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Henry Jessey: Puritan Chaplain, Independent and Baptist Pastor, Millenarian Politician and Prophet
"Henry Jessey: Puritan Chaplain, Independent and Baptist Pastor, Millenarian Politician and Prophet" is a theological biography of a heretofore overlooked figure in the research fields of Nonconformist and Independent English History, Puritan History, Congregational History, and the English Reformation. Written for an academic audience, this book provides greater insight into the life and thought of a man about whom much has not been told, and contributes to the existing body of knowledge since little has been produced. The work uses a detailed examination and analysis of Henry Jessey's actions and writings to shed further light on the historical and theological formation among English Independents and Baptists in the seventeenth century.
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446 pages, Paperback
Published June 1, 2016
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Jason G. Duesing
27 books89 followersServing Christ at the end of all things (1 Peter 4:7) for the glory of God (1 Peter 4:11) and the joy of all nations (Psalm 67:4), Jason G. Duesing is the academic Provost and Professor of Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary & College. Duesing earned his Ph.D. in Historical Theology and Baptist Studies from Southwestern Seminary in 2008. He also holds a M.Div. from Southeastern Seminary and a B.A. in Speech Communications from Texas A&M University in College Station.
Duesing is married to Kalee, and together they have two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve.
Jason G. Duesing can be reached via email at jduesing [at] mbts [dot] edu, on Twitter at @JGDuesing, on Instagram at @JGDuesing, and on Facebook.
Duesing is married to Kalee, and together they have two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve.
Jason G. Duesing can be reached via email at jduesing [at] mbts [dot] edu, on Twitter at @JGDuesing, on Instagram at @JGDuesing, and on Facebook.
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August 4, 2017
(I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway.)
“Permission to Speak Freely” was somewhat of a mixed bag. “Objectively” it may be worth three stars, being somewhat repetitive, and propped up more by anecdote than by real information. I gave it four stars because it was an easy read (well written) and because the message is so needed. And while the test could have been half its published length and lost little of its substance, I am glad Kincaid and Crandall did not feel the need to cram the book with every just-so story they have ever heard (a perennial problem with these types of books).
“These types of books” refers to the whole range of managerial and self-help books that seem to be flooding the market these days. I found that “Permission to Speak Freely” rises above the pack by doing two things well. One: it makes real, concrete suggestions, not vague pontification. Two: the message is actually needed. I recently read similar book which was essentially about boosting creativity and the result was rather insipid rant with no practical implication.
“Permission to Speak Freely” actually drills down on the issue at hand. Candor is important. Everyone benefits in a variety of ways. The self-contained chapters are also particularly helpful, in that they seem to be built around particular themes, and the three parts follow logically upon one another. The real strength of each chapter, and thus the book as a whole, is that the authors know their audience. If you are in a managerial position, and if you want to increase openness and efficiency, this is an excellent basic resource. Too many authors want to be all things to all people and lose focus.
On the other hand, if you are in a managerial position, and if you want to increase candor, “Permission to Speak Freely” really is a basic resource. Many of the suggestions are intuitive, and if you are not already sold on the value of openness, I doubt somewhat that this book will help.
Ultimately, “Permission to Speak Freely” admirably achieves what it sets out to do. If you think openness is important, this is a good place to start. But, it is only a starting point. The book is easy to read, interesting enough, but not outstanding. The message is of vital importance, but, if you accept the importance of candor already, the content is so-so. It could be quickly skimmed, which would be beneficial and sufficient.
“Permission to Speak Freely” was somewhat of a mixed bag. “Objectively” it may be worth three stars, being somewhat repetitive, and propped up more by anecdote than by real information. I gave it four stars because it was an easy read (well written) and because the message is so needed. And while the test could have been half its published length and lost little of its substance, I am glad Kincaid and Crandall did not feel the need to cram the book with every just-so story they have ever heard (a perennial problem with these types of books).
“These types of books” refers to the whole range of managerial and self-help books that seem to be flooding the market these days. I found that “Permission to Speak Freely” rises above the pack by doing two things well. One: it makes real, concrete suggestions, not vague pontification. Two: the message is actually needed. I recently read similar book which was essentially about boosting creativity and the result was rather insipid rant with no practical implication.
“Permission to Speak Freely” actually drills down on the issue at hand. Candor is important. Everyone benefits in a variety of ways. The self-contained chapters are also particularly helpful, in that they seem to be built around particular themes, and the three parts follow logically upon one another. The real strength of each chapter, and thus the book as a whole, is that the authors know their audience. If you are in a managerial position, and if you want to increase openness and efficiency, this is an excellent basic resource. Too many authors want to be all things to all people and lose focus.
On the other hand, if you are in a managerial position, and if you want to increase candor, “Permission to Speak Freely” really is a basic resource. Many of the suggestions are intuitive, and if you are not already sold on the value of openness, I doubt somewhat that this book will help.
Ultimately, “Permission to Speak Freely” admirably achieves what it sets out to do. If you think openness is important, this is a good place to start. But, it is only a starting point. The book is easy to read, interesting enough, but not outstanding. The message is of vital importance, but, if you accept the importance of candor already, the content is so-so. It could be quickly skimmed, which would be beneficial and sufficient.
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