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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “A great read. I loved it, i didn't always agree but i was certainly provoked!” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I'm swimming against the stream, but I found this book to be trite.”
Mary R wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting thoughts from the author. I don't always agree, but I do find this interesting.”
Lee B wrote this review Friday, November 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Thought-provoking and engaging, but McLaren vascillates between the tension of ideas on a spectrum. He seems to not know what he really believes after all is said and done. Part of me respects that, and part of me just got tired of his tanglings. I read this book first on my own, and then as part of a small group study with people who are all great thinkers and can debate and challenge ideas. Many thanks to my L'Abri study group friends.”
Beth W wrote this review Sunday, July 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fresh look at the practice of authentic Christianity; not always a correct view, but always invigorating.”
Janie P wrote this review Saturday, July 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The subtitle is as important as the title… in fact, that is what attracted me the first time I'd seen the book advertised. Finally it was a student of mine who recommended this volume that got me to take a stab and read it. McLaren's book is more pastoral than systematic: orthodoxy is understood here from the stance of orthopraxy. It is McLaren's "confessio", and I can see this as a valuable resource for those who want to study Church (ecclesiology) so as to become more authentically Church. My thanks to the author. The book has been stimulating, challenging and totally delightful. Bravo, bravissimo!”
Joe B wrote this review Monday, June 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“McLaren did an excellent job at showing the light each form of Christianity brings to the table & how Jesus's teachings of love for ALL is at the core of the Kingdom of God & something we are all missing. What makes this Narrative orthoProxy so alluring is the humility the author uses, constantly admitting he is just as wrong and inept to discuss some points. A liberal book that liberals themselves would not like, I found myself agreeing with McLaren 90% of the time ( i.e. going green?) & thought he hit on some core ideas (Would Jesus be a "christian" in America?) that I add to my beliefs. He is quite bright and some of his terminology & points (on post-stuff & little e) were beyond me, but as a whole it was a unique read that was thoroughly fascinating and thought provoking. Well done!”
Jonathan L wrote this review Saturday, March 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A must read for serious christians. He brings up some very controversial topics but does so in a manner as searching for the truth and not as if "it is my way or the highway" (as many christian leaders make it sound) His indictment on foundationalism, systematic theologies, and using descriptions of scripture that are not used in scripture made a lot of sense to me. I have heard Ravi Zacharaes and others take shots at this book but you really need to read it for yourself and mayke your own opinion. It is a great book written by a God fearing christian.”
peter l wrote this review Tuesday, February 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really enjoyed this book. Brian truly shows you that you don't have to be a christian in "box". You can be orthodox (small o) and not be stuck in only one opinion of theology. Being a christian who doesn't quite fit in anywhere but still views myself as conservative this was a must read.
The Tom wrote this review Thursday, January 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“thoughtful look at the church and a healthy criticism to some of the unnecessary hard lines that the church has taken in relationship to each other and to contemporary issues. highly recommend reading G. K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy prior to this one.”
Maralynn R wrote this review Saturday, November 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
