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Not a big Brian McLaren fan. This book suffered from a subtle arrogance that said, "The Church would run better if it did things my way." I thought the arguing points were trying to answer questions I didn't have. Not impressed.
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I found this to be a very annoying book. I'm not sure if that is because I saw a lot of myself in it or because I didn't like the book. Basically my biggest peeve was that the main character would never make a stand and say, "This is what I believe." and that bothers me. Yes, there are many different theories in Christianity about salvation, creation, justification and all that, but I'd rather hear what people believe, not what they might believe. The book was written as a model of ... (show more)
I found this to be a very annoying book. I'm not sure if that is because I saw a lot of myself in it or because I didn't like the book. Basically my biggest peeve was that the main character would never make a stand and say, "This is what I believe." and that bothers me. Yes, there are many different theories in Christianity about salvation, creation, justification and all that, but I'd rather hear what people believe, not what they might believe. The book was written as a model of how one could share the gospel with a post-modern generation, but I would have to disagree on this being a good example. I would be extremely frustrated if I was talking to some one about what they believed and all they responded with was what they could believe and still be considered a Christian or Buddhist or Taoist or whatever else they want to be. I don't think it teaches heresy, but I found it more frustrating than helpful. (show less)
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Slightly ordinary narrative style, but great approach to science and theology, even if I wouldn't necessarily jump some of the conclusions of the two central characters. Especially useful in an environment where evolution is seen
as "the enemy" by the ignorant, and some of his ideas aren't too far removed from C S Lewis, one of the greatest 20thC theologians. Recommended for ideas, if not the storyline or prose...Already read
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The best postmodern biblical exegesis I've read to date. It is a biblical theology that treats the biblical text in the best way possible and begins to wrestle with the practical implications of this framework.
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This truly is a story we can find ourselves in. I appreciate McLaren's different perspective on faith and life. He always causes me to think outside of my box.
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Usual McLaren. Thoughtful on culture but weak on theology. There are many incomplete thoughts, like the baptism scene, that lead to bad theology.
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Very good book... but what else would you expect from Brian McLaren. The first book in this trilogy was "A New Kind of Christian" which was a novelized conversation about postmodernity and its entry into our culture and thought. This book was a telling of the story of the Bible through those eyes. Challenging ending, McLaren really sets things into perspective: it is more important to tell the truth of the message of the Gospel, no matter who would stand against it.
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Wasn't impressed. Displays truth as wishy washy and adaptable. If you read this book, enjoy the story, but be careful where it takes you. Continue to think.
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Book number two in Brian's novel trilogy. The conversation continues and presents another understanding of the grand narrative we call the Bible, covering the creation epic and most significantly the various understandings of the narrative of atonement. This book takes place as a wonderful adventure on the Galapagos Islands. A lot of fun.
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Great second work for the trilogy. Better and more thought provoking than the first but leaves enough for the third book to go a step farther.
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