Book Reviews
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In his preface the author defines spiritual maturity as "the transforming experience of having one's character conformed to the nature of Christ." It is his thesis that this is accomplished in us by the Holy Spirit, as a result of unreserved commitment, or complete surrender to Jesus. The book is filled with pointed statements calculated to arouse the indolent and indifferent. While not agreeing wholly with every emphasis we found many seed thoughts of strength and value. Of special interest are the clever quotes and interesting examples. The author contends that "Christianity instead of being a sacred formula is a spiritual fellowship." He writes, "To be in Christ is to be identified with him in all of life's experiences."
The Christian Nurture of Youth, by Ada Brunk and Ethel Metzler, produced by the same publishers, Feb. 15, 1960, is one of the most informative books on the subject we have ever read. It provides real insights into the developmental pattern of youth, charts the physical, emotional, and spiritual growth of young people, and isolates the problems that confront youth at different stages of development. The book purports to be "A Guide for Leaders of Youth," and it lives up to its claim. It is practical and will help parents and counsellors communicate with young people, and aid them to understand the problems that confront them, and to tackle those problems with confidence. There is a good bibliography in the 158 pages. The cost per copy is $3.00 and worth it.