R.C. Sproul and Melville’s Moby Dick

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R.C. Sproul and Melville’s Moby Dick

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Moby Dick is rich in theology. On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss shark attacks, the whiteness of the whale, and our shallow view of God. Read the transcript

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May 3, 2018

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Books by R.C. Sproul and John MacArthur have had a profound impact on so many people. But which books influenced their lives and ministries? Listen each week as we hear about the books that shaped their thinking.

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R.C. Sproul and Schroeder’s The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent: On this first episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss a tattered book, the Council of Trent, and an unlikely pair of roommates. by Open Book with Stephen Nichols
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