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A review by egbella
Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans
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I went into this book with high hopes, only vaguely recognizing the author's name. And while I did enjoy Evans' clear, warm, and easy to read writing style - she truly was a talented writer - the conclusions she drew from studying the Bible sadden me. I do not agree with most of her teaching, especially her claims that perhaps the Bible is not fact, but merely a collection of 'legends' and other fictional stories designed purely to teach us. The Bible is indeed full of stories that teach lessons, but it is also history. Calling it anything less, and stretching and twisting Scriptures to meet whatever interpretations make you comfortable, is just plain wrong.
The only portion of the book I agree with is that there is much to be learned from Scriptures. God truly is the master Author, and the stories he tells through His Word - real, relatable, beautiful and sometimes even horrific stories - contain truths that will live on forever, and are truly life-changing to those who are willing to study them with an open heart and mind.
I didn't realize until after finishing her book, that Mrs. Evans passed away recently. I grieve for those who knew her, and her family will be in my prayers.
The only portion of the book I agree with is that there is much to be learned from Scriptures. God truly is the master Author, and the stories he tells through His Word - real, relatable, beautiful and sometimes even horrific stories - contain truths that will live on forever, and are truly life-changing to those who are willing to study them with an open heart and mind.
I didn't realize until after finishing her book, that Mrs. Evans passed away recently. I grieve for those who knew her, and her family will be in my prayers.