Reviews

Christianity Rediscovered by Vincent J. Donovan

jbr15a's review

5.0

Wow this book challenged me in so many ways, from the relationship of church to salvation to the meaning of evangelism and mission. I was also particularly struck by the Massai tribe and the beautifully unique ways they interpreted the gospel through their cultural symbols and language. The image of God as a lion took on a new meaning in the imagination of an East African tribesman and my own thought world will be forever grateful for that.

addieballin's review

medium-paced

4.5

I am by no means a Christian, but this was a great read. It's a vision of a Christianity I can understand, and one of missionary work that I find a positive force, not despicable. In all honestly I wish it was longer and went into far more detail about the Masai, but sadly this is more theology for westerners than cultural study or history. It's honestly given me a lot to add to my understanding of how to spread socialism and what I believe in, and was a fairly quick read.

bfrearson's review

4.0

An excellent case study on evangelism to the Masai tribe. Each chapter explains the struggles he faced in a narrative way, and then expands on the issues generally.

Very thought provoking. Some of his issues as a Catholic didn't apply to me, but his conclusions about the restrictions only highlighted his more unorthodox challenges.

He gets a bit waylaid towards the end I think, but as a book about the what and how of spreading the gospel it was great.