Theological Book Review

12pt Times New Roman Double Spaced Overview The 4-MAT review system is a way of responding to readings, lectures, and life experiences that requires the learner to interact with new ideas on several levels.  In this course, you will complete two book reviews that will aid in your understanding of the patterns of worship found within the Bible.  These reviews will provide an opportunity for you to summarize the key points of the books while also making personal application to your present-day experiences.   Instructions Use the following format in preparing 4-MAT Book Reviews:   1. Abstract. Summarize what you have read. Prove you comprehend the readings by writing aconcise summary. The abstract is not a commentary or listing of topics, but rather an objective summary from your point of view. Abstract means narrowed down.  2. Concrete Response. Be vulnerable. Relate a personal life experience that this book triggered in your memory. Relate your story in first person, describing action and quoting exact words you remember hearing or saying. In the teaching style of Jesus, this is a do-it-yourself parable, case study, and confession. You will remember almost nothing you have read unless you make this critical, personal connection. What memory began to surface? This is your chance to tell your story and make new ideas your own. 3. Reflection. This is the critical thinking part of the review. Describe what questions were raised for you in response to what you have read. Keep a rough-note sheet at hand as you read. Interact with the author by asking better questions than he or she raised in the book. Describe how the author could have made the book better or more appealing to those in your field of service. One way to begin this section is by stating what bothered you most about the book. This is not a place to provide an endorsement or affirmation of the book. 4. Action. So, what are you going to do about it? Provide actions that describe what changes you are going to make in your life, ministry, and/or work as a result of your reading. Actionsmust be measurable and reveal a commitment to a specific time, specific people, and identified steps.   Your book review should be 5-6 pages in length and utilize current Turabian format.  2. Book Review: Worship in the New Testament: Divine Mystery and Human Response.  By: Gerald L. Borchert   Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the SafeAssign plagiarism tool. EBOOK  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/kindle-redemption/B001P80I58?_encoding=UTF8&ie=UTF8&kinRedeem=GIFT&kinRedeemToken=GS5NKJSST3YUSP6&ref=pe_kinw_eml_rdm&ref_=pe_2549720_191942230