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Take Up The Shield: COMPARING THE UNIFORM OF THE POLICE OFFICER and THE ARMOR OF GOD
by Tony Miano
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Genesis Publishing Group (2005-08-05)
ISBN: 0974930075
EAN: 9780974930077
Dewey Decimal #: 291
Binding/Media: Paperback - 128 pages
SKU: 00-HJSX-0FH6
Condition: Very Good
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Written by a street cop, this unique publication describes the spiritual armor of Ephesians chapter 6 using a contemporary equivalent--the police uniform--giving readers fresh insight into this well-known passage. Engaging, real-life police stories drive home the importance of each piece of equipment.
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Customer Reviews
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Good, basic book
Rating  (4)
Date: 2010-05-01
I purchased this book as a graduation gift for a young man in our congregation who is hoping to begin the police academy soon. Miano writes as both a lawman and a chaplain, wearing two hats in his life's work.
Miano entered the academy as a nominal Christian. His faith was surface-level, at best. It didn't take long until someone taught him more about Jesus and everything began to change.
The book parallels the uniform of a peace officer and the armor of Christ in Ephesians 6. It is filled with scripture and anecdotes about those tools and is an easy read. The ideal reader would be any young person interested in law enforcement. Miano keeps his head on straight and is a straight shooter. You'll enjoy this work. It's not overly deep. If you're looking for a research tome on Ephesians 6, you're looking in the wrong place. If you're looking for something to encourage a future police officer to walk the right path, you'll do well here.
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A Treasure! Even for us non-Cops!
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-12-25
Take Up the Shield is a great study on a famous passage of Scripture, that of Ephesians 6: 10-17. Although numerous studies have been written on this topic, this one is unique in that Chaplain Miano adeptly compares the Police Officer's uniform to that of the Armor of God so beautifully illustrated by the Apostle Paul in his letter (Epistle) to the Ephesians.
Christians and non-Christians will appreciate this book. Tony Miano is a great story-teller with a heart of compassion. Throughout the book, Mr. Miano weaves in personal stories from his home and work-life to which many people will relate. So as not to "spoil" any of your enjoyment when you read this book, I won't comment on his days at the Academy!
Mr. Miano also weaves in stories about fallen officers and the dangers that our heroes face, whether they are law enforcement officers or our military personnel. If you are not connected to the law enforcement community, you may not appreciate the dangers that they face on a daily basis. I for one am very thankful to have Officers like Tony Miano and his colleagues out there on a daily basis.
In this book, Tony, is not ashamed of sharing the Gospel message and boldly declares it, demonstrating his great compassion in the process. This book would make a great gift and an encouragement for anyone involved in law enforcement. I plan to have several copies to hand out to thank the police officers that I encounter! Oh, and for those of us who know little of the profession, it is an eye-opening book that provides examples you won't see dramatized of TV!
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Inspirational book.
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-05-27
This book is an excellent inspiration for a Christian law enforcement officer. The author does a very good job at comparing God's armor to the equipment of a police officer. I am glad I read it.
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Great Read!!
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-01-04
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Wonderful book! Great practical illustrations for the spiritual truths. Clear and concise allowing us to really be able to understand how to apply the full armor of GOD to our everyday lives. I am going to get a copy to send to my nephew. He is a marine being deployed for the first time. I think it will translate well to the military also. Thanks Tony for a wonderful book and your selfless service. Thanks also to your family for their support of you.
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Take Up The Shield review
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-07-17
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
For me this book was so good I did not want it to end. So I read it slowly and let the words sink in each day as I learned more and more about how to be a better Christian. It was awe inspiring and very well supported with relevant scripture and great stories about real life as a LA County Sheriff Chaplain. Hats off, Tony for an excellent work of prose at its best.
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