Prince and Heretic by Marjorie Bowen

A Novel on William the Silent vol. 1

"The mind and the soul are not in the keeping of king nor priest — no man has a lordship over another man’s conscience. All history has proved that." —William of Orange

Here is a fascinating historical novel for teenagers and adults about one of the greatest heroes of all time. William of Orange, considered today the father of Europe (and who can also fittingly be called the step-father of North America and the whole free western world) sets the stage as stadtholder of the Roman Catholic King of Spain, Philip II. William, though a nominal Roman Catholic at the time, determines to help the persecuted Protestants and in the process marries the Protestant Princess Anne of Saxony. But will Anne truly be a helpmeet for her husband? When he is pressed to take up the sword against King Philip he does not hesitate. In his struggles, William not only finds the God of his mother but grows in courage and the conviction that God has chosen him to be a faithful instrument to gain freedom for Christ’s Church. William sacrifices all his possessions to pay the hired soldiers, but is it of any use? His brothers, Lodewyk, John, Adolphus, and Henry, also give all they have for the cause of freedom of a country which can hardly be called their own. Behind these heroes, a faithful praying mother, Juliana of Stolberg, waits for news at the German castle of Dillenburg.

Time: 1560-1568 Age: 13-99

ISBN 978-0-921100-56-0 U.S.$17.95

William by the Grace of God by Marjorie Bowen

A Novel on William the Silent vol. 2

The sequel to Prince and Heretic, by Marjorie Bowen.

King Philip II of Spain is prepared to make any concession to the lowlands, except freedom of conscience and worship and thus William of Orange continues in the struggle for true liberty. More important noblemen and personal friends sacrifice their lives, leaving few of William’s original friends alive. But Charlotte de Bourbon is ready to encourage her hero despite all the crises he must endure. When Leyden is under siege William becomes ill. Will the cause have to be given up?

King Philip, in the meantime, is furious because he cannot get rid of William. Everyone on his black list is dead but not the most important one: William of Orange. In a fury he writes the Ban and publishes it abroad. With this permission to dispose of his enemy in any way, the King is sure someone will kill William for him. After all, they will receive a great reward: a high position and name, wealth, fame . . . Will King Philip’s plan succeed?

Time: 1569-1584 Age: 13-99

ISBN 978-0-921100-57-7 U.S.$17.95

Three Men Came to Heidelberg by Thea Van Halsema

& Glorious Heretic: the Story of Guido de Brès

From the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation came two outstanding statements of faith: The Heidelberg Catechism (1563) and the Belgic Confession (1561). The stories behind these two historic documents are in this small book.

Frederick, a German prince, asked a preacher and a professor to meet at Heidelberg to write a statement of faith that would help teach his people the truths of the Bible. The result was the Heidelberg Catechism.

The writer of the Belgic Confession was a hunted man most of his life. Originally he wrote the confession as an appeal to the King of Spain to have mercy on the Protestants he was persecuting in the Lowlands. Not only was the request denied, but for his efforts the brilliant heretic de Brès was imprisoned and hanged by the Spanish invaders.

Time: 1556-1587 Age: 12-99

ISBN 978-1-894666-89-3 U.S.$9.95

This Was John Calvin by Thea Van Halsema

Roger Nicole: "The most lively and readable biography of Calvin available in English."

J.H. Kromminga: "Though it reads as smoothly as a well written novel, it is crammed with important facts. It is scholarly and popular at the same time. The book will hold the interest of the young but will also bring new information to the well informed. . . . This book recognizes the true greatness of the man without falling into distortions of the truth to protect that greatness."

John Calvin comes alive as the author brings imagination as well as research to bear upon her subject. Her portrayal of the Genevan reformer is both appealing and honest.From this account, Calvin no longer is seen merely as "carved like a monument in the panorama of human history," but has become vivid, lifelike, and real. This is biography at its best.

