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vpjto's review against another edition
4.0
Brock and Parker make an exceptional case here for re-examining liberation theory, and questioning the role of suffering in Christian faith. The strongest and most impactful part of the book for me was Parker's testimony and sermons regarding this issue. Both authors draw parallels between the stories of their personal lives and theology, and this ranges in how successful there are. But the major themes are strong enough that the book is carried by that. Moving, and will stay with me for a very long time.
cookingwithelsa's review against another edition
5.0
This book speaks of a theology I can barely articulate but is so true. I'm so grateful for these words which I could read again and again.
justabean_reads's review
4.0
The book is front-loaded with theology, but then follows the lives of the authors as examples of what that looks like in real life. I could have used more theology and less storytelling, overall, but it was an interesting read. Trigger warnings for absolutely everything.
I think this book is important to read, especially in relation to the way the dominant Christology can be abusive and damaging. I am not, at the end of the day, in complete agreement with Brock and Parker, but I'm also keeping a lot of it in mind.
I feel like this is one of those books that will bounce around in my mind for a while, and turn up interesting things in the years to come.
I think this book is important to read, especially in relation to the way the dominant Christology can be abusive and damaging. I am not, at the end of the day, in complete agreement with Brock and Parker, but I'm also keeping a lot of it in mind.
I feel like this is one of those books that will bounce around in my mind for a while, and turn up interesting things in the years to come.