, this candid book offers a coherent and complete introduction to an established belief.</default_description>
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      <name><![CDATA[R.C. Sproul]]></name>
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    <body><![CDATA[Great overview of major distinctives of the theological system sometimes called Calvinism.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Fri Aug 28 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[A good primer...looking forward to digging deeper.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Great book for the armchair theologian. ]]></body>
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  <read_at>Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Good intro.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Very academic.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Mon Sep 18 00:00:00 -0700 2006</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is a good overview of the reformed faith, and it is quite valuable to people who don't know much about it.  R.C. Sproul's haughty approach, however, takes away from the book.  <br/><br/>He somewhat takes the reader for granted and does not legitimately answer their questions (preemptivel...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/25337791">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Sun Mar 30 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is the best summary of Reformed doctrine that I have read.  It explains in clear language the Reformed faith and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to anyone wishing a study of the basics of the Christian faith.<br/>This book will challenge you to search the Truth of God by examining Scripture.  This is no...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/22736419">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Honestly... I'm bored with the topic, but this book is really informative and a fairly easy read even if the content requires more contemplation.]]></body>
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    <review id="17369447">
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    <body><![CDATA[Great overview of Reformed Theology... If you want to get a grip on election... take a look at this... ]]></body>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[Anyone who loves theology]]></recommended_for>
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  <read_at>Sun Mar 29 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is an EXCELLENT theology book! Probably my favorite non-fiction book as well! ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[You won't find a better summary or articulation of what reformed theology is.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Has anyone read this?]]></body>
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