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A review by neilrcoulter
Being Christian: Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer by Rowan Williams
5.0
Being Christian is an excellent introduction to what the Christian life is meant to be like. I am amazed at the depth that Rowan Williams reaches in less than 100 pages. I appreciate how he is able to hold up the ideal of Christian living, and then point out some of the ways that Christians fall short of that, but always in a loving, caring way. His aim is not mockery or detached irony; he is committed to the idea that it is always possible to grow. Following Jesus is a journey--as Williams puts it, being Christian means moving closer to Jesus, and also closer to the world in need. There is always more to learn and new ways to grow.
This book assumes some knowledge about the Bible and Christianity already; it doesn't start at the very beginning. But most people who have had some experience in church will have no problem following along. I would enjoy using this as a discussion-starter, to find out what people's real questions about Christianity are: is it about the faith itself, or is it more to do with a disappointing or frustrating Christian subculture that they experienced? This book helps to sort out the differences between those two areas. I found it very encouraging and helpful.
This book assumes some knowledge about the Bible and Christianity already; it doesn't start at the very beginning. But most people who have had some experience in church will have no problem following along. I would enjoy using this as a discussion-starter, to find out what people's real questions about Christianity are: is it about the faith itself, or is it more to do with a disappointing or frustrating Christian subculture that they experienced? This book helps to sort out the differences between those two areas. I found it very encouraging and helpful.