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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
hopeful
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inspiring
medium-paced
A powerful, expansive, hopeful picture of the God that many of us fell in love with at the start.
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challenging
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
challenging
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medium-paced
fast-paced
I loved the meat of Bell's book. Specifically helpful were the historical background of where our contemporary images of heaven and hell originated, and discussion of how far they've strayed from the Bible. His statements rings true. His writing style annoyed me AND I recognized why he used it. He forces the reader to read the book as if it's spoken. Very effective. Very page consuming. I wish he'd used some of the extra space for more Biblical references and complimentary source quotes. I guess that's just the theological nerd in me. I want to read the MDiv level version.
I am glad that Rob Bell had the courage to ask these kinds of questions in the face of many religious people who seem afraid to consider new interpretations and ideas. His motive is undoubtedly pastoral, rather than kicking up a storm for the sake of it. I especially enjoyed his re working of the Prodigal Son.
Personally, I do not like Bell's writing style, finding it patronising and simplistic but it is somewhat of his trademark.
Worth a read, if only as a springboard to further study or discussion.
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