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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: A Covenant Symphany on Infant Baptism, October 25, 2006 By  Shane (Washington State) - See all my reviews In this book, Pastor D. Hyde has nicely and succinctly explained the biblical, covenantal, confessional, and historical doctrine of infant baptism. Without attacking those who reject infant baptism, Hyde shows how circumcision and baptism point to the same reality--gospel promises. He also sets forth the historical and confessional Reformed doctrine of the covenant of grace and what it has to do with baptizing infants of believing parents. Hyde's booklet is a useful tool for Reformed Christians to strengthen their understanding of infant baptism; it is also an excellent book to give to those outside the Reformed faith who reject infant baptism. It will not add fuel to the sometimes fiery debates; rather, it will be a catalyst for patient and charitable conversations on this debate that dates back to the Reformation. Short, sweet, biblical, confessional, historical, and practical, this book should be on your shelf if you've ever thought "Why do we baptize babies?" or "Why do Reformed churches baptize babies?"  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: A Wonderful Book on a Misunderstood Subject, November 14, 2006 By  Kevin W. Efflandt - See all my reviews    I just received my copy of "Jesus Loves the Little Children" and want to give it my highest recommendation. As a pastor, I have long been looking for something that presents the subject of infant baptism in such a way that walks people through the entire reason of why we do what we do. I have often found that books on infant baptism assume too much. They assume that the reader understands "covenant theology," when this is often far from the truth. As a church planter of a rather young church (4 years old) this will be a wonderful tool for me to place in the hands of those who think the Reformed doctrine of infant baptism is nothing more than a holdover from the Roman Catholic Church. To date, this is the best book I have seen that presents our understanding of baptism from a biblical, covenantal, and confessional perspective and also one that is very conversational and easy-to-read. HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: The ideal introductory text on the subject, December 27, 2006 By  Philip A (Ridgecrest, CA USA) - See all my reviews Although I certainly can't claim to have read every book on the subject, I am nevertheless confident that Daniel Hyde's little book "Jesus Loves the Little Children" is the ideal text for introducing the reader to the Reformed doctrine of Infant Baptism. He opens the work with a discussion of the presuppositions we bring to the issue, the commitment to scripture and desire to be faithful that can be found on both sides of the debate, and the need for Christian charity when examining the subject. The author then goes on to lay out a well structured case for the Reformed view of baptism, maintaining this same irenic spirit throughout. The reader will not find any innovative or unique ideas propagated here, but merely a faithful passing on of the historical, confessional teachings of the Reformed churches.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)