Time: 1509-1564 Age: 12-99

ISBN 978-1-894666-90-9 U.S.$11.95

The Baron of Salgas A True Huguenot Story by Sabine Malplach

and: The Cross and the Crown & The Carpenter of Nîmes

Two Huguenot Stories by Deborah Alcock

The Cross and the Crown tells about a man by the name of Gabriel Vaur. After the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685), life once again became very dangerous for the Huguenots in France. When the Dragonnades came, Gabriel tried to get help, leaving his father, sister, and brother behind. Would he ever see them again? Would he ever be able to flee France and reach England?

The Baron of Salgas is the true story of the Baron and Baroness de Salgas. Even though her husband forbids her to be an open Huguenot, the Baroness knows that her Saviour had said that whoever would deny Him would be denied by Him. So one night she made her escape to Geneva. Would her husband follow? Would he recant? What would happen to their sons who were taken to the convents?

The Carpenter of Nîmes goes back more than a century to the year 1569 and tells about a man named Jacques Maderon. When the pastor tells him that Christ had said, "Son, go work today in My vineyard," he knows it is time to do something. Then the father of his friend was imprisoned. Would he succeed to cut the bars of the gate and so make way for the Huguenots to enter the city and deliver it?

Time: 1568-1715 Age: 13-99

ISBN 978-0-921100-69-0 U.S.$14.95

Bobby’s Friends by Phia van den Berg

The publisher’s most favourite juvenile story

"Lights!" Jessie announced loudly. Suddenly everyone was awake. Karachi appeared beneath them on the lefthand side. At first they saw only a narrow strip of tiny lights, but soon it broadened. The plane swung sideways as it turned, gliding above the sea of city lights. The children hadn’t paid much attention to the other landings during the trip, but this one became very exciting!

Pakistan! Every year a part of Western Pakistan underwent a drastic flood, washing away all the gardens and homes of the inhabitants. Father Falois, agriculturist, was asked by the government to try to control the floods. But life in Pakistan was so different for Bobby and his siblings. The worst part was understanding the people, that breach between the rich Muslims and the poor Christians. How would Bobby find friends? Would the screaming, proud, millionaire’s son, Sadiq, be a friend, or would Jahja, the very poorest of all? Who would be faithful when danger came?

Subject: Fiction Age: 9-99

ISBN 9780921100515 U.S.$9.95

". . . was sorting through old pictures today and found this one. It was taken eleven years ago . . . on my son’s birthday party. See all those party boys listening to a beautifully told Bible story by Anne DeVries! We have read these books over and over and they are now falling apart. I would love to buy a big stack to equip my grown up children (we have nine — all busy growing) [with] these two bible story books so they can read them to their children. They are written precisely to Scripture, by a man who clearly understood God’s redemption plan and portrays it in a faith-building way. I have bought and read other Bible stories but none so able to build a child’s faith. My Mom read these books to me and my siblings in Dutch and how I loved them. So I am pleading with you to republish them."

— MvV at Q, BC

Story Bible for Older Children

by Anne De Vries

This story Bible is a classic in which Anne DeVries touches on the episodes recorded in Scripture one by one, bringing them to life for children through dramatic dialogue, imaginative description, and careful attention to narrative structure. The exquisitely detailed and unique illustrations by Cornelis Jetses reinforce the story of God’s dealings with His people in a beautiful way. For Age: 7-12

Old Testament ISBN 978-0921100-96-6 Can.$29.95 U.S.$29.95

New Testament ISBN 978-0921100-97-3 Can.$29.95 U.S.$29.95

SET OF OLD & NEW TESTAMENT

0921100-96-6/97-3 U.S.$55.95

Proceedings of the International Council of Reformed Churches, 2009 - New Zealand

Including the following papers on

The Vitality of the Reformed Faith:

George Knight III: Facing the Challenge of the Charismatic Movement

Nelson D. Kloosterman:Facing the Challenge of Individualism in the Churches

Frank van Dalen :Facing the Challenge of Islam

Mohan Chacko: Facing the Challenge of the Asian Context

Subject: Theology / Ethics Age: 12-99

ISBN 978-0-921100-70-6 U.S.$12.95

The Glorious Gospel of Grace

Sermons on the Heidelberg Catechism by Rev. G. Wieske

. . . our great and gracious God will reward the faithfulness of His children. Not because He has to, but because He wants to. He is like a father who promises his children to reward them for the work he gives them to do. Because He loves His children, He wants to encourage and inspire them . . . Who performs the good works believers do? Who is the source that allows them to produce fruits of thankfulness? Who else but God? Who else but the Spirit of Jesus Christ? . . . All thoughts of merit disappear in the light of the gospel of the crucified Christ . . . What an incredible display of divine mercy! The only answer to it is a life of love for the mercies of our God. Merit implies calculation. Earning credit points does not demand love. But true believers don’t keep a record of their good works. They are overwhelmed by the gospel of grace. Their fruits of faith well up from hearts that stammer: "What shall I render to my Saviour now, for all the riches of His consolation?"

— From the sermon on Lord’s Day 24

Subject: Heidelberg Catechism Age: 14-99

ISBN 978-0-921100-71-3 U.S.$39.95

Dort Study Bible - Volume V - 2 Chronicles - Job

The number one choice for personal Bible Study and for group Bible Study!

"The importance is that we see how ecclesiastical awareness runs throughout Scripture, and that we use this to teach us what church consciousness really is. The men who gave us the Staten Bijbel (the Dutch title of The Dort Study Bible) had an eye for that. This is clear from the annotations which are still worth while to consider." —Rev. H.H.J. Feenstra (in Was Abraham Reformed?)

Subject: 2 Chronicles - Job Age: 14-99

ISBN 978-1-894666-55-8 U.S.$24.95

Other volumes also available:

Vol. 1 Genesis and Exodus ISBN 1-894666-51-8 U.S.$21.90

Vol. 2 Leviticus - Deuteronomy ISBN 1-894666-52-6 U.S.$21.90

Vol. 3 Joshua - 2 Samuel ISBN 1-894666-53-4 U.S.$21.90

Vol. 4 1 Kings-1 Chronicles ISBN 978-1-894666-54-1 U.S.$24.95

En Route

by Clarence Stam

A Daily Christian Devotional

366 devotions for the entire year. It includes Psalms and hymns and qustions or points for discussion.

IP12872 U.S.$16.00

The Elder

by Cornelis Van Dam

Today’s Ministry

Rooted in All of Scripture

To rediscover God’s gift of eldership for the church today, we need to go back beyond the New Testament to the origins of the office of elder in ancient Israel. There we discover the enduring principles that guided the elder in antiquity and that guide the church today. In this book you will develop a renewed understanding of the office of elder and of godly discipline.

"Rooted in the deep soil of Reformed faith and practice, The Elder is a treasure at a time when much gets lost in translation from theory to practice. I heartily recommend this book for current elders, elders-in-training, aspiring elders, and those who seek to be blessed by their labors." — Michael S. Horton

IP12535 U.S.$17.99

The Overflowing Riches of My God

by Clarence Bouwman

Revisiting the Belgic Confession

The gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ touches people’s lives where they laugh and cry, work and sleep, walk and drive. Four hundred years ago Guide deBres — a man of like nature to anyone alive today — put to paper what he heard God say in His holy Word. He did so in order that his congregation might receive encouragement and instruction in the midst of life’s dust and dirt. As the God deBres confessed in the Belgic Confession does not change, Christians living in today’s tumultuous times can still receive encouragement and instruction from this creed of centuries ago. This book attempts to give the reader a feel for how believers of long ago worked in trying circumstances with the promises God had earlier given in Holy Scripture. The link is then made to our times, and how today’s believers can benefit from the way yesterday’s believers worked with God’s revelation. This book is for those who wish to know better who the God is that leads and governs every event in today’s world. Questions to assist discussion conclude each chapter.

IP12315 U.S.$18.00

With a Shepherd’s Heart

by John R. Sittema

Reclaiming the Pastoral office of Elder

Here is a much needed book containing many helpful ideas gleaned from Scripture. My suggestion is that you buy and devour it. — Jay Adams

John Sittema gives elders a fresh and thoroughly Biblical perspective on their work as shepherds in the church. Our elders have discussed many of the author’s articles previously published in "The Outlook" with great profit. This book makes being Reformed exciting.

— Pastor Thomas Vanden Heuvel

IP12832 U.S.$15.00