Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers to Timely Questions (Relit Theology) (Relit Theology)

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Vintage Jesus is a phenomenal book. It provides excellent answers to basic yet very profound questions concerning Christian doctrine. Driscoll ci... (show more)

Vintage Jesus is a phenomenal book. It provides excellent answers to basic yet very profound questions concerning Christian doctrine. Driscoll cites a scholarly of Scripture, but writes in such a laid-back, conversational, and funny style that the books reads very easily while remaining thought-provoking. This balance between depth and easy-going writing was the key to the success of this very good book. Definitely one for keeps. (show less)

 

 

by David Thomas

No, it's a flop!

Good primer on biblical christianity.

Not for the agnostic or atheist however but rather the person who has already made steps toward a belief i... (show more)

Good primer on biblical christianity.

Not for the agnostic or atheist however but rather the person who has already made steps toward a belief in the biblical God. (show less)

 

 

by Kenny Bracker

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  This is a strong book, but it has some serious weaknesses. I have listened to hundreds of hours of Driscoll sermons (including the ones that were adapted into this book), so I knew what to expect, and Driscoll does a great job of making the twelve separate sermons flow together as chapters of a single volume. He minimizes overlap without losing his characteristically thorough Biblical grounding as he explores various aspects of who Jesus is and what He accomplished. Driscoll also makes the... (show more)

  This is a strong book, but it has some serious weaknesses. I have listened to hundreds of hours of Driscoll sermons (including the ones that were adapted into this book), so I knew what to expect, and Driscoll does a great job of making the twelve separate sermons flow together as chapters of a single volume. He minimizes overlap without losing his characteristically thorough Biblical grounding as he explores various aspects of who Jesus is and what He accomplished. Driscoll also makes the wise choice to end each chapter with a short section by Breshears, whose theology is just as solid and presented in a way that is, if less engaging, at least less obnoxiously confrontational.

  I don't know, though, that I can recommend this book to many people. Driscoll is kind of a big jerk. I love him, love his teaching, love hearing him in his podcasts, but he's kind of a big jerk. For example, in a description of how Jesus was not much like the wispy long-haired figure in the medieval paintings, he takes about two pages to essentially show what a Dude Jesus was by using examples that are needlessly offensive (Jesus wouldn't drive a yellow VW Beetle, listen to Elton John, etc.). He also describes a party at Matthew's house in terms that are probably meant to evoke a particular socio-economic cultural group but come across in print as pretty racist. If you hear Driscoll speak, you can trust him and overlook the frustrating aspects of his humor, but that does not happen in print. While Driscoll makes many convincing arguments about the nature of Jesus, well-documented with footnotes, I would never feel comfortable sharing this book with a non-Christian and then trying to initiate a conversation about God's love. For those who already agree with his theology (I include myself), this book provides some great explorations and clarifications, but I think Driscoll's style is too off-putting for me to share the book with anyone else.

  Finally, I recognize that the idea of having a mostly clear plastic book cover lets the interesting patterns on the hardback show through in an intriguing way, but the plastic cover itself is flimsy, ill-fitting, and annoying. I have never been so tempted to judge a book by its cover, and I hope the publisher plans to issue a paperback version and to avoid this irritation in future hardback books. (show less)

   

   

  by Facebook-användare on Mar 31, 2009 at 05:40PM

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  I was very let down by Vintage Jesus. Mark Driscoll doesn't provide anything new or particularly insightful in his book. In one chapter he even admits that most of the material will be from another book! I think Driscoll should leave writing about theology where it belongs, with the theologians. This book was mostly fluff...every chapter with almost a whole page of quotations from celebrities, along with many sarcastic and pithy remarks in true Driscoll style which don't communicate anything ... (show more)

  I was very let down by Vintage Jesus. Mark Driscoll doesn't provide anything new or particularly insightful in his book. In one chapter he even admits that most of the material will be from another book! I think Driscoll should leave writing about theology where it belongs, with the theologians. This book was mostly fluff...every chapter with almost a whole page of quotations from celebrities, along with many sarcastic and pithy remarks in true Driscoll style which don't communicate anything except for how funny he thinks he is. Seriously, save yourself the time and buy a book about Jesus by Yancey, Wright, or heck..pick up Lee Strobel and the Case for Christ. All of these authors are incredibly more qualified than Driscoll, and, believe me, it shows. I am in no way a Driscoll hater. Actually, I have attended Mars Hill many times and love the church. I truly think Driscoll just falls short, and hopefully his next attempt will provide us with something of value. (show less)

   

  by Facebook-användare on Sep 09, 2009 at 05:14PM

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