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How Wide the Divide?: A Mormon & an Evangelical in Conversation
Stephen E. Robinson, Craig L. Blomberg
3.78 AVERAGE
4 reviews for:
How Wide the Divide?: A Mormon & an Evangelical in Conversation
Stephen E. Robinson, Craig L. Blomberg
3.78 AVERAGE
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
How Wide The Divide? is a remarkable collaboration between authors Craig L. Blomberg and Stephen E. Robinson. Blomberg is an ordained Baptist minister, and professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary. Robinson is professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University and a well-known and highly regarded LDS author. Their book is a generally successful attempt to clarify language uses, and to compare and contrast the doctrinal beliefs of Evangelicals and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Rather than go about their goal in a disorganized amid the overwhelming amount of doctrinal detail available, they limited themselves to discussion in four main areas of thought. These include (1) scripture, (2) God and deification, (3) Christ and the Trinity, and (4) Salvation. In the process, they not only embark on a thoughtful and extensive comparison of the relevant doctrinal beliefs, but also frequently expose false stereotypes (on both sides) and clarify how the two groups are all too often separated by a common language.
The book is organized as a conversation between Blomberg and Robinson, with each taking turns writing in depth about the topic at hand, and then the other responding in turn. Each section concludes with a "joint conclusion" in which both authors together reflect on what they have learned about each other, what they believe in common, and what differences remain.
Their ground rules of respectful listening, willingness to believe that each is telling the truth about their respective beliefs and doctrine, and acceptance that neither is speaking for everyone in their respective religious traditions model the way for future conversations between people of different religious traditions everywhere. As Blomberg says in his introduction, "crucial issues divide us...but for our conversations to fruitful and honoring to God, we must stop misrepresenting or caricaturing each other, always speaking the truth to each other in love."
I highly recommend this to any Mormon or Evangelical sincerely interested in understanding and finding common ground.
Rather than go about their goal in a disorganized amid the overwhelming amount of doctrinal detail available, they limited themselves to discussion in four main areas of thought. These include (1) scripture, (2) God and deification, (3) Christ and the Trinity, and (4) Salvation. In the process, they not only embark on a thoughtful and extensive comparison of the relevant doctrinal beliefs, but also frequently expose false stereotypes (on both sides) and clarify how the two groups are all too often separated by a common language.
The book is organized as a conversation between Blomberg and Robinson, with each taking turns writing in depth about the topic at hand, and then the other responding in turn. Each section concludes with a "joint conclusion" in which both authors together reflect on what they have learned about each other, what they believe in common, and what differences remain.
Their ground rules of respectful listening, willingness to believe that each is telling the truth about their respective beliefs and doctrine, and acceptance that neither is speaking for everyone in their respective religious traditions model the way for future conversations between people of different religious traditions everywhere. As Blomberg says in his introduction, "crucial issues divide us...but for our conversations to fruitful and honoring to God, we must stop misrepresenting or caricaturing each other, always speaking the truth to each other in love."
I highly recommend this to any Mormon or Evangelical sincerely interested in understanding and finding common ground.
Through my study of Mormonism, I found this to be a great guide in clarifying the differences and similarities between Christianity and Mormonism. Though I felt a bit of tension in some of the answers, it was enthralling for those who have insatiable curiosity about "the other side".
How Wide The Divide? is a remarkable collaboration between authors Craig L. Blomberg and Stephen E. Robinson. Blomberg is an ordained Baptist minister, and professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary. Robinson is professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University and a well-known and highly regarded LDS author. Their book is a generally successful attempt to clarify language uses, and to compare and contrast the doctrinal beliefs of Evangelicals and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Rather than go about their goal in a disorganized amid the overwhelming amount of doctrinal detail available, they limited themselves to discussion in four main areas of thought. These include (1) scripture, (2) God and deification, (3) Christ and the Trinity, and (4) Salvation. In the process, they not only embark on a thoughtful and extensive comparison of the relevant doctrinal beliefs, but also frequently expose false stereotypes (on both sides) and clarify how the two groups are all too often separated by a common language.
The book is organized as a conversation between Blomberg and Robinson, with each taking turns writing in depth about the topic at hand, and then the other responding in turn. Each section concludes with a "joint conclusion" in which both authors together reflect on what they have learned about each other, what they believe in common, and what differences remain.
Their ground rules of respectful listening, willingness to believe that each is telling the truth about their respective beliefs and doctrine, and acceptance that neither is speaking for everyone in their respective religious traditions model the way for future conversations between people of different religious traditions everywhere. As Blomberg says in his introduction, "crucial issues divide us...but for our conversations to fruitful and honoring to God, we must stop misrepresenting or caricaturing each other, always speaking the truth to each other in love."
I highly recommend this to any Mormon or Evangelical sincerely interested in understanding and finding common ground.
Rather than go about their goal in a disorganized amid the overwhelming amount of doctrinal detail available, they limited themselves to discussion in four main areas of thought. These include (1) scripture, (2) God and deification, (3) Christ and the Trinity, and (4) Salvation. In the process, they not only embark on a thoughtful and extensive comparison of the relevant doctrinal beliefs, but also frequently expose false stereotypes (on both sides) and clarify how the two groups are all too often separated by a common language.
The book is organized as a conversation between Blomberg and Robinson, with each taking turns writing in depth about the topic at hand, and then the other responding in turn. Each section concludes with a "joint conclusion" in which both authors together reflect on what they have learned about each other, what they believe in common, and what differences remain.
Their ground rules of respectful listening, willingness to believe that each is telling the truth about their respective beliefs and doctrine, and acceptance that neither is speaking for everyone in their respective religious traditions model the way for future conversations between people of different religious traditions everywhere. As Blomberg says in his introduction, "crucial issues divide us...but for our conversations to fruitful and honoring to God, we must stop misrepresenting or caricaturing each other, always speaking the truth to each other in love."
I highly recommend this to any Mormon or Evangelical sincerely interested in understanding and finding common ground.