echotechne's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
lenamjohnson's review against another edition
5.0
Stant's books are always beautiful to read. In everything he writes, you can feel his enthusiasm and love for everything shine through. I am not a religious person, but picked this up because it promised to answer some interesting questions about Christianity that I've often wondered, and I trusted Stant to deal with fairly and lovingly. I was not disappointed.
I found a love of language and words about how to come to terms with intent and context of the bible, but also the joy that can be found in its lessons. It invited me to examine my own prejudices and, honestly, my ignorance to better understand what Christianity was, what it is, and what it could be. Translation and interpretation is always brought up to dispute the bible, but Stant beautifully pulls out the heart of Christianity through the words, finding the peace, love, and acceptance that is its hallmark. And Stant agrees that much of that has been lost in selfishness, pride, and division (my words, not his - his are prettier).
Highly recommend
I found a love of language and words about how to come to terms with intent and context of the bible, but also the joy that can be found in its lessons. It invited me to examine my own prejudices and, honestly, my ignorance to better understand what Christianity was, what it is, and what it could be. Translation and interpretation is always brought up to dispute the bible, but Stant beautifully pulls out the heart of Christianity through the words, finding the peace, love, and acceptance that is its hallmark. And Stant agrees that much of that has been lost in selfishness, pride, and division (my words, not his - his are prettier).
Highly recommend
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