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A review by pattydsf
The New Christians: Dispatches from the Emergent Frontier by Tony Jones
4.0
I recently downloaded an essay by Tony Jones about atonement. What I read intrigued me and I agreed with much of what Jones said. I am so grateful for all voices in the church who speak of love and grace. So I wanted to know more about Tony Jones. This was the only book in my public library by Jones. I am interested in the emergent church, so this was exactly the right book for the moment.
Jones has been involved in the emergent movement almost from the beginning. He has studied various groups within this fellowship and he has managed the Emergent Village website. That means he is not an unbiased observer. That is okay with me, especially given that much of what I have read about emergent Christianity has been biased against the movement.
I like the fact that emergent groups appear to question everything. I am also glad that they do not see the Bible as inerrant. Both those aspects are part of my faith, too. I would like to experience an emergent church. I would like to see if what I read about is actually appealing in practice. I plan to look for more books to read on this part of Christianity.
However, if you are a more traditional Christian you will probably find this book to be difficult. It appears that the foundation of Christianity is up for grabs. Jones expects his readers to be open to applying postmodernism to their faith and many will find this hard, if not impossible.
I recommend this book for those who left the church for any number of reasons; to those who did not grow up in Christianity and are curious about the fringes of religion and to anyone who would like to stretch their image of Christianity.
Jones has been involved in the emergent movement almost from the beginning. He has studied various groups within this fellowship and he has managed the Emergent Village website. That means he is not an unbiased observer. That is okay with me, especially given that much of what I have read about emergent Christianity has been biased against the movement.
I like the fact that emergent groups appear to question everything. I am also glad that they do not see the Bible as inerrant. Both those aspects are part of my faith, too. I would like to experience an emergent church. I would like to see if what I read about is actually appealing in practice. I plan to look for more books to read on this part of Christianity.
However, if you are a more traditional Christian you will probably find this book to be difficult. It appears that the foundation of Christianity is up for grabs. Jones expects his readers to be open to applying postmodernism to their faith and many will find this hard, if not impossible.
I recommend this book for those who left the church for any number of reasons; to those who did not grow up in Christianity and are curious about the fringes of religion and to anyone who would like to stretch their image of Christianity